Let Me Love You

Chapter 11

Norma pulled up outside the Sheriff's station the next afternoon, reaching for her phone as soon as she had parked. "Ready?" she started to type just as Alex came out the front doors.

She smiled widely as he walked toward the car, rolling down her window to whistle at him. "Need a ride?" she called out, flirtatiously.

"Sure," he replied, glancing around nervously before rushing to the car and climbing inside. He leaned toward her suddenly, lowering his voice to a whisper, "But we better hurry before my wife sees me with such a sexy woman."

She giggled, reaching for his collar and pulling him to her, kissing him deeply. He smiled against her lips, his hand resting on her waist.

"Well, we couldn't have that," she smirked as she leaned back and pulled out of the parking lot. "How's work going?" she asked as they turned onto the main road and his fingers intertwined with hers.

He pulled her hand up to his lips, kissing it softly and she couldn't help the smile that broke out on her face. "Miserable," he groaned, biting down softly on the back of her hand. "I just want to be home with you."

Her heart fluttered but she kept her eyes on the road. "You'll be fine, Sheriff. You lasted this long without me," she teased, squeezing his hand gently.

"Barely," he replied, his tone whiny as he glanced out his window.

When they pulled up outside the bank, he took a deep breath and turned towards her, opening his mouth to speak but she quickly swerved towards him, kissing him hungrily. Her fingers twisted into his hair and for a moment, he forgot where he was. He moaned, one hand coming up to hold the back of her head as the other slid up her thigh and under the skirt of her dress.

She broke off breathlessly as his fingers brushed over the lace of her panties, her eyes half-lidded and her pupils blown wide.

"What was that for?" he asked, a smile in his voice.

"I just love you. So much," she whispered, her eyes dropping from his. She was still not used to saying that and he could see the uncertainty on her face.

His hand slipped out from under her dress and he reached up to cup her cheeks, waiting for her to meet his gaze. When she finally looked up, he was smiling wider than she had ever seen him smile before. Her heart stuttered and she melted into his embrace, tilting her head a little and grinning at him.

"I love you too Norma. More than you will ever know," he said before leaning in to kiss her softly once more. "Well I guess we should get this over with," he sighed as his hands fell away from her face.

"Yeah," she said, with a mischievous smile.

He shook his head, chuckling softly. "You're going to enjoy this, aren't you?"

"You have no idea," she teased, climbing out her door eagerly and meeting him on the sidewalk. Her hand found his and she leaned her head on his shoulder as they walked through the front doors of the bank. He couldn't help but nuzzle into her, feeling a little guilty at how blatantly they were flaunting their relationship. But, on the other hand, Rebecca deserved it.

Norma raised her head from his shoulder, looking around the room when a woman called out to them. "Can I help you?"

They both turned to see a young woman behind the counter, smiling widely at them. Norma returned her smile, walking toward the counter. "Actually, we were hoping to speak with Rebecca. Is she in?"

"Ms. Hamilton is on her lunch break. She should be back in about 15 minutes. Is there something I can help you with?"

"Oh," Norma replied, disappointment evident in her voice. "No, we really can't do this without her. We'll just wait here until she gets back."