Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 435

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"And... hard," I teased, watching Hayden's jaw tighten.

He didn't say a word, but I could feel the tension. His grip loosened on me, but his mood was obvious.

"Seriously, Hayden?" I tugged on his arm, pouting like a pro. "You're not actually mad, right?"

"No," he muttered, but his face said, 'absolutely yes.'

"Come on, you're not the type to get all worked up over something like this, are you?" I tilted my head, trying to figure him out.

"I know exactly what you mean," he said, lifting me like I was nothing and plopping me right onto the hotel room's rocking chair.

I laughed, wrapping my legs around his waist. "Oh, so you think you've got me all figured out, huh?" I tugged him closer.

He swallowed hard, trying so badly to keep his cool, but the way his body stiffened under my touch? Oh yeah, I had him right where I wanted.

looked so serious, almost adorable in this new, flustered way. I

got your tongue?" I smirked, my legs still

I wasn't letting him off that easy. I pulled him

balance, while I reached up, yanking him down by the collar of his shirt until his face was inches from

say it, I will," I murmured against his ear, feeling his skin heat up.

to pull back, but I didn't

baby anyone," I said, pausing just long enough to feel the tension in his muscles spike. "That's how you were when I first met you-rough around the edges. And once I get an impression, it sticks. You're my tough guy, Hayden.

but I felt his body

from his chest, gliding lower, teasing. "You wouldn't deny that, would you? Hard

gasped, and in one quick move, Hayden grabbed the arms of the chair, stopping

how hard I can be," he said, his voice low, with that edge I knew too

the right button. Then instincts kick

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arms around his neck

gave me a deep look. I knew he misunderstood-he thought

anywhere," I said, smiling up at him, all coy. "I

rocking chair, then back at