The man was just selected number three in the NFL draft. He’ll probably make more money on his first contract than I’ll make in a lifetime, and he thinks we should celebrate my job offer? I lean down and kiss him, slow and soft. When he slips his hand under my skirt, I sit up. “Wait, there’s more. I didn’t even tell you the best part. I’ll be working in Chicago, so we can be together after graduation.”
It’s a full ten seconds before he reacts—I totally counted—but when he does, his smile his the brightest I’ve ever seen. And it’s all for me.
“You’re right,” he says, a mischievous gleam in his eyes. “This is way better because it means I can have sex with you every day.”
“Wow. If I didn’t know better, I’d think you’re just using me for my body.” I climb atop him, straddling his hips as he considers.
He pushes up the hem of my skirt, but his gaze stays fixed on mine. “Then I’ll have to do a better job of showing you how much I love you. I was going to ask you to come with me, but I wasn’t sure if you’d say yes.” He pauses. “You’re sure this is what you want?”
Is he kidding? Of course it’s what I want. These last months together have been the best of my life. I can’t imagine my life after college not including Austin. He’s become as essential to me as air. “Yes. I’ll get to work on clean energy systems. It’s a win-win for me. I get my dream job and my dream man.”
“But how did you know I’d end up in Chicago?”
“I didn’t. I negotiated a clause in my contract that would allow me to choose my location after the draft. They’ve got offices in New York and Chicago.” I shrug. “It was a calculated risk. And it paid off.”
He laughs and I can feel the low rumble reverberate through his chest. “Smart, gorgeous woman. I love it when you talk nerdy to me.”
“So shut up and kiss me.”
If you enjoyed Austin and Kennedy’s story, be on the lookout for Catching Quinn, coming in 2021!
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About the Author
Jennifer Bonds writes sizzling contemporary romance with sassy heroines, sexy heroes, and a whole lot of mischief. She’s a sucker for enemies-to-lovers stories, laugh out loud banter, over the top grand gestures and counts herself lucky to spend her days writing swoonworthy romance thanks to the support of amazing readers like you!
Jen lives in Pennsylvania, where her overactive imagination and weakness for reality TV keep life interesting. She’s lucky enough to live with her own real life hero, two adorable (and sometimes crazy) children, and one rambunctious K9. Loves Buffy, Mexican food, a solid Netflix binge, the Winchester brothers, cupcakes, and all things zombie. Sings off-key.
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Books by Jennifer Bonds
The Risky Business Series
Once Upon a Dare
Once Upon a Power Play
Seducing the Fireman
Royally Engaged
Royal Pain
Courting Trouble (2021)
Waverly Wildcats
Holding Harper
Claiming Carter
Catching Quinn (2021)
Long Shot
