Blair must have realized this, because she continued to place kisses across Erin’s neck, each time getting closer and closer to her lips. If Erin moved her face the slightest bit, their lips could finally touch, but she couldn’t move. She was frozen in place by all the magnificent feelings pulsing through her body, stemming from just a few light kisses. Blair continued her kisses across Erin’s jaw until she finally placed one on her chin, barely a quiver away from her lips.

When Blair pulled away slightly, Erin was sure it was because the kiss she needed more than air was finally coming. Instead, Blair stared at her for a long time, both of their chests heaving, and then she whispered, “I’m so sorry,” before moving to rest her head on Erin’s shoulder.

Erin wanted to tell her she had nothing to be sorry for. She wanted to beg her to please finish what she had started. But she couldn’t find the words. She couldn’t find her voice at all.

When more time passed without Erin saying anything, Blair spoke again. “Is this okay? Can we stay like this for just a little while?”

Erin was able to find her voice to push out a barely audible, “Yes,” as she rested her head against Blair’s as well.

Chapter 17

Blair

Instead of waking up to the sun shining through their hotel window like she had the past two days, Blair awoke to the sound of thunder. It took her a moment to get her bearings, but once she did, she realized Nolan and Erin were lying in bed next to her—a sleeping arrangement that Nolan had insisted on again last night. Blair had kind of expected Erin to refuse after what had happened between them earlier that day, but she didn’t.

Blair pinched her eyes shut. She still couldn’t believe she let herself get so carried away yesterday. When Erin called her beautiful, she lost all control. Not having her lips on Erin in one way or another just didn’t seem like an option. Luckily, she somehow found the strength to stop herself before she made things completely awkward between them. When they awoke from their impromptu nap about an hour later, it was as if nothing had happened. It was a relief but also kind of strange. In fact, the rest of the night was so normal that it had Blair wondering if she had dreamed the whole thing. The tingling of her lips whenever she thought of Erin’s skin beneath them was enough to tell her she hadn’t.

Shit. She would give anything to taste that skin just one more time. Blair squeezed her eyes shut and bit her bottom lip. She really  shouldn’t be thinking about this when there was no way for her to get release.