Having none of it, Kelly gripped Lucy’s chin and forced her to meet her gaze. “I meant it, Lucy. The mere sight of you takes my breath away. I don’t mean just the sex, which, by the way, is fucking amazing.”

Lucy chuckled and Kelly’s heart soared. The only thing she loved more than hearing Lucy laugh was being the cause of it.

“It’s pretty amazing,” Lucy said. “We’re amazing, together.”

Kelly had the urge to ask a question that had been on her mind since Thursday night. If she was to be honest, she hadn’t asked before now because she was terrified of the answer.

But, after such an intense moment, she couldn’t put it off any longer.

“Do you think we should slowdown? I can, you know. If you want me to.” There, she’d said it and survived.

“I’ve been thinking that very same thing,” Lucy said.

A little unsure if she wanted to hear the answer, Kelly held her breath. “You have?”

Lucy chuckled. “Of course I have. I’m a planner by nature. Hell, I’m paid to look for things others don’t see.” She shrugged. “It’s what I do, analyse.”

The mysterious reply did nothing to alleviate Kelly’s concerns. She would back off if that was what Lucy needed. Although, she suspected that would be as crushing as having to walk everywhere instead of riding her Triumph. It would be difficult, but she’d cope.

“The thing is, Kelly. All my life, I’ve taken the time to really got to know the person I was dating before being intimate with them. And none of those relationships worked out. As soon as it came to sex, everything went downhill.”

Even though Kelly understood what Lucy was saying, she still felt insecure.

“So, what you’re saying is we have the chemistry but might not have what it takes to go the distance?”

“You really are cute, Kel. All powerful and dominant one minute and insecure the next.”

“Are you making fun of me?” Kelly harrumphed, not at all offended.

“We all have our insecurities, I find yours endearing.”

“As are yours,” Kelly said.

“Touché.” Lucy smirked. “Now stop distracting me. To answer your question, I don’t see why we should back up. We have chemistry, trust, and respect. Those are the things that matter most to me, Kelly.”

“Me too,” Kelly said softly.

“I knew a couple who decided to tie the knot.”

Kelly chuckled. The timing of Lucy’s words couldn’t have been better.

Lucy glanced down at the hand Kelly had just freed. “Not that kind of knot.”

“I know.” Kelly slid across Lucy’s lap and released her other hand. “Go on.”