The Perfect Spiral (by Ashley Constantine) novel Chapter 101

As I feel fingers gently graze the skin of my hip, I open my eyes to find him gazing down at me. I press myself closer to him, relishing the feel of his firm chest against mine. I’ve missed this, I think to myself.

“Good morning, beautiful,” he murmurs, pressing a kiss to the top of my head. I shift slightly, wrapping myself in his warmth as I meet his gaze.

“Morning, handsome,” I whisper back, my heart fluttering at the look in his eyes. It’s a feeling I’ve never experienced before, and I find myself reveling in it. I love it. I love him. I want nothing more than to be with him. I’m so incredibly happy in this moment.

I’m relieved that I’ve finally admitted to myself that I do, in fact, love him back. I couldn’t stay away from him, and he couldn’t stay away from me. Every time I saw him, my heart would race and

butterflies would flutter in my stomach.

The way my body tingles under his touch is intoxicating. I get to call him my boyfriend, to the world. The guy every girl chased after is with plain old me. It all feels so surreal.

I pull the covers closer around us and hug him tighter. I smile up at him, and he returns it with his own heart–stopping grin.

I can’t believe he’s here, in my bed with me. My boyfriend. The sexiest man alive. The Knox Carter. Why on earth did he choose me to love?

“Stop overthinking, baby doll,” he says, pressing a kiss to my lips. “I’m not going anywhere.” I lean into the kiss, deepening it as I press my lips more firmly against his.

“It just doesn’t feel real. You’re my boyfriend. The sexiest man alive. You can’t even bullshit me on it, I was there when you received the title. Why the hell are you with me?”

I laugh, studying his features. His hand brushes the skin of my back under my shirt, pulling me closer. His gaze is intense, speaking volumes to me.

“I’m with you because I love you. You’re my baby doll, now girlfriend. You’re the perfect girl for me, Alex. You have been my entire life. You’re the love of my life. I don’t want to be with anyone else but you.”

His words hit me like a punch to the gut, and my heart leaps into my throat. He’s so incredibly

romantic.

“Why weren’t you like this in high school? I would’ve fallen for you then to save us the constant fighting,” I tease, pressing a kiss to his lips. The twinkle in his crystal blue eyes makes my heart race.

Damn, I love those eyes.

“I regret not telling you sooner, baby doll. But I did secretly love you in high school. You’re all I thought about. Every single day. I would be excited to go to school because I’d get to see you—”

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“But what about all of those girls you were with?”

He sighs at the memory of us years ago, when he played around with the girls in our school and beyond. He broke some girls‘ hearts and he knew it.

Wrapping his arm tighter around my small frame, I cuddle up to him more, soaking in his warmth.

“They didn’t mean as much to me as you did. Honestly, I knew I could never get over you. Then when you went to college and met Drew, I plotted ways to break you guys up.

But I couldn’t bear to see you get hurt. The thought of you in pain killed me inside. But I didn’t have anything to do with Lauren being the girl Drew cheated on you with. Honestly—”

“I believe you,” I interrupt, hoping to calm his racing mind. I know he’s been waiting to tell me that. But I knew he wasn’t involved, even when we were at each other’s throats, he wouldn’t have done that to

1. me.

He’s not that heartless. Now I know it was all an act.

“When you told everyone you dumped him, I was so happy. But it broke my heart to see your face drop when you said it out loud. Like it finally hit you.

I could’ve killed him for hurting you, and I would’ve if it wasn’t for the media on my case all the time. Plus, you probably would’ve killed me too.

I’d rather get roasted by the media for a lifetime than to have you pissed off at me for even a second. I wanted nothing more than to take you upstairs and cuddle you while you cried on me.

I waited all these years for you, Alex. Now that I have you, I’m not letting you go, baby doll,” he says, pressing a kiss to my forehead. I can feel his protectiveness radiating off him.

It feels so good to have him here with me. Alone. No interruptions.

“I’m not going anywhere, Knox. Well, unless you cheat on me, then I’ll walk…” I smirk at him, but I have a feeling he won’t do that to me.

I mean, he confessed his love for me in front of everyone on TV. He can’t back out now,

“I wouldn’t dream of cheating on you, baby. Even though I technically wasn’t with Lauren. All I wanted to do was kiss the life out of you and take you to my room and hold you.

But I knew you kept seeing her and I together. If I did that, you would’ve thought I was cheating on her with you. I don’t ever want you to think that I would cheat on you.

Alex, I love you too much. I’ve been waiting for this chance to call you mine, now that I can, I’m not messing our relationship up.

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I might do stupid shit that’ll annoy you, but at the end of the day, know that I’m so in love with you, and only you. I know I keep saying it, but I can’t stop. It feels too good to tell you.

To watch your face light up when I tell you all this. Your beautiful smile. The smile I adore and love. I love anything you do…. But that smile.”

He smiles down at me, and I snuggle into him as we lay in silence for a while. He strokes my hair to soothe me, and I love when he does that. It’s so relaxing.

He takes hold of my hand and places it on his chest, letting me feel his heart beating through his skin.

“Do you feel that?” he asks, his voice a low murmur against my ear. I nod in response, my heart pounding in sync with his. “That only happens when you’re around, Alex.” The realization that I have such an effect on him sends a thrill coursing through me.

The sensation of another person’s heart racing because of you–it’s like something out of a dream.

“I love you, Knox Carter,” I whisper, feeling his lips press against my forehead as he pulls me closer into his strong arms. We’re a tangled mess of limbs and sheets, lost in our own little world.

I trace my fingers lightly up and down his back, feeling him shift closer to me. A wave of anticipation washes over me, making my heart flutter in my chest. I lean back, taking a moment to drink in the sight of him. An idea begins to form in my mind.

I miss him. His touch. The way our bodies meld together. It’s time to tease. I let my fingers wander down his abs, tracing every ridge and dip of his skin.

His breath catches in his throat as he watches my hand move lower and lower. I sit up slowly, leaving the bed and him staring after me. I’m still in my clothes, while he’s left in nothing but his briefs.

Damn, he looks good in white briefs. Good enough to eat. I saunter over to my drawers, searching for the sexy lingerie I originally bought for Drew. But it’ll be for him now. I never wore it for Drew.

I pick it out and hide it behind my back, turning to him with a mischievous smile. “I’ll be right back. I’ve got a surprise for you.” His eyebrows shoot up, his gaze locked onto mine.

I see a spark ignite in his eyes. I’ve turned him on. Smiling to myself, I make my way out of the bedroom.

In the bathroom, I strip down and carefully put on the lingerie, making sure not to snag any of the delicate threads. I attach the stockings to my panties, admiring the way the grey silk and lace look against my skin. I fluff up my hair and open the door, finding him lying on the bed, his hands behind his head, staring at his feet.

“Close your eyes,” I tell him, my voice dripping with seduction. I’m going to have so much fun with this. I’ve never done anything like this before, but he makes me feel so confident.

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“You’re killing me here, babe,” he groans, but obediently closes his eyes. I can’t help but smile at his obedience. I close the bathroom door behind me and lock the bedroom door.

I make my way back to the foot of the bed, slipping on a pair of black heels to accentuate my curves. I stand there for a moment, drinking in the sight of his bare body sprawled out on my bed. Those briefs

need to go. Soon.

“Open,” I command, and he does immediately, his gaze raking over my body.

He pushes himself up onto his elbows, his voice a low growl. “Fuck, Alex.” I stand there, letting him take me in, my hands on my hips, feeling more confident than ever. His eyes darken with desire as he slowly sits up.

“No, no, stay where you are,” I tell him, pointing a finger at him. I bite my lip, making my way over to the bed. I climb onto it slowly, like a lioness stalking her prey.

His eyes darken further as I get closer, and once I’m straddling his hips, I let him touch me. His hands roam over my hips, waist, and ass, gripping me tightly.

“I need to get you more lingerie, baby doll. You look fucking incredible right now,” he murmurs, his gaze lingering on my breasts. His hands reach up to touch them, to squeeze them.

His breathing grows heavier with each passing moment. He can feel my desire for him, my need for him. The feel of his skin against mine sends a shiver down my spine.

“I’ll buy them, that way I can surprise you. Babe.”

His eyes snap up to meet mine, a smirk playing on his lips. “Did you just call me babe?” he asks, amusement lacing his voice.

“I did, babe,” I reply, leaning down to nip at his lip. I flip my hair to the side in a teasing manner.

He takes my ass in his hands, squeezing it once more before I lean in to kiss him. It’s a light, teasing kiss, and his hands roam down my thighs, rubbing them softly.

I start to kiss his neck, sucking and biting at his skin, making him feel what I’m feeling. I want him. All

of him.

I reach across him to the drawer, pulling out a few condoms,

He looks surprised. “How long do you plan on going for, baby doll?” he chuckles, looking up at me.

I lean into his car and whisper, “As long as I can’t take it anymore, Knox.” I kiss the lower part of his ear, making his head fall back onto the pillow with a moan.

He pulls me closer, and I can feel his desire for me.

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“What are you doing to me, Alex. Fuck!” he groans, sounding almost pained. His reaction makes me smile, and I continue to kiss his neck, letting him grab my hips and push me against his hardness.

Damn, he feels so good. I trail my lips down his chest, moving lower and lower until I reach his

waistband.

I look up at him, watching me, and I lick his V line, making him rest his hand on the back of my head

with a moan.

Pushing my hair to one side, I whisper up to him, “These need to go,” sliding his briefs off his hips and down his muscular legs.

I let them fall to the floor. He’s hard and as big as I remember. I bite my lip, excited for what’s to come.

He’s mine. All mine.

“Alex…” he whispers, looking down at me. I smirk up at him, wrapping my hand around his length. As I stroke him, he relaxes, his head falling back onto the pillow.

This is my moment to give him the same pleasure he’s given me. To make him feel so good he won’t

ever want to leave.

As I take him into my mouth, I hear him hiss with pleasure. I move my mouth in rhythm with my hand, letting my tongue tease his sensitive tip.

“Fuck!” He grabs a handful of my hair, guiding me to move faster. His moans of pleasure make me smirk, and I increase my pace, sucking harder, making it tighter for him.

I love the sounds he’s making.

I continue to build his pleasure, and from the look in his eyes, I know he’s close. I maintain my rhythm, meeting his gaze as he releases in my mouth, filling my throat. I swallow every bit of him.

I’ve never swallowed before. It’s a new experience, but it feels right. As I continue to pleasure him, his orgasm keeps going, filling my mouth with his warmth. He loses complete control of his body, just as I’d hoped.

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