Chapter 30

Ryan

The warm, bubbling water of the jacuzzi surrounds me as I sit down with Sally on my lap. Her feet don’t reach the bottom, leaving her legs dangling from my lap. I playfully lift my ass, and she turns around to pout at me, her lower lip sticking out adorably.

“Aw, is someone too short to reach the bottom?” I tease, a grin spreading across my face. The corners of her mouth twitch, fighting back a smile.

“Shut up,” she mutters playfully, swatting my chest. “You’re just a giant.”

“Or maybe you’re just small.” I bite back with glee.

“I’m not even going to deny that…” She sighs. “I sometimes wish I were taller.”

She does? That’s crazy.

“Don’t sound so sad. I love your size. You’re petite and perfect,” I mutter into her neck as I wrap my arms around her waist. The way our bodies mold together makes my heart swell. She is so small compared to me, but that’s okay. Her small stature only makes me more determined to protect her.

I hold her close, but my playful grin turns into a groan whe