Marshmallows and the Snow [Sweet Snacks: 1] by Liza Kay Read Free Book Online Page A

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    “No! No, Aleks,” he said hurriedly and trailed his fingers up and down Aleks’ muscled back. Touching the man and still sitting in his lap was enough to make Ruben hot and hard again. Concentrate, you moron! “You weren’t too fast. Honestly. What we just shared was...” Ruben scrabbled for the right words. Too bad he wasn’t an author who had lots of romantic lines up his sleeve. So he unpretentiously said what he felt deep in his heart and crossed his fingers his honest words wouldn’t scare Aleks away. “It was incredible, Aleks. I’ve never felt anything similar. You were like... wrapped around me and I felt so happy and cared for. Like you’d keep me safe no matter what. Like I truly matter to you. Beyond a hook-up or a vacation fling.” He bit his lip, at first not daring to look up. Too afraid to see Aleks’ expression and what it’d mean for the both of them. Then he felt a finger under his chin, forcing him to raise his head.
    Aleks’ answering smile was blinding. The expression in those eyes. Oh God! Ruben’s pulse sped up when Aleks’ big hands cupped his face and he brought their lips together. The kiss that followed was neither hungry, nor passionate. It was tender. So full of emotion it brought tears to Ruben’s eyes. When they broke apart, he blinked rapidly to hold them back. He didn’t want to cry and ruin the moment.
    “Ruben,” Aleks rasped. “I already had vacation flings, as well as short-lived attempts to transform hook-ups into stable relationships. It never ended well although I hoped for a different outcome. What’s happening between us feels entirely different. When you’re in my arms it feels like you’re right where you belong. That you’re there to stay. Maybe it’s a dumb thought, given the fact you’re in Norway for such a short time.” Aleks sighed and hid his face against Ruben’s chest. The position made him appear so vulnerable it squeezed Ruben’s heart and he brushed his hand through his lover’s silky hair.
    “Aleks. I-I don’t know what will happen. But what I know is I want to belong in your arms. Desperately,” Ruben whispered, pressing a kiss to Aleks’ head. “It’s up to us to find a way.”
    The arms holding him tightened some more and then Ruben was lifted. Holy shit! How did the man do that? Standing up from sitting on the floor, with Ruben in his lap, and still holding him securely, was an impressive attest of the man’s strength.
    “Where are we going, Aleks?” he asked curiously, wrapping his legs more securely around Aleks’ waist.
    “Bedroom. I want to cuddle some more, but on a comfortable mattress. I want to come to know you better. And I’d love to explore your piercings some more.” His deep, husky voice caused Ruben to shiver and wriggle in his lover’s arms.
    Ruben moaned. “Yes, please. Everything you want!”
    Aleks’ laugh was deeper yet when he let Ruben fall onto the mattress. He bounced a moment. However, the next moment he was pinned to the soft blankets by roughly two hundred pounds of horny Nordic God.
    “Careful, engel. Don’t make promises you can’t keep.” Aleks hummed as he nibbled a line along Ruben’s jaw and neck. All thoughts of indulging in a nap left his mind and Ruben’s hands found their way back into Aleks’ hair. He panted and squirmed but managed a reply.
    “I’ll promise you everything, Aleks. You merely have to ask.” After that, there was no more talk for quite some time. Ruben was way too occupied by Aleks’ naughty ideas.
     

Chapter Four
     
     
    Day Four
     
    Aleks sat at his laptop, trying to concentrate on his work. It was harder than he’d thought it’d be. Having a young and sexy Britain in his cabin had turned out to be a huge distraction. One Aleks didn’t want to let go because it made him so happy. Not now, not ever.
    He sighed and leaned back in his chair, rubbing his sore eyes. The attraction between him and Ruben was growing. So were Aleks’ feelings for the