Chapter 11
Take It Slow
Collins
Having Harley spread out, bouncing up and down on that toy was probably the hottest thing I’ve ever seen.
I know she was putting herself in a vulnerable position which is why I stood back, hands clenched at my sides watching with rapt attention as she pleasured herself until she permitted me to come closer.
Self-restraint is something I’d say I have loads of but when it comes to Harley Wheeler, I want to give into all of my deepest pleasures.
I’ll wait though until she’s ready, one step at a time.
With all that she went through in her previous relationship, I know that aftercare—while always an important step, is going to be vital here if we want to take steps forward instead of backward.
“How did that feel?” I ask as she waits for the shower to warm in the room beside us.
“Shower first?” She asks, cheeks and chest heated red.
“Okay, I’ll hop in once you’re done.” I can’t help but lean in and place a chaste kiss on her forehead before she exits the room.
After our showers we’re cuddled up in bed, my hand moving up and down her back, I ask again, “How was that for you?”
“Really fucking good.” She pauses, “But I don’t think I’m ready to do more… Yet.”
“That’s okay, we can go at your pace.” I pause, “We don’t have to do anything at all. Having you like this, it’s all I need.”
“Let’s just take it slow, there’s no rush right?”
“No rush at all, Peppermint.” I let my lips find the top of her head, then her lips.
“Goodnight, Freckles.” She whispers into the dark once we part.
“Night, Harley.”
By Christmas Eve, the snow has finally relaxed into a flurry and we should be able to clear a path up to the main cabin in the morning.
Harley has been stressing about if we’d make it to celebrate with our friends, but I feel confident that we’ll all be together come tomorrow.
Today though, I plan to keep her to myself for a little while longer.
Tatum
How’s it looking down there, Collins?
Collins
Much better. I think we should be able to make it up tomorrow.
Maverick
Definitely. We can help clear a path on our end before everyone gets up.
Collins
Thanks, guys.
Dom
Hope you’ve enjoyed your alone time.
Jason
I know we have
Maverick
That’s my sister you’re talking about.
Jason
Sorry, man.
Nik
While you guys lie in bed fooling around on your phones, I’m down here prepping the meals for tomorrow. Could use some help.
Maverick
It’s like 8:00 AM, give a man a second to wake up.
Dom
We wake up at 5:00 AM most days for morning skates, I think you’ll be okay. I’ll be down in a second, just gotta put on some pants.
Collins
You guys have fun helping Nik. I’m going to hang out with my woman.
Tatum
Lucky you. I’ll be down soon, Nik.
Collins
See you guys in the morning.
“What are the guys up to?” Harley asks, turning to my side and burrowing her head into my shoulder.
“Nik is prepping for tomorrow. Everyone else is in bed. Jason and Grace are enjoying their time snowed in.”
“Poor Sin. Her headphones must be coming in handy.”
“Can I ask you something?” I’ve been thinking about this since the other night, but I haven’t brought it up.
“Go for it.” She tosses back.
“Did you purposely pack the sex toy?” I’m not mad if she did, but also given the circumstances surrounding our “relationship” and knowing we were going to be sharing a bed, I can’t imagine that she would’ve intentionally included it.
Her face flames bright red before she takes a deep breath and quickly responds, “Nope, I didn’t.
My supposed best friend thought that because we’d have so much alone time, a new toy would be useful for us.
She gave it to me before our first date…
I specifically left it in my drawer at home, but I guess when I was doing my last minute packing stuff she slipped it into my suitcase. ”
“That sounds like something she would do.” I chuckle.
“Yep. Definitely, I’m still going to strangle her with the popcorn garland in the morning, and I’m returning her Christmas present for that.”
Realistically, I shouldn’t say what I’m thinking, but boldly I find myself murmuring in her ear, “Does she deserve to be strangled when we got so much pleasure out of our experience?”
There’s a deafening silence surrounding us for a moment then I can’t help but say, “I– I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have said that.”
“No. You’re right, maybe I should let her live to see another day. I just haven’t gotten used to how filthy your mouth is yet.”
“Oh, you haven’t seen anything yet, Harley.”