Chapter 13 #2
Usually taking his date back to his apartment was enough for him. But Taylor was someone he wanted a future with. He wanted to take her on vacation, take her home to meet his parents. They’d barely begun seeing each other, but somehow he just knew she was it for him.
“Want to get some carry out and eat at my place?” she asked, drawing his mind back to the present.
“Absolutely. I’m famished.”
“Do you think Eric will show up?” she asked nervously.
“If he does, we’ll call the detective. And 911. He probably thinks you’re still at work though.”
“Good point. That doesn’t mean he won’t be waiting around for when my shift ends.”
Mason muttered under his breath, knowing she had a point. All the more reason for him to stay and ensure her safety. The fact that he wanted her in his arms all night was beside the point. An added benefit, perhaps, but his priority was her protection. “Let’s get you home,” he said huskily.
“Thanks again for coming tonight,” Taylor said softly as he opened the passenger door of his SUV for her.
“I know you were busy on base all day, but when Eric showed up at work, I was terrified. He seemed different somehow. Angrier. And when I told him that I was seeing someone, he didn’t take it very well. ”
“Sweetheart, I was serious when I said I’d protect you.
Yes, we’ve just started dating, but I’m not going to let some asshole scare me off.
I’m definitely not going to let you deal with this on your own.
If we get the restraining order and he keeps showing up, he could end up behind bars. Honestly, that would be a relief.”
Taylor blew out a shaky breath. “I was hoping he’d get over it, get over me, but at this point, I just want him gone. If the police have to be involved, and he ends up in jail, then so be it. I’m done letting him control my life.”
“I’m proud of you,” Mason said. “I know it wasn’t easy talking to your coworkers or going to the police. Hell, you were with the guy for years. He couldn’t always have been such a jackass. But you’re stronger than you know.”
He grabbed the seatbelt and helped her buckle in, his hands lingering on her body.
“I can buckle myself in,” she said with a small laugh.
“Humor me. I like being close to you, like touching you. I just want to make sure you’re safe.”
Her breath hitched as their eyes locked, and he ducked lower, his hand curling around the back of her neck as his mouth landed on hers. She tasted sweet, and he simply wanted to devour her. Taylor opened her mouth to his, and he deepened the kiss, loving the soft moan she made.
He kissed her a moment longer before reluctantly pulling back. “Let’s get going before they come out and arrest me for public indecency or something.”
“For a kiss?” she asked with a laugh.
“That was a hell of a kiss. And now I’m hard as a rock,” he said, backing away and shutting the door. He winked at her from outside the window then turned away, willing his body to calm down as he circled the vehicle. He’d barely touched her, and his libido was roaring.
They needed to get home though. Eat. With the way his stomach was rumbling, he knew Taylor had to be starving as well.
All fantasies of claiming her beautiful body, of kissing her and pleasuring her would have to wait until later.
He opened the driver’s side door and climbed in, groaning as he adjusted his half-erect cock.
Taylor giggled and licked her lips mischievously.
“What?” he asked with a chuckle. It was nice to see her relaxed, if only for the moment.
She’d been scared at Anchors and stressed out at the police station.
Even to see her smile for a few minutes filled his chest with pride.
He wanted her to know he’d take care of her.
Protect her. Satisfy her in bed and be there for every other part of her life, too.
“I like that I can do that to you,” she said with a twinkle in her eye. “You always seem like you’re so in command and control—I liked that I could make you feel that way.”
“You liked making my cock so hard I could barely even walk?” he asked in a chocked voice.
“Mmm-hmm,” she said innocently.
Mason muttered under his breath. If they weren’t in the damn Virginia Beach PD parking lot, he’d be hauling her into his lap at this very moment.
Tugging her jeans down, freeing his aching cock, and sinking into her silken walls.
Thrusting up into her until she was panting and moaning and crying out his name.
He could barely keep it together as it was to drive her home. The way she’d licked her lips earlier made him imagine her mouth on him.
He wouldn’t last a minute with her lips wrapped around his shaft.
Taylor was sweet, to be sure, but that hint of spice was what did him in. Just when he thought he’d figured her out, she’d surprise him in some way. Stripping off her top in bed. Or licking her lips and declaring she loved making him hard.
Holy hell.
She blushed like a schoolgirl sometimes but had an inner vixen that he adored.
“Should we get going?” she asked with a knowing smile.
“Absolutely.” He started the engine and backed up, cursing as a car behind him honked.
He was off his game tonight. Totally distracted by the woman he was falling for. And since she still didn’t have her car back, he sure the hell didn’t need to be getting into an accident.
“What are you in the mood for?” he asked as he pulled out of the parking lot. “Pizza? Chinese?”
“I could go for some Mexican. I even picked up some beers at the store yesterday.”
“For me?” Mason asked, keeping his eyes on the road.
“For you. Bailey drove me to the store and knew right away who they were for. No surprise really that my best friend knows me so well.”
“Be still my heart,” Mason quipped. “You love Mexican, bought me some beer, and are the prettiest woman I’ve ever seen. You better be careful, sweetheart.”
“Why’s that?” she asked with a laugh.
His eyes heated as he looked over at her. “Because I might not want to let you go.”