Chapter 26
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX
Nate
“Congratulations. I knew the record would stand until it was broken.”
Yogi Berra
Cassidy couldn’t have looked more gorgeous if she tried.
The soft glow of string lights painted her in honey and gold, catching the highlights in her hair and making her eyes gleam like they held secrets I’d spend years trying to learn.
She finished the last of her drink, her lips slightly parted, cheeks flushed from the warmth and maybe the vodka, though she pushed her glass aside in favor of water.
I admired the self-control even as I imagined what she’d look like a little tipsy, softer at the edges, that teasing laugh a little louder.
She tucked her hair behind one ear and glanced at me over her shoulder. “You’re staring.”
“Can you blame me?” I said, not bothering to hide it. “You look incredible and quite possibly the best decision I’ve ever made.”
Cassidy rolled her eyes, but she was smiling as she stood, smoothing the front of her dress. “Careful, O’Brien. You keep saying things like that, and I might start believing you.”
“You should.” I held out my hand and she took it without hesitation, her fingers threading easily into mine. I led her through the lounge doors and toward the small gated archway that opened onto the private pool terrace.
The scent of chlorine mixed with gardenia and something citrusy that clung to her skin.
I could hear the soft hum of the filter, the water glimmering under the lights like spilled silver.
Cassidy looked around slowly, taking in the curved lounge chairs, the low garden walls, the tall palms that gave the whole place an oasis feel.
It was quiet, like the world had muted itself for us.
“This is…” she started, then turned in a slow circle. “This is wildly romantic, Nate. Are you trying to seduce me with ambiance alone?”
I smirked, watching the way her dress swayed against her legs. “Depends. Is it working?”
“Maybe.” She bumped her hip against mine. “Still might need dessert first.”
“There’s tiramisu in the fridge inside,” I said. “But the real treat’s right here.”
“God, that was so cheesy it hurt.” She laughed, stepping toward the pool. Her fingers danced along the surface of the water, and she turned back toward me, eyes wide. “You’re not seriously expecting me to swim, are you?”
“I would never expect you to do anything,” I said, inching closer, watching the mischief rise behind her eyes. “But I did make sure there were towels. And maybe a bikini. Just in case.”
Her lips twitched. “What about all that talk about going naked? Looks like you planned ahead, O’Brien.”
“For the first time in my life,” I said. “While I wouldn’t oppose to jumping in without a suite, I’d never want you to be uncomfortable.”
She reached for the thin towel rolled beside a chaise as her eyes twinkled. “Clarify a few things for me here.”
“Anything.” I shoved my hands in my pockets, my hands fisting as I fought the urge to grab her dress and yank her toward me.
She knew the affect she had on me. She was abusing it to full extent, the way she ran her tongue over her lip, the distinct way she walked so the material clung to her curves.
She was a walking fantasy.
“This is private, yeah?”
“Correct.” I cleared my throat, sucking in a breath when she ran a hand over her shoulder.
“No one can see us?”
“Also correct.” God my blood pumped hard, my cock hardening. She played with the top of her dress, almost like she was gonna take it off.
Please take it off.
“Turn around, Nate.”
My heart punched against my ribs as I did what she asked. I turned. Waited. Wondered what the hell I did in a past life to end up here, on a rooftop with Cassidy Calloway.
My ears strained for a sound of what she was doing. Nothing. No hint until I heard a slight splash, like she was in the water.
“Oh god, this is magnificent,” she moaned, more splashing sounds coming. “You’re being such a good boy listening to me, Nate. You can turn around now.”
My jaw was tight enough to shatter glass. My pulse buzzed in my ears as I spun around and found her in the water, naked. Fuck me.
The water moved and ebbed around her, not quite letting me get the clear view of her that I wanted. Her dark pink nipples teased me, barely peeking out from the pool as she swam closer to the edge near me. My throat dried up and all rational thoughts left my body.
Her hair was pulled up in a pony thing, leaving a few pieces dangling down her face and when she smiled, I was fucking done for. I had no words, just stood there, helpless, captivated by her.
“You,” I barked out, my voice cracking. “Are. Divine.”
Her grin widened and she leaned back, floating, her chest in the air and her smooth bare legs parting for me to stare at her. And stare I did.
Her body was perfection. All soft skin and smooth lines, her bare pussy begging to be tasted as she laughed. It carried over the water, teasing me.
“Are you going to join me?”
Get it together.
I scrubbed a hand over my face, but did so quickly. I didn’t want to miss a single second of this beauty swimming before me, trusting me. “Yes,” I said, my mouth watering as she swam up to the side and rested her arms on the edge.
She pushed up, not quite showing her breasts, but the swells of them were enough to have my fingers tremble. “You look like you’re struggling there, big guy. Need any help?”
I scoffed, half amused, half turned on out of my mind, but I removed my shirt and tossed it to the side. My heart hammered against my ribs and I swore I felt her gaze on my back. It was about time I made her speechless.
“Oh, yes, look at you,” she cooed. “God, I want to touch your chest. Get in here.”
“Cassidy.” I undid my belt but waited for her to meet my eyes. “I have no expectations here, alright?”
She frowned. “What do you mean?”
“I’m hard as fuck, but I don’t want you to assume anything.” I kicked off my shoes and swallowed, then, pulled my pants and briefs down. My cock stood rigid and Cassidy gasped.
“Holy shit, Nate.”
I grinned and jumped into the water completely.
The cooler temperatures helped settle me down for a minute, but the second I came up for air, she was right there, staring at me with those large blue eyes, water dripping from her eye lashes.
“Look at you,” I whispered, grabbing her hip and tugging her toward me. “So fucking pretty like this.”
She chewed her lip as her hands landed on my chest, lust radiating in her eyes. “I could stare at you for hours,” she murmured, breathing deeply as she traced my pecs, shoulders, and stomach. “You are so strong. Is this okay?”
“Touch me all you want.”
Her touch caused fire to ripple across my skin, causing my pulse to race as I took my turn.
I grazed her shoulder, neck, then couldn’t stop myself from grazing her beaded nipple.
Her breasts were heavy, filled my hands perfectly, and I groaned as I pushed them together.
“Fuck,” I rasped, teasing her nipples as she arched her back and let out a sexy moan.
Our legs tangled in the water, the smells from the pool mixing with her perfume, and I couldn’t think of a singularly more important moment.
Her eyes met mine and I had to kiss her, taste her, take everything she had to give.
Cupping the back of her head, I crashed my lips to hers and she met me halfway.
Of course she met me halfway, she was just as ready as I was.
She groaned into my mouth, tugging my hair, wrapping her legs around my waist as she kissed me hard.
All teeth and tongue, no gentleness. Each stroke of her tongue sent blood to my cock, currently pressing against her core in the water, and I felt everything.
The way she tasted, the way she breathed into the kiss, how she arched closer to me, like she couldn’t get close enough, and I fucking loved how loud and free she was.
“Yes,” she said, kissing down my throat and neck, sucking my skin as she moaned. “Yes, Nate, this is … you are…”
“I know, baby.”
I tilted her head up so I could feast on her skin, but her neck and jaw wasn’t enough.
I needed to taste those nipples since I saw them teasing me hours ago.
I lifted her and set her on the side of the pool.
Standing between her legs, I cupped her lower back and finally set my mouth on the wet, pebbled tip. “Yes, honey, arch into me and squirm.”
“You are so hot, I can’t breathe,” she panted.
I smiled against her chest, biting the tip and tugging. “You like this?”
“With you, yes. Do everything to me, my god.” She swallowed hard and stared down at me with her pulse fucking racing at the base of her neck. “I’m so turned on right now, I can’t think.”
“Mm.” I sucked her other breast, memorizing every sound and reaction she had. She moaned when I used my teeth, and squirmed when I sucked. “What do you need, Cass?”
“I don’t … know. I’m burning up.” She tugged at my hair, staring at me with so much want, I couldn’t prolong this anymore.
“You’ve been such a good girl, sitting pretty all night but hiding how wet you were.” I slid my hands down her sides, resting on the outer parts of her thighs. “Do you need relief?”
“Yes,” she whined. “I’ll beg, please, Nate, it hurts.”
“Oh, we can’t have that, can we?” I spread her legs and stared at her pussy, wet and pink and ready for me. “Can I taste you, baby?”
“Oh god.” She fell onto her elbows, head tilting back with her eyes closed.
“That wasn’t an answer.” I slid my fingers over her, teasing her clit as her hips bucked, chasing relief. “Are you going to let me taste this sweet pussy of yours?”
“Nate, you are killing me right now.”
“Yet you still haven’t answered me.” I kissed her inner thigh, biting gently as she panted even more. “I’m gonna need an answer before I continue.”
“Yes, my god, yes. But I should—”
I sucked her swollen, needy clit into my mouth and she stopped talking.
My eyes almost crossed from tasting her.
I wanted to worship her and here on the side of a pool, I would.
I’d show her how much I wanted her, wanted this.
I spread her apart with me fingers and flattened my tongue against her, noting what paces she enjoyed.
“Nate, I’ve never … I can’t really … oh god your mouth feels good.”
“What are you saying, baby? You keep interrupting me while I’m eating.” I hummed against her and slid two fingers back inside her, hoping the pressure would help her reach her orgasm.
“Fuck me, you are so hot.” She mewled and her thighs trembled more and more. “I actually might come with you.”
“No might about it.” I increased my pace with my tongue and fingers, bringing her to the edge and pausing. Her body rebelled with a desperate moan, and I smiled against her. “You are fucking delicious, Cass baby. A dream.”
“God.” She shuddered and I felt her tightened around my fingers. “Yes, oh yes, Nate!”
I continued my pace, letting her ride out her orgasm and give her what she needed. She bucked and wrapped her thighs around my damn face, but what a way to go. Her sounds and scent surrounded me and it was all I wanted.
“Holy holy holy.” She sat up, my head still between her legs as she smiled down at me with eyes flowing and face all flushed. “Congrats, Nate,” she said, voice like velvet.
“Congrats?” I frowned, unsure I heard her correctly.
“Yes, you are the first man to get me to come with oral.”
Something dark and possessive and not normal grumbled in my chest. I growled and kissed her pussy again, breathing her in. “Good. But you’re wrong,” I said, before sucking her clit again. “I’m the first man to get you to come twice.”
“How are you real?”
Pride filled my chest from the admiration in her tone. There were so many what-ifs about us, if we were going to be together, yet bringing her pleasure? Showing her how easy it was to please her? That, I could do. I would do.
“Mm,” I hummed into her, relishing in her sounds and smells and taste.
This woman was utter perfection and trusting me like this, with her, and I’d never take that for granted.
I curled my fingers inside her, noticing the change of her body.
Her legs shook and her breathing picked up, and I used my free hand to pinch her nipple and she came apart a second time.
When she finally stilled, I removed my fingers and barely stood back before she jumped on me. “What—’
“You are a god.”
Then she kissed the hell out of me, squirming against me. “Who would’ve thought the Nate O’Brien gave the best oral of all time? My goodness, you are … I am on fire right now.”
“Glad you enjoyed it,” I said, grinning against her mouth. She could ask me to do about anything and I’d agree to it.
“Nate?” she whispered, her voice softer now.
“What, baby?” I gripped her ass, my cock rubbing against her stomach as she kept rocking her hips against me. It was a perfect form of torture.
She stared up at me, her eyes wide and clear and soft. “I haven’t connected with anyone like this in a long time.”
I cupped her face, my lips tugging up. “I know the feeling.”
“So much could go wrong.”
“Sure, but so much could go right.”
She chewed her lip, rocking her hips again, and the familiar hint of mischief entering her eyes. “I’m on birth control and my last test was good.”
I sucked in a breath. “My tests are cleared too. Are you saying you want me to take you bare in here?”
“Yes, that’s exactly what I want. I want to feel all of you, right now, under this beautiful place with the moon over us. I need this, you.”
Her voice shook and the weight of everything hit me. This was her trusting me. Of fucking course, I wanted to slip inside her and fuck her, my cock was rock hard to the point I wasn’t seeing straight. Yet her soft, careful tone and open expression hooked something in my chest.
“Unless you don’t want to?” she added.
“Oh, honey.” I exhaled, letting my guard down so she could see and feel how much I wanted her. “I fucking want to, but I was trying to be a gentleman.”
“I don’t want a gentleman right now. I want your dark and dirty thoughts. Don’t hold back on me.” She licked her lips and arched her hips forward. “Please, fuck me now. I’ve been a good girl waiting.”