Chapter 28
Reese
Now that was a sight I wouldn’t mind seeing more often: Clay, eyes closed and naked in my bed, the sheet barely covering all his superb parts. Parts that were definitely more awake than he was.
He didn’t look at all out of place in my decidedly more feminine room.
Instead, it made his strength and masculinity stand out even more.
Standing in the doorway, I took a second to admire him, realizing something had changed in me since we moved our fun indoors.
Sure, I still thought this was dumb, but I also knew I couldn’t resist it.
I didn’t even want to try anymore. All I could do was try to protect my heart and not let it get any more attached to him.
Good luck with that.
“I can feel you staring.”
A sly grin broke across my face. “Your little friend seems to like it.”
“Baby, there’s nothing little about it. You should know that by now, but I’m more than happy to give you another demonstration.
” Opening his eyes, he pinned me with his stare as he flung back the sheet.
Good Lord. “Come over here and ride me, Little Trouble. You can sink down on my cock, and I’ll fill you up this way. I’m open to trying another position.”
We’d tried plenty last night, but not this. The idea of riding him, of watching him under me, sent a fresh wave of arousal through my body. Not that it took much with him. Getting turned on, wet and ready for Clay, was something that came all too naturally.
“I thought you wanted sustenance?” I’d gotten out of bed to see what I could throw together for breakfast. Luckily, Logan kept the apartment almost as well-stocked as the B I’ll take you over food any day.”
“Clay!” I admonished, even though I wasn’t upset. The man had the most unexpectedly filthy mouth, and I was here for it.
“What? You can eat breakfast while I eat you.” The way his tongue came out to run over his lips had my pussy dampening.
It had been almost an hour since the man had his face buried between my legs, so who was I to say no if he wanted to return? My phone buzzed on the nightstand as I was just about to put the tray down and take him up on his offer.
“That damn thing has buzzed and vibrated its way across the nightstand what’s sounded like a hundred times since you left the room. Who is so intent on talking to you?”
There was only one answer to that. “The girls.” I put the tray on the floor and picked up my phone. Sure enough, text after text from my cousins and Astrid populated on my screen. “I have to answer, or we may get a visitor.”
I’m not telling you about the hallway. All is well. We’re having breakfast.
As soon as I hit the send button, I realized my misstep.
Ever
He’s still there?
Lainie
O.M.G.
Astrid
Awww.
Ava
That’s sweet.
Henley
Get it, girl.
Mac
Have fun.
Henley
You don’t have to tell her that. Of course she’s going to have fun. Did you see him?
I’m going now. I’ll talk to you later.
I put the phone down and glanced over to my, well; I wasn’t sure what. “We never did actually decide what we were doing here.” It was beyond stupid to think I should call him something, but sometimes intelligence flew right out the window when feelings were involved.
“But you want to, so let’s do it.” Levering himself into a sitting position, he rested against the headboard.
Thankfully, he covered himself again; otherwise, I wouldn’t be responsible for my actions.
Patting the space beside him, I sank down on the bed, stretching my legs out in front of me.
I watched as he did a double take, his brows furrowing.
“Are those rabbits? You want to have a conversation while you’re wearing rabbits on your feet? ”
“Bunnies.”
“Same thing.”
“Yes, I do, and I like them. Besides, this is my house, and my feet get cold.” I liked a cold living space, even in the winter. Right now, the A/C was cranking, and although my arms and legs were fine bare, my toes would turn into little blocks of ice without the bunnies.
“Penguins would get cold in here.”
It surprised me he noticed, considering Little Clay was not exhibiting any adverse effects from the temperature. Looking pointedly at his erection, I didn’t even have to speak. He knew exactly what I was hinting at.
“Reese, I’m hard every second I’m around you, arctic tundra temperatures notwithstanding.
I was hard on the phone call, I was hard the minute I saw your sweet ass sticking out from under the desk, and I’m hard now.
” He put a finger to my lips when I opened my mouth.
“And before you say a word, it’s all you.
Every sassy, sexy, smart, confounding part of you.
I’m not sure why; I only know it’s the truth. ”
Well, damn. What the fuck could I say to that?
Not a hell of a lot, apparently, since I remained silent.
“What? No compliments for me?”
“Yeah, I think your ego is big enough without any.”
“It wasn’t my ego you were talking about being big last night,” he added with a wink.
“I mean, it’s okay. I’ve seen bigger.”
“Oh really.” Before I knew what hit me, he tangled his hand in my hair and loomed over me.
“He nuzzled my neck and my legs parted slightly, ready for him. “You have a favorite toy you want to tell me about?” I didn’t even realize I glanced to my left until a grin took over his face and those stupid dimples appeared.
“Seems your phone’s not the only thing on that nightstand that vibrates.
Don’t worry, I don’t mind being compared to your toy because I know damn well it can’t do what I can. ”
“That’s what you think,” I teased as I nipped his chin.
“No, that’s what I know.” He captured my mouth in a kiss so hot I barely remembered what we were talking about. “So was that jackass last night an ex?”
“Huh? Will? Um, yeah.”
“Don’t say his name.” His hold in my hair tightened, giving me a rush. “I don’t like it.”
His jealousy did something for me and not something bad. When was the last time a man wanted me enough to be upset at the mere mention of an ex’s name?
Oh, that’s easy. Never.
I liked it. Actually, I sort of loved it. I probably shouldn’t, but knowing I shouldn’t didn’t stop the way it made me feel. Which just made this whole situation harder, because what the hell were we doing?
“Clay.” His name was both question and statement. What are we doing? Where is this going? Is it going anywhere at all? I like that you don’t like it. I want you. I like you.
Why was that last one the scariest of all?
It’s not that I thought I shouldn’t like him. If we were going to do business, then I should, but not this way. Not like he could grow to mean something to me, something big and monumental and terrifying.
“Reese, I don’t know what we’re doing here.
I can be honest about that.” Did that mean he couldn’t be honest about something else?
Why am I like this? Just accept his word.
“If you asked me to leave your bed and not come back, I’d do it, but I wouldn’t like it.
I’ve never felt chemistry and attraction like this before. ”
I let my hand reach for his hair and sank my fingers in. “I don’t like that either.”
“Noted, Little Trouble.” Gentling his hand, he stroked through the strands of my hair, cupping the back of my head and bringing me closer to him.
“Can’t we just have this? I’m not here for much longer.
When it’s time for me to leave, this can end.
Besides, if we decide to do business, it would have to anyway.
If you give Conti-Montgomery a chance, our relationship will become strictly business. ”
My heart lurched a little at the way he spoke. His words made logical sense, but right now I hated logic.
All the reasons I gave Ever for not wanting to get involved with Clay were still there, still hounding my thoughts.
It was dumb. It would end in heartbreak for me.
He was probably just playing me, though I had to admit it didn’t feel like it.
I didn’t know if men could fain the kind of desire he showed me, but if they could, this man could lead a master class on it.
Did I take his offer?
Another week or so of amazing sex and teasing fun, or did I push him away to protect myself?
Looking into those bright green eyes, lit with desire and what appeared to be joy, I realized I didn’t have to decide. I’d already done so.
“We have a deal, Clay Montgomery.”
Mentally, I crossed my fingers that this wouldn’t backfire spectacularly in my face.
“Excellent. Now, I believe you said something about breakfast.” With a speed I didn’t expect, I found myself straddling his chest, my robe untied. “Feed me, Reese Henley. I’m starving for something only you can give me.”
As he brought my pussy over his mouth, I thought the same might be true for me.
Then I didn’t think at all.