Chapter 22
CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO
kole
My heart dipped slightly at the masked pain in her voice. Whatever happened at my bar was still on her mind. For now. I had every intention to do exactly what she wanted—to make her forget.
I grabbed her leg, hooking her thigh over my shoulder as I sank lower.
She continued to grasp the edge of the counter as I held onto her to keep her steady.
I kissed the inside of her leg, trailing my tongue closer to her pussy.
Her sweet scent hit my nostrils, and just like when we were in the pantry, I lost all fucking control.
The way I’d been dreaming of tasting her again was borderline obsessive.
Keeping hold of her thigh, I grabbed her hip with my free hand to keep her where I wanted as I brushed my tongue lightly over her pussy. Her sharp intake of breath only spurred me on. I wrapped my lips around her clit and sucked lightly. She jerked in my hold, her hand tangling in my hair.
“Yes,” she breathed out, rocking her hips as much as she could against my tight grip.
I licked and sucked, relishing in her taste as I tried different paces and motions until I found the perfect rhythm that had her bucking against me. The one leg she was standing on began trembling, and I released her hip, slipping my arm under her thigh.
Her protest cut to a cry of surprise when I stood up, taking her with me. My hold on her thighs stayed firm as I carried her across the room and laid her on the kitchen island.
Goosebumps appeared on her skin from the cool granite, and she tensed for a moment, her arms twitching as if she was about to wrap them over her stomach. Before she had time to get in her head, I tugged her down until her ass was nearly hanging off.
Crouching down, I buried my face between her thighs again, starting where I’d left off. This time, I slipped a finger inside her, slowly pumping it in and out as I kept my tongue on her clit. Her palms slapped the countertop, a sexy moan leaving her lips.
My cock was rock hard, the erection almost painful. The obsession I had for this woman was something I’d never fucking had for anyone. It was a problem how much I thought about her. And it wasn’t just sex. I wanted to learn everything about her.
When her body stilled, and her thighs squeezed my head, I slowed my assault on her clit, making her mumble a curse.
I wanted to drag this out as long as possible since I had no idea if she’d want anything to do with me after this.
She’d made it clear she was using me to clear her own mind, which I had no issue with.
But I sure as fuck didn’t want this to be a one-time thing.
“I’m right there,” she muttered, raising her hips. “Finish, Kole.”
I chuckled at her command. “Yes, ma’am.”
Adding a second finger, I upped my pace, feeling her pussy clench around them.
I sucked on her clit, flicking my tongue, earning another low moan.
Her chest heaved as she drew close to the edge again.
I kept the same rhythm, not stopping until her legs tightened around my head, her body freezing for a few moments before a scream tore from her lips.
I didn’t stop, letting her ride out the orgasm as she came around my fingers.
I glanced up, witnessing pure pleasure on her face as she soaked up the waves of ecstasy.
Once they subsided, she sagged against the counter, blinking her eyes open.
I met her stare, letting her decide what came next.
Last time, it was obvious that she hadn’t wanted anything else after I ate her out.
But this time? Her eyes were still gleaming with lust as she shot me a quick grin.
“Fuck me,” she demanded, between heavy breaths.
“That’s what you want?” I questioned, resisting the urge to look at her scars. There wasn’t any part of me that wanted to push her into something she didn’t want.
“As long as you have a condom. I haven’t been on birth control in years.” She hesitated, biting her bottom lip. “It’s been a while since I’ve had sex.”
“Me too,” I murmured softly, hearing the nerves in her voice.
“Four years,” she stated, her cheeks flushing as I straightened up. “It’s been four years. You’re the first man to even touch me in that long.”
It took some serious self-control to keep the shock to myself.
Four years? This woman was beautiful. Smart.
Funny. Sassy. No sane man would deny her.
My chest tightened. It was her choice. If I had to guess, her past trauma refused to allow her to get close to anyone.
It was why she was so distant—why no one got a peek at her true self.
If she hadn’t ended up living in my house, I never would have had a chance to get to know her.
When Fiona had told me that Dani had to stay with me, I’d been annoyed. My thoughts had vastly changed since then. I’d have to give Fiona a few free drinks as a silent thank you.
She propped herself up on her elbows. “Am I scaring you away, Kole?”
“If anything, it only makes me want to get you off as many times as humanly possible.” I grinned. “Tell me your favorite position, Dani.”
She giggled, wrapping her arms around my neck. “Me on top.”
“Cowgirl,” I groaned, already imagining her riding me.
“Condom,” she reminded me in a hoarse voice. “Get one.”
I had to think about where I had some because while I hadn’t gone as long as Dani, I hadn’t slept with anyone in a while.
“Stay right there,” I told her, standing up, rushing to the back of the house and into the laundry room where the half bath was.
I crouched down, rummaging through the bottom drawer until I found one. I stepped back into the kitchen, halting in my tracks. I was gone less than a minute, yet the lights were now off, and it was too dark to see anything.
“I’m waiting,” she sang out.
My gaze darted to the living room where her voice came from. My heart raced faster as I stalked toward her. If she went to the couch, I had a feeling she didn’t want to go to either of our bedrooms. Which was fine with me. I paused near the wall, almost turning the lights back on.
“I don’t want them on,” she said tightly as if knowing what I was about to do.
I strode toward the living room, anger flushing through me. I hoped whoever the fuck hurt her was rotting in the ground. Her earlier words about her scars rang in my ear, and I believed she embraced them. Clearly, having them visible still messed with her even if she didn’t want to admit it.
Trailing my fingers on the back of the couch, I tried finding her, but it was pitch black, making it impossible to see an inch in front of me.
“Why me?” I asked as I rounded the couch.
“What?”
I followed her voice. “Four years and you decide to sleep with me. Why?”
Silence fell over the room as I sat down on the cushion, her shoulder brushing mine.
“You need a reason?” she replied.
“If you’re using me as a distraction, that’s fine.” I pulled her onto my lap, and she straddled my thighs, her hands landing on my shoulders. “I think it’s something more. Maybe you actually like me.”
“Do you like me, Kole?”
“Have I not made it obvious? I guess I’ll have to try harder.”
With a giggle, she reached between us, unbuttoning my jeans.
Once she pulled down the zipper, I tore the condom wrapper open.
Her hand dropped on my lap before she slipped her fingers into my boxers.
I hissed out a breath when she grasped my cock, her strokes hesitant and slow.
I remained still, letting her control this.
Even if I couldn’t see her, her nerves were obvious.
She cursed under her breath before laughing lightly. “I feel like a virgin again. It’s been too long.”
“If you don’t want to do this, I’ll just spend the rest of the night with my face between your legs.”
“Kole, you are the first man in years who I want to have sex with. And I’m not delving any deeper than that. I want you to fuck me.”
Delve any deeper. For someone who analyzed people as a job, I had a feeling she did everything in her power to ignore her own inner issues. If I pried, she would only push me away. Which she had every right to do. Everyone had their secrets.
“Are you going to make me wait?” she teased in a husky voice, pulling me from my thoughts. “I think four years is long enough.”
I chuckled, plucking the condom from the foil. “You’re controlling this, Dani.” I rolled it over my dick as she shifted on her knees. “I’m waiting for you.”
I gripped the base of my cock as her pussy brushed my tip, and I swallowed a groan as she sank lower. Her hands gripped the top of my shoulders, and she sucked in a sharp breath as I filled her. Pleasure tore down my spine when her pussy clenched around my cock.
“Fuck,” she breathed out. “Yes.”
I grinned in the darkness. “Ride me, Dani.”
She started off slowly, rocking back and forth. My hands found her hips, and I gripped her loosely, letting her control the speed. Her pace increased, and soon she switched to bouncing on my cock instead of rocking on it.
I hissed out a curse before biting my tongue. Fuck me. I wasn’t going to last long at all. She felt so damn good. I clenched my jaw, forcing myself to hold back. There was no way in hell I was going to come before she did.
She ground against me, her breaths coming out faster as she chased her release. Her nails dug into my shoulders, and I tightened my grip on her hips as my own pleasure threatened to explode. A hushed moan filled the air, making my cock ache.
“Scream,” I ordered gruffly. “I want to hear you.”
“It feels so good,” she panted between heavy breaths. She slowed down a bit, her legs shaking slightly.
“I know you hate asking for help,” I teased, my voice tight as I fought to stay in control, “but since you’re in charge, I need your words.”
She choked out a small laugh. “I don’t hate asking for help.”
“No?” I questioned, wishing we weren’t in the dark. What I would give to see her face as she fell over the edge. “Prove me wrong then—ask for my help.”
Only her heavy breathing filled the silence as she grinded against me before whispering her next words. “Fuck me.”
My fingers tightened on her hips as I began moving her.
I rocked her back and forth on my cock, earning a small cry as I upped my pace.
Her body slowly relaxed, giving me total control.
Satisfaction slithered through me as I brought her closer to the edge.
Having sex with her was fucking amazing.
But this? She was probably the most guarded person I’d ever met.
Yet here she was, trusting me in this small moment.
It was better than being buried inside her.
That intrusive thought made my heart thrash painfully. My arm muscles tensed as I continued rocking her on my dick, her moans of pleasure growing louder. She was getting under my skin in every way.
“So close,” she whimpered, pulling me out of my head. “Don’t fucking stop.”
“So bossy,” I commented between heavy breaths. “Always in charge, aren’t you?”
“Always,” she agreed as her nails dug into my skin.
Her pussy clenched around my cock as her legs trembled.
Her breaths were short and fast, and a moment later, she buried her face into the crook of my neck.
A sting of pain traveled over my collarbone when her teeth sank into my shoulder, cutting off her scream as she came hard.
I didn’t stop, letting her ride out the orgasm as long as she could.
Even when I loosened my hold on her hips, she continued to move until my balls tightened. A jolt of pleasure ripped down my spine, and I groaned as my release exploded inside her. We sat there, catching our breath until she lifted herself off me, flopping onto the cushion next to me.
My chest was still heaving as I stood up before carefully pulling the condom off to throw it away. Her next words had me freezing.
“I’m not just using you as a distraction,” she whispered through the darkness. “And that’s what scares me so damn much.”
My heart pounded against my ribs. When I moved to Winterlake, I had no plans to get close to anyone. Dani had slowly been changing that ever since she showed up in my house. But just like her, I was guarded.
Everyone had their secrets.
Including me.