He was propped between my legs so casually.
Asking such horrifically intimate questions.
I could see the sleek line of his tanned back going down to the rise of his powerful buttocks and thighs. His legs disappeared over the foot of the bed after that. Where he dangled over.
“It would be nice if he made me laugh, if he was kind, and if he was willing to consider something serious.”
“Serious?”
I rolled my eyes.
“I’m too old for kid games.” I sighed. “I don’t need a man to warm my bed. I want one by my side, if he’s going to be around at all.”
He gave me a pensive look. Nodding slowly. “Hmm.”
“Relax.” He leaned up on his elbows.
I gave him a confused look. Startled by the sudden change of tone.
He was giving orders now.
I didn’t even have time to relax before a long, masculine finger was inside me. Curling around that little pink device to drag it out of me at a painstakingly slow pa
He lifted his head and stared at me in wonder. “I didn’t know you did that.” I bit my lower lip in shame. Shaking my head. “I didn’t either. I couldn’t help it.” “My neighbors are probably terrified.” “You don’t have neighbors.” “I know.” He grinned. “That may just be the hottest thing that’s ever happened to me in bed. My eyes flashed over every woman I’d seen drooling over him, and I felt highly complimented by that remark. I was limp again. Breathing raggedly and blinking slowly, half-asleep from exhaustion and wondering how much longer he could possibly torture me. “I’m so tired.” I murmured almost unintelligibly. “Aww, that’s too bad.” He feigned a pout. Swelling out a full bottom lip in mock sympathy. Then his voice went rough. “I’m just getting started.” But it didn’t sound like there was a drip of sympathy in his voice. He’s relentless. The bedroom was like his pleasure, torture
My eyes went huge. “How the-”I blurted it out completely shocked by that directive. How the hell am I going to manage that?Just half an hour or so ago, I’d let loose a scream that had rocked the apartment building.Now he’s ordering me to be quiet?He put that finger tighter to my lips.I swallowed nervously.Swinging his hips upward, he found my entrance and stroked in with one smooth motion.I gasped and strained against every limb’s ties. Nearly mad with ecstasy and yearning to touch him and the desire to assume some control over the situation.He’d made me feel vulnerable, sexy, desired, and cared for, all in only a few hours. His tormenting had been cruel, and kind, and now he was going to finish me.His words from earlier came back to me. He’d told me that he wanted to ruin me for any other man.I think he’s effectively done that!“Oh, Angel.” He growled. “You’re so tight.
“You’ve been avoiding my calls.” Teresa charged. And she wasn’t wrong. I lowered the file I was reading to peer at her. Her eyes were huge and she was hopping slightly on her high heels. “I’m dying to know everything. You have to tell me.” About Porter. But I didn’t want to. Not only because I was his boss and it would be unprofessional but also because a small part of me wanted to keep him for myself and I felt like sharing the truth would be sharing him. I’m not ready to do that yet. But the way Teresa was looking at me, I wasn’t going to get a choice. “Where did he go?” I leaned over my desk to look toward the doorway. “Coffee.” I shot her a startled look. “I told Rita if she brought it to him this morning, I’d smack her lipstick off.” “Why’d you do that?” My voice rose. “Because I needed to talk to you.” She was gesturing so broadly and hopping in pl
I took another large swig of coffee. But Teresa wasn’t nearly done. “You dirty little ho. I’m so jealous!” She eyed me from head to toe with renewed respect. “So what’s he like.” “Outside of work?” “That too. But I meant in the sack.” “Relentless.” “To which?” “Both.” I grabbed my coffee and headed from the Break Room, deciding I couldn’t do this. Too much. Too much! “Oh, I freaking knew it...I should’ve tapped that.” I groaned aloud. “You never go out, Terese. You spend all your time with your son.” “Which means I have to live vicariously somehow.” She whispered to my back as she was on my heels out the doorway. “You have to tell me everything.” “No, I do not.” “Oh, yes you do.” Why does she make that sound like a threat. “I’m calling you tonight to ask questions. You better answer this time or I’m asking him directly.” “What?” M
The air conditioner was blasting, and it felt like it was coming off a wave in the arctic. Moaning in satisfaction, I slid back into the comfortable seat and enjoyed it. “Can I talk to Brown?” “Michael?” I sat up to blink wide eyes at him. “Why would you want to?” “Your mother is worried about him. And I don’t like him.” She told him that? What else did she tell him? “Jealousy?”I queried. Half joking. Half curious. “Could be. But more likely I think he’s a creeper.” “That’s valid.” I admitted grudgingly. “In my defense, I didn’t know that when I had a weak moment.” “A few?” He glanced sideways at me. Suggesting it was more than once. He’s right. “A few.” I sighed. “Should’ve called me.” “Think you’d have taken care of it, before you knew all this?” “Know I would’ve.” He was staring out the windshield as he navigated the roads. Not a
“Why’s that?” He parked the car and we got out. “You just are. The way you do things. You’re so methodical. Detailed.” “I like details. They’re what make the picture when it’s done. Like that one you have of the woman in the meadow.” “It is beautiful.” “But there’s such detail in the sunlight shining on petals and the bees lurking at the blossoms, and the shades of wheat alongside the tall grass. “I suppose there is.” “It’s so bright, it almost feels like you’re there.” “If you like color so much, why only decorate in black and white.” “It’s neater. And then I don’t have to think about what art I do and don’t like. I can just appreciate yours.” He grinned as we walked across the entry of the apartments to the elevator. Greeting Josh on the way by. He held the doors for me, and I stepped under his arm. Rotating to put my back against the wall. Kane was talking over his shoulder. Laughing at something Josh
With their backs turned it would be hard to tell which was which. Especially between Tim and Kane who were both the most in shape. Kane wore black. Tim wore a brown shirt. They all wore dark pants. But there the similarities ended. Allen, clearly the most outgoing, wore a bright yellow shirt with some graffiti words across the front. Erns wore a shirt the same coppery red shade as his hair, which had the darker tones Kane’s did that kept it from seeming so brassy. “Come on, Brother.” Tim urged. “I been watching the club, least you could do is show up, so dad stops talking about you like you’re the favorite.” “He is the favorite!” Allen said. Erns snorted. “I think I’m the favorite.” “You’re the only one that thinks that.” Tim said with a quirked brow. “You’re nobody’s favorite.” “My wife likes me.” Erns objected. “When she’s not in my bed.” Allen jested throwing an elbow. “I don’t think M
I was only half there the rest of the day. Deciding that I would go check on my apartment after work to make sure no one had broken in. Then I’ll go see mom. For reasons I didn’t understand, I was feeling very anxious and alone. She’ll know why. The day concluded and Porter offered me a ride. I refused it saying the walk would be good for me and I’d be back at the apartment soon. “The apartment?” He asked incredulously. I blinked at him. Nodding in confusion. “What?” “You’ve been calling it ‘home’ until today.” “I was?” I blinked rapidly. Why was I doing that? “I-I don’t know.” I shrugged him off. “I’ll walk, Porter.” “Kane.” He corrected a bit rougher than he had before. His expression dark on me as I walked away. He was off toward the apartment. I walked that direction until he was out of view before veering toward the bus stop to be taken near my apar