And just like that, it wasn’t just his face lighting up, it was his heart, too.
***
“Sweet, baby Jesus,this is sooo fucking good.”
Benny shifted again under the wooden bench, trying his hardest to discreetly adjust himself.Bethany’s breathy whimpers were officially torturing him.His body didn’t seem to care that they were surrounded by friends.Or that they were enjoying a delicious meal at the Evans ranch’s new farm to table restaurant.He wanted her.Right here, right now.So, he did what any mature adult who found themselves in the same situation would do—he tortured her right back.
Leaning in close, he let his lips brush the shell of her ear.“You keep teasing me with those pretty little moans, baby, and I’m dragging you the fuck out of here.”His voice was low and ragged as he felt her breathing hitch.“I’ll have you on your knees before the door even closes.Taking every inch like a good girl.”
She bit down on her lower lip, a slow smile curling at the edges as her gaze remained on the plate of food in front of her.“Is that a promise or a threat?”she whispered.
“Both,” he said before nipping her lobe.
His hand went to her clenched thighs next where he pulled them apart.His fingers moving slowly, lazily, gliding up smooth, creamy skin until they reached the hem of her dress.That was where he paused, knuckles brushing the soft underside of her thigh.Taking pleasure in the needy whimper she let slip as she attempted to press her legs back together.
Benny kept her open for him.Savoring every tremble as his fingers inched higher.Close enough to feel the heat radiating from her.The higher he went, the more he started to question himself.One gentle swipe of damp panties and he had to suppress a groan.Now he was the one being tortured all over again.
“You’re so fucking wet.”His mouth was hovering over her ear again.His voice strained.“Is that all for me, NeNe?”
“Yes.”He watched her chest heave.
Fuck me.
This time, his knuckles dragged over the thin, damp fabric covering her.“Tell me what’s got you soaked, baby.”He increased the pressure in his touch ever so slightly, enough to feel her shake.“Is it the thought of me punishing that pretty little mouth of yours?”Bethany’s breathing picked up again.“Or is it knowing what a mess you’re going to make when you’re done begging?”
He couldn’t help but smile as a few choice curse words slipped from her pouty lips.But it was when she abruptly stood that had him grinning like a damn cheshire cat.
“Right.We’re going,” she announced to the group.Her gaze landing on Riley, Wade’s girlfriend and tonight’s chef, when she declared, “Dinner was fucking delicious, thank you.”He then found himself being tugged up from his seat.“I just remembered that I have a clinical audit I need to complete for my supervisor and it’s due tomorrow.”
Benny stifled a laugh as his friends looked confused and slightly amused by the abrupt exit.
“Yep.”Benny’s smug grin was still going strong.“We’re gonna go audit the fuck outta that paperwork.Catch y’all later.”
He didn’t miss his friend’s snickers, but it was only when they were safely out the door and nearing his truck that he let his laugh break free.
“Jesus Christ, woman,” he said, still vibrating, almost breathless from holding it in.“If I’d have known you were this damn horny, I wouldn’t have even let you leave the house—I wouldn’t have even let you put clothes on.”
Bethany gave his chest a playful smack, but the grin on her face said she was anything but sorry.Which was good because nor was he.
“Come on, NeNe.We’ve got places to be and...messes to be made.”He shot her a wink, her giggles filling the night sky.
Grabbing her hand, he quickly picked up speed and tugged her toward their ride.
Tonight was about to get better.
