Colton laughed and threw his arm around Ace, pulling him against his chest. He kissed Ace’s temple. “Best decision ever.”
Ace turned and straddled Colton’s lap. He slid his arms around Colton’s neck and kissed him. “You know, I was thinking.”
“Uh-oh.”
“Hey!”
Colton laughed. He placed his hands on Ace’s hips. “Tell me what you were thinking.”
“I was thinking that maybe we should take more time off together.”
“Yeah?”
“We talk about it all the time, how we should take more time off, take more vacations, that we work too much, and then next thing you know, another year has passed, and we haven’t taken a vacation. We suck at taking time off.”
His husband wasn’t wrong. Although they made the most of their days off, sometimes their schedules didn’t match up, leaving little to no time for them some weeks. Neither of them worked 9-to-5 jobs, their schedules always changing depending on what they were dealing with. It had been that way since they got together. Then there was all the traveling, Colton to meet with clients or potential clients, Ace to train or as part of a security detail.
“You know,” Colton said, deciding to share something he’d been pondering for a while now. “I’ve been thinking that maybe it was time to promote Joshua to COO.”
Ace stared at him. “Really?”
“He’s been working with me for years now, and you know how exceptional he is. I would be lost without him. He’s made so many great changes at the office and improved efficiency by an impressive amount.”
Joshua wasn’t just an amazing person. He was smart, talented, and fearless. Not only could he handle Colton’s workandpersonal schedules, but he could wrangle Colton’s family. Joshua could put together the best course of action and execute it in minutes. He knew the names of everyone Colton did business with, as well as their families. Everyone loved him. He also wasn’t afraid of the boardroom or putting his foot down. Joshua might look sweet and innocent, but he was fierce.
“That’s a fantastic idea. He definitely deserves it,” Ace said. “So, what would that mean for you?”
“Well, sadly, it would mean having to find a new executive assistant, but I have no doubt Joshua will find me someone skilled. It also means I can turn over some of my responsibilities to Joshua. I’ll have more time to spend with you.” An idea struck him, but he kept it to himself. He’d talk to Clara about it tomorrow.
Ace’s smile lit up his face. “You know, the fellas and I have been discussing expanding Four Kings Security to Tampa.”
“Yeah?” Colton knew business at the Miami branch had been booming since they opened, with their revenue topping their St. Augustine branch. That hadn’t surprised Colton. Miami was a much bigger city with more celebrities and, sadly, more crime. The Kings had to double their staff less than a year after opening. Those had been some long, challenging months with Ace away so much, but Colton understood. The launching of a new location, even for a business as established as Four Kings Security, took lots of time and resources, not to mention training.
“With Miami doing so well and with us having so many jobs in Tampa, it makes sense. Instead of being short-staffed at the home office because we’re sending all our guys out, we can just have a team there. It would mean hiring a lot more staff. It would also mean promoting some of our bodyguards. We already have a few promotions lined up at our main location, so why not relieve some of our workload? We’ve been at this for a long time now, created something amazing and successful. It’s time we stepped back a little, did more overseeing and less field work.” A wicked gleam came into Ace’s hazel-green eyes. “I mean, according to certain people, my bones aren’t what they used to be.”
Colton threw his head back and laughed. He loved this man so damned much. “Come here.” Colton pulled Ace close and kissed him, his heart filled with so much adoration. He was so fortunate, something he would never take for granted.
Ace moaned and melted into Colton, who was already hard, his stiff length pressed against Ace’s. Their kisses quickly went from sweet and slow to hot and heavy. Ace leaned over and opened the nightstand drawer, grabbing the bottle of lube. He removed his sleep shirt and tossed it to the side. Colton groaned. Fuck, his man was hot. He ran his hand up Ace’s torso, fingers sliding over beautifully sculpted muscle. For all their teasing, Ace was just as fit as he had been when they’d met, his body solid and muscles defined. The way he moved his body was sinful.
Ace lifted himself and pushed his pajama bottoms down past his ass. He flicked open the cap of the lube and poured some on Colton’s hand, then tossed the bottle back on the bed. Leaning forward, he brought their mouths together, their tongues tangling as Colton prepped him, their breaths panting as Ace pulled Colton’s bottoms down enough to palm his leaking cock.
“Oh god.” Ace groaned as he started to move on Colton’s fingers. “Please, baby.”
Colton lined himself up and slowly guided Ace down onto him, his teeth gritted and toes curling as Ace lowered himself until he sat against Colton’s groin. They both stilled, Ace cursing quietly under his breath.
“You okay?” Colton asked.
Ace nodded. He let out a breath and started moving, his fingers digging into Colton’s shoulders. Colton moved his hands to Ace’s waist as Ace pulled up, then lowered himself down, setting a steady pace until Colton thought he would lose it. Being inside his husband’s tight heat was incredible, and Colton thrummed with explosive need.
Then Ace picked up his pace, and Colton stifled a loud moan. He thrust up to meet Ace’s movement, his groin slamming into Ace’s ass. His full lips were parted, the sound of his moans and pleas filling the room as Colton fucked him, driving himself deep over and over. Ace leaned forward, burying his face against Colton’s neck as he jerked himself off, and Colton chased his orgasm.
Colton cried out, calling Ace’s name as he punched his hips and emptied himself inside his husband, the feel of Ace’s hole tightening around his cock as he came made Colton jump.
“Oh fuck,” Colton wrapped his arms tight around Ace as his husband came. Sweat dripped down Colton’s brow, and they were both hot and sticky. They stayed locked together for the longest time, even after Colton slipped out of Ace. His eyes closed, Colton kissed Ace’s shoulder and ran a hand down his back. It was time. He’d been thinking about it long enough. He wanted more time with his husband, wanted to have more moments like this. Not just the sex, but holding the man he loved, the man he would do anything for.
“I love you so incredibly much,” Ace murmured against Colton’s skin.
“I love you so very much, too,” Colton replied.
