My mind is spinningin a whirlwind. I can’t even function with my mom and James in the same room. I mean I knew they would both be here, but mentally I wasn’t ready. James seems to feel it, or he just wants me closer because he wraps his arm around me, pulling me tight to his side. There are so many people around I’m starting to panic a little.
James veers us to the right, opens a door to the fanciest bathroom I’ve ever seen, and ushers me inside. I hear a lock click behind me then his arms are circling me again, and he spins me to face him. “Hey, are you okay?”
I press my hands to his chest and try to match my heartbeat to his. “I will be.” I slide my hands to the back of his neck and pull his mouth down to mine. He kisses me, slow and soft, before pulling back.
“Alex?” James looks into my eyes, searching.
“James.” I trail my hands down his chest to his suit jacket and start undoing the buttons.
His breathing increases. “What are you doing, babe?”
I stop and look up at him through my lashes. “Well, I’m going to calm myself down by using my newboyfriend.” I watch his eyes dilate as he takes in what I’m saying. I almost laugh, but I’m able to hold it in. “Unless …”
His voice is husky with need. “Unless what?”
“Unless you don’t want it?” I take a step back, but his hands snap out latching onto my hips and pulling me flush against his chest.
“There is no world where I wouldn’t want you, Alex.” My heart skips. I stop breathing, lips parting. I don’t know what to say. But it doesn’t matter because his mouth is on mine in an instant. His hands slide down my hips, cupping my ass as he lifts me, and backs me up until I feel a cold counter slide underneath me. I reach blindly, fumbling as I unclasp his belt and slack buttons before freeing him.
Banging on the door behind James has me laughing. James covers my mouth with one hand while he expertly slides my dress up with the other. “Sorry babe, we are going to have to be quick before they go get the master key.” Before he can finish his sentence, he’s slamming into me causing my laugh to turn into a moan. He keeps his hand secured across my mouth, muffling my sounds, as he hits that delectable spot with each thrust. I come with a scream, my pent-up energy releasing from mybody like a shock wave. His movements escalate, causing my orgasm to continue to rock my body as he comes inside of me, shaking from the sheer force.
A muffled curse comes from behind the door as the person hits it one more time and stomps away, finally giving up. I let a halfhearted giggle loose as I rest my head against James’s shoulder trying to catch my breath.
He holds me, rubbing small circles across my back. “Are you feeling better, love?” When he feels me nod against his shoulder, he slowly slides out of me with a hiss and goes to the sink. A moment later, he comes back with a warm wet cloth and kneels between my legs.
“What are you doing?”
I feel the cloth press against my sensitive flesh. “Cleaning you, remember? I made you dirty, so now I’m going to make sure you’re nice and clean.” His fingers replace the cloth as he slides into me, curling the tips making my head fall back.
“And … this?” I ask, barely able to breathe.
His strokes continue. “I need to get my semen out of you, so you’re not uncomfortable the rest of the night. Just relax.”
And I do. I let him pull every drop of himself out of me while I climb another crest. The second orgasm slams through me. My knees are shaking, but he doesn’t stop until I’m writhing under his touch. He slowly slides his fingers from me, then reaches for a fresh cloth. I jolt as the fabric touches my sensitive skin.
“Easy, Baby. I’ve got you,” he says.
I slide off the counter letting my dress fall to just above my heels. The silky material glides across me like a light touch, leaving me shivering. Spinning, I check my makeup in the mirror and pull my nude lip liner out of my clutch to put on another light layer. I smooth my hair and smirk at James as he stands just behind me, watching. “You’re spectacular.” He presses a kiss to the back of my head. “Are you ready to brave the crowd again?”
He holds his hand out to me, so I place mine on top. He spins me towards him, chest to chest. “Let’s do it.”
I push my shoulders back, spine straight, and let him lead us out of the restroom.I can’t believe we just did that, but damn am I glad it was with James. I don’t think I could ever feel as safe as I do when I’m with him.
His smile is blinding when he looks at me, and I feel like I can walk on top of the world.
No one looks towards us when we leave, which frankly, shocks the hell out of me. I expect it to be more like the movies where everything stops, music to a halt, and they turn knowing exactly what happened in that bathroom. But everyone continues with their conversations and meals as James leads us to the far table in the front row. I notice his cousins are already seated with Jaz and Ashlyn at the table. Ashlyn flashes me a smile before diving back into her conversation with Ryder. Alester is sitting on the other side of Ryder looking into a glass of whiskey while Jaz is flailing her arms wildly talking to an older woman sitting next to Alester. I know what those arms mean–research. Luckily thewoman looks like she’s enraptured with Jaz’s project, which I’m sure she’s going into great detail about. The girl loves her science.
“Wow. Great of you to finally show up, cousin!” Ryder jumps up to hug James with one arm.
James grunts, returning the gesture. “I’ve been here. Just around. You know, mingling.”
Ryder cocks his head and looks James up and down. “Riigghhtt.” He drags it out dramatically, and I feel heat blazing my cheeks.
Ryder looks at my reddening face but quickly glances back to James with a straight face. “I’m sure I must have missed you. I lined up a couple of meetings with potential clients for next week. A lot of people are interested in the new meat in town. Well, the ones that didn’t already know of the company from the New York branch.”
James laughs, shaking his head. “You’re gross, but that’s great news. Maybe we can drop the other one if our numbers align.”
Ryder purses his lips but shrugs.
