“What?”
“Fuck, it’s hot being inside of you like that.”
Her eyes widen. “Yeah.”
I nod. “So much more connected.” I then pick her up off the ground. “I need to clean you up so I can dirty you all over again, if you are okay with that.”
“What, no condoms?” I nod. “We’re monogamous so …”
“That sounds so hot when you say that.” I groan as I carry her to the bathroom.
“No condoms?” I shake my head. “Monogamous.”
“Yeah.” I grin.
“Being tied to one person turns you on?” she asks me.
“Being tied to you, turns me on. Knowing that you’re mine and no one else’s makes my dick hard,” I declare as I place her in the shower. “I’m going to wash you, watch myself slide out of you, and then I’m going to fill you right back up so I can do it all over again.”
“Have I just unlocked a new kink with you?” She giggles.
“Looks like it.”
37
JOELLE
The Rose Hotel ballroom is stunning. Twinkling lights everywhere. A massive Christmas tree in the corner. Tables draped in white linen with gold accents. The Mavericks have gone all out this year. I'm standing with Collette near the bar, watching everyone arrive.
"You look incredible," Collette says. "That dress is perfect."
I smooth down the red fabric of the dress I chose to match Emmett’s tie. I’m not normally a dress girl, but I wanted to look special for him tonight.
"Thanks. You look great, too."
She's in this stunning silver, sparkly dress that makes her look like she’s dipped in silver liquid.
"Have you seen him yet?" she asks quietly.
"No. Not yet."
"He's going to lose his mind when he sees you."
"That's the plan."
Pierre and Issy arrive. Issy looks gorgeous in emerald green. Pierre is in a classic black suit.
"You two look amazing!" Issy says, hugging us both.
"So do you," I tell her.
Felix and Harper arrive next, and Harper is in navy blue, and Felix looks sharp in charcoal gray.
"The gang's all here," Harper says, linking arms with me.
More people filter in, the team, their partners, coaching staff, front office, and everyone is dressed to the nines.
"There he is," Collette murmurs.
