Giving myself a moment or two, I roll out of the bed and grab my sweats, dragging them up, grateful that my hard dick has simmered down. I grab a tee and pull it over my head. Walking towards the lounge area, Edel is pacing, her hand pressed to her head.
“Oh my God.” She winces. “Why did we drink so much?”
“I blame Nora,” Athena says again and I smirk.
“Would you girls like coffee? I’ll pop out and grab you something before I have to leave,” I ask, closing the gap between me and Athena. My fingers lace through hers and I pull her into me, her back to my front as I place a kiss on her neck.
Edel looks between the both of us. “You don’t have to fake it in front of me.” She gives me a weak smile, and I can tell she isn’t fond of me.
Athena doesn’t say anything and I feel the tug on my heart. I step aside and widen my smile.
“We haven’t formally met.” I hold my hand out. “I’m Royce.” I flash her my best grin and she softens ever so slightly. She grips my hand, giving it a firm shake.
“Coffee would be amazing,” Edel hums, dropping my hand and walking to the sofa.
Athena rolls her lips. “She’s just a bit groggy,” she mutters.
I scoop my arms around her waist and pull her close to me. My forehead rests against hers. “Why didn’t you say anything?” I ask.
She blinks up at me, her fingertips walking up my chest before she’s playing with the thick neckline of my tee. “Because I didn’t know what to say.” Her vulnerability shows and my chest tightens.
“Baby,” I whisper, “what part of this feels fake to you…” I trail off, swallowing. “Noneof this is fake, not anymore, Lucky… I told you last night, I’m all in.”
Her lips part, my words finally sinking in and I hear Edel mutter something. We both turn to look at her, my brows knitted.
“Say something, you idiot!” she shouts across the room at Athena, and I choke on a laugh.
“Are you sure about this?” she finally asks me, her ambers locked on me.
“I have never been surer of something in my life, kid.” My smile widens, my arms tightening around her waist.
“I’m going to go back to the room,” Edel pipes up, sneaking past us. “I feel like you two might need a minute or… something.” She blushes before ducking out of the bedroom and closing the door.
Silence echoes, my heart is thumping in my ears. “Are you all in?” I ask, my voice is tight.
She’s breathy as I tease my fingertips at the hem of her tee, tracing them just underneath. Her skin is warm. My lips pressto hers, a soft moan escaping as her tongue finds mine, our kiss deepening. My breaths are heavy through my nostrils, my fingers digging into her thigh and I need her to say the words. Need her to tell me she wants this and I’m not imagining it.
“Yes,” she pants, breaking away.
I don’t give her a minute to catch her breath. My mouth is on hers, my spare hand cupping her cheek, our kiss hot and messy.
“The contract,” she whispers, her eyes widening as they bounce between mine.
“Fuck the contract,” I growl, smashing my lips back to hers.
As soon as those words left my lips, I felt a weight shift from my shoulders, but instead, it weaved its way into my chest. Her fingers splay against the skin of my chest, and I swear she can feel the way my heart is racing beneath my skin.
Letting my hands glide down her petite frame, I scoop her into my embrace. Her arms hang around my neck, fingers teasing circles between my shoulders. Our kiss falls lazy for just a moment before dropping her to the bed, a small smile on her face.
“As much as I want to bury myself between your thighs and make you come on my tongue...” I groan as I lay my body over hers, my eyes fall to her lips.
The thought of having her on my tongue and fingers… fuck. My cock swells in my boxers, pressing my hips against her has her wriggling beneath me.
“I have to go to work.” My whisper comes out as a sigh. “But mark my words, tonight… you’re all mine.” I cover her mouth with mine, kissing her slowly, taking in this moment as I imprint it into my soul.
What if I don’t get this chance again? What if she backs out after today? What if I pushed her too far?
Reluctantly I stop kissing her, my hands cupping her face as my thumbs gently brush over her pink cheeks. Her mind isticking. I can see the way she is playing something on repeat in her head.
