And not just any man. Grayden.
Somehow our shared history had made it even better. Theway we always opened up to each other so naturally, like being close to him was the easiest thing in the world.
I wished it could always be this easy.
I was still rubbing his cock through his jeans. He put his hand over mine, trapping my palm against the heat of his erection.
“Want me to show you?” he asked.
Then the shrill ringtone of my cell shattered the moment. Just like that, the bubble around us evaporated, and the real world rushed in.
“Shit, that’s the alarm I set for a quarter to seven.” I climbed off Grayden’s lap, zipping and buttoning my jeans. “I need to get Ollie. I’m sorry, I thought we had more time.”
“S’okay.” He picked up the tray from the table. “I’ll help you clean up before you go.”
I cringed. “But I’m leaving you, you know, unsatisfied.” I nodded at the thick ridge in his pants, though it was rapidly shrinking.
He smirked. “I’m extremely satisfied. Come on, let’s clean up after ourselves. Otherwise your employees might show up in the morning and think someone broke in.”
Right. No need for me to explain why I’d left two dirty plates, two glasses, and the loveseat by the fireplace twisted at an angle.
I’d gotten pretty enthusiastic.
Clean-up didn’t take long. Within a few minutes, Grayden had helped me put everything away and erase the evidence of our being here tonight. I made sure the fire was out, everything reset.
Last, I pinned the photo of me and Grace to the wall in my office.
As I shrugged on my coat and grabbed my purse, I turned to find Grayden zipping up his jacket.
My heart did a strange shimmy just from the sight of him.
His hair was even messier than usual, and the tension lines that typically creased the sides of his mouth were missing. Even though he hadn’t gotten an orgasm. I owed him one.
I wouldn’t mind giving himlotsmore orgasms than just one.
The occasional day pass for benefits. Would Grayden really be okay with that?
The minutes were counting down, but I couldn’t help stepping closer and kissing him again. Grayden’s large hands went to my arms, holding me gently as our lips met.
But it didn’t feel the same as before. That perfect, easy connection. We were both more relaxed than when we’d arrived at Silver Linings, but the hesitation in Grayden’s kiss said it all.
No matter what, things would never be simple or easy between us.
I pulled back. The question was there on the tip of my tongue.Come with me to get Ollie?
But I already knew he’d say no. It was the smart move. Grayden showing up with me would be a provocation to Danny.
I would never be a doormat where my ex was concerned, but why start another fight at the end of the day? Especially in front of our son.
“Want me to drive you to get your car?” Grayden asked. I’d left it parked closer to the police station.
“I’ll get it in the morning. The park is super close, and Ollie and I like walking. Benefit of living right off Main Street in the center of downtown.”
He smoothed my hair down, giving me one more kiss, but to my temple this time.
“Let me know when you’re home?” he asked.
“Sure. I will.”
