I balanced my hands on his broad shoulders and leaned my body into his, feeling his hard muscles underneath his thermal. He roamed his hands along my lower back, his fingertips lingering dangerously inside the hem of my shorts.
“Thank you for a really wonderful date,” I said as I smiled up at him.
His whole face lit up. “Plenty more to come.”
Elspeth abruptly opened the door, and William and I looked over at her. “Do you know how late it is?”
William rolled his eyes. “Alright.”
“I’m serious. You too, young lady.”
I chuckled, only slightly annoyed that my best friend was cockblocking me from her brother.
“How was the date?” she said perkily.
We all walked inside, and I blushed. “Really good.”
“Awesome! Before I forget, Will, can you look over some paperwork with me? It’s about the new bookkeeping system.”
William nodded and joined her at the kitchen table. I stalled by the staircase until I caught his attention from across the room. I winked and slowly walked upthe stairs. My unspoken invitation lingered in the air. My bedroom door was definitely staying open tonight.
Chapter 16
William
The ten minutes it took to talk to Elspeth about the pub felt like an eternity. My affection for Nairie was growing by the day. Even though it had only been a few weeks, our relationship felt like it was fast-tracked because of how well we already knew each other. The foundation of trust was already built, and now anything else we shared just made me feel that much closer to her. So when I confessed about my past, it felt like we were starting something bigger than ourselves. More than just a fantasy fulfilled for her and more than just a holiday fuck for me. We were entering territory I never expected, a relationship built on respect and trust. She was so patient with me, not fearing or judging me in any way.
Of course, I was still nervous that she’d change her mind. She might wake up tomorrow and decide that my baggage was just too much to handle. But it was too late now. I was freefalling into whatever this was with Nairie. What she saw in me when we were kids, I was now seeing in her. I was falling in love with my sister’s best friend, and there was nothing I could do about it.
The worst part was I knew I’d be leaving soon. Elspeth was running the pub better, and the buzz from social media was still bringing in new customers. The thought of no longer being around Nairie made my heart ache.
My insatiable lust for her body was difficult to curb, even when we were in the same room. How I’d deal with it when I was across the world was another matter. I didn’t want to go back to my cold bed at the inn, to only find release in the pleasure of my own hand when her pussy was the sweetest I’d ever tasted.
It didn’t take much for me to get excited around her. I felt it when I watched how engrossed she was in her drawings by the windowsill—her thick dark hair hung around her face, and her toned legs propped up her sketchpad. It was the same feeling I got when I saw her come downstairs for our date in just jean shorts and a sweater. She was completely comfortable in her own skin, and it was the biggest turn-on.
That and seeing her come on the beach. I’d looked into her brown eyes as her dark hair toppled in rivulets over the sand. I wanted to memorize the way she looked at that moment, her skin pearly and dewy from her orgasm in the moonlight.
I liked seeing her unravel, but I loved watching her get stronger. Day by day, she seemed more confident. She was meant for greatness, and I wanted to be the one to see it all happen.
I was already busier than ever juggling the business with the inn and Elspeth’s pub, but being with Nairie was my reward. I’d gladly take my time enjoying it tonight.
I quietly made my way up the stairs to join Nairie. I pushed open her bedroom door that was left ajar and took in the soft glow from her lamp, bathing the room in gold.
She was waiting naked in bed. It was like Christmas morning, a present just waiting to be unwrapped.
She held the sheet over her chest and watched as I removed my clothes. Once I was done, she scooted to theside to allow me to lie behind her. I stroked her curves over the covers, admiring how her waist dipped under the sheet. She looked like one of those Grecian statues carved with a thin veil surrounding their immortalized figures. I wanted to worship Nairie’s body with the same appreciation as I would fine art. Dedicating attention to every inch and curve.
Tightening my hold on her, I pulled her abruptly against my body. I loved feeling her plump ass against my dick.
I nuzzled her neck. “Seeing you naked and waiting for me is my new favorite thing.”
“I’ll try to remember that.” She hummed.
She reached behind my neck as she arched farther into me, letting my hands explore her body over the sheets. I kissed her neck, nipping it in some new places, relishing in seeing my old marks still visible on her alabaster skin.
I slipped my hands under the sheet, massaging her warm breasts, gripping firmly as I slowly thrust behind her. Nairie’s breath quickened, and I continued moving down her body, dipping my fingers inside her wet center. Nairie gasped, and I captured her chin from behind, angling her mouth toward mine so I could taste her lips as I thrust my fingers in and out of her. She gave herself completely to me, her mouth opened with a groan, and I took the chance to run my tongue over her lips. She kissed me back passionately, moving her tongue against mine in equal measure. This sweet girl was so sinful in bed; she felt like my perfect match, like our bodies were meant to do this.
I withdrew my fingers from her opening and trailed the warm wetness through her folds and aroundher clit. I gripped the front of her throat from behind with my other hand to keep her body in place against mine. Her taut nipples rubbed against my forearm banded across her chest.
