The sound of Sidney’s bell alerted them that dinner was ready to be served. Giving Dru time to consider his offer, Caden stood and extended his hand for hers. She put her hand inside his, and he led her to the dining room, where they feasted on their perfectly prepared meal.
Dru yawned and muttered about how stuffed she was, which Caden loved. He offered to show her to the guest room she could sleep in, which was right next to his room. While she sat on the bench in front of the bed, Caden turned on the water in the soaking tub that was in the center of the shower, then the showerheads. Because of the drain, the tub and shower could overflow and run at the same time.
The sound of a gasp gained Caden’s attention. “I’ve been seeing these kinds of showers at hotels and wanted to go try one. You have these in every room?”
“Every room,” Caden confirmed, closing the door to the shower and stepping further into the bathroom. “Mine is slightly different. It has a bench as well, but yeah. Same soaking tub in the shower.”
“Oh yeah. I’m going to enjoy this.”
Caden laughed, glad she was opening up more and enjoying what he had to offer.
“If you accepted that you were mine, I’d offer to undress you and bathe you,” Caden confessed.
“If you offered, I’d let you.”
A shaky breath escaped him. As much self-control and discipline as Caden had, he couldn’t deny how much he wanted her.
“Nothing I’ve said or done has been to get you in my bed. I want to repeat that I didn’t bring you here for sex, sweetheart. I don’t want that.” His head shook. “I mean, I do, but that’s not what I’m on right now.”
Dru laughed softly as she stepped closer to him. “What if it’s what I’m on right now?” When he didn’t respond immediately, Dru confessed, “No one’s ever looked out for me the way you do. I feel bonded to you, even if I don’t want to. So whatever happens tonight, I consent to.”
Brushing her cheek with his thumb, Caden asked, “Are you sure, Dru?”
“Ye—”
Before she could get the word out completely, Caden was using her belt buckle to pull her close. Their lips connected, shooting sparks through Caden’s heart, warmth through his body, and a territorial declaration that no one else would get to kiss her again through his mind.
Caden took his time undressing her, wanting the moment to be engrained in his brain forever. When he was done, he dressed down to his boxers, then carried her into the shower and placed her in the tub. A smile instantly lifted the corners of her mouth as the water overflowed out of the tub and onto the shower floor.
“Just so you know, I stopped by the store and got these roses for you. I don’t have a random stash that I use on random women,” Caden clarified before grabbing a few roses out of the bouquet on the sink. When he returned, Dru slid down further in the warm water, eyes fluttering and closing completely as he pulled the rose petals and allowed them to drop onto her and the water.
Lowering himself to his knees, Caden pulled her close, and their lips connected for another kiss. He grabbed the towel that was on the tray across the tub and used it to rub her skin. Any doubts he had about Dru wanting him faded away when she gently plucked the towel from his hand, putting his bare fingers on her chest instead. Following her lead, his hands familiarized themselves with her body. By the time he made it between her legs, her chest heaved from anticipation.
Dru spread her legs further, giving him access to her pussy. While his fingers worked her clit, his free hand lifted her foot. His tongue slipped up her foot as his finger slipped inside of her. A quiet moan escaped her as she gripped the edge of the tub. The longer he licked and sucked her toes and fingered her, the heavier her breathing became. Her head flung back and eyes closed as she moaned, walls pulsing as she came against him.
When their eyes locked again, Dru leaned forward and kissed him. Caden stood and removed his boxers, then picked her up. He placed her behind the rain showerhead, where they took turns washing each other’s bodies. After, they dried off and moisturized each other’s skin before making their way to bed.
It wasn’t until Caden made his way between her legs that a brief flicker of nervousness flashed across her face.
“You good?” Caden confirmed, ready to stop if she was going to change her mind.
“Yes. It’s just . . . It’s been a while.”
“What’s a while?” he asked skeptically.
“Three years.”
“Mm.” Tugging his bottom lip between his teeth, Caden shook his head. If she hadn’t been with a man in three years, her pussy was going to have him in a chokehold. “I’ll be gentle,” he promised, and for the rest of the night, as he alternated between feasting on her pussy and gently fucking her senselessly, that was exactly what he was.
As soon asDru’s eyes popped open, there was a smile on her face. For the first time, she went to sleep peacefully and woke up feeling the same way. Caden’s arm was tossed around her, and as much as she wanted to snuggle up against him, she wanted to check on her sister and head home. Regardless of the fairy tale she allowed herself to believe last night, reality was setting in. She needed to go home, talk to her mother, and look for a job.
When she tried to climb out of bed, Caden’s grip around her tightened.
“Where you think you going?” he grumbled, tossing his leg around hers.
Dru chuckled as she relaxed against him. “I was going to shower and stuff and get ready to go. I need to try and figure out what’s wrong with my car and?—”
“Ian had your car towed to a mechanic last night. I’m handling it.”
