“It doesn’t look like anyone slashed it.”I repocket myphone andopen the truck door and leaning into the backseat to retrieve a hoodie, which I pass to her. “Put this on.”
“Why?” She rubs her hands over her exposed arms.
Impatient, I tug my hoodie over her head. “So you’re warm while I change the tire, Princess.”
“Oh.” She tugs the excess material up around her chin, inhaling deeply.
“Yeah,” I say, grabbing the tool I need to access my spare. “Oh.”
I make quick work of changing the tire, but by the time thespare’son andwe’reready to roll,I’ma sweaty mess. “Gonnahave to hit the shower before taking you to bed.”
She smirks. “Well, I could always join you... conserve water and what not.”
“Yes, please.” I open her door for her and lift her into the truck before rushing around to the driver’s side. “Any chance to get you naked and wet is a win for me.”
I start the truck and pull out of the parking lot, pushing the pedal to the floor. I’m determined to make the drive in record time.
“What’s the hurry, speed racer?” Scarlet asks, gripping theoh shithandle as I take the ramp onto the highway.
“Just ready to get home.” I flick on my blinker and merge, my grip on the steering white knuckle, so to keep from reaching for her. “To have youwet, naked, and panting beneath me asyoutell meyoulove meover and over and overagain.
Fucking hell, the mere thought has me ready to pull the truck to the side of the road, but my girl deserves more than a sweaty fuck on the side of the road.She deserves it all, and I damn sure intend to be the one to give it to her. For the rest of our lives, ifshe’lllet me.
“Okay, Sunshine.” She giggles, and I swear I feel it all the way down in my soul. “Just be sure to get us there safely.Can’tdo any of that if we end up in a ditch.”
“Your safety is always my priority.” I send her a sidelong glance. “Lucky for you, I’m EVOC trained.”
Her earlier giggle morphs into a full-blown laugh. “You know I have no idea what that means, right?”
“It means I know how to get us home quickly—and safely.”
“Well, then, by all means,” she says,walking her fingers across my thigh, so her pinky brushes against my dick.
It twitches, and I punch the gas pedal a little harder. “Princess,” I warn.
“What?” She simpers, stretching her grip to palm me completely. “I justwannaplay.”
“Thought you were worried about safety?” I press my hips upward, grinding myself against her hand.
“Thought you were trained for this.” She shifts in her seat, rubbing her thighs together.
“Maybe not this exactly,” I say as the gate at the end of my driveway comes into view.
“Good thing we’re home.” She unbuckles once the gate closes behind us.
“I love hearing you call my house home. You know that right?”
“And I love you.” Her voice is soft, a feather-light whisper, but damn if itdoesn’tlight me up like the Fourth of July.
I groan as I lead her through the front door, quickly disarming and rearming the system.“Let’s get you inside so Icanstrip youout of that sexy as hell dressand show you just how much I love you, too.”
Scarlet tugs my hoodie over her head and tosses it toward the couch. “Help me with my zipper?”sheasks, turning to give me her back.
“With pleasure.” I grab the pull and tug, my knuckles skimming along her spine as the teeth give way.“You’re so fucking gorgeous.” I pepper her neck and shoulders with kisses. “So fucking mine.”
She shimmies out of the dress, revealing nothing but her smooth, tanned,nakedskin.
“You were…bare… under that dress all night?” I damn near choke trying to get the words out as she stands before me in nothing but her thighhigh bootsanda naughty smile.
