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Wow, I haven’t talked about that in a very long time. I know I shouldn’t, not to the journalist, but it really feels like this is off the record, and we’re just talking. At this moment, it seems like I can trust Riley.
“Aww, no, that sucks.” She frowns at me. “I was lucky enough to avoid any relationships when I was in school—although I didn’tfeellucky at the time.” I laugh along with her. “So, I didn’t get my heart broken as a teen, but I bet that really sucked.”
As her eyes flicker with emotion, I find myself looking inward and wondering if that’s why I have kept people at arm’s length for such a long time. I got cheated on in high school, my girlfriend with my best friend, and that really did a number on me. I never know what people want from me and if they really care aboutmeor about my status… my career.
Hmm, I’ve never made the connection like that, but it might be right. If I want to move on with my life and finally move forward, then I guess I need to let go of the past.
“Would you like another drink?” I reach across and grab the wine bottle, which I’ve strategically placed near the hot tub, just in case.
She nods eagerly. “Yeah, sounds good. Then maybe you can tell me all about your parents and your life growing up.”
I roll my eyes because, obviously, it’s different the other way around; there’s no denying it. Her asking me questions comes with a lot of implications, but I feel a bit more open tonight. Whether it’s the hot tub setting or the champagne, I don’t know, but I think I will tell her a few things about my life. Nothing too deep because I still have my walls up a little; they aren’t going to come crashing down in an instant. But I’m ready to open up to her a little bit. Certainly more than ever before…
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The more we talk, the closer she gets to me, and the more consumed by the sizzling between us I become. Riley really is intoxicating. I kinda noticed that in the elevator when we first met. But now I canreallyfeel it. Shit, she isgorgeous. Every fiber of my being reacts to this woman in ways I wasn’t expecting. It’s like little electrical bolts shooting through my veins all the time. Incredible.
I lean back and stretch my arm around her, just testing the waters a little, and much to my surprise, Riley draws a little nearer to me. She snuggles under my arm and blinks up at me, showing me those cute green eyes underneath her long, luscious lashes.
The way my heart flutters, IknowI can’t resist any longer. I want to breathe her in, to inhale her, to know what it’s like to taste her. My stomach flip flops as I lean in, but I don’t need to be nervous because Riley’s eyes hood over. She tilts her head back and purses her lips out towards me. She definitely wants this, too.
Even though we’re definitely blurring all the lines, it feels incredible to tuck my thumb underneath her chin and to bring those beautiful plump lips of hers to mine. As we connect, after what feels like a lifetime of temptation, fireworks erupt like crazybetween us. The sparks I already knew were there, swell and bloom into something phenomenal.
She parts her lips a little, inviting me to snake my tongue between her lips. I take the opportunity and massage her tongue with my own. My heart stops fluttering and actually hammers violently against my rib cage as I pull her closer to me. Now that I’ve crossed that line, I want to explore all of her, to feel every part of her body. I’m screaming out for her.
“Should we get out of the hot tub?” I pant as soon as we break apart just a little bit. “Head inside?”
Our bodies are too slippery in here; we’re soaking, and the air outside is growing colder by the moment. All I want to do is hold her in the warmth and see where this chemistry can go. Luckily, Riley nods and agrees with me. She takes my hand and allows me to lead her through the doors and back inside my home. I don’t take my eyes off of her the entire time because I can’t. I just can’t.
Chapter 8—Riley
As Alex looks at me with a fire in his eyes, a dizzy desire races right through me. I want him. There’s a deep throbbing inside of me that can’t get enough. I have a funny feeling that I might have been feeling this way ever since Alex and I got trapped in the elevator together, but that kiss really sealed the deal.
As soon as we’re inside, his hand grazes my cheek, an intense spark races through my body, and everything else melts away. I know that I shouldn’t, I really do, but I lean in regardless and press my lips lightly up against his. We’ve already crossed the line; it’s so far behind us now, it shouldn’t matter, but a little part of me is still worried. I can’t help it.
My job is on the line here. The only problem is it feels so good that I can’t help but ignore everything else. Rational thought is long gone.
He takes my hand once more and leads me into his bedroom. Not that I’m taking in any of the surroundings. Right now, I’m way too fixated on him. His hazel eyes are dancing with flames—he needs me so badly I can tell it hurts. That turns me on so much I can hardly breathe.
As he pushes me onto the bed and starts kissing me more frantically, showing me more of the passion that he’s currently feeling, the fiery desire that sparks in my underwear quickly becomes too much to bear.
He rolls over until he’s on top of me, and he presses that sexy body up against mine until I can hardly stand it any longer. My hands trail all over his body, experiencing intense bolts of lust as I explore his muscles with my fingertips. Fucking hell, of coursehe’s muscular; I expected as much because he’s an athlete, but wow… I’m blown away. He istaut.
I can’t stop touching him, but thankfully, by the way Alex is groaning with joy, he feels the same way, too. He’s exploring me in a slow and gentle way, and I find myself really enjoying the way he’s grazing over me, exploring every peak and dip. We’re still soaking wet, which surprises me because I’m sizzling all over.
I grind my hips against his thick, bulging erection, wanting him to know exactly what I want from him, but he seems to be holding back, keeping everything inside, allowing me to drive myself crazy for a few moments.
I can’t take it. I can’t stand the teasing. It’s driving me damn near insane, so I dip my hand into his underwear, peeling back the wet material, and I start to run my hand over his length in a way that has him trembling like crazy above me.
Wow, he’shuge.I can’t help but wonder what I’m going to do with him… or more, what he’s going to do with me!
Alex has done nothing but surprise me all night long—from saving me to the hot tub and then the kiss. I want to do the same. I want to shock him, give him a night to remember, so without thinking too hard about it, I slide myself down the bed until I’m near enough to take him in my mouth. He cries out in pleasure as I part my lips for him, and his groans become even more intensified as he grinds into my mouth, practically fucking it. I might not have any control over the situation; he might have every scrap of power over me, yet I still feel like a goddess. As he slides in and out of my mouth, he’s calling out my name with every thrust, proving that I’m the only one on his mind.
In a fit of passion, Alex pulls his cock from my mouth, and he slips himself off the end of the bed. With one flirtatious wink, he grabs hold of my thighs and pulls me down toward him, until he’s between my legs, breathing on my entrance, again being the one to give me a surprise.
“You’re so fucking hot,” he pants as I claw at the sheets beneath me. “You’re so fucking sexy, Riley, what the hell are you doing to me?”
I try to reply, to say something back, but I’m too breathless to even think, never mind speak. He has my head swimming crazily with passion, so much so that I might as well be floating on air.
