It was terrifying.
It waseverything.
And the minute I’d woken up this morning, he was on my mind. My lips still tingled from those kisses, and all I wanted was to rush over to his B&B and do it again and again, the same way we’d done yesterday until I had to go to the pub for my shift.I knew the only thing that would help recenter me was a relaxing session with Hailey, and I was right.
My body was slick with sweat, and my muscles ached, but my mind was clearer—if not completely clear. Brock was a problem, and by problem, I meant he was temptation personified, and I wasn’t sure how much longer I’d resist him. No matter how much I wanted to, and I wasn’t sure how much I really wanted to resist him.
Removing my damp yoga gear, I stepped into the hot shower as steam filled the room, Brock still on my mind. “Brock,” I moaned as my fingers found my core, damp and swollen. I plunged two fingers deep, imagining it was him invading my body and whispering those naughty words in my ear. It took an embarrassingly short time before my orgasm claimed me, leaving me momentarily satisfied and then more frustrated when another wave of lust slammed into me.
“Coffee. I need caffeine,” I said as I stepped from the shower and wrapped myself in a towel. I dressed in record time, opting for a simple pair of black leather leggings and a pale green sweater that made my boobs look amazing. With little more than mascara and lipstick, I rushed straight to Mt. Holiday Bakery for coffee and sugar.
The scent of coffee beans and butter slammed into me and put an immediate smile on my face.Coffee never lets you down, unlike men.
“I’d love to know who put that smile on your face.” Brock. His voice was full of the glee I knew I’d see on his face the minute I opened my eyes.
Sure enough, there was a teasing glint in his eyes when I forced myself to look at him. But it wasn’t just the teasing; it was the joy on his face, as if seeing me made him happy. “I think you know exactly who’s responsible.”
Even more humor, mixed with satisfaction, lit his eyes. “Good to know.”
“Brock,” Torey called out.
“You should get your order.” The bakery was mostly empty, but I felt the gazes of the early morning caffeine addicts watching us.
“Our order,” he clarified and turned to the counter before turning with two cups in his hand. “I was going to bring them to you, but now I don’t have to.”
I stared at him as if I didn’t understand English. “You got me coffee.” It wasn’t a question, but Brock nodded.
“And pastries. I hope I chose correctly.”
He brought me coffee. And pastries. “Why?”
His dark brows dipped low. “Because I don’t want to get you something you don’t like.”
“No,” I shook my head. “I mean, why did you get me coffee and pastries?”
“Because you love them, and because I wanted to see you. I haven’t stopped thinking about you since I last saw you.”
My heart rate kicked up at least triple time. “That was just a few hours ago.”
“An eternity,” he replied and nodded to an empty booth. “You have time to sit?”
So much for keeping my distance.I nodded. “Absolutely.” We took the same booth we’d sat in just days ago, though it felt like months had passed since then. I took the first sip and then the second before a moan slipped out. “In the spirit of honesty, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about you either. Or those kisses.”
“At least I’m not in this alone, but I do sense abutcoming.”
I nodded. “Because you are a smart man. This,” I motioned between us, “it’s a bad idea.”
“Agreed,” he sighed as if it physically hurt him to say the words.
His immediate agreement stung, but I kept a smile on my face. “I’m glad we agree.”
He stared at me, his expression unreadable.
“Look, it’s not that I don’t like you, Brock. I do. What’s not to like? And that’s the problem. I already like you, and those kisses make me like you and want you even more. And I worry that if we spend more time together, we’ll keep kissing, and I’ll just like you even more.”
He nodded. “And then I’ll break your heart?”
I nodded. “How could you not? Once you get tired of sleeping with me, what’s left? I’m not successful or exciting or any of the things you’re used to.”
