Page 144 of Burning Bridges Duet

“I never thought I could fall for anyone,” he confesses. “But here I am, falling so hard in love with you, it nearly hurts.”

My breath catches in my throat.

“I love you, Liv,” he says before gently kissing me.

After a minute he pulls back, looking into my eyes, which are now watering with emotion.

“I love you too, Chase,” I whisper, and he pulls me into his chest, holding me tightly as we continue swaying to a few more slow songs.

Eventually, we gather our stuff and prepare to leave. Chase links our pinky fingers and leads me back to his bike.

“Thank you for the best birthday I’ve had in years, gorgeous,” he says.

He places my helmet on my head and plants a gentle kiss on my lips before fastening the chin strap. He then adjusts his own helmet and climbs onto the bike. He helps me up behind him, and I wrap my arms tightly around his waist as we set off back to the guys’ place, relishing the thrill of the ride once more.

TWENTY-THREE

I lie on the couch, enjoying the big ass TV the guys have in their living room. Chase and Jaxon are currently at the studio, even though it’s Sunday, because Chris and another employee are sick, while Ryder drove River to his study group and is hanging out there, since we have the rule that no one leaves the house alone. They invited me to join them, but I wanted to embrace my laziness today.

I can’t remember the last time I simply hung out and did nothing, and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. Plus, with the excellent alarm system in the house, not even Jaxon can complain about my indulgent self-care day. I needed this time alone, and they all noticed the weariness in my eyes as they left, but already, I feel so much better.

After a refreshing shower and thorough scrubbing, I’ve settled down with a bowl of popcorn, clad in sweatpants and one of Jaxon’s soft shirts. I should put on something prettier before they get home, but nah. Today is a take it or leave it kind of day.

I hear the door open before Jaxon enters the room, looking exhausted, but as soon as he lays eyes on me, warmth fills his gaze.

“Hey, how was your day?” I ask.

He comes over and lies on top of me, being careful not to put all his weight on me, then buries his face in my chest.

“Long,” he says in a muffled voice. I chuckle and stroke his head, making him moan. “God, I missed you,” he mutters before lifting his head to look me in the eyes and asking, “You feeling better?”

“I do,” I reply with a smile. “I missed you too. Are you hungry? I could order dinner.”

Instead of answering, he lifts himself to hover above me and lowers his lips to mine, kissing me gently. Quickly, the kiss becomes deeper and more passionate. He sits back on his heels, pulling me upwards and getting rid of the shirt I’m wearing. I didn’t put on a bra, and he looks at my chest appreciatively before moving to suck on one nipple and pinching the other with his fingers.

“The others are going to get home soon,” I say with a gasp when Jaxon gets down on his knees in front of the couch. He pulls down my sweats and panties, then tugs me to the edge of the couch.

“I don’t give a fuck,” he says as he spreads my legs and lowers his face to the V of my thighs, inhaling me. “You’re goddamn perfect. I waited the whole day to feel you come all over my face.” I shudder, loving Jaxon’s dirty mouth. “Are you wet for me, sunshine?” he asks, spreading my lips, and I feel myself dripping. “Such a good girl. Now let me eat my dinner.”

I can feel his tongue sliding up my slit, exploring every inch of me, and I let out a moan of pleasure. He’s so skilled with his tongue, flicking and swirling it around my clit, making me arch my back and grip the edge of the couch. He slides a finger inside of me, bending it just enough to hit the perfect spot.

“Oh god, do that again,” I say on a gasp, feeling the tension building inside of me.

He chuckles in response, the vibrations from his laugh adding to the pleasure of his fingers moving inside of me. With his skillful touch, I reach the edge and moan his name as I fall over it.

He wipes his face on my inner thigh, his stubble glistening with my release. I sit up and reach for his shirt, but he removes it with one smooth move, just like all hot guys do. I fumble with his belt, eager to finally touch him, but he stops my fingers and kisses me deeply before taking off his pants and boxers himself. He stands tall, his impressive length and girth twitching as I take him in.

“Don’t look at me like that, sunshine, or this will be over way too soon,” he warns.

I grasp him firmly in my hand and give him a quick, hard pump, causing him to let out a moan of pleasure. I love that he’s vocal in the bedroom. It turns me on even more. I tighten my grip around him and run my tongue along his length, from the base to the tip, savoring every inch of him before taking him fully into my mouth. I wrap my lips around him and swirl my tongue, taking him in as deep as I can. His moans turn into a growl, and he grips my hair, gently guiding my head. I bob up and down, taking him in and out of my mouth. When his breathing becomes ragged, I know he’s close, so I suck harder, using my hand to stroke the base of him as I take him deeper. He lets go of me and steps back.

“Sunshine, I need to feel your tight pussy when I come,” he says with a groan, his hands grabbing me under my arms and pulling me to my feet. “Bedroom,” he orders before spanking my backside, making me laugh as I hurry in front of him towards his room.

He follows closely behind and lifts me effortlessly, throwing me gently onto the bed. He lowers himself on top of me, kissing me deeply.

“Get on your hands and knees for me,” he commands, and I comply, looking back at him and seeing the desire in his eyes.

My ass is raised up in the air in offering to him. He trails a hand from my back to my ass before he takes a firm grip of my ass cheeks and spreads them apart, making me moan.