Page 104 of Luci’s Lullaby

On the ride home, the only sound in the truck is my music. Charlee’s hair is blowing in the wind from the open window, the moon is full, and there’s a warm breeze.

Her hand rests in mine as I hold it on my thigh. That kiss changed everything. All I’ve thought about all night is getting her home and making love to her.

Love.

Every thought I have is wrapped up in love, Luci, and Charlee. Yes, I love Reese. The rest means so much to me, but these girls are changing me. I need to be a better man for them.

I want to be.

“You’re quiet.”

She gazes at me. “I’m taking it all in.”

I flip my signal light on and turn into my complex. She rolls the window up but never let’s go of my hand. A warm sensation floods my body. My pulse races making me feel lightheaded.

I park and reluctantly let go of her hand. The only time I haven’t held it tonight was when I was playing. She meets me at the front of the truck, taking my hand in hers again.

“I swear, your palm should be a sweaty mess right now.”

“Alden, I’m as nervous as you are. Maybe I’m not showing it, but I’m scared.” She begins to tremble, and everything in me wants to protect her. Even from me.

“We don’t have to do this if you’re not sure about it.” My heart pounds in my ears, almost deafening me.

Sadness clouds her features. “If you don’t believe in this, then no, I don’t want it. I’ve waited so long for you to look at me the way you did tonight. I don’t want it if it isn’t real.”

I take her hand and lay it over my heart. “Do you feel this, the way my heart beats for you? I’ve waited all my life for this kind of rhythm.”

Her lips find mine, and I’m lost to her intoxicating elixir. I fight the door open, dragging her in with me. Kicking the door shut, I wrap my hands around her and pull her to me.

Our mouths move with one another like a timed routine. It’s as if our lips have never touched the other before. I push her against the wall, hiking her leg on my hip.

I break away long enough to murmur in her ear, “Not here.” I pick her up, and her legs lock behind me as I carry her to the bedroom.

She kisses my neck as I palm her ass, and it’s making my cock do all sorts of things. We fall onto the bed in utter chaos, both of us wanting the same thing and needing more.

“We need to slow down,” I pant.

“Yeah, okay.” She nods. “You first.”

I sit up and reach over my head, yanking my shirt off. Her eyes blaze as she follows my lead. Her breasts bounce as she uncovers them, and my cock hardens.

I hook my fingers in front of her pants, pulling her to me. I pop the button and slowly unzip them.

“Dear God, can’t you go faster?” she mewls.

“I love that you think I’m a god.”

Her eyes smolder as she lays back, and I drag her jeans from her legs. I don’t stop there because I need this woman naked and spread in front of me. I peel her panties from her and lean over to open my drawer.

She cocks her brow. “Are you taking my panties again?”

“I sure the hell am because I want all of your panties and you preferably without them when I’m around.”

Charlee squirms with a simper. “Be careful what you wish for.”

“It’s not a wish, it’s a need.”

She sits up, opening my pants and pushing them down my legs. Her eyes follow them as they hit the floor. She slides from the bed and onto her knees.