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I locate Tucker’s leather jacket, which got hung up on the back of his bedroom door, draping it around my bare shoulders. Next are my knee-high socks. Teagan’s pajama shorts and camisole top will have to do. I bury my face inside the jacket, inhaling Tucker’s masculine scent for just a moment before threading my arms through the sleeves, zipping it up to my neck.
I slide open the glass door and venture out on the deck, determined to override his scent and think about something else other than Tucker and orgasms.
The cold air is the jolt I need, distracting my body’s wants and needs while I lean my elbows on the railing above the rendered balcony wall.
It is still dark outside. Sunrise won’t be for another ninety minutes—give or take.
I shut my eyes, inhaling the crisp new morning deeply. I welcome the cold seeping into my body as a soft breeze sweeps my hair away from my face, producing goosebumps all over my thighs.
Below at the street level, the towering lights are spotlighting the Esplanade. A low hum greets me from the few early birds taking to the road in their cars.
At this time of the hour in Temecula, all you can hear is nature unless a bearded musician is rumbling along my driveway on a motorcycle.
I haven’t been near a beach in too long. I’ve forgotten how soothing the sound of the waves rolling into shore is. Living in the suburbs of Melbourne, I was close to St. Kilda and Brighton beaches and enjoyed surfing on the weekends when I wasn’t working. I wonder if Tucker surfs.
Ugh.
I need Aubrey’s wisdom.
I pull my phone out of the jacket’s pocket, locating Aubrey’s number.
Me:Aubrey are you awake?
Three seconds is all it takes.
Aubrey:Yup.
Me:Are you available to message?
Well, you never know if my cousin is giving Aubrey early morning sex. They need to get it when they can with a baby.
Aubrey:I just put CJ back to sleep. No, Chance and I are not sexing.
Me:Phew
Aubrey:Spit it out, honey. What is keeping you awake? Or should I say who?
Me:Tucker and I made out yesterday, and I mainly got naked. His kisses are… there are no words. Then he dropped to his knees.
Aubrey:YAY! You go, girl!
Me:I am so horny. We didn’t get past kissing, north and south. I let my hair down, and I am not sorry I did. But his sister interrupted us, putting a stop to what we were doing. Now I can’t stop thinking about him and what we did. It is on a continual loop in my mind. He invades my dreams, and I am getting very creative imagining more.
Aubrey:Honey, it is okay to do other things with Tucker. Don’t let your rules stop you from enjoying sex with the man. If the opportunity arises (no pun intended), go with your horny heart. Jump his boner. Play hide the sausage. You deserve his pickle. But remember to wrap his junk.
Me:Chance! Have you taken over Aubrey’s phone?!!!
Aubrey:What gave it away?
Me:*rolls eyes*
Aubrey:Not that this is your cousin, but if it was, my wife agrees. You lost your family, but that doesn’t mean you have to punish yourself. I wasn’t open with the woman I had only just met, and I could have lost her forever because of it. You are allowed to find happiness or a one-night stand. Or even just get jiggy-with-it. You gave yourself a year to grieve without distractions and do what you needed to do for yourself. If Tucker makes your heart sit up and sing, then he isn’t a distraction. He’s a possibility for a road to happiness. Tucker shows you he cares about you, and I believe he does. He has my vote as a good guy when we have talked. The guy has shown you his home, his family, a small part of his world, so let horny take the wheel and see what happens. I am sure you know where he is sleeping. Go knock on that door, talk to him, and take it from there. If he wants to bang your brains out, then—
Aubrey:It is me again, not my filthy husband. Yes, to most of what my husband said, or just toss-and-turn until the house wakes up and then come home and let what you missed out on drive you crazy. None of this advice has anything to do with bets. We won’t judge you, and you shouldn’t judge yourself. You both already know you will separate later this morning. Be a wild child, ride the wind, and see where it takes you. Or not.
Aubrey:Chance again. Sex isn’t the answer to everything, but it sure is a good time had by all. I think by now you know within your heart whether he is worth the ride. I don’t doubt he would move mountains for you if you asked him to. Don’t be afraid to invite him in and tell him what you told me. Be transparent or choose a better time to do it. So, now that I am awake and my wife is awake, and Bugger and our child are asleep *waggles eyebrows* if you don’t need our couple advice anymore, I will enjoy my wife because I swear CJ has a built-in cockblocker sensor. And my wife wants all the details when you arrive home, and she says she loves you as do I and goodbye. xxx
Me:I don’t know what I will do. I will let it ride and see where it takes me. See you soon. Love you three xxx
