Page 35 of The Only Reason


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This… This is something else. This is electric. This isn’t leaving my mind or lips anytime soon.

This isn’t some “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” story. Come hell or high water, I am going to find a way to get my hands on Violet’s neck, shoulder, chest, the curve of her hip, and the strength of her thighs turning to jelly when I slip my fingers in.

“Dakota? Everything okay?” Kate pulls me from my thoughts and I know my face is red. Thankfully, I can keep myself hidden behind the camera. My Canon has the extra battery pack and flash, giving me more of a barrier.

“Yeah, all good. I was just thinking of some other positions—poses.” I add, worried I’d reveal my true thought process. I take a deep breath, forcing myself to focus. I keep telling myself, the faster I get through these photos, the faster I can get my lips back on Violet’s.

Damn, she’s addictive.

I let Kate and Austin lead the way through the Grand Canal Shoppes, snapping photos of them every few steps. They stop occasionally, sharing a kiss or posing quickly before continuing. We are making our way from The Palazzo, through The Venetian, around the outside with the bridge and gondoliers, and back up. It is astonishing how many spots are tucked away, waiting for someone to come along and photograph them.

“You know, I think I like it here,” Violet whispers into my ear while I center the frame on Kate and Austin, across the indoor river as they pose.

“The Venetian?” I ask, face still pressed to my camera.

“Vegas.” She breathes the word out like it’s the most relaxing thing she’s said.

“I do too. Had some, uh, pretty incredible experiences here,” I tease, playfully bumping my elbow into Violet’s side.

She lets out a soft laugh, agreeing with me, and I feel the tip of her fingers slide across my lower back. No one else can see it, making it all the more intoxicating. She drags her fingers back and forth as I keep shooting, like it is natural for us. The others have wandered off, waiting until Kate is finally satiated with photos—which thankfully doesn’t take much longer.

We all make our way back to our hotel rooms, to slip into something more comfortable, although I am going to be sad to see Violet’s dress cast aside.

The door hasn’t even fully clicked shut when Violet’s hands are sliding her dress up her thighs, exposing her perfect ass. She keeps sliding it up over her head, casting a sly look over her shoulder, smirking when she confirms I am indeed watching her. Her hair cascades across her back in place of where her dress has just been. She brushes a few strands over her shoulder, dragging only her index finger as slowly as she can.

She is putting on a show for me.

I start to step forward, to join her, but she shakes her head. She unclips her strapless bra, letting it fall to the ground before leaning forward to pick up the pair of insanely short shorts. I watch her every move as she changes in front of me, building my need for her in every movement. The irony that I am getting turned on by her putting on clothes as well is not lost on me. This girl could be wearing a ten-year-older baggy sweatshirt and pants and I’d find her intoxicating.

Finally, she is dressed and the show is over. I close the gap between us, slipping my hands around her cheeks to her neck and diving in with as much intensity I can. I know our time is limited and I want to get in as much as I can.

When we part, I see a lazy, satisfied smile spreading across her face. “You should change too.” Her voice is thick with desire, like she wants me to return the favor.

“That can wait.” I lean in for another kiss but Violet turns her face just enough for me to collide with her cheek instead.

I am expecting her to say something, anything, but she is just smirking at me. Knowing she isn’t going to let me kiss her until I change, I pull my dress over my head, throwing it across the room in one fluid movement. I start to lean to grab my own shorts when Violet’s fingers slide along my hip and to my stomach, pausing just above my panties. I freeze, hoping she will keep going.

“I just want to touch you right now.”

“You just want to tease me, is what you’re doing.” I lean toward her, knowing she’ll bait me.

“Now you know how I feel every time I look at you.” She leaves her fingers lightly pressing into my stomach, reminding me of how close we are as I slip my shorts on.

“I already knew how it feels.” I pull her against me, crashing my lips against hers before she can think twice. We pull at each other, desperately trying to hold back despite not wanting to.

I start walking her back against the wall when the abrupt knocking on the door causes both of us to jump, ruining the moment.

“Dammit,” I mutter under my breath, stepping back from Violet. She stands still while I grab a pale yellow tank top from the bed before swiping my phone from the counter and turning for the door.

Violet shimmies past me as they knock again.

“Come on, guys! Save something for tonight!” Kate screams.

I expect Violet to turn red—either embarrassment or anger—but she doesn’t. It doesn’t even phase her. She just looks back at me, smiling. “Don’t worry, babe. We’re not done yet.”

Fuck. She’s good.

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