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He stood and held his hand out to me. It was natural to take it and allow him to interlace his fingers with mine, his palm flat against mine as we walked down the wooden steps and across the short expanse of lawn to the water that lapped on the shore.
“The only downside to this property is I can’t have a dock here. If you already have one, you can keep it. Apparently, they’re not good for wildlife.”
“I can imagine.”
“It would be nice to sit on it in the evening, though.”
I lifted my chin, taking in the sight of the moon in the distance. “I get that, but I can’t imagine that being a downside. It’s so peaceful here.” I could almost forget Silas was the owner of a luxury resort. Here, he didn’t have to keep an eye on whatever was going on or nod at every manager he encountered. Here, he was able to relax.
Silas led us to a couple of Adirondack chairs by the shore. He sat in one and tugged me onto his lap. I draped my legs over his and curled into his body, content to be near him and the water.
After a while, I said, “I could sit like this all night.”
His voice rumbled through his chest and into my shoulder. “Me too. But eventually, the bugs will find us.”
I snuggled deeper into his chest, keeping my gaze on the water. “Let’s stay for as long as we can.”
He kissed the top of my head. “Whatever you want.”
When had a man ever anticipated what I needed and delivered it? I couldn’t remember a time anyone took care of me. I did such a good job of it—or maybe I acted like I did—that it didn’t leave room for anyone else. But I enjoyed being here with him like this.
Clouds rolled in, and the air started to smell like rain by the time Silas suggested we clean up.
I was drowsy from the day on the water and the big meal. When I offered to help clean the remnants of our dinner, Silas waved me off, telling me to get ready for bed. I didn’t argue because I was swaying on my feet.
I followed his directions to the top of the stairs and down the hall to the master. The room had soft-gray walls and natural wood furniture I thought might have been handmade. I brushed my teeth with a spare toothbrush I found in the bathroom and brushed my hair with my fingers before washing my face.
I climbed into the king-size bed, and the bedding was so comfortable, I almost drifted off by the time the bed dipped and Silas joined me. His breath was minty fresh, as if he’d just brushed his teeth. “I like having you in my bed.”
I rolled into him, resting my forehead on his chest, loving his warmth and solid presence. He tightened his arms around me like he didn’t want to let me go.
Who would have thought a few months ago I’d be in Silas’s arms? It was incomprehensible, yet I felt more comfortable with him than anyone else.
He kissed my forehead. “Go back to sleep.”
At his insistence, I closed my eyes again and fell asleep, content in his arms.
Sixteen
GIA
The next morning, I woke up feeling slightly panicked to find myself still at Silas’s house. I needed to get to work early, but I had to drive home and shower.
Silas’s arm tightened around me. “What are you thinking about so hard?”
I shifted in his arms so that I could see his face. “I can’t believe I stayed overnight. I need to get to work.”
“I’m positive you hire competent employees who can handle things if you’re running late one day.”
Anxiety curled in my stomach. “That’s not the point. I should be there. I’m the face of the company.”
“And it’s a beautiful face,” he said as he rolled me so I was flat on my back, and then he was kissing me.
“You’re distracting me.”
“That was the point.” He shoved my shirt up and palmed my breast. I was putty in his hands when he touched my nipples. There was a zing that traveled straight to my clit, and I lifted my hips, seeking friction.
He obliged by moving between my legs and grinding his cock where I needed him most.
