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“Maybe, but so much has happened, so much hurt. I’m concerned if we get too deep, one of us will get hurt when all of this is over.”
If I have my way, nobody is walking away from anything, but I know she’ll run if I suggest that. Audrey is skittish and still keeping secrets and until she trusts me with those, we don’t stand a chance. Lucky for her I’m a patient man.
“How about we take each day as it comes and carry on as we are? Being with me and Tia isn’t so bad, is it?”
Her nose wrinkles as her fingers play over my nipple, making my dick twitch back to life.
“Tia is the best, and I adore spending time with her. She’s like a walking dose of sunshine on a cloudy day. You, however, are a giant pain in my ass.”
I move fast, rolling to pin her to the bed with my body as she giggles, and it’s like a dose of pure serotonin being pumped into my veins. Will I ever not love this woman? I know the answer to that, but I need to keep a clear head for Tia’s sake.
“Pain in your ass, hey?”
“Yep, but also kind of sweet and cute, too.”
I drop my head and kiss her slowly, tenderly, trying to convey everything I feel for her.“Sweet and cute aren’t good for my reputation, Belle.”
“It’s okay, Hudson. Your secret is safe with me.”
This I know, but as I swing her up into my arms and carry us into the shower to get us dirtier before we clean up, I wonder if my heart is as safe.
15Audrey
This week has been perfect.Hudson and I seem to have found a rhythm that includes daily orgasms and, yes, that’s plural. I haven’t bothered to go home to my apartment. We have so much to do to organize this wedding ceremony, in such a short space of time, that it seems silly to go home just to spend all night on the phone. This way I get to wake up to his head between my legs and I couldn’t be happier about it.
Sex with Hudson was always fantastic, but this is next level. We connect in a way that feels like he can read my every need. And he makes me feel safe enough to be myself without the worry of judgment.
“Audrey, are you almost ready to go?”
I lift my eyes to see his reaction when he steps into the bedroom we now share, and he doesn’t disappoint. His footsteps falter and he stills in the doorway as his gaze moves over my body with a slow hungry perusal.
“Wow, you look heart-stopping beautiful.”
I blush and dip my head to see the outfit I chose for the dinner my parents are throwing us. I wanted to look beautiful for Hudson tonight. He’s doing so much for me and my family and I want him to know how much it means to me. My dress is a one-shoulder, sleeveless, green velvet with a thigh slit, and a high waist that showcases all my curves while remaining elegant enough to be around my parents.
“Do you like it?”
Hudson shakes his head, as he walks toward me and takes my hand, spinning me in a full circle.
“No, like isn’t a strong enough word. But then you’d look beautiful in a Target bag.”
I raise my brow and smirk. “Target, really?”
Hudson rolls his eyes and pulls me against him. “Fine, Dior.” He strokes a finger over the curve of my breast, making me shiver with desire for him.“This is my favorite color on you.”
I glance up and find his eyes on me. “I know.”
We stand entranced by each other, and I wonder, not for the first time, how I’ll survive walking away from him.
“We should go. I don’t want to give Lincoln a reason to hate me more than he already does.”
Guilt blooms in my chest as I nod and grab my bag from the dressing table. My wedding and engagement ring twinkle in the light and it shocks me how quickly I’ve grown to love the weight of the gold against my skin.
I should tell Hudson everything. He has a right to know, but I can’t stand the thought of him looking at me like I’m broken. I just want to enjoy this time we have.
We’re quiet on the drive over to my parents’ place. It’s not awkward or forced, but nice. We park and walk to the door of my parents’ home, where a uniformed member of our household staff is taking coats.
“You okay?”
