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There wasn’t that much to do in actuality. She’d finished a month’s worth of work, double and triple checking the details. All was a ruse to keep herself from thinking of her problems. She received text messages from her mother about not responding to Frederick, so she sent him a vague reply and blocked both numbers. Her bigger problem was Rick.
He was the kind of problem she grew to crave. The attention and care he showered her with were ten times that he’d given before their separation. She’d never felt so desired and cherished. Her resolve was quickly crumbling, and she almost didn’t care. Rick was the only man who thought to fight for her.
Only days after his confession and he’d done more than anyone had in her thirty-two years of life. Even her father couldn’t match up. Before Rick, Alex was the one who treated her as an equal.
As she gathered her stuff and turned off the lights, her thoughts trailed as she locked up.
“You’re finally out,” a deep voice said behind her.
Charlie nearly jumped, if not for Rick’s steady hands on her shoulder.
“Sorry, didn’t mean to scare you.”
Inspecting him and his new outfit from today, she drew the conclusion. “Did you come back to wait for me?”
“Sure did,” he said matter-of-factly. “Which level did you park on?”
“This exact floor.” She pointed, heart fluttering rapidly against her chest. He waited for heragain. It wasn’t as late as the last time, and a few stores were still opened, but he’d taken time forher.
As they walked toward the lot, he started carrying a conversation while she remained quiet.
“I think I’m making progress,” he said brightly. “Alec taught me how to turn my head without pulling a muscle…”
He continued to talk when they stopped by her car. She brought the SUV today, needing the space to bring in her deliveries of makeup supplies.
Rick’s face was gentle and innocent, rambling like a sweet schoolboy excited about a new discovery. A strand of hair fell to his forehead, urging her to brush it back. His jawline was still clean-shaven, and she wanted to reach out and feel the stubble she loved on him.
“I wanted to do my best since Alec said you didn’t have much of an idea to go from for your ads, so we’re trying for a variety of looks. Then?—”
She interrupted by flinging herself into his arms. He caught her at the very last second with anoomph, surprise hitting him as he encased her tight against his chest. Tears watered down her swollen eyes, held back by brute willpower.
She whispered, “I missed you.”
He held her high enough that her legs swung in the air. She was wrapped so tightly she could hardly breathe. When he set her down, her arms looped around his neck as they stared into each other’s eyes.
“Thank god.” Rick looked relieved, exhaling a long breath before capturing her lips in a kiss so strong she felt his need. Her moan fell between their mouths as she returned his kiss.
She felt him lose control when he sucked her mouth like a thirsty vagrant. Their hands roamed in sync, hers on his strong back, and his tickling her sides. Pliant lips reacquainted with hers, stripping away the void left by their separation.
“You smell so good,” came his hoarse voice while nipping her lips. “I dreamed of this.” He kissed her nose. “Your skin.” He kissed her cheek. “Your mouth.” He went back to take her lips for another drugging kiss.
As Rick’s lips wandered down her neck, she allowed herself to enjoy, not wanting this to end. Feeling for her car’s door handle, she pulled it open, and they fell into the empty back seat.
As soon as they were inside, Rick shut the door and hauled her to him. She squealed at the sudden pull, but settled comfortably on his lap. And then their mouths were off in their exploration. She hungrily met his kiss with an urgency that surprised her. Her hand gripped the back of his neck and he rested his hand around her waist. She tasted chocolate and cream from his breath, swallowing him as if eating him as a treat.
His groan vibrated within their closed lips, sending shockwaves throughout her flushed body. She loved how attuned he was to her need, how perfectly he matched the wavelength of her desire.
Her skin screamed to be touched, and she was busy with her own hands. She couldn’t get enough, and suddenly kissing him just wasn’t enough. The buildup of heat rushed from head to toe, the pressure rising too quickly it was hurting her. When his lips moved from her mouth to her chin, she rejoiced.
He might have whispered her name, but she couldn’t hear much through the lust. Taking matters into her own hands, she unlaced the strings tying her top together. Once loosened, she lowered the sleeves and shoved them completely off.
Rick pulled away to look. Entranced, she saw his Adam’s apple move as he swallowed. His eyes were fixed so tightly on her cleavage, wrapped in a whitelacy bra.
Releasing the clasp of her bra, her breasts spilled out for him to view.
“Jesus fuck, Charlie,” he growled almost angrily before a hand made its way to cup her left breast. His thumb roved over the nipple, shocking sensations into her. Her nipple puckered for him, and he groaned before catching it between his lips.
She gasped, then helped him shove her bra and top off. Naked from the waist up, she held onto him, pressing deeper into him as he pleasured her with his tongue, making rounds on her sensitive peak.
