Boom’s thoughts as he stood on the balcony, looking out at the lights of Minneapolis. It was stupid to come, to think he’d be welcomed, even after his mother had called. The years had proven to be a divider, one that they couldn’t destroy now, one that would always be there. His only hope for the whole trip was that it might prove to be the opening he needed to gain back the friendship he had once with Justin, but even that was shattered.
“Can’t sleep?” He turned to find Wynn leaning on the glass door, a blanket wrapped around her, blonde hair slightly tousled from sleep. “It’s late. You need to get some rest.” She came to stand next to him. “How long have you been awake?”
He glanced down, his hands itching to touch her. Awake? Heck, he never got to sleep. After a quiet dinner at a restaurant around the corner, they made their way to the apartment, exhausted. He had gone to bed with her, hoping that cuddling her tight against his body would ease the tension in his body. After hours of lying there staring at the walls, he finally got up.
The smell of sweet vanilla from her shampoo and the round curves of her body hardened his shaft as soon as she settled against his body. “A bit,” he lied, not wanting to explain how he’d spent the night.
“Anything I can do to ease the worries on your mind?” She slid her arm across his back, the blanket now wrapped around them both.
“There’s nothing we can do here, but I don’t want to leave yet.”
“Melody will cover the shop, and you’ve got leave from the SEALs to deal with the family emergency. We’ll stay as long as you want.”
Her hand caressing his back broke the last of his control. He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her to him, and lowered his head. Their lips met, her mouth opening, letting his tongue explore. His hand slipped under the blanket, grabbing her ass to lift her off her feet. She wrapped her legs around his waist, her arms locked around his neck to draw him closer.
His groin throbbed with desire. He wanted nothing more than to take her to bed and have her scream his name. He broke the kiss, enjoying her warm breath over his face. “I should have left you here while I dealt with my fucked up family.”
“Why? Ashamed of me?” Her breath came in gasps.
“Hell no! I just didn’t want you to have to deal with their shit, though I have to say it was mild, guess that was because we were in public.” He squeezed her tighter to him. “You know, I’ve wanted you since I first laid eyes on you. I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to be with someone as much as I want you.” Adrenaline flooded his veins.
“I want your hands on my body, your lips on mine. Please…” she begged.
Without further invitation, he walked the two quick strides through the door and back to the bedroom. He lowered her on the bed, the blanket discarded on the floor. Whisking her nightshirt over her head, he took in the sight of her naked body. He tossed the nightshirt aside, slid his hand over her waist, and knelt before her. He wedged his body between her legs. Trailing kisses along her neck, hunger coursed through him. He wanted to take his time, get reacquainted with every inch of her body. He claimed her nipple with his mouth, sucking it and flicking his tongue over them.
“Oh, Jared,” she moaned, and tugged at his jeans.
Reluctantly, he released her nipple to lay kisses over her shoulder and up her neck until he could gaze into her hazel eyes. “You’re beautiful.” Her cheeks reddened as he pushed her back on the bed and crawled next to her. “I want you on top, to see your body riding mine. I want to see your beauty highlighted by the moonlight.” He rolled onto his back, pulling her with him until she rested on top, caressing her curves.
He slid his hand between their bodies, his fingers teasing her and entering her, tantalizing her with yearning for more. She arched her back, giving his fingers deeper access. As the
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