Page 60 of Doctor Neighbor

Her eyes lock onto mine, and a raw, unspoken connection goes beyond the physical. It's in the way her breath hitches when I thrust up into her, the way her body trembles with each movement.

We're both chasing the same precipice, desperate to fall over the edge together but terrified of the noise that might accompany our release.

I can feel the tension coiling in my belly, the telltale sign that I'm close. I reach between us, my fingers finding that sweet spot where our bodies join, and I apply just the right amount of pressure to send Cole spiraling into blissful silence.

Her eyes widen, her lips part in a silent cry, and she convulses around me, the rhythmic clenching of her muscles pulling me over the edge with her.

My orgasm hits me like a freight train, my vision whiting out as wave after wave of pleasure courses through me. I bite down on my lower lip, stifling the groan that threatens to escape.

Cole collapses onto my chest, her body shuddering with the aftershocks of her own release. We lay there, entwined and panting, the only sound in the room the erratic beating of our hearts.

After a moment, Cole lifts her head, her eyes searching mine. "You have to go to work, don't you?" she whispers, her voice heavy with regret.

I nod, my hands stroking her back soothingly. "But I'll be back," I promise, pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead.

With great effort, we untangle ourselves from each other and the sheets, both of us acutely aware of the ticking clock. As I get dressed, I can't stop watching Cole… The way she moves with a newfound languor, the way her skin glows in the soft morning light.

I'm already looking forward to the next time I lose myself in her and the next time we can steal a few precious moments away from the world.

As our passionate encounter winds down, I glance at the clock on Cole's nightstand. It's earlier than usual, but I realize I might as well start my day.

"I should probably get going," I say, my voice tinged with reluctance. "I could squeeze in a gym session before surgery."

Cole props herself up on an elbow, her hair delightfully tousled. "Already? I was hoping for a round two.”

“Sounds intriguing. I’m ready.”

“This kitty has seen more action in the last two weeks than in three years. As much as I would like to, I don’t know if I can. What if I make you breakfast?”

I lean in, kissing her softly. "Trust me, I'd love nothing more. But I’m not much of a morning eater. How about we connect later today? I have the weekend off.”

“I can work with that.”

I slide out of bed, locating my scattered clothes. As I dress, I can feel Cole's eyes on me. As usual, it’s a struggle to not crawl back into bed with her.

Once I'm dressed, I turn back to her. She's sitting up now, the sheet pulled around her. The sight of her like this makes my heart ache. If she didn’t have a daughter in the next room and I didn’t have a scheduled early surgery, there is no way I would trade a workout for lying next to this beauty.

But we both have obligations that come into play. And while I like to act like I’m the perpetual kid, I have a strong sense of responsibility. Duty calls.

"I'll see you later?" I ask, moving closer.

She nods, reaching out to straighten my collar. "You better."

I cup her face in my hands, kissing her deeply. It's meant to be a goodbye kiss, but it quickly intensifies. Cole's arms wrap around my neck, pulling me closer. I lose myself in the moment, savoring the taste of her lips and the warmth of her skin.

When we finally part, we're both breathless. I rest my forehead against hers, closing my eyes.

"I don't want to leave," I admit quietly.

Cole runs her fingers through my hair. "Then don't."

I chuckle softly, even as my chest tightens. "You're making this very difficult."

"Good," she whispers, kissing me again. “Any tips to keep it up?”

It takes every ounce of willpower I possess to pull away. As I head for the door, I feel like my heart is being ripped out. The thought of facing the day, of dealing with all the complications of real life, seems unbearably hard compared to staying here with Cole.

At the doorway, I turn back for one last look. Cole blows me a kiss, and I can't help but smile.

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