Page 59 of All My Heart

“Sometimes we have to support the family though. Dad doesn't want outsiders in the business.”

We hired construction workers, but no one was allowed in the office but family. “Maybe it's time we changed that.”

Dad hadn't said anything to me because he got Hudson to do his dirty work. He thought I'd cave easier if it came from my brother. I loved him, but I was done doing what was right for the family.

“How are you going to start this business while you're on vacation?”

That stung because I was going to have to come home, and soon if I wanted to get it off the ground. I just had to finish this one project first. Axel drove his truck down the lane, kicking up gravel as it went. “I'm working on something while I'm here.”

“And what is that exactly?”

“I'm renovating a cabin.” My gaze was on Axel as he parked, then got out.

“I thought you wanted to do design.”

“I'm still working out the details. But I think I'd like to be more hands-on.” My heart picked up as Axel walked toward me, pulling his shirt over his head.

He had a wicked promise in his eyes that had me heating all over, and it had nothing to do with the temperature of the water. When he unbuttoned his jeans, I said, “Listen, Hudson, I have to go.”

“We're not done talking about this?—”

Axel pushed his jeans and briefs down, then off. His cock bobbed impressively against his stomach. I moved over to the side of the hot tub, grinning up at Axel.

“I am.” I had more pressing matters to take care of. I hit End on the conversation and set my phone aside. I was done with my family's opinions on my life, at least for the night. “Are you coming in?”

Axel stood at the edge of the hot tub. “This reminds me of that night we met.”

“Except you were wearing more clothes.” I waved him in. “ It must be cold out there.”

Axel barely suppressed a shiver before he climbed in next to me, drawing me into his arms. I squealed. “You're freezing!”

“You can warm me up.” His voice rumbled through my body.

“The water will warm you up.” I pressed against his chest, but he wouldn't let me go.

His arms had banded around my body, holding me to him. When his cock lodged in my folds, I moaned.

Axel nibbled his way behind my ear and down my neck. “Who were you talking to?”

“My brother. He was telling me all the reasons why opening my own business is reckless.” I sounded breathless.

He bit my neck lightly. “He said that?”

“Uh-huh.” I nodded.

“And what do you say?”

I couldn't think straight when his hands were on me. “That it's none of his business.”

“That's my girl.” Hope surged through me at the possessive tone of his words.

His hand found my clit, and he rubbed, getting me ready for his cock.

“Axel, I need you.” There was something about working so close to him in that bathroom but not able to touch him that heated my entire body.

He lifted me. Then I slid down his length, my mouth opening on a gasp as he filled me completely. “I'll never get enough of you.”

I liked that I was so important to him. But it hurt to think we only had a short time together.

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