Page 48 of Protection for Nichole

Apple raised his eyebrows and looked from one to the other. “Really? Like, are you two engaged?”

Jesse reached for her hand. “I don’t have a ring yet, but we’re committed to each other.”

“When are you going to buy that diamond?”

Nichole shook her head. “No diamonds. I’m not flashy, and I’ve done too much research on diamonds and where they come from. I don’t think I could wear one and be okay.”

Jesse pulled her closer and moved her so she could sit on his lap. “I’m glad you told me. So, no diamonds. We’ll find something together.”

“What about antique rings?” Apple’s question was way more intuitive than she’d expected from him.

“Wow, Apple. That’s rather spot-on with my styling. You surprise me.”

His cheeks turned pink. “I pay attention.”

“You do. I’m impressed.” She almost said something about him and dating, but Jesse had said Apple wasn’t into relationships. He might find women to have sex with, but he wasn’t at all interested in settling down with anyone.

This morning, when she’d heard Apple would be coming over, she’d been nervous. Now, she was glad they’d spent time together. They still had some work to do, but she felt like Apple was giving her a chance. Maybe one of the guys had forced the issue, but she felt better about him.

Chapter 41

Jay rolled out of bed,glancing back, stealing a quick glance at Nichole. Anger still slid through him at the thought of someone watching her in Chicago, but she was right, she wasn’t there and wouldn’t be going back. He needed her to stay safe, and she would as long as she was here with him.

How fucked up was it that his woman had been through so much? She needed a break. This weekend, they would spend plenty of time just having fun.

When he was outside with his coffee in hand, his phone buzzed with a text. He took a sip and checked the messages. A smile spread across his lips as he read. They were getting together with Wild’s team for games and fun at a park. He hoped Nichole wanted to go.

Just that second, she stepped out looking so freaking sexy in the long T-shirt she’d pulled on. He wanted to rip it off and take her up against the wall.

“Hey.” He set his mug on the small table beside the two chairs he had outside and went to her. The neighbor’s back patio was too close for him to do more than pull her into a hug. “A group is getting together for fun at a park. They have a few kidsin their group and loads of women. It should be fun. Want to go?”

Nichole leaned back, looking like she was still blinking sleep from her eyes. “Sure. Just not right now. I need coffee.”

Laughter came easily with Nichole, and he kissed the top of her head. “Eleven. We’ll eat lunch at the park. If we go, we need to pick something to bring. I say we do something easy, like buns. No one has claimed them, and that way, we can spend the next few hours having sex instead of in the kitchen cooking.”

Nichole stepped back, a serious look on her face. “I insist on giving you a blow job.”

“But—”

“No butts, well, maybe butts.” Laughter spilled from her lips as she raced inside.

He followed her to the bedroom, happy they were having so much fun together. She was exactly what he needed, and he was going to show her how much he loved her.

When he entered the room, she’d already taken off her clothes and was in the bathroom, stepping into the shower. Shower sex was fun.

He didn’t waste any time getting into the shower with her. In seconds, he had her up against the wall, his fingers on her clit, the other hand on her breasts, teasing her nipples. She writhed against him, brushing up against his cock, making him even harder.

He’d been smart enough to put condoms in the bathroom, so he rolled on one before he slid into her. Soon, they would be able to go without condoms. He pushed the thought away, not wanting to focus on the reason they were using condoms, instead focusing on her luscious ass pressing up against his hips and her tight breasts cupped in his hands.

“Harder!” Nichole begged as she shoved her butt against him, arching her back.

This woman was so freaking sexy. He loved how she got into sex and really enjoyed being with him.

He reached around and found her clit, bringing her to a second orgasm because he was about to come, too. Her moans filled the bathroom, and he was glad his closet sat between the neighbor’s walls and this room. Otherwise, his neighbor would hear way too much.

When Nichole finally came, her pulsing pushed him over the edge. He held onto her, his breath coming in gasps as he emptied his balls into the condom.

Did she want kids? They needed to have a serious talk about their future. Did he want kids? Maybe, maybe not. He hadn’t really given it too much thought. His parents had been too involved in their own lives to give him time. No question, he’d felt their lack of caring.

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