Page 73 of Starlight Bay

“Do you want me to stop?” He lifted his head, his eyes wide and serious.

“Definitely not.”

Smiling, he ducked back down and kissed my panties. His fingers deftly found my core and pressed against it using just the right amount of pressure. I squirmed with pleasure while he stroked me until my panties were wet. Arching up against his hand, he finally peeled the small strip of fabric off my body until I was fully naked.

“Come here.” I dragged Nick up towards me, maneuvering him so our bodies lined up, fitting together like pieces of a puzzle. He levered up above me and I spread my legs for him; he pressed against me, his hardness stiff between my thighs.Gripping his ass, I kneaded and massaged before slipping my fingers into the waistband of his briefs and pulling them all the way off. With my index finger, I circled the tip of his cock until I felt a drop of wetness and Nick inhaled one sharp breath. He pulsated in my hand, every muscle in his torso tight and ready.

“Do you have protection?” I murmured, gazing up at him.

He nodded, jumping off me and jogging to the bathroom. Three seconds later he was back, ripping open a foil packet.

“Always prepared,” I joked. “I’m not even going to dive into the implications of that right now.” I grabbed his hands, pulling him back on top of me.

Nick grinned. “Probably best.” Then he dropped his lips onto mine, our tongues tangling as our hips moved together, finding our rhythm. His hands roamed my body, finding all my pleasure points. He caressed me until I was slick and starry-eyed with want as he pushed into me with one, then two fingers.

“Mmm, I want you. Now.” I stroked him harder as he gripped my waist, pushing into me, his eyes never leaving my face.

“God, I missed you,” he said, thrusting. I answered by squeezing my muscles around him and meeting his undulations, pressing my lips hard against his. We moved together, our bodies melting into one, our breathing ragged with need.

“Come for me, baby,” Nick murmured into my hair as he smashed up against me. I answered by wrapping my legs around him, pulling him deeper into me, taking him in as far as I could.

“Ohhhh,” I hissed, not wanting anyone to hear. “Myyyyy…aah,” I sighed, my body cresting and falling over the edge.

Nick followed my lead, pumping into me once, twice, then exploding with a shudder. “You’re so fucking amazing, Syd.” He ran his fingers through my hair, kissing me gently on the lips. “Best gift ever.”

“Mmmm,” I said, closing my eyes, too exhausted to form a coherent sentence. “Merry Christmas.”

I rolled over and he pulled me up against his broad chest, encircling me in his arms. I snuggled down into the cool sheets and fell asleep.

I’d deal with the repercussions of this in the morning.

CHAPTER 9

SYDNEY

Milky sunlight streamed into the bedroom, dappling the white duvet. I rolled over and found myself face-to-gorgeous-face with Nick.

Shitballs.

Last night came roaring back to me in all its X-rated glory.

#Regrets.

How in the world was I supposed to remain “just friends” with him when we’d just slept together?

Damn it, Sydney. This wasn’t supposed to happen.So much for all my resolve and tough self-talk. I was 100% naked in bed with my hotter-than-hell ex and, if I was being honest, he’d been better than ever last night.

Like I said—shitballs.

I gently lifted his heavy arm off my chest and that caused him to stir. His hazel eyes popped open, tiny flecks of cinnamon ringing his dark pupils.

“Morning, beautiful.” His voice was low and gruff with sleep and damn it if it wasn’t the sexiest freaking thing I’d heard in months.

“Morning.” I blinked, mentally prepping my speech. “Nick, I…”

He put a finger to my lips. “Ssh. No need to explain. I mean, I totally get it. I wouldn’t be able to resist myself either.”

I rolled my eyes, smacking him playfully on his broad chest. “Be serious. This was not part of the plan.”

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