Page 38 of Whiskey Reveals

The class took around two hours to get through because they were also allowed to eat their food—if it turned out. Thankfully, between the two of them, they made a tremendous meal that filled his belly and made him want more. Maybe he would cook this for Melody one day since he knew she liked mushrooms. See? They knew little things like that. They weren’t as new to each other as one might’ve thought without looking beneath the initial layer.

Now, he just had to make sure that Melody understood that, as well.

After he and Ainsley had cleaned up their mess, and it was a mess since neither of them was the cleanest of cooks, they headed out to make their way to their respective homes. Of course, because this was his life, nothing ever worked out the way he hoped. Loch and Melody were walking back from their businesses when they caught sight of Ainsley and Fox walking close together. Fox had been brushing flour off Ainsley’s cheek and laughing because he was pretty sure he had been the one to put it there, when he noticed the other two across the street. Melody stood there with wide eyes, but he had no idea what she was thinking. Loch, on the other hand, glared at Fox’s hand and turned on his heel to storm away.

Fox seriously had no idea what the fuck was going on in his brother’s head. But that wasn’t new. However, he was really worried about what was going through Melody’s head at that very moment. He knew what the scene looked like, and he had just been telling himself that Melody had trust issues. He really hoped he hadn’t fucked everything up.

Beside him, Ainsley sighed and whispered, “Because, of course.” Then she looked at Fox and shrugged. “I guess the cat’s out of the bag. But I think Loch is wrong about what kind of cat we’re talking about. I would go chase him and explain, but I really don’t care right now. I’m headed home. Thanks for a good class. Now go make sure your girl isn’t thinking what Loch is probably thinking.”

She kissed him on the cheek, aware that Melody was looking, and made her way to her car. Fox knew the other woman probably shouldn’t have kissed him just then, but that was Ainsley. Always making sure that everyone knew exactly what was going on even if she had no clue about his brother.

Fox looked both ways before he crossed the street and made it to Melody’s side. She had moved from where she’d been standing, though he was kind of annoyed that Loch had left her there alone, even though Fox had been close. But that was something he would have to deal with later since, right now, he wanted his attention only on the woman in front of him.

“So, it’s not what you think.” He winced. “And that’s something any dude who’s been caught red-handed says. But really, it’s what I meant too. In an honest way.”

Melody just rolled her eyes and patted her hand on his chest. The fact that there was a smile tugging at the corners of her lips said it all, and he relaxed somewhat.

“Since Ainsley is totally in love with Loch even though she won’t say it, and I don’t even know if she knows…and Loch is totally in love with her even though he won’t even dare to think it, I’m going with the fact that you were hanging out because you’re friends. I’m not some shrew of a woman who automatically thinks cheating. And if Loch weren’t so damn confused, even more confused than I am—and that’s saying something—he’d have probably figured it out, as well. So, what were you two doing? And why wasn’t I invited? Just kidding.” She winked, and Fox fell that much more in love.

“We’re taking a cooking class. We both swore we weren’t going to tell anyone until we found some semblance of cooking talent because it’s kind of embarrassing to still have to learn the basics at our ages. But we’re getting better. And, somehow, the town hasn’t ratted us out to the family. Or maybe my parents know and they’re letting us pretend that we’re keeping the secret. That’s been known to happen since my mom always knows everything. As for what’s going on between Loch and Ainsley? I have no clue, and I try to give them their space because things are a lot more complicated since there’s a little girl involved. I just hope they can figure it out. And I’m really glad you didn’t think I was cheating on you. Because you’re my girlfriend, Melody, and I know we haven’t talked about it, and we don’t actually use titles, but I’m going to right now. You’re it for me. I’m not going to stray, and I’ll try not to keep secrets. That’s the only secret I’ve been keeping, but still.” He leaned down and took her lips, unable to hold back any longer. She smiled and kissed him back.

He was damn stressed about what was going to happen, but he reminded himself that he also needed to live in the moment. And that meant he could live right then with his woman in his arms, her body pressed close to his.

When they broke apart, Melody still held onto his hand and looked up at him. “I need to head home because I promised Grandma that I wouldn’t be out too late. She’s worrying more than usual lately, and frankly, I don’t blame her. But do you want to come with me? Unless you have other plans.”

“That sounds like the perfect way to end the evening. I was going to ask if I could come anyway because we didn’t get to spend much time together today, and I want to hear about your day. I’m glad it doesn’t have to be by text.”

She beamed up at him, and they headed to her car. Though she could walk from her house to the studio easily, they’d all agreed it would be better for her to drive or at least have someone with her at all times. Hence why Loch had been walking her to her car around the block. Fox had walked himself, so it was easy for him to just drive her car. Melody wasn’t a fan of driving as it was, and he didn’t blame her given her past, so she easily let him take the wheel.

By the time they got to her house, Ms. Pearl was getting ready for bed since she liked to spend the last hour of her evening reading and drinking chamomile tea with a facemask. He loved hearing those little idiosyncrasies about the woman who had been the subject of his writing, as well as the woman who would help him be a part of Melody’s life. Yes, he and Melody would have eventually found each other because of the baby, but he wasn’t sure if it would have been the same if they hadn’t tried to start their friendship—and then the relationship—because they met again at Ms. Pearl’s house.

They talked with the older woman for a few minutes before she went upstairs, and that left Fox and Melody alone. Because heat danced between them, he didn’t bother with the social niceties. He crushed his mouth to hers, needing to know that she was okay, needing to know that she was his—if only for this moment. Because she hadn’t backed off when he called her his girlfriend, but she hadn’t done anything else either. He was so afraid of losing her, and even with each kiss and brush of skin, he worried that they were getting closer and closer to their end.

He pushed that thought away, locking it firmly in a vault so he could focus on the woman in his arms.

“I want you. I’ve missed you.”

She smiled against his lips. “I missed you, too. I don’t know how I can crave you this much even though I just had you a few days ago.”

“Too long.” He kissed her neck. Her shoulder. “Let me take you upstairs. I promise we can be quiet.”

She laughed, tilting her head so he could kiss her neck again. “No, we can’t. Be quiet that is. But we’re far enough away from Grandma’s room that we can go upstairs and do what I’ve wanted to do all day. Make me feel, Fox. Make me yours. Okay?”

There was nothing he could do in answer except gather her up in his arms and kiss her again. He carried her to her room and closed the door behind them before he set her down on her feet, pressing her back to the hardwood of the door. She arched for him, a coy smile playing on her lips, and he couldn’t help but take her mouth again. His hands roamed over her body, cupping her breasts, then caressing her belly for a mere instant before moving to her hips. They both seemed to notice the gesture, the fact that there was a life growing inside her part of their every waking moment. But right now, it was just about the two of them.

“I want to taste every inch of you. Take my time and lick and suck and bite. I swear every time together just gets hotter. It just makes me want you more.” He sucked hard on her shoulder, pulling the strap of her top down so he could taste more of her. His cock ached, pressing into her hip, and it was all he could do not to strip them both right there and fuck her hard against the wall. But he wanted more, needed more than a hard fuck on a hot night. So he would take his time. Savor every inch of her. And maybe even pound into her because she rolled her hips and shoved right back every time he did.

“I think that sounds like a plan. But if you could suck my nipples right now, that would be great. Because they’re aching for you and we’re way too clothed at the moment.”

Fox let out a sharp bark of laughter at that. He was always laughing when he was with her, even when both of them were so hot they were about ready to burst. So he did as she asked, slowly rolling her top up over her arms and head. Then he reached around and undid the clasp of her bra in one quick movement that had her eyes dancing, and slowly let it fall to the floor. The movement of lace and silk against what had to be her oversensitive skin was an erotic caress, even to him.

Her nipples were hard points, her breasts fuller than that first night. Her nipples had only gotten more sensitive with the pregnancy, and he loved it. He lowered his head, sucking one into his mouth, biting gently while cupping her other breast with his hand and stroking his thumb over her rigid nipple. And then he switched sides, loving the way she moaned, arching her back so more of her breast filled his mouth. He’d always been a breast man, and Melody had the perfect tits. Of course, he loved her ass, too. He loved when he stripped her pants down her legs just enough so they went under the globes of her butt so he could fuck her hard from behind and watch her curves juggle with each movement. He had to move back, catching his breath at that thought. Because Melody was just so damn hot, he was always afraid he would blow too early.

Before he could go to his knees and take down her leggings so he could play with her ass and her sweet pussy, Melody pushed him away and put her hands on his hips to switch their positions. He was so surprised and turned on by the action that he let her do it. Of course, the sight of Melody going to her knees in front of him meant that he would let her do just about anything just then.

She looked up at him, batting her eyelashes as she undid his belt and his jeans before pulling them down over his hips. He helped her, his cock springing free and bouncing against his stomach. He was that hard.

She took him in hand, giving him two pumps before licking the crown. His eyes crossed, and he fisted one hand in her hair, the other laid flat against the wood behind him so he didn’t pull away and toss her to the floor so they could fuck each other hard. He loved the way she explored his length, licking and sucking down the hard line of him before going back to the head. She hollowed her mouth and danced her tongue along him before taking in the tip and sliding her tongue along the slit. She took her free hand and cupped his balls, rolling them in her palm as she bobbed her head, giving him the best blowjob of his life. And when she used her other hand to squeeze the base of him, he couldn’t help but arch his hips and tug on her hair.

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