Page 41 of Whiskey Reveals

Chapter 20

“I’m fine.I just got a little dizzy.”

Fox held back a snarl at Ms. Pearl’s words since the other woman was currently laid out on her bed and looked anything but fine.

And because, no matter how long he lived, he would never forget the sound of Melody’s scream.

Melody sat on her grandmother’s bed after returning from the hospital, holding the other woman’s hand and frowning. “A dizzy spell? I found you lying on the floor, your hand reaching out towards your phone, completely passed out. That doesn’t seem like a dizzy spell. I can’t believe I left you alone for so long. You were on the floor for two hours.”

“I’m okay, baby girl. I promise. I just didn’t eat enough today because I got involved in a good book and was so excited for your studio opening tomorrow. Don’t you start to think that this is your fault. I know how much I need to eat every day because of my glucose levels. I’m a big girl, and I know what I’m supposed to do, and I didn’t do it because I was stupid.”

“Well, you’re not going to do this again. If we have to write out everything and make a color-coded calendar or have a nurse in the house to force-feed you, we are not letting you get lightheaded again. Because the last time I was lightheaded, I ended up pregnant.” She winked as she said the last thing, forcing a laugh from Fox and Ms. Pearl.

“Yes, Melody. It’s true. It must’ve been one of those gentlemen callers I still have. Me at the age of, well, I’m not going to tell you that, but you can probably guess. Yes, me at this age, having a baby. It’s quite special. We can raise our children together.”

Fox chuckled and went to sit in the chair behind Melody. That way, he could reach out and brush his hand along her thigh as Melody continued to talk to her grandmother. He didn’t miss the warm looks Ms. Pearl gave him, but he figured since he was slowly becoming part of her life as he ingrained himself into Melody’s, she would just have to get used to him being around.

“The doctor only let you come home and not stay overnight because your blood sugars were just a little off and everything else seemed fine. But that doesn’t mean that Fox and I aren’t going to watch you like hawks. I guess like foxes since that makes more sense with his name, but I digress. If you need anything, you call us. And we’re going to seriously think about having a way for you to alert us or the hospital if you get in this position again. Because I love you, Grandma. You’re my family, and I’m not going to let stupidity hurt us again. Do you understand?”

Ms. Pearl patted Melody’s hand and nodded. “I do, my fierce protector. Now I’m going to sleep now that I’ve had all my food and beverages for the day. Tomorrow, after you get home from your classes, we can talk about exactly what needs to be done. Because I’m so glad you’re back in my life, my favorite granddaughter. And I promise to take better care of myself. Because I am really ready to hold this great-grandbaby of mine. So make sure you take care of yourself, as well. And that means not letting any of the Collins boys out of your sight as they protect you from whoever is trying to hurt you and my great-grandbaby. Do you understand?”

Fox stood then and bent over the bed so he could kiss Ms. Pearl on the cheek. “I’ll make sure she’s safe. Because she’s mine. Just like she’s yours.”

“You’re a good boy, Fox. And I’m glad my Melody has you.” When she patted his cheek, he couldn’t help but smile. She looked so frail, a little older than she had the day before, but there was still a strength inside her, the same one he saw inside Melody. Ms. Pearl would be fine, at least for a few more years. And for that, he was grateful.

Melody didn’t say anything as the two proclaimed what they were to her, but she did say goodnight to her grandmother and then walked side by side with Fox back to her room.

When the door was shut behind them, Fox held her close and kissed the top of her head. He hated seeing her like this, so scared and nervous. They hadn’t had a lot of time to talk about what had happened earlier at the studio, but he knew it was on her mind. However, he had a feeling it wasn’t what was at the forefront because of what happened with Ms. Pearl later. He was so damn lucky that she hadn’t pushed through with the idea of keeping him out of her life for his own safety. Because he wasn’t sure what he would do if he couldn’t be near her at a time like this. Hell, he wasn’t sure what he would do if he couldn’t be near her at any time.

“I know you can’t drink, even though today is the kind of day that deserves one, so I’m just going to hug you for a while and hope that’s enough. If you want, I can use some of my newfound skills and cook something for you. I can’t promise it’ll be completely edible, but it will be the best I can do.”

“I’m not really hungry. I’d like you to cook for me sometime, though. I don’t think you’re as bad as you say you are.”

“You’ve never had my cooking. And I know you ate a big breakfast with me and nibbled on some things at the hospital while we waited to hear about your grandma, but that’s it in terms of food. Just like you said with your grandmother, we need to make sure you eat enough, too. Because you’re not just eating for yourself anymore, you know?”

“I know. But we did have that big breakfast, and I snacked all day. So I’m taking care of myself even if it’s not that much fun right now.” She went on her tiptoes and kissed him on the jaw. So he lowered his head and took her lips. He loved the taste of her, craved it. And he knew that no matter how many years he had with her, he would never get enough of her taste.

“You taste so damn good,” he whispered against her lips. He knew he should stop with everything that had happened between the two of them, but when she deepened the kiss, he was lost and at her mercy.

“Make love to me, Fox? Make me feel good?”

He nipped at her jaw then ran his hands through her hair. He knew she loved that, and when she nuzzled into his hands, he held back a sigh of appreciation. He didn’t speak, instead let his hands and mouth do the talking. He licked and sucked at her mouth, moving down so he could nibble at her neck. She always shivered in his arms at that, and he knew it wasn’t because she was ticklish. She craved his touch just as much as he craved hers.

He loved her. That much he knew. One might think it was too fast, but not between the two of them. His family fell hard and fast, and he’d seen it work in mysterious ways. But even though he loved her, he was going to wait to say it. Because she had so much going on in her life, he didn’t want to add to the stress. But as he touched her and slowly stripped her out of her clothes, he had a feeling she already knew what he felt.

Fox had thought about his life and the fact that he’d been trying to find his place in his town and with his family. He had tried so many things. Tried to be the steady one. But, in the end, it seemed Melody might’ve been the one he was looking for the entire time. He didn’t have to hide his love of writing and stories when it came to her. And though his family had never made him feel that way and had always honored and showed love for what he did, he had his own shortcomings when it came to self-esteem. Yet when it came to Melody, he didn’t feel anything like that. She was his just as much as he was hers. And even though he wasn’t going to say the words tonight, he planned to show her exactly how we felt.

He nipped at her nipples after he took off her bra, and she slowly ran her hands through his hair, her head falling back. Her long, blond hair flowed down her back, and she looked so much like a goddess right then he couldn’t help but kneel at her feet. Then he pulled down her leggings and her underwear at the same time, placing a kiss on her mound before he helped her step out of her pants.

Melody moaned, spreading her legs for him. He grinned and ran his thumb over her folds, using his other hand on her hip to keep her steady. Her pussy was already swollen, ready for his touch. And he knew she was sensitive there because she arched for him at just that barest graze of sensation. He slowly circled his thumb around her clit, teasing her. Then he twisted his wrist so he could use his two fingers to spear in and out of her as he paid attention to every breath and moan she made as he touched her. And when he lowered his head to her pussy and licked her swollen flesh, her knees went weak as she came. He grinned, using both hands to steady her as he stood up. Then he reached around and gripped her butt to pick her up in his arms. He loved that she was so small and compact even with all those curves. He could toss her on the bed pretty easily. But tonight, he wanted it to be sweet and all about her. Even though she reached for him, grazing her fingers along the long line of his erection beneath his pants, he pulled away so he could focus his attention on her and not himself.

He quickly stripped out of his clothes, rolled the condom over his length so he would be ready, and went back to feasting on her breasts. He always felt like he went straight to her pussy or her ass and sometimes forgot how beautiful her breasts were. And he didn’t want her to forget either.

So he licked and sucked and molded them until she was panting and rocking her drenched core against his thigh. He could feel the heat of her on his skin, and it was all he could do not to thrust into her right then and there.

Then he rolled her over so he was on the bottom and she straddled him. “Put me in you,” he whispered, his voice hoarse. “Ride me, Melody.”

Her eyes were dark and filled with need, and when she reached down to grip the base of his cock and slowly slid herself over the length of him, his eyes rolled to the back of his head, and they both moaned. She rode him softly, rocking her hips as he slowly ran his hands over her body, cupping her breasts, squeezing her hips, sliding his thumb in and out of her mouth. She was the one in control, she was the one sending them both over the edge, and she was the one that he would love until the end of his days.

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