Page 7 of Coach Sully

“Whoa. Can I step on it?”

“Sure. It’s slick, though. Let me go first.” I pass her covers for her feet, then pop on my skates and tuck in the laces.

I step on and extend a hand, and she takes it. I can’t help but appreciate how convenient the extra physical contact is. She takes tiny steps and almost loses her balance, but I’ve got my arms around her before she can fall. I had no idea this floor would be such a great wingman when I had it installed.I’m a genius.

“This is so cool!”

The only people who have been down here are other hockey players. I use it for training, but to someone who doesn’t skate, I suppose walking on synthetic ice is a novelty. “It’s about ten percent less slippery than real ice.”

I skate backward and pull her into me. She smells so good. I don’t know if it’s perfume or something she puts in her hair or just her, but I like it.

“I want one of these.”

“A hockey player?”

She rolls her eyes and pushes back from me, glancing down at her feet. “One of these floors.”

“You need a pair of skates first.”

“Want to teach me?” she asks with a laugh, as if she’s only joking, but I wouldn’t mind giving her private lessons down here. I wouldn’t mind thatat all.

“Yeah, I do,” I answer seriously.

“If I didn’t know better, I’d say that’s an attempt to see me again.”

I drag her close again, and she smiles, clutching my sides harder. I stare into her light-gray eyes, and her gaze drops to mylips. Fuck. I lean down, brushing my mouth over hers. Covering her hands with mine, I take her wrists in one hand and pin them over her head in the air. Then I pause and lean in close, biting her earlobe.

“This okay?”

She sucks in a small breath. “Mm-hm… Maybe we should continue the tour.”

I withdraw slightly, searching her eyes. She bites her lip again.

“Do you want to see my bedroom?”

“Is there any chance you would reconsider the show contract—”

“None,” I answer firmly.

“Then… yes.”

I waste no time getting off the synthetic ice with her and tossing my skates in the corner of the room. She follows me back upstairs and not-so-subtly smiles as we cross the threshold to my bedroom. The large king bed is the focal point of the room, but her fingers trail across the foot of the bed as she saunters toward the wall of picture windows. I stare at her silhouette against the night sky and watch her reflection in the mirror. Her gaze wanders as she overlooks the illuminated pool and forest surrounding the property. The full moon makes the lazy river that winds through the corner of the property sparkle.

I take the opportunity to admire her ass before I walk up behind her and place my hands on her hips. She leans her back against my chest, and I bring my palms up to her revealed stomach between her jeans and crop top. Her sweet sigh makes me blow out a breath. Even in the reflection, I see her nipples peak. It’s not the first time I’ve caught a glimpse tonight. The free-the-nipple movement is a beautiful thing. Rotating her head to face me is easy. Her chest rises and falls against my sturdy one. First woman to christen this new bed, and it feels right.

My thumb swipes over her lower lip, and I relish watching her cool demeanor slip as she becomes a needy puddle in my hands. A small whimper escapes, and instantly, I have to hear every other noise she can make.

“I knew the second I laid eyes on you I could never be a part of your show. It was never going to happen.”

“Why?”

“And miss out on this? I’d never forgive myself.” I wink.

She bites the corner of her lip and brings her arms up, linking her fingers behind my neck. The desire to taste her is overwhelming. I drop my mouth to hers, and she sucks in a breath. Her lips are so fucking sweet. Our mouths fit perfectly together. It’s heated and hungry. She’s still holding her breath, though…

I pull away and smile at the way she blinks open her eyes. “You good?”

She smiles and chuckles, and the deep-red blush fades from her skin. I’m relieved when she exhales and takes in air again. She eagerly nods but still appears slightly timid. “Sorry, it’s just been a while.”

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