Page 7 of Wild Nights

It was a vulnerable request, one I'd never made with a woman before, but I couldn't help it. I craved her touch, the gentleness in her gaze. I moved inside her, chasing the pleasure that only she could give me.

Carolina bit her lip, whimpering. "I think I'm going to?—"

I lowered my body over hers, so that every thrust caused friction against her clit, and in no time, she was moving her hips in time with mine. The second her body jerked, I let go, the pleasure washing over me in waves.

This time I rested my forehead on hers for a few seconds before rolling over. Then I realized my dick was sticky. "I forgot protection." I couldn't believe I'd done that after already having a child.

"It's okay." Carolina's hand rested on my arm, and she lifted up to see my face. "I'm clean and on birth control."

I felt lightheaded from my mistake. "I'm clean too. It's been a while for me."

"Me too."

She was gazing at me as if she could see into my soul.

"I never lose control like that. I'm sorry."

She touched my cheek. "It's okay."

"Will you call me if there's an issue?" I couldn't bring myself to sayif you're pregnant.I couldn't believe I'd been so careless.

"I'm sure it's fine, but if it makes you feel better."

My jaw tightened. "It does."

"Let me clean up. Then I'll grab my phone from my purse." She carefully untangled herself from the sheets and padded across the room to the bathroom. The door closed with a soft snick, and I heard the water running. I couldn't believe I'd been so careless, especially after what happened with Tina. I'd thought she was on birth control, and she'd insisted condoms weren't necessary. I still wasn't sure if the birth control failed or if she'd lied.

I hadn't asked because it didn't seem appropriate once she was pregnant. All that mattered was taking care of her and the baby. Then she'd abandoned me.

When the door opened, Carolina came out, still naked. I admired the curve of her hip, the swell of her breast, as she reached for her purse, pulling out her phone.

I held out my hand. "I'll put my number in."

When she handed it over, I inputted my contact information. "Call me if you need anything."

Carolina turned off the bathroom light, then climbed into bed next to me, resting her hand on my chest. "I'm sure it will be fine. I'm not worried."

I set the phone on the nightstand.

Carolina settled onto my shoulder, curling her body around mine.

I wouldn't relax until I heard from her. I couldn't believe I'd been so irresponsible. I loved Joey, but the next time I had a child, I hoped to be in a loving, committed relationship. I wanted to raise a child with the mother, together. I wanted a family. My chest ached at the idea.

My life had been filled with the responsibilities of being a single parent. But being with Carolina made me think about the future, about wanting a life to share with someone.

Her breathing evened out, and I wondered if I needed to leave before the sun came up. I didn't want anyone to see me leaving her room. It would surely get back to my brothers, and I couldn't afford a reputation, especially not with Joey.

I wasn't the kind of guy who had affairs with tourists, except maybe I was. But I couldn't help but think Carolina was different. She was my one indulgence. The one memory I could hold with me forever. And it felt good knowing she had my number if she needed me. I didn't need hers because this wasn't going to be an ongoing thing. I had no idea when she'd be back to run another conference, and it shouldn't matter. It was one night.

I allowed myself to hold her for an hour. Then I slipped out from underneath her. She barely stirred. I wrote a quick note and left it by her phone.

Caro— Thank you for an amazing night. Call me if you need anything.—Oliver.

I debated the wording but went with what felt right. It had been an amazing night. I quietly put on my clothes, allowing myself to look at her one more time, wishing I could take a picture to remember her forever. But I'd never invade her privacy like that or put her at risk.

I didn't need to snap a picture to remember the way she looked in the moonlight.

Chapter Three

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