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“Don’t get ahead of yourself,” I warned, reaching down and grabbing the damp rag again. I used a little more force when I pressed it against his lip this time. “You just got sucker punched by someone’s father.”

His body stiffened.

“You’re right,” he whispered, reaching up and putting his hand on top of mine to take the rag. I should have pulled back and let him take control, but I didn’t want to. I liked being close to him.

Temptation tugged at my belly, and his stare was unwavering. “You should step away or else I’m going to be punched by two fathers tonight, and I’ll actually deserve the one from your dad.”

“Why would you deserve it? You’ve been watching out for me since he asked you to, have attempted to keep the hockey team from making me another notch on their bedpost, and I skated last night. You’ve found a way to get me to trust you.”That is no small feat.

Goose bumps covered my arms when Aasher’s hand crept from the back of my thigh to the front of my hip. His fingers pressed into me when he stood and the rag dropped to the ground. “Because I touched you, and I shouldn’t have.”

Snippets of him above me with hooded eyes flashed in my mind. “But that was different. I asked you to and—”

“Don’t ask me again.”

I swallowed my pride and tried to step away. First, I was jealous, and now I was wounded because he obviouslyregretted the other night. But why wouldn’t he? It wasn't like he sought me out because he wanted me. He was forced to step into my life because of my dad and now because of his team. Why did I all of a suddenwanthim to want me?

“Stop it.”

His hands slipped down to my waist to keep me steady.

“Stop what?”

“Stop looking disappointed at the thought of me not touching you again.”

I blinked to hide the truth on my face.

“If I agreed to touch you without knowing how you looked while being pleasured, what makes you think I wouldn’t say yes now after watching you come apart from my touch?”

My cheeks burned. The cold metal locker behind my back didn’t come close to touching the heat rushing against my skin. I looked at Aasher’s mouth, busted lip and all, and wanted him to kiss me in the most desperate way.

“Tell me to let go of you, Riley.”

I sucked in a breath, prepared to do just that. But I surprised us both when I said, “No.”

23

AASHER

She is so goddamn alluring.

Her shiny dark hair that made her blue eyes stand out even more than before, and the light-pink sheen of arousal painted against her cheeks went straight to my dick and jumbled all my thoughts. I was mentally spent, and every muscle in my body ached, but standing in front of Riley, holding her hostage with her gaze set directly on my mouth, like she was begging me to kiss her, threw every thought out the locker room door.

“Riley,” I warned.

Walk away. Walk away. Walk away.

I knew I was about to make a mistake, but having her in my hands felt so right, even if we both knew it was wrong.Especiallyme. I never said I was a saint, and after getting manhandled by Savannah’s father and having used all my self-control, I had none left to spare for her.

“Christ,” I cursed, keeping her steady.

The entire locker room disappeared when my mouth captured hers. My lip stung, but her sweet, needy mouth was what I desperately craved. The pain disappeared when a sexy little moan vibrated against my mouth. Her hands flew to my wrists, digging her nails into my skin, and I pressed into her further, wanting so much more than she was probably willing to give.

I wanted to claim her.

I wanted to claim her in front of my entire team and tell them I’d break their necks if they continued with their little games.

She jumped up when I cupped her ass. She pressed herself against me, and I held back a groan. I mauled her face, sucking, licking, and nipping her sweet taste. My hands were everywhere, and my kissing was urgent. I knew this couldn’t go any further, and I knew I’d regret it the second I was alone again, but for now, I was acting like she was mine.

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