Page 117 of Branded Hearts

He winks at me. “Oh, by the way, this parcel was at your door.”

Huh? Parcel? Oh no, not another one. Surely this isn’t from the girls again. I tentatively pick up the parcel, inspecting it, yet nothing indicates where it came from—just my name and address.

Odd.

Opening it, I freeze before clearing my throat.

“What? What is it?” he asks, going into all protective mode. I take a step back, embarrassment kicking in.

“N-nothing! It’s just something for work,” I stutter. He raises an eyebrow at me, not buying it. Yeah,Idon’t even sound convinced by that. Bradley moves closer, his curiosity evident. I quickly tuck the package behind my back, but it’s too late.

He’sseenit.

The pink wand vibrator with packaging is as clear as the blue skies this morning. Just a quick glance at it would have anyone recognising what it is. Oh, I’m going tokillthe girls when I see them on Monday.

Bradley raises an eyebrow, a playful smirk forming on his lips. “Something for work, huh?” he teases, stepping even closer.

I swallow hard, my heart racing. “Yeah, well, sort of...”

He laughs softly, his eyes twinkling with mischief. “You’re a terrible liar, Amelia.” I bite my lip, trying to think of something to say, but my mind is blank. “If I knew toys were your thing, I would have bought you some.” His voice is low and husky. Oh, God. Is it possible to be evenmoremortified than I am already?

I blink rapidly. “I’m not. It was... um, it’s just a gag gift from Jamie and Kristie,” I manage to say, though my voice wavers.

Bradley’s smirk widens. “Some friends you got.”

“Mhm, yep!” I reply, swallowing hard.

He brushes my hair to one side and places a kiss on my shoulder. The touch sends a shiver down my spine, intensifying the heat between us. He turns me around to face him, and my eyes drop to his mouth. He leans in, his breath warm against my cheek. “You know,”he says, his lips ghosting over mine, “I could help you test it out.” My breath hitches, my body reacting to his proximity.

“Is that so?” I reply, my voice barely above a whisper.

God, I wouldn’t even have the tiniest clue how to use something like this.

Bradley’s hand slides to the small of my back, pulling me closer. “Only if you want, sunshine,” he murmurs, his eyes flickering with amusement as he takes the parcel from my hands. He opens the box and pulls out the vibrator, his smirk growing wider. My face is on fire, and I can barely meet his gaze.

“I... um, I don’t even know how...” I stammer, feeling utterly out of my depth.

“Do you want me to show you?” he asks, and his voice is so deep and smooth it sends shivers down my spine. God, yes.

I nod a little too quickly, and a nervous laugh escapes my lips. Before I know it, he’s pinning me to the bench, his lips crashing into mine and kissing me senseless. My thoughts scatter, my body responding to him instinctively. His hands roam over me, igniting a fire wherever he touches. I lose myself in the kiss, forgetting everything but the way he makes me feel.

Then he lifts me, carrying me to my bedroom and gently setting me down on the bed, his eyes never leaving mine. “I’ve got the whole day to myself,” he says, his voice low and filled with promise. “I plan on having my way with you many,manytimes.”

A shiver of anticipation runs through me. “Oh, really?”

He nods. “Mhm. Is that going to be an issue for you? Do you haveother plans?”

“Oh, well, not sure. I’d have to double-check,” I tease back, feeling a surprising surge of confidence overwhelming me.

“Oh, yeah?” he asks, and I nod at him, enjoying this new boldness.

“Not before I make you come, though.”

“So sure of yourself, aren’t you?” I retort.

“Do you doubt me?” He raises his brow, and I definitely do not. I like this game we’re playing, and I’d be lying if I said I’m not turned on right now. I love teasing him.

“Hm. I guess you’ll have to show me.”

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