Page 66 of Exes and Oh Hell No

He squeezes my hip and whispers, “Good girl.”

My heart pounds faster, and my pulse thrums inside my ears.

Why the hell does that turn me on?

As if he’s a damn mind reader, he adds, “You have a praise kink, baby.”

I’m stunned because I didn’t know I had that… until now.

Until Ford.

“See, plenty of stuff to learn about the other.” He winks at me. “I can’t wait to spend a lifetime learningeverythingabout you, firecracker.”

A thrill goes through me, but I keep my face impassive.

How does this man always know exactly what to say to make me come undone?

23

HARPER

Ford and Connor got tired of the Golden Girls pretty fast.

The second Gram dozed off, Connor stealthily snuck over and grabbed the remote.

Now, he’s currently fighting with Ford over it, arguing over what to watch.

“Since I’m the neutral party, why don’t we watch some slasher flicks and be done with it?” I run a hand through my hair, tired of the arguing. “I swear, you two act like little bitches.”

“Oh, shit. Did you just call me a little bitch?” Connor’s eyes twinkle as he pretends to scowl at me.

“I sure the hell did. I call it like I see it. Little bitch.” I flash him a broad smile, making Ford laugh.

“I was offended you called me a little bitch only because I don’t want to be lumped in the same category as this asshole.” He jerks his thumb at Connor.

“God. It’s like babysitting children,” I mutter.

“Oh, I resent that.” Ford’s fingers start poking me in the side where I’m most ticklish.

I burst out laughing, slapping my hand over my mouth.

If I wake Gram, there will be hell to pay.

Luckily, she doesn’t stir.

I’m squirming and giggling, trying to pretend like the feel of Ford’s hard cock beneath me isn’t affecting me.

“Hey. Watch your foot. You almost kicked me in my junk.” Connor holds a hand protectively over his groin region.

“S-Sorry,” I say, between giggles. “I can’t… help it. B-Blame… Ford.”

Ford finally relents, a big grin on his face.

It’s so fucking sexy I nearly give in to my urge to kiss him until rational thought takes over.

•Rule # One: Don’t kiss your kidnapper

•Rule # Two: Don’t fall victim to his delusions

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