Page 53 of Never Kiss and Tell

Abruptly, the truck jerks to the shoulder of the deserted road we’re on and Charlie shifts it into park.

“We’re back to you ignoring me again?”

I groan, letting out a huff.

“I’m not ignoring you. I’m just tired. It was a long day dealing with your rollercoaster of emotions.” Dealing with myownemotions is more like it. I realized on the dance floor that I like being held by him. I felt safe, protected. Maybe even cherished. That’s a problem, because I know Charlie couldn’t care less, past what’s in my pants.

“Myrollercoaster of emotions?” he snaps,turning to face me in his seat. “You’re the one sulking because your little plan to make me dance with you backfired.”

I whirl on him. “Backfired how? You were the one with a hard on the entire time.”

His eyes flash wickedly.

“You mean to tell me, if I slid my hand into those lacy red panties, you won’t be dripping wet?”

When did he see those? Probably when he cave-manned me over his arm. My cheeks flame and I bite my lip, shaking my head in disbelief.

“You disgust me,” I spit. “I wouldn’t let you touch me if you were the last single man on the face of the planet.”

Charlie chuckles humorlessly, rubbing his hand over the stubble on his chin.

“You didn’t seem to mind when you practically jumped me in the courtyard.”

I roll my eyes, pushing at the door handle, but it won’t budge.

“Unlock the door.”

He’s set the child safety lock. What kind of vehicle has those in the front, too? Piece of shit.

“No.”

“No?” I snap, crossing my arms over my chest.

He shakes his head. “We’re by the water. There are alligators out there.”

I let out an exasperated growl, pulling on the handle again. “You can’t force me to stay in this truck with you. Either take me home or let me out.”

He eyes me with a cold indifference. “No, we’re going to sithere until you’re done with your little temper tantrum.”

That’s the straw that breaks the camel’s back. I lunge across his lap, my fingers grazing the locking mechanism for a split second before I’m jerked back. I don’t manage to connect enough to unlock the doors, though, before I’m catapulted back against my seat with a hand to my throat. The wind leaves me for a second and I blink up at Charlie, who’s now leaning over me, completely surprised.

His hand around my throat is loose, but it holds me there. His other hand, travels up my thigh to my hip. Goosebumps raise on my skin and my core tightens, despite my previous anger.

“I’ve had enough of your attitude today. Either calm down or I’ll fuck it out of you.”

Fresh anger coils like a snake in the pit of my stomach. I place both hands on his chest and shove at him, but he grabs my hand, pulling me with him until we’re both crowding the center console.

His breathing is ragged, his eyes wild and all I can focus on are his lips, inches from mine. Just like the first time, I surge forward, kissing him, only this time, neither of us pulls back.

Fire explodes through me. My blood roars to life and my hands tingle. His kiss is so intense that my head spins and my hands reach for something to hold onto, only finding him. I try to pull away in a moment of panic, but he nips my bottom lip with a growl and soothes the sting with his tongue.

Wetness coats my inner thighs and my legs start to shake from kneeling sideways on this bench. With a grunt, and without taking his lips from mine, Charlie pushes his seat backand tugs me over the center of the truck and into his lap.

His hands are on me, his tongue slipping in my mouth and his erection brushing over the center of my jeans. My breath hitches and my hips move of their own volition.

“I don’t want to fuck you,” I say against his lips, but my body reaching for his, says something different. His hand tangles in my hair, angling my head back to expose my throat. “I despise you.”

“Yeah, and you piss me off. Doesn’t mean I can’t admire this perfect little body.”

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