Page 42 of Cause and Effect

“Night, girls. Sweet dreams.”

I picked up my beer from the table, finished the last of it, and took it inside.

“It’s late, and I have to be up early,” I said.

“Okay. Thanks for dropping by.” She opened the front door and walked me out.

I turned and gripped her hips. “You’re welcome. It was fun.” I smiled, placing my forehead on hers. “I really want to kiss you.”

“Julian,” she whispered.

“I know.” I backed away.

After I opened the car door, she grabbed my arm. Turning around, her mouth smashed against mine for a passionate kiss.

“I’m sorry,” she said.

“Never apologize for kissing me.” The corners of my mouth curved upward. “I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“Enjoy your golf game,” she said.

“Thanks. I will.” I climbed into my car and backed out of the driveway.

My cock was throbbing to be inside her, and tomorrow I’d wake up with a bad case of blue balls.

Chapter Seventeen

Laurel

When I stepped back inside the house, my phone, which was charging in the kitchen, rang. When I entered the kitchen, I saw it was from an unknown number, as it had been all day.

“Hello?” I answered. “I know someone is there. I can hear your breathing, asshole.”

Click.

“What the hell?” I said, setting my phone down.

I tucked the twins in first and then went to Stella’s room.

“Did Julian leave?” she asked.

“Yeah. He did.” I ran my finger across her forehead.

“He’s nice, Mom.”

“He is.” I smiled.

“I can tell he likes you.”

“Oh yeah?” I tickled her.

“Yeah.”

“Get some sleep. We have a big day tomorrow.” I kissed her forehead.

I poured a glass of wine, took it to my room, changed into my black nightgown, and climbed into bed. I could still feel his warm lips wrapped in mine. Suddenly, my phone pinged with a text message from him.

Are you still up?

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