Page 76 of Bleeding Hearts

Her legs wrap around my waist, and I destroy us both. I pound into her like a madman who waited way too long for this amazing woman to get on the same page. She’ll pay for what she did. I intend to make her suffer for the pain she inflicted on me—at least for the next three decades, possibly even longer.

It doesn’t take her long to get there, and as soon as her muscles spasm around me, I quickly follow. The climax is so powerful that I see stars and it leaves my legs trembling with the intensity. And if we were anywhere else, I’d do it all over again. Punish her until we passed out.

“Where the fuck is Archer?” My captain’s voice echoes off the wall of the station.

Bethany giggles as I set her feet on the ground.

“Shh. He’ll hear us.” I cover her mouth as she helps me put myself back inside my pants. “You want us to get caught?”

She shakes her head.

“Dammit, Archer. Stop making out in the closet with the professor and get your ass out here. You have a visitor.” His footsteps fade as he walks back toward his office.

Not wanting to embarrass Bethany, I peek out the door before dragging her behind me. What we were doing in the closet is no secret, and we’re not ashamed about it. Doesn’t mean I plan on making it a habit. Hell, the last time I got caught in a closet with a girl was when I was thirteen. This is the first and last time we get carried away like that here. This is my place of work, where I do my best to set the bar for the younger recruits. No one wants to walk in on that, me included.

Entering the main room, we’re greeted by a flurry of friendly hellos, some accompanied by subtle, knowing smiles and nods.

As we walk down the hall toward the offices, Bethany slips in beside me. “They’re worse than the university staff, I feel well reprimanded.”

That makes me laugh. “Don’t think any of them are innocent. I’ve caught more than one of them in the bunk area getting it on.”

“The bunk area? Really? That’s pretty risky.” She leans into me and snickers. “But that’s to be expected. Adrenaline junkies live for the highs. Risky sex can trigger the same endorphins.”

“I wouldn’t know. I’ve never thought about taking that kind of risk until today. And while it was amazing, I think it’s better behind closed doors where I can strip you naked and play with your body for hours.”

“Me too.”

My high quickly vanishes when we reach the captain’s outer office, and I see the man who jilted my sister. “Troy.”

With a slight jolt, he glances up from his uncomfortable, stiff seat, a frown creasing his brow. “Do you have a moment to talk?”

Bethany pats my arm, her hand lingering for a moment before withdrawing. “I should get going. My next class is in an hour, and I need to get a few things set up. Why don’t you bring the girls over tomorrow night for dinner?”

Leaning down, I press my lips to hers. “Deal.”

My eyes follow her as she walks out. The sway of her ass behind the skirt of her dress is almost too much. And when I turn my attention back to the asshole who broke Cora’s heart, I growl, seeing he’s also watching. “What the hell do you want to talk about?”

“Isn’t she your neighbor?” The corner of Troy’s lip turns up. “Never thought you had it in you. Nice.”

“She’s not a topic you and I will discuss.” Hoping to appear intimidating, I cross my arms and put on my grumpy frown. “Get on with it.”

He rubs the back of his neck and then just blurts it out. “Is the baby mine?”

“No.”

Troy’s eyes narrowed in disbelief. “You’re sure?”

“Yep.”

“How can you be so sure? My calculations?—”

“Are wrong. So drop it. Cora said it’s not yours. I think she’d know.” Not that I’d tell him this, because it’s none of his damn business, but my sister shared more than I cared to ever know about her trip. “You left. Said you didn’t want to get married. Stop fucking with my sister and move on.”

“I love her.”

I laugh, but it’s not the kind that says I think he’s funny. “Bullshit.”

“I got cold feet.” He shrugs, completely unfazed. “And I know she loves me, too.”

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