Page 16 of Protecting Andie

His laughter cut her off. “Oh yes, you were. I was thinking the same thing. I want to feel you wrapped around my cock, riding me, under me, bent over the table?—”

A knock on the door interrupted Rider. She checked the time, seeing it was when they’d said they would meet for dinner. “Emily and Derik have the worst timing.”

His chuckle sent a shiver down her spine. “She keeps interrupting us when things get interesting.”

Andie turned away from the door, trying to calm down as Emily and Derik stepped in. She drew in a slow breath, knowing Emily would be able to tell. Her skin was too fair to not show the heat.

She was crazy for getting involved the week of Emily’s wedding. She needed to be cool and calm. The only saving grace was they’d planned everything and left nothing to chance. There were only a few things they had to do before the big day and those tasks wouldn’t take much time.

10

Dinner started slow, but soon, they were all laughing as Emily and Andie told stories. They were back in the main lobby of the hotel when an older couple entered, and the woman squealed. Rider flinched and was prepared for an attack, but then he realized the man looked like an older version of Derik.

“Mom, Dad. I didn’t know you would be arriving tonight.”

“We came in early. Wanted to get a good night’s sleep before the festivities start.”

“Let me introduce you to everyone.” Derik turned and motioned to Andie. “This is Emily’s best friend, Andie.” His parents shook Andie’s hand and then turned to him.

“You must be Emily’s brother. We’ve heard so much about you.”

He shook their hands and accepted the hug from Derik’s mother. It was weird because his parents hadn’t been around, and he wasn’t sure how to act around family.

“This is Ed and Jennifer, my parents.”

“It’s nice to meet you. Do you need help with your bags?” Rider asked.

“That would be so nice. We wanted to get the room before we brought them in.”

“Why don’t you give us the keys to your car, and we’ll get them,” Derik said.

Rider glanced around, seeing a security guard. He turned to Andie. “Stay here with Emily. I’ll be right back.” She nodded, and he turned to Derik’s parents. “We’ll be right back.”

“Thank you. It’s a burgundy SUV. The clicker should make the lights flash.”

Rider headed out, and Derik followed. It took them only minutes to locate the car and grab the bags.

“You worried?” Derik asked.

“Yes and no. I know the guy is still in jail. I don’t know if he would ask one of his buddies to come by. I don’t think he would, and even if he did, they wouldn’t be as motivated as her ex was.”

“No, anyone else coming for Andie wouldn’t be as motivated. They would see security and leave.”

“With you here, that guy won’t come back. She’ll be safe.”

Rider nodded. “I hope so. I hate that she has to worry. She doesn’t deserve that.”

“Few people who face terrible circumstances deserve it.”

He’d met a few who did, but didn’t point it out since they were stepping into the hotel lobby. It wasn’t conversation for civilians. Others wouldn’t understand.

Derik and Emily said they would help get Ed and Jennifer upstairs and into their room. He and Andie headed to the elevator. Once the doors were closed, neither of them said anything. He glanced over at her, noticing the look in her eyes as they slowly rose to meet his.

“You can go into your bedroom and lock your door, and I’ll stay on the couch. You won’t have to ask me twice. Or I can come into the bedroom with you and do whatever you are comfortable with. It doesn’t have to be more than me just kissing you.”

Andie’s eyes had grown wider as he spoke. The elevator door opened, and they stepped out into the empty hall. He took her hand, leading her to the room.

As he opened the door, she put her hand on his arm. “I want you in my bed.”

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