Page 67 of Perfect Rhythm
“Of course you did,” I replied.
“I don’t see you trying to move away from me.”
Realizing he was right, I cleared my throat and walked into the bathroom.
It didn’t take me long to find what I was looking for.
“Sit,” I said as I motioned for him to go to the bed.
He did as I asked and grabbed the bottle of water that was on his nightstand.
Trying to play it smart, I didn’t sit next to him. Instead, I positioned myself between his legs and grabbed his hand.
I could feel the weight of his thighs as they pressed against mine, damn near locking me between them.
Shit, this wasn’t a good idea either.
Determined to stay focused, I dropped two aspirin into his hand and let out a slow breath. “Even though I wish things hadn’t gotten as crazy as they did, I do appreciate you having my back last night. Eli putting his hands on me?—”
“Was a fucking mistake,” Shade growled, jaw tight.
I couldn’t help the smile that tugged at my lips. His protectiveness did something to me. “Yeah...a big one.”
“What did he tell you?”
“Well, turns out that he’s been screwing Nimah Watts. That’s who sent me that message.”
“Oh, really?”
“Yep.” I sighed. “Oh, and you weren’t the only one who allowed your emotions to get the best of you last night. I kind of said some shit to push Eli to the edge after he told me all of that.”
Shade smirked, then tossed the pills into his mouth. “Do tell.”
“Long story short, I told him that you had...um...that you had...”
“Ate that pretty pussy,” he said, his free hand lowering between us.
But he didn’t touch me. Instead, he just hovered, my pulsating flesh highly aware of what could happen next.
Without warning, a strained breath released from between my lips, and my eyes shifted closed. “Why are you so determined to play with me?”
“Because you make it so easy,” he whispered.
“I’m not trying to.”
“I know you’re not. You can’t help it.”
“I really can’t.”
“It’s fine. Just let me do what you want me to do.”
“I can’t.”
“Yes, you can. You’re a free woman now. Well, kind of.”
I opened my eyes. “What do you mean, kind of?”
“Because even though we’re not official yet, you’re mine. I just want to give you a day or two to get your ex out of your system.”
