Page 34 of Heart in Waiting
“I realize you’re a strong independent female, but it’s all right to accept help from time to time.”
She closed her eyes and took a deep breath. “I’m sorry. This isn’t what I had envisioned for the night.”
He could relate to that... “Why don’t we go inside and make the best of it. Maybe we can find a good movie to watch and vegetate on the couch until we’re both tired enough to sleep. I don’t know about you, but I’m to riled up to even attempt it right now.”
“I couldn’t sleep if my life depended on it.”
They headed to her condo, and he waited until she unlocked the door. “We go in together.” He didn’t think Nolan would have been able to bypass her security, but he’d rather be safe than sorry. They both stepped inside. Dane flipped on the light as she punched in the code on the security panel. It beeped once she was done, indicating it had been reset. They strolled leisurely into her living room, and she pulled her phone out to send a quick text to Carter. She didn’t want her brother freaking out because she forgot to do it. He’d text when he had a moment, but she had other plans for the evening. She wanted more with Dane, and she wouldn’t let the horror at the benefit prevent that from happening. Nolan would not make her afraid to take a chance at finding happiness. Dane made her feel good and she wanted to explore whatever it was between them.
He slid his arm around her waist, and she leaned her head on him. “Do you want to change and watch that movie?”
“No,” she lifted her head and met his gaze. “I have a better idea.” Reese stepped in front of him and pushed his jacket off his shoulders. “Take this off.”
Dane scrunched his eyebrows together in confusion. What was going on inside that head of hers? The jacket could go if she wanted it to. Truthfully, he hated the damn thing. He shrugged it off and tossed it on a nearby chair.
“That’s a little better but not quite right.” She yanked on his tie and loosened it. He found it ironic when she’d been the one to fix it before they left for the benefit. It hung around his neck completely undone. She pulled it off and threw it on his discarded jacket. “Now kiss me.”
Dane didn’t need to be told twice. He pulled her into his arms and dipped his head to capture her lips with his. Kissing her was one of his greatest pleasures. Sparks ignited upon contact, but he wanted to savor this moment. He kissed her slow and thoroughly until her moans echoed through the room. She slid out of his arms and took a step back. Then she slowly turned and glanced over her shoulder. “Help me out of this dress.”
Instead of removing her dress immediately as she suggested, he moved closer so her back was against his chest. He brushed her hair behind her ear and kissed her neck, then he moved his hands until they rested on her hips. She lifted her left arm up to his neck and turned her face toward him. Her lips brushed up against his in an almost kiss. Dane had imagined this moment for longer than he could say. He wanted to savor every second of it and appreciate it. After tonight, he might not get another chance. They had been moving toward this moment since the first night he guarded her. She’d pushed for it then as a means to use him to forget, and perhaps she was doing it again; however, it didn’t seem the same.
“As good as this feels,” she said huskily. “Think how amazing it will be once we are both naked.”
“You’re demanding,” he replied. His voice was hoarse with desire. “What’s your rush.”
“Make me forget.” She twisted around and licked her lips. “I want to know it’s your hands touching me. Erase him from my mind and make sure only you remain.”
“I’d like nothing more...” He leaned down and kissed her lightly. “Are you sure this is what you want.” Dane didn’t want her to have any regrets in the morning. “We don’t have to do this.”
“I know that,” she answered. “But this is where I hoped to end the night, and I’ll be damned if I let him ruin this for us.”
He wanted her so bad and it was time to stop cock-blocking himself. She’d made her desires known, and since they mirrored his own he was ready to take the next step. He slid his hand down her back and unzipped her dress. It fell down to her waist. Dane held his breath as she stepped back and shimmied out of it. She wasn’t wearing a bra and had the tiniest pair of panties on. She kicked the dress out of the way and moved back toward him. Her stilettos were still strapped to her feet. It was perhaps the hottest thing he’d ever beheld.
“You’re so damn beautiful.” A lump formed in his throat as he stared at her.
“And you have too many clothes on.” She wiggled her finger at him. “Come here so I can help you remove them.”
“Not yet,” he said. “Let me touch you first.”
“Uh uh,” she said, shaking her head. “I want to see you too.”
Who was he to deny her what she wanted? He’d do anything for her and he’d gladly strip for her. Dane unbuttoned his shirt slowly. One button went through the hole, and then he slid his fingers to the next one. He repeated that step after step until he had the shirt half undone. At that point, she became frustrated and stepped toward him. She put her hands on either side of the shirt and ripped it open until the remaining buttons went flying around them. Dane didn’t stop to see where they landed because he was completely riveted by her.
“I don’t want slow tonight.” She moved her hands to his pants and had them down around his ankles before he could blink. “I need you.”
After that, Dane let her take the lead. She wrapped her hands around his hard cock, and he lost all ability to think. When she dropped to her knees and sucked him into her mouth, his brain exploded. He had to stop her. When his orgasm hit, he wanted to be buried deep inside her. “Not now,” he managed to force out. “Let me love you.”
She rose to her feet and wrapped her arms around him. “I’m all yours.”
That was all the invitation he needed. He lifted her into his arms and carried her to her bedroom. He slid her panties off, but left the shoes on—a fetish he didn’t realize he had until her. “Condom?” he asked desperately. He should have planned better for this.
“Drawer...” She pointed to her nightstand. “Top.”
He yanked it open and found a box. Dane pulled one out and had it on his aching cock in record time. Then he went back to her and slowly slid inside her. She felt so damn good...
“Harder,” she demanded.
He rocked back and forth inside of her, kissing her deep and hard. Sparks shot through him each time their tongues touched. He could kiss her a million times, and it would never be enough. Reese was everything he wanted in a woman, and he adored her. Making love to her was simply amazing. Each touch left a trail of sensations that shot through him.
Slowly, he trailed his lips over her cheek, jaw, and down her neck. He shifted his hands to her hips and held them as he moved inside of her tight sheath. He was on the edge of losing control. He barely hung on until he heard her breathless moans echoing through the room. She was close, and they could find ecstasy together. They were both primed to the point of exploding, and it didn’t take long for them to each reach their peak. The sex was phenomenal, and Dane couldn’t wait to do it again—after he remembered how to breathe...
He slid out of the bed and strolled to the bathroom. He pulled off the condom and disposed of it, then joined her back in her bed. He pulled a blanket over them and cuddled with her. “Sleep,” he whispered. “I’m here.” She sighed and snuggled against his chest. Not long after, he could hear her even breaths that suggested she’d done as he recommended. Dane, however, was wide awake and scared to death. He’d never been more in love with her, and his brother wanted to kill her... God help him.
