Page 17 of Happily Ever Laughter

I love the way her eyes become so huge and dramatic when she’s excited. It’s impossible not to think about shutting the van doors and lying her back right here on the pillows.

“That would be amazing, thank you,” she says brightly. “We’ve never had a field trip before, but I’m sure they’ll be into it.”

Once she’s had enough to eat, I clear away the lunch things and snuggle her against my shoulder. “I’m sorry everything is such a chaotic rush,” I say.

“I’m sorry that you’re going to have to do so much work in the next twenty-four hours.” Her fingers slip down to lace through mine as she looks up at me. “I can’t believe you did all this for me when you’re on a deadline.”

“Don’t worry – ten percent of my brain is working on figuring out the instrumentation for the theme song even as we speak.”

“You’re ridiculous,” she laughs, as her chin tips up toward me.

To be honest, I haven’t kissed that many girls in my life. At thirty-six, most men have a hell of a lot more experience than I do. It certainly doesn’t matter now. Tanis kisses me as if her mouth was designed for mine. We fit together perfectly. Before I even realize what’s happening, I’ve laid down, pulling her on top of me so I can feel the length of her soft, curvy body against mine.

Tanis parts her lips so that my tongue can taste her luscious mouth, leaving us both breathless and shaky. Her fingers dig into my shoulders, pulling me closer until I can feel the heat between her legs pressing directly against me. Her skirt hitches up, as she rubs herself against my erection.

I’m fairly certain that she has no idea that she’s even doing this, which is the hottest thing I’ve ever felt in my life.

Her soft moan makes me grip her hips hard, lifting her to help her grind against me harder. My sweet girl losing a bit of her control with me is so arousing that I feel my balls tighten, begging to rip off these jeans.

“If we weren’t practically in public right now,” I growl, “it would be even harder to stop myself.”

“Tell me, what would happen if you didn’t stop yourself,” she whispers, staring into my eyes with the sauciest expression I’ve ever seen.

“I’d see to it that you had an orgasm for dessert.”

Her pupils widen, as her lips curl into a smile. “Okay.”

CHAPTER NINE

~ Tanis ~

This brand new feeling of being bold is both unnerving and energizing.

Why shouldn’t I let my body take over? Why shouldn’t I trust this gorgeous man who makes my heart spiral and dance? I don’t care that we’re suddenly working together, or that he’s a bit older. Everything feels so right.

A shiver runs through me as I feel his palm slip along the back of my knee, then under my skirt to grip my thigh. His soft groan echoes in the van, as our bodies shift against each other. His fingers dance along my skin, making everything feel hot and almost ticklish.

I know that my hard nipples are poking straight through my thin bra and dress, and don’t care. Felix stares at me hungrily, then grips the back of my neck to pull me in for a tight, wet kiss.

I’m sure he can feel me trembling, but I’m too curious to be embarrassed.

I know it’s not right to compare men, but even after several months my one brief boyfriend Timothy never made my heart race like this. Never made me feel womanly and desperate and breathless like this.

Felix has made me feel more in a few days than I ever thought possible. I can feel each of his fingertips along the back of my neck and my outer thigh as ten digits press against my skin, holding me close. My body’s reactions are amplified, and I can somehow feel every single vibration between my legs.

Felix twists me, lying me on my back as he pulls a pillow over to cradle my head. Then he reaches out

to shut the van doors.

“We only have a few minutes before people will ask questions about us being parked here,” he says quickly. “And I have to get you back to work soon. So just relax, gorgeous, and let me hear you. Feel you. Okay?”

Strangely, his practicality arouses me even more. He can sense I need something, and instantly wants to take care of it.

His dark eyes skim over my face in the dim light as if he’s studying me. Quick fingers unbutton the front of my dress, as I hear him suck in a breath. “So beautiful,” he murmurs, his breath practically hissing as he leans in to unsnap the front clasp of my bra before burying his mouth in my breasts.

My nerves flutter as his tongue drags slowly around my nipple. “I’m just going to make you come with my hands. Is that all right, Tanis? May I make you come?”

“Yes.” My voice is small but the emotion is huge. I want him. To take everything and anything he wants to give me.

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