Page 30 of Taking the Fight

Eric’s eyes widened. “Yes, that’s it.” He nudged Finn in the side with his elbow. “Got yourself a strong one.”

“That I do,” Finn agreed, grinning at me.

It felt wrong to be standing there as if I belonged with Finn. The last thing I wanted to do was give him the wrong impression. He knew I didn’t want to get involved.

Eric waved toward a group of people in the corner; there were four men and two women. “Why don’t you two come over and have a drink with my wife and me. She’d love to meet you,” he said to me.

Finn lifted his brows and I nodded. “Sure. Why don’t you go ahead, and I’ll be there in a minute?” I leaned in close so Eric couldn’t hear me. “I need to run to the restroom.” It was a lie, but I needed some space to breathe.

“Okay,” Finn replied.

After sliding my arm away from his, I stepped away. “I’ll be right back.”

I didn’t wait to hear a response. I just turned around and started for the exit. Once out into the main hallway, I passed several people who nodded and smiled. There was a bathroom to my left, but I hurried past it down another hallway. I could sense someone behind me, and I silently groaned. There were so many people in the damn hotel that getting a few minutes of peace seemed impossible.

I continued to walk, but then a hand grabbed my arm, pulling me into a semi-dark room. The hallway light illuminated the figure of the man who had me in his hold. Gasping, I looked into Braden’s eyes as the door clicked shut behind him.

My heart raced and I held a hand to my chest when he let me go. “Jesus, Braden, you scared the hell out of me. What are you doing?”

“I’m hating my life right now, especially seeing you with someone else.” He took a step toward me, and I backed into one of the three conference desks in the small meeting room. Electricity ignited between us, and the need I had for him felt like it would explode from within me if I didn’t give in to it. It was the wrong place and time, but my body didn’t care.

I could see the hunger in Braden’s eyes, even in the darkness. He closed the distance between us and splayed his hands on the desk, caging me in. His lips were close to mine, but I fought the urge to kiss him. The second I let myself give in would be my undoing.

Braden pressed his body to mine, his cock hard against my belly. I had to crane my neck back to look up at him. “I’m going to lose my shit if I have to see you with that fucker another minute more.” He pressed his lips to my neck, and my eyes fluttered closed. “The way you smile at him makes me so fucking jealous I can’t see straight.”

“I’m only playing a part,” I whispered. “I don’t want Finn. You know that.”

“Do I?” he growled, kissing my neck. He slid his hands up my thighs, lifting my dress.

His lips pressed against mine and I moaned, wrapping my legs around his waist. “We can’t do this. What if we get caught?”

Braden sucked my bottom lip between his teeth, his heated gaze boring right through me. “Don’t worry, sunshine. I’ll make you come quick.”

Heart racing, I couldn’t say no. I didn’t want to. My body burned to have him inside me, desperate to feel him claiming me. Sliding my hands down to the waistband of his pants, I unbuttoned them. A deep rumble vibrated in Braden’s chest, his eyes predatory as they pierced into mine. I didn’t have to speak; he knew what I wanted. I wanted him, and he wanted me. There was no stopping us.

Braden pushed my dress up to my waist and slid my underwear off. The desk was cold against my bare skin, the anticipation making my body tremble. Before dropping his pants to the floor, Braden pulled out a condom from his wallet. I stroked his dick, loving how it jerked in my grasp. We were seriously about to have sex, which meant things were going to get complicated. Did I care? Not at the moment. I couldn’t think of anything other than quenching the insatiable need I had for him. However, I had a feeling it was only going to enhance my desires, making me want him even more. He slid the condom down over his cock, and I sucked in a breath as he gripped my thighs, his body up against mine. His lips found mine the exact moment he plunged in deep, muting my screams with his mouth.

I squeezed my legs around his waist, holding on tightly as we moved together. He filled me completely, stretching me to the limits. It didn’t take long for my orgasm to surface, and I could feel my body clenching him tighter, milking him. Braden grunted a few more times, his hips pounding into mine. Finally, I gave in to my release and he gave in to his, his cock pulsating inside of me.

He had awakened something within me, a need I’d kept hidden for so long. It felt amazing.

CHAPTER16

BRADEN

Ididn’t know what had come over me. Seeing Reagan with Finn torpedoed me down a spiral of jealousy I couldn’t see my way out of. I needed her, needed to know she was mine. It felt like I’d waited an eternity to feel her pussy wrapped around my cock. I didn’t want it to end, but we didn’t have the time.

Still holding onto me, Reagan’s breaths came out as rapid pants, her breasts lifting out of her strapless dress. I wanted to taste her nipples, to see her bare skin underneath my body, spread wide for the taking. Fuck there was so much I wanted.

Carefully, I pulled out of her and took off the condom, tossing it in the trash can by the door. Then, I helped Reagan off the table and slid her underwear up her legs, squeezing her ass for good measure.

Reagan straightened her dress and released a shaky sigh. “Thanks. I was not expecting what had just happened. I think my heart is in overdrive right now.”

Grabbing her wrist, I pulled her to me. “Just wait. We’ll both be getting an even harder workout later.”

She stepped back and slapped my arm. “Dammit, Braden. What did I say about keeping our distance? What if someone saw us come in here?”

I shrugged. “No one saw us. But don’t worry, I’m returning to my date just like you wanted.” After kissing her quickly, I slapped her ass. “Have fun with yours.” Her mouth gaped as I strolled toward the door.

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