Page 39 of Shy Santa

Bear looked like someone stuck an electric prod up his ass. “Well?”

“Um…” he rubbed the back of his neck.

“The answer you’re desperately trying to find is ‘I like you and want you in my and my daughter’s life. It’s not that hard to say.” It hurt that he couldn’t get those simple words out.

I knew he liked me. Hell, the couple of nights we gave into our desires and fucked were phenomenal. But I wouldn’t be a partly live-in booty call for him. Not when he had a kid.

“I don’t know what to do, Addy. Being around you feels right. And I really like you, but I don’t know how to do this. Not with having Ace.”

My heart cracked a little of the frost I tried to encase it in. At least he wasn’t stumbling because he only wanted sex.

“I get that. That’s why we need to figure things out.” Taking a step forward, I cupped his face. “We don’t have to get everything figured out, but we need to get on the same page.”

Shoulders relaxed; a small smile crept across his lips. “I think we can do that.” Bear reached up and snagged my hand. “Let’s get something to drink, then sit in the back den and talk.”

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“Addy,I’m not good with this stuff.” Bear looked so cute sitting on the sectional, like he was ready to jump and run.

“It’s okay. I’ll go first. I like you. Spending time with you makes me happy. And the bonus of Alice-Grace makes things better but also complicated.” I grabbed his hand and laced our fingers together. “Obviously, she knows we like each other. Or that I like you at least. And she approves.”

“Yeah… she definitely approves.” He chuckled, relaxing back a little. “And I absolutely like you, too.”

A grin spread over his face, mirroring the one that hurt my cheeks. “I’m not moving in. Not until we know what we both want. And not until Alice-Grace understands what we’re doing.”

Bear lifted our linked hands and kisses mine. “I’m good with that. Ace needs to know how a man should treat a woman he more than likes.”

Letting my hand go, he tugged me onto his lap. I cupped his face, my thumb running across his bottom lip. “You need to set a good example. And you do set a good one on how a man should treat her.” I lifted and straddle him so I’m sitting on his thighs. “Alice-Grace is a strong young lady. She watches you closely.”

Hands grasped my hips and dragged me forward. “I know.” He leaned up and stole a kiss. A quick peck on my lips that left me wanting more.

My hands slid up his firm chest and linked around the back of his neck. I drew him closer and peppered kisses across his cheek to his ear. My heart raced as his fingers caressed up and down my back. Kneading the muscles as he went. I latched onto his ear and sucked, flicking it with the tip of my tongue.

Bear bucked up, rubbing his hard cock against my pussy our pants the only thing separating us. A growl rumbled in his chest. “Addy,” he pulled my shirt from my pants and ran his rough fingers along my spine, sending shivers skittering across my skin.

I pulled back a little and whispered in his ear. “How about that movie now?” I giggled when Bear sat up straight and ripped my shirt over my head. “No movie?”

“Nope. Not unless we make it.” A twinkle sparked from his eyes as he took in my black lace bra.

A recent purchase since I kept things here. Figured anytime I came over, I should be prepared. Not that we got frisky in the house.

I laid my hand on his chest, halting him. “Let’s move this to your room. It’s the farthest from Alice-Graces and I’d rather have a bed than a couch. Given the day and evening I’ve had, I don’t want to add being seen naked by your daughter.”

Bear grinned at me a moment before he stood with me in his arms. My legs wrapped around his waist as he carried me down the hall and upstairs to his room. I tried to keep the giggles inside. But a few escaped when he nibbled on my shoulder and neck along the way.

Bear tapped my thigh once in his room and dropped my legs. I slid slowly down him. Desire pooled and swirled around in my belly.

Quietly, he shut the door, then reached over his head and yanked his shirt off. Why is it so hot when guys do that?

My pussy spasmed as he stalked closer.

“Too many clothes.” His hand reached out and popped the button on my jeans before he sank to the floor, his heated hazel eyes locked on mine. My pants and undies followed; the slow drag of denim sensitizing my skin.

Reaching out, I grasped his shoulder as he lifted first one foot, then the other, removing my jeans and tossing them. Bear leaned in and nuzzled my hip. Placing soft butterfly kisses maddeningly slow across my abdomen to the other side. “Bear.” I whimpered. A wetness slicked between my legs.

“Shh… I got you.” Quickly, he stood cradling me in his arms before tossing me on the bed with a laugh.

“Bear!” I growled out when I hit the bed.

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