Page 23 of Heartbeat

“Are you going to let me eat your pussy before we go back out there?” Lennox asked. Now he was the one biting his lip with a boyish expression.

“No. Oh my gosh, Lennox. I can’t believe you just asked me that.” I was scandalized and turned on all at the same time.

“Come on, Princess. A small taste to tide me over.” Lennox stalked forward, and I stepped backward until my back was pressed up against a shelf.

“What if someone catches us?” I whispered, shaking my head. I couldn’t believe I was actually considering letting him eat my cookie in public. I know I thought he brought me in here to get frisky. But I thought a little kissing and groping, not full-on oral.

“Nobody will catch us if you keep your voice down.” His chiseled clean-shaven face was full of mirth, but I could tell he was serious.

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As we exited the closet, I adjusted my dress. I thought it would be hard getting all of the flowy fabric out of the way, but Lennox managed just fine. I’m glad I wore my hair in a twist-out tonight. A little closet oral didn’t mess it up at all. In fact, it added to my voluminous crown.

I turned to Lennox to see him wiping his face with my panties, and I felt my face flush. He licks his lips and slips the scrap of material into his pocket. The panties aren’t any use to me anyway. Not only are they soaked, but Lennox ripped them off me.

“Let’s make our rounds, so I can finish what we started.” He kisses the top of my head and grabs my hand to hold.

“Whatwestarted?” I tease with a grin.

“Yeah, Princess. If you weren’t looking so damn good in that dress, I wouldn’t have had to taste you.” I flush again. Lennox says exactly what’s on his mind, and it’s usually filthy. I hope his bedside manner is more… subdued.

“Oh! There you are, Raven! I’ve been looking all over for you!” Sasha smiles brightly at me when we walk into the open space where her art is being displayed.

Sasha and I met in middle school on our cheerleading squad. We called each other twin because we were both petite with brown skin, but that’s where the similarities between us ended. Sasha has big brown eyes surrounded by long dark lashes, her sweet round face always has a smile. Like me, she has natural hair, but instead of a twist-out, she wears her hair in a large afro. She is a free-spirited artist that says whatever comes to her mind, and I love her like a sister.

Unlike me, Sasha came from a lower-middle-class family. She didn’t grow up with money or the resources that I did. She was on a scholarship to attend our private school. As a kid, I admired Sasha’s take-no-shit attitude. I still adore it now.

“Hey, Sash! I’m so happy to see you! Congrats, girl!” I was so proud of my friend. This wasn’t her first show, but every gallery show was a big deal and took a lot of work.

“Thank you, Rae! I was so nervous, but it looks like almost all of my art has sold.”

“Wow! That’s awesome, sweetie!” I hugged her tightly. I couldn’t believe it. This was the opening night of a three-night showing. For her to sell almost every piece was outstanding.

“I know, right! Hopefully, I’ll get to meet the buyers. After all, they are helping me with my goal of buying this place instead of renting it.” Sasha’s big brown eyes were shining with excitement, and I smiled at my friend’s happiness. She had been saving for years to buy this place, and although I offered several times, she refused my help.

“So, you want to own this place? I think it would be a great buy.” Lennox smiles down at Sasha, and she flushes. I giggle because I know the feeling.

“Yes, the building itself is a work of art. I love showing my pieces here,” Sasha says after she gathers her composure.

Both Lennox and I nod our agreement. This place would be perfect for Sasha. It fits her style and personality to a T.

“Nice set-up you have here,” Lennox’s brother, Sawyer, spoke. I didn’t even know he was still in town.

“What are you doing here?” Sasha’s voice was fierce as she glared at Sawyer.

I was confused as to why sweet, easy-going Sasha looked as if she were about to throat punch my new brother-in-law.

“I came to admire your work, of course.” Sawyer’s smile was the same wicked sexy smile Lennox often gives to me when he’s in porn star mode.

“I didn’t realize you two were so familiar with one another.” I raised my brow at Sasha. I don’t remember seeing them together at the wedding, but I was hammered, so I don’t remember much. But in the few weeks since, Sasha hasn’t said a word to me about Sawyer.

“Oh!Sashdidn’t tell you. Raven, you’ve practically been replaced as her best friend.” Sawyer smiled wider with amusement lighting up his handsome face. His green eyes sparkled with mischief, and I had a feeling my friend was in trouble.

“Uh, no. Sasha hadn’t mentioned it.” I eyed her suspiciously. I already had one best friend keeping shit from me, and I still hadn’t forgiven my sister. The last thing I needed was for my other bestie to do the same.

“Raven and Lennox are newlyweds, Sawyer. I would never interrupt Rae to complain about her bull-headed brother-in-law that doesn’t know how to mind his damned business,” Sasha sassed, her hands balled into fists at her side.

I was shocked, and I went to step in front of Sasha because I was afraid she really might throat punch, Sawyer. However, when I went to move, Lennox pulled me to his side with a shake of his head. I frowned.

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