Page 49 of Silver Fake

"I might have to hold you to that," I respond, matching her smirk with my own. The playful glint in her eye is irresistible, and I find myself leaning in for yet another kiss. Pulling away, I add, "But first, coffee as promised. "

With that, I reluctantly untangle myself from the sheets and stand up. My dick is rock hard at this point, and I see Lisa's eyes go straight to it as I walk to the dresser.

"Maybe I don't need the coffee," she says, biting her lip.

Her cheeks are flushing as she looks up, meeting my eyes.

Then she sits up with her back against the headboard, and the sheet falls to her waist, leaving her breasts out and her body on full display.

"Come wake me up, instead?"

Fuck me.

I shove my shorts off and climb back in bed, grabbing her hips and lifting her onto my lap. She's laughing as I capture her mouth, kissing her with everything I've felt for her this morning. Her arms move around my neck, holding me tight as she kisses me back.

We make out like a couple of teenagers for several minutes until we're both almost gasping for air as she pulls away. She drops her forehead against mine, and I close my eyes, enjoying this moment with her. Holding her while we just breathe together.

After a couple of minutes, we aren't breathing so loudly, and she lifts her head and looks me in the eyes. Something in her eyes is different now. She briefly puts her hand over her mouth and takes a deep breath.

"Everything okay?" I ask, running my hand up her arm.

Lisa puts a hand over mine. "Yes. I mean, I think so."

I run my finger along her cheek. "Whatever it is, you can tell me."

"Last night was amazing, but this is a lot." Lisa goes quiet for a minute, looking out the balcony windows. Eventually, she looks back at me. "I mean, you're my boss. And we both have to go back to Houston tomorrow." She frowns. "I guess what I'm saying is, we haven't actually discussed what this means for us."

I freeze.

Last night meant the world to me, and I want it to mean the world to Lisa too. No more fake relationships. No more pretending I don't want to kiss her every time I see her at work and being a dick because pushing her away is easier.

I open my mouth to respond, but for some reason, the words get stuck in my throat.

I've never asked a woman for more. Never allowed myself to reach out and take what I wanted. I've always been the one to walk away, to keep things casual. But, with Lisa, I find myself craving something I've never wanted before, a real relationship, something genuine and tangible. But right now, I just can't say it.

So instead, I brush her hair behind her ear and smile, trying to look as nonchalant as possible as I lie through my teeth.

"I agree. Last night was definitely amazing," I say. "But it doesn't have to mean anything more if you don't want it to. I don't have any expectations. If it was just a one-time thing, that's fine."

Lisa's face falls and she sighs. "Yeah, I think that's probably best."

"Hey," I lift her chin with my finger so she's looking up at me. "I promise, no matter what, I'm not going to be a jackass in the office anymore. You and I are a team. I couldn't do my job without you."

Lisa beams at me. "Thank you, John," she says, her voice barely above a whisper. "I really appreciate that. And I want you to know that I... I think we make a great team too."

Her cheeks flush a beautiful shade of pink, and I have to clench my jaw to hold back the swell of emotions that slam into me. It feels like I'm choking even though I haven't swallowed anything.

If only I had known last night was it, I would have taken more time with her. Worshipped every inch of her all night to show her what she means to me. I could have shown her even if I couldn't say it out loud.

"But, then again," I begin, my voice barely above a whisper. Lisa turns to look at me, her eyes softening at the serious tone in my voice. "Maybe just one more day of fun won't hurt. Let's not think about what happens after today. Let's just... live in the moment. What do you say?"

She eyes me cautiously. "Live in the moment?"

"Yeah." I run my thumb over her bottom lip.

Lisa sucks in a sharp breath, and I'm sure she's right there with me, so I lean in and kiss her slowly. Memorizing the feel of her soft lips moving with mine. If this is my last chance to feel this, I want to take my time and remember every detail.

"If we're never going to do this again after we get home, we should make the most of it," I tell her. "Stay with me today."

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