“Tricked him into a date?” I laugh as she tells me the story of setting him up with Tiffany. Now I get the apologetic look.
“To be honest, I met Bear that night so I guess you had a part in us meeting.” I love her smile, it's genuine.
“Bear?” She sets a wooden box in front of me filled with different types of tea bags.
“He reminds me of a big bear. He can be growly when he doesn't get his way.”
“Really?” She tilts her head to the side, staring at me. “His father is like that too but more so when it comes to me.” She lets out a small laugh. “I always love that I get a different side to my husband than everyone else. He’s always so easygoing, but with me he can get all worked up. Guess that apple didn't fall far from the tree.” She finishes making the tea, all the while peppering me with questions. “You want kids one day?”
I cough, setting my cup down. That came out of left field. My mind flashes to last night when Bear came inside of me. That should have freaked me out, but all it did was turn me on. Bear did it again a few hours ago. Neither one of us have brought up the fact that I might get pregnant. Which is nuts because I’m still technically a virgin.
“One day,” I get out. I do want kids. I’ve always dreamed of having a real family of my own. One that would know how much I loved them.
“Sorry.” She doesn't look sorry because she’s still rocking that smile. “I have this feeling you’re the one for him. A mother knows these things.”
“To be honest, Alice, I’m not sure what Bear and I are.”
“You gave him a nickname and now you’re at his parents’ for dinner.” She has a point there.
“He might get in trouble for dating me.” I drop my eyes down to my tea. I don’t want to think about that.
The last thing I would want would be for him to lose everything he’s worked for. Plus, I’d also worked hard to get into this college all on my own. I don’t want anyone thinking any differently. I shouldn't care what people think but with the power my last name carries, people always assume everything has been handed to me.
“That won’t stop my Theo. When he gets his mind set on something, it’s game over.”
“You think his mind is set on me?”
“I really hope so. A sweet girl like you as a daughter-in-law sounds wonderful to me.” Again that wave of emotion hits me. I’m not only falling for Bear, I'm falling for his family too.
15
Theodore
I call Willow’s phone again, getting no answer. This is the second week in a row we’ve had an away game. Last week’s was not far, and Willow and Zoey drove to make it to the game. The whole fucking time I worried. I didn't want her driving that late at night after the game was over. It was a four-hour drive.
This week we had to take a flight. We flew out today and will fly back after the game tomorrow. It is only one night away really, but I am still edgy. For the past two weeks Willow has been in my bed every night, and that’s the way I hope to keep it.
Her little ass better be in my bed tonight. I gave her a key and told her to sleep at my place tonight and to be there when I get home late tomorrow night. She rolled her eyes at me. She has the same reaction every time I boss her around, but she still does it. I reach down adjusting my cock, which is now hard.
I toss my phone down on the bed, wanting Willow to be here. Back home she’s turned my bed into her own. She would do everything from bed if you let her.
She is always spread out in it with her laptop and books everywhere, along with snacks and everything else. She usually has reality TV blaring from the television I installed in my room after she complained there wasn't one.
I don’t watch a lot of TV, so there was no reason to have one. Now I have a reason. I want her happy and in my bed. Ten hours after her comment, there was a TV in my bedroom for her. A bedroom that’s slowly changing into hers.
A knock sounds at my hotel door. I look down to make sure my hard-on is hidden, and I walk over and open it without looking. Willow throws herself at me. I catch her, pulling her into my body as the door falls closed behind her.
Seeing her here hits me hard in the chest with a wave of emotions I can’t wrap my head around. It’s both scary as fuck and the best feeling in the world.
“I missed my grumpy bear.” She kisses me all over my face. Fuck. I’m pretty sure I’m in love with this girl. Her easy smiles and sweetness have me wrapped around her finger.
What else could it be? I guess love can make you do crazy things. Everything I always thought I wanted has been tossed to the side, the want I have for her trumping it all.
“I don’t think I can sleep without you. I didn't want to test it, so here I am.” She beams at me. She really is a breath of fresh air. The smile drops from her lips. “Why the look?” She wiggles in my hold, and I know she wants down. “You got some bitch in here or something?”
I think she’s teasing, but there’s a flash of something in her eyes before she masks it quickly. She slips behind one of the many walls she keeps up around her.
I didn’t see them at first until I started to try to get closer to her. I don’t think she realizes how quickly she puts them up. I’ve been trying to take them down little by little.
She puts them up because of her shitty parents. I’ve pieced together that Willow thinks she’s not easy to love. Or that she’s not good enough. That bullshit lies squarely on her parents—the people who are supposed to love her unconditionally. She can barely get a scrap of their attention. They think throwing money at something is all they have to do.
She’s now starved for attention, and I want to be the one that showers her in it. Hopefully I’ll get to keep her all to myself forever. I don’t care if it’s too early to think about these things. The bastard that I am knew what I was doing when I came inside of her each time.
I’m not sure it’s possible to keep her all to myself no matter how hard I try, though. Willow is a free spirit. I need to tread carefully, or she’ll run.
“You really think I’d have another woman here or anywhere for that matter?” I toss her onto the bed, coming down over her before she can catch her breath.
“We’re not exclusive so maybe.” Her teeth bite into her bottom lip. I haven’t dated in years and I’ve never been a one-night stand kind of man.
Before Reid came to play football here, I had the conversation with him about how girls could fuck with your head and make you lose focus of your goals. I wanted to make sure he had his head in the game. I stayed the fuck away from them too during my career because I was sure they would mess with mine too. Fortunately, it hasn’t been hard until now.
“You asked for it.” She’s trying to tease me. Got me thinking about her being with someone else. That shit won’t fly or I’ll lose my damn mind. I’ve already lost most of it when it comes to her.
“Asked for…” I get up in a flash, flipping her over on her stomach before she can finish what she is saying.
My hand goes for the tight black pants she is always wearing, and I yank them down along with her panties in one swift movement. I don’t know what comes over me. Once again, I’m doing something I never even thought about before, let alone acting out.
“Bear! What are you…”
My hand comes down on her ass. A small squeal comes from her. I rub the spot and do it again. This time there is no scream. A gasp comes from her instead as she pushes her ass more into the air, silently begging me for more. The temptation is too great for me to resist.
“Is this turning you on?” I slip my hand down her ass until I get to her pussy. She’s fucking soaked for me. My cock is hard, and I swear I can feel my heartbeat in it.
“You always turn me on, Bear.” She’s so primed for me I can slip a finger right inside of her. She lets out a loud moan that has cum leaking from my cock as I thrust in and out. She moves her hips in time with me.
Even as wet as she is, her pussy is still so fucking tight. I pull my finger out, flippi
ng her over again, needing to taste her.
I strip her of the rest of her clothes until she’s naked on the bed for me. I bury my face between her thighs, drinking down all of her sweetness. I make her come twice on my tongue. I could spend all night between her thighs and still be hungry for more.
There is never enough Willow for me. It doesn't matter how much I take or how often, I still need more. My addiction for her only grows by the day. The more I have, the deeper I fall.
“Bear. Clothes off,” she begs. Her cheeks flush a soft pink of innocence. She’s a fucking virgin, and I’m spanking her little ass.
I stand on the side of the bed, an inner battle waging inside of me. I want to be inside of her so damn badly. I pull my shirt off. She rises to her knees, resting her hands on my chest. “Stop teasing me.” She goes for my belt. I don’t stop her.
I shouldn’t be doing this in a hotel. This is her first time. It should be special. But when she wraps her hand around my cock, I break. None of that shit matters now. I’m too far gone at this point. I need her more than my next breath.
I grab her around the waist, lifting her to put her in the center of the bed. I come down over her, kissing her.
“Yes.” She rubs her pussy against my cock.
“There will be no going back,” I warn her. “If I take you. You belong to me.” I’ll never be able to let her go. The thought is messed up and so out of character for me. Still, I don’t give a shit.
“Bear.” Her nails dig into my back. Who the fuck am I trying to kid here? She already belongs to me. There was no turning back or letting her go the minute my lips met hers in that elevator. I was coming out of my skin thinking about her not being in my bed for only one night.
My cock starts to press into her. I give shallow thrusts at first. Her pussy clamps around my cock, not wanting to let me go. She raises her hips, and I slip deeper into her.
“Tell me you want me to be your first.”
“I want you to be my first, Bear.”
“Your only.”
“Yes.”
I brush my mouth against hers. I want to tell her I love her, but I don’t want to scare her. “You’ll never understand the effect you have on me.” Hell, I don’t understand it myself.
I push all the way inside of her, breaking through her innocence and claiming it for myself. She closes her eyes tightly, a tear leaking out of the corner. I kiss it. I don’t deserve this gift she’s giving me. I’ll spend the rest of my life making sure she never regrets it. She will never go a day again without feeling loved or cherished. Without being the priority in someone’s life. She will know each day when she wakes that she is my everything.
“Baby.” I kiss her. How can something be the greatest pleasure and pain you’ve ever experienced at once? That’s the only way I can explain this.
Soon she’s kissing me back. The little moans that come from her threaten to break the last bit of control I have. My cock begs to be balls deep inside of her tight cunt. My name spills from her perfect lips, and that is about all I can take. I pull out and thrust back in. Her nails dig into my back. I welcome the bite of pain.
“You’re mine now, forever.” I can’t stop the words from spilling from my mouth, not caring whether they scare her or not. The way her little cunt grips me lets me know she likes the idea.
She opens her eyes to meet mine as I keep taking her. I’m not sure if I can last. Not with her eyes on me with nothing but trust in them.
“You’re so deep. I can feel you everywhere.” She pulls me back down for a kiss. The kiss is all consuming, and it has me taking her harder and faster. “Bear. I. I. This is different. I can’t….” She lets out a loud moan. Her own orgasm begins to rock through her body.
Not only does her pussy lock down so hard on me I think I see stars, but she clings to me too as the pleasure consumes her. She pulls me over the edge with her.
I spill deep inside of her, burying my face in her neck as I keep coming. Her pussy keeps contracting around my cock, greedy for more.
When every drop finally leaves me, I roll, taking her with me. My cock stays inside of her. She sprawls out on top of me.
An adorable, sweet sigh leaves her lips. She turns her head and kisses my chest over my heart. I’ve never felt more at home and settled than I do at this moment. She has given me something I never knew I was missing, and with her, I feel whole for the first time.
There is no doubt in my mind. I’m in love with Willow. And I don’t give a fuck what anyone thinks about that.
16
Willow
I rest my hands on Bear’s chest as I ride him. All those horseback riding lessons are finally being put to good use. I had no idea sex could be like this. I’ve never felt so close to anyone in my whole life.
“Willow,” Bear growls my name. “I’m not going to last with you bouncing up and down on my cock like this. I need you to come.” His hand slips between my thighs, stroking my clit.
My pussy contracts around his cock as he takes over, thrusting up into me hard and fast. I feel so full of him in this position. I arch my back and let go, moaning his name as I come so hard that my vision blurs. Seconds later, I feel his warm release spill deep inside of me.
I sprawl out against his chest, my body replete and relaxed. The words I love you are on the tip of my tongue, but I don’t say them, unsure if it will scare him or not. For the first time in my life, I feel home. When I am wrapped in his arms, I am safe and loved. He makes me feel as if he sees who I truly am and wants me regardless of the fact that I’m not perfect.
His hand drifts up and down my spine as our bodies settle down. “You’re going to be late,” I remind him, but neither of us move.
He was about to head out the door to do warmups with the team before the game, and I jumped him. We’d tumbled back into bed, and he let me have my way with him. I feel a little bit bad that I kept him up most of the night.
Every time he reached for me, I was all over him, ready for him to take me again. What I feel for this man is starting to scare the crap out of me. How would I deal if this was ever to come to an end?
The way he holds me close and the things he whispers into my ear as we make love have me believing this will never end.
“What time does your flight head back tonight?” He sits up, his cock still inside of me. I bite my bottom lip, suddenly feeling shy and not wanting to answer him. “You’re going to the game, right? Or is it before that?” He pulls my bottom lip out from between my teeth.
“Of course I’m going to the game. Does your flight leave right after it?” I'm pretty sure that’s what Zoey told me.
“Right after, but I’m not heading back home unless you are too.” He says.
“I’m leaving after the game too.” I moan out.
“Willow.” He smacks my ass. My sex contracts around his cock, making him groan. I giggle.
“I have a private flight. It takes off whenever I get there.” He stares at me for a minute. I shrug, trying not to make it a big deal. “My father let me take his plane.”
“You don’t have to hide who you are, babe. I’m fucking happy that I know you’ll be getting home tonight. I wish you could just fly with me.” He kisses me. “Beat me home. I want you in my bed with your pussy bare and ready for me.” Nothing turns me on more than when he orders me to do something.
“I’ll be there.” I kiss him again before we finally say our goodbyes. Even though I’ll see him at the game, I know he’ll be focused on his team.
I lie in bed with a giant smile on my face. A knock sounds at the door. I hop up to go let Zoey in. We have a few hours to kill before the game.
“Hey,” I say as I open the door but immediately freeze when I see Tiffany standing there. I don’t think I’m the only one that’s surprised since her eyes are wide. She opens and closes her mouth. She steps back to check the room number.
“This is Theo’s room.”
“Nope. It’s mine.”
She r
olls her eyes at me. I force a smile on my face. I’m really starting to dislike this girl. How does she know this is Theo’s room? I’m over her trying to stalk my man. Irritation bubbles up inside of me, but I tamp it down, knowing I can’t tell her to fuck off and leave my man alone.
“You think I’d believe you’d stay in some mediocre hotel like this?”
“Is there something I can help your rude ass with?” Zoey snorts a laugh as she slips past the woman into the room.
“Where is Theo?”
“Not with your ass.” I smirk as I slam the door in her pretty face.
“Smells like sex in here.” Zoey wiggles her eyebrows.
I give her the CliffsNotes of what all went down between Bear and me as we both get ready for the game.
Once again they win. They laid down such an ass beating that at halftime Bear pulled Reid from the game and let the backup quarterback finish it out.
“Don’t worry over that girl. She has no proof that it was Theo’s room,” Zoey tries to reassure me. Yet I know that Tiffany is going to be a problem for me in one way or another.
“You don’t know that for certain.” Bear’s mom's words about how coaching college football has always been his dream run through my mind. I don’t want to ruin that for him. How long would it take before resentment started to grow if he could no longer coach because of me?
“But does it really matter at the end of the day? You think you and Theo will be able to hide your relationship for four years?”
“This could be a fling for all I know. Then there won’t be anything to hide for four years.” It feels wrong even as I say it. Zoey shakes her head as if she’s exhausted by this conversation already.
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