by Amy Brent
“I think she’s had her hopes up since the carnival. Did she tell you she married the fish?”
She winced. “Sorry. I guess since we’re being honest, I should confess to you that I went there that night hoping you’d notice me.”
“I had a feeling.” I shrugged. “It was a bit of a coincidence.”
She pulled her arms tight around her front. “I think I might have gotten more than I bargained for.”
“I’d like you to stay.” I drew her close and rubbed her arms.
She shook her head and looked toward Katie’s room. “What about Katie? I just think we should take it slower. I mean, considering.”
“You didn’t want me to take it slow earlier tonight, as a matter of fact, I think you wanted quite the opposite.” I let loose a chuckle, but she returned a half-hearted smile.
I took her hand, and though she tried to protest, I pulled her down the hall to my room and shut the door behind us.
Chapter 28
Tori
Ross had insisted that I stay and I didn’t have the heart to tell him that I was having second thoughts about us. I didn’t think it was a good idea for us to spend all night together and especially with Katie in the next room. She was so impressionable, and I feared that if it didn’t work out, what would she think. It could also cause problems in the classroom. I had really put myself in a position I’d never expected.
The entire time we’d been at the hospital with Katie, I couldn’t take my mind off of the fact that Ross had been with all of those women. Every nurse that approached and gave him a flirting glance, every time I caught him smiling back, I had to wonder what had gone on between them.
I woke up early and hoped to sneak out of the house before he could protest, but Mia stopped me as she walked out of the kitchen.
“Doing your walk of shame early?” She shook her head, and I continued to step around her to the door, only to have her step in my way. “Come on, don’t you have any good comebacks?”
“I don’t have time to fight with you, Mia. I need to get home.”
She placed a hand on her hip and looked me up and down. “You look like a woman who’s running away. My question is, what are you running from? He’s the hottest man I’ve ever seen, and he’s crazy for you.” She sipped her coffee and didn’t budge.
“You don’t have to tell me about him, I know. And your telling Kevin didn’t have the effect you wanted.”
“If things are so rosy then why are you leaving? And don’t say, Katie. You didn’t mind leading her on at her birthday party and from what I hear you spent a night at the carnival mooning over him.”
“It was something else, and it’s none of your business, and as for the birthday, I was invited. The carnival, well, that was a mistake.” I stepped closer, challenging her to move out of my way, and she shook her head and stepped aside.
“If you hurt Katie’s feelings I’ll make your life hell. Remember that, Tori Bloom.” The way she said my name sent chills down my spine and the last thing I needed was more drama from the babysitter.
I shut the door and hurried to Jackie’s car and opened the door. I slid into the seat, and she gave me a smug look. Her hair was sticking up, and she still had pillow marks on her face and bags under her eyes. I felt horrible for waking her up, but it wasn’t the first time we’d had to come to each other’s rescue, and she owed me.
She held up a finger, and I knew that was how most of her lectures started.
I shook my head and slumped down in my seat. “Don’t you start. I just had a lecture from the eighteen-year-old babysitter.”
She let loose a half-hearted chuckle. “I bet she made sense. Probably more sense than why you’re at this guy’s house.” I hadn’t explained anything but that I was stranded at his house and in need of a ride home.
“It’s complicated.” I met her eyes directly hoping she’d understand I didn’t want to talk about it.
“What’s so complicated. He’s a boy toy, a man whore—
“I’m in love with him.” I covered my face with my hands and held my breath waiting for her to blow up.
“Wow. You’re so screwed. I’ve heard it’s horrible to fall in love with that type.” Jackie sipped her coffee that was in a mug from home, and somehow, she didn’t spill a drop.
“Why are you friends with your sleazy friend then? You know, the one who told you all about the party and how she sucked his cock. It’s not like you’re going to stop being her friend over her habits. And I don’t judge you for it.”
“I’m not fucking her or in a relationship with her. She’ll never break my heart.” She put her mug down into the cup holder where it sat at an angle. “Besides, if you are so in love, why not stick around.
“I’m scared, okay! I saw him with his daughter, and we were with her last night at the emergency room, and I don’t know, it just seemed like that family I always wanted to be a part of. But then, on the other hand, I’m terrified that if it doesn’t work out, I’ll be twice as heartbroken from losing them both.”
She gave me a sympathetic look and then sighed. “Is she okay?”
“She’s fine. She cut her foot on a broken vase, and the babysitter called Ross home. I went along because I was so worried. She’s one of my kids.” I spent so much time with those children every day that it was hard not to get attached.
“I know. You’ve got a big heart, Tori. I only hope it doesn't get broken. You should take some time and think about things. I’m here if you need me and I’ll try to keep an open mind.”
We were quiet for the rest of the drive, and she let me out at my house and waited for me to go inside before driving away.
I had so much to think about, and I wasn’t sure how I was going to be able to cope if I lost him, but then part of me wasn’t sure I could handle the burning image of him and those other women for the rest of my life.
I expected to hear from Ross fairly early, but he’d waited until nearly ten o’clock to call and when he did it was to warn me that he was on his way over.
I hurried and picked up around the house, though he’d seen it messy the night before. Then I went to put on a pot of coffee. I didn’t know if we would need it, but I knew we had a lot to talk about.
A few minutes later he arrived, and I greeted him at the door. He was freshly shaven and looked even younger for his age than before. His salt and pepper hair was mussed, and he smelled like fresh aftershave. I wanted to fall into his arms and tell him I loved him, but I didn’t want to scare him away. As much as he wanted to be with me, I was certain he wasn’t in that phase of our relationship. I’d never said to anyone before, not even Kevin, and I’d always known when I did, they would say it back, and it would mean forever. I couldn’t squander that moment.
“Why did you leave?” His expression was clouded with worry and wonder, and I took his hand to comfort him. He pulled me close.
“I needed to think. It’s one thing to have all of these feelings with you inside me, and another to think it all out when you’re not around.”
“And you’ve come to a conclusion?” His hands were warm on my back, and an ache grew between my legs. I led him to the couch by the hand and sat beside him.
“When we were together, I wanted to claim you, to take you back from those other women. But if I truly had you, I wouldn’t feel like I had to.”
“You do have me, Tori. All of me. Body, mind, and soul—it’s yours. I thought I made that clear.” He eased forward on the couch, closer to me.
“You can’t use sex to solve every problem, Ross.” I looked into his eyes and my own filled with tears. He drew lazy circles on my waist, but it wasn’t enough to distract me from what was playing out in my head. “I’ll never be able to get that image out of my head; you and those women. It’s all I can think about.”
He brought his hands up to cup my face and dragged his thumb across my lips. “I’m sure you’ve had a cock or two in this pretty mouth. And what would you think if I held that a
gainst you?”
“It’s not the same thing.” Was it? I thought of all the times I’d been with Kevin and performed oral, and the few times I had with boys in college and that one time in high school. It really wasn’t any different. Those acts didn’t make me a bad person, and at least Ross was only doing it to provide for his daughter. I couldn’t begrudge him that.
“Yes, they are exactly the same thing. They are our pasts, Tori and if we can’t leave them there, then we don’t have a future.” He searched my eyes, and I wanted so badly to tell him how I felt, that even if I couldn’t forget what he’d done, I understood why he’d done it.
He cupped my face and met my eyes. “It was just a job, Tori.”
“It’s intimidating that you’ve had all of this experience. Besides, what sets me apart from them?”
He narrowed his eyes, but let out a sound of frustration. “You’re good, for one. For two, I’m falling in love with you.”
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing and instead of telling him how I felt I blurted out, “Really?”
He chuckled. “Yes, silly girl. I love you.”
He said it with such conviction that I knew in my heart he meant it. “I love you, Ross.” He pulled me to his lips and then pulled me over into his lap. I loved being held by him and the feeling of his hard cock pressing into my thigh. He was hard for me.
I reached down and rubbed my hand against him, and he sucked in a breath and whispered close to my ear, “I’ve had that waiting for you. I was so disappointed when I woke up, and you were gone.”
“I’m sorry. I’m here now.” I met his eyes, and he ran his hand up my thigh and slipped his hand into my shorts. He fingered the elastic of my panties and worked his way beneath them, and then he spread my lips and pushed a finger into my slick channel. I rolled my hips, and while his finger was working all the right spots, I wanted beneath him. I wanted his hard cock fucking me deep.
After a moment, I pulled away and slipped down between his legs and undid his pants as I looked up into his eyes. I sprang his erection and wasted no time putting it in my mouth. I worked him, nice and slow. My tongue dragging along the veiny shaft and down along his base. I circled my tongue around his heavy sac and pulled his nut into my mouth, tightening my lip on it before doing the other. Then I trailed back to the head and took him into my mouth. I worked him for a few minutes while he pulled my hair back and held it behind me, then, once I went deep, he held me there a moment until I moaned, vibrating his cock.
He threw his head back and moaned. “Fuck, Tori. I need to be inside you.” I pulled off his cock and stood, and then I straddled him where he sat, and he stood his cock up, holding his wide base so I could center myself on it. I inched myself down, letting him spread me wide and deep, and I winced as I hit the base, but then ground myself against him.
He held onto me and bounced me on his lap, his hips working steadily as his cock rubbed my spot. His cock was always so hard, and he delivered perfect pressure wherever he aimed. I grabbed hold of him and held his face to my cleavage as I came apart around him, and he turned his head and pulled my nipple into his mouth where he sucked me hard. The tingle there spread, sending a burst of pleasure to my throbbing clit and my building release came. I threw my head back, and he lifted me up and turned us over, my back falling on the couch and then he parted my legs and held my thighs as he fucked me so hard my toes curled. I came again, and this time the pressure in me had built, and my pussy was not only throbbing, but my channel was growing tighter and tighter. That aching pinch was back, and I whimpered as the pleasure built so much, that I cried out, “Please. Please.”
“Please what, baby?” He ground against that spot, and I could tell by his deliberate thrusts that he knew damned well what he was doing.
“Please, make me come. Please, I’m so close.” I knew that dam would break and after another stroke or two, he pulled his cock free, and I came hard. My eyes rolled back in my head as I came, my swollen pussy splashing all over his cock. This was what those ladies paid for, but now I’d have it anytime I wanted for free.
He smiled down at me and shoved his cock deep. “That’s my girl.” And I was. I was his girl.
“I love you.” I let the words fade with a moan and the certainty in my heart that he’d say it back, and mean it now and forever.
Epilogue
Ross
Katie was growing up so fast, and now that she was about to move from Tori’s class into the second grade, I had to face the facts that sleepovers were a part of growing up for girls.
“She’ll be fine, Daddy.” Tori found me standing at the front window and rubbed my shoulders as I brought my arms around her.
“I know, but she’s growing up too fast. I feel like I’ve missed so much, especially over the past year with the job hunt and all.” I didn’t need to remind her of the type of temporary work I’d done, even though now she’d seemed to accept it. We’d done a little experimentation of our own and learned just what kind of kink we liked best.
Aside from that, we’d also become more of a family than ever. Tori and I had let Katie adjust to the idea of us dating, and we’d been going on more outings together.
“She’s making friends, and that’s a healthy thing. She’s actually quite a popular little girl in school, and just wait until she starts dating.”
“Dating?” I thought of all the little boys in her class and narrowed my eyes. “Does she have a boyfriend?”
Tori giggled. “No, the boys at this age think girls stink. You probably remember that phase.”
“Oh, no. I always liked the ladies. I was a hopeless flirt even at seven.” I hoped that there wasn’t a boy like me in her class as I thought back to the day of playing kissing chase. “They don’t play kissing chase?”
She pulled her lips in tight and I her eyes widened which told me that I didn’t want to know the answer. “Katie’s not into that. You have nothing to worry about.” She kissed me and nipped at my lip. “All you need to think about is where you’re taking me. Is it a faraway place?”
“Stop trying to get me to tell you.” I gave her a peck on the nose.
She scrunched her face. “You’re no fun.”
“We’ll see. I bet after tonight you won’t say that.” She’d tried to get me to tell her where I would take her on our special all-night outing.
“Oh, careful or you’ll give me expectations.”
“I hope you already have some.” We shared a laugh, and I kissed her and lifted her up against me. “Is she packed?”
“She’s packed and getting dressed. She should be down soon.” She had no sooner kissed me than Katie’s footsteps sounded on the stairs.
“I’m all ready to go.” Katie was dressed in her favorite jeans and a shirt with a rock n’ roll unicorn who was wearing sunglasses, spandex, and playing guitar. “Are you sure I shouldn’t come with you, Daddy?” She looked up, keeping her lips pulled in tight as if she knew she shouldn’t say more.
“Nope, you should go have a good time with your friends.” I’d talked to her a little about mine and Tori’s relationship and how she felt about it. I knew she loved Tori, but I needed her to understand that things were getting serious.
“Okay.” She rolled her eyes and Tori covered her mouth to hide her smile. “Can we go, then. I don’t want to be late.”
“Neither do we. Did you get your gift we wrapped?”
“Yes, Daddy. I let Tori tie the bow. She’s better at it than me.”
“I’m sure once you’re a bit older and have more practice, you’ll tie them better than me.” Tori always encouraged Katie and let her know that she could do anything she put her mind to.
Tori grabbed her bag, and I took Katie’s and the gift as we headed out to the car. We dropped her off, and I drove out toward the place I’d rented for the two of us.
“Where are you taking me?” She was as bad as Katie when it came to surprises. My daughter had never liked them, and it seemed that she didn’t
either.
“I’m taking you to the middle of nowhere where no one will hear your screams of pleasure.” I gave a wicked laugh, and she faked a scream that was barely above her normal tone.
I rounded the corner, and the cabin was straight ahead. “It’s beautiful,” she said leaning forward in her seat as if to get a better look. “Do we really get to stay here?”
“All night. I wish it were longer, but until I can convince Mia to take her for a week, it’s the best I’ve got.”
“You’re the best!” She leaned in and kissed me, and I pulled the car to a stop.
“You can show your appreciation once we get inside. I’d like you to be naked the entire time we’re here.” I placed my hand on her thigh and rubbed my way up between her legs. “When we go in, I want you to take your clothes off.”
“Right away?” She smiled wide, flashing her perfect teeth.
“Immediately, if possible.” She looked around and slipped off her top, revealing a red lacy bra that was my favorite.
“How’s that for a head start?”
“Very nice.” I reached up and cupped her breast and used my thumb to pull it down just enough to reveal her tight, pink nipple, which I pulled into my mouth. I pulled away and found her smiling, her lips parted seductively as she bit her lips. “Let’s go inside.”
We got out of the car, and I took Tori’s bag and then unlocked the door.
