by Amber Skyze
“Are you sure we can’t?”
She shook her head.
“Good.” He removed his hand, picked up the laptop and rested it on the coffee table.
He didn’t waste time. His lips found hers. His tongue invaded her mouth, hungry for her taste.
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Bailey wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him closer. His cock stiffened with every kiss. He had to have her.
She reached for the button on his shorts and unbuttoned it. As the zipper descended and she freed his cock a temporary relief washed over him. When her hand covered him, stroking him through his boxers, he pulled out of her embrace. He moaned.
“Time to get you out of these clothes.”
“I thought you’d never ask.” Ethan stood and removed his clothes at lightning speed. Bailey didn’t waste any time peeling her clothes off either.
“I like a woman who isn’t afraid to tear her clothes off.”
“I’m not shy. Like you, if I want something I’ll go after it.”
Ethan pulled out a condom from his shorts and waved it in front of her. “So do you want this?”
She grabbed the condom from his hand and ripped it open with her teeth. “Come here, big boy. Let me do the honors.”
Ethan thought for certain he’d explode when her fingers touched his cock. She was delicate as she rolled the condom over him. He fought the urge to erupt. He wanted to see the look on her face when he brought her to a screaming climax. If he exploded prematurely that would be lost to him.
He sat on the couch, his cock saluting.
“What are you doing?” She looked concerned.
“You seem to like taking charge. Climb up and take what you want, Bailey.”
She smiled.
“My pleasure.”
When she straddled him, Ethan sucked in a breath. He held it as she slid her wet juices down his pole. She felt so right. The walls of her pussy wrapped around his cock. Clenching.
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Her hands on his shoulders, she eased up and down his shaft, rolling her hips. Ethan pinched both nipples between his fingers. She ran her fingers through his hair, bringing her mouth down on his lips. She sucked on his bottom lip, biting him gently. He tugged on her nipples.
She bit his lip again before pushing down on his cock, swallowing him. She released his lip and threw back her head.
He placed his hands her hips, holding her as he pushed his cock deeper into her channel. Overpowered by the need to fill her to the brink, he pumped furiously. She didn’t argue. Digging her nails into his shoulders, she clung to him, riding along with his steady tempo. The features on her face tensed. Her lips pursed together, her eyes squeezed shut. She was close. This excited Ethan more.
“Ethan,” she cried out as the stirrings of an orgasm took over her body. He dragged his teeth across her nipple, pinching the other one.
“Yes!” She rolled her hips, grinding against his cock.
Ethan watched her facial expressions change as she rode out the orgasm riddling her body. He admired her creamy skin. Shit, who was he kidding? He admired everything about her, right down to her painted pink toenails. But this could only be for here and now. His life was too fucked up to get involved with anyone. Her tempo slowed and the orgasm subsided. Bailey fell against him, out of breath. He nuzzled his face in her hair, breathing in the fruity scent. He wanted to get to know her better. If only his circumstances were different and he had more time. He wanted to find out what this attraction to her was all about. He knew deep down Bailey wasn’t the type of woman he normally found himself attracted to. This intrigued him more, but if he didn’t get the money soon, he might not have time for anything. He might be dead. Distracting himself from thoughts of death, he whispered in Bailey’s ear. “Ready?”
She leaned back and smiled. “I’m just getting started.”
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To prove her point, she slid up his shaft and back down. She repeated her slow seduction three more times before Ethan couldn’t take any more.
“Woman, you are driving me wild.” He pounded into her, reaching as far as her channel would allow. The sound of her juices slicking his cock filled the air. The scent of their arousal hung heavily between them.
He couldn’t hold out any longer. He was going to erupt. Holding her hips tightly, he slammed into her, exploding instantly. Bailey cried out his name and he felt the walls of her pussy contracting, milking his cock for every ounce of cum. They collapsed against each other. Sweat mingled together.
“Now that was delish.” She struggled with her breath.
“Magically delicious.” She was scrumptious in every way. He couldn’t believe no one had snatched her up and claimed her as his own. Why was this beauty single? The sex alone was unbelievable.
When they finally regained their normal breathing, Bailey sat up. She wiped away drops of sweat beading on his forehead.
“Who are you, Ethan King, and where have you been hiding all my life?”
He laughed at her question. He knew from everything she said, she wasn’t looking for more than sex from him.
“I’ve been in Florida waiting for you to find me.”
“It’s about time you dragged your ass up here and found me.”
“And what a perfect ass this is.” He cupped both cheeks in his hands and squeezed. She giggled.
“Do you want me to answer some more questions for you?” It was the least he could do. He did promise after all.
“Do you mind?”
“Not at all. Let me get dressed and I promise to be a good boy for the rest of the time you’re working on your article.”
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“Okay, but you don’t have to be good the whole time.” She winked before she climbed off his lap.
He was in trouble. Deep, deep trouble.
Bailey had a bounce in her step as she entered the bathroom to clean up. It felt good having sex again. Not just once, but two times. Suddenly she was insatiable. It helped that Ethan had an incredible body and a cock that any woman would kill for, but there was something buried deep in his eyes. He was hiding something. Bailey didn’t know what, but the reporter in her wanted to find out. If he was hiding another woman she didn’t want to go near him with a ten-foot pole.
Then there was the issue of Jenna. She didn’t want her best friend knowing she’d fucked her brother. Christ, she’d have a heart attack. And what could she say? Oh yeah, by the way, fifteen minutes after I met your brother I fucked him up against the refrigerator in my apartment. Hope you don’t mind.
Bailey heard his cell phone ringing again.
Someone really wants to get a hold of him.
She tiptoed out of the bathroom and hid behind the wall leading to the living room. Yes, she knew it was wrong, but she needed to know who it was trying to get in touch with him. She had to know what he was hiding.
“I know.”
She heard the frustration in his voice.
“I’m working on getting it now. It won’t be long. I promise.” His whisper became more frantic.
“No, you don’t need to send your thugs. I’ll get you your money soon.”
“Money?” she mouthed.
Thugs. Money. What kind of trouble was Ethan in? Reality hit Bailey in the face. Drugs. He had to be involved with drugs. She’d been down this road with Carla, her 40
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sister. Carla would lie, cheat and steal to get her next fix. Bailey did everything she possibly could to help her sister, but in the end the drugs won and took her life. It was a horrible experience. One she didn’t want to repeat. If Ethan was involved with drugs and drug dealers he couldn’t bring his mess to her doorstep. He walked around the corner, frightening her.
“Were you listening in on my private conversation?” he asked.
“I…uh…kinda.” She felt low in that moment. Why was sh
e spying on him? His life didn’t concern her. It wasn’t like she wanted a relationship with him.
“Why?” He put both hands against the wall, trapping her between him and the wall.
“Just trying to find out who you are.” Her eyes gazed at the floor.
“You know who I am. I’m Jenna’s brother.”
“Yes, but you seem to be in some kind of trouble.”
“Nothing I can’t fix and nothing I want my sister worrying about.” He looked pointedly at her.
She nodded.
“It’s not my place to tell your sister.” She pushed his chest. He was too damn close and she was feeling claustrophobic.
He didn’t budge. Instead he moved closer, pressing his body against hers. She felt his hard penis against her stomach. His hot breath grazed her neck.
“I want to fuck you again,” he whispered.
“Ethan, I don’t…” He captured her mouth. His tongue slipped past her lips, exploring her mouth.
She couldn’t help herself. She wrapped her arms around his neck. Giving in to the passion of his kiss, she tilted her head and allowed him better access to her mouth. Abruptly he stopped and pulled away. “We’d better get back to those questions or I might never answer them.”
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“Are you serious?” He couldn’t be. Could he? She felt his engorged penis rubbing against her. He wanted her.
“Jenna will be looking for us soon and you have an article to get done. I won’t stand in the way of your work any longer.”
She nodded, both stunned and disappointed. Her body was ready for another round of sexual bliss with Ethan, but he was right. Jenna would come calling soon and her deadline loomed overhead. She had to finish the questions or risk getting in trouble with her editor. The last thing she wanted to do was piss her off and lose the assignment. Bailey knew there were plenty of other writers waiting in the wings. 42
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Chapter Four
“Thanks so much for helping me.” Bailey truly appreciated his frank answers. She was surprised by a few and had to wonder if he truly was a player or just pretended to be all macho. Either way she was grateful he’d saved her from a potentially sticky situation with her editor.
“Anytime. Look, I’m going to head over to my sister’s. When should I tell her you’ll be ready?”
“Give me about an hour to clean this up and throw on something decent.”
“You got it.”
A knock at the door startled both of them.
“Who is it?” Bailey called.
“Pizza man.”
Ethan and Bailey looked at each other questioningly.
“You didn’t order another pizza, did you?”
Bailey could hear the fear in his voice.
“Nope, I think you would’ve known if I had.”
He nodded.
The knock came again.
“Coming,” she said, jumping off the sofa.
“Wait!”
Bailey froze and turned to Ethan.
“Why?”
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He was rummaging through his backpack sitting on the floor next to the couch. He pulled out a gun and Bailey screamed.
“Shhh. I’m not going to hurt you.”
“Put that thing away,” she demanded, through clenched teeth. He put his finger to his lips and motioned for her to be quiet and get behind him. A knot formed in her stomach. What the fuck is Ethan doing with a gun?
The knocking became fiercer as Ethan tiptoed to the door.
“Lady, are you going to pay for your pizza or what?”
She looked to Ethan for help.
He shook his head no.
“Wrong place. I didn’t order any pizza.”
“Are you sure?”
“I think I’d remember if I ordered a pizza.”
Ethan got closer to the door and peeked through the little peephole. He blew out a breath.
“Go ahead and open the door,” he whispered.
Unsure what had just taken place, Bailey stepped forward and opened the door.
“Are you certain I’m not at the right place?”
“Like I said, I didn’t order a pizza.”
“Hey, over here,” Bailey heard some teenager calling.
“Wrong place,” she said, before closing the door on him. Once she did she turned to Ethan, demanding answers.
“What. The. Fuck. Are. You. Hiding?”
He returned to his backpack and buried the gun deep in its confines.
“Don’t turn your back on me, Ethan. I want answers and I want them now. If you’re hiding something dangerous, do you think it’s fair to subject Jenna or me to it?”
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Wearily he hung his head. “No.”
Bailey stood frozen. Her heart still pounded from the realization Ethan was a stranger—with a gun. She needed to know what kind of trouble he’d dragged to her door.
With her hand on her chest, she took three long strides to the couch. She gulped down half a glass of water.
Shit, I need something stronger.
“You gonna explain to me or should we head over to Jenna’s and you can explain this all to her?” Bailey preferred the alternative. She didn’t want to be mixed up in any crap. She’d seen enough of the other side to last her a lifetime. She’d seen what the horror of drugs could do to a person. If Ethan was involved with drugs she wanted no part of him or his trouble.
“It’s complicated, Bailey.”
“I don’t give a rat’s ass what it is. You whip out a gun when you don’t believe there’s a pizza delivery guy at the door and all you can say is it’s complicated? I’ll bet it is. I still want answers.” She stood with both hands on her hips, tapping her foot.
“I’m in big with some loan sharks. I was afraid they found me.”
“Is that what all the phone calls are about?”
“Yes. They know I left Florida. They’re not happy.”
“I’ll bet. So you just show up here on our doorstep and expect us to give you a place to hide?”
He shrugged.
“I don’t know about Jenna, but I sure as hell don’t want trouble at my door. I think you should leave and forget you ever met me.”
“Bailey, please. I’m not trying to bring trouble to you or Jenna. Just the opposite. They have no clue I have a sister. I don’t talk about her much.”
“Nice.”
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“It’s better that way. The less people know about my personal life the better.”
If he was mixed up in crazy stuff he had a point.
“You obviously aren’t one hundred percent certain they don’t know. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have gotten freaked out by the pizza guy.”
“No, I can’t be totally certain. But I really don’t think they have a clue.”
Bailey could tell he was uncertain. He had no idea whether or not they knew. She didn’t doubt he prayed they didn’t know, but he couldn’t be absolutely positive.
“So exactly why did you show up at Jenna’s door and how do you plan on keeping her safe? Please don’t tell me with that gun.” If Ethan was carrying a handgun what were the guys looking for him packing? She didn’t want to find out firsthand.
“Honestly?”
“That would be a novel idea.”
“I was hoping I could start fresh, a life free of gambling and running. I needed to score some cash so I could wire it to the thugs looking for me. If things heated up here, I was going to head out west to California. I’d be far away from the loan sharks and far away from Jenna.”
“What makes you think Jenna has money to give you?”
He shrugged again. “I was hoping to earn the money.”
Bailey saw right through his lies. He was hoping she had some stuff he could hock. He was going to steal from his sister to get himself out of danger. Desperation. It made p
eople do crazy things.
“How much do you need?”
“What?”
She’d shocked him with her question.
“I want to know how much you need to make these guys disappear from your life.”
“Why do you want to know?”
“Humor me.”
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“Ten grand.”
She let out a low whistle. Ten thousand was a lot of loot. She didn’t have that much to give away, but she could part with a couple thousand if it got him out of town and away from Jenna.
“Is it just gambling or is it drug related too?”
“No,” he said vehemently.
“What kind of gambling?”
“I was in a few too many card games.”
Okay, now they were getting somewhere. So he got in over his head playing cards. Ten thousand seemed a bit low for the loan sharks to be pursuing him so adamantly.
“These guys would chase you thousands of miles for ten thousand?”
“You don’t understand. They’re highly connected—to the mob. In fact I probably shouldn’t tell you any of this.”
She held up her hand. “Maybe you shouldn’t. I don’t want to know any more.” Just knowing he had the mob following him was enough information for her.
“I’m not a terrible person. I just got into something over my head.”
Oh where had she heard that before? Her baby sister. And where was she? Lying in the ground from a drug overdose.
“I’m not about to judge you, Ethan. I’m sure you’re a nice person and all, but…”
“But you want me out of your life and at lightning speed.”
“Pretty much. I could help you with some of the money. If I give you say three grand will you promise to leave? Jenna doesn’t need this in her life and I certainly don’t.”
“I can’t take your money!”
“No? But you can steal from your sister?” She reached for her purse and retrieved her checkbook. “Who do you want the check made out to?”
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Ethan looked at her, stunned. She was serious. She was going to give him three thousand dollars if he hit the road right this minute. She was fucking crazy. What made her think he was going anywhere at this point? Now that he’d had a taste of Bailey he wasn’t ready to leave. Yes, he wanted to get out of trouble with the thugs Bruno would eventually send looking for him, but he didn’t want to run off on Bailey. The revelation that he felt something for her was mind-boggling. Ethan didn’t let women in. They were full of drama and headaches. He liked his freedom. He enjoyed coming and going as he pleased and the way his life had been going recently, ditching things at a moment’s notice and taking off was a necessity. But wasn’t this the life he wanted to get out of? Wasn’t this the opportunity he’d been looking for? A chance to change and make a fresh start.
