Oh, it was more than amazing alright, but Cooper wasn't going to stroke his ego by say such a thing. “I think I need a shower.”
“Wait a few moments and we can have one together.” Nate whispered, he needed a little more time to gather his strength before they made love again.
Cooper didn't mind waiting, she doubted if her legs would hold her anyway. She let her eyes drift shut and snuggled closer to the hard hot body beside her.
Nate could feel his strength returning and not wanting to waste what little time he had left with this woman, shifted her out of his arms and sat up. “Let's have that shower.” Not waiting for a reply, he moved off the bed, swept her up in his arms and carried her into the bathroom. He placed her on her feet and when she switched on the light disposed of the condom while she turned on the shower.
Once she made sure the water was just right, Cooper stepped under the warm spray. She didn't have any doubt of what was going happen when Nate joined her, and just thinking about it her body was already preparing itself for him.
In the shower, Nate squirted some soap on his hands and cupped her pert little breasts and started to lather them up. The instant he touched her, the nipples beaded with anticipation for his mouth, and he started to grow heavy with his arousal.
Her eyes closed, Cooper's flesh tingled wherever Nate's hands or mouth touched her. She let out a throaty cry when his tongue twirled around her swollen clit, sending mindless rapture through her. Barely able to stand, she leaned against the tiled wall as he continued to drive her into madness with his tongue and mouth.
A twirl of his tongue, Nate drew the fleshy pulsating bud into his mouth and suckled, his fingers of one hand drew up the inside of her leg and when he reached the apex of her thighs, drove one, then two digits inside making her scream and undulate against his mouth. God she was so natural and giving, that her reaction just excited him even more.
He felt her body tremble before she stiffened and knew that once again he had brought her to the point of release. He lapped up the sweet honey juices until she sagged, and with a wide satisfied smile rose up to catch her chin between his fingers and give her a long gratifying kiss.
Oh Lordy me, Cooper thought as she clutched Nate, she was a boneless mess, but she couldn't help her wide fulfilled smile. “That was incredible. Now it's my turn.” She finally managed to say when he finished kissing her, and poured soap into her hands. Seeing his eyes light up with anticipation, she leaned forward and brushed his mouth with hers as she started soaping up his magnificent chest.
Nate needed to brace his hands against the shower wall to keep himself standing and not ripping Cooper away and driving himself inside her. But God help him, it was starting to become nearly impossibly and his willpower finally snapped when she cupped his aching sack and gave a strong suck on his cock. With a growl, he straightened up, lifted her off her feet and ignoring her frustrated glare, he shifted her legs around his hips.
“That's not fair.” Cooper griped but a heartbeat later she let out a wild satisfied moan as he drove into her with one powerful thrust after another. Her head fell back as she rode him until they both shuddered at the same time, and she went limp in his arms.
Nate's climax rushed through him like a wild fire, when it was over his legs felt rubbery and his heart jack-hammered. He pressed her back against the wall while they both recovered. His brow leaning against the top of her head, he wondered if he would have anything left him after what he just experienced. When he felt his strength returning, he lifted his head and grinned, no worries, he thought he still could manage a few more times.
Reluctantly, he lowered her to his feet, and kissed her tenderly before he let her go. Grinning, he reached over and turned off the shower. “Let's get dry and return to bed.”
Only able to nod her head, Cooper stepped out of the shower before him and reached for a towel. She didn't complain when it was snatched out of her hand, and he tenderly and thoroughly patted her dry. By the end of his administrations, the fire of passion was singing through her veins and she didn't utter a word of protest when he picked her up, and carried her back to bed.
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TEN
What an utterly delicious night, Cooper thought as she sat at the scarred wooden table in the kitchen and sipped her coffee. Nate was such a superb lover, and also an inventive one. She smiled around the rim of her mug as she remembered one of the particular ways they had made loved. Shaking her head, she couldn't block out the memory.
They just returned to bed after their shower and he flipped her on her stomach, and lifted her up on her hands and knees by the waist. Her confusion didn't last long before she found out what he planned and glory be, it had been mind blowing. After that it had been a marathon love session and only ended an hour ago.
She left him sleeping needing this time to herself, and to plan how she would handle her sister when she arrived home. It was going to be tricky explaining to her that the man she thought she loved lied about himself, and she hoped like hell that she wouldn't argue about taking the pregnancy test.
The sooner they all found out if she was with child the quicker they could work out what would happen. It would also mean the swifter she could get rid of Nate. It frightened her a little that if she spent any more time around him, she just might find it impossible to send him away.
The man possessed too much potent power and sensuality, and she found it impossible to resist. Letting out a deep sigh, she placed her half full mug down. She just braced her palms on the table to push herself out of the chair, when the kitchen door swung about and he walked inside. Her eyes raced over his magnificent maleness, and once again she felt the desire curl in the pit of her stomach.
He had his shirt open and hanging out of his faded tight denim pants that hugged his groin and thighs and left nothing to the imagination. She forced her gaze away and reached for her cup, and wrapped her hands around it tightly. “Coffees just been made, help yourself.”
Disappointed when he woke up alone, Nate didn't waste time. He went in search of her and found her in the kitchen. He let a sensual smile play over his lips when he saw the heat sweep into her eyes. He strode into the room and over to the bench. He picked up an empty mug and the coffee pot. When he filled his cup, he turned back towards her, leaned against the counter and crossed one booted ankle over the other. “So, where's your sister?”
Before she could answer, Cooper heard the front door open and close. “Look I think it would be best if I handled this. Sandie is going to be upset when she learns the truth.” She saw him raise his dark brow and give a curt nod and she let out a relieved sigh. When her sister walked into the room, she turned her attention to her sister and hoped like hell that Sandie would co-operate.
“Oh, hi again,” Sandie smiled at the luscious man before she eyed her sister with interest. “I um... hope I'm not interrupting anything?”
Cooper felt the heat warm her cheeks and forced a casual shrug. “No nothing. Take a seat Sandie, there are a few things we need to talk about.” She watched her sister sit down warily. “Sandie I didn't tell you the truth last night because I didn't want to upset you. But sweetie the man you thought was Nate McGregor was lying to you. George here is the real Nate McGregor. I'm really sorry sweetie.”
Sandie glanced between her sister and the man standing motionless at the counter. Finally, she huffed a ragged breath and met her sister's concerned gaze. “Why would he lie to me Coop? He told me he loved me.” Sandie started to weep.
Cooper jumped out of her chair and rushing around the table took her sister in her arms. “Sh, there, there Sandie. We'll work everything out. Nate has come to help us. But honey, you have to take the pregnancy test so we know if you might have a baby growing inside you.” She moved her sister out of her arms and waited patiently for her to agree.
Tears still running down her face, Sandie's brow furrowed as she thought over what her sister wanted her to do.
Five minutes passed before she gave a curt nod. “Okay Coop I'll take the test. I really hope there's a baby.”
Cooper caught Nate rolling his eyes and wanted to clout him for his insensitivity. She straightened up and waited for her sister to stand before she led the way out the room. She was relieved her sister would agree without any trouble, and she prayed like hell she wouldn't be carrying a child. It would be disastrous.
Nate watched the two women leave the room. What was it about Cooper's sister that set her apart? She was definitely an attractive woman and possessed an arousing body, but she did absolutely nothing to wake up his libido. Now her sister was a different matter altogether, and he forced himself to stop his thoughts right where they were.
What was it about Sandie that puzzled him? He was still trying to work it out in his head when the door swung open, and one look of the devastation on Cooper's face answered the question that hovered on the tip of his tongue. “So, what do you want to do now?”
Shaken, Cooper collapsed onto the closest chair and rubbed at her brow. Nate's questions buzzing through her brain. What to do? She could help raise her sister's child, or she could get the lying snake to marry Sandie. The only two possibilities were disastrous. She could barely keep up with things now, what with her hours at the clinic and watching over Sandie, it left very little time to herself.
A snort ripped out of her as she thought of what a great job she did looking after Sandie. She failed miserably and her shoulders sagged. The second choice wasn't much better to her way of thinking. A man who lied to seduce an innocent young woman wasn't the type of man she wanted for her sister. Defeated, she could only shake her head. “I don't know. At the moment I don't have any idea how to handle this situation.”
Silently Nate watched her, and he actually felt sorry for her when he saw how the problem seemed to have conquered her. He straightened up and pulled out the chair beside her, and sat down. His hand reached for hers and gave it a gentle squeeze. “There's only one solution to the problem,” when she turned up her gaze to his, he smiled reassuringly. "They'll get married."
Oh how simple he thought it would be, Cooper thought, but she knew it wouldn't be. She pulled her hand free from his and clutched them together under the table. “And you think your cousin would be good husband material after lying like he did?” she shook her head, and she grew angry. “Besides my sister has a few mental problems and constantly needs watching. I really don't think your illustrious cousin would be up to the task.” She finally finished snidely.
Mental problems, ah hell. Nate wiped the palm of his hand over his face while he tried to think of a reasonable solution out of this blasted mess. “Explain your sister's problems.”
The rough tone of his voice stiffened her spine. “Because my mother drank heavily through her pregnancy while carrying my sister, Sandie has suffered some brain damage. Not drastic, but it takes some time for her to understand things and she needs constant supervision,” her eyes dropped, and guiltily she twisted her hands in her lap. “I'm afraid I failed miserably and now I don't have a clue what to do.”
Nate wanted to take her in his arms, but he suspected that if he showed her the slightest bit of sympathy, she would bite his head off. He leaned back in his chair and contemplated the top of her head. “If you say she has only a mild case of brain damage, I don't see any problem with them getting married.”
Her head snapping up, she eyed him with suspicion. “Oh yeah, right. As soon as the ceremony is over the lying coyote would probably run and never be seen again.”
His lips twitched, but he managed to contain his smile. “Let me assure you that he won't run. I'll make damn sure he doesn't. The little weasel will do the right thing, or he'll wish he did. Now I think I better hit the road. I'll ring you some time during the week and let you know when we'll be down.” He pushed himself up on his feet, and headed for the door. No purpose in staying any longer and yet, he found himself reluctant to go at all.
Damn it, what was the matter with him, silently swearing he did up his shirt tucked it in to his jeans and picked up his bag. He didn't turn around when he heard her behind him, instead he opened the front door and stepped outside and headed for his car. Halfway down the path he came to an abrupt stop when her smart mouth words reached him.
“I'll give you the results of the tests I ran on myself yesterday when you ring. I'm sure you'll be eager for the results just as much as I am.” For some reason unknown even to herself, Cooper wanted to lash out at him.
His teeth grinding together, Nate ignored her and continued on, reaching his car, he unlocked it and tossed his bag in and sat down behind the wheel. He put the key in the ignition and turned the motor over. He fought against the need to take one more look at her before he left, it was a struggle and to his annoyance, he glanced towards the house.
His breath caught in his throat at seeing her leaning against the door frame with her arms folded over her chest, and a wistful sad look on her face. It took such willpower not to cut the engine, jump out of the car, go to her and take her in his arms. What the hell was wrong with him? He forced his gaze away, put the car in reverse, and watching out the review mirror backed out of the driveway.
Determined not to take another look at her, he shifted gears and drove away. It was one of the hardest things he ever did, and he couldn't understand why. He hadn't even reached the end of her street and he wanted to turn around. Damn it what in the hell, what was wrong with him? She's just another woman and one he didn't particularly like, well except in bed and then he liked her a hell of a lot then.
He gave a rueful shake of his head, once he was back in Dallas this weirdness would go away, and she'll be just another fond memory. But to his annoyance, he didn't think it was going to be quite so easy as he thought it would be, and that made him even more to determine to forget her.
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ELEVEN
Back in Dallas, Nate found he couldn't settle into anything and he was relieved the next morning to be back sitting behind his desk, he could keep his mind occupied with work. He was busy going through some figures when he heard his door swing open, and looked up to see Trent step into the room. Tossing down his pen, he leaned back in his chair and waited for his brother to sit down.
“I didn't think you would be back so soon. How did things go?” Trent stretched out his legs making himself comfortable.
A grimace on his face, Nate could feel the anger swim through his veins. “The lying little turd seduced an innocent young woman who has mental problems. Nothing drastic mind you. He even had the nerve to use my name.”
“Jeez. What do you plan to do about it?” Trent could see how enraged his brother was over the situation, and couldn't blame him.
“Marriage. There's no other choice; the girls pregnant.” Came his terse answer.
“Hell.”
“I haven't worked out all the details yet. As soon as I have though they'll be married.” Nate knew he would have to use something over his cousin to force him to marry the girl, and keep him in line and there was a fair amount of incriminating evidence against him to make him toe the line.
Trent shook his head. “It won't be easy to persuade him.” When he saw his brother's severe smile, chuckled. “Ah, I see you have some of it worked out already. Now tell me about the sister. How did she react when she saw you again?” He was surprised at the telling look that washed over his brother's face before he hid it, that one swift look told him everything.
“You mean Cooper? The woman is the most obnoxious smart mouth little witch I've ever come across.” Nate growled out as he thought of her parting remark.
His lips held firm to stop himself from smiling, Trent nodded his head. “Yeah well, she's certainly has a great right hook.”
Nate threw his brother a murderous glare for reminding him of that scene in the boardroom. “Look I've got to go through these figures and when I finish I'll deal with the other matter. T
he sooner it's taken care of the better.”
Trent rose to his feet and saluted. “Right, I'll leave you to it then. Keep me up to date on the other matter.”
Watching his brother leave, Nate let out a heavy sigh, he thought once he drove away and being back home, he would be able to forget Cooper, but to his annoyance he found it impossible. He couldn't stop thinking about her, or what they shared. He also knew that he would be seeing her again, and he wanted to have one more night with her. Hopefully, after that he could put her out of his thoughts for good.
Just the thought of having another night with her sent his temperature rising, and a certain part of his body stirring to life, and he let out a soft curse. What was it about the confounded woman that disturbed him so much and made it impossible to forget her? For God sakes, she wasn't even his type but there was something about her that roused his senses to fever pitch.
Annoyed at himself and the infernal woman, he snatched up the phone and punched in some numbers. While he waited for it to ring, he tapped his fingers impatiently on the desk. “Jill, my sweet, it's Nate.”
“Oh Nate. How wonderful to hear from you darling.”
The voice gushed with eagerness and he let a slow sensual smile lift his lips. “Are you busy tonight? I thought we might have supper together.” He didn't doubt she would jump at the chance, and she did.
“I would love nothing better than to have supper with you. Eight o'clock fine with you?”
“Eight it is. See you then.” Nate didn't wait for her to say goodbye and hung up the phone. Leaning back in his chair, he smiled grimly. One way to forget about a woman was to replace her with another one. Now with the situation under control, he went back to work.
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Cooper kept herself busy, which wasn't hard, what with work, looking out for Sandie and taking care of the house. The days flew by, but always in the back of her mind, she waited for the phone to ring and hear Nate's deep sensual voice. She knew she was being ridiculous because there was nothing between them except two wild passionate nights. For goodness sakes, she reminded herself that they didn't even like each other.
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