He stopped abruptly, and for a moment, she wondered if she’d done something wrong.
Noel pressed her against the cool wall in the hall. His mouth was more forceful this time against her own, coaxing himself deeper into her mouth. She wrapped her legs around his hips and ground herself hard against him. The thick ridge in his pants only grew.
He could feel her wet pussy, soaking the front of him, eager to slide against his hard length.
The little nip she’d given him had nearly been enough to lose it. Haley wasn’t that kind of girl. Somehow he was going to have to hold back from all the things he wanted to do to her. His cock throbbed, and he knew this wasn’t going to be easy, especially with her pressing against him like that.
Her hands slipped between them and fumbled at the buttons on his pants. If she got those off, he wasn’t going to wait. He’d be in her before she could even think it.
Just the idea of slipping into her made his balls tighten.
He pulled his mouth off of hers. They needed to make it into the bedroom.
In just a few steps, he made it to the room. Not bothering to turn on the light, Noel moved to the bed in the center of the room. He reached down and pulled the cover nearly off the bed before setting Haley down.
“Let me help you—”
He cut her off when he reached for the waist of her pants and yanked them clean off. He could see the thin, triangular patch of red hair she’d left. As if he needed an arrow to know where he wanted to go.
“But what about you?” she asked timidly.
Noel gave a wide smile as he pulled her legs over the side of the bed.
“If I take these off, I’m going to bury myself deep inside your naughty little pussy.”
He could hear her rapid breathing and knew that she liked what he was saying.
“But right now, I want to taste you,” he said and dropped to his knees. He leaned forward, his mouth level with her pussy. “I’ve been thinking about this.”
He rubbed a finger across the seam. She arched her back.
“You’ve been dreaming of this?” she repeated.
Noel grinned again. “And a few other things.”
“Oh, shit,” she said and gripped the sheets as he pressed his mouth to her lips.
His tongue slipped through her slick folds and pressed hard against her clit.
Haley bucked off the bed. He groaned against her as her nails found root in his head like before.
Noel swirled his tongue around the tender bud, loving the feel of her as she squirmed under his touch.
He glanced up her body and was surprised to find her watching him. Her breasts rose and fell with her labored breathing.
They locked eyes as he pushed his tongue deep inside her.
She was close. He could feel the contractions squeezing his tongue as he moved inside her.
“Noel,” she said. Her voice wasn’t the little whisper she’d been doing earlier. This was loud and clear. This was a plea to finish her off.
He slid his tongue from her and pressed two fingers there in its place. He moved them around inside her as his mouth found hold on her clit. Noel sucked and nipped the sensitive spot.
Her breathing came out in pants as she climbed higher and higher. One last nip on her, and her insides squeezed him hard.
Noel groaned. It was more than he could take feeling her like this.
Haley gulped in deep breaths as the orgasm quaked inside her.
She hardly even noticed when Noel moved away from her. It wasn’t until she was being flipped on her stomach that she ever registered what was happening.
In one quick move, Noel thrust inside her.
She tightened hard around him, his length more than she’d ever had. His moan made her tingle, and she knew he was at his limit.
“Fuck me, Noel,” she moaned and pressed back against him hard. His head bumped her still pulsing cervix. The feeling sent a new ripple through her.
“Fuck,” he moaned.
She was there with him, the feeling almost too much to bear.
Haley moved her hips in a circle, making him hit her cervix once again. She shuddered in his arms hard. Her whole body shook.
She moaned when his hands grasped her breasts hard, and she was being pulled off the bed. She arched her back as he pressed ever deeper inside.
Her hand snaked down her body to her burning clit as he began thrusting.
Haley rubbed hard. She’d never had sex like this. Raw and primal. It made her ache for all the times she’d had sex before that didn’t even come close to this.
Noel leaned her over and pressed her against the bed.
His rough hands gripped her hips and slammed her back against him. He sped up as he pounded into her. She continued rubbing her clit. One hand slid from her hip, and she felt the tip of his finger as he circled her where she’d never even thought to do anything.
“Tell me it’s okay,” he gritted out.
She couldn’t think as he slammed into her, jarring any rational thoughts out of her mind.
He again circled the forbidden spot. It made her shake just thinking about it.
“Haley,” he groaned.
“Yes,” she said and before she could even think to take it back, his finger pressed into her.
They moaned in unison as both his finger and cock pressed inside her, pumping both holes and filling her more than she’d ever known.
He slipped out of her ass, but she could still feel him there. His hips were a frenzy of strokes inside her.
She bucked wildly against him, pressing him fully into her.
His thumb moved over her ass and pressed in slightly. She moaned loudly. He didn’t work it inside her but only pressed in a little. Just enough to keep her moaning.
Haley rubbed hard against her clit. Having him doing those kinds of things to her excited her.
She could feel herself getting close again and knew he was as well. His cock swelled inside her, and they moaned at the new feeling.
Two more hard thrusts, and he was buried deep inside, shooting his cum as she came hard around him. Her whole body shivered as she tightened around him.
“Oh, God,” Noel moaned and leaned forward to place his face against her back.
“That was…” She didn’t even have the words to say what that was.
When Noel sat up and slipped out of her, Haley moaned at his absence.
He grabbed her hips and turned her so she was lying on the bed.
She pulled herself up to the pillows and peeked at him through half-closed eyes.
He’d pulled the covers up over her and slipped into bed.
Before she could even think to cuddle, she was drifting off to sleep.
* * *
Noel stared down at her still-sleeping form and wasn’t quite sure what he was doing. He slipped on the rest of his clothes as he thought about what they’d shared.
Last night had been amazing. More than amazing. She was everything he thought she would be and so much more.
Maybe it was that she was more than he was expecting that threw him for a loop. He was used to dealing with disappointment, but this, an actual chance at happiness, was a whole new world for him.
Haley turned in her sleep. Her rich red hair fanned out around her. His hand twitched to run his fingers through it.
Noel clenched his fist.
He didn’t have the right. She didn’t deserve to be with a man who could take someone as gentle as her and have their way with them. She deserved the kind of man that would take it slow. The kind of man who would kiss her sweetly and tell her how much he loved her.
That wasn’t him, and it never was going to be. No matter how much he might want it.
Noel stuffed his hands into his pockets and moved silently out of the room. He made his way through the house and outside into the darkness.
He stopped near his car at the sight of Riley down the block a bit. Noel made his way to the other man.
“Maybe I’
m not one to say this,” Riley said as he walked up to the car. “But you are seriously being a fucking idiot.”
Noel frowned at the normally quiet man.
“Can’t have her getting mixed up in my shit,” he said gruffly.
Riley gave a little laugh and shook his head. “I think it’s a little late for that.”
His stomach churned. Riley was right. She was involved, and it was all his fault. Best thing he could do was make sure nothing else happened.
“Keep an eye on her,” he said.
Riley nodded.
Noel stared at the house as he walked back to his car. He needed to get out of there before he decided to make a very bad decision and head back into that house.
He climbed into the car, setting his eyes on the road ahead. He needed to go someplace else. Anyplace else. Anywhere that might take him away from her.
Chapter Eighteen
Haley stared out the large beautiful bay window to the circle drive.
She would have liked to say she was mad at herself for sitting around and waiting for him to come by Finn’s place, but she wasn’t. In fact, she hadn’t even been mad that he wasn’t there in the morning.
Everything in her had hoped last night would have changed things, but Noel wasn’t going to just stop being the lone wolf so easily. It was clear to her that he’d spent all his life putting distance between himself and anyone that might have the chance to hurt him. After hearing about his parents, she could understand why.
Everything made her ache even more for what they could have.
Last night he’d shown her the kind of magic they could make together. There was no way she’d be letting that go without a fight.
“I’m glad you came over,” Alyssa said and patted her on the knee.
Haley turned and gave her friend a smile. It was nice to be able to have a little alone BFF time. They needed that. It wasn’t that she didn’t enjoy all the new friends and Alyssa’s new life, but there were just times they needed to paint nails and talk.
She looked down at the deep plum color she’d picked. As silly as it might seem, she liked that it matched her black tank and black velour pants.
“So spill, Hales,” Alyssa said and bumped shoulders with her. It’d be a while since Alyssa had used her nickname. Maybe it was just because they hadn’t been alone in a while.
Haley gave a smile that she couldn’t quite get to spread like normal.
“He stayed with me last night,” she said quietly.
Alyssa’s eyes widened.
“What?” she nearly shouted.
Haley turned around and was a little embarrassed to spot one of Finn’s men at the door.
“And?” Alyssa said, leaning a little closer.
This time, the smile that came to her face likely said it all.
“It was amazing,” she said. Her breathing pick up just thinking about it.
Alyssa grinned. “Well, that’s good. Is he picking you up from here tonight?”
The smile slipped from her face as she glanced back to the window.
“He left,” she said, still staring into the dark outside.
“Oh, Hales,” Alyssa said and wrapped an arm around her shoulder.
“I just think…” she said and looked to her friend. “He needs a little time.”
Alyssa frowned. “No,” she said loudly. “What he needs is a good swift kick to the balls.”
Haley snorted. Thank goodness for her best friend. She didn’t know what she’d do without someone there, especially someone like Alyssa.
“Hey,” Alyssa said and gripped her shoulders. “Don’t let him get to you like this.”
Haley gave a small smile. “I just need a little time,” she said. “I’ll be fine.”
Alyssa stared at her, and for a moment, Haley thought there was something she wanted to say. When she rose from the pillows on the floor where they were sitting and flopped onto the couch, Haley knew that she was giving her the space she needed.
“So,” Alyssa said with a grin. “Hot and sexy or sweet and sappy?”
Haley laughed. This time the feeling of the smile spread all the way to her toes.
“Hot and sexy for sure.”
* * *
Noel knew she was there. It was the only reason Riley would have called them all to Finn’s. And to top it off, he had something important to show to all of them.
Without bothering to knock, Noel stepped inside. All he had to do was pass through the living room as if nothing had every happened. As if he hadn’t been pressed deep inside her last night. As if he didn’t know the sound of his name on her lips and how it still made him hard just thinking about it.
He groaned and sucked in a deep breath.
There was no going back now.
He strolled into the room and stopped as he passed the couch. Both women lay there sleeping, yet he didn’t feel as relieved as he expected.
Noel stepped forward and was surprised when Alyssa opened one eye and frowned at him.
She sat up and looked over at her still sleeping friend. Alyssa gave a sharp nod and stood to follow him out of the room.
“What the hell are you doing here?” she whispered when they stepped into the hall.
“I called him,” Finn said from down the hall near his office.
Noel watched as she glared at the boss with no fear.
“Do you know what he did?” Alyssa whispered loudly.
Finn stared gravely at them both.
“Yes, and I’m afraid we aren’t the only ones,” he said.
Noel turned to fully look at his boss.
“I think you had both better come in here and see this,” he said.
Noel had a bad feeling about this. Both he and Alyssa made their way to the office. When he stepped in, he was surprised to find a full house. Liam, the newly anointed brother, sat on the couch. His lips were set in the same firm line that Finn was sporting. Conor looked away from him, as if he couldn’t bear to even look at him.
It was only Riley and Finn that held his gaze.
“What the fuck is this all about?” he asked.
Finn nodded to Riley, who pulled out a card. Just like the others, this one was the same Christmas theme.
“A new one came in,” he said.
Noel opened it and read the inside aloud.
“Thanks, I needed that.”
Noel looked up, somewhat confused.
“I don’t get it,” he said.
Finn flipped on the TV. He was surprised to find himself staring at the hall near Haley’s bedroom. Suddenly, they came into view. Her breasts on full display and his head buried in them.
Fire burned his cheeks.
“What the fuck?” he said and whirled on the boss.
Finn nodded to Riley.
Riley pulled the USB drive from the port on the TV. The screen went blue. He dropped the device in his hand.
“This was in the card.”
Haley took a deep breath. She hadn’t meant to listen. Really she just wanted to know what was going on, but when she heard Noel’s angry voice, she couldn’t seem to find her own. The more they talked, the less she had to say.
Someone had a camera in her house? She couldn’t even process what was being said.
“This can’t go on any longer,” she could hear Noel say.
She wasn’t able to see him, but by the sound of his voice, she knew he was furious.
“This is getting dangerous, and one of these times she’s going to be alone and no one will be there to protect her,” Noel continued.
“I agree,” Finn said with a sigh. “We can’t keep this from her any longer. It’s more a danger for her to not know than know. Anton isn’t a man to fuck with.”
Haley shook as Finn spoke. His words were like a white hot knife through her chest.
“She’ll stay here.”
Tears pricked her eyes as Alyssa spoke. Everyone seemed to know what the hell was going on but her.
“Over my dea
d body,” Noel growled.
She could hear Alyssa’s small mocking laugh. “That could be arranged. Keep treating her like that, and I’ll make it happen.”
Haley shook her head. This was all too much. They were all making decisions about her life while they thought she was sleeping in the other room. What gave them the right to decide for her? All they had to do was talk to her about this, but they weren’t.
She pulled her phone out of her pants. No way in hell she was staying here.
Haley backed up and felt her back bump the pedestal behind her. The likely pricey vase rocked back and forth before crashing to the floor. Quickly, she backed away and turned to run.
“Haley?”
Her heard her friend but didn’t bother turning around. The pain was too much as it was.
“Wait,” Noel said firmly.
That was all it took for her to bolt from them all.
Alyssa moved to follow her, but Finn held up a hand to stop her.
“Let him go,” he said, nodding to Noel.
Noel nodded to his boss and tore off after Haley.
This was the exact sort of situation that he’d been trying to avoid, and yet it had still happened. They were so certain that lying to her would solve everything but failed to see how she might feel when she knew the truth.
He flew out the front door and down the long drive. She’d nearly made it to the gate by the time he’d caught up with her.
“Just leave me alone,” she shouted.
Tears streaked her cheeks. Little wisps of red hair clung to the wet paths.
“All this time,” she sobbed. “All this time, was it just about that?”
She waved a hand back at the house. Her voice was so full of pain, it hurt him to hear her speak.
“No,” he said and stepped toward her.
Haley moved back, just out of reach.
“You’ve got to hear me on this,” he said, not really knowing what to say that would make this right. “I never wanted it like this. I wanted you to know from the start. Finn gave an order and I followed.”
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