Captivated: Emerson Falls, Book 3 (Emerson Falls Series)

by Harlow James

  “Don’t start laughing again, Piper,” I chastise her as I reach down and find my wallet again, fetching another condom.

  “How am I not supposed to laugh when you’re tossing me around like a rag doll?”

  “Well, I’m about to do things to you that aren’t going to make you laugh, sweetheart. But if you feel like screaming, I’m perfectly alright with that.”

  “Don’t make promises you can’t keep,” she smirks.

  “Are you really doubting my abilities right now? After you came how many times last night?” I cup my hand around my ear, sarcastically waiting for her answer.

  “Okay, you’re right. Now show me what else you’ve got, Deputy,” she purrs, ripping my shirt over her head, revealing her entirely naked body to me in one move.

  I push my briefs down my legs, freeing my hard-as-stone cock to her, running my hand up and down a few times as I feel that twinge already start to form deep in my spine. Piper crawls across the bed to where I’m standing and then reaches for my length, pumping me in her hand before bending down and taking me in her mouth. And fuck, I almost black out. I’ve been on the receiving end of many blowjobs in my life, but none of them were ever from this woman—not just some random woman I met in a bar, but one that has clawed her way into my mind and chest.

  She swirls her tongue around the head, licking and sucking me before desperately trying to take all of me to the back of her throat. But she gags and then pulls away, embarrassed.

  “I’m sorry. I’m not very good at this… I…” she shies away from me. “I was trying to be sexy, but I failed miserably.”

  Reaching for her on instinct, I direct her face back to me, but she’s still avoiding my eyes. “Piper, look at me.” Her blue orbs pop up and she looks like she’s about to cry. “There is absolutely nothing fucking wrong with what you just did. It was sexy as fuck. My cock is big and thick, sweetheart. It’s a mouthful for anyone,” I wink as she rolls her eyes. “What you did felt so good, I was about to stop you anyway so I didn’t come in your mouth. I want to someday, if that’s what you want. But you don’t have to take all of me in to make me feel good, baby. Just seeing your lips wrapped around me and feeling your velvety tongue against my dick—it was fucking mind-blowing, okay?”

  It’s instances like these when I remember how inexperienced she is compared to me, and I hate it—because I wish I could have been the man to show her how incredible sex can be. And I wish that she’s the only person I could have experienced it with. Although, everyone that came before her has lead me here and is allowing me to appreciate her more because of it. And she may not have been my first, but she is the first woman to make me feel more during sex, which I find equally as special.

  “Okay. If you say so. Let me try again,” she reaches for me and takes me back in her mouth. And this time, I caress her face as she pleasures me, staring down into those big blue eyes in one of the most intimate moments of my life. This woman has her mouth around my cock, and I’ve never found her more beautiful. God, I’m fucked up.

  “Yes, baby. Fuck, like that,” I urge her on as she twirls her tongue around my head again and then sucks me so hard into her mouth, I feel like I’m going to pass out. “Okay, now you have to stop. I want to fuck you still and I’m not going to last if you keep going.” I lean down to kiss her and then move us both onto the bed so her back is to my front. I rip the packet of foil and cover myself, then grab under her thigh and lift her leg up, rubbing my dick through her wetness before lining myself up to her entrance.

  “You ready for me, sweetheart?” I growl in her ear, nibbling on her earlobe before kissing her neck, dragging my tongue across her flesh.

  “God, yes.”

  “You have no idea how sexy you are, Piper.” The deep timber of my voice resonates against her skin as I push forward, stretching her tight heat around me, thrusting a handful of times before I slide in and out of her effortlessly.

  “Yes,” she moans, reaching behind her to wrap her arm around my head, pulling me down as she turns to face me, kissing me while I fuck her from behind. The press of her ass against my body, the sound of our skin slapping together as I hit her deep inside, the thrill of showing her how carnal sex can be while also connecting us together on an entirely different level than I’m familiar with—it’s making me lose my goddamn mind.

  “Touch yourself, baby.”

  “Seriously?”

  “Yes, rub your clit. Get yourself there.”

  “You really want me too?”

  Is she serious right now? Does she not understand how hot it is to watch a woman get herself off?

  “Fuck, yes. I can see you from over your shoulder. Touch that beautiful pussy, baby.”

  She swallows and then trails her hand down her body, resting on her clit as her fingers move in a circle around her nub.

  “Yes, just like that. I can feel you tightening around me, Piper. Fuck, it feels good, baby.” My eyes are fixed on her hand between her legs, pleasuring herself and giving me a front row seat to the show, pushing towards that release in a hurry.

  “God, Cash… I’m gonna come…” her breaths come out sharp and heavy.

  “Do it. Come for me, Piper…”

  “Oh, God… I’m coming,” she throws her head back as she moans through her orgasm, furiously stroking her clit while I thrust harder and faster inside of her, drawing out every tremor and bringing me to the finish line as well.

  We both collapse on the bed, my dick still inside of her while we come down from the exertion.

  “Is that what sex is supposed to feel like?” She finally speaks, and I can’t help the fact that I want to laugh.

  “Yes, baby. But I will tell you, sex with you is definitely different… the best I’ve ever had.”

  Shuffling on her side, she turns to face me head on. “Are you just saying that?” Her eyes rock back and forth between mine like she can’t believe what I just said.

  “No. I mean it, Piper. Maybe because you mean something to me, and I’ve never experienced that before.”

  “Well, not that I have much to compare it to, but sex with you is the best I’ve ever had too. I didn’t know it could feel like this.”

  I press a soft kiss to her lips and then release her. “Me neither.”

  Once we fuck one more time and shower together, I get ready to leave.

  “Listen. Now that we’re actually a couple, Cooper and Clara are having a dinner at their house Friday night. I know you have to work the next day, but I’d love it if you would come with me. I want to introduce you to my friends.” Piper’s smile comes on so fast, she almost blinds me with her pearly white teeth.

  “Really?”

  “Yeah. What do you say?”

  Rising on her toes, she leans her forehead on mine before whispering, “I’d love that.”

  “Perfect. I’ll pick you up, okay?”

  “Alright.”

  “Have a good day, sweetheart.”

  “You too. Be careful,” she palms my cheek and then kisses me once more.

  “Always.”

  I turn to leave, making my way over to my truck parked in the parking lot of her complex. While cranking the engine, I can’t help but notice a black sedan parked on the street—an expensive car that looks very out of place in a neighborhood like this, let alone in Emerson Falls. The windows are tinted jet black, so you can’t see inside—but just the sight of that car doesn’t sit well with me.

  I shake off my paranoia, but can’t help but think that maybe I should keep an eye out around town a little more closely. I am a deputy, after all. It is my job to protect and serve—and now there’s a person in my life I want to protect more than anything.

  Chapter 19

  Piper

  “I’m so freaking nervous,” I say while brushing mascara on my lashes. My phone rests on the counter in my bathroom on speaker, Rachel listening intently on the other side of the line as I get ready for the dinner at Cooper’s house. Cash will be here within
the hour to pick me up, and I’ve already filled her in on the developments in our relationship and the mind-blowing sex. She’s thrilled for me and my vagina.

  “Why? Do you not like his friends?”

  “No, it’s not that. I’ve only met Cooper, and he seemed genuine. I could see why he and Cash are close. But it’s the questions, Rachel… when you meet new people, all the questions come out.”

  “Well, you’ve been able to dodge big topics with Cash and most everyone else you’ve met so far. Just stick to what you’ve told people already and try not to stress.”

  I stick the wand back in the tube and then reach for my blush. Rubbing the brush across the powder, I move to swipe the color along my cheekbones while taking deep breaths to calm my nerves.

  “I’m gonna try. But even now that Cash and I are officially seeing each other, I feel like at a certain point, he will want to know even more. I don’t know how much I can share without jeopardizing my safety. Did I tell you my parents got another letter?”

  “What? No!” Rachel shouts.

  “Yeah. Mason has gone missing and never paid his remaining debt. My parents are being blackmailed to paying his balance in lieu of them coming after me. I just don’t see why after all of these months, they’re threatening my family again.”

  “Something must have happened with Mason. After you left, a shit storm ensued with him and his family, but then all of a sudden everything was fine. But like you said, I haven’t seen him in a few months…”

  I plug in my hair straightener and wait for it to heat up. “My mom is freaked out. She’s been making me text her every day to check in. And I’m not gonna lie, Rachel. I feel like I’m being watched.”

  The inkling of someone keeping eyes on me has only grown since I ran into that man in the hospital. It’s been over a week, but I swear, I can feel someone studying me around town. The last time I felt it was at Skye’s Creations yesterday when I stopped in to get that caramel delight coffee that Cash has me addicted to now. Of course, the woman who came up to warn me about Cash took most of my focus after that.

  “It won’t last. He only strings women along for sex. Once he gets tired of you, he’ll move on. We all thought we could change him, but he won’t ever change. You’d be smart to get out now,” the brunette spat at me while I waited for my drink. Apparently news of our relationship and being seen together around town has drawn out the trolls.

  “Thank you for your concern, but I’m a big girl.”

  She looked me up and down like she was sizing me up. “Suit yourself. Don’t say you weren’t warned.” With a spin on her heel, she left as quickly as she arrived and planted a small seed of doubt in my mind.

  Women like that from Cash’s past were an obstacle I knew I would have to face—I just didn’t imagine they would be so brazen to address me in public like that.

  I can’t judge Cash for his past though, as I knew it was a reason why I was hesitant to get involved with him in the first place—especially because I have a past and secrets that he knows nothing about that might make him think twice about getting involved with me too.

  “You aren’t going places alone, are you?” Rachel pulls me back to the conversation as I start to curl my hair with the straightener. Yes, it’s a thing. Look it up—it will change your life.

  “No, not really. Most places I go at night are work or somewhere with Cash. But believe me, my eyes are peeled.”

  “God, Pfeiffer… just be careful, please.”

  “I’m trying, with everything I have. So any more gossip about people back home?”

  “Psh… how much time do you have?” She jokes and then fills me in on the latest cheating scandals, people going broke, and a new man that showed up at the country club that she’s finding quite intriguing.

  “Okay, well, I’ve got to go. Cash will be here any minute.”

  “Alright. I love you, Pfeiffer. Watch your back, please,” she pleads.

  “I will. Love you too, Rach. Talk soon.” After ending the call and safely placing the phone back in its secret location, I slip on a pair of jeans and a fancy black top that will hide my bloated belly after I eat too much and have a few drinks.

  Cash arrives right on time, looking suave and sexy in a black sweater, dark jeans, and those brown boots that make him look like a cowboy I want to ride.

  “Damn. You look beautiful.” He leans in to kiss me, pressing me against the wall as he slams the door shut. I just saw him two nights ago when he came over after his shift and brought me dinner, and then we rolled around in my bed for hours. But with the way his eyes are eating me up right now, we may never leave the apartment if I let him progress this any further.

  “Thank you. You look handsome too.”

  “Can we just skip tonight and stay here and fuck?” He teases.

  “You were the one who invited me and said you wanted to introduce me to your friends. We can fuck later, I promise.” I slip my tongue between his lips just slightly before withdrawing and reaching for my purse.

  “God, you’re a tease. Just know that while you’re having conversations with all of my friends, I’ll be contemplating all the dirty things I’m going to do to you later.”

  My body comes alive with heat. “Can’t wait.”

  After we hop in Cash’s truck and settle inside, we make our way to Cooper and Clara’s house.

  “Okay, so I met Cooper on our date. But I feel like I need more info before we arrive.”

  Cash chuckles. “Alright. Well, Cooper and I work together, that’s how I met him. He’s seriously one of the most genuine guys I know and a smartass like me, hence why we get along. Clara is his fiancé, who is also his sister’s best friend. They dated in secret for a while before they finally came clean to everyone, which wasn’t without its drama, believe me.”

  “I can imagine.”

  “You’ll meet Cooper’s sister tonight, Olivia, who everyone calls Liv, and her fiancé, Kane. They just had a baby back in July, a little girl named Evelyn, and she is fucking adorable. I’m pretty sure she’ll be there tonight. Clara just wanted to have everyone over for dinner. It wasn’t specified that it was adults only.”

  “Aw, do you like babies, Cash?” I tease him, but secretly want to know what his thoughts are on the subject.

  “Yeah, kids are cool. I actually prefer babies though, believe it or not. They’re so small and need so much protection. And I love making them laugh.”

  “Most men are scared of babies, though.”

  “Yeah, not me, I guess. Do you, uh… do you want children someday?” He tilts his head at me now, waiting for my answer.

  “Absolutely. A family is something I’ve always wanted with the right person, of course.”

  Cash grins but says nothing in response, which freaks me out until I feel him slow down and pull into the driveway of a beautiful grey and white house with a porch that overlooks the entire yard of green grass and flowers. He leans over in his seat and gives me a kiss. “You’d make a great mom someday.”

  Suddenly visions of having a family with Cash fill my mind, and the pictures are so clear, it takes my breath away.

  “We’re here,” he says as he shifts in park. “This is Clara’s house and Cooper moved in here about a month ago.”

  “It’s beautiful. I’m not going to lie though, Cash. I’m really nervous.”

  He reaches for my hand and caresses the top with his thumb. “Don’t be. They’re going to love you. Just be the snarky, strong, and intelligent woman you’ve always been. You’ll fit right in,” he winks before exiting the truck.

  “Snarky?” I say as he comes around to my side and opens my door.

  “Sorry to break it to you, sweetheart… but yeah, you’re snarky.” He wrinkles his nose at me and then places a sweet kiss on my lips.

  “Ugh! I have been dying to meet you since I saw you slap this guy across the face!” Clara shouts in excitement as soon as she opens the door and sees who has arrived at the house. “Come in! Come in
! Welcome. You must be Piper?”

  I instantly like her. She seems like a blast and very honest. “Yes. You must be Clara?”

  “The one and only. Coop!” She calls behind her. “Cash and Piper are here.” Cooper comes around the corner holding two beers in his hands and nods his head in Cash’s direction. “Welcome, man. Beer?”

  “Just one. I’m driving. Cooper, you remember, Piper,” he gestures to me as I wave awkwardly.

  “Yup. I can’t believe you’re still putting up with this guy.”

  I throw a side glance to Cash and then fixate back on Cooper. “He’s not too bad.”

  “Yeah, plus I’ve got a big dick, so she can’t leave me now,” Cash says as my eyes widen like they’re about to pop out of the sockets.

  “Cash!” Both Clara and I shout, and I swear, I can feel my cheeks turn bright red.

  “Oh, babe. You’re going to have to get used to talk like that if you’re going to hang around this crowd. It’s fine, really. Everyone knows about my cock.”

  Cooper nods. “It’s true. I’ve seen it. Mazel tov, Piper. You’re a lucky lady.”

  And now I look like a tomato.

  “Boys, stop embarrassing, Piper. Come on, hun. Come in the kitchen with me and let’s get you a drink,” Clara reaches for my arm, but not before smacking both Cash and Cooper upside the head, making me laugh gratefully.

  “So, Piper. I heard you are a nurse at the hospital,” Clara says while handing me a glass of white wine.

  “Yes. I love it.”

  “How long have you been doing that?”

  “Oh, just a few months. It’s actually my first full-time job.”

  “Where are you from? You didn’t work back home?”

  “Uh, I’m from Charleston, and no. I moved out here before my license was finalized, so this was the first place I could find employment.”

  “Nice. What brought you to Emerson Falls then?” She asks, moving around her kitchen with ease.