by Wilder, L.
I left church and went straight out to my bike. Moments later, I was on the road and driving towards Langford Manor. I had no idea what I was going to do or say when I got there. I just knew I needed to see Kiersten. I had to know if this pull I felt towards her was just in my fucking head or if it was something more. The second I knocked on the door and Kiersten opened it, I had my answer. Hell, the mere sight of her in nothing but a fucking t-shirt nearly knocked me on my ass.
“Country?” Kiersten opened the door a little wider, and it was all I could do to keep myself from taking her into my arms right then and there. “What are you doing here?”
“I came to see you.”
She looked behind me, checking for any sign of my brothers before she asked, “You’re alone?”
“I am.”
“Is something wrong?” Before I could answer, panic filled her eyes. “Oh, are you here about the deal? Have you decided not to go through with it?”
“Not here about that.” I took a step closer. “I’m here about you and only you.”
I was taking a chance, but it had to be done. I stepped closer, narrowing the gap between us, and looked down at Kiersten. I carefully brushed a strand of hair from her face before lowering my mouth to hers. I feared she might pull away, but instead, she wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me back with the mother of all kisses.
My hand fell to the nape of her neck, and I gently pulled her closer. A shudder ran through Kiersten’s body as she parted her lips, giving me full access to delve deeper. Our tongues tangled, and I knew this one kiss would never be enough. Just as things were starting to get heated, Kiersten placed her hands on my chest, pulled back, and inhaled a deep breath. As she slowly exhaled, she muttered, “Come inside and close the door.”
As soon as the door was closed, Kiersten looked up at me and asked, “You said you came here about me. What does that mean?”
“I think you know.” I brought my hand up to her face and gently ran my thumb across her bottom lip. “The question is... did I make the right choice in coming here?”
“I’m not sure what you mean.”
“I don’t do the whole relationship thing, Kiersten. Don’t even know if I’m capable, but since that night in the bar, I haven’t been able to get you out of my head.”
Her eyes were fixed on mine as she whispered, “I can’t seem to stop thinking about you either.”
“So, what are we going to do about that?”
“I guess there’s only one thing we can do.”
The words had barely left her mouth when she was back in my arms, and we were kissing once again. Damn, she felt fucking incredible. I’d watched my brothers fall for their ol’ ladies and the way they’d moved mountains to claim them. At the time, I didn’t get it. I thought they were crazy to get tied down to just one woman, but now, I finally understood why. Everything about Kiersten, from her sheer will and determination to her dark brown eyes and warm smile had me spiraling in ways I never had before.
She’d cast some kind of spell on me, and I’d let myself get drawn in. Now, the time had come for me to decide what I’d do about it. I could take a chance with her or walk away before things got even more complicated. The decision might’ve been easier if she didn’t feel so fucking good in my arms again. I pulled back from our embrace and said, “I’m gonna fuck this up.”
“Maybe. Maybe not. There’s only one way to find out.”
“You need to be sure about this. You’ve got a lot on the line here, and I—”
Before I could finish, she whispered, “Country, stop. I’m sure. I want this just as much as you do.”
“No, Country is for my brothers. When it’s just you and me, call me Grayson.”
“Grayson,” she whispered.
Unable to wait any longer, I slipped my arm around Kiersten’s waist and drew her closer as I lowered my mouth to hers. I couldn’t believe how good she felt—like her body was meant to be next to mine. When she inched her way closer, I was done. I delved deeper, tasting and teasing her, driving us both crazy with need. I felt a smile creep along her lips as her hands slowly drifted over my chest. She knew she was getting to me, and she liked it. “You’re an evil, evil woman.”
“What can I say?” she purred. “You bring it out in me.”
“Is that right? Well, let’s see what else you’ve got.”
I lowered my hands to her hips and lifted her. The second I took a step forward, her legs instinctively made their way around my waist. My breath caught when she grazed her center against my throbbing erection. Knowing there was just a tiny piece of fabric between us was driving me crazy and hearing all her little moans and whimpers sent my desire for this woman rushing through me like a fucking wildfire. When we finally made it up to Kiersten’s room, I carried her over to the foot of the bed and slowly lowered her feet to the floor.
Those beautiful wanton eyes met mine once again, and I warned her, “This isn’t going to be like it was in the bar. I’m going to take my time with you. I’m going to fuck you long and hard, and when I’m done, I’m going to fuck you again.”
As soon as the words left my mouth, she pulled the t-shirt over her head and stood before me with her perfect, bare breasts and black lace panties, waiting for me to make my move. Damn, I’d never seen a more incredible sight. From head to toe, the woman was positively flawless. Just looking at her made it difficult to keep it together, and seeing that spark of eagerness only made it even more so as I kicked off my boots and removed my shirt.
I dropped my hands to her waist and slowly lowered her sexy little body onto the bed. Impatient for more, her hands quickly dropped to her hips as she slowly slid her panties, inch by inch, down her long legs. Kiersten’s eyes never left mine as she kicked them off the bed. She lay there, her naked body sprawled across the quilt as she waited for me to come to her. “Do you have any idea how beautiful you are?”
“Show me.”
“Oh, I am. You can fucking count on it.”
With that, the dam broke, and all my resistance was washed away. I had to have her. My eyes drifted down her body, her delicious curves calling me as I lowered myself onto the bed next to her. Goosebumps rose along her skin as I began tracing the slope of her breast with my fingertips. She was stunning, every damn inch of her. My mouth moved to her neck, kissing and nipping gently at her soft skin before traveling to her collarbone and then her breast. I rolled my tongue around her nipple and watched with satisfaction as her back arched off the bed, silently pleading for more. I trailed kisses along her stomach ever so slowly, teasing her before settling myself between her legs. I hovered over her, teasing her sensitive flesh with the heat of my breath. She arched her back and shifted her hips as she pleaded, “Grayson, please.”
“You want my mouth?”
She nodded.
“Say the words, Kiersten.”
“Yes, Grayson,” she rasped.
Without waiting a second longer, I lowered my head between her legs and ran my tongue slightly across her center, teasing her, tormenting her as she squirmed beneath me. Damn, everything about her had me burning for more. I never dreamed I could want anyone like I wanted her.
Kiersten gasped and her back arched off the bed as I pressed the flat of my tongue against her clit. I loved seeing her come apart, knowing that I was in complete control as I watched her body respond to my touch. I wanted to make her come undone, to hear all of her little gasps and whimpers again and again as I pushed her to the edge of her release.
“G-Grayson,” she stammered and threaded her fingers into my hair, guiding me as her knees widened. With the sounds of her moans echoing through the room, I eased my fingers deep inside her and searched for the spot that would drive her wild. When I found it, I covered her with my mouth, teasing her until her body started to tremble beneath me. Kiersten’s hands dropped to her sides and clutched at the sheets, tugging them tightly as her orgasm surged through her body like a bolt of lightning. Gasping for air, I could
hear her mumble, “Yes, God, yes.”
She was still lost in the haze of her release when I stood up and removed my jeans and boxers. I quickly pulled on a condom, then lowered my body on top of hers. Eager for more, she spread her thighs and wrapped both legs around my waist, pulling me close and grinding her hips against mine. I raked my throbbing erection against her, and as soon as I felt the warmth of her center, I whispered, “Are you ready for me, beautiful?”
“Yes,” was the only word she could muster.
I knew right then that I’d never get tired of hearing that breathy, desirous tone in her voice. She pressed her lips to mine in a possessive, demanding kiss, and using her legs to pull me forward, I felt her tremble beneath me as I slid deep inside her, giving her every aching inch of my cock. Fuck, she was so tight, so warm and wet, engulfing me in pure splendor. After pausing for several breaths, I started moving, slowly rocking against her.
I watched as Kiersten writhed beneath me, her neck and chest flushed pink with desire, and her eyes clenched shut while lost in all the sensations. The mere sight of her called to me, making me want to claim her, and as much as that thought rattled me, nothing was going to stop me.
I lowered my mouth to hers, kissing her deep and rough before I started to increase my pace. I thrust against her, hard and demanding, and she moaned with pleasure when I hit the spot that drove her wild. With the same fever-pitched rhythm, our hips rolled and slammed into each other. Kiersten didn’t hold back, but instead met my every move, letting me know without words exactly what she wanted. Her nails dug into my lower back as she lifted her hips, trying to force me deeper, and when she started to tighten around me, there was no question that she was getting close. I could feel the pressure building, forcing a growl from my chest, and began pounding harder as her head reared back, and she cried, “Don’t stop!”
I couldn’t wait to see her orgasm take hold once again, to hear those little sounds she made over and over. “That’s right, baby girl. Come for me.”
Unable to stop the inevitable torment of her impending climax, the muscles in her body grew taut as her thighs clamped around my hips. She held her breath for several moments until her body began to quiver, and a rush of air escaped from her lungs.
I could feel my release quickly approaching and tried to resist it, hoping to prolong the moment, but it was a losing battle. The sound of my skin pounding against hers echoed throughout the room as I drove into her a few more times, and with one last deep-seated thrust, I buried my cock inside her, and my orgasm finally took hold.
After several deep breaths, I lowered myself down on her chest. I rested there for a brief moment, then rolled onto my back, slid off the condom, and tossed it in the wastebasket next to her night table. When I pulled her over to me, she placed her head on my shoulder, the palm of her hand on my chest, and a satisfied smile on her face. “You are really something.”
“Right back at ya, babe.”
“I’m really glad you came here tonight.”
“Me, too.”
She eased up on her elbow and studied me as her teeth toyed with her bottom lip. “You got something on your mind?”
“I was just wondering how this”—she motioned her hand between us—“is going to work if my deal goes through with the club or if it doesn’t.”
“Either way, we’ll figure it out.” I could tell she was anxious and as much as I wanted to ease her mind about the deal, it wasn’t my place. Besides, I knew it wouldn’t be long before Viper would be reaching out to her. I leaned over and kissed her on the forehead. “’Cause after tonight, there’s no way in hell I can just walk away.”
A soft smile crossed Kiersten’s face as she whispered, “That’s good because I kind of like having you here.”
“I hope you mean that.”
“I definitely do.”
After a short recovery time, I was pleased to see that she was more than willing to have another go and then another. By morning, we were both completely spent and sleeping soundly when Kiersten’s phone started to ring. She grabbed it from the side table, and her eyes widened when she saw that it was Viper calling. I already knew what he was going to say, so I simply gave her a nod and waited as she answered the call. The second she started smiling, I knew he’d confirmed the deal. I also knew it was going to be a while before we got out of bed, and there was no place I’d rather be.
Eight
Kiersten
I couldn’t believe it. I’d gotten the guy and the deal—something I never dreamed was possible. I should’ve felt like I was walking on cloud nine, but instead, I was freaking out in a way I never had before. I didn’t know if it was the fact that I was on the back of a motorcycle for the first time or that Grayson was taking me to the Ruthless Sinners’ clubhouse for a meet with Viper, but I was struggling to keep it together. When I tightened my grip around his waist, Grayson glanced back over his shoulder and shouted, “You okay back there?”
“I’m trying to be.”
Without any warning, he immediately slowed and turned onto an old road on the backside of town. As soon as he was parked, he got off and removed his helmet. “What’s going on in that head of yours?”
“Nothing... I mean, I don’t know.” I brought my hands up to my face, shielding myself from Grayson’s skeptical eyes as I muttered, “Everything.”
“Sorry, babe, but you’re gonna have to give me more than that.”
I looked up at him as I admitted, “I’ve never been to a clubhouse before.”
“It’s just a clubhouse. It’s no different than Langford Manor.”
“Easy for you to say.” I rolled my eyes. “It’s your clubhouse.”
“What exactly are you worried about here?”
“I don’t know. I’m just nervous, I guess.”
I thought back to the night before and how wonderful it had been. We were still getting to know one another, but I liked the way I felt safe when I was with Grayson. Considering my issues with trust, it wasn’t something that came easily for me. But he made it so easy. Just like now—when most men would’ve just tossed back some reassuring words, Grayson actually took the time to stop and talk to me. I could see the concern in his eyes when he asked, “What do you have to be nervous about? You got the deal with the club. It’s easy sailing from here.”
“It’s far from easy sailing, Grayson. This is the Ruthless Sinners you’re talking about.”
“Yeah, and?”
“And they’re pretty freaking terrifying. You don’t know how close I came to bolting when Viper walked into that coffee shop.”
My heart started racing at the thought, and I feared I might have a panic attack right there on the side of the road. Grayson, on the other hand, found the whole thing amusing. He chuckled as he said, “Let me get this straight. The girl who had the balls to hack into Menace’s laptop, then use what she’d found to set up a meet with the Sinners, and not only met with them but also had them come out to her place to work out a business deal is now having second thoughts?”
“I’m not having second thoughts. I’m just nervous about being on their turf instead of mine. What if something goes wrong?” With my helmet still on, I dropped my head on his shoulder and sighed. “I don’t know why I thought I could do this. I just got caught up in this whole charade of mine, and now I’m terrified that I might not be able to pull it off.”
“You’ve come too far to start thinking like that.” He reached over and placed his hand under my chin, forcing my head up so I’d look at him. “You’ve got this. I know you do.”
“Okay, you’re right.” I inhaled a deep breath. “I just need to pull it together.”
Grayson smiled warmly at me. “You good to get back on the road?”
“Yes, I think so.” While he put on his helmet, I said, “Thank you. I don’t think I would’ve made it this far if it hadn’t been for you.”
“Nah, something tells me you would’ve done just fine.”
He gave me a wink,
then got back on and started the engine. He had no idea how much our little chat had helped me. While I was still nervous, I wasn’t completely freaking out. I just had to make it through the next twenty-four hours, and then maybe I could breathe easy again. Grayson eased back onto the road, and it wasn’t long before we were in the Nashville city limits. I’d been there hundreds of times but seeing it now on Grayson’s bike made it seem like a whole new world. The sounds, the smells, and even the colors were more pronounced. With the wind whipping around us, I finally understood why he loved riding his motorcycle so much.
After a few quick turns, we pulled up to a warehouse with a ten-foot fence around the perimeter and a gate with two Sinners standing guard. As soon as they motioned us through, my nerves returned, and my stomach twisted into a knot. Grayson pulled up to the front and parked, then extended his hand to help me off the back before throwing his leg over the bike. Once we’d removed our helmets, he asked, “You good?”
“I’ve been better, but I’m okay.”
“It’ll be fine. You’ll see.”
I was glad he was with me as we headed inside. We’d barely made it through the door when I heard a familiar voice say, “It’s about time you two got here. We were beginning to think you got lost or something.”
“What’s wrong, sunshine?” Grayson chuckled as he looked over to Rafe. “You miss me?”
“You know better than that shit.”
“Mm-hmm. Whatever you say, boss.” Grayson’s smile faded as he asked, “Prez around?”
“Yeah, he and Axel are in his office waiting for you.” Rafe was sitting at the bar with Hawk and two men I’d never met before. Rafe looked over to me and smiled. “Good to see you again, Kiersten.”
“Good to see you, too, Rafe.”
“We better get going.” Grayson nodded for me to follow. “We don’t want to keep Viper waiting.”
