Total pages in book: 96
Estimated words: 92930 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 465(@200wpm)___ 372(@250wpm)___ 310(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 92930 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 465(@200wpm)___ 372(@250wpm)___ 310(@300wpm)
Without thinking, I reached out and gripped her waist. All the control I had built up was immediately destroyed with the sharp intake of breath she let out the second my hand landed on her. It was a torturous indication of what it would be like to be with her. Her body was so responsive to me, even in those moments when we were just sitting next to each other. I knew without a doubt if given the opportunity, not only would I make her come, but I would make her lose all control. Oh, how I wanted to see Nina lose her mind when she came for me.
The thoughts in my head were driving me wild, and my fingers began to gently caress her waist. The longer my hand lingered, the more I lost focus on reality and when I realized my nails were digging into her, I pulled back and growled through my teeth, “Fuck.”
What was I thinking touching her? One more second, and I knew I wasn’t going to be able to stop myself from taking what I had no right to.
She was breathing heavily and almost looked scared, like she wanted to say something but was holding back. I couldn’t blame her. She was the Little Red Riding Hood in this situation and I was the Big Bad Wolf with a big bad boner.
For fuck’s sake, say something, Jake.
Before I had a chance to, Nina blurted out, “I want to know what you do when you go to Boston every weekend.”
Shit.
Shit.
Shit.
Should I just tell her the truth?
Think!
I blinked repeatedly to buy myself some time. The truth. Yeah, right. Could you imagine? “Nina, I’m actually married, but it’s okay. There’s a good explanation. I’m telling you this right now with a stiff willy because…”
Fuck no! I couldn’t tell her now. Not like this.
So, instead, I just blurted out, “It’s complicated, Nina.”
I felt like an absolute prick. Imagine what she was thinking about my leading her on, trying to kick her out, touching her and now feeding her this bull.
Nina just stood there and looked at me then glanced out the window, looking lost and defeated. She was going to give up on me, and I couldn’t blame her.
Looking utterly disappointed, she shook her head and let out a frustrated sigh. “Good night, Jake.”
Game over. Well played, dickhead.
I swallowed as she backed away. Feeling helpless, I let her go, knowing I wouldn’t get any sleep tonight. My mind screamed, “I think I might be falling in love with you.” But I said nothing as she walked away and slammed the door.
No paper bat could fix this shit.
CHAPTER 11
Present
Skylar stood up from the couch to stretch. “I need a break. This story is giving me lady blue balls.”
“Seriously! Even I’m getting lady blue balls,” Mitch joked as he got up and rubbed her shoulders. “You want to watch the baby, Jake, so Skylar and I can have a few minutes alone to take care of this?”
“Imagine how it was for me, man…living through it.”
A loud knock prompted me to jump out of my seat. I flew to the door only to be crushed to find it was my sister and brother-in-law standing there with a bunch of bags.
“Crap. I thought you were Nina. You didn’t get my text?”
The smell of marinara sauce wafted in the air as they both pushed past me.
“What message?”
“I texted you that the party’s off.”
“What? Allison looked down at her phone. “I never got it.”
Cedric rolled his eyes. “I’ll put the food in the kitchen.”
Checking my messages, I scrolled down and noticed I’d mistakenly texted Albert from work instead of Allison. Showing her the screen, I said, “Well, that explains why you never responded.”
Allison took off her coat and hung it up. She walked over to hug Skylar and Mitch who were standing to greet her. My sister took the baby in her arms and conversed with them for a bit before walking back over to me.
She pulled me aside. “What the hell is going on?”
Over the next few minutes, I rehashed everything that happened last night from the Ivy visit to Nina walking out this morning.
“Geez…I’m sorry. That really sucks. I hope she comes home soon…for your sanity.” She rubbed my arm. “Let me fill Cedric in on what’s going on. Be right back.”
Allison went into the kitchen then returned and sat next to Skylar who was nursing the baby again on the couch.
Cedric was carrying a bottle of Cabernet and two glasses when he reentered the living room. He grabbed one of the dining room chairs to join us. “All the food’s put away. We have enough to feed an army, so if anyone’s hungry, it’ll just need to be reheated.”
He opened the wine, poured two glasses and handed one to my sister. “Can I get anyone else a glass?”