Page 57 of Deal Takers

CHAPTER 37

Brody

“What the hell?”

I wake up to the screeching sound of an alarm clock. Rainey blindly paws her nightstand until she silences the evil bastard.

“Sorry,” she mumbles. “I have to set it at the highest volume, or I won’t wake up.”

“What time is it?”

“Four-thirty. I told you I get up early.”

“But it’s Saturday,” I whine.

“Tell that to the ladies going into labor right now.”

I take a moment to appreciate the view as her naked ass gets out of bed and heads into the bathroom. Is it my imagination, or is she walking a little bow-legged?

I’m so damn tired I don’t even think about joining her when the shower starts. I woke Rainey up from ournapwith my head between her legs which then led to two more incredible rounds. In case you haven’t alreadyfigured it out, Rainey O’Neil is a fantastic fuck. I’m talkingbest I’ve ever had. She’s responsive, playful, vocal, open-minded, and enthusiastic. And we were so damn in sync—there was none of the awkwardness you usually have with a new partner. I smile as I replay the memories in my head and snuggle into her pillow.

“Brody, wake up.”

“Huh?”Why is the bed shaking?

“Brody, I need to leave.Wake up.”

I peel my eyes open and find Rainey sitting next to me, looking gorgeous in a pair of purple scrubs. I guess I fell back asleep. “What time is it?”

“A quarter after five. I need to get to work, which means you need to get dressed.”

“Why?” I stretch my arms over my head. I don’t miss the way Rainey’s eyes are dipping to my abs as the sheet falls lower. I tug on her arm. “Come back to bed.”

She sighs. “Brody, I can’t. I need to clock in at six. You need to get up and get dressed, because I have to be out the door in ten minutes.”

“Call in sick,” I suggest. “I’ll make it worth your while.”

“I’m not calling in sick. I still need to fill up my travel mug, so I’ll meet you out there after you throw some clothes on.”

I smirk as she leaves the room, and then cocoon myself in her down comforter. Her cat jumps on the bed and takes advantage of her empty spot.

“C’mere, buddy.” I snap my fingers to get his attention. His striped legs pad across the mattress until he butts his head against my shoulder before curling into a tight ball. In two seconds flat, he’s purring away with his eyes closed. Affectionate little pussy, isn’t he?

“Brody!” she shrieks from the doorway a few minutes later. “Quit screwing around.”

I give an exaggerated yawn. “I’m too tired to drive, babe. I’ll lock up on my way out.”

I’m pretty sure she just growled. “My door only locks from the outside.”

“Then just leave a spare key on the counter.”

“I don’thavea spare key,” she huffs. “Devyn has the only other copy.”

“Then leave yours,” I shrug. “I’ll drop by your work to return it on my way home.”

“Why are you making this so damn difficult?”

“I’d like to get a few more hours of sleep, and I’m already in your bed. What’s the problem, Rainey? Do you not trust me?”

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