Page 86 of The Science of Attraction

“That’s better.” His lips curved up in a slow, sexy smile and he slipped his fingers into the belt loops of my jeans, tugging me flush against him. “If you’d told me I was going to be accosted by a handsome shepherd in a dark room, in the middle of the day, after a less than subtle booty call, I’d have come a lot sooner.”

“I don’t want you to come sooner.” I covered his mouth with mine and drank in the sweet taste. “I want you to come very, veryslowly, and only when I say you’re ready.”

He snorted and flipped our positions, whipping my T-shirt over my head before going to work on the buttons of my jeans. So much for me being in control of anything.

“And I’ll have you know, my message was all kinds of subtle,” I protested.

Liam laughed and made air quotes. “‘Your bed in ten minutes. We have an hour. Bring your cock.’”He raised a brow. “When your message came through, I was halfway through your father’s speech lesson, working on tongue movements and vowel and consonant pairings. I almost popped a semi right in front of him. Then I had to feign some excuse about needing to make a call instead of joining them for lunch.”

I chuckled. “I’llgive you tongue movements.” I captured his mouth and swept my tongue deep before pulling off to leave him swaying just a little. “And what have I said about mentioning my father while I’m trying to get into your pants?”

He laughed and leaned in to nibble my neck while he got the final button undone and shoved my jeans down my legs, along with my briefs. Then he paused. “Do you hear that?”

I froze, my heart skipping in my throat. “What? I don’t hear anything.”

“My point, exactly.” He kissed me soundly. “We’re all alone and I’m figuring I have you to thank for that. Precisely what did you do with Connor?”

I couldn’t hide my smile. “I sent him up Harrison Ridge to help Brent with some fencing. They took lunch. When you mentioned he felt a little nervous after learning the police had spoken to the school and the boys’ parents, I figured keeping busy would be a good thing.”

Liam threaded his fingers through my hair and then kissed me, softer this time. “Thank you.”

I waggled my eyebrows. “It wasn’t an entirely selfless move. The fact it also meant the cottage was kid-free was definitely a mitigating factor in my decision.”

Liam grinned. “Have I told you how much I like you?”

“Not nearly enough.” I kicked my jeans to the side, which left me totally naked with my cock swinging.

He stood back and eyed my dick hungrily. “Fucking hell. Get in that bed before I have you right here on the kitchen floor.”

I bit my lip. “I’m not opposed to that.”

He rolled his eyes and slapped my arse. “Maybe next time. Now move.”

I didn’t need to be told twice, and Liam was right behind, shedding his clothes in a trail that led from the back door to the bed. I threw the covers back and scooted across the mattress seconds before he launched himself onto the bed beside me.

“Eager, much?”

“You have no idea.” He pushed me flat, straddled my hips, and then pinned my wrists above my head. “I’ve been going crazy without you in my bed these last?—”

“I want you to fuck me,” I blurted, feeling my cheeks heat at the blunt, slightly desperate-sounding plea.

Liam froze, eyes wide.

“You heard right.” I answered the unspoken question in his eyes. “I want this, Liam, and yes, I’m sure, so don’t ask. I’ve been... well... um... practicing?”And dear God, if I wasn’t scarlet, it would be a fucking miracle.

Liam’s lips twitched, nostrils flaring as he said hoarsely, “Practicing?”

I rolled my eyes. “Yes, practicing. Do you remember that package Zach gave me in the kitchen that day?”

Liam’s mouth curved up in a sly smile. “You bought a fucking dildo.”

“Quite literally.” I groaned. “God, this is embarrassing.”

He snorted. “Are you kidding me?” He took my mouth in a hard kiss. “It’s bloody hot, that’s what it is. Did you bring it? Please tell me you brought it.”

I shot him a look. “Maybe?”

“Where?” He went up on one elbow and scanned the room.

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