“I know for you they are just words, but I won’t hurt you. I won’t kick you to the curb just because you are having a hard time dealing with something. And I would never cheat on you. I know that sounds funny coming from someone who has . . . well I’ve never had a relationship with anyone before so it didn’t matter. But with you, I want one and everything that comes with it. I promise to be there for you no matter what. And can you promise me you’ll try and not shut me out so that Icanbe there for you?”
“I want a relationship with you too. And I’ll try not to hold things inside, but to share them. I think right now I’m doing an okay job with that.”
“Yes, Princess, you are doing a great job. But I want it all. Every good and bad thing.” He pressed his lips to mine in a tender kiss. “So, do you think you’ll ever go back and finish veterinarian school?”
“I’d like to once I’m positive I can have my brain one thousand percent committed to the challenge. I’ve been working as a receptionist at Pets the Priority Vet Clinic since I was a sophomore in high school. I’m hoping those ties help me land a job there as a vet when I finally finish my schooling.”
“Well that answers my question about where you worked. I’m a mechanic at Twisted Flames Auto.”
“I figured you were a mechanic somewhere. Your hands gave you away.”
“So the stains don’t bother you? Well, I guess not since I had them all over you.” He smirked, a roguish glint in his eyes. “And in you.”
My cheeks heated. “No, they don’t bother me. Besides, I’ve had my hands in some pretty gross places when I was lucky enough to get to assist with a few foal births. So even though I’m only the receptionist at the clinic, I have gotten the chance to experience some actual animal care.”
He was quiet for a moment and a strange expression passed over his features. “Well, I’m going to make sure you get to finish your schooling.”
When I gave him a puzzled look, he merely grinned. “Your entire face lit up when you shared about helping with the horses so I am going to make sure you get to reach your dream.”
“Oh wow. I think I want you again.”
“Now I don’t think I like the idea of you using me for my body. It’s bad enough you’re using me for my motorcycle.” His finger poked my ass cheek in feigned scolding.
“Oh my God, that was so insincere.”
“That’s okay. I thought it was incredibly genuine. And I just remembered I didn’t give your breasts any attention earlier. I was too focused on that pussy of yours. I need to correct that matter.” Rolling me to my back, his hands and mouth glided all over my body again, negating his concern about my using him for his body.
The next morning, I awoke plastered to Grayson’s chest with his arms wrapped tightly around me. Memories of the two times he thoroughly loved my body rolled through my mind along with the conversation we had had between the two romps. I couldn’t find anything in his words that sent up red flags. And I would hope after being snowed before that I would now be a little more adept at seeing through the façade. That I wouldn’t be so easily fooled again. Although it really was a moot point seeing as it was already too late; I was too attached and had to hope I had made the right decision in trusting him. Case in point: I was in no hurry to extricate myself from his embrace.
Grayson nuzzled into my hair and kissed the top of my head. “Good morning, Princess. Did you have any sexy wet dreams about me? I had a ton about you.”
“I don’t think I dreamt about anything.” Leaning back, I peered up at him and grinned. Sexy dreams about him would have been nice, but I really enjoyed getting a restful sleep.
“Well, that sucks. Although I’d rather you dreamt about nothing than for you to have had a bad dream. I’m happy you talked to me last night.”
“I feel good about sharing with you too. I feel like it was a right decision.”
“And another right decision you made was sleeping naked last night. Thank you for letting me convince you not to put on my shirt and boxers. Waking up with your skin against mine feels fucking perfect.” His dick pushed up against my stomach. “I promise I’ll keep him under control. Unless you don’t want me to.” He waggled his eyebrows at me.
“How about some food first?” My stomach chose that moment to release a huge growl. I giggled. “You took everything out of me. I need to refuel before I can do anything even remotely energetic.” Untangling myself from his arms, I slipped from the bed, grabbed his shirt and boxers from the floor to tug on, and then scrambled to the bathroom to take care of business and brush my teeth.
After Grayson used the bathroom, he led me out to the kitchen. “How about an omelet and some bacon?” He walked over to the refrigerator and started grabbing ingredients.
“What can I do to help?”
He handed me a mixing bowl, spoon, eggs, and shredded cheese. “Start mixing that up and I’ll chop up some other things to add in.”
While I mixed, he chopped and tossed the additional vegetables into the bowl. Then I was in charge of keeping an eye on the omelet while he fried up the bacon. When everything was ready, he made us each a cup of coffee and we sat down to eat.
“I know you had said you needed to go home today for clothes and stuff for work, but I’m hoping you’re planning on spending most of the day with me. I’m not ready to take you home yet. And not just because I want another chance to feast on your pussy.” He smirked around his mouthful of egg.
My cheeks heated. “And you know I won’t say no to that. But I would like to get home before dinner. I’d like to do some cleaning up and I probably have at least one load of laundry to do, maybe even two. I’ll need to keep my evenings free for whatever day my dad wants to get together for dinner. And I’d like to see you again this week too.”
“As long as I don’t have any meetings crop up this week, I’d like to see you a few times. Just let me know what evening you’re seeing your dad so we don’t cross paths yet.”
“That’s a really good idea. Not that I’m going to hide my relationship with you, but I have to find a good way to ease him into the idea.” My lips pulled into a frown. Hiding our relationship made me feel as if I was ashamed of Grayson. But I wasn’t.
Tucking his fingers under my chin, he pulled my face up to meet his eyes. “Princess, I know you’re not keeping this a secret to be a bitch. I know it’s going to make things difficult for you and I don’t want that. So you let me know how you want this to roll. And I’ll be there in whatever capacity you need.” He dropped a gentle kiss to my lips.