Page 4 of The Boyfriend Gamble

Ah. “Do you only think about other people in regard to their physical appearance? I didn’t think you were that shallow.”

Unexpectedly, he swung himself around to face me. He advanced until he grasped the edge of the pool with both hands. He’d essentially trapped me. Then, to my horror, he pressed his body against mine. His eyes widened. “Oh, okay.”

Jesus, he can feel my erection.The one I’d had since we’d begun this discussion. Even lawyers, figure skaters, and bosses hadn’t diminished it. Neither had the cooler water.

Kade pressed against me so our chests met. Then he rubbed a little, causing friction against my already-sensitive nipples.

I gasped.

He leaned in. I thought he was going to kiss me, but he shifted at the last minute and nipped my earlobe.

My blood heated.

“If you tell me to stop, then I will, okay? Consent’s a thing.”

“I won’t tell you to stop.”

He pulled back a fraction, so our gazes clashed. “You’re sure?”

I nodded.

“Well, thank Christ.” He leaned over and pressed his lips to mine.

While my one hand continued to press against the wall, I wrapped the other around his neck to grasp his hair to encourage him closer. He tasted of chlorine, beer, and something intoxicating I couldn’t quite identify. I was grateful he wasn’t drunk. He didn’t even seem tipsy. If he had been, I would’ve resisted. But no, this was mostly sober Kade, and he was kissing me like a drowning man.

Which we might do if we weren’t careful.

What a way to go.

“Hey, dude. You out here?”

Cameron’s voice rang through the backyard.

Kade jerked back from me and cursed under his breath.

I scooted under his arm, swam over to the ladder, hauled myself out, grabbed my towel and—like the scared rabbit I was—I ran.

Chapter Two

Kade

Fuckinghell.

Making love with Tanner in the pool wouldn’t have been possible, but I’d been eyeing the chaise lounge.

The night was well set in and the bug zappers were pretty effective. Tanner thought they were cruel, but I would’ve been happy not to get a bite on my cock.

I adjusted my shorts and slowly made my way over to the ladder.

Cam’s gaze tracked my every movement.

When I was out of the pool, I grabbed a big, fluffy towel. I dried my close-cropped hair first, then tackled the rest of me.

“Kade.” Cam snapped out my name.

I met his gaze. “What?”

“You…and Tanner…”

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