Page 17 of Protecting Andie

His dick was already getting stiff, but her words took his breath away. He ushered her inside, securing the door before pulling her into his arms. She smelled of vanilla and strawberries. It was sweet and refreshing, better than anyone else he’d ever been with.

She pulled back after a second. “I need to freshen up in the bathroom.”

He nodded. “Sure. I’ll be out here waiting. I should probably spend a moment in the bathroom before we end up in the bedroom.”

She looked nervous as she nodded. He hoped he could calm her fears. She didn’t need to worry about him. He really wanted her.

He wouldn’t press for more than she was willing to give, but he wanted to be inside her, feeling her skin to skin. The thought was making him too hard, and he had to think of something else, or he wouldn’t last.

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Andie wanted this, but fear was keeping her from opening the door and walking out into the bedroom. Rider said he wanted her, but her confidence wasn’t there. She couldn’t hide all day long. She had to trust that Emily’s brother was as good as she thought he was, otherwise, she couldn’t trust anything.

While Rider was in the bathroom, she moved from the chair in the corner, to the bed, then stood. She wasn’t sure what to do with herself and when he opened the door, she was facing the other way and spun, reaching out to catch herself so she didn’t fall.

Rider moved closer and pulled her to him, his arms holding her steady as his lips came down on hers. The kiss was full of passion, leaving her breathless.

She’d pulled on her silky pajama set that she had planned on wearing the night before the wedding when she was staying with Emily. She could either get them laundered or order more to be delivered to the hotel.

The kiss ended, and Rider growled. “What would you like? How far are you willing to go?”

She bit her lower lip. “I want it all.”

His lips spread into a wide grin. “All it shall be.”

He picked her up, and she let loose a yelp. “Put me down.”

He froze and met her gaze. “I was going to put you on the bed.”

“I’m too heavy.”

“No, you’re not. You’re light.”

He laid her on the bed and stood back, staring down at her. She squirmed, wondering if he was going to walk out.

“I’m going to take off your top, then pull your pants low. Are you okay with that?”

She nodded, fear and desire mixing. “Yes.”

He removed her clothes so slowly that it was almost painful. She was itchy with need by the time he stripped her down to her underwear. For some weird reason, she’d worn her bra, though she never wore a bra to bed.

When he slid his finger under the lace at the top of the cup, she shivered. His eyes stayed on her chest when he reached under her and popped the clasp holding her in. He peeled off the fabric and licked his lips. She squeezed her thighs together as he moved in close and circled one nipple with his tongue.

The gasp was involuntary. When his mouth closed on her nipple, she jerked up, and her hands flew to his head. His beard brushed over her skin, sending shivers down her spine.

He moaned as he sucked deeper, making her wonder if she could actually shatter from her body tightening so much. The pulsing between her legs shocked her. She’d never come from nipple play, but this man was pure desire.

He licked and sucked on her other nipple, then moved back to the first. She gasped and writhed, knowing this man was ruining her for anyone else. If they didn’t make it, she would remain single for the rest of her life because anything after this would be disappointing.

Rider was about to lose it. He’d known when Andie had come from him just sucking her nipples. When he went down on her, she would probably fly apart.

He thought he’d driven her crazy enough with the nipple sucking and kissed his way down her body to the hem of her underwear. When he hooked his thumbs in the material, she lifted up her elbows and met his gaze.

“I want to see you naked first.”

He liked her suggestion and stood. “Sure, babe.” He pulled off the T-shirt he’d tugged on, then shoved his underwear to the floor. Her eyes went wide, and she gasped.

“Shit, you’re big.”

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