Page 52 of Deception and New Direction

“Hey,Ruthie.Whatdid the doctor say?”Catasked me with worry written all over her face.

“She said she didn’t trust me not to overdo it,”Iemitted a sound that was both growl and whine. “So, she’s making me wear this stupid thing for another couple weeks.”

“Yeah, but you can take that kind off when you shower, and they are a hell of a lot easier to clean and manage,”Diegochimed in, trying to be helpful.

“She can also take that one off when she sleeps, which will be way more comfortable,”Jackadded.

I glowered at both of them, but that only made them smile bigger.

“How are you feeling?”Ellieasked me.

“I deserve a medal for making it through this day without stabbing someone with a fork.Andby someone,Imean him,”Isaid, pointing atJack.

He just smiled as if he thoughtIwas the cutest thing ever and hadn’t just threatened him bodily harm.

“Well, here, come have a seat and commiserate by having some food,”Catinvited.

We all ate and chatted with each other and had a genuinely fun evening.EventhoughIwasn’t thrilled about not getting my full foot freedom back,Ienjoyed hanging out with my friends.

I was trying to have a good time.Ireally was.Butbetween the disappointing doctor’s appointment andArcher’scall, my mind was elsewhere.Idecided to go to the restroom, maybe splash some water on my face, and just give myself a moment.

It felt nice to just sit in the silence for a bit and take in this crazy turn of events today.Myfriends were right—it could be worse.Icould still have my cast on.AtleastIhad more freedom to move around now, and sleeping would be a hell of a lot easier.AsforJack’scomments in the elevator,Iknew he was just trying to rile me up to distract me from the news aboutMal.I’dlearned over the last few weeks thatJackwas a pro at distracting me.

I washed my hands and opened the door to head back to the party, but the moment the door was open,Jack’sface came into view.Hishand reached out to my abdomen and gently pushed me backwards into the bathroom.

“Jack, what are…”Istarted to say before he closed the door behind me and then slammed his mouth on mine.

My hands, which had reached out to grab his arms for stability as he pushed me back into the bathroom were now climbing up his muscles and over his broad shoulders as he kissed me senseless.

His hands however, were all over me.Oneslid behind my back as if to support me, while another moved to unbutton my jeans.BeforeIhad time to think or react, his hand slid inside and dove down to the promised land, stroking me in the best possible way.

“You’re strung so tight right now, you can’t even enjoy the party,”Jackwhispered along my jaw line. “I’mhere to loosen you up, make you feel good, so you can relax.Nowclose your eyes and just feel.Letme bring my girl some much-needed pleasure.”

Did he just call me his girl?

BeforeIcould put too much thought into that, he swiped his thumb over me and all brain activity in me went on strike.

A low moan escaped my mouth.

“Shhh.Quiet, baby,”Jacksaid over my lips. “I’mjust going to make you come real quick, and then we can head back to the party.Giveme that mouth soIcan keep you quiet though.”

I did just that.Igave him my mouth and the rest of my body as his fingers continued to slide inside.Ifelt the divine sensation as he filled me.ThenIclosed my eyes as the pleasure coursed through me.Imoaned into his mouth before collapsing back against the wall.

God, what this man could do to my body.

He reached around to grab some toilet paper and helped clean me up, all while staring at me likeIwas the best dessert on the shelf.

“Jack, why don’t you let me...”Istarted to say, wanting to return the favor.

“This isn’t about me,” he replied, shaking his head. “Thiswas about giving you some stress relief and making you feel better so you can actually enjoy the party.”

God, this man.

“I’ll go back out,” he said to me while washing his hands. “Whydon’t you take a few seconds to fix your hair, and meet me back out there.”

Jack kissed me quickly then walked right out the door, closing it behind him.

I turned to the mirror and sawIhad full-blown sex hair, a nice pink glow on my cheeks, and a smileIhadn’t realized was even there.

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