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Piper was his gravity.

Sex with her—which was amazing in and of itself—was hell of a lot more than a physical release. It was raw, honest, real, and it strengthened their already strong connection.

He lifted his hand to lightly trail a finger down her arm. She sighed and snuggled closer. The feel of her soft, warm curves pressing into him sent his pulse into hyperdrive. He was surprised he had any fuel left, but apparently his reserves were kicking in.

Smiling, Ty glanced at the clock on Piper’s nightstand. He was due at work in an hour and knew she was meeting Brandi this morning, but he was unsure when. Perhaps there was enough time if she was willing. Even though she’d given him “the pole”, she would always have control of her participation.

“Morning,” she murmured in a low, sexy voice, as her palm lightly brushed over his chest and ribs. Need spiraled through him.

He kissed the top of her head. “Morning, beautiful. Did you sleep well?”

Sighing, she tipped her head back, and his heart warmed at the sight of her soft, sleepy gaze. “Very well. In fact, I’m pretty sure the correct term ispassed out.” She smiled. “You are very demanding and very fulfilling. I’ve never been more satisfied in my life.”

Caught off guard by her words, he stared at her for a beat before satisfaction flooded his chest, bringing a smile to his lips. “And you’re very good for my ego.”

“I didn’t say it to inflate your ego, Ty.” A righteous gleam entered her gaze as she lifted a hand to cup his jaw. “I said it because it’s the truth. You were incredible.”

“Wewere incredible,” he corrected, kissing the thumb she brushed across his lower lip. “Weareincredible together.”

“I agree. We are.” She released his chin to stroke her way down his body. Her smile was wicked, and her touch grew bold. “Mmm…I see your ego wasn’t the only thing that inflated.”

“It’s your fault.” He laughed then choked on it when her fingers curled around his arousal.

“Since I’m responsible, it’s only right that I take care of it.”

He would never argue with reason.

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Ty made it to work not a minute early or a minute late, but right on time. With only a handful of minutes to take care of their needs, they’d ended up multitasking in the shower. He sipped his coffee and devoured one of the bagels from the bakery RJ had supplied, and when he came up for air there were several grinning gazes on him.

“What?” he asked, wiping his hands on one of the napkins strewn around the boardroom table where Mac held their morning meetings. “I was hungry.”

Famished, but they didn’t need to know.

Carter snickered. “I wonder why?”

“You weren’t here working out.” Cooper lifted a brow in mock wonder. “What could’ve depleted your energy so early in the day?”

“Yeah.” Dean nodded. “I wonder.”

Carter grinned. “It’s not awhatbut awho, Coop.”

“Ah, I see.” Cooper nodded.

“Yeah,” RJ said. “It’s my guess he was involved in a different type of morning workout.”

Everyone laughed, including Ty. Even Hunter and Sinjin had smirks on their faces, and those two were the more serious guys of the group.

Rylee set her hand on his arm, gaining his attention. “You look happy, so whatever it is you’re doing, keep it up.”

Carter snorted. “That’s what’s making him happy.”

Snickering, Ty balled up his napkin and lobbed it at the jerk. “Shut up.”

Everything was said in good fun, and although Carter was an idiot, he was a brilliant one, and Ty enjoyed working with him the most. The chance to modify and improve the man’s inventions were always the highlight of Ty’s week. He loved the challenge and using that part of his brain.

Mac put an end to the ribbing and started the meeting, and by the end, they’d discussed all the week’s remaining cases.

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