Page 67 of Embers of You
I place my hands on his cheeks, feeling the stubble I’ve noticed he grows out when he’s not on shift, going for a clean shaven look when he is. The roughness tickles my palm and my lips lift in a small smile. “We should clean up, then maybe I’ll let you get me messy again.”
He groans, leaning into my touch. “Dammit, Sutton, you’re going to be the death of me.”
I lean forward, pressing our lips together. It should scare me how good I feel in this moment. How happy I am to be here with him, touching him, feeling him, wanting to continue spending time with him. But I don’t. Right now all I feel is content.
CHAPTER 32
Jameson
I makesure Sutton is comfortable as I help her pull her clothes back on. My shirt is ruined for the time being, so I keep an eye out for the prying eyes of my mother as we walk back to my house. Bennet and Duke stay close by, following us while they play around and I’m not sure how they have this much energy after all this time.
I’m also not sure how I have this much energy either. The fact that she made me fall apart with her mouth, then again in her perfect pussy back to back is new for me. And the fact that I feel like I could do it again right now if she asked is completely unheard of.
We get back to my house and I’m anticipating the moment Sutton closes up and runs away again. But even as I start the shower, she continues to look at me with wide green eyes, and there’s no sign of her closing off. Not as she reaches down, pulling off her shirt, all while holding our gaze steady. I swallow roughly as I take in her standing in front of me like this.
The small bathroom begins to fill with steam as the water gets hotter, and she reaches behind her back to unhook her bra,letting it fall onto the floor in front of her. Neither of us say anything, I’m not about to break whatever spell she’s under and ruin this for either of us. She pushes her pants down and I bite back a groan. My pants are tightening against my erection that’s somehow present once again, and I think she may actually kill me if this continues.
She steps toward me, her bare chest brushing against mine as she steps into the shower. Once she’s under the water, she smiles. “Are you going to join me or just stand there staring?”
I don’t think I’ve ever moved faster than I do in this moment after hearing her say that, shedding my clothes and even though the shower is not big enough to fit the both of us, I’m not going to deny her. She giggles at both of us squished into the small stall, and I help clean her before doing exactly what she said and getting dirty once again.
After an amazing day together,I thought Sutton may stay the night with me, but she doesn’t and I don’t push. Especially because as she left she kissed me like she never wanted to stop and as she drove away it felt different this time.
The next day, I’m at Ma’s, cleaning up her house while she naps and can’t yell at me for it, when I get a text. A smile instantly spreads on my face the second I see her name. Happy that she reached out first.
My hands are wet from doing the dishes, but I wipe them on my jeans quickly so I can open her text. I should probably try to play it cool, but I’m not going to do that. Not when she’s letting me in. I’m not going to screw that up.
Sutton: Bennet just brought Captain Cuddles to me. I think he’s trying to tell me something.
Jameson: What do you think he’s trying to tell you?
Sutton: Either he misses you…
Sutton: Or he wants to play. It’s 50/50.
I chuckle at my screen, typing back to her.
Jameson: I think it’s the first one, should I come over to see him?
Sutton: If you want to. Then he won’t be lonely while I’m out tonight.
Jameson: Out? Where are you going?
Sutton: Jealous? *wink emoji*
Jameson: Concerned. I just want to make sure you’re safe.
Sutton: I’m going with Bailey. I’ll be safe.
I know Bailey is the neighbor she went to the rodeo with. I wasn’t here when she moved into town, but I know she isn’t from here. Everyone in Amity knows everyone and everything, including if you leave or arrive.
In fact, it’s only a matter of time before someone catches wind of what’s going on between Sutton and me. I’m a little surprised that the rumor mill hasn’t started already, or maybe it has and I just haven’t heard anything yet.
Jameson: Let me know if you need anything.
Sutton: Don’t worry, I will, cowboy.
I shake my head, then I hear my mom’s voice behind me saying my name softly and I put my phone away.
