Page 32 of Faith
Zeke’s gaze snapped to hers, and his cock swelled with her admission. “What?”
She swallowed. “Not the whole time. At first, I was, but not the whole time. Not at the end.”
Her admission hung in the air between them. Zeke didn’t know what to do with it. If he acted on it, Montgomery would hate him forever. Nina was barely home. She’d been through hell. She needed therapy and time and to find normal.
“But that wasn’t how it was for you.” She nodded and took a step back. “So I guess that makes me the one who took advantage of you.”
“Nina.”
“It’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other, Zeke. I… God, I had such a crush on you when I was a teenager. I always wished you would notice me. There were times I would pretend I was having sex with you. That you were the one there for me. That you saw me and realized you loved me and couldn’t resist me.” She exhaled a long breath. “I was foolish, and it was dumb, and so was thinking you wanted me.”
“Jesus, Nina, you’re an idiot if you think I don’t want you.”
“You sure have a funny way of showing it.”
“I shouldn’t want you. Twelve years ago, you were too young. And now you’re…”
“Damaged goods.”
“No,” he breathed. He took a step toward her, cupping her jaw and spearing his other hand into her hair. He tilted her head back until she met his gaze. “You’re so strong. And you’re so brave. And I’m so not worthy of you.”
“You save people. You saved me. How could you ever think you’re not worthy of anything?”
Zeke exhaled and leaned his forehead against hers. He closed his eyes and breathed her in, letting himself toy with the idea of her being his. It was the only thing he’d ever wanted. He never dared think it could be true, but his entire body ached with the hope it could be.
“Nina,” he whispered.
“Zeke,” she replied.
He tilted his head and brought his lips closer to hers. Her breath fanned over his cheeks. Her fingers curled against his chest. The moment hung between them, time standing still as he waited for her to choose.
She lifted onto her toes, reaching for him and bringing her lips into contact with his. Her hands went around his waist, pulling her body into contact with his from chest to hips.
She let out a sigh full of desire and peace, and he answered with a growl, licking her lips and requesting access.
She opened for him and moaned when he thrust his tongue into her mouth.
“Zeke! Nina! You here?” Montgomery’s voice came from downstairs.
Zeke pulled back but didn’t let go of Nina. He exhaled slowly, staring into her eyes. “Your brother’s timing sucks.”
Nina giggled. “Yes, it does.”
“You guys up?” Montgomery called, his footsteps on the stairs.
“You go see him. I need a minute,” Zeke said, pushing her toward the door.
“Why me? He’s your best friend.”
Zeke gestured to the erection pressing against his shorts. The very obvious erection that Montgomery definitely would not miss.
“Oh,” Nina said, her gaze locked on it.
His dick twitched. “Go. Now.” Zeke laughed and pushed her closer to the door. “I’m going to take a shower.”
“Tease,” she whispered.
Zeke chuckled and closed himself in the bathroom. He listened at the door for her and Montgomery to leave, a smile on his face.
