Page 50 of A Lesson in Obedience
“You can’t control my sleep schedule,sir.” The last word came out in a moan when he released my ass from his grip and started roughly rubbing his fingers between my legs.
I closed my eyes when his fingertips hit my clit again and again. His mouth was at my ear when he said, “Maybe not, but you would like me to control you in other ways, wouldn’t you?”
I knew I was soaking wet and he could feel it through my boyshort panties. It was that same heat, that same need and all because I’d wanted to kiss him for simply choosing to be a decentperson. I reached down and ran my palm along his cock. It was pressed up against his pants, straining to be released.
He quickly gripped my wrist and put it above my head. He did the same with the other one, staring at me as if he was trying to collect himself.
I felt uneasy on my feet when I placed my leg back on the ground and Asher eventually stepped away from me. I could have choked from the heavy breathing I was trying to get under control. Asher placed his hands against his face and gripped his glasses, taking them off and cleaning them with the bottom of his shirt. His chest rose and fell rapidly like mine, but his demeanor was one of a stoic nature now. Gone was the man who could have very easily picked me up into his arms and fucked me against the door.
“What’s wrong?” I asked, the words came out a little rushed and very fucking confused. I could see the outline of his erection even from the small light throughout the room.
He huffed, nodding towards the bed. “Go to bed, Riley. I need to get some sleep. We both do.” He moved closer to me, but just so he could get to the doorknob.
I let him turn the knob as if he could escape this without another word from me. I stepped away from the door, hugging my body. “You could have said you didn’t want to kiss me. You could have stopped me, but you didn’t. I assume we are chalking this up to your weak resistance,” I said the words sharply, so that he would feel them through that ice wall exterior that he had reconstructed.
His shoulders dropped a little when he was halfway out the door. He turned his head a tiny bit, giving me a sliver of his attention. His green eyes scanned down my body and I heard a small whine come from the doorknob. He had to be holding it with all his strength so that it would leave an imprint in his palm. A surprisingly shaky breath escaped him. “Yes.”
The door shut with a soft click. The arousal and tension I felt wasn’t so palpable anymore. I could breathe easily, but I was quickly trying to figure out why I didn’t enjoy that so much. My eyes foundBeau, who was no longer peacefully snoozing, but he was looking at me. His head was tilted as if he was sizing me up.
I’m really not interested in what you think.I thought to him. I wasn’t embarrassed in the slightest that he was right there. He’d witness some pretty heavy make out sessions between me and River, so he should be used to these things by now.
He huffed, his mouth opening so his tongue could stick out.I like him.
I rolled my eyes, speaking out loud. “You are aware that’s Asher and not River, right?”
Beau yawned and tilted his head again.I have two eyes, Mom.
“You just seem a little confused, buddy.”
He got up and circled the end of the bed a few times, before he laid back down in the same spot.He likes my Mom. He wants to protect you. He’s just a little grumpy, like Jax.
I opened my mouth and then closed it. I padded over to the end of the bed, petting the top of my familiar’s head. His eyes drooped a little, like he was falling back asleep. I leaned down to kiss his snout. “He doesn’t like me. He tolerates me and might be a little attracted, but that’s something I’ll explain when you’re older.” I let out a small laugh and he sighed.
He wants to protect you.Beau mentally repeated.They all do.
I absentmindedly started to stroke his body, feeling his soft hair under my fingers. Beau started snoring as I remained awake.
They all do.
And by all, I knew he was including Grayson. One minute Beau could be bearing his teeth and growling at you and the next he was claiming you as one of his owner’s protectors. I kissed his snout again, pressing my nose to his damp one.
I truly hoped I was worth protecting.
18
Riley
Ibent down to scratch Beau under his chin, his tail swaying against the floor while he sat down near the front door. He tilted his big head to the side, panting when I hit just the right spot.
I’ll be back before you know it.I mentally said to him. I would have been happy just snuggled up with him in bed, but that wasn’t an option anymore.
Auntie Jade will take care of me.He did a small hop and licked my face.
Right on cue, a knock came at the door. River moved past me and opened it, letting Jade inside. She practically knocked me over to get to Beau. “Before you say anything, no, you are not burdening me or Mateo with anything that is happening. They are happy to play big bad wolf and keep an eye on you, while I am more than happy to play dog sitter.” She smushed Beau’s face and his tongue slipped out the side of his mouth. She started to speak in a baby tone. “Isn’t that right?Sabes que eres la cosa m?slinda del mundo?”
“I’m sure you could be working at the bar or something. Asher would have an aneurysm if someone wasn't around to keep an eye on him.” I rolled my eyes, knowing full well that Beau was probably the best trained dog ever. River didn’t think an argument with his brother was necessary for something like this, so I’d texted Corrin to ask Jade if she was free to watch him for us. The wolf shifter was more than eager to offer up her services.
Ten minutes ago, Asher had jogged down the stairs, muttering something about prepping for his classes so we needed to hurry up, and didn’t bother even looking at me before he rushed out the door to wait for us in his car. River had mumbled something about not taking it personally, which I didn’t—well, I didn’t think I did. The guy gave me a replica of my necklace, pulled me out of a nightmare and kissed me like he was the world’s most desperate man, yet he pushed me away constantly and pretended like none of the previous things had any merit.
