Page 55 of Unpredictable
“Yes?”
She swallowed, her eyes taking everything in. My chest puffed with pride, knowing she liked what she saw. “You’re stunning.”
I grinned, pleased by her compliment. “I could say the same.”
I fisted my cock, ready to plunge inside her, when it hit me. “Shit. I don’t have a condom.”
We stilled at the realization. Fuck. How could I have been so unprepared?
“I’m clean, and I have an IUD. More than anything, though, I trust you.” Her eyes were filled with sincerity and desire.
I swallowed hard. The idea of being with her, with no barriers, was so incredibly tempting. “So am I, but are you sure?”
“I’ve been stuck in the past for far too long. And while I don’t know what will happen in the future, I know that I want to move forward—with you.”
I kissed away her confession and my fears, gobbling up her words as if they’d protect us. Protect my heart.
“Thank fuck.” I gathered her to me, my cock brushing against her, seeking entrance. “You don’t need to consult a spreadsheet first?” I teased, kissing my way down her neck, teasing her nipples with my breath, then my tongue.
“I think…” Her breath hitched, chest rising as she attempted to push her nipple into my mouth. “I think I have all the data I need.”
I grinned to myself, determined to leave no doubt in her mind. My lips closed around her, sucking, biting, and flicking the rosy bud with my tongue.
“I’m glad to hear it.” I rolled so she was on top, the sound of her throaty laugh going straight to my cock. I brushed her hair away from her face, drowning in her eyes.
She lowered herself onto me, and it took everything in me not to come right then. Her scent, her breasts bouncing—it was… I swallowed.Holy fuck.And her pussy. It had been so long since I’d had sex without a condom. And Juliana was warm and wet, drawing me in deep with every pulse.
She placed her hands on my cheeks, leaning down to kiss me. “Harrison.”
“Yes,” I sighed. Every time she said my name, it felt like a victory. It felt like she was finally letting her walls down, letting me in. She couldn’t guarantee she was over Ryan, but it was enough for now that she was trying.
I was frantic with need for her, touching, kissing her everywhere I could reach. I shifted, sitting with my back against the headboard so our chests brushed against each other. My need for this woman was overpowering. I’d never clicked with anyone like this, never had this deep and intense connection. With every thrust, every kiss, I came closer to release. And I sensed she was close too if the way she clutched the headboard was any indication.
“Let go,” I whispered into her ear, repeating my words from our first night together.
Her smile had me grinning in return. And she pressed her lips to mine at the same moment she found her release. Her walls clenched around me as she cried out, and I quickened my pace, a shiver racing through my entire body.
“Yes,” I hissed, exploding inside her a moment later.
Finally, spent, she slumped against me. “Wow.”
“Yeah.” My heart was still racing and not just from the sex.
I was falling for her.
I’d told myself to take things slow, to give her time. I couldn’t change the past. But I could help her focus on the future—on a future with me.
Chapter Seventeen
Itugged on my hair, my eyes darting around the closet. Clothing was piled up around me like a fortress, but I felt more like a damsel in distress than the queen of the castle. After returning from my weekend in Ojai with Harrison, I was more determined than ever to move forward with selling my house. I’d slowly been cleaning it out, preparing it to list. But I finally felt ready to tackle Ryan’s side of the closet.
Because of Harrison. He gave me the courage to take that next step, to prove to him—and more importantly, to myself—that I was ready to embrace our relationship. Even if we were keeping it a secret from Olivia for the time being.
“Hello?” Alexis called. “Anyone home?”
Was it already four? A quick glance at my phone confirmed that it was, indeed, four. Where had the day gone?
“Up here,” I said, pushing off my knees to stand.
