Page 59 of Resisting Temptation (Men of Honor 3)
I smile then realize he can’t see me in the dark. “You’re welcome. I’m glad you guys are here with me.”
Closing the door, I head back upstairs, suddenly feeling exhausted. I come to an abrupt stop when I see Cade sitting in the living room. “You’re still here,” I whisper in surprise. Although I don’t know why, I should have known he wouldn’t leave without saying goodbye.
He watches me silently for a moment before he stands and starts making his way over to me. My heart kicks up and my mouth goes dry as my eyes travel down his big, powerful body. Lord, he is seriously sexy.
I can’t decipher his expression and I’m hoping he doesn’t lecture me on my decision, as I’m too tired to argue right now. But thankfully he doesn’t. Instead he reaches up and traces his thumb under my eye, which is probably swollen and puffy after the emotional night we just had. My eyes fall closed from the warmth and peace his touch brings me. “I’ll stay tonight.”
My eyes snap open in surprise. “What?”
His gaze is warm and intent as he stares down at me. “I said I’ll stay tonight. I’ll sleep on the couch in case you guys need anything. That way I’m here tomorrow, for when Cooper comes by early to get our statements.”
“You don’t have to do that,” I say quietly and without much muster, because the truth of the matter is I desperately want him to stay.
“I know I don’t.”
I smile up at him tiredly. “You don’t have to sleep on my couch. You can sleep in my bed with me.” I know that sounds inappropriate but I don’t mean it that way and I know he knows it too.
“Not a good idea, Red.”
I try not to let his quick rejection sting. “Oh. Okay,” I reply lamely. “Well, I’ll go get you a pillow and a blanket then.”
Turning around, I’m just about to walk away when he locks an arm around my body and pulls me back against him. I gasp and my heart kicks into overdrive again, at feeling his erection against my lower back. He leans down, and when his breath whispers by my ear I have to bite my lip to keep from moaning.
“It’s not what you’re thinking. I’m saying no because I can’t trust myself to be in the same bed with you right now. My dick has been fucking aching to be back inside of your warm, tight body since I laid eyes on you again. No, scratch that, it’s been like that for the last two years, but tonight is not the time for that to happen. So I’m going to stay on the couch and try to sleep, even though you are all I will be thinking about. Okay?”
I stay silent, unable to think of a coherent word at the moment while his warm, hard body is wrapped around me, his amazing scent consuming my senses.
“You get me, Red?” I nod, since I’m worried what my voice will sound like if I speak at the moment. “Good.” With a slight flick of the tongue he licks my earlobe before grazing the gentle flesh between his teeth and gives it a slight tug.
Unintentionally, I release a small whimper and push back against his erection. He groans and his arm tightens around me while his other hand grips my hip. “Go get me that pillow and blanket, baby, before I end up losing control right here and fucking us both into oblivion.”
Oh god. I try to move. I really do, but my mind is a fog and my body is not responding to anything but his touch. Letting out another growl, he pushes me away himself, and, instead of looking back, I quickly head up the stairs to grab him a pillow and blanket.
I see him waiting at the bottom of the stairs and decide it’s best to just throw them down to him. When he catches them I can’t help but give him small smile. “Good night, Cade Walker. Sweet dreams. I will be thinking of you.” I giggle at his tight expression then blow him a kiss before heading into my bedroom. I leave my door slightly open, just in case Ruth Jean or Christopher need me.
After I change and crawl into bed, I think about everything that happened tonight with the kids. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous taking them in, but I know with all my heart I’m making the right decision. It’s going to take us all some time to get used to each other and find a good routine, but I know we will. I meant what I said to Christopher, I am happy they’re here with me.
I’m a little worried about what my parents and papa are going to say. Even Katelyn too, for that matter. I know they will be shocked, and probably a little concerned, but I also think they will be supportive. At least I hope so.
And then there’s Cade. I think about what just happened a minute ago, my body still on fire from his touch. There is definitely no denying that our relationship has shifted since my visit to him at the gym, however, I also know that taking in Ruth Jean and Christopher may very well deter him from starting anything with me.
I shake myself of my thoughts when I start feeling a headache come on, and before too long I’m drifting off into a deep slumber.
CHAPTER 16
Cade
An hour later I’m still awake with my dick hard as fuck, while I think about Faith sleeping only a short distance away from me. My mind is a jumbled mess of thoughts and emotions over tonight’s events.
I expected to come back here with her after the bar, and… well, I don’t know what exactly. I’m not sure what she would have been ready for, but I would have done anything she needed. If that meant giving her pleasure, I would have gladly fucking done it. If it meant just holding her while she slept, I would have. Well at least I would have tried.
