But I’m fucking addicted. That kiss was a fucking accident. I hadn’t meant for it to happen. It was late at the precinct one night and she’d come looking for Kol. He was gone and the squad room was empty.
She had a shitty date with a guy who made her feel like crap and was just looking for someone to vent to. She got me.
I barely let her get three words out before my jealousy consumed me and I slammed my lips over hers. Devouring all her frustrations and replacing them with lust. All I think about now is that damn kiss.
Every waking moment all I see is the amazement in her gaze when we were interrupted and pulled apart. I can feel the way her heart beat in her chest. Pounding in unison against mine.
For six months Ember has been all I think about when I’m not consumed with a case. She’s a drug and I need more.
Except we can’t have more.
So why the fuck are you here, Brennan? Good damn question.
Slamming the door to my truck shut, I storm up her sidewalk and pound on her door. Too impatient for her to answer, I turn the knob and growl when I find it unlocked. Bursting through, I see her startle on the stairs as I enter and slam it closed behind me, engaging the lock.
“Noah, what are you doing here?” She doesn’t move as I kick off my shoes and drop my sweater on the ground.
“I asked you a fucking question Em and you didn’t answer me.” What the fuck am I doing? “I want one.” I demand from her as I prowl towards her and up the few stairs, pushing her into the wall. Standing taller than her short frame and trapping her between my body and the drywall.
“I…you’re confusing me Noah.” She whispers, but her eyes light up. She’s turned on by my dominance.
“Did you want it to be more?” I growl, feeling my cock harden as she squirms against me. She halts all movement when she feels it digging into her hip, her eyes widen with shock before slowly burning up with desire.
Gradually licking across her lips, she sucks the bottom one into her mouth and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to take it in mine. Show her how to do it right.
“Yes.” She finally breathes and that’s all the answer I need. I’m tired of denying myself, denying her is even harder.
r /> “Good.” I groan. Turning her body, I grip her hips and guide her up the stairs while burying my face in her neck. Nipping and kissing along her flesh, tasting her is quickly becoming my new favorite thing.
“Noah.” She sighs my name and all I can picture is her buried beneath me as she does it again and again.
“I’m gonna own you tonight, Em. Every inch of this delectable little body is going to be mine and there isn’t a fucking thing you can do to stop it.” What I don’t say is, I’m not sure she’ll want me come the harsh light of day.
2
Ember
My body is on fire in the most delicious way. Noah’s fingers light me up like a candle and I don’t want it to stop. Not ever. I want him for the rest of my life and even if he’s unsure now, I know eventually he’ll get on board.
In the meantime, I plan to enjoy every delightfully dirty thing he’s promising to do to me tonight.
We stumble our way into my room, and he slams the door again, hands still on my hips, as we fall onto the bed. Even though he could have squished me, Noah doesn’t, he braces his arms on either side me. Brushing my hair to the side, he begins kissing along my shoulder, pushing the strap of my shirt to the side as he does.
“You taste like berries. How the fuck is that even possible?” He groans as his fingers roam my flesh. I can feel his hard length digging against my ass cheek, through our clothes, as he nips at me and I fight like hell to simply enjoy the moment.
Teasing my fingers along his thighs, I feel his muscles ripple and shiver. “It’s my lotion.” I answer him.
The pressure of his weight eases and as I turn to peer up at him, I see he’s staring down at me with passion in his gaze. Wicked intent is written across his features for the world to see.
“Just tonight, Em, it can’t go past tonight.” His words cramp my heart. I want to say no, it’s forever, but I can see the torment in his gaze the longer it takes me to answer and I know I’ll say anything to have this with him.
“Tonight.” I agree. Remaining hopeful for more.
His hands move upward, catching my top with them and he pulls it up and over my head. As it lands on the ground, I hold my breath, waiting for his next move.
Bending forward, Noah places light kisses along my spine. Being sure to grace each vertebra with his soft touch. My eyes close as I savor the moment. Needing to have every trace of Noah ingrained in my memory for the future.
Every silky touch, each soft kiss, every loving word, I hold them all in my heart to be brought out when I’m feeling lonely again.