“What?” He turned and gave Country an innocent smile. “I was just asking the pretty lady if she’d be at the party tonight.”
“I know exactly what you were doing, and I’m telling ya it’s time to move on,” Grayson barked.
Locke threw his hands up in surrender as he stepped back and said, “Okay, brother. Point taken.”
Without another word, Locke turned and disappeared down the hall. Once he was gone, I stepped over to Grayson and asked, “What was that all about?”
“You know exactly what it was about.”
“He was just being nice.”
“He was trying to get in your fucking pants.”
“I doubt that, but even if he was, there’s only one Sinner that’s gettin’ in these pants.”
Grayson cocked his eyebrow. “Is that an invitation?”
“Absolutely.” I smiled as I slipped my arms around his waist. “But it’ll have to wait until later ’cause we’ve got some celebrating to do.”
“Oh yeah?”
“Mm-hmm. My meeting with Viper went even better than I expected.”
“That’s what I’m talking about.” He leaned down and gave me a kiss. “I knew you had nothing to worry about.”
“Well, I wasn’t so sure, but I really think this could be a great deal for all of us.”
“I’m sure it will be.” He slipped his arm around my back, inching me closer as he teased. “Now, what about that invitation?”
“I’m ready when you are.” The words had barely left my mouth when I was lifted into the air and tossed over Grayson’s shoulder. “Grayson! I thought we were going to wait until later!”
Ignoring me, he continued down the hall, then suddenly stopped and opened a door, revealing a small bedroom that reminded me of a hotel room. I didn’t have time to notice much more before Grayson lowered me to my feet and pinned me against the wall. He didn’t speak but simply planted his lips on mine and began devouring my mouth with a kiss that made my knees tremble. He dropped his hands to the button of my jeans and quickly lowered the zipper. Seconds later, his hand was between my legs, and he was raking his fingers across my center. “I’m glad you’re ready for me, baby, because we don’t have time for all the bells and whistles. We gotta be quick. The guys will be waiting for us.”
“I’m good with quick.”
I kicked off my boots and made fast work of my jeans and panties. When I turned back to Grayson, he was standing in front of me with his jeans lowered to his hips and rolling on a condom. I barely had time to blink before he picked me up and again had my back pinned against the wall as I wrapped my legs around him. He slammed into me with one hard thrust, filling me entirely. I clung to him as he continued in an urgent pace. It wasn’t long before I felt that familiar churn in my abdomen. My orgasm was coming hard and fast just like Grayson’s rhythm. I cried out as my release crashed over me, and Grayson soon followed as we continued to cling to one another.
After a minute or so, I looked up at him and smiled. “That might’ve been quick, but I’m pretty sure I heard some bells and a whistle.”
“Well, if you thought you heard them now, just wait until later tonight.”
Nine
Country
I never thought a woman would be able to wrap me around her finger, but Kiersten had done it. And she’d done it without even trying. Hell, I couldn’t take my eyes off her as she sat at one of the back tables talking with Parker and the other ol’ ladies. They were all laughing and carrying on as they tossed back a few beers, and I was pleased to see that she fit right in. I knew she would. Kiersten had this undeniable charm that drew everyone in and had them coming back for more. I watched as she glanced over her shoulder, searching for me in the crowd. As soon as our eyes met, a warm smile crossed her face, and it got me right in the gut.
“Damn, boy. You got it bad.”
“What are you talking about?
“You know damn well what I’m talking about.” Rafe motioned his head towards Kiersten as he said, “I’ve known you a long damn time, and never once have I seen you look at a chick the way you were looking at her.”
“I was just making sure she was all right. You know how vicious the ol’ ladies can be.”
“Yeah, they’re a regular pack of wolves.” Rafe took a pull from his beer. “I don’t think you have anything to worry about. She seems to be holding her own.”
I glanced back over at Kiersten, and I couldn’t help but smile when I caught her laughing at something one of the girls had said. “Yeah, she does.”