“Sydney,” I growl, testing out her name on my lips. She looks up at me with her big, innocent eyes. She’s so young, so beautiful without even knowing yet. I bet hundreds of men have been chasing her down. But now that she’s mine, any man who even looks at her again will have me to answer to.
“Austin,” she breathes, her cheeks rosy. “I haven’t seen you in so long.”
“Too long,” I growl. Her breath catches in her throat. She can definitely sense the change in me. I know I must be coming off as intense, but I can’t help it. She’s ignited this in me. Only she can satiate the flames burning inside me. They’re burning for her.
“What are you doing here?” she asks, her voice soft. It’s alluring to me, more than I expected. It makes me want her even more, but I hold back, telling myself to answer her question.
“I’m flying out to New York for business,” I growl. “I’ll be living there for the next six months. Why are you here? You’re a long way from home.”
“I’ve got a flight to catch tomorrow too...I’m flying to Pittsburgh for college. I start next week.”
“College, huh? What are you planning to study?”
Her face falls a little and she shrugs. “Well, I haven’t got it entirely figured out yet. I’ve signed up for classes...but I don’t know if they’re right for me.”
I frown. I’ve never seen someone look so unenthused about going to college. I know all my buddies went for the booze, the parties, and the sex. Me? I didn’t have any interest in sex back then. But now, looking at Sydney, it’s the one thing on my mind. Stripping her bare and taking her body in every angle possible. The thought makes me so horny that I almost grab hold of her, but I hold myself back.
“And your father? He didn’t accompany you?”
“No,” she whispers. “I came here alone.”
My cock twinges in my pants. It’s the best thing she could’ve possibly said. Does she have any idea what she’s doing to me? Now that I know he’s not here to get in the way, it’s impossible not to let my imagination run wild.
“Well…anything you need tonight, I’m here. I’ll make sure you make it to your plane tomorrow.” The thought of her going to college and us parting ways isn’t a thought I want to consider. I know our paths weren’t meant to cross, really. Her father would try and kill me if he knew what I plan to do with his daughter tonight. But I have to explore this avenue with her. I can’t leave this hotel wondering how things might’ve been. I have to take this chance.
I’m going to make her mine tonight.
Chapter Two
Sydney
I was so lost in talking to Austin that I didn’t even notice that I was edging toward the front of the line. I’m snapped out of my daze when the man at the desk calls over for me to move forward. In a daze, I reach for my bag, but Austin picks it up for me effortlessly.
“Let me help you,” he says in a husky voice. I blush without even knowing why. He just has such an effect on me. Since he walked over, all I’ve been able to do is stare at his strong body. Now, as we approach the front desk together, I fantasize about the idea that we’re checking into a room together. Just the thought of it turns my cheeks scarlet.
“Good afternoon, ma’am,” the man at the desk greets me. I notice his eyes doing a sweep of my body and I avert my gaze. I’m used to men looking at me like this, but it always makes me uncomfortable. They take one look at my curvy body and they think they have the right to roam it freely. I glance at Austin and I see the fury in his eyes. I’m not the only person who noticed the man’s behavior.
“Hello,” I say quietly. “My name is Sydney Jones. I should have a room booked under my name…”
“Allow me to sort that out for you,” the man says with a sickening smile. I look back at Austin and see his fists are clenched at his side, his jaw set. He seems desperate to break the communication between me and this man, but he definitely doesn’t want to cause a scene. Still, I feel better having him stand so close to me, his shadow over me like a protective blanket.
“Yes, I have your room right here. I’ll get your keys.” The man disappears for a moment to fetch the keys and Austin moves his mouth close to my ear, his breath tickling my neck.
“I won’t let anyone touch you,” he growls. I almost gasp at the ferocity in his voice, but it also sends a tingle down my spine. I feel my entire body react to him. My breathing is ragged. My heart is racing. My pussy is wet with desire. What is this man doing to me?