“Dinner’s ready!” Gunner yells. “Whenever you two are done fucking like bunnies.”
“Ready?”
“As soon as we’re done with the birthday weekend …” I make it clear. I need there to be no secrets with everyone. “I want a secret-free household except for the occasional surprise.”
“They’re different?” Roman teases.
“Entirely.” I go back to the bathroom to wash up. “Surprises are fun for everyone. Secrets always end up hurting people. No lies or the five of us will never work.”
“We will be the best model for a loving group marriage.” He agrees.
I finish getting myself ready, then get dressed. I throw Roman a pair of his sweatpants. He drags them on and loops my arm.
“I love you, Sophie. No matter the insanity. You always make sense.”
It humbles me, reaches deep down in my soul, and makes me feel like I’m doing something right despite all the questions in my head. It’s something I can count on. These men are what I can count on. Consistently loving and warm. They are the only answer I need.
NICK
Sophie seems to be in a better mood the next two or so days. On Thursday, she hums to herself as she comes to my office. I glance up and motion for her to shut the door. As soon as it seals, the windows frost over to protect privacy.
“To what do I owe the pleasure, sweetheart?”
She walks around my desk and sits on my lap, resting her back against me. “I’ve missed you.”
“I’ve been working hard for your father, finding all instances of our policies related to absences,” I admit, but still rub her thighs, happy to take a break.
Our life has been pretty simple since getting back from Hawaii, but work has been slammed. Between looking for new employees and verifying each of them, on top of doing this research to make sure Sophie is covered, I’ve been the one coming home late. I know I’ve missed out on some fun at home, and seeing Sophie cook. I’ve just been holding out to make sure I don’t have to work Saturday.
Sophie kisses along my jaw and pulls my arms around her. I chuckle and mold my lips to hers. How is it possible that she makes every day better? Her tongue teases mine until I’m definitely not thinking about work.
“Nick, it’s already past six.” She breathes.
“Damn,” I murmur. “We’re supposed to have dinner with everyone.”
“It’s okay. That’s scheduled for seven.” She adjusts on me and wiggles on my lap. “I was just hoping to have some alone time with you first. I keep missing you at home.”
“You can have me whenever you want me, sweetheart.” I kiss her neck and cup her breast through the thin wrap dress she has on.
She rolls her hips on me again, slowly spreading lust through my body. She’s so warm and soft, so welcoming. I kiss her again, dragging out every flick of my tongue against hers. Sophie moans and runs her fingers through my hair.
I’ve missed her like this. It’s been more than a week since we’ve had time together, even longer since we’ve been alone. She moans and clutches me tighter, her bottom rubbing against my cock until I’m hard and ready for her.
“I want you, Nick.” She pants.
Before I can tell her how much I crave her, I hear the elevator ding. Sophie makes a frustrated sound as I still her hips and pull the computer back up. “Someone’s coming, Sophie.”
She huffs and stands, straightening her dress as she sits in a chair across from me. She edges her skirt up, giving me an amazing view of her thighs, and of her silky red panties when she parts her legs.
I swallow and try to look away, but can’t quite manage. She strokes up her inner thigh and adjusts her panties, flashing her pussy for half a second. My teeth grind together. “Sophie.”
Someone knocks on the door, then opens it. Miles. He looks from my face to his daughter and sighs. “Go home, Sophie. You’re not being paid for time spent here.”
“But.”
“Shouldn’t you be getting ready for dinner? Gunner’s mentioned it twice today. I need to speak with Nick about professional matters,” He continues. “which means I need him focused.”
Her cheeks flush pink when she glances at me. I feel like I’m half under my desk trying to hide my hard-on. If only I’d dragged her down to her knees instead of encouraging her to sit over there.