“So, why did you really come back?”
“My aunt needed some help with the rent for her apartment, and I was looking to get away from my grandparents.”
“I feel like there’s a story there.”
“Yeah, they wanted me to get married.”
“To whom?” my hands ball into fists on the table.
“A grandson of a friend of theirs. He’s a few years older than me, and he just graduated from law school and just joined his father’s firm. He’s a nice guy and all, but…” I lift my hand up and in a gesture to squash what she’s saying.
“Stop. I don’t want to hear about you dating this fucker.” Is she trying to set me on edge? Can she not see the rage filling my entire being as I sit here, ready to commit murder on this perfect man.
“You sound jealous.” I sure as fuck am, and I’m going to find this asshole and maybe pit him up against Beast or some shit so his career is tarnished. Beast is one of the best lawyers I know.
“Who is he?” I want the pipsqueak’s name.
“None of your business.”
“I assure you that it’s very much my business, my little hellcat.”
“Why?”
“Because whether you know it or not, you belong to me now.”
“Really? Besides, you didn’t let me finish and say I never went out with him. You saw me on the only date I ever had.”
“That’s fucking good because you had your chance to escape Steeleville once. Now you came back. Came back and got yourself in my sights all over again.”
“I did, Sheriff. What are you going to do about it?”
“I’m going to let you finish your dinner because I’m trying to be a gentleman and then I’m going to get to know you.”
“You know, I think I’m done eating.” She sets her fork down and wipes her mouth with her napkin. “I think it’s time for dessert.” She stands up and sits right in my lap.
“Listen, Vanessa. I’m doing my best to give you time, but I’m tempted to break the law here and tie you to my bed, forgetting everything I said to you, so do me a favor and think about what you’re saying and doing.” She gasps, but she doesn’t move. “Woman, I’m going to count to ten.”
She still doesn’t move. “One… two…”
“Maybe… we could… just spend the night together…”
“Sweetheart, when I take that pussy, I don’t want anything between us, and I’m not going to walk away with my kid growing inside you.”
“I’m on birth control.”
“What the fuck do you need that for?” I snarled, gripping her throat, squeezing as I stare into those stunning icy blue eyes that had been imprinted on my brain.
“Duh, to not get pregnant.”
“Whose dick do I have to rip off?”
“No one’s yet.” I let go of her, and then she adds with sass, “But I won’t be a virgin forever. If not you, there are a lot of hot guys in this town.” She turns and shakes her ass toward the door. I’m on her in a heartbeat.
My body pins hers against the door, my chest to her back, bodies completely flush as I growl in her ear. “Fucking hell no, will there be anyone else.”
“Jake,” she moans, rolling her ass back against my hard ridge.
“That’s right, rub that round, tight ass on the only cock you’re going to get.”
“Maybe I don’t want it anymore.”
“Little liar.” I slide my hand down between the door and her body, cupping her sex through her pants and feeling the wet heat.
“I need you.”
“That’s a good girl.” With a quick twirl, I spin her around and make her face me, and bring her arms above her head. “What am I going to do with you?”
“Anything you want.”
“That’s right. No waiting. I’m going to take this pussy and finally make it mine.”
“I’ve been waiting for over almost three years for you, Sheriff.” Fuck, and that’s why I’m so fucking glad she moved away.
I scoop her up in my arms and carry her to my bedroom because I want to wreck her body in comfort at least. Grabbing the heel of her shoes, I tug them off, losing her socks next. She has a sexy pink polish on her newly manicured toes, and I want to slow this down like she deserves, but I can’t.
I pull off her top and let it fall to the floor. Next I drag down her leggings, sending them to the ground. She lays on the bed in front of me in just her panties and bra, looking like a delicious meal ready to be eaten up. The bright light of the setting sun beams along her pale skin, making it shine like a beacon for me. I have to bite down the urge to maul her as lust pools in my veins with every inch of her body that’s revealed to me.