“You’ll live with me. I have an apartment at the moment because I haven’t found a house I like yet. You’ll be able to help with that.”
“I’ll need a job.”
“I’ll figure that out. I have a construction business with several men, and I can’t have you there because it’s too dangerous. I have an idea, but I’ll have to talk to a few people.”
“I can work anywhere. I work hard, too.”
He ran his thumb over her cheek. “I know you are. It’s just I don’t want you working without me knowing the people. I also want people around you who can look after you when I’mworking.”
“Is this one of those times I just let you decide things for me?”
“Yes, baby, it is. When it comes to your safety, you’ll follow everything I tell you to do.”
“Oh, okay.”
“Now, I’m going to kiss you,” he said and cupped her face in his hands.
“Okay.”
He watched her tilt her head up and close her eyes. “You’re so fucking sweet.”
Her eyes fluttered open.
His head bent, and the first touch of their lips together made them groan. It was like coming home for him. A minute didn’t pass by before they were both tight against each other, and he was ravishing her mouth. He guessed she was unconsciously rubbing her cunt against the ridge his cock made in his pants, driving him slowly insane.
Nate twisted his head to pull open her lips. His tongue immediately dove into hers, needing to taste her.
He could tell she was mostly innocent from the things she shied from at first but then gave herself over to him. Fuck. If he didn’t get her off his lap soon, he was going to lay her on the table, tear off her panties, and suck every bit of sweet cream from her body.
“Let’s get you fed.”
Her mouth was open, and her breathing was choppy as she stared at him. He could tell she didn’t understand, which strengthened his emotions.
“We have to stop, baby. It’s getting out of hand, and I won’t take that step with you until we get home and we’re in our bed. You’ve had a rough day, and I want to get you settled for the night.”
“All right.”
He lifted her off his lap, straightened her skirt, and waited for her to be steady before releasing his grip on her hips. After he stood, he adjusted his aching cock before warming their plates.
Nate asked her questions as they sat at the table and ate. He could tell she was at her limit of energy because her eyes kept drooping.
“Let’s get you in the shower and then bed.”
He steadied her down the hallway, into the bathroom, and started the shower. “Put your hair up, baby.”
Tessa did what he asked and then waited.
He stood in front of her and started to unbutton her blouse. She grabbed at the front.
“What are you doing?”
“I’m undressing you.”
“But I can do that.”
“I know, but it’s my job to take care of you.”
“But you’ll see me naked,” she whispered.