“It’s a beautiful night, isn’t it?”
When Kaitlyn turned to look at him, it felt as if his heart stopped. What the hell?
“Yes. I love the summer nights here.” Moving toward him, she waved her hand. “I better nuke the potatoes.” Kaitlyn stopped in front of him, but she didn’t look up at him. Riley tipped her face up with his finger.
“Please don’t be afraid of me. I’d never do anything you didn’t want me to, Katie.”
Kaitlyn snorted. “That might be the problem.”
Riley groaned. “God, woman, don’t say things like that.” He touched her cheek. “Your skin is amazing.”
“I need to make—”
Jerking her to him, he put his lips to hers. When she moaned into his mouth, he picked her up and moved to carry her inside.
“The steaks…” she whispered against his lips.
Striding over to the grill, he turned it off, still holding her. He entered the apartment and halted. “Bedroom?”
Kaitlyn pointed down a hallway. Riley carried her to the room she pointed out and pushed the door shut behind them. Placing her on the bed, he followed her down, his lips never leaving hers. Kaitlyn’s fingers sifted through his hair. He moved his hand to her breast, and then to the buttons of her blouse. Knowing he needed to pace himself when all he wanted to do was rip the blouse off her, he lifted his mouth from hers, and stared down at her. A growl tore from his throat when he saw the black lace demi-cup bra. Her breasts were barely contained. Slowly moving his hand to the front clasp, he unhooked it. Her breasts fell free making him swallow hard.
“I’ve never seen anything more beautiful in my life,” he whispered against her lips before he kissed her. His lips moved across her cheek over to her ear. When he took the lobe between his teeth, he felt her shiver. His mouth moved down along her neck to her shoulder and then to her breast. Riley ran his tongue across her nipple, lapping at it while Kaitlyn’s fingers pulled at his hair.
“What do you want, sweetheart?”
“Riley, please…” She groaned, her lips parted on the sound.
“Please, what?”
Kaitlyn tugged at his hair making him chuckle right before he took her nipple into his mouth. She groaned and arched into him when Riley moved his mouth to the other one and gave it equal attention until he sat up and pulled his T-shirt off over his head. Kaitlyn’s hands went to his chest, and then down to his belt buckle. She unbuckled it, unsnapped his jeans, and lowered the zipper slowly. His hard cock ached for her touch. Riley moaned when she slipped her hand inside his jeans and wrapped her fingers around him.
“Commando, Riley?” Kaitlyn smiled up at him.
“I hate underwear,” he growled.
“Why am I not surprised?” Kaitlyn pushed his jeans down and gasped when she saw him.
Pulling away from her, he removed his boots and jeans, and then came back to her. He unsnapped her jeans and pulled them off so she lay in front of him with nothing on but a pair of black lace bikini panties. Riley’s gaze roamed over her amazing body then came back to her eyes.
“You take my breath away, Kaitlyn,” he whispered. His hand moved down over her flat stomach, into her panties, to the dark curls at the juncture of her thighs where he slipped his finger between her folds. Groaning, he reveled in how wet she was and slowly inched two fingers into her.
“God, Kaitlyn. You’re so wet, sweetheart,” Riley whispered against her stomach. “I want to bury my cock deep inside you and feel you clench around me when you come.”
“I want you, Riley. I…”
Raising his head, he looked at her. “You…what?”
Moving her head back and forth on the pillow, she closed her eyes. Knowing what she needed, Riley lowered his head to her stomach again. Pulling off her panties, he tossed them across the room. Swirling his tongue around her navel then down through her curls, where he flicked his tongue against her clitoris, he made her arch up to meet his mouth. Riley moved his mouth over her and sucked her flesh, making Kaitlyn fist her hands in his hair pulling him closer. Desperately wanting to move up her body, and thrust hard and deep into her hot wet heat, Riley also wanted to stay right where he was and enjoy her. She was so wet for him and he was so hard for her. Nearly losing his control when he heard her breathing grow suddenly shallower and harsh, he felt her fingers digging into his scalp as she bent her knees before she cried out as she came. Riley moved up over her body, kissing and licking as he went until he got to her breasts, and then lingered there.
“Riley…please…kiss me,” Kaitlyn begged him, her hands tugging at his shoulders.
Grinning against her breast, he raised his head and gazed at her. He pressed his lips to hers then handed her a condom. Kaitlyn tore it open with her teeth and he’d gladly admit it was one of the sexiest things, he’d ever seen. When she grabbed his cock and rolled the condom down over it, Riley had to grit his teeth to keep control. Settling between her legs, he inched into her slowly. Their eyes locked when he was in as far as he could go, and they both groaned. Riley felt her breath against his lips as he lowered them to hers and moved his hips against her. When her legs wrapped around him, he almost lost it. She moved her hips with his. A rhythm was set as they moved together but Riley couldn’t keep his mouth from hers. Those lips would drive him insane so much so, he knew he wasn’t going to last.
“Katie…Kaitlyn, sweetheart, you with me?” Riley whispered roughly against her ear.
“Yes.” Her breath rushed out.
Picking up the pace, he put his hand under her hips, and pulled her tighter against him. He could feel her inner muscles clench just before she groaned his name when she came. Riley wasn’t far behind her. Taking her mouth roughly, he growled into it as he came. Then he buried his face in her neck. They were both panting. Kaitlyn lowered her legs to his sides but kept her arms around him.
Riley chuckled against her shoulder. “Sam’s going to kill me.”
Kaitlyn burst out laughing. “Probably.”
Lifting his head, Riley grinned at her. “You’re supposed to lie and say, ‘no, he won’t.’”
“How is he going to find out? I sure won’t tell him,” Kaitlyn told him.
Riley laughed. “Our secret is safe then. I’m certainly not saying anything to him. I value my life too much.”
Kaitlyn laughed. “Me, too.” Suddenly, her stomach growled. “I think we should see if we can save those steaks.”
Nodding, Riley kissed her, and moved off her. Rolling to his back, he ran his hand down her stomach before she moved to get up. “You don’t look like you’ve had a baby.”
Sitting up, she smiled at him. “I had to work it off.” Then she pulled his T-shirt over her head.
“What am I supposed to wear if you’re wearing my shirt?”
“Nothing. I like it better that way.” Kaitlyn left the bedroom with a sassy wiggle of her hips.
Grinning, Riley watched her walk out the door. Climbing from the bed, he moved to the bathroom to dispose of the condom, and then pulled his jeans on, zipping them but not fastening them. Taking a deep breath, he headed into the kitchen. Riley leaned against the doorjamb and folded his arms watching her. She was breathtakingly beautiful and he couldn’t believe how much he wanted her again. He couldn’t remember when he’d ever had better sex.
Kaitlyn turned and smiled at him making his groin tighten. Fuck! He couldn’t…he shouldn’t get involved with her. Too late…you’re already involved, jackass.
“Can I help?” Riley asked, suddenly feeling awkward and out of place.
“Nope. I got it. They won’t be long.” She grinned over her shoulder at him again.
“You have no idea how beautiful you are.”
“Stop.” She laughed.
“Just telling it like it is, darlin’.” Riley smiled even as he groaned internally. He knew he was in trouble here, and he knew it was going to be very hard to walk away but he was going to walk away. He ha
d to. His eyes took her in, everything, as if to memorize every bit of her. There was no question about it. Riley would walk away, and she’d end up hating him.
Chapter Five
Kaitlyn bustled around the kitchen as she fixed the potatoes while Riley had gone out to check on the steaks. She took a deep breath and exhaled trying to calm her still quaking body. Sex with Kevin had never been that earthshattering whereas sex with Riley was the best she’d ever had. True, Riley was only the second man she’d ever been with, but the heat he brought to the bed was enough to set it on fire. Kaitlyn knew she was in trouble. She was so close to falling in love with him. Riley was the man she’d wanted her entire life. But she also knew this would never last, and she couldn’t afford another mistake. Marrying Kevin should’ve never happened, it was a huge life error but one truly good thing that came out of the marriage—Sadie.
Kaitlyn sighed and her thoughts went to Sadie. She needed to check on her daughter. Her eyes went to Riley when he came in the door and just like that, she forgot to breathe. Damn, the man was so hot. His whiskey-colored eyes were so beautiful. Halting in mid-stride, he seemed to know what she was thinking, and he stared at her. Oh yeah, he was a huge mistake in the making.
“Don’t look at me like that or we’ll never get to those steaks,” he said in low tone that sent shivers down her spine.
“I need to check on Sadie. I’ll be right back.” She practically ran from the room.
Thank goodness, Sadie was sleeping soundly and as usual, she was on her stomach with her little butt sticking up. Kaitlyn smiled down at her then flinched when Riley spoke quietly from behind her. “Is she all right?”
Her fingers itched to touch him so Kaitlyn wrapped her hands around the crib rail to keep from reaching for him. Only she hadn’t realized how tightly she was gripping it until Riley put his hand over hers.
“It’s all right, Kaitlyn.” Riley tugged at her so that she followed him into the hall. She closed the door to Sadie’s room while he moved his hand under her hair to wrap around her nape. He kissed her temple. “After we eat, I need to go. I’m starting on the ranch first thing in the morning.”
Kaitlyn turned to face him. “I was hoping you’d stay all night.”
“I’d love to, but I have to go pick up the backhoe and I have to drive out to Barton’s farm to do that. I’m closer if I stay at the cabin.”
A feeling of disappointment wrapped around her chest, but Kaitlyn nodded. “I understand.” Moving away from him, he stopped her when he wrapped his fingers around her wrist.
“I told you I’d never lie to you and I’m not now. I’d love to wake up with you in my arms and those gorgeous blue eyes be the first thing I see, but…” He hesitated and a breath caught in her throat. “Aww, the hell with it…I’ll just have to get up earlier.” Riley whispered against her lips before taking them in a deep kiss. Picking her up, he carried her to the living room, and sat down on the couch.
Kaitlyn righted herself, sat up, and then straddled him. Reaching down between them, she unzipped his jeans. Lifting his hips, he helped by pushing them down while she reached for his wallet, and handed it to him. Riley removed a condom and handed it to her. Groaning deep in his throat when she ripped it open with her teeth, she raised a questioning eyebrow at him.
“That’s the sexiest thing I’ve ever seen,” he said, as he buried his face in her neck.
Kaitlyn laughed softly. “I’ll make sure to do it every time then.”
Rolling the condom down over his hard cock, she delighted in knowing her touch could make him groan again. Standing, she quickly removed her panties then lifted herself up and slowly inched down over him. She watched as he leaned his head back, closed his eyes, and clenched his jaw. Once fully impaled, she lifted herself up and down over him. His hips arched up into her. He reached for the bottom of his T-shirt she was wearing and pulled it off over her head. Leaning forward, he took a nipple into his mouth and suckled. Kaitlyn groaned while her hands clutched the back of the couch on each side of his head. Her head fell back as she rocked her hips, moved up along his length, and then back down. Each time she took him deep inside, he groaned. His hands gripped her hips to get her to move faster, but she just laughed.
“I’m running this show, Madison.”
“You’re killing me, darlin’. Move faster,” Riley moaned.
Giving a wicked laugh, she shook her head then squealed when he stood, turning her to face the couch with her on her knees then he moved in behind her and inched into her. Kaitlyn moved back against him, meeting him thrust for thrust. She started fighting for air as she felt a wave of orgasm rushing over her. Crying out, she came hard, and then she heard Riley growl low in his throat as he slammed into her a few more times from behind. He throbbed inside of her then he dropped to his knees while Kaitlyn collapsed onto the couch.
Meanwhile, the steaks had burned to a crisp on the grill.
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Riley’s alarm on his phone went off before dawn. Yawning, he ran his hands down his face. Glancing over to Kaitlyn, he bit back a groan. She was asleep facing him. Those gorgeous lips slightly parted and her thick eyelashes casting shadows on her cheeks. Leaning in close, he gently kissed her lips then watched as her eyes fluttered open.
“Good morning, sweetheart.” Riley kissed her forehead. She smiled up at him and stretched, and his dick stretched with her. Holy shit! It was definitely time to go. Kaitlyn reached up and brushed his hair back from his forehead.
“I’m glad you woke me before you left.” Her sexy lips parted in a smile that he knew would be the brightest part of his day.
He groaned wanting to stay but knowing, he shouldn’t. “You know what you’re doing to me, darlin’.”
Kaitlyn laughed. “I’m not doing anything to you, Riley.”
“The hell you’re not,” Riley growled then kissed her fast, and hard. “I’ll call you later.”
Forcing his body to climb out of the bed before he couldn’t, he strolled around the bed to get his jeans and T-shirt then pulled them on. Damn, his shirt smelled like her. Without a backward glance, although sorely tempted, he left the room.
Once outside, he hurried to get into his truck and pulled out of the parking lot, not because he wanted to be gone as was usual for him but instead, hoping like hell he didn’t see Sam. Riley drove faster than he should have to get out of town. All he needed was for Sam to see him leaving his little sister’s apartment at five in the morning and he wouldn’t have to worry about breaking her heart, Sam would kill him.
Riley smiled as he remembered last night. They’d made love several times. Kaitlyn was one sexy package. His groin tightened making him think about turning around and heading back to her. She’d probably gone back to sleep already. Since it was Sunday, her shop was closed so she tried to sleep late was what she’d told him…unless the squirt woke her up early. Riley smiled thinking of Sadie. She was such a precious little girl and already owned his heart. He wondered about her father. Kaitlyn had said he was dead. How long had he been dead? Did Kaitlyn still love him? Jesus, Madison, get real…you’re jealous of a dead man. Perhaps he’d ask her about him the next time they were together.
When he arrived at Barton’s farm, he backed his truck up to the trailer the backhoe sat on and hopped out of his truck. Grinning, he looked up at the piece of machinery. Boys and their toys, he thought. Jim Barton came out from the barn and helped Riley hook up the trailer. They shook hands and Riley offered one more time to pay the man for the use of his machine, but Barton declined. Riley thanked him, tipped his hat, and climbed into his truck. He gave him a wave out the window as he pulled out onto the road to drive back to what was left of his old man’s ranch.
As he steered the truck and following trailer up the driveway onto the property, he glanced up at the house where he’d grown up and suffered at the hands of his father. He slammed on the brakes. It seemed to be staring at him. The black shutters eerily made the windows resemb
le eyes, sending a shiver down his spine. Shaking his head to tide the memories flooding to the surface, he pulled up and parked by the barn where he wanted to unload the backhoe. Riley knew he had to go through the inside of the house first even though he wasn’t looking forward to it. He had time. Jim Barton told him to keep the machinery as long as he needed.
Before climbing out of his truck, he pulled on a clean T-shirt he had in the truck taking another sniff of the one Katie had worn the night before. Somehow, he didn’t want the taint of this place to touch that scent. He stood alongside the truck a moment then strode across the yard. Stopping at the front door, he unlocked it then entered the house.
Taking a deep breath to ward off the haunting memories that seemed to wind around him, Riley started moving through the house. He had already decided to carry the furniture outside and burn it. There was no reason to keep it and he sure as hell didn’t want it…there wasn’t anything in the house he wanted.
Pulling on his leather gloves, he got to work. The progress was slow but by the time the sun was high in the sky, he’d gotten a lot done. The heat inside the house was stifling so he headed outside where it wasn’t much better so he got into his truck to cool down in some air conditioning. Relaxing against the seat, he glanced into the rearview mirror when he noticed a cloud of dust reflected in the side mirror as a vehicle came up the drive. He recognized it as Kaitlyn’s SUV. Riley stepped from the coolness of his truck and waited for her to pull up beside him. When she stepped out and smiled at him, he wanted to take her in his arms and kiss her crazy but instead leaned back against his truck, and watched her get Sadie from her car seat. Silently, he thanked God for having her do it on his side of the vehicle so he could look at her ass as she bent over.
Kaitlyn straightened up and turned to face him then glared at him when she noticed where his gaze had been lingering. His gaze traced over her T-shirt, lingering on her breasts, then down to her shorts and along her long legs. His jeans were getting tight and uncomfortable.
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