by Amy Brent
“I want you safe, Lily. With me, you will be.”
Landon
I was hard as a rock and crazy with lust when I found out she was going alone and didn’t have a place to sleep the first night, and I knew my voice was shaking when I told her she could stay in my cottage. I knew from previous trips that it would be big enough, though I had no intention for her to stay in the guest room. Lily was going to be in my bed and underneath me, screaming my name no matter if it was wrong or right. I knew she had the same thoughts as she looked at me and licked those perfect lips.
She never said yes, but I knew the idea was there. I knew she was thinking the same things I was as we finished last-minute tasks before we were to be gone for a week. Lily took care of my calendar and business email, making it clear I wasn’t available as well as making sure all the reports were completed for that time. She was efficient in making me able to relax and enjoy the fun part of the trip.
Everyone left for the day at two and headed home to finish packing. The company flight left in the morning, and we had an early dinner planned as a group, and then Lily would be all mine.
Candy watched as I packed with a pout on her face. She’d wanted to come on the trip despite the many times I told her it was for work. It mostly was, but there was a lot of downtime for some fun. Candy was also annoyed that I didn’t want to fuck her before I left. I was thinking only of Lily tonight, and I walked Candy to the door early, explaining that I needed some sleep. “Are you going to be fucking someone there, Landon?”
Candy knew the deal with us, and I looked at her incredulously for a moment. “I always am, Candy. I was honest about that.”
“You’re into somebody, aren’t you?” she demanded as her eyes flashed at me.
“Fuck, Candy,” I snarled at her. “I need to get some sleep for this trip. I don’t want to do this now.”
She turned on her heels and left with a toss of her hair. I knew somewhere inside that I wasn’t going to see her again. That thought didn’t bother me at all. I closed and locked my door, looking around the condominium to make sure it was set to be empty for a few days before I stripped and crawled under the sheets. I played back the conversation with Lily in my head, reaching down to stroke myself to a release, imagining being inside her again. I came on my hand and kicked off the sheets to wash up, realizing I’d soiled them as well. I slept on the other side of the bed, tossing and turning, wondering where Lily was at in her head. Did she want me again? Was she unhappy with her boyfriend all over again?
I woke to my alarm and made coffee before I showered, drinking it as I dressed in casual slacks and a collared shirt. The dress code for the week ranged from casual to business depending on the situation, and I was ready for all of it. I called a car to get to the airport and finished the pot of coffee as I looked out the front windows. Everyone would be flying out within a few hours, but I liked to be on the first flight. I liked getting away from the city more than most of my friends. I checked Lily’s flight and saw it was the one following mine, which would give me time to get the cottage ready for her arrival.
I was going to remind her of what we had tonight. I was going to do much better than red roses, strewing candles and softer-toned petals throughout the space. I thought about it during the flight, only paying a small amount of attention to the women beside me who talked excitedly about the week. Lauren was part of that group, and I ended up covering my ears with headphones to allow myself to think.
Women dressed scantily in the environment we were heading toward, something I had enjoyed as a single man in the past. These getaways were when most of my indiscretions with work had occurred before, but this trip was going to be different. I would do everything to protect Lily from prying eyes and gossiping lips, but I had to have her again.
I took the shuttle with the others to the resort that boasted several pools, bars, restaurants, and beautiful beaches. It was set up so you wouldn’t have to leave the grounds, even though I favored other parts of the area as well. I got my keys and ignored the flirting of the woman behind the desk, even though she was clear about her intentions. I’d fucked similar women here before since it was so easy. They were so eager and were constantly around, but I was in love with someone now. I no longer wanted anyone else, and tonight, she would know that.
The cottage was beautiful and spread out, just as I remembered it from the last time I was here. There were two large suites, both with ocean views and king-sized beds and fireplaces. They each had a deck as well. I didn’t care which one I slept tonight, as long as it was with Lily. The living room had a full kitchen if I chose to stay in for the night, as well as a grill on the deck with all the perks. It was a perfect place, and I noted the small updates as I dropped my bags on the bed in the closest room to hang some stuff up.
Glancing at the clock, I realized Lily would be arriving in a couple of hours. I got my clothes hung neatly in the closet and shoved my bag under the bed before I opened the sliding glass door that led to the deck. The breeze was strong and salty, and I took in the white sand and bright blue water that lapped at the shore.
This was perfection. I enjoyed a drink from the bar as I sat and took in the natural beauty all around me, glancing around at the other cottages. They were full, judging from the voices that carried over to me from the large spaces between them, and I wondered what had happened to Lily’s reservation. Did she plan this? That thought made me hard as I recalled the flirting, which had gotten darker by the weeks, that had been happening between us lately. There was a definite connection between us, as well as a constant current of desire, and we both had begun to push it toward the end. Every look we shared seemed to make the room heat up, and the touches, when they happened, were lingering.
“Hello,” a voice called out, breaking into my memories, and I scowled. An attractive woman stood before my deck, wearing a slip of a pale purple dress and an inviting smile. She looked familiar and I frowned. “You’re here for the conference? I work on the other side of the building and we’ve never met, though you look familiar.”
I stood and nodded, walking over to her. “Landon Logan. You are?”
“Marilyn James. I just became partner a couple of weeks ago.” She blushed, and I took in that she was about five years younger than I was. “I’ve heard about your early success with the firm. It’s an inspiring story.”
“In reality, it is merely a lot of hours and little sleep. Welcome to the team.” I extended my hand and she shook it as her indigo eyes met my gaze. In another place in my life, she was the kind of woman I’d have welcomed into my bed.
“Will you be at the dinner later?” she asked as my stomach growled, reminding me that I hadn’t eaten. Marilyn must have heard it, since she laughed and looked down my body. “Sounds like you might not make it that long. Want to grab some lunch with me?”
“I’m sorry. I have a meeting scheduled in a bit here, but I will be at dinner. See you there?” I felt sweat pooling in my hair as I realized Lily would be here soon, and Marilyn seemed to sense my urgency.
“Of course. See you later.” She smiled and walked away as I turned and headed inside. I grabbed my phone from the nightstand and glanced at the screen to see if there were any texts. One seemed to blind me after I opened it and read that Lily was on her way. I looked around.
The staff had set up the candles and flowers for me before I arrived, so that was all ready. I just needed to order in some lunch for the two of us. I cursed the fact that we could be seen from the deck by any coworkers. I’d have to close the windows for some privacy, likely making people wonder what I was up to. I placed an order for some sandwiches and salads, along with a variety of non-alcoholic drinks for Lily to choose from.
I sent Lily a text with my cottage location and number, expecting the food to be here soon after she was. I was nervous and changed into some shorts and a T-shirt before she got here, eying the bathroom that was massive in size and offered a bathtub and shower. I was looking forward to a
long bath with Lily later tonight after we’d made love.
She arrived with a large rolling suitcase and tapped at my door. I opened it, urging her inside before I closed the door and looked her over. Lily was wearing a green sundress that clung to her curves and flared around her ankles, and I licked my lips at the sight. “This is amazing,” Lily said as she looked around the room with a small smile. I’d closed some of the curtains, still allowing light in but not prying eyes. “Is this what they all look like?”
“They differ in size but mostly, yes. I’ve ordered some lunch that should be here soon, if you’re hungry,” I said as she smiled.
“That sounds great. The peanuts on the plane weren’t enough,” she said as I stared into her eyes, watching her skin heat up. “Are you sure about this? I can still call Jasmine.”
“No. Don’t do that. I need you here,” I told Lily as I led us to the living room and took her luggage into the room.
“How many rooms are there?” Lily asked, and I smiled.
“You made the reservations,” I reminded her as I turned to look at her.
“Not properly, apparently. I messed up my own.” She shook her head. She looked so fresh and pretty, closer to her age than she normally looked at work. It reminded me that Lily was younger than I was and that this might not be a great idea, but my cock won that argument as it hardened again. “Is this the extra room?”
I left the suitcase in the room and turned to face her. “I think we both know you’re not sleeping away from me tonight, Lily. It has been in every look we shared and every touch. I know you still want me.” Our eyes were locked as she remained silent, not denying anything. She was beautiful, and I was just reaching for her when there was another tap at the door. “There’s lunch.”
We sat inside at the table as she asked me all about Belize. I explained about the beaches, the activities, and all the sights to see here as she smiled and laughed, still clearly nervous about this arrangement. “I can see that you love it here,” Lily said quietly as she set down her bottle of water.
“I’ve considered buying something here in the past.” I smiled as she gave me a wide-eyed look. “It’s not insanely far and it’s a great getaway. Nadine was never into the idea, so I put it off, but with the divorce going through I might take the plunge. If I had done it before, she’d have tried to take it from me.”
“She sounds so greedy and not about love at all. I suppose you’re bitter about the idea of marriage again?” Lily queried as I stared at her. I would be with anyone but her. I saw a future with Lily and babies surrounding us.
“Not if the right person came around.” I felt her eyes on me as I took a bite of my roast beef sandwich. She took a bite of her salad as I looked back at her, but she avoided my gaze. “I never had kids and didn’t want to after the accident. Now, that might change if the opportunity presented itself.” I looked into her face. “Do you want kids?”
“Maybe. I haven’t thought about it. Everything was about school and getting a job for me,” she said as she stabbed a hardboiled egg with her fork.
“He doesn’t want marriage and kids?” I pressed, and she gave me a long look.
“We haven’t talked about it.” Lily’s voice was soft. “I don’t want to talk about that. I want . . .”
“What?” I asked, leaning forward. “What do you want?”
Lily dropped her fork and stared at me. “I want to kiss you. I want to feel you again.”
Lily
Landon was across the table in an instant, dropping before me to the tiled floor as I watched with wide eyes. He slipped his hands around my face to cup it, moving closer as I swallowed nervously. “I knew you missed me. I knew you wanted me,” he murmured before brushing his lips against mine as the heat rose and burned my skin. It was innocent one second and hard the next as he held my face and tilted his head to slide his tongue inside my mouth. I moaned as I met him with my own, feeling them dance together in a desperate motion.
Somehow, I ended up on the floor with him, holding him tight. Our kiss was careless and rough as we made up for lost time, pressing closer together. Once the hard floor became too much to bear, he lifted me and carried me to the bedroom as he kissed me senseless. “It’s light in here right now, but I have candles and an obscene amount of flower petals for later. I thought you’d make me wait.”
“God, no,” I said as I pulled him over me on the bed. He locked his lips to mine again in a hungry kiss as his hands slid my dress up slowly, making me cry out. I had planned this outfit, knowing it was sexy without trying too hard, and now it was a few moves away from being on the floor. Landon pulled away to drag it over my head, moving his lips down my neck as he reached around my body to unhook my bra.
Fuck, his mouth was everywhere. I was shaking and needy as I closed my eyes, memorizing the feeling of this. I had missed it while we’d been apart, and I cried out as he latched his lips around my hard and ready nipple, tugging hard as I slid my hands into his hair.
I’d taught Brian all of this, so much so that he did everything the way Landon did. The physical acts were the same but the feelings were incomparable. Brian was sweet and pleasant, but Landon lit me on fire. I tugged at his clothing with hungry hands. Within moments, we were naked and kissing, pressed together before he moved down my body again. He nipped at my neck, dragging the skin between his teeth as his hands roamed my body freely. His mouth moved down to my nipple again before he took one and then the other between his teeth and tugged hard, making me cry out his name. I held on to him, my hands in his hair as he sucked and bit me while he spread my thighs apart with his knees.
His hands traveled between my legs, feeling the dampness as he stroked my folds tenderly. I writhed beneath him as he spread me wide open and kissed my stomach, teasing me. I knew where he was going, and I knew where I wanted him to be, no matter how wrong this was.
All my efforts of pushing him away faded the moment he stroked me with his tongue. Everything he’d done had brought me close to release, and he held me tightly as I instinctively jerked against him. Landon knew better than anyone what set me off, and he liked me still as I came on his tongue, which I was doing within a few moments as he nibbled on my clit and plunged two fingers inside me.
It was slow to start but intense, and I screamed as I released, clutching the sheets as he tormented me through the lingering orgasm. It was everything I needed and wanted, and I threw my morals out of the window as I clutched at him and begged him to fuck me. All my self-control disappeared when I came, and I wasn’t sure it would ever come back.
Landon moved up my body as his mouth clumsily kissed my skin, settling between my thighs. He was hard, and I stared into his eyes for a long moment before he kissed me softly. My taste was smeared on his mouth, and I ate it away as he moved against me, ready to enter me. “Are you protected?” His voice was husky as his chest brushed against my sensitive nipples, and I felt disappointment surge through my veins. I was, but not for Landon. I’d made that choice for Brian, and I was going to let another man come inside me.
“Yes. Just get in me.” I sealed my fate with those words. He slid forward, pressing into me slowly as I arched against him. His thickness filled me inch by inch, and I moaned raggedly and clung to him, hearing his whispers as he claimed me as his own. “So fucking tight. You feel so good, Lily . . . like you were made for my cock. You fit me like the warmest, wettest glove I’ve ever felt wrapped around me.” Landon buried himself inside me and took a breath as he leaned down to kiss my neck. “I am going to fuck you now, Lily.”
“Please.” I almost wept as he started to thrust in and out of me, faster with every movement of his hips. I rocked with him, needing him as deep inside me as he could get. We found a messy beat that worked for us as we both moaned together. I heard my voice, muttering about how he felt and what I wanted to do to him, but it made no sense mixed in with my moans and cries.
He dragged against me inside as I came closer to my second release, diggi
ng my nails into his back as I felt the pressure release. I cried out as it started all over again, him still driving himself inside me as I tightened around him, wetting his cock before he stilled and jerked with a cry of my name.
Landon dropped against me, gasping for breath as he buried his face against my shoulder and whispered my name. He softened as we rested together, and I closed my eyes, breathing in our scent as it filled the room.
Fuck, I had missed this. I had missed the smell of our sex and his musky scent as it combined in my nose.
Landon slowly pulled out of me and dropped onto the mattress beside me, facing me as he slipped an arm around my waist. “Did you feel that?”
“What?” I asked as my body cried out for a nap. I’d barely slept thinking about this trip, and I was here in his arms quicker than I’d expected. I felt comfortable and warm.
“How good we are together, Lily. How perfect this is when it will never feel this way with any other person,” Landon said, and I smiled weakly. He had a point, but I was unsure of where we could go with this right now. I didn’t even know what would happen later tonight when we were in the crowd. Tonight! I opened my eyes and gasped. “What?” Landon asked.
“When is the dinner?”
Landon glanced at the clock and snuggled against me.
“We have a few hours before we have to be there, and it’s at the restaurant here,” he responded sleepily, and at his words, I let my eyes close again.
I woke up to him gently shaking me as he whispered that the dinner started in an hour. “What? I have to get ready!” We took a shower together to save time, making love again as he pressed me against the wall.
I hurried to dry my hair with the dryer I’d brought along, pulling it back in a loose bun low on my neck with curls peeking out. I grabbed the red dress I’d packed and slipped it on with some heels, adding some red lipstick and mascara before I walked into the kitchen to see Landon dressed in a suit that was obviously made for him. I dragged my eyes down his body. “Are you going to look like that at all of the events here?” I asked softly as he sipped his beer and looked at me with dark eyes.