Twitch, twitch. She shifted her hips forward, hoping for a little touch, but he moved his hand and kissed her cheek.
“Give me fifteen minutes,” he murmured as he stood. “Ladies.”
Emma watched him make his way through the crowd.
“Oh, stop gawking at his ass,” Ana teased.
“Why? It’s a damned fine one.” She continued to follow him with her gaze until he was out of sight. Then she turned to her friends, a smile on her lips.
“If I wasn’t happy for you, you’d make me sick,” Lynn quipped.
“You have only yourself to blame. I wasn’t even going to see him tonight.” Emma laughed.
“Was he whispering sweet nothings into your ear?” Ana wiggled her eyebrows.
Hannah spoke up for the first time since they sat. “From the looks of those red cheeks, he was whispering wicked nothings.”
“Oh, shut up.”
Hannah threw her head back and laughed.
“Woo! Music’s starting again. Let’s go.” Ana jumped up and pulled Emma to her feet.
“You go on. I’m going to wait here and—”
“Oh no, my friend. You are going to dance and shake your ass so he’s the one doing the gawking.”
Will strode through the bar toward the table—and saw it was empty. Huh.
“Dance floor, big brother,” Felicia said as she approached the table with a full tray.
“Thanks.”
“This one’s for you.” She handed him a cold bottle of beer.
“Thanks again.” He took a long drink as he turned. And immediately lost the ability to speak or even think of anything other than what he saw.
All the blood in his body rushed south. His cock hardened, pressing against the zipper of his jeans.
Emma danced with her friends—her hips moving back and forth, her ass just begging to be touched. She raised her arms above her head, swaying to the rhythm of the music. Her skirt slid along her smooth, creamy thighs. Will licked his lips, imagining her taste, yearning for it.
He set his beer on the table and started walking toward the dance floor, ignoring greetings from employees and patrons alike. One thing was on his mind—getting to her. As he drew closer, he saw Ana lean over and whisper in her ear. Emma looked back and spotted him. A smile curved her lips before she turned away. Will’s gaze followed the motion of her swaying hips until he was right behind her. He settled his hands on her waist and pulled her back snug against his front. Leaning down, he brought his lips next to her ear.
“Are you trying to drive every man in the place crazy?”
She continued to dance, rubbing, pressing against him. “Nope, just you.”
“Well, you’re succeeding.” He ran his hands up, grazing the sides of her breasts, then down to settle on her moving hips.
With a chuckle, she looped her arms back around his neck. The action made her lean farther back and lifted her breasts. Will groaned as her ass teased his erection and the sight of her cleavage teased his mind.
“Girls’ night officially over?” he murmured.
“Yeah.”
“And how long are you wanting to stay and dance?” God, don’t let it be long.
“I’m ready whenever you are.” Emma tilted her head to meet his gaze.
“Sweetheart, I’m ready right now.” He pulled her hips even tighter against him.
“Let’s go then.” She let her arms fall to her sides and stepped away from him. With a quick wave, she bid her friends goodbye. Will groaned inwardly when they all grinned like idiots. Like they didn’t know exactly why their friend was taking off.
He grabbed Emma’s hand and led her through the crowd toward the exit. His sister waved at him and he answered with a nod and kept walking. He couldn’t get out fast enough. What the hell was wrong with him that all that mattered was being with this one woman? Christ, he couldn’t even follow that line of thought right then. Wouldn’t.
They didn’t speak as they strode to his truck. Will helped her into the passenger seat and walked around the front of the vehicle. He paused and took a deep breath before getting in.
“So,” Emma said after a few minutes of silence, “how many people are going to be at this shindig on Sunday? I know you have a big family, but is everyone going to be there?”
“Yeah, pretty much. All the sibs will be there. And if they’re seeing anyone, that’ll add to the numbers. Though I don’t remember Mom mentioning anything about anyone being serious about a boyfriend or girlfriend. And if Mom knew, she’d say.” He laughed. “Heck, she told everyone about you.”
“So you told her we were serious?” Her voice, quiet and a bit unsteady, drifted across the truck’s cab.
Will’s gut tightened. “No, I didn’t say anything—I mean, my family knows I’ve been seeing you, and—”
Emma touched his arm. “Will, it’s not a big deal. We don’t have to have this talk now. We’ve only been seeing each other for a little while. There’s no need for the how-serious-is-this talk. Really.”
He pulled into her driveway and cut the engine. After unhooking his seatbelt, he turned to her. “Emma—”
She put her fingertips to his lips, silencing him. “Really. Things are great the way they are, right? Let’s not screw with that right now. Besides,” she dropped her hand to his lap, caressed him through the denim, “we have other things to think about at the moment, don’t we?”
Emma felt relief sweep through her as Will leaned forward and kissed her lightly on the lips. She didn’t want to mess things up with serious relationship talk.
“Let’s go inside,” he murmured against her mouth.
“Hmmmm. Good idea.” She grinned and pulled away.
They hurried out of the vehicle and up to the front door. Will chuckled when Emma fumbled with the keys. She scowled and stuck her tongue out at him before trying the lock again.
“Tease.” He ran his tongue along the curve of her neck. She shivered under his touch.
“Impatient,” she threw back and flung the door open.
“Damn straight.”
Once inside, Emma grabbed his hand and pulled him toward the stairs.
“Nuh uh.” Will stood firm. “Dining room.”
“What? Will—”
“Dining room. Now.” He pulled his hand from hers and crossed his arms over his chest, staring at her. As if daring her to refuse.
Twitch, twitch. She returned his look for a moment before pivoting and walking ahead of him into the room in question. She blinked when the lights came on and spun around to face him. He leaned against the wall next to the light switch, hands in his pockets, legs crossed at the ankles.
“Take your blouse off.”
Emma’s heart galloped and her breathing hitched. His tone was harsh and his gaze scorching despite his relaxed posture.
“Emma, don’t make me tell you twice.”
Oh God. Her stomach clenched and she felt heat ignite deep within her. Her fingers trembled as she undid the buttons and let the garment slide off her shoulders, her arms, to the floor. That done, she waited for his next instruction.
“The bra. Off.”
She held his gaze, and more than her fingers trembled as she reached behind her and flicked open the clasp to her bra. Once it joined the shirt on the floor, she tilted her head in question. What next?
“Take your hair down. I like it loose when I fuck you.”
Emma closed her eyes and inhaled deeply. Why the hell did this turn her on so much? And he knew it. Knew it without her saying a word. She opened her eyes and lifted her hands to slide the pins out of her hair. They hit the floor—ping, ping, ping—until her hair floated around her.
“Turn around and take your panties off.”
She spun on her heel and reached for the zipper on her skirt.
“No.” The word echoed through the room. “I didn’t say anything about the skirt. Your panties, Emma.”
She looked over her shoulder at him, but he simply stared ba
ck at her, silent. Okay, then. She lifted the bottom of her skirt and hooked her fingers under the top edge of her panties. Slid the silky material off her hips and down her thighs. She bent forward as she worked them farther, over her boots, until she could step out of the tiny garment. Cool air swept over her exposed ass, causing her to shiver slightly.
“Very nice.” His voice, low and rough, caressed her insides. She knew he was as turned on as she was. Christ, she was fairly dripping from this little episode—and he had yet to touch her.
She straightened and turned back toward him. Waited for his next command. She struggled to keep her face neutral, to keep as still as possible. Her gaze dropped to the front of his pants. She could see the outline of his cock as it strained against the black material.
“Emma.” He waited until she looked him in the eye before continuing. “Go over to the table.”
She walked over and leaned against it. He straightened and strode to her. Grasping her waist, he lifted and set her on the smooth surface. His mouth covered hers roughly and he plunged his tongue inside. He tightened his grip, almost bruising, but Emma didn’t care. Every nerve, every cell was focusing on him. On this.
“Lie back.” The words whispered against her lips and he pushed her shoulders until her back was against the cool wood.
Will placed one hand on her throat and ran it slowly down her front, fingers trailing between her breasts, over her belly, to tease her through the flimsy material of her skirt. She tightened her stomach, tilted her hips into his touch. He grinned down at her before running a palm up each thigh, pushing the skirt up as he went. When she was exposed to him, he gripped her legs and opened her further to his stare, to his hands…God, his hands. He slid his fingers along her slit, torturing her with light caresses, circling her clit, but never touching.
Emma held her breath as he leaned forward and pressed a kiss just above the curls between her legs. She released it with a whoosh when, with no warning, he closed his lips over her clit and sucked. Her hips jerked off the table as pure pleasure rolled through her relentlessly. Again, was all she could think. Again. Again.
Will slipped a long finger inside her and her muscles clamped down around him as he stroked her. Fingers and tongue coaxing her to climax. And just as she felt herself on the edge, he pulled away. Every muscle in her body tensed, waiting for release. She whimpered and buried her fingers in his hair, tried to pull him down between her thighs again.
He chuckled. “How do you want it, sweet Emma? Fast and hard? Slow and maddening?”
“Any way. Don’t care. Just want you now.” She knew she was jabbering like an imbecile but couldn’t bring herself to care. Damn it, he started this, he needed to finish it. Now.
“Whatever you want, Will…whatever you want.”
He grasped her hips and pulled. Her sweat-slickened back slid across the tabletop. He took her hands and helped her stand before turning her to face the table. With firm, but gentle pressure, he positioned her leaning over, arms extended in front of her, breasts pressed against the wooden surface.
Her legs shook as she heard his zipper rasp. She closed her eyes as she rested her cheek against the table. His hands were on her again, lifting her skirt, caressing her ass. He nudged her legs apart with his knee. She couldn’t hold back her moan when she felt the head of his cock against her pussy.
Once positioned, Will took hold of her hips and surged forward, embedding himself within her. Emma cried out as she stretched deliciously to accommodate him. Oh God, he felt so damned good. He stayed that way, deep within her, for a long while. Then he retreated and slammed back into her. Emma bit her lip to keep from screaming, and he fucked her. She moved her arms to her sides to grip the edges of the table.
Will shifted slightly, pulled her hips back enough so he could reach around and press his fingers hard against her clit.
“Oh God,” Emma whimpered. Heat built in her core, blossoming, spreading through her. Will didn’t let up, kept thrusting into her with such force. He tapped her clit hard.
“Come. Come for me, Emma.”
It was a command, just like when he had her undress in front of him. And damn her if she didn’t. The orgasm swept her high, stole her breath and sent her falling through pleasure.
“Again.”
He rubbed her nub then tapped it again, harder than before. Emma shook from the release, from her head to her feet. Will slammed into her one final time, and she felt his seed jet within her, his heat coat her insides as he joined her.
He bent over her, his cheek resting against her back. His breath felt cool against her damp skin and she shivered. His cock jerked inside her, pulling another moan from her. He still cupped her sex, holding her tight against him.
“Will?”
“Yeah, sweetheart?”
“I sure am glad we stopped by Kincaid’s tonight.”
He burst out laughing and pressed a kiss to her back. “Me, too.” He straightened then, pulled out of her slowly. “C’mon, let’s go to bed.”
Chapter Eight
Emma stretched her arms over her head, arching her back as she lay on the couch. Her feet rested in Will’s lap as he watched a ball game on TV. He absently rubbed her ankle. She picked up the book resting on her belly. And stared at the page, unable to focus on a single word. Her friends were on their way over—for dinner and movies. Just a lazy day at home. She should be content. And she was…kind of. The day had been perfect. A long morning in bed followed by a quiet breakfast and coffee over the paper. Then a shared shower… Emma felt her cheeks warm and her stomach clench. Oh lordy, the shower. She squirmed against the twitch, twitch between her legs. She glanced at Will over the top of her book. He winked and circled a finger around her ankle bone.
“Doing okay, sweetheart?”
She smiled. “Yeah, I’m fine. Good game?”
“Eh, it’s pretty much over. You ready to make spaghetti?” He ran his hand up her calf, past her knee, under the loose skirt she wore.
“I don’t understand why we can’t order take out, Will. Making dinner just seems like a lot of work—especially making the sauce from scratch.” She rolled her eyes and squealed when he tickled her side.
“Heathen. You said you wanted to learn how to cook. This is the first lesson. Come on.” He patted her knee. “Let’s go cook.”
With a laugh, Emma swung her feet to the floor and sat up. Will helped her stand and wrapped his arms around her for a moment before leading her into the large kitchen.
“So, would you like to chop the onions or blanch, peel and seed the tomatoes?” He burst out laughing when Emma just stared at him. “Or would you rather just watch and learn?”
“I’ll watch…maybe even stir the sauce a bit when it’s all together.”
Will chuckled as he put a large pot of water boiling. He poured two glasses of wine and handed one to Emma. She took a sip and watched him start chopping onions. Damn, that knife was moving fast.
The door bell sounded. “I’ll get it.” She kissed his cheek and patted it with her palm. “Keep cooking, baby.”
She hurried to the front door to let the group in. Hannah, Lynn, Ana and Matt crowded into the entryway, talking a mile a minute.
“God, couldn’t you have picked one movie a guy would like? You and your Jane Austen flicks…” Matt groused. “What are Will and I supposed to do?”
“Wait on us hand and foot, of course.” Lynn blew him a kiss.
Hannah handed Emma a stack of DVDs. “All the great ones, Em. Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Persuasion, and Sense and Sensibility. Brought them all so you can pick.”
“Oooh, you know I have to go with Pride and Prejudice. Colin Firth as Mr. Darcy. Yummy.”
“Shoot me now,” Matt muttered, kicking off his shoes. “I hope you have beer so I can make it through.”
“You didn’t have to come.” Emma nudged him. “You can pick the movies next time. And then, we’ll complain.”
The group moved into the kitchen.
“Blasphemy. That’s cheating.”
“That’s funny coming from the guy dating the queen of takeout and PB and Js.” Ana accepted a full glass from Hannah and lifted it in a toast. “To Will, who is saving us from the possibility of Emma’s cooking.”
Emma stuck her tongue out at her friend and sat on a stool. “Hey, I make a mean grilled cheese and tomato soup, so stuff it.”
“Yeah but nine times outta ten you burn those.” Matt stepped out of Emma’s reach before she could punch him, grinning at her before turning to Will. “So, do you know what we’re in for tonight?”
Will frowned as he added the tomatoes to the large pot. “Um, dinner and a movie, right?”
“Wrong. We’ll have dinner but then comes the horror, my friend. Four females watching the ultimate chick flicks—Jane Austen movies.” He gave an exaggerated shudder. “Soon they’ll be oohing and aahing over men in frilly get-ups and quoting dialogue along with the actors. Scary stuff, Will, scary stuff.”
Will turned to Emma and studied her a moment. “Jane Austen, huh?”
“Mm hmmm.” She took a long sip of her wine. “Pride and Prejudice. Think you can handle that or are you going to moan about it like my idiot brother?”
He ran his hand down her hair to rest on her back. “Oh I think I can handle it. In fact,” he kissed her lightly, “I’m sure I’ll be ‘excessively diverted.’”
Emma burst out laughing as he quoted the film. He wiggled his eyebrows at her and turned back to the stove.
“You know Jane Austen? I can’t express my disappointment, Will, I really can’t.” Matt shook his head.
“Three sisters, dude. Three. This won’t be the first Jane Austen-athon I’ve had to endure and probably won’t be the last.”
“If you stick with Emma, it won’t be,” Lynn said pointedly.
Emma rolled her eyes at her friend and changed topics before the conversation landed firmly on her and Will’s relationship—which was exactly what her friends wanted.
Her Way Page 10