“I already made provisions. I brought over some of your things, I didn’t think you would want to go back to that room yet, besides I have to go into the city for a few things.”
“How did your business trip go?” Cassidy asked, trying to cheer up her father.
“Wonderful, the company merged, but now I have to go work on some accounts and other business things you wouldn’t be interested in. But the main thing is you are ok,” her father said.
Cassidy nodded and leaned forward and kissed her dad on the cheek.
“I love you, Daddy, go win some more deals and whatever else it is you do,” she said with a smile.
“All right, bye, princess.” He chuckled as he stood up. “Thank you, Andrew, for everything you’ve done for my little girl.”
“You’re welcome, sir,” Andrew replied and they watched as her dad exited the room. They heard the front door open and close. “You sure do know how to handle your dad,” Andrew said.
“She’s daddy’s princess, what do you expect?” Rachel smiled.
“Don’t think I don’t remember that you were the one who called him,” Cassidy said, pointing her finger at Andrew. He opened his mouth to say something but thought better of it and just smiled at Cassidy. “You’re handsomely good looks will not charm me this time.”
“Handsomely good looks?” Rachel echoed and laughed.
“This time?” Andrew asked.
This time it was Cassidy’s turn to open her mouth to say something, but she came up with no words.
“So what are we going to do? We can’t just sit here and watch the Disney Channel all day, as much as I know you two wouldn’t mind,” Andrew said.
“You know you wouldn’t mind it either,” Rachel pointed out and Andrew just shrugged.
“I’ve got one. I want to know how you two worked together to remember what happened last year,” Cassidy asked. “I’ve been curious.”
“I just told Andrew not to get drunk. He knew he hadn’t slept with Ashley, I just confronted her,” Rachel explained.
“So you heard everything I told you that night?” Cassidy asked.
Andrew nodded.
“There’s more, Cass,” Rachel stated.
Cassidy looked over at her friend. “What is it?”
“The guys, last year, when they were playing Kings, they—”
“They were the ones who got me drunk, Cassie. They cheated and waited until I could take no more to come get you,” Andrew interjected angrily.
“But why would they do that?”
“Because they wanted him to sleep with Ashley,” Rachel finished when Andrew wouldn’t say anything.
“But why?” Cassidy asked.
“From what I remember, Brian was tired of me not dating and knew I was waiting for you,” Andrew said.
“And he knows that I hate Ashley, so if you two had slept together, we never would have had a chance. That’s why he did it,” Cassidy finished.
Andrew looked at Cassidy and she recognized the same angry look in his eyes.
“Andy, it’s okay. You didn’t sleep with her, you have me, and it’s all going to be fine.”
“They got me drunk, Cassie. If something had happened—”
“But it didn’t. Don’t get angry, Andy, we just got through the whole Robert thing. Let’s not open a new can of worms,” she said, putting her hand over his. Andrew looked at her and nodded. “Now what should we do?”
“Pool?” Rachel suggested.
“What about my wrist guard? Besides, you know I don’t like the swimming pool that much.”
“Just because you almost drowned in the kiddy pool. There’s no Danny Watts here anyway,” Rachel pointed out.
“Fine, but again, what about my wrist guard?” Cassidy said.
“We won’t get it wet, you can stay in the shallow end,” Rachel said.
“Fine.” She nodded. “Help me with my suitcase?” She turned to Andy as she stood up.
Andrew carried her suitcase upstairs into Rachel’s room while Rachel cleaned up their bowls in the kitchen.
“Do you need any help with your swimsuit?” He smiled.
“You wish,” Cassidy smiled back as Andrew wrapped his arms around her waist. “I’m sorry about your friends, Andy.”
“Let’s not talk about them right now.”
“What should we talk about?” she asked coyly.
Andrew smiled. “Nothing,” he said before he placed his lips on hers gently.
Cassidy wrapped her arms around his neck and began to play with the hair at the nape of his neck. She opened her mouth and moaned as he deepened the kiss.
“Ahem,” they heard faintly. “I said ahem!”
Cassidy pulled away first and looked over at Rachel, who had opened the door.
“Sorry, Rach,” Cassidy said and Andrew turned around.
“Why don’t you two stop playing and get dressed for the pool and that means that you,” Rachel said, pointing at Andrew, “need to go to your room without her.”
“I’ll meet you two downstairs by the pool.” Andrew grinned as he walked to the door and shut it behind him.
“Is this what I’m going to have to endure with you two together?” Rachel asked.
“Better get used to it, sis.” Cassidy smiled and Rachel laughed.
Cassidy opened her suitcase and began looking through her things. Rose had packed an outfit for every possible occasion, her swimsuit included. It didn’t take long for both Rachel and Cassidy to finish changing and grab a towel before they exited the back door that led to the pool.
Cassidy stayed in the shallow end to keep her cast from touching the water, while Rachel and Andrew competed in different tasks.
“Who won that one?” Rachel called out after she and Andrew touched the other side of the pool.
“For the last time, Andy won, Rach. You’re just going to have to cope with that fact,” Cassidy said as Andrew swam back toward her.
“Thanks for sticking up for me, baby.” Andrew smiled.
Cassidy flung some water at him and laughed when he scooped her up in his arms. “The brace, don’t get it wet!” she screamed over her laughter.
Andrew set her down and wrapped his arms around her waist. “You’re lucky you have that on,” he whispered in her ear.
Cassidy pulled away and looked up at Andy and smiled.
“What’s that smile for?” Andrew asked just as she flung water at him again.
She ran to the steps before he could catch her and stepped out of the pool with Andrew in close pursuit. Andrew took his towel and followed, entering the house. The back door swung shut behind him and he looked around to see where Cassidy might have gone. He followed the water trail into the kitchen and toward the large walk-in pantry. As he neared the entrance, Cassidy extended her hand and pulled him in after her.
Andrew laughed as he was dragged into the room. “Was this all part of your plan?”
Cassidy smiled and wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him down to her. Their lips met and she moaned as Andrew deepened the kiss. Andrew kissed her tenderly as he put his hands on her hips. She was wrapped in her towel and he moved to undo it. She smiled against his lips as it fell to the ground.
Andrew broke away from her lips and trailed soft kisses down her jaw and neck. She tilted her head back as he kissed and sucked the bottom of her neck. He slowly ran his hands up and down her back.
“Your sister will be here soon,” Cassidy breathed and Andrew only groaned as he continued to kiss up her neck. His lips found hers again and she melted into him.
“I’m coming in!” Rachel called out. “I said I’m in the kitchen!”
Cassidy broke away from Andrew and he reluctantly let her go. She bent down and picked up the towel, wrapping it around her.
“God, I knew I’d find you two together,” she said, acting annoyed, but her smile gave away her true feelings.
“We were just—” Cassidy tried to supply.
“She knows
exactly what we were doing,” Andrew said, whacking Cassidy’s butt playfully.
Cassidy narrowed her eyes at him. “I’ll get you later for that, Andrew Winbright.”
“I’m planning on it, baby.” He kissed her chastely on the cheek before running up the stairs out of Cassidy’s reach.
“You know you’re going to have a huge hickey on your neck tomorrow,” Rachel commented dryly.
Cassidy instinctively put her hand to her neck, but smiled.
* * *
“I thought you weren’t coming,” Andrew said as he Cassidy opened his bedroom door. He pulled back the covers and she climbed in.
“Your sister wouldn’t stop talking and go to sleep,” she said, snuggling up to his side. The curtains were open and Andrew could see her face.
“Your eye looks better,” he said.
“The wonders of makeup,” she said with a smile. “Though it is getting better, it’s that gross-looking green and yellow color.” It had been two weeks and already her lip was healed, the bite marks were gone with minor scarring, her ribs were healed and her wrist was getting better. She could take the wrist guard off for brief periods, but wouldn’t be able to take it off completely until the end of the week.
“I’ve missed you,” Andrew said softly, nuzzling her neck.
Cassidy giggled at his touch and pushed him away. “I saw you earlier, just before we headed off to bed.”
“Yes, but you didn’t understand. I’ve missed you,” he said, tracing lazy circles around her stomach.
Cassidy closed her eyes to his touch, “Me too,” she said softly as he lifted her shirt slightly to touch her bare skin. “Andy…”
Cassidy opened her eyes and he shifted his gaze to look at her.
“Are you sure, Cassie? Are you ready?” he stopped tracing circles and caressed her cheek.
“ Je suis prête ,” she said and smiled. “ J'ai besoin de toi.” She reached up and pulled him toward her. Andrew shifted so he straddled her hips and bent down to claim her lips, slowly and tenderly at first, but his need and passion exploded and he deepened the kiss.
Cassidy moaned as she wrapped her arms around his neck. He slowly ran his hand up and down her sides. He lifted her shirt slightly and held one of her breasts. He ran soft kisses down her jaw and neck as he continued to play with each breast.
Cassidy unwrapped her arms and helped him remove her shirt. Andrew threw it to the ground and slowly kissed down her chest, between her breasts and finally claimed one with his mouth. She moaned as he kissed and sucked on her. She ran her hand down his back and slowly lifted his shirt. He broke away from her and shed the clothing just as fast then knelt down again to take the other breast in his mouth. She arched into him and felt him pressing into her. She ran her good hand down his chiseled chest. He held in his breath as her hand roamed further down.
Andrew shifted off of her and slowly pulled down her pajama pants. He positioned himself between her legs and bent down to kiss her stomach as he slowly pulled her underwear down. He ran his fingers up her leg and slid a finger inside her. She gasped and moaned as he continued to pleasure her.
Just when she thought she couldn’t take anymore, he pulled out of her. She opened her eyes and looked down at him.
“Andy? What are—” she tried to ask, but he bent his head down and wrapped her legs around his shoulders. “Oh god!” she cried as he tasted her, licking and sucking on her. “Andy!” she cried and fueled him further. She bucked into him and he licked and sucked until he pushed her over the edge. He lifted his head and smiled down at her.
“God, you’re amazing,” she rasped and he laughed, climbing over her again. She looked down and realized she hadn’t even seen him shed his boxers.
“Are you ready?” He looked down at her and she smiled wickedly.
“Not yet,” she whispered and pushed him down on the bed and straddled him this time. “It’s my turn to ravish you now.”
Cassidy bent down and kissed his lips but quickly trailed kisses down his jaw to his earlobe. Andrew made a noise halfway between a gasp and a snort and Cassidy smiled in satisfaction. She trailed soft kisses down his neck and chest, running her hands over him. She looked up at him as she made her way further down. She positioned herself between his legs and ran her fingers over his member.
Andrew sucked in a deep breath, and Cassidy smiled wickedly. She stroked him until he moaned, “Cassie, I need you.”
She bent down and took him in her mouth, slowly sucking on him.
Andrew groaned and let his head fall back to the pillow. “Baby, stop,” he groaned after a few minutes.
She lifted her head and looked at him questioningly.
“I need you…” he said huskily.
Andrew pulled her up and put her back on the bed and lay on top of her. He bent down and kissed her deeply as he ran his hand down her body.
She moaned, “Andy…”
Andrew needed no explanation. He quickly filled her and they both groaned as he pushed into her.
“Andy,” she breathed and he thrust harder. It wasn’t long before their breath became ragged and he felt her walls clamp and flutter around him and he too groaned, covering her mouth with his to keep her from screaming as they both went over the edge.
“God, that was amazing,” she breathed after a few moments. “You were amazing,” she finished as he positioned himself beside her, wrapping his arm around her in a protective manner.
“Baby, you were phenomenal. I’m never going to get tired of this,” he said and she laughed. “I love you, Cassie.”
“I love you too, Andy,” she said and closed her eyes and rested her head on his chest.
* * *
The next morning, Cassidy woke up smiling. Andrew’s arm were wrapped around her waist, and his heavy breathing was soft in her ear. Slowly she climbed out of his bed and walked into the bathroom with the clothes that were lying on the bedroom floor. She turned on the shower faucet and stepped in, feeling the warm water run over her fingers as she tested the temperature. Cassidy let the water run down her body and couldn’t help but remember the events the previous night. She stepped under the water and wet her hair. Looking around the shower, she found Andrew’s shampoo and began to wash her hair.
Cassidy opened her eyes when she felt the cold air enter the shower and almost screamed when she saw Andrew in there with her. “Andy, you scared me,” she said.
Andrew smiled. “Good morning to you too.” He took her by the shoulders and moved her to where he stood and took her place. He stood underneath the shower head and let the water run down his body as he ran his hands through his hair. “Hand me the shampoo?” he asked.
Cassidy looked down and picked up the bottle but instead of giving it to him she poured some into her palm and placed the bottle back down. Andrew smiled as she stepped toward him. She reached up and began to massage the shampoo on his scalp. He closed his eyes and she smiled, knowing the effect she had on him. When she lathered his hair enough she ran the water through it and rinsed out the shampoo.
“I could get used to that,” he whispered hoarsely, and she laughed softly. “I daydreamed I made love to you in here, you know.”
Cassidy laughed bashfully. “Really?”
Andrew reached out and pulled Cassidy toward him and wrapped his arms around her waist. He bent down and claimed her lips with his. Cassidy moaned and wrapped her arms around his neck. “Take me, baby,” she whispered in his ear as he kissed her neck. Andrew pushed her into the tile and Cassidy gasped at the cold temperature. She jumped on him and wrapped her legs around him.
“I need you, Andy,” she rasped.
“Oh yeah?” he said huskily.
“Yes,” she moaned as he thrust into her. His hands were on her hips, moving her downward to meet his thrust.
Cassidy moaned and cried out, “Harder baby, more.”
He thrust into her a couple more times as their lips and bodies connected passionately. They both groaned into each other a
s they climaxed together. After a few moments, Cassidy rested her head on his shoulder, panting.
Andrew slid her down his body and planted her on her feet. “Fuck,” he breathed.
“I believe that’s just what we did.” She smiled as he laughed.
“Should we finish what we started?” he asked, grabbing the soap from the ledge it sat on.
Cassidy nodded.
It didn’t take long before they turned the faucet off. Cassidy grabbed the towel she hung up and wrapped it around her body as Andrew did the same. They stepped out of the shower and without a word to the other began to dry off. Andrew handed her the clothes that were hanging on the other side of the bathroom while Cassidy handed Andrew the clothes he had set down. Cassidy stood in front of the mirror, brushing her hair after she had changed and Andrew came up behind her.
He wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her neck. “I love you,” he murmured.
“I love you too, and if you don’t stop that we’re going to be out of the clothes we just put on.” She smiled.
“I wouldn’t mind,” he said.
“I think Rachel would, she’s probably downstairs.”
Andrew groaned and let go of her. They walked out of the bathroom and into his room.
“Come on, no more stalling,” Cassidy said and held out her hand. Andrew took it and walked with Cassidy downstairs into the kitchen.
“Finally,” Rachel let out an exasperated sigh. “I thought you would never come down. You were in that shower forever. You know what? Don’t tell me. I don’t need to know that,” she said, passing them their cereal bowels and the milk.
It was a couple of hours later when they heard someone at the front door. They couldn’t make out voices, but seconds later Roger appeared at the doorway. “Master Andrew, Mr. Sinclair is waiting in the study. He would like to talk with you and Miss Cassidy.”
“Thanks, Rog, we’ll be right there,” Andrew said. Daniel Sinclair was the family lawyer and had been making sure that Robert was prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
“Can I come?” Rachel asked and Cassidy nodded. They stood up and walked into the study.
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