One corner of his mouth tilted up. Then he smiled. Then his laughter joined hers.
Erin sagged back on the mattress. She had trouble catching her breath. “I can’t believe she bought those. They’re so bright, and there’s so many. Where would you buy them?”
“I don’t think I want to know.” He was still staring at a bright yellow condom. “I don’t think I can wear this. Besides, the mood is definitely broken.”
She glanced down at the impressive proof of his gender. “It doesn’t look broken to me.”
Parker moved next to her and wrapped his arms around her. “You think you’re very funny, don’t you?”
“I
He kissed her hard.
Her humor faded and was replaced by desire. “I want you,” she said.
“Not as much as I want you.” With that, he lowered his head to her breasts and teased her into incoherence. His fingers once again sought and found her sensitive place.
She retaliated by running her fingers up his thigh to the dark crown of curls, then lower to his hard maleness. She encircled him and he groaned low in his throat. She stroked his length, pausing to brush her thumb against the silky tip, and he trembled. She repeated the action and he came up on his knees.
“It’ll damn well have to do,” he muttered, tearing the package open.
She parted her thighs for him and held her breath as he slid inside. She was tight. He moved slowly, stretching her, pausing so she could adjust to his width and length. When at last he was buried deeply in her waiting warmth, their gazes locked. He braced his weight on his hands and began to move.
She watched his passion grow. Brown eyes darkened. His mouth pulled taut. She knew her face reflected the same sensations as the pressure inside built to an unbearable pitch. She grabbed his hips and urged him deeper, faster. Her skin burned hot, her pelvis surged toward him. In and out he thrust, taking her higher, further, stretching until only a slender thread kept her grounded in this world.
Then he reached between them and touched her core. He rubbed the tiny spot and tossed her out into the wild storm. She exploded into a million parts, each a vibrating, quivering moment of perfect pleasure. She was vaguely aware of his final surge into her, the tight muscles that convulsed in answering ecstasy. Then there was nothing but a shared embrace and the steady thudding of their hearts.
“Pretty amazing,” Erin said as she snuggled closer. She inhaled the scent of his body, knowing she would remember this night forever.
Parker had his arms around her. They tightened briefly. “That’s what I thought, too,” he said.
She raised her head and rested her chin on his shoulder. “I think it was the condom.”
He grinned. “Too bad Kiki won’t be getting a report. She’d be thrilled that I finally used one.”
“You think she won’t know?”
“I wasn’t going to tell her.”
Erin rolled her eyes. “I was hardly going to announce it over breakfast, but I think she might notice we’re both grinning like fools.”
“I can control myself,” he teased. “You’re the one with the crush.”
“Oh, yeah? Well, I happen to know you find me very attractive. I’ve seen the proof.”
“Impressive, wasn’t it?”
“I swooned.”
He laughed, then pulled her up on top of him. Her breasts rested on his chest, her legs slipped between his. He tucked her hair behind her ears.
“Did I hurt your feelings?” he asked.
“About what?”
“Teasing you about the crush. I was just being playful.”
“Parker, it’s fine. I knew how you meant it.” She leaned close and touched her nose to his. “It could be worse. I could be in love with you.”
He grimaced. “Please no. Anything but that. Love is hell.” He hugged her. “But this is very nice.”
“I have to agree.” She liked being with him this way. The sex had been wonderful, but the intimacy afterward was better. She liked the closeness and the conversation. She liked that they could tease each other.
“I’d forgotten how good it felt to make love,” she said.
“Me, too. We’ll have to do it again real soon.”
She wiggled her hips. “Hmm, is that a bit of interest I feel stirring even as I speak?”
“Maybe.”
“Great.” She scrambled off him and leaned over the side of the bed. Condoms were scattered everywhere. “Looks like the box got kicked off. It’s a real mess. Do you have a favorite color?”
“You pick.”
She grabbed a bright purple one then sat up. “Can we please turn off the lights?”
“Erin!” he growled.
“Is that a yes?”
He frowned, as if trying to intimidate her. She just batted her eyelashes at him.
“Oh, all right. I don’t know why I’m agreeing to this.”
She moved closer and kissed him. His mouth parted and she tasted his heady flavor. Passion flared between them. He caressed her breasts, stroking them gently as if he were concerned she might be tender from the last time. The combination of his concern and his actions had her trembling and ready in seconds.
He lowered her onto the mattress and slipped his hands between her legs. As he began to work his magic, she sighed. “Now I know why Kiki slips out every night.”
“Me, too.”
He brought her close to release, then reached for the protection. When he’d slid it on, he stretched up toward the light on the nightstand.
“Yes,” she said, trying to muffle a giggle.
He turned the switch, plunging them into darkness. She could see a faint illumination around the edges of the drapes and from under the door. Aside from that nothing in the room was visible, except a bold, bright purple erection.
“It’s huge,” she said without thinking.
Parker laughed. It bounced in time with amusement. “It’s no bigger than it was before.”
“Well, it looks bigger and you’re not getting anywhere near me with that.”
She started to scramble off the bed. He grabbed for her, catching an ankle. She shrieked and started laughing, too. She struggled for leverage, but he was pulling her steadily toward him. She couldn’t see any part of him except that which was sheathed in fluorescent purple latex.
She was on her belly as she slid across the mattress. Laughter left her breathless. Then he cupped her rear and laughter softened to passionate sighs. He turned her gently. She parted her legs, allowing him to enter her waiting heat.
Once again he quickly led her to release. In the past she’d had a difficult time with sex, her response had been slower than her partner’s. But not with Parker. He seemed to know what she was feeling. He touched her everywhere, leaving her mindless and ready for the ultimate pleasure.
When their breathing had returned to normal, she turned on the light and glanced at the condoms scattered across the rug. “I liked it,” she said.
“They’re okay for once in a while, but I think I’d like something more normal for the rest of the time.”
She looked at him. Was he inviting her to his bed again? She wasn’t sure. Then she glanced at the clock and saw it was close to two.
“I’d better head back to my room,” she said. “If I stay here, I’ll fall asleep. I don’t want Christie to wake up in the morning and find me gone.”
She stood up. He followed her, unselfconsciously naked and amazingly beautiful. “I wish you could stay,” he said. “But I understand.” His dark eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled. “Thanks for tonight.”
She collected her clothes and quickly pulled them on. “Thank
“I can’t wait,” he said.
