He hissed.
Garrett caught her by the wrists to prevent her from going any further. His breathing was short and choppy. If he let things go any longer, they would be past the point of no return.
Her passion filled eyes gazed into his. “W-what? What’s wrong?”
“Nothing. That’s the problem. Everything feels too right.” He kissed her one last time. This time, gently, but no less hungry than before. Garrett had already allowed things to get out of control. Breathing heavily, he broke the kiss and pulled away.
Imani was still caught up in the experience.
His voice sounded strangled. “We can’t do this.”
Her dilated eyes slowly came into focus. “Why?”
Touching his forehead to hers, he responded. “I won’t be with you in your father’s house. Both he and your brother have been too good to me.”
Her body rebelled. Imani allowed herself a moment to pout just a little. “Technically, we’re not in the house.”
She still held Garrett’s pulsing dick in her hands. He couldn’t think straight, especially when she began to stroke him; adding just a bit of pressure as she moved her hands up and down. “Mmm . . .” Garrett closed his eyes and savored the feeling for just a moment before putting a stop to it. He gathered her hands together in his and kissed her fingertips.
He swallowed hard. “Let me ask you a question.”
Talking was the last thing she wanted to do, but reluctantly, Imani nodded.
His words were hushed. “I’m not sure how or when but you’ve bewitched me. I can only imagine that being with you is going to be amazing, don’t you?”
“We don’t have to imagine. We can find out tonight.” Imani said the first thing that came to mind.
In all honesty, she wasn’t quite sure how to respond. There was no way she could tell Garrett the truth. It was as if an invisible chord had been pulling her towards him from the moment they’d met—like an out-of-body experience. She wasn’t in control. Her body was—hot, feverish, and needy. Garrett Hadley had the power to break her. It was only a matter of time before he did. He could put an end to the unbearable throbbing between her thighs. Garrett was right about one thing, whatever the hell the black magic was between them, it was much bigger than sex. Unfortunately, her immediate need was so great, Imani’s brain couldn’t function. All she wanted was to have him rocking so deep inside of her that she wouldn’t be able to walk for a week. Based on what she felt when her legs were wrapped around his waist, he could do it. Imani could barely speak when she replied with a breathless, “Yes. Whatever is happening between us, it feels unlike anything I’ve ever experienced.”
Even if she hadn’t spoken the words, Garrett could see the answer written all over her face. “It does for me too.” Frustrated, he raked his hands through his hair. “Look, I won’t be with you tonight. Not just because I don’t want to disrespect your father’s home, but because I’ve got a lot of shit in my life to clean up. I already allowed this to go too far. If I’m honest, I don’t know how long that’s going to take.” He caressed the side of her cheek. “When I take you, I want to be free and clear. Not a married man with all kinds of drama surrounding him.”
Everything he said made sense, but Imani’s body didn’t want to listen.
“I promise, I’ll make this up to you. In the meantime, can we take our time? Maybe get to know each other?”
She didn’t like his answers but could understand completely. Deflated, Imani blew out a breath. “I understand. I just wish . . . are you sure there isn’t anything I can do to change your mind?”
“I’m close to the edge. I’m sure you can probably make me re-think everything with one kiss, but I’m hoping you won’t.”
When he put it like that what was she supposed to say? Imani gave up for now. “I won’t put any pressure on you, but I’m going to hold you to your promise to make this up to me.”
Garrett had to stop himself from placing a tender kiss on her lips. “I wouldn’t expect anything less.”
He wasn’t going to get a wink of sleep thinking about all the amazing things he wanted to do to her body, but it was more than that. For the first time in a long time, something was stirring deep within the pit of his stomach, something that felt close to excitement for all of the possibilities to come.
Reflecting on emotions he kept locked deep within, Garrett had a strong suspicion that Imani Jones might be the key to unlocking everything.
Chapter 12
Imani woke up exhausted. She took a cold shower after coming back inside last night and one this morning. It took both to get her hormones under control. Imani knew it wasn’t all about the sex. It was more, much more. She could only hope he meant the words he’d said last night. Until then, she would do her best to remain on her best behavior.
Garrett was leaving this afternoon, so there was that. Was he going to keep in touch? It sounded like he wanted to. Then again, they were in a precarious position last night.
Imani smiled to herself as she thought back about her boldness. She has been
