“Gray,” she said. “I’m going to come. Oh, yes, I’m going to come.” He lapped at her pu**y, then latched onto her clit and took her there. She grabbed the nearest pillow and screamed into it as she let go. He held on to her hips and licked her until she was moaning again, and then he unzipped his pants and sank into her while she was still quivering.
Her eyes widened with shock as he grasped her hands and lifted them above her head.
“I want you to scream again for me,” he said, pulling back only to thrust harder and bury himself deep.
She reached underneath his shirt and scraped her nails down his back. “Yes. Just like that. Harder.”
He loved that she matched him, that she arched against him, squeezing his hand as he powered inside her, faster and faster, grinding against her until she tightened around him.
He kissed her, his tongue sucking hers inside until she whimpered and bucked against him. He wanted her to come again, wanted to feel her pu**y grab his dick in a tight vise and squeeze the come right out of him. And when he felt the tremors, he rubbed against her, rocking his pelvis over her sensitive flesh until she cried out against his lips. He raised her knee and buried himself deep, lifting her butt with his hand and powering up into her as he came with a harsh groan, emptying himself into her.
Out of breath and sweating, he rested his lips against her neck, loving the feel of her soft fingertips stroking his back.
When he came to his senses, he realized what he’d done.
He’d taken her, fast and furious—and without a condom.
He’d used her. He’d satisfied his own needs and taken, without thought for her needs or what she wanted.
He was no better than his father.
NINETEEN
EVELYN FLOATED BACK DOWN TO REALITY, NOT EVEN caring they were at his parents’ house, that someone might have heard. What they’d shared was passionate and wild and like nothing she could have ever imagined.
But she could tell the moment everything had changed. One minute she and Gray were locked together. He was kissing her neck, lazily stroking her leg. The next, he tensed, and his head shot up, panic written all over his face.
“Oh, shit. Evelyn, I’m so sorry.”
She frowned. “For what? For this? I’m not. I know it’s a little unorthodox, being at your parents’, but honestly—”
“No.” He jumped off the bed and she realized they were both still half clothed, which made what had just happened between them so much—sexier.
She sat up. “What’s wrong?” He’d been so upset earlier, and she had no idea why, though she suspected it had something to do with his father. She wished he would open up to her, talk to her about what bothered him.
He grabbed his pants, slid them on, and zipped them up. “I didn’t use a condom. I am never—and I mean never—irresponsible like that. I can’t apologize enough.”
“Oh. I’m on the pill, Gray. You don’t have to worry about me becoming pregnant. I assume you’re always careful about protection, as am I.”
He sat on the bed next to her and picked up her hand. “I am always careful. I’ve never been with a woman without protection before. I hope you believe that. I’ll get tests. I get tested frequently. Jesus, I am so sorry.”
She felt so bad for him, for this day he was having. She stroked up and down his arm. “Quit beating yourself up over this. I loved sharing this moment with you today.
Didn’t you?”
“I used you to make myself feel better.”
“You made me come—twice. I hardly feel used.”
His lips curved in a hint of a smile. “That’s good. But I still feel shitty.”
“Well, if you’re going to continue to self-flagellate, I suppose you could buy me some diamonds.”
He snorted out a laugh. “You don’t seem like the diamonds-as-apology type of woman.”
“That’s quite possibly the nicest thing anyone’s ever said to me.”
She got up and went into the attached bathroom to clean up. Lord, her hair was a mess, her lips were puffy, and she had to do some definite damage control. She smoothed her hair and corrected her clothing, but there was nothing she could do about the flush on her face. Hopefully people would think it was the heat.
Gray came in and wound his arms around her, then kissed her temple. “I love making love with you. But I was wrapped up in my own head—” He pointed to his forehead. “This one. And not thinking about covering up the other one. I’m sorry for not thinking about your protection.”
She turned in his arms, then lifted up to kiss him. “Thank you. But I got caught up in the heat of the moment, too. Remember, it takes two people. We’re fine, okay?”
“Okay.” He kissed her. “And I’m sorry about that shit with my dad. He screws with my head even without trying. I ruined your day.”
“You didn’t ruin my day at all.”
“Let’s go do the speech and photos thing.”
“Don’t do that on my account, Gray.”
“I am doing it for you. And for my mom. But most important, I’m doing it for me. I made a commitment and I’m going to stick with it. The old man isn’t going to run me off anymore.”
She slid her fingers up his arms. He was relaxed, no tension in his muscles. “If you’re certain that’s what you want, let’s go.”
“I’m sure.”
They found the senator outside with Loretta. He looked concerned when they met up, not upset or angry.
“Everything okay?” he asked.
Gray gave a curt nod. “Fine. Sorry for the delay. Are you ready to get started?”
Evelyn squeezed his arm. “I’ll get the media in place, then we can begin.”
She got everyone assembled, then went up to the podium and introduced Gray.
He was perfect as he spoke about the holiday, what it meant to him, and thanked those in service for fighting for his country. And though he didn’t highlight his father’s accomplishments as senator, you couldn’t tell there was friction between them or what Gray personally felt about his dad as he introduced him. He was polite and courteous as he made the introduction. Then the senator stepped up and they hugged briefly before the senator took the podium to make his remarks.
All in all, a great few moments, and she’d have good quotes, photos, and sound bites for social media.