“You think you’re going to need all of those?” I ask him.
“Maybe not today, but yeah, we’re going to need them.”
All right then. I watch in fascination as he tears open the small package and slides it over his length. He takes a step toward the bed, and I hold up the covers, allowing him to take it and slide back under the covers. He settles between my thighs, and suddenly all is right in my world.
“Full disclosure?” he asks, smoothing my hair from my face. I nod. “This is going to be quick.”
A slow smile spreads across my face. “They have pills for that,” I tease.
“I might have to look into that.” He kisses me lightly. “I’ve craved the feeling of being inside you since the moment I pulled out the first time. I know me, and I know how bad I want you.” He gives a slight shrug.
“Is this a one-time thing?”
“Hell no.”
I mimic his shrug. “Then it doesn’t matter. I mean, if we need to practice for your stamina, I could get on board with that. You know, taking one for the team and all that.” I can barely contain my laughter, that is until he pushes inside me.
“What’s wrong, babe?” he chides.
I shake my head. “Perfect.”
“You’re perfect.” Bending his head, he presses his lips to mine. All laughter and conversation are lost as we lose ourselves in one another. His lips never leave mine. Not when his hands clasp tightly onto mine, holding them over our heads, and not when I feel my orgasm crash through my body like a hurricane. It’s not until we’re both spent and sated that his lips leave mine.
“You’re incredible, Aspen,” he whispers, his lips next to my ear.
I can’t speak, not yet. He’s stolen my ability to form words, so I do all that I can, and that’s hold him close. My grip is tight, and I can’t help but think that I never want to let him go.
Never.
“This kitchen is insane,” I say about an hour later. I’m sitting on the island in one of his T-shirts while he makes us bacon and eggs for breakfast. “Thank you for making me breakfast. A girl could get used to this.”
He steps to the island and kisses me softly. “Thankfully, you were thinking ahead and picked up some groceries when you bought drinks last night. Otherwise, I’d be feeding you leftover pizza for breakfast.”
“Nothing wrong with pizza for breakfast,” I tell him.
“No. But I like that I’m cooking for you after our first night here.” He plates up our bacon and eggs just as there’s a knock at the door.
Panicked, I look down at my bare legs as I’m in nothing but his T-shirt. “I should go change,” I say, but he stops me.
“No. This is our home, you stay. I’ll see who it is.”
“Conrad, I’m in nothing but your T-shirt. I don’t even have a bra on!” I exclaim.
“Exactly how I want you. Here.” He reaches for his hoodie that he had on yesterday and tosses it to me. “You can put this on too, but don’t move.” He points at me and grins.
I don’t know why, but I stay put, my ass perched on the counter, and slide the sweatshirt over my head.
“We’re just eating breakfast. Are you all hungry?” I hear him ask.
I’m going to kill him.
“Come on in,” he says, and I hear the door shut. “Babe, our siblings are here,” he calls out, giving me a heads-up.
I tug on the sweatshirt, and it covers me, but I still feel uncomfortable. At least they can’t tell I’m not wearing a bra or panties. Don’t judge.
“Hey, sis.” Aurora smiles.
“Hi.” I wave awkwardly.
Conrad walks in behind them and comes to stand between my legs. He picks up his plate and begins to eat. “I can make more if you’re hungry,” he tells them.
“Nah, we just ate.” Grant grins. “We just wanted to stop in and see if you all planned to go back to the hospital today. We’re headed there now.”
“We haven’t talked about it,” Conrad tells him.
Aurora has her nose buried in her phone while the brothers talk while I sit awkwardly on the island, staring at Conrad’s bare chest. It’s not until I hear my sister that I pull my eyes to her. Her grin is huge, and I know without a doubt she’s up to something.
“Aspen, I have a song I want you to hear,” she tells me. It’s then that “I Just Had Sex” by Lonely Island plays from her phone. She bobs her head to the beat and starts singing the lyrics. Conrad and Grant are cracking up laughing. I try my hardest to keep a straight face, but I can’t, and I end up joining them.
“You earned that one,” Grant tells me with a smile.
“I’m sorry.” Aurora beams. “I had to do it.”
“We’re even,” I tell her.
“We’ll see.” She chuckles.
Conrad, who is already finished with his breakfast, while my plate remains untouched, places his hands on my thighs. “You want to go back to the hospital?” he asks me.
“Sure.”
“Mom’s bringing food. Anything we need to do?”
“Nah, she’s got it all handled. You know Mom, she lives for feeding her family.”
I can’t help but think I’d be the same way with my kids. “I still have the magic bars from last night that we never got to eat. I’ll bring those,” I tell them.
“Sounds like a plan,” Grant agrees.
“Wait, who has Carter?” Conrad asks.
“They dropped him off at Mom and Dad’s. They’re going to visit early.”
“We can watch him,” I tell Conrad.
“We offered too,” Aurora tells me. “Owen insisted they wouldn’t stay long. Besides, I can guarantee we get kicked out at one point or another. There is a lot of us.” She smiles warmly at her husband.
“We’ll see you there?” Grant asks Conrad.
“Yeah, we’ll get a shower and head over.” With a wave, my sister and her husband turn and head for the front door.
“Oh, Aspen.” Aurora stops and turns to look at me.
“Yeah?”
“Don’t forget to wipe down the counter.” She winks, and then they’re gone.
“Remind me to never let you answer the door again. Not unless I’m fully dressed,” I tell Conrad.
He smiles and hands me my plate. “Does that mean you plan on sleeping here more often?”
I ignore him, taking a big bite of my eggs. He throws his head back in laughter. The sound fills my heart and my soul. We both know he’s worn me down. I’m tired of fighting, and I can’t resist him. Not even if I really wanted to.
Chapter 28
Aspen
“Do you have to go home?” Conrad asks.
We’re sitting on the couch at his new place. He’s lived here for a week, and every day he’s asked me when I’m moving in. “Yes. I have so much laundry to do, and I need to clean out my refrigerator. I’ve been spending so much time here, all the food is expired, and I need to toss it before it starts to stink.”