Chapter 17

Chapter Seventeen

L ila had just finished taking a shower and walked out into the expansive bedroom, wearing nothing but a large towel, when she spotted Brian sitting on the edge of the bed.

He was as quiet as a church mouse, but his body language was loud. He didn’t seem to hear or see her come into the bedroom because his back was facing her. His head hung low, and his shoulders were slumped. Brian’s entire being screamed I didn’t get the deal !

Lila squared her shoulders, ready to lift him up and encourage him to keep fighting until the right deal came along because clearly, Glenmore was an idiot not to partner with them.

Barefoot, Lila walked quietly toward him and gently placed a hand on his shoulder. “Glenmore sucks, and they can kick rocks in open-toed shoes.”

Slowly, Brian half-turned. His face was emotionless, and then a slow grin spread across his face. “Now, is that any way to talk about our newest sponsor?”

Lila’s hands went to her throat. “Seriously?”

He nodded. “Seriously. It’s basically a done deal. I mean, we’ll have the lawyers look over the paperwork, but we shook on it this morning.”

When Brian fully turned to face her, Lila could see her favorite bottle of merlot and the biggest bouquet of pink roses she’d ever seen. He’d purposely kept them on the floor and out of view. She swatted his shoulder. “You baited me!”

His grin was brilliant. “A little. I heard you in the shower and figured I’d surprise you with these.” Brian handed Lila the delicate pink petals before lifting the bottle. “And this is for us. Figured we’d have our own private celebration before I tell the team.”

Lila raised her hands in the air and waved them around in a circle. “Yass! But first, tell me every little detail.” Her movements caused her towel to slip. She giggled and caught it before all her lady bits were on full display. “Oops.”

Brian stood and pulled Lila into his arms. “You keep doing all that, and the storytelling is going to be hella short.”

“Okay, okay. I’m just so excited. You and Colby deserve this and so much more, but I’ll chill out because I do want to know everything.”

“I won’t lie; it felt too easy.”

“What do you mean?”

“Don’t get me wrong, Glenmore is a solid company, and I believe in Lockwood...”

Lila waved him off. “No, no, no! Don’t you dare put anything negative in the atmosphere. This is a win. No more and no less.”

“Of course it is. That’s not what I meant.” Brian sat back down on the bed, taking Lila with him and holding her close like the precious jewel in his pocket.

“Then, what?”

“It’s not hard to pitch Lockwood. We have all the tangibles on our side.” Brian started to list them. “We have a Hall of Fame crew chief in Cyrus. Gonzo is the best car chief in the business. Our engineers are magicians, and Cyrus and Ben are probably the best spotters the sport has ever seen.”

“I know. It just blows my mind that, in this day and age, misogyny and racism have been such a big obstacle when there is money to be made.”

“Yeah. After speaking with Glenmore, I’m starting to think there might be more to it than that.”

“What?” Lila was genuinely curious.

“I don’t know. I can’t quite put my finger on it, yet, but...” Brian paused as he reflected on his conversation with Glenmore .

“What do you mean?” Lila was intrigued and wanted him to elaborate more.

He shrugged. “I don’t know. Maybe we’ve been going about funding all wrong. It might be time to attack things in a different way, but that’s a conversation for another day. Today, we got a win. We needed this not just for financial reasons but for morale. It’s not enough to fund next season, but it is enough to get us through the next few races while I continue to search for more sponsors.”

If Liam had taught Brian anything, it was always to have several backup plans. He would celebrate today and get back to work tomorrow.

Lila nodded in agreement. “Absolutely!” Seductively, she bit her lower lip and wiggled her bottom. Her eyes changed from an intense stare to a mischievous glint just as her towel happened to slip and fall to her waist. “Oops.” Her eyes widened as she feigned surprise. “It just keeps falling.”

In one smooth movement, Brian lifted her body, removed the towel, and tossed it across the room, sitting her on top of his semi-hard cock.

Automatically, Lila twisted her body. She wrapped her legs around his waist and arms around his neck. Her skin was still moist from the shower, and he could feel the heat from her sex penetrate through his slacks.

Brian leaned in close. His lips hovered close to hers. So close that his breath tickled Lila’s upper lip. “I’m a lucky bastard.”

Breathlessly, Lila managed to respond. “You are.”

Her eyes fluttered closed when Brian covered her lips with his. Their kiss was scorching. It was intense and filled with a blend of urgency and tenderness as they became lost within each other.

Brian tightened his hold around her as he placed heated kisses down the column of her neck, and Lila tilted her head slightly to give him better access.

Her body was tingling all over, and her swollen center was super sensitive but ready for everything Brian could give. Unfortunately, he was still fully dressed, and she needed to do something about that. Lila rolled her hips against his thickening hardness to egg him on.

They were perfectly aligned as Lila sat directly on Brian’s cock that was now straining his pants.

Brian thrust his tongue into her mouth, and Lila tightened her hold. She brought her knees up to his hips as he covered her body with his own.

Their kiss was intense and a precursor to what Brian planned to do to her body. As much as he wanted to go slow, that was going to be impossible.

He wondered if it would always be like this. Would their desire for each other always be this powerful?

In a flash, Brian stood, lifting Lila with him, quickly turning her around and placing her on the bed.

Brian spoke his thoughts aloud. “You’re fuckin’ beautiful.” He wasted zero time taking off his own clothes quickly, tossing them...hell, he didn’t know where, nor did he care.

He leaned over Lila and recaptured her lips. Their heavy breathing and the sucking sounds of their kisses filled the room. Their mouths moved in a searing rhythm, each kiss deeper and more urgent.

Lila’s hands gripped his shoulders, her fingers digging in as the kiss intensified, growing bolder and more consuming. Time seemed to blur. All that mattered was the two of them.

Her hands explored the length of his muscular body, traveling lower and lower until she was able to capture the object she knew would give her immense pleasure.

She squeezed.

Brian almost lost it. He had to hold back a growl. He pushed her hands away and placed them back on his shoulders.

He wanted Lila too much. If he allowed her to continue, it would be over before it started.

Lila bit her lower lip as Brian slid his hand between her thighs and used his fingers to separate her swollen pussy lips and then pushed a finger inside.

She was warm, wet, and ready.

Lila tore her lips away from his as soft moans escaped from between them. Her eyes rolled into the back of her head, and she lifted her hips off the mattress, requiring more.

The smell of sex in the air was a powerful aphrodisiac. It made Brian drunk with want. He pushed a second finger inside her needy body and crisscrossed them.

Lila was panting and breathless. “Brian, please...” She dug her nails into his back as her body clenched.

“You sure?” His voice was strained.

Lila nodded. “Soooo sure.” She was so eager she couldn’t keep still.

Brian plunged into her sweet body and groaned. Heaven.

Lila wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her naked body into his. She wrapped her legs around his waist as she met him thrust for thrust. The bed squeaked every time Brian pulled out and then shoved his cock back inside.

The mattress was taking a beating. Brian drilled into Lila like a piston, creating a smacking sound that echoed throughout the room every time they came together.

Brian was praying he could keep his shit together long enough to give Lila the best climax of her life.

Lila gasped, starting to feel the beginnings of an orgasm.

He felt it too. “Shit, Lila!” Her inner walls started to convulse around him, and it spurred him on.

A thin layer of sweat covered them.

One thrust—two—three more, and for a moment, Lila blacked out. She saw stars. She spasmed all around him, sending Brian over the edge too.

Sated, Lila exhaled.

Brian kissed her gently as she returned to earth. As their bodies cooled, Lila snuggled into his arms and tight embrace. Content, she grazed her fingernails up and down his arm.

Brian nuzzled into the side of her neck. “That was some good ass cake.”

Lila laughed out loud. “Maybe next time, I’ll make you some pudding.”