33. Nolan

CHAPTER 33

Nolan

“ O h, fuck!” Katie’s fingers tighten in my hair. I love getting her to scream when Cody isn’t here. While having to be quiet despite doing whatever it takes to make each other moan has become one of my top kinks, being able to hear every sound Katie makes is by far my favorite.

“You make the sweetest noises.” I lap at Katie’s clit, edging her for the third time.

“I’ll be making different ones if you don’t let me come soon.” She lifts her hips and pulls my head closer to her pussy.

“Yes, ma’am.” I double down on my efforts, giving her everything I have to make her explode. It only takes a minute, and when she does, I have to squeeze the base of my cock to keep from coming with her. “Goddamn, little dove. I fucking love watching you explode.”

“How the hell are you so good at that? Never mind. I don’t want to know the answer.” She waves her hand in the air. Her naked, sated body is spread out on the bed. I love how melty she gets after she comes. She barely even notices that she doesn’t have a stitch of clothing on. She’s completely comfortable in her own skin. It’s addicting.

I swipe my tongue across her belly, then take her nipple into my mouth, making her mewl. “I’m only good at it because I pay attention. Your body gives me signals when I do something right and when I don’t.” I lean over her, my fists on either side of her head.

“Hmph.” Katie narrows her eyes. The smirk trying to tilt her mouth ruins the effect. “Good answer.” She grabs my chin and pulls me down to kiss her. I will never get enough of her mouth. As long as I’m alive, I’ll want her. That’s all there is to it.

Katie’s hands slide down my flanks. Her soft palms send goose bumps shooting through my skin.

“So.” Kiss. “Fucking.” Kiss. “Addicting.” My last kiss hits her teeth when Katie smiles at me. We both breathe out a laugh until she pulls my hips down toward her center. My cock nestles itself in its favorite place to live. Katie pulls her knees back, opening herself to me in every way possible. Using the head of my cock, I test her slickness, sliding up and down her slit until she’s bucking up into me. Her need is clear, and I give us both what we want.

With a couple of thrusts, I hit the spot deep inside Katie that makes her gasp. She always looks so surprised when I hit it. It doesn’t seem to matter how many times I do it either.

My movements are measured, and our eye contact never wavers. This connection is overwhelming. How did I not know love could feel like this? Is it just Katie who makes me feel like this? It has to be. No other person has ever taken me over, body and soul, the way she has.

“Nolan,” she moans. My emotions are reflecting back at me in her brown eyes. There’s not a single fear or reservation there any longer. My forehead drops to hers as my thrusts increase in speed. I slide my hand behind her neck to keep her where I want her. She’s never getting away from me. No matter what hurdles we have to face, she’s mine. Forever.

“I love you,” I whisper against her mouth. My eyes close as pleasure sweeps over me. Katie’s body clamps down hard as she comes, taking me with her without a thought.

“I love you more,” Katie says when our breathing starts even out.

“Not possible.”

“Debatable.” She runs her hands along my back in soothing patterns. I finally find the strength to peel my body from hers. It’s not easy, but I’d rather keep her in my life than crush her to death. We move to shower together, washing each other’s bodies with loving strokes.

“When is Cody supposed to get home from my mom and dad’s?”

“Sometime this evening. When I told her I could pick him up for dinner, she said she would never send her boys home with empty bellies.”

I laugh. “That’s such a Cindy Ellis thing to say.”

“So we have a couple more hours.”

“Oh, let’s order Athena’s Table,” I suggest. Cody isn’t a big fan of Greek food, so we rarely have it.

We step out of the shower and get dressed. I call to order food while Katie gets us beers from the fridge. We cuddle on the couch to watch the reality show we are both obsessed with. It’s like watching a train wreck. You can’t tear your eyes away.

A knock on the door makes us both frown. I get up from the couch to see who’s here.

“Is that our food? You just ordered like ten minutes ago.”

I open the door to a guy standing on our front step. “Can I help you?”

“I’m looking for Katherine Cole.”

Katie comes up next to me. “That’s me. ”

He hands her an envelope. “You’ve been served.” Before we can say anything, he turns and walks back to his car. I don’t take my eyes off Katie as I shut the front door.

“This is it, isn’t it?” Katie’s terrified eyes meet mine.

“Probably.”

She walks to the kitchen and sits at the island to open the envelope. She pulls out the papers, confirming our worry. Bryce has officially sued Katie for custody.

“He’s going to try for full custody?” Her head whips over to me. “He’s got to be joking.”

“He’ll never get it. We both know that.” I slide my hand down her back. “Let’s call Adam. He could help us find an attorney who can handle this mess.”

“No.” Katie stands.

I shake my head as if I didn’t just hear her right. “What do you mean, no? We need to do something.”

“ We don’t need to do anything. I need to find a lawyer that won’t bankrupt me, and I’ll probably need to take some time off work if this drags out.” She starts to pace, muttering to herself about her to-do list.

I stare at her in shock. She’s serious right now. “Katie. You don’t have to do this on your own. We can help you.”

“This is my problem. My mess to fix. Character witnesses are still a thing, right? Fuck. I have no idea what I’ll need.” She yanks open a drawer in the kitchen and pulls out a notepad and pen. She starts writing furiously, and I can no longer stand the distance between us. I move around the island and put my hand on her back. I need her to know I’m here for her.

“Don’t.” She shakes out of my touch. “I need to focus.”

Helplessness swamps me. My shoulders fall with defeat as I move back to the bar stool. This isn’t about me. It’s about Cody. It’s about figuring out what’s best for him. I just thought I’d be able to help keep him here with us. He’s come to mean more to me than I can even put into words. I love him just as much as I love his mother.

But how can I protect him if I’m being kept on the sidelines?