Chapter 14

FOURTEEN

R eid led Brianne through his penthouse, his hand resting lightly on the small of her back. The tour had started casually enough, but with each room, Brianne felt the tension between them ratchet up a notch. It was as if her body started a countdown until she could get him naked.

"And this," Reid said, pushing open a heavy wooden door, "is my office."

Brianne stepped inside and let out a low whistle. The room was stunning - wall-to-wall bookshelves filled with leather-bound volumes, a cozy seating area with plush armchairs, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering a breathtaking view of the city skyline. But what truly caught her eye was the massive desk dominating the center of the room.

"Wow," she breathed, running her hand along the smooth, polished surface. "This desk is amazing. I bet you could fit an entire gaming setup on here with room to spare."

Reid chuckled, moving to stand beside her. "I'm more of a paperwork guy, but I'm sure it could handle whatever gaming rig you threw at it."

Brianne turned to face him, suddenly aware of how close they were standing. "You know, I've always had a thing for big desks," she said, her voice low and teasing.

Reid's eyebrows shot up, a slow smile spreading across his face. "Is that so?" He took a step closer, effectively trapping her between his body and the desk. "And what exactly is it about big desks that appeals to you?"

Brianne's heart raced as she looked up at him, her lips curving into a mischievous smile. "Oh, you know. The space, the stability..." She leaned back slightly, resting her palms on the desk's surface. "The potential for alternative uses."

Reid's eyes darkened, his hands coming to rest on either side of her on the desk. "Alternative uses, huh? Care to elaborate?"

Instead of answering, Brianne reached up and pulled him down for a kiss. Reid responded immediately, one hand tangling in her hair while the other wrapped around her waist, pulling her flush against him.

Brianne gasped as Reid lifted her effortlessly, setting her on the edge of the desk. She wrapped her legs around his waist, drawing him closer as their kisses grew more heated.

"You know," Reid murmured against her neck, "I think I'm developing a new appreciation for this desk myself."

Brianne laughed breathlessly, her fingers working at the buttons of his shirt. "Glad I could broaden your horizons."

Brianne pulled away from Reid, unsure if she was making herself look too desperate by throwing herself at him. But she had a hard time keeping her hands to herself. Plus, the way he looked at her made her all hot and bothered.

"Those are some big windows," she said, clearing her throat. "Do those blinds open?"

His gaze stayed on her lips before he licked his own. "Yeah." He walked to the other side of his office and pressed a button. An entire wall of blinds lifted to show the moonlight over the city. Being at the penthouse of the building meant he had the best view of Central Park and the city below.

She wanted him so much, it was starting to worry her. "Maybe I should go home," she said and turned away from him, glancing at the large wall full of books.

She didn't hear him come close. Before she knew it, he spun her around and took her mouth. The kiss was rough. Hard. Fast. Hungry. Everything she was trying to control in herself, he pushed to the surface with that single meeting of their lips.

A low rumble traveled from his chest to hers. He kissed from her jaw to her throat. Clothes came off in a lust-induced frenzy. Then his lips were on her breast, sucking and licking. He made her crazy.

"There is no escape from this," he said. "No escape from us."

She moaned, pressing her body into him. "No."

"And you don't want to leave, do you, love?" he rumbled. A soft growl sounded from him.

"Reid," she moaned. "God, that is so sexy."

Another rumble sounded around her nipple. It sent a wave of heat straight to her clit. The world shifted and he had her on her desk, pushing her legs apart. He sniffed, a loud groan coming from him. He stared at her—from her hard nipples down to her sex.

"You," he said, "are so fucking sexy."

He ran his fingers down her jaw. Zaps of electricity warmed her everywhere he touched. He cupped her breast and flicked his thumb over her nipple. The heated trail continued. He cupped his other hand between her legs, fondling her and making her whimper.

"Reid, god!"

"Feel that, love? You're hot and wet. You want me just as much as I want you."

She really did want him. "Reid, yes. Now."

He slid a finger into her and her muscles gripped around his digit. "That's what I want. You holding me tight."

He pressed a kiss to the center of her chest. "Have no doubt in your mind, Brianne. You're mine." He inhaled hard and her sex slickened more. "I will eat you like you're my last meal, and then," he gave a feral grin, "then I'm going to fill you."

She gasped.

He licked his lips and fingered her. "Forever isn't going to be long enough for us, love."

"How about we focus on right now?" she moaned.

A whimper left her lips as she watched his muscled body lower to settle his face between her thighs. He lifted her legs to his shoulders. She crossed her feet behind his head, pressing the heels of her feet into his back.

She leaned all the way back on the desk. He wrapped his arms around her thighs, tugged her down, and lifted, bringing her ass off the desk, pushing her knees wider. She ran her nails into his hair and made a soft moaning sound when he kissed her inner thigh.

"Reid…"

"Do that again."

She cleared her throat, unsure what he was talking about. "Reid?"

"Say my name, sweetheart. I love hearing you do it."

She took a sharp breath. He was so close. His breath was right on her. "Reid..."

He breathed over her clit and glanced at her. He took a featherlight swipe of her clit with his tongue, enough for the legs around his ears to press against his head.

She choked on the air struggling into her lungs. She bit her lips and gripped his hair tightly. "Please, Reid. Make me come."

She hadn't finished when he dropped his head farther and did a long, slow lick from back to front.

Her back arched. Her blood heated with every swipe of his tongue on her sex. Her grip on his hair tightened. Tension gathered around her core, a quick twining that would unravel with her release. Another swipe of his tongue and she moaned for him to go faster. Harder.

She yanked his head closer to her sex. He rumbled over her feverish skin. The vibration combined with his licks was like having a vibrator right at her pleasure center.

A loud scream sounded in the room.

He pulled legs from around his head and helped her bring them down. He stood, his face wet with her orgasm. She pulled him close for a kiss. He gave it. Deep. Fast. Then she was off the desk, her body draped over it instead of lying on it.

He slid a hand to her ass and rumbled. "Beautiful."

"What?" she asked, glancing over her shoulder and catching him licking his lips and staring at her cheeks.

"Your ass."

She flushed. "Ah, thank you."

She splayed her hands on the hardwood of her desk. He leaned forward, pressing into her ass and grabbing clumps of her hair. With a gentle tug, he came close, his lips by her ear. "Brianne," he whispered and kissed her shoulder. "I want you. Now."

"Yesss."

She was finally going to get him inside her. He pulled away for a second. Then he grabbed her hips and tugged her back, pressing into her entrance.

With a hard, hard thrust, he drove deep into her, stretching her muscles to the limit.

She leaned harder on the desk. He yanked on her hair, holding her in place.

He thrust deeply and pulled back, taking the air in her lungs with him.

"Every time," he rumbled in his gravelly voice, pulling out and driving forth. "I slide into you," he nibbled on her shoulder. She loved when he did that."I want to mate with you, Brianne. You're the only woman I want."

"Reid…"

"You are. My mate."

He bit the back of her shoulder. He pushed her to the edge. "I want to feel you come around me." He dug his hand into her hip and increased his speed. "I want you shaking under me." He kissed the back of her neck, licking circles with his tongue. "You know you want it too. Tell me."

She gasped for air. "I do."

He growled. He slapped both his hands at her hips and squeezed as he thrust faster into her.

"Reid," she whimpered.

There was no notice. One second he was driving into her like an animal and the next, her body soared. Her pussy gripped him in a tight fist. Waves of pleasure coursed through her and her previously tense muscles turned lax.

Reid growled. His fingers dug into her hips. He thrust once, twice, and stopped, tensing at her back. His cock thickened inside her. He filled her with his heat. This was unbelievable. Twice now, he'd fucked her senseless.

She gasped for air, grateful she lay over his desk, trying to figure out what just happened. They drew in harsh breaths for long moments before he gathered her into his arms. She curled her arms around his neck and sighed.

"This isn't about your game any longer, Brianne," he said as he carried her down the hall. "You and I are so much more than just getting your game back." He pressed a kiss to her forehead. "What we have isn't going anywhere, love. It's just beginning."

Brianne licked her lips as he deposited her on the bed and moaned at how good it felt for him to blanket her with his body. "Reid…I don't think-"

"Don't think, love. Don't question. Don't wonder. Know." He cupped her cheek and brushed a kiss on her lips. "Know that you're meant to be mine. Mine, Brianne."

She sighed at the feel of his hand roaming her body. "Yours."

"Yes, beautiful. Mine."

Brianne knew this was a turning point. She had so many emotions coursing through her but the biggest was fear. Fear that he might not be feeling as deeply as she was. But the way he looked at her with complete adoration and possession melted her to the core. She had developed deep feelings for Reid in a short amount of time. Did he feel the same? His eyes and the way he held her screamed yes, but could he love her? Did he want forever with her? Because she was envisioning a future that only Reid could make a reality.