Just Say Yes (23 page)

Once Cass was as naked as Alex, he settled himself between her legs once more, enjoying the sensation of them wrapping around him as he guided himself inside her. He started slowly, wanting to feel every inch of himself move in and out of her. He also knew how much it teased her—the gentle grind against her. Cass ceased the licking on his neck to whisper “Faster” in Alex's ear, a request he was always happy to comply with. He sped up and the two quickly found their rhythm, their heart rates and breaths increasing with every thrust. Alex could feel Cass tightening around him, bringing him closer to release.

“God, Alex,” Cass let out as part of an exhalation.

He could tell she was getting closer, and brought his hand up to tangle in her hair, pulling gently as he increased the speed of his hips even more, working them both toward their much-needed release. At last he felt her clench around him, her body pulsating against his cock as she released a throaty moan and a few soft curse words. He let her ride out her orgasm before concentrating on his own, which came a few moments later as he pumped inside her, hard and fast.

He pulled out of her after a few seconds and headed to the bathroom. By the time he got back, Cass was already in a baggy T-shirt and flipping through the channels. “You going to hang out for a bit?” she asked. “I'm sure one of the eighteen
Fast and the Furious
movies is on somewhere.”

Alex laughed, but it was the truth. He'd watch those movies anytime they were on, and everyone knew it. He thought about taking her up on her offer. There was nothing that appealed to him more at the moment than a movie and waking up curled around a half-naked—or fully naked—Cass. But before he could open his mouth to reply, Cass opened hers. Except it was to let out a slow yawn. Though it was hard for him to admit it, he knew it was in both of their best interests to get some rest. He gave her a small smile before he started collecting his clothes from the floor and dressing. “I actually have some work I should probably get done before I go in tomorrow morning.”

“All right,” Cass said, pulling her hair up into a loose ponytail as she walked Alex to the door so she could lock the dead bolt behind him. “Drive safely.”

“Always,” he replied with a smile. “And I'm going to stop by next door and say something about the music. You'll never be able to sleep with that going on.”

Cass playfully rolled her eyes, but Alex didn't care. Protecting people close to him was something ingrained too deeply in his personality, and he couldn't shut it off.

“You want me to wait here in case they jump you?” she said teasingly, but he knew the offer was sincere.

“Nah, I'll be fine. If they start getting rowdy I'll flash my badge and gun. That usually settles people down.” He shot her a mischievous smirk before she closed the door behind him. Then he headed down the hall toward the noise. A loud bang of his fist on the door caused the music to cut off and a shaggy-looking kid to answer the door.

“Can I help you?”

Alex quickly appraised the person in front of him. He was most likely a college kid. Alex wondered how he could even afford to live in the building until Alex saw the Tag Heuer watch on his wrist.
No doubt about it; someone has Daddy paying the rent.
“Yeah, man, would you mind turning the music down? Some of us have early mornings.”

The kid looked at Alex a second, probably trying to assess whether he should do as he was asked or not. “Sure, man. No problem.”

Good answer.
Alex was often thankful for his bulky frame. It kept people from trying to fuck with him. “Thanks. Have a good one.” Alex didn't wait for a reply as he turned and started toward the elevator, wondering if there was any better sleep aid than bowling and hot sex.

About the Author

Elizabeth Hayley
is the pen name for “Elizabeth” and “Hayley,” two friends who have been self-publishing romance novels since 2013. They are best known for their Strictly Business novels, including The Best Medicine, and their Pieces series, including Perfectly Ever After, Picking Up the Pieces, and Pieces of Perfect. They both live with their husbands and young children in Pennsylvania.

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