Synergy: New Adult Romantic Suspense (U-District, #1) (31 page)

TOO DAMNED SEXY
were the words that floated to the surface of his mind as Bryce watched Jade in the kitchen. Every time she’d reach for a bowl, or the salt, or who knows what, his shirt would pull away from her body, exposing her perky breasts. He salivated, wanting to taste her again. And he wanted to run his tongue along the edge of those sexy as hell panties that sat low along her hips. He sipped his wine. It was bitter compared to the sweet taste of her skin.

“It’s ready.” Jade picked up the large bowl of popcorn and napkins. “What?”

He was still staring at her. “You’re one hell of a sexy woman.” Why it took him so long to see her this way he would never know.

She stood on her tiptoes and kissed him. “And you’re one hot stud muffin.” She laughed and walked out to the living room.

He placed the wine glasses and the bottle on the coffee table and sat down on the couch beside her. “This stud muffin needs his shirt back.”

“No way, it’s too cold in here.” Jade leaned in to him.

He held her close. “So you’re a Transformers fan?”

“My favorite character is Bumble Bee.”

Bryce toyed with her hair as they ate popcorn. He couldn’t keep his mind on the movie, could only think about wanting to touch her again.

Jade licked salt from her fingers, and that did him in.

Screw the movie.
He pulled her fingers into his mouth, sucking hard, and getting the desired effect. Her eyes clouded over, no longer focused on the TV.

“Lie down next to me.” He shifted and pulled her down on the couch beside him.

“Can you see okay?”

“I can see just fine.” Bryce wasn’t focused on anything but her. Lightly, he ran his finger down her neck, between her breasts, over her stomach, and down her legs. Her skin was soft under his hands. She smelled of salt, strawberries, and sex.

He slipped his fingers under the shirt, pulling it away and exposing her beautiful breasts. The cool air hardened her nipples. Here, there was no urgent need. Here, he could slowly touch her.

Jade closed her eyes and her breathing became shallow. He loved the way she turned her body into his touch.

He slid his hands over the silk between her legs. Her breath hitched and he moved back to her breasts, taunting her. Gently, he circled her nipple with his tongue.

Goose bumps ran over her body, and moisture spread between her legs. Instinctively, she arched into him when he tasted her breast. As he suckled her nipple, his hand roamed down her stomach and under the red silk. Bryce gently stroked back and forth until her eyes flew open.

“Shh.” He kissed her lightly on the lips. Her college partners must not have done this for her. He was thankful. He wanted to be the one to give this to her.

Her entire body tensed, building for the climax.

“Relax, give yourself to me,” he whispered. “Let yourself feel it.”

Slowly, she spread her legs and let his fingers slip inside. Her stifled moans grew louder, her breathing became rapid, and her body flushed. She dug her fingers into his hip and the couch beside her.

Did she have any idea how beautiful she was? He moved his fingers rapidly now, loving the way her body opened up for him. Her breasts pleaded to be tasted, her neck begged to be kissed, the sweet flesh between her legs screamed to be taken.

She gasped when the orgasm took over. Her body convulsed until she went limp and relaxed beneath him.

Using his second condom, he gently positioned himself over her, his legs between hers. Bryce kissed her lips, not surprised when he didn’t get a response. If he didn’t act now, she would be asleep within minutes. His lips moved to her chin, down her neck, to her breast. He circled her nipple with his tongue until she responded.

His lips found hers again. Her mouth slowly reacting to his, opening for him. His tongue caressed hers, coaxing her to respond. He was rock hard, feeling her warm, supple body under his. Delicately, he slid into her, knowing she might be overly sensitive.

Her tongue reacted to his tender kiss. She caressed the muscles of his back with her fingertips, shooting shivers up his spine.

Now he felt one with her, not knowing where his body ended and hers started. Bryce moved slowly, deep inside her. It wasn’t the end result he was looking for, it was this. Being inside her, giving himself to her, and she giving herself to him.

Jade deepened the kiss.

He didn’t move fast, didn’t need to. There was no release that threatened to escape, and no need to hold back. All that mattered was this, this aching need to be close to her. She was wrapped tightly around him, her leg draped over his, her hands caressing his back, her lips touching his. He was so in love with her, but didn’t know how to say those three words, words he’d never said to a woman before. He couldn’t tell her yet, but he could show her, make love to her.

Jade skimmed her hands down to his butt and pulled him in deeper.

Bryce moaned.
How did I live without this passion for so long?

He set the pace Jade demanded, both with her hands and with her tongue. Her hips began to move under him, needing him to go faster. He quickened the pace, but wasn’t ready yet. He could feel her desire ramping up, her breathing rapid and hot.

She curved her legs around his, her stamina waning, and let him do the work. She was tired. Maybe he should stop. He didn’t know if he could release so quickly after the first time. He started to slow down.

“Please don’t stop,” she said breathlessly in his ear.

Those three words blasted a lightning bolt of arousal through his body. This was incredible.
She
was incredible. He was exhausted and invigorated at the same time. Bryce sped up, unintentionally moving to the beat of the movie’s credits.

Jade’s legs gripped his, her arms tight around his shoulders.

He was getting closer as her low, throaty moans intensified.

“Bryce, please.”

He held on, waiting for the right moment, letting himself go only when she screamed his name and her body started shuddering.

The orgasm rocked him to the core. The last of his energy expended in that single moment. He dropped on top of her, their bodies limp. Shifting, he pulled Jade on top of him, her body draped over his, her cheek over his heart.

Right where it belongs.

Bryce’s eyelids grew heavy with sleep.

He woke to a strange scratching on his hand. He opened one eye. Whiskers was licking his finger. Bryce scratched under the cat’s chin.

“What time is it?” Jade asked, not opening her eyes.

“I have no idea, looks like dawn. Your DVD player is flashing twelve.”

“I don’t know how to set the thing.”

“I’ll do it for you later.”

“’Kay,” Jade snuggled into him, pulling her leg over his. “Oh, looks like someone is ready to play this morning.”

“Can you blame me? I have a beautiful naked woman lying next to me.” Bryce ran his hand along her hip.

“Why don’t we just play hooky today? In fact, why don’t we just lock ourselves in here forever and have sex all day and all night?”

“What about food?” He placed his lips on hers.

“We can order out,” she said without pulling away from the kiss.

“Good idea.”

“I think we should get started right away.” Jade shifted on top of him and deepened the kiss.

Tasting the wine on her tongue, Bryce was instantly aroused. He shifted so he was on top of her. If she so much as touched him right now, he’d lose it. “I think we should eat breakfast first.”

“Need some energy before we get started?” Jade teased.

“Yeah, I need energy.” He planted kisses down her neck.

“I could make eggs or pancakes.”

“I’m hungry for something else.” Bryce let his tongue trail between her breasts and down her stomach.

“For what?” Jade asked huskily.

“I’m sure I’ll think of something.”

Jade gasped when Bryce’s tongue was between her legs.

She was completely intoxicating. He was hungry for her, hungrier than he’d ever been for any other woman. He wanted to take her to heaven and beyond, not caring what was in it for him.

Jade quivered. The fire built up fast; he wasn’t taking it slow this time. The heat between her legs increased, her thighs trembled, her body automatically reacting to what he was doing to her. She couldn’t stop moaning; it was almost time.

He positioned himself over her and drove himself deep inside, loving her scream of pleasure as the orgasm ripped through her. “Bryce… oh my… Bryce.” With every convulsion, she constricted around him, Bryce had to grind his teeth together to hold on. Did she have any idea how much she consumed him? Her arms flew around his back, holding him tight. He drove faster and faster, deeper and deeper, feeling her spasms lighten until another orgasm erupted within her. She screamed out again, this one driving him over the edge, until their bodies shuddered together as one.

He collapsed on top of her, every ounce of his energy sapped.

Jade wrapped her arms and legs around him, seeming perfectly content having his weight on top of her.

Bryce shifted uncomfortably. Again, he had this strong urge to tell her he loved her. The words were right there, but they hadn’t been together long. What if he said it, and it freaked her out? Hell, it freaked
him
out. Could he really be in love with her, or was this some kind of crazy lust-driven infatuation? Why was it every time he looked into her eyes, he had this feeling inside his chest that made him want to blurt out how he felt? He stifled the impulse and lifted up slightly. “Okay, this time I really need food.”

“Eggs or pancakes?” Jade let his hair flow through her fingers.

“Eggs.”

“I don’t know. You might need more carbs for the sex we’re going to have after breakfast.”

Bryce shifted to his side. “I’m out of condoms.”

“Oh my, what are we going to do?”

“I know this sounds crazy, but maybe we should go to work.” He needed a little distance, a little time to make sure this would last before he took that step, said those words. Before he changed everything.

“Party pooper.”

“That’s me, all work and no play.” Bryce bounded off the couch. “Last one in the shower is a rotten egg.”

“Hey, no fair.” Jade jumped up and ran after him.

JADE COULDN’T STOP
thinking about Bryce as she typed a response to an email. Who knew Bryce had that much stamina? The two of them had been wild sex bunnies last night and this morning. Just thinking about him had her craving more.
Oh, for crying out loud, pay attention!

“Hey boss, you gotta minute?” Roz closed the door behind her.

“Hold on one sec.” Jade continued typing. When she finished sending the email and getting her sex drive under control, she looked up at Roz.

“You asked me to keep you informed, right?”

“Right. What’s going on?

“Well…” Roz smacked her gum. “Timothy has been asking the employees a lot of questions about you. So today, I kinda followed him to a pub on Fifth and Seneca at lunchtime. I didn’t go in because of course he’d see me. But I could see him sit down at the bar. He kept lookin’ over at two men at a table. One of the guys was Stan Templeman. You know, the guy you fired.”

“Of course.” How could she forget?

“Well, Stan was arguing with someone. I couldn’t tell who it was at first. But then the man turned around to leave.”

“Do you know who it was?”

“Yes.” Roz smacked her gum, pausing to heighten the suspense. “It was Bryce.”

“Why was he meeting with Stan?”

“I dunno, and it seemed kinda fishy to me. I got no idea why Timothy would be asking questions about you, and why Bryce would be meeting with Stan. The weird thing is, I think Timothy knew about it or somethin’.”

“I agree, it does seem kind of fishy. If you notice anything else, can you let me know?”

“You betcha.” Roz stood when she was done relaying her gossip. “So, you gonna fire Timothy too?”

“I don’t know, Roz. I don’t have cause to fire him.”

“Uh-huh.” Roz walked toward the door. “You gonna promote Patricia?”

Jade smiled but didn’t respond. Roz sure read people well.

“That’s what I thought.” Roz returned the smile. “I think it’s a good move. It’ll be good to break up the mostly-man thing. Know what I mean?”

“I know exactly what you mean.” Jade nodded, then turned her attention back to her monitor. Sometimes, Roz was worth her weight in gold. She checked Bryce’s calendar; he was in back-to-back meetings. She’d have to ask him about Stan over dinner tonight. There must be a logical explanation.