taps did not slow as she rode him. Her skin was sensitised and her body felt unlike her own.
Rhodes murmured against her nipple, then licked his way to the other to give it the same treatment as the first. He went back and forth, playing with her nipples, tapping her ass with his hand as she moved. He bit down on her nipple. Devi went over, coming in a gush of wetness. Rhodes moaned, then joined her. He gripped her cheeks painfully as she shuddered uncontrollably.
Collapsing against his chest, Devi whimpered. Rhodes kissed the top of her forehead and held her tightly. She sighed, nuzzling him. His racing heart echoed in her ear.
Within moments, he’d fallen asleep. Devi glanced at his slumbering face. She had only known him for a few days but already she was getting attached to this man. Closing her eyes, she listened to him breathe.
It is foolish to want more.
Devi knew it was, but it didn’t stop her heart from wondering what might be. Pushing her thoughts away, she watched over him as he slept.
Rhodes jerked awake. With a glance, he realised that he was alone again. Sitting on the side of the bed, he frowned down at the pale blue carpet. Devi had had sex with him, yet had left without sleeping beside him. It was frustrating not waking with her in his arms.
“Come and have some breakfast, Rhodes.” Devi’s voice sounded from a distance.
He stood and headed towards it. He stopped in the kitchen doorway. Devi was at the stove, stirring something in a pot. His shirt covered her to mid-thigh. He approached her from behind, turned her head and kissed her. She stroked his tongue with hers, returning the fervour of his kiss. Rhodes pulled back, meeting her amused, dark brown eyes.
“Morning to you, too.”
“Morning. I thought you left,” Rhodes said bluntly.
“I should have.” A sad look flashed across her face.
“I’m glad you didn’t.” He kissed her again, briefly.
“Me too.” Devi winked.
“Spend the day with me.”
Devi studied him silently for a moment, then nodded. “What do you want to do?”
“Be with you,” he answered without hesitation.
“That is a given,” she sassed, then gave him a peck on the lips. “Sit—let me feed you.”
“Later.” Rhodes reached around her, turning off the stove.
He shifted her to face him, then lifted her in his arms. She wrapped her legs around him, putting her arms over his shoulders. The rings on her fingers felt warm on his skin. Rhodes strode back down the hall and put her on the bed. He covered her with his body, kissing her. Devi moaned.
He proceeded to drive her out of her mind.
Much later, after a shower and a late breakfast, they headed out. They took her Land Cruiser.
“Where are we going?” Devi asked lazily.
She rested her head back against the passenger side headrest. Her sleeveless, burgundy T-shirt and matching shorts showed much of her soft, smooth skin. Earlier she had mentioned that she was going to her car for the bag she kept there with a change of clothing. When he’d questioned her about why she had a change of clothing, she’d explained that with her long hours she sometimes went straight from the hospital to exercise, or out with friends. If this was what she had in her extra clothing bag, he wondered what she would bring if he asked her to officially spend the night.
Would she come to bed in sexy lingerie, or bare skin?
The thought of a planned sleepover made him instantly hard. Rhodes jerked his gaze away and back to the road.
“Um… Cave of the Winds. I haven’t been there in a bit.”
“I try to visit at least once a month. There are so many caves to explore.” Devi sounded excited.
“Oh… If you want, we can go someplace else.” He had wanted an outing with her but, if she went so often, maybe something else would be better.
“No, let’s go. I love it there.” Devi put her hand on his thigh.
Rhodes laced his fingers with hers.
In the parking area, he opened her door and helped
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