Over the Fence: Lyssa Layne's Baseball Romances by Lyssa Layne Read Free Book Online Page B

successful. I love sports, I love what I do… so I want to be the best at it.”
    He hesitates before he asks, “What else, Colie? There’s got to be more to life than work.”
    I turn around and scoff at him. “You’re one to talk,” I tease.
    He nods as he stands up and walks up to me, leaning against the railing. “Fair enough. How do you know Richards?”
    My jaw drops at his question but I quickly close my mouth. “I don’t.” I lie.
    Grant rests his arms on the balcony beside mine. His right hand reaches for my charm bracelet. “Colie, you’re a horrible liar.”
    I watch his fingers move on my jewelry. “Tell me about your ex and I’ll tell you about Jace.”
    He sighs and his fingers stop. Turning to face me, he answers, “High school sweethearts. She loved the fame, I hated it. She took it too far and I ended it.”
    I make the same move and turn toward him. “Best friends in college. He left without saying goodbye. Haven’t seen him since.”
    We look into each other’s eyes, both knowing that there’s more behind each of our stories. Grant speaks first, “So you never dated?”
    I shake my head no and I see him relax ever so slightly. His hand moves to my waist and he steps toward me. “Colie, I think it’s obvious that there’s something here between us.”
    He tugs me to him and I move my hand to his chest. Yes, there’s definitely something between us, I note, as I feel his erection pressing against my stomach. Who am I kidding though? I’m just as excited as he is. His free hand moves to my cheek and he brushes my hair back with a sigh.
    “What?” I barely whisper. My body is already in hyperactive mode and now his sigh has me worried he’s regretting something that we haven’t even done.
    In a low, husky voice, he says, “I’m going to kiss you now.”
    All I can do is swallow and nod. I close my eyes and feel his full lips that I’ve stared at one too many times press against mine. Mmm, they’re everything I expected and more. Both his hands tighten on me as he pulls me in for a deeper kiss, his tongue parting my lips. I barely realize I’m gripping his shirt, pulling him closer to me. When his tongue touches mine, I moan and he kisses me harder. Suddenly all the energy and electricity I normally feel just from his looks are now exploding, sending sensations throughout my body, especially between my legs.
    We stay in our lip lock for what seems like an eternity, but ending much too soon. He leans his forehead against mine, both of us struggling to catch our breath. My mind races, trying to figure out what happens next. Then I feel his lips on my forehead.
    “Get some rest, Colie.”
    I frown. Did he not feel the same way as me after that kiss? He smiles as he runs his fingers over my lips. “Don’t worry, I enjoyed that as much as you did, but we’re going to take this slow,” Grant answers my unspoken question.
    Of course, I smirk, he has to be in control. Nodding, I turn around and say, “Right.” I lift my hair up over my neck. “Can you unzip me?”
    I glance over my shoulder and see his smile disappear. His masculine hands fumble with my zipper as he lowers it down my back. Slightly turning to face him, I lean up and give him one more gentle kiss, whispering, “Thanks.”
    I watch him shift as I head to my bedroom. Grinning, I wonder who’s in control now.

 
     
     
     
     
     
    CHAPTER 7

     
    Grant’s hand rests on my thigh and despite my to-do list I’ve been memorizing and reciting in my head, I can’t think of anything other than where I’d like for his hand to be. I close my eyes and lean my head against the seat. Van Halen fills the car along with all the sexual tension inside the SUV. The steamy kiss Grant and I shared opened the door for light touches and stolen kisses, but nothing more than that. If I thought I was sexually frustrated before, it’s nothing compared to just a couple days after the world’s most thrilling kiss.
    The engine stops