Page 53 of Billionaire Unbroken - Asher
“Is that how you got through it?” I asked.
She nodded as she settled next to me, our bodies not quite touching, but she was close.
“Yeah,” she answered. “I think I had to think about the future. I never would have made it through if I didn’t think about something more pleasant. I’m sorry this is hard for you.”
Fuck!
What in the hell had Sierra been through that had brought her so low that she hadn’t been functional?
She was a strong woman, and she was so upbeat that just the thought of how it had been for her a few years ago made my damn heart ache.
“I’ll live,” I drawled.
“You will,” she agreed. “But I hate that you’re not sleeping well. Is there anything I can do?”
“Not unless you want to get naked and let me touch you,” I said drily, surprising myself that I’d actually said those words out loud.
Christ!
Idefinitely needed to put a lid on my emotions.
I turned my head and our eyes locked.
I could see the confusion in her pretty eyes, and I hated myself for saying anything.
“You…really want me?” she said in a hesitant tone. “I know we had that kiss, but I didn’t think it really meant anything to you. I thought maybe you were experimenting.”
Fucking hell!
Did she really think she’d been some kind of experiment to me?
I snapped, tired of not telling her exactly how I felt. “I’ve wanted you in my bed since the first time I saw you. I can’t explain that because I haven’t felt this kind of desire in a long time.”
She was quiet for a moment before she said, “I want you, too, Asher. I don’t like lusting after my boss, but I can’t help the way my body reacts or how I feel.”
“It was probably better when I didn’t know that,” I said hoarsely.
She shrugged and continued to stare into my eyes. “Did you want me to lie and tell you that I’m not interested?”
“Fuck, no,” I replied harshly, right before I kissed her.
I took my time, devouring her lips and exploring her mouth until she could have zero doubts about how much I wanted her.
“Asher,” she said on a needy moan as I released her lips and explored the soft skin of her neck.
My body tensed as I heard her moan like that for the second time.
Once by the river.
Once more here in this hot tub.
Hell, she wanted me, and I wasn’t going to pretend that I wasn’t happy about that.
But I wasn’t going to be satisfied until she was screaming my name while a volatile orgasm was coursing through her body.
Her head fell back, and I gripped her hips to keep her close.
“Take me to bed,” she said in a sultry voice. “We’re mature adults, Asher. We can satisfy our bodies. I’m not going to expect anything from you, and I know you won’t expect anything more from me. Can’t we just be lovers without making things complicated? I want you more than I’ve ever wanted anyone inmy entire life. I’m afraid that will never happen again, and I don’t want to blow this opportunity if we both want the same thing.”
