Page 57 of Best Kept Secret

He placed the burp cloth on her shoulder while she gently extracted the bottle and lifted Annie to her chest. Soon she belched, and they both laughed.

“She burps like a man,” Kelsey said.

“Don’t look at me. It’s not my fault.” But since she had his genes, it very well could have been.

After another belch, Kelsey tried feeding her again, but Annie no longer seemed interested. Her eyes looked glassy, much like adults’ eyes do after eating or drinking too much.

“I think she’s ready for a nap,” he said. “I’ll set her back in the car seat.”

“I can do it.”

“Are you sure?”

“Yes. I went to college. How hard can it be?”

Chuckling, he said, “Be my guest.”

She carried Annie across the room and set her in the car seat. After a few tries, she successfully buckled her in. He came over with the teddy bear she’d bought and placed it on the baby’s chest. Annie immediately clutched it to her like a security blanket.

“Oh. How sweet. She likes it,” Kelsey gushed.

“She likes you too,” he said softly.

Her back was to him, and he wrapped his arms around her waist, nuzzled his nose into her exposed neck, and inhaled deeply. “You smell so good,” he whispered.

“It’s probably the expensive shampoo Jenna made me buy.” She tilted her head to give him better access and said, “Mmm. Keep doing that.”

So he did. He kissed the pulse point on the side of her neck, which was beating rapidly. Then he slowly kissed his way up to her earlobe, leaving a trail of goosebumps behind.

“Yes,” she said as he drew her earlobe into his mouth and nibbled on it.

She reached back and looped an arm around his neck, pulling him closer. He cracked one eye open to check on Annie, and assured that she was sleeping, he continued what he’d started.

He nuzzled her neck while he slipped one hand underneath the hem of her shirt. Then he paused, giving her a chance to stop him, but he was glad when she didn’t. He slowly moved his hand up her shirt and cupped her breast over her bra.

She was so soft and warm, her back pressed tightly against his front, her bottom nestled between his thighs. His erection pressed into her, but she didn’t seem to mind. To prove it, she playfully wiggled her butt against him.

“I want you so bad,” he murmured against her neck.

“I want you too. But we can’t right now, not with Annie here.”

“I know.”

“Nothing’s wrong with kissing, though.” She spun around to face him and looped her arms around his neck.

Their mouths met in a frenzy, their chests rubbing together enticingly. He was on fire for her, and the feeling seemed to be mutual. Her hips rolled against his, seeking the relief they so desperately wanted.

He pulled back, but only so he could lift her shirt. She was wearing a different bra than last time, but it was no less provocative. This one was black, and it must have been a push-up bra because her breasts were spilling over the tops, providing a perfect place for him to nestle his head.

She clutched him to her as he kissed her cleavage and then ran his tongue down the seam. She pushed her hips forward and said, “Keep going.”

Pulling one of the bra cups down, he exposed her nipple, which was taut with wanting. He closed his mouth around it and sucked hard, causing her to moan. Then he shifted to the other breast and repeated the move.

He’d never been with anyone as responsive as her, or maybe their chemistry was what caused it. He wanted to keep going, but he was worried he might not be able to stop, and he didn’t want their first time to be rushed. Annie might awaken at any moment, and besides, he had to take her home soon.

He reluctantly pulled back and smoothed her shirt back down. As if to prove him right, the baby cried out, effectively dousing the flame of desire between them.

They peered at Annie, who’d already fallen back asleep.