Page 41 of From Grumpy to Forever
It took all the self-control I had, and even some I didn’t know I was capable of, to keep from pressing her up against the wall right then and there, onlookers be dammed.
I may have broken down and done it, too, if Brody hadn’t chuckled and broken the spell my wife had cast over me. “Well, we probably shouldn’t keep you then.”
Reluctantly, and because it was the only way to move on and get my woman home, I tore my gaze away from her and said goodbye to my brother and Lauren.
“I hope to see you soon, Avery. I look forward to learning more about you,” Brody called after us, but I was already halfway back to the truck by the time his words reached us.
Nothing else was going to stop me from getting Avery home because I, too, was looking forward to learning more about my new wife.
Specifically, what her pretty face would look like when I buried myself deep inside her sweet pussy and made her come.
Chapter Nineteen
Avery
The door clicked shut behind us, the sound echoing in the quiet of the empty inn. My heart pounded so loudly I was sure Reid could hear it, but when I turned to face him, his eyes were already locked on mine.
The air between us was charged. The unspoken tension we’d danced around all night—or, more specifically, for the past few weeks—was now impossible to ignore.
He stepped closer, his hand brushing mine, and I forgot how to breathe. This wasn’t part of the plan—none of this was—but right now, I couldn’t bring myself to care.
“Finally,” he murmured, his voice low and rough, making my pulse skip.
My palms slid up his chest, lingering over the firm muscles beneath his shirt. “Are we doing this?”
His mouth curved into a dangerous grin that sent a shot of desire straight between my legs. “Fuck, I hope so, Avery.” His fingers tightened on my waist. “Because it is long past time we consummate this marriage, don’t you think?”
“Mmm.” I exhaled slowly. “Definitely.”
And then he kissed me.
It wasn’t tentative or slow. It wasn’t for practice or for the benefit of anyone who might be watching.
This kiss was just for us. It was the kind of kiss that left no room for doubt, all heat and intent, his hands framing my face like I might slip away if he released me. But I wasn’t going anywhere. Not a chance.
My body was on fire. It had been way too long since I’d been kissed like that. Had I ever been kissed like that?
A sigh slipped from my lips as Reid’s hands moved up my back to the zipper of my dress. His fingers lingered and teased over the zipper while his kisses moved from my lips to the sensitive spot just behind my ear. He kissed and sucked until I was groaning.
A loud knock on the door behind me shattered the moment. I stumbled backward, but Reid caught me before I could trip.
“What…who? Are you expecting someone?”
I shook my head. The very few people I knew in town were likely still at the wedding.
The knock sounded again. Sharper this time. “Avery. I know you’re in there. I saw a vehicle.”
Shit.
Reid’s gaze snapped to mine, his eyes dark with an unasked question.
I took a step away from him and did my best to straighten my dress and smooth my hair. “It’s Jacob.”
“Who the fuck is Jacob?” Reid’s nostrils flared. His fists clenched at his side as he glared at the door, clearly ready for a fight. “You didn’t tell me you had?—”
“He’s my cousin.” I put my hand on Reid’s arm and squeezed. “I don’t have anyone.”
I waited until Reid looked at me again and I could see the realization in his eyes as he understood. I couldn’t help the small smile that crossed my lips, knowing he was jealous, even for a second. But the smile was short-lived when another knock reminded me of the bigger problem waiting on the porch.
