Groaning, Maddy interjected, “Fine.” Maddywent on to tell her mom about how Aiden had completely missed theheat that had been bubbling over between she and Chase, and thatAiden didn’t notice until he’d found them in an awkward state ofundress.
“Oh, that’s our Aiden. I can’t wait to teasehim about that.”
“Please, Mom, no.” Maddy shook her headviolently. “He’s still a little squeamish about his little sisterhooking up with his best friend.”
“My eldest sure needs a good wake-up callwhen it comes to romance. He’s going to be the last onestanding.”
Payson grinned, “Do you have someone pickedout for him yet? I know you do.”
Sheepishly, Laura smiled, “I sure do, butthat’s none of your business. I don’t want anyone interfering withmy process.”
Entering the restaurant, the threesomelaughed together as they unlinked arms and joined the guys, alreadyseated. Ronan had saved her a seat, next to his - in the corner, ofcourse. A glass of pinot gris sat waiting for her. “Thanks,” shesaid as she slid into her chair next to his.
As she took her first sip, he whispered intoher ear, “I’m trying to liquor you up a bit, seemed to work out inmy favor last time.”
Focusing on swallowing before reacting,Payson managed to not choke. “I’d like to remember jumping you thistime,” she whispered back. Not that she planned to jump him,exactly… well, maybe she did.
Grinning, he sipped his own drink and brieflyglanced at the menu. She ordered a refreshing salad, not wantinganything too heavy as she had a work-out planned for later. Ronanordered the fresh catch, apparently also going for a lighter fare.The restaurant had been quiet when they arrived, but theMcAllisters had all been giddy and turned the sedate restaurantinto a joyful, gregarious place with their lively conversation.
As they stuffed in the last bites of food,she felt the wine buzzing in her head, warm and bubbly in herbrain. Dinner took an eternity. Longer than it should when she wasdesperate to get back to the B&B. It was delicious and shecouldn’t remember the last time she’d laughed so fully, but hermind kept wandering, planning her after-dinner festivities.
Her room had a massive king-sized bedoverlooking the ocean, covered in plush white pillows and blankets.The bathroom held a walk-in slate tile shower with so many jets sheimagined a full body water massage. There was a cozy sofa facing awood-burning fireplace with logs and kindling already in place,waiting to be lit.
By the time dinner was done, most at thetable had heavy lids, exhausted from a day at sea. As promised,Laura and Frank treated to dinner, as they had the entire trip.Payson would have to find a way to pay them back for theextravagance. Maybe she’d surprise them with some of the jewelryand pirate treasure they’d had their eyes on.
Laura rested her head against Frank as theyled the way out. Maddy conned Chase into a piggy-back ride back tothe B&B. Aiden was rubbing his eyes to stay awake as hefollowed shortly behind. Ronan held Payson’s hand, holding her backto allow the others to filter out ahead of them.
17
Stepping outside, Payson inhaled the refreshinglychill sea air and admired the light dusting of fresh snow that hadblown in while they’d dined. Isolated, small flakes still floateddown from the sky. Hands linked together, she and Ronan walkedslowly together down the two short blocks to the B&B. Payson’sheart started pounding in her chest as they got closer to her room.Neither spoke, but she could feel as his breathing accelerated withher own.
Unlocking the room door, she motioned for himto follow behind, letting him know tonight was the night. Nervousbut thrilled, she turned to lock the door behind them, taking anextra breath as she clicked the lock into place. Turning, she sawRonan waiting a few feet away. His body tense, eyes full offire.
Payson was overwhelmed with anticipation.Watching Ronan closely, she could see the tone change. Still frozenin place herself, he moved the last few feet towards her in ablink, hand diving into her slick auburn locks, pulling her inclosely while his mouth devoured hers. Impatiently, hungrily,intensely, his mouth covered her own, his tongue mating with herown.
Breaking free for the briefest of moments, hepulled her sweater and undershirt over her head, lips quicklyreturning to hers. He slid her skirt down over her hips, her tightsand panties following. She nudged off her clothes the rest of theway while his mouth slowly moved down and kissed along her jawline,down her neck, leaving a trail of fire.
As soon as she’d freed herself from herclothes, she snapped off the bra and tossed it aside, standingbefore Ronan completely naked, while he was unfairly still entirelyclothed. Before she could complain, Ronan smoothly backed heragainst the door.
Taking charge, he raised her hands above herhead, gripping her wrists with one hand, the other trailing down,gently testing, weighing, squeezing her breasts that were heavywith desire. His mouth followed closely behind, tongue grazing thecurves.
Without warning, he covered a nipple andsucked her into his mouth, the surprise bringing out a cry ofpleasure she’d never heard herself make. He continued stirring herdeeply, erotic heat scorching her from the inside out. As sheneared her climax, just out of reach, he moved back up and kissedher mouth, his desperation almost palpable.
His rough hand moved lower and cupped her;she bucked into his touch, gasping in reaction. Separating hersoft, slick folds, he teased and caressed her sensitive nub,increasing the pressure and speed against her until she cried outhis name, breath coming so fast she couldn’t think.
With a sexy wink, Ronan quickly released herand unbuttoned his pants. Skillfully, he slipped on the condombefore hungrily lifting and pressing her against the door. Paysonheld on tight, her legs wrapping around his waist as he thrust intoher, both of them sighing with pure satisfaction at the sensation.Hips pumping against each other, the orgasm quickly ripped throughher. Payson cried out as she flew, Ronan soaring right behindher.
Still inside her and holding her pressedagainst the door, Ronan rested his cheek against hers. Bothgleaming in sweat and breath coming fast, Payson couldn’t hold backa smile. Finally remembering where they were, Ronan lowered herdown and saw her smile, his eyebrows raised in a questioninglook.
Without answering, Payson gave Ronan a slow,savoring kiss before she pulled away. Looking him over, she laughedout loud, “Why am I naked and you’re nearly completelydressed?”
His eyes wandering along her naked body,Payson didn’t feel awkward like she would have expected, rather,she felt daring, glorious. Ronan finally grinned with her, “I guessI couldn’t wait any longer.” Giving her a quick pat on the ass, heheaded for the bathroom to discard the condom.
Feeling suddenly quite wanton, for what maybe the first time in her life, Payson headed for the bed and pulleddown the luxurious comforter before she laid on the bed in acome-hither pose she’d seen on an Italian sculpture. Her breastsdidn’t quite stay as perky as the marble woman’s had, but shedidn’t mind one bit. At the moment, she couldn’t feel anysexier.
…
Still fully clothed, and buttoned back up,Ronan returned to the bedroom to find Payson waiting for him. Nakedand looking so fucking hot. Erection stirring again, he knew hedidn’t have a choice this time.
