Green fire sparked, but he resisted the urge to surrender to the flames.Not until, “I’m yours” slipped from her perfect pink lips.
And damnit, it was worth the wait.
CHAPTER ELEVEN
Bethany faintly heardthe sounds of whoops and cheers while she continued to get lost in the man in front of her.She clung to him.Reveling in every swipe of his tongue, every angle he moved her, and every goosebump he administered.
Yes, it was crazy.Yes, she should definitely get her head checked.She’d gone out of her way to avoid Benny all week.Depriving herself of the addictive coffee from Molly’s Diner and resisting a trip to Fairy Baked to sample some of their delicious cakes.She’d even called his mother to check to see if he’d be attending the support group this week, only confident enough to turn up when she’d found out he was on shift.Then, of course, there were all the messages she’d ignored.
Watching a hot firefighter risk his life and save the day would be enough for most, but it was the thought of losing him all over again that made her insides twist.Had her heart leaping out of her chest.And her hands ready to wrap around him and hold on tight.
So, she has no idea what she’s doing.Who cares there’s no plan?After witnessing how quickly everything could change, she’d decided that all that matters is the here.The now.The earthy musk filling her throat.The press of Benny’s hand on the small of her back, plastering her body to his.And the possessive growl she was currently swallowing, making her chest pound and her panties wet.
“Dude!”a deep voice called, closer this time.“Are you freaking serious, right now?We need to head out!”
She felt Benny’s fingers slowly slip to her waist, digging into the fabric of her silk blouse and ensuring not even air could filter through their molded bodies.Another gravelly groan vibrated down her throat as he took their kiss deeper than she thought possible.
“Don’t make me hose you down,” the same voice tried again.This time waking up a few of Bethany’s brain cells.She definitely didn’t want to be hosed down.
With an animalistic growl, Benny pulled back.Releasing her lips but keeping their bodies fused together.His head snapping to the man beside them.He was dressed in the same uniform as Benny, scruffy brown hair sticking to his forehead as dark hair dotted his square jaw.
“If you ever interrupt me again while I’m kissing my woman, I’ll stick that hose up your—”
Bethany’s hand came up to his mouth.Stopping him from finishing that sentence and suppressing a smile as she did.“Nope!Just nope!”
His eyes came back to her then, softening as they locked onto her.“I’m defending your honor,” he mumbled through her fingers.
“Really?Is that what you were doing?”Her lips quirked at that.“‘Cause it sounded more like you were threatening a co-worker with cruel and unusual violence to me?”
“Cruel and unusualviolence?”A dark eyebrow arched as she finally freed his lips.
“Well, threatening to shove uncomfortable objects into a man’s orifices sounds pretty cruel to me.AndI’m hopingit’s not a common thing that goes down here in Woodvalley, otherwise I’ll have to seriously reconsider setting up shop here.”
“Hello?”Grumpy Fireman impatiently prompted.“We’re out, Romeo.So, say goodbye to your girl.Get your shit.And let’s go.”
In no hurry to move, Benny continued to smile at her.“That’s my friend Luke.”
