Holding You (28 page)

“What?” I asked in a shocked voice.

The other guy who Alex danced with said, “Your two other friends already told us what was going on.”

Glancing over my shoulder back at the girls, they were all watching. Turning back to the guys I laughed. “Yes. But I need to make mine bigger than just a number or a room number.” The two guys that Libby and Alex danced with held up their hands. “Sorry, we’re married.”

Laughing, I shook my head and shouted, “No, I don’t mean anything like that.”

Turning to the guy I had originally noticed, I sucked in a breath of air. He was looking at me like he wanted something more than to pretend he was giving me a number. Leaning in closer to him I asked over the loud music, “You married, too?”

His eyes smoldered as he shook his head. “Just tell me what you want me to do, baby, and I’ll do it.”

Oh shit. Shit, shit, shit. That can’t be good to have a guy say that to you.

“I was just thinking you would give me your number and give me a little striptease on the bar.”

The guy almost choked on his drink. “What? Are you serious?”

Smiling, I gave him a taste of his own medicine. Giving my best innocent sexy look, I said, “Yeah. Totally serious.”

Tilting his head, he asked, “Are you with someone?”

Although the guy was drop-dead handsome, I felt nothing even though he was looking at me with nothing but lust in his eyes. All I could think of was Colt. I’d never do anything to hurt Colt. Not even for a bet.

“Yes, I am with someone. I love him very much.”

The guy nodded his head and gave me a sweet grin. “He’s a lucky guy.”

Okay, so that made my stomach drop a little. “How do you know?” I shouted over the song. “You don’t even know me!”

Nodding his head slightly, his eyes turned sad. “I know enough. How far you want the striptease to go?”

Giggling, I leaned closer to his ear, “As far as you want it to go, but no penis shots. I may be taken, but I’m still a girl.” Pulling back, I winked as he started laughing.

Standing he asked, “What’s your boyfriend’s name?”

“Colt.”

The air around us changed for one brief second as the guy turned and grabbed a napkin and wrote his number down on it before turning to me. “Well, angel eyes, if things don’t work out with Colt, you know where to find me. By the way, my name is Grayson.”

Looking down, I felt my face flush. Glancing back up, I gave him a smile. “Lauren, it’s a pleasure to meet you, Grayson.”

“Let’s do this!” He shouted as he jumped up on the bar. Leaning over, he yelled something to the bartender. She gave him a thumbs-up and walked to the other end of the bar. When she came back, she was holding a microphone.

The DJ stopped the music as Grayson held up his hand. “All right, y’all. I’ve got a special request from my new friend, Lauren. DJ give me something sexy for my new girl.”

My face blushed as everyone started yelling out. An older song played as Grayson started dancing to it. My eyes widened as I turned back and looked at the girls. All five of them had their mouths hanging open as they watched Grayson.

Turning back, I watched Grayson move. Holy shit. Good lord this guy was hot. He was going to make some girl
very
happy someday. Chewing on my lower lip, I couldn’t pull my eyes off of him. His T-shirt was already gone as girls were screaming all around me.

The guy who Alex danced with yelled close to my ear. “He’s a professional stripper. You couldn’t have picked a better thing for him to do.”

Snapping my head to look at the guy, I shouted. “Are you kidding me? He’s a stripper?”

The guy threw his head back and laughed. “He sure is.”

Slowly looking back at Grayson, I watched as he worked the crowd on top of the bar. He turned and looked at me as he unzipped his pants.

Oh wow. Look away Lauren. Look. Away.
My eyes slowly made their way up Grayson’s chest to his eyes.

A girl next to me screamed out, “He isn’t wearing underwear! Take it off, baby!”

Grayson smiled as he winked at me. Glancing down he had his pants pulled down just enough to leave the rest up to your imagination.

Snapping my eyes back up to his eyes, he shook his head no and yelled out, “No penis shots!”

Laughing, I gave him a thumbs-up as I turned around and smiled at the girls. Grace and Maegan were yelling out for Grayson to pull his pants all the way down.

“Fuck that! Penis shot! Penis. Shot!” Grace yelled out.

The song ended as I turned back to Grayson. He zipped his pants back up and the bartender handed him back his T-shirt as every female in the place began booing. Jumping down off the bar, Grayson took me by the arm and pulled me closer to him. “How was that?”

His touch did nothing to me, which had me breathing a sigh of relief because the bastard’s body sure had a slight effect on me. Taking my hand and fanning myself I said, “Perfect! I’m going to guess you’re good at your job?”

Laughing he said, “It gets me through college.”

Grinning, I said, “Thanks so much, Grayson.”

His smile faded slightly as he nodded his head. “Sure. It was fun, Lauren. Enjoy the rest of your night.”

“I will! Thank you again and sorry for getting all the girls worked up. Maybe you’ll end up getting lucky tonight!” I said with a chuckle. Grayson’s eyes turned dark as he shook his head.

“I’m afraid the only girl I have my sights on is already taken.”

Giving him a wink, I said my good-byes and made my way back over to the girls as I held up the napkin with Grayson’s number on it. Grace grabbed it out of my hand as she looked over my shoulder back at Grayson. “Fuck, Lauren! You got the guy to strip on the bar.”

Maegan threw her head back. “I declare Lauren Reynolds the biggest dick-tease of the night and the clear winner of this bet!”

Alex, Libby, Taylor, Grace, and Maegan all busted out in cheer. Laughing, I shook my head. “Dick-tease? Please! He’s a stripper, so that was nothing for him.”

Grace pulled me closer to her and said, “Lauren, you have no idea how much that guy wanted you. I could see it in his eyes from over here.”

Laughing, I pushed Grace away. We all started dancing as I took a chance to look back over my shoulder only to see Grayson staring at me as two girls talked to him. Raising his hand to me, I lifted my hand in return and gave him a slight smile.

Yeah, he may have been good looking and had a nice body, but he didn’t even come close to Colt.

Colt.

Turning away, I smiled as I pictured Colt hauling hay out of the barn with his T-shirt off and sweat covering his body. That familiar burning low in my stomach began to build as I closed my eyes. I could practically feel Colt’s hot breath on my neck.

Turning to everyone, I shouted. “I’m ready to head on back to the hotel room.”

Everyone agreed to call it a night as we made our way back to our table. Taking the napkin with Grayson’s name on it, I tossed it down onto the table. Pulling my cell phone out of my back pocket, I sent Colt a text message.

Me:
I miss you and I love you.

Colt:
I miss you and I love you more. See you in a few days!

Me:
I can’t wait!

My heart felt as if it would burst within my chest. Nothing or no one would ever come between us.

On the way back to our hotel, I made plans to talk the girls into leaving early. I wanted Colt. The sooner. The better.

SITTING ON MY
porch, I jumped up when I saw her car. Yesterday Lauren had sent me a text saying the girls were headed back early. I had been beyond thrilled when I got it. Luke and Will were with me and they had gotten the same message from Libby and Alex. I could see the relief wash over their faces and I wanted to tease them, but I felt the exact same way.

I needed Lauren. Those few days with her gone felt as if a part of me was missing. I couldn’t wait to hold her in my arms.

Pulling her car up and parking, Lauren jumped out and made her way over to me. Her blonde hair was blowing in the wind, and the second I smelled her perfume, I let out a moan. The moment I hit the last step, Lauren ran to me. She jumped right into my arms as I picked her up and she wrapped her legs around me. Her lips pressed against mine as I felt her tongue slide along my bottom lip.

“Colt,” she whispered.

Holding her closer to me, I whispered against her lips. “Fuck, I’ve missed you, Lauren.”

Our kiss quickly turned into something deeper. Frantic almost. “I need you to fuck me, Colt. Hard and fast. Now.”

Swallowing hard, I pulled back and looked at her. “Jesus,” I spoke barely above a whisper. “Okay,” was all I could say.

Lauren giggled as she looked into my eyes. Her eyes were such a beautiful blue as they sparkled in the sunlight.

“Where?” she asked.

Turning, I headed back up the stairs. “My parents are gone.” Opening the front door, I kicked it shut with my foot as I smashed my lips to Lauren’s and started up to my room.

“What if your parents come back?” Lauren asked as she pulled her lips from mine. My dick was painfully hard, and at this point I didn’t care if the damn Pope walked in on us.

“They won’t; they went to Austin for the night. We’re alone.”

Lauren wiggled her eyebrows as I pushed the door to my bedroom open and kicked it shut. Slamming Lauren against the door, I pushed my hand up under her T-shirt and pulled her bra down, exposing her nipple to me. Dropping her head back, Lauren hissed between her teeth. I pulled and twisted her nipple as I kissed her again. I’d never been so rough with Lauren before, but I could tell she needed it as much as I did.

“Oh, God yes,” she whispered against my lips. “Colt, don’t stop.”

Dropping her legs to the floor slowly, I panted between deep breaths. “Get undressed, Lauren.”

Ripping my T-shirt over my head, I watched as Lauren took her T-shirt off, followed by her shorts. She stood before me in nothing but a pink lace bra with matching panties. I needed her. I had to have her and I couldn’t wait a second more. Unzipping my pants, I pushed them down enough for my dick to jump out in excitement. My heart was pounding in my chest. It seemed like I would never be able to get enough of this girl.

Lifting her up again, I pushed her thong panties to the side as I slid my fingers inside her. Coating them with her wetness. “Jesus, you’re soaking wet, Lauren.”

“More. Colt, give me more!”

With that, I slammed my dick inside her, causing Lauren to scream out. “Are you okay, sweetheart?” I asked as I began pumping.

“Faster, Colt! Harder.”

I gave her exactly what she wanted. “Lauren, I’m not going to last long, baby. You need to come.”

Her panting was pushing me over the edge, and quick.

“Feels. So. Good.”

Burying my face in her neck, I moved in and out of her body with such fierceness, even I was surprised. Being with her without a condom was more than I could take. The feeling was just as amazing today as it was the night before she left.

“Colt!” Lauren screamed out as her orgasm raced through her body and she squeezed down on my dick.

Pulling almost all the way out, I slammed back into Lauren. “Oh, baby,” I whispered against her neck as I poured myself into her.

My dick twitched inside her body as I held her up against the door, our breathing erratic as we both attempted to regain our speech.

“Jesus, Lauren. I can’t seem to ever get enough of you.”

Pulling back, I looked at her. Her eyes were half closed as she wore a lidded look of satisfaction. “Colt,” Lauren whispered as I slowly pulled out of her and carried her over to my bed. Laying her down, I stood and removed my pants. Sliding in next to her, I pulled her into my arms as she let out a satisfied sigh.

Whispering against the back of her head, I smiled as I said, “I missed you, sweetheart.”

“Mmm.”

Chuckling, I held her tighter. “I take it you needed that.”

“Mm hmm.”

Moving my hand down between her legs, I rubbed her clit through her lace thong.

“Can you not speak?”

Giggling, Lauren responded, “Nope. Too relaxed.”

Turning over, Lauren faced me as we looked into each other’s eyes. “Colt? I’m scared.”

Frowning, I placed my hand on the side of her face. “Of what?”

Closing her eyes for a brief moment, she opened them again as she pursed her lips together. “I’m so happy and everything seems to be falling into place. When I got home, Daddy gave me three horses to tend to this summer. I don’t just mean brushing and tending to their stalls; I mean, he wants me to build a breeding and workout schedule for each of them. He’s taking me tomorrow to meet some of his contacts and well . . . I . . . I just don’t . . .”

A tear rolled down her face and my world stopped. Reaching with my thumb, I wiped it away. “Baby, what? Tell me.”

Sniffling, Lauren said, “I just don’t want this to be a dream. Everything is so perfect right now.”

Smiling, I kissed her softly on the tip of her nose. “Everything is perfect and it’s going to stay perfect. I promise you though, you’re not dreaming.”

Giving me a weak smile, she narrowed her eyes and asked, “Did you talk to him, Colt?”