Love Resisted (The Real Love Series) (19 page)

It took her a moment to respond as she pressed her bottom against the erection that now filled the space between them. “Yes, Mike.”

“Am I taking you to your place or mine?” he asked as his teeth grazed a little more on her neck. Paying attention to her body, he didn’t feel her tense or stiffen in his arms. She was quiet as she moved to turn around and face him again. Wrapping her arms around his waist, he followed suit with his around her back.

Looking up at him, she asked, “Where are you sleeping tonight?”

He gave her that smug look she tried to hate, but he knew she loved. “I’m sleeping wherever you’re sleeping, Baxter.”

She responded with her own smirk and said, “Then we should go back to your place, ‘
cause I’m sleeping there, Lawson.”

Adrenaline and arousal shot through his body knowing she was going to be in his bed again tonight. It was where he wanted her. He quickly ignored the step he had installed for her and lifted her into his truck. She let out a girlie squeal as she landed on the seat. He followed her up and stood on the rail as he crowded her. “Buckle up, baby. I’m in a bit of hurry to get you back in my bed.”

Helping her with the seatbelt, she smiled as he pulled back. Grabbing his face with both hands, she pulled him to her lips for a heated exchange. When she moved away, it was her turn to give the smug look as she said, “Or you could just find somewhere to park this truck.”

On a groan, he dropped to the ground and made his way to his side. Climbing in, he adjusted himself as best as
possible before saying, “What I want to do to you can’t be done in this truck.”

He heard her suck in a startled breath as he started the truck and made his way to get them home as quickly as possible.

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

ALLIE groaned when she heard the alarm. She was too comfortable and had no desire to move. Lazily, she reached in the direction of the noise, but couldn’t make contact.
Oh well
, she thought, as she dropped her arm to the bed. Mike’s arm tightened around her waist, pulling her securely against him. “That was a pathetic attempt. Absolutely pathetic.”

She snickered into her pillow, knowing he was right, but was suddenly halted as he rolled the two of them so that he could reach it. This put his warm, hard body securely on top of hers. Once the alarm was off, Mike’s attention was on her as he dropped his face to the side of her neck and nestled the front of his body into the back of hers.

“Mmmmm,” she moaned, enjoying the feel of him. “It may have been pathetic, but I definitely have no problem with that if this is the end result of my laziness.”

“Good point. You should strive to be pathetic all the time then,” he said, running his hands up her sides and then the full length of her arms as she stretched her body out below him. He held her arms in place and nibbled on her neck and shoulder. “I love it when you stretch and make those sounds … like a cat.”

“A cat, huh?” she asked with a touch of humor as she lifted her bottom, applying pressure against his erection.

He nodded against the skin of her neck as he mumbled what she could only assume was a yes. Letting go of her arms, his weight fully pressed into her as his hands traveled down her sides. Once he reached the bottom hem of her tank top, he slipped his hand underneath and caressed her bare skin. She made sure to purr her contentment, which was duly noted by his answering growl as he lifted her shirt.

Lifting off her, he asked, “Tell me again why I let you wear clothes to bed?” He flipped her over and started to remove what she was wearing.

She giggled. “Let me? You
let
me because you would rather not sleep alone, that’s why.”

Her panties were now off, and he was making quick work of removing his boxer briefs, which she happened to think were quite sexy, when he smirked. “Oh yeah, the lesser of two evils kinda bullshit.”

She laughed, but it turned into a sigh when he spread her legs and nestled his body in the cradle of her hips. Rocking against her, he added, “Mmm, now that’s better, don’t you think?”

“Shut up smartass and get to work.” She tried to demand but it came out more breathless than she realized as his hand cupped her breast. With his lips, tongue, and teeth, he emptied her mind of all things other than him. He licked and sucked one nipple while fondling the other, all while grinding and rocking his hips. She could feel her wetness as he slid effortlessly against her core. It was
amazing, but it wasn’t enough. She needed more-needed him.

Slipping her hands up from his shoulders and into his hair, she held him against her breast tightly. Demanding more, he gave it. Applying more pressure with his hips, his cock slid through her folds and made the contact she desired. Lifting her hips to move with his, she sighed, “Stop the torture … in me, now.”

It may have been a demand in her head, but it sounded a lot more like begging. She heard him chuckle as he repositioned his body. “Is this what you want, Allie?” he asked as he teased her, waiting for her answer.

Lifting his head by his hair, she looked him in the eye. “I
need
you, Mike.”

She saw his lids grow heavy with lust and felt the growl in his chest as he lunged forward, filling her in one thrust. She gasped and wrapped her arms around his shoulders as he dropped his face to the crook of her neck and demanded, “Say it again.”

Another forceful push of his hips elicited a gasp as she answered him, “I
need
you, Mike. Please, give me what I need.”

He rumbled his satisfaction as his arms found their way under her knees, lifting them up and out. Mike spread her beneath him as his body drove hard and deep, giving her what she asked for. Setting a steady, demanding pace, all she could do was hang on and take what he gave.

Her body immediately responded as she felt the throbbing at her core intensify with each movement he made. He knew her body; he paid attention to it and answered each of its requests. When her muscles began to clench around his erection, he bit down on her neck and picked up his pace. Giving more. Demanding more.

She moaned as he tightened his grip on her legs, spreading her wider. “Oh God!” she cried out.

“Come on baby, get there for me …” he groaned into her neck as he moved with even more vigor. Her nerve endings were on fire as she reached for what she needed to throw her over the edge. One … two more thrusts and her body exploded in all directions. Colors flashed behind her eyelids. Crying out as she dug her nails into his back, she held on tightly as he continued to push for his own release.

He let go of her legs, and she quickly wrapped them around his waist as his hands sought the head of the bed. He gripped it above her and used it as leverage to force his body into hers. The force and the friction extended her orgasm. She called out his name in pure bliss as his body stiffened and began pulsating deep inside of her. Without the barrier of a condom, she felt every sensation as his release filled her.

When he fully collapsed against her, she held him tightly and kissed the side of his neck as the alarm sounded once again. He groaned and she giggled as she asked, “If I act pathetic again, will I get another performance like that?”

With her firmly beneath him, he reached over and hit the snooze bar before wrapping both of his arms around her, still very much inside of her. “All you ever have to do is breathe if you want a performance like that, my beautiful little smartass.”

MIKE walked into Allie’s kitchen just as she finished loading food into a bag. It was still early and there was nowhere else he’d rather be than snuggled in bed with her, but no, she had to sneak out of bed and demand he do the same. She looked up at him and smiled. “Perfect timing. This is the last bag of food. Let me grab my purse and we can go.”

“Okay, babe,” he said as he accepted a kiss from her on
her way out of the room. As he picked up the loaded bags, he couldn’t help but think what a difference a few weeks made. It was the Fourth of July and they were heading over to Jake and Gillian’s for what was apparently an annual party. Even though Gillian was on bed rest since being released from the hospital, the rest of the family, led by Allie of course, banded together to make sure everything was handled.

With full hands, he made it to the door at the same time Allie bounded down the stairs. She was wearing a pair of shorter-than-usual shorts and a tank top, apparently over her bathing suit since he could see it tied around her neck. Seeing the purple straps to the bathing suit, he was instantly curious.

“Hey, I’ve never seen you in a bathing suit,” he said. He wasn’t sure why he said that out loud, but apparently he was comfortable enough around her that he could speak mindlessly.

She snorted a laugh at his seemingly random comment. “And your point is?”

“Nothing, I’m just wondering how hot you are under those clothes.”

Shaking her head, she gave him a quizzical look. “You know damn well what I look like under these clothes.”

He clarified, “I know what you look like naked, babe. It’s different. Bathing suits are ways to tease men by only hiding a little bit. It’s like foreplay.”

Putting her bag on her shoulder, she picked his keys up off the table before stopping in front of him. “That’s ridiculous. How can a bikini be foreplay between us when you know exactly what’s underneath it?”

He shrugged and replied, “We know what’s underneath, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like unwrapping it. It’s like lingerie.”

Allie smiled before leaning into him and whispering, “Well, then you keep thinking about what you’ll find underneath these clothes, and maybe I’ll let you unwrap me later.”

He groaned, unable to put his hands on her since they were full of bags. “Oh, come on. Did you have to whisper that all seductively? It’s kind of hard to hide erections in board shorts, Allie.”

She just giggled as she opened the door so they could leave. Thoughts of payback later ran through his mind as they made their way to the truck, then to the party. He was looking forward to all
of what the day had in store for them between the party and then fireworks.

After a few hours and a couple of beers, Mike was fully engrossed in all that made up the Baxter and Michaels families. It blew his mind that this group of friends had been looking out for each other since adolescence, yet they welcomed him with open arms. It was humbling, and he was thankful. If they hadn’t accepted him, he knew there’d never have been a chance with Allie. She loved these people fiercely, and if one of them told her he was no good, he had no doubt she’d have kicked him to the curb.

Mike had just found a seat by Jake and Gillian, resolved to the fact that Allie and Morgan had kicked him out of the kitchen. They claimed he was “hovering” and needed to get the hell out. A quick kiss, an ass grab, and one giggling Allie later, he came outside. He asked Gillian if she needed anything as he gave her a kiss on the cheek.

Gillian sighed. “I’m a girl who wants for nothing right now, Mike. My trusty sidekick here has been tending to my every need.” She smiled over at Jake.

Jake shook his head and looked at Mike. “I’m not sure how I always end up with the sidekick roll.” Mike laughed and was going to give Jake a hard time when Allie interrupted from behind them.

“That’s because you’re not as
super
as Gillian is right now,” Allie said. Mike turned to look at her with a smile when she continued, “Here you go. I heard you like bananas.” Then she dropped a giggling Hannah in his lap. Startled, he took in his niece and the big grin on her face.

“Uncle Mike!” she squealed before throwing her arms around his neck.

He responded with a tickle. “Actually Allie, I
love
bananas.” With her giggling in his lap, he looked up to see Allie smirking and Paige smiling behind her. He’d had no idea his sister and her family were coming. Looking from Paige back to Allie, she must have seen the question in his eyes.

Allie shrugged. “I texted her, and she said they didn’t have anywhere to be, so I invited them over.”

He stood up and smiled as he tossed a still giggling Hannah up on his shoulder. Leaning over his chair, he gave her a kiss. “Thank you.”

She only smiled before looking down at Jake. “Hey sidekick, whose name I can’t say because there are little ears nearby, get up and get your new guests a drink.”

Jake glared at her as he got up. “Looks like someone is really emphasizing the
super
in her hero name today.”

Gillian and Mike laughed in unison as Jake proceeded to ignore Allie and introduce himself
and Gillian to Paige, Brett, and Hannah. Mike didn’t miss the smile on Allie’s face before she excused herself and went back in the house, taking Paige with her. He couldn’t help but notice that whether Allie realized it or not, she was intertwining herself in his world as much as he was in hers. It was the normal evolution of a relationship between a man and woman, so it shouldn’t surprise him, but he knew there was nothing normal about their relationship.

A little while later, he decided that it was time to search out Allie and get his hands on her for a few moments. Finding her in the pool house chatting with his sister, he made his way inside. The two of them were seated on the sofa and there was room for him in between so he stepped up and plopped down in the center of the couch. Both women laughed before scolding him. Reaching over, he lifted Allie up so he could slide underneath her. Once he had positioned her to his liking, he looked up at her smiling face and said, “Okay, that’s better. Carry on.”

Looking over to his sister, he winked. She laughed and shook her head. “Well, as long as it’s okay with you.”

Turning his attention back to Allie, who was still giggling in his lap, he nuzzled his nose into her hair and said, “It is.”

The two of them continued their conversation ranging from what books they’ve read to what hair conditioner Paige should be using. He didn’t interrupt, just acted as if he were part of the couch, there to provide a comfortable seat for Allie. That didn’t mean he minded when his sister finally excused herself and left him and Allie alone for a few moments.

Pulling her closer to him, she turned her head and kissed him on the lips. Smiling at her as she pulled away, he said,
“Thank you for inviting my family today. It means a lot to me.”

“Of course. I like your sister … it’s nice to have a new friend around,” she told him with a smile, but the hesitation caught his attention.

“Care to fill in that gap, sweetheart. That sounded like there was something else there … perhaps a
but
.”

Allie bit on her lower lip as she looked around them, possibly looking to see who was in earshot. When she brought her eyes back to him, she said, “I love my family, more than anything in the world, but sometimes … it’s nice to have someone around who doesn’t look at me like I’m broken. Or like I am
about
to break. Paige doesn’t know; she didn’t see me at my low point.”