Meant for You (The Connor Family 3)

Paige interrupted our talk by splashing water on us, completely soaking me. When I glared at her, she shrugged. “Sorry, had to save you from Mom before she scared you away.”

“And soaking me was the only way you could save me?”

She nodded with conviction. “Absolutely.”

Mrs. Lamonica laughed. I jumped in the water and Paige half chuckled, half shrieked when I pulled her flush against me. We were alone in the pool, but everyone was on the edge, watching us.

“You’re a naughty woman,” I whispered.

“Everyone’s watching. Nothing you can do about it,” she said smugly.

“Not right now. But we’ll be alone in a couple of hours.”

I was still holding her flush against me, and positioned my growing erection between her thighs. Her breath hitched. I inched closer. She bit her lower lip.

“What are you going to do, Detective? Withhold orgasms again?” Her voice was very low, but very sultry, and my cock stirred at her words. I cupped her cheek, making sure it looked like a loving but innocent touch, and leaned until I was close to her ear.

“I’m changing tactics.”

When I pulled back, I noticed with satisfaction that her pupils had dilated with lust. Fuck, I wanted to kiss her, pin her against the edge of the pool and spread her wide. A few hours. I just had to go through a few more hours, and then this incredible woman would be all mine.

“You two, get a room,” Miranda called. Paige merely grinned at her sister. Remembering what her mother had said about Paige made my affection for her deepen. I wanted to make sure nothing ever brought her to tears unless they were of happiness. I hoped she’d share with me the vulnerable moments when she had them, that she’d trust me completely. How else could I take care of her?

Paige looked at me with those big, round eyes, smiling. “You’ll have to resume your sexy threats later. I think Miranda can pick up the gist of this... conversation. There is no fooling her.”

Now that I was near her, I only wanted to touch her more. I craved her. But if I didn’t want to lose the points I’d gained with her family, keeping my hands to myself was the smart thing to do.

I swam for a while, and then Mrs. Lamonica treated us to a second round of dessert. Paige and I left just after the sun set.

“So, what did you think? I saw Mom cornering you. I hope that went okay,” she asked once we were back at my place, lying on the lounger on the balcony.

“Paige, I loved getting to know your family. Don’t fret so much.”

“Uh-huh. I’ll be patiently waiting for the delayed reaction.”

“I was thinking about something. How would you feel about taking time off for a week and going on a vacation? You’ve worked hard, you deserve some time off. And I want to have you all to myself for a week.”

She nestled into me, wiggling her toes. “I’d love that. Greg needs me for the next two weeks. We have a deadline. But after that, I’m sure I can take a week off.”

“Have you ever been to a redwood forest?”

“I’ve been once when I was little, but I’d love to see one again.”

“I’ll arrange everything,” I assured her. Then, just to tease her, added in a serious voice, “They have some of the best camping spots.”

She deflated instantly. Not laughing at her reaction took up a lot of effort.

“We’re going to sleep in a... tent?”

“Yeah. We can make a bonfire every night.”

“But there are insects and... more insects.”

Her voice sounded almost panicked now, and I started laughing in earnest.

“Ah! You were making fun of me.” She elbowed my ribs.

“I have a nice cabin there.” She tried to elbow me again, but I blocked her and shifted on top of her.