Take Me Now (The Knight Brothers 3.5)

His rhythm started out slow and sure, but the closer to orgasm, the jerkier his movements. And his grunts and groans grew louder until suddenly he stiffened, streams of pearly liquid spreading over her chest as he came. And he continued to come until he collapsed into a sitting position, his breathing coming in shallow spurts.

“That was better than any fucking fantasy.” Picking her up, he carried her into the bathroom.

They showered, cleaning off only to have him drop to his knees so he could lick, suck and play with her sex until bright lights flickered behind her eyes and she came so hard she would have fallen had he not been there to support her.

An hour later, they shared room service only to end up back in bed where they enjoyed each other some more before falling asleep in sated heaps.

The next morning, they woke up late, having forgotten to set an alarm, and Harper rushed to get ready for her first class. She still had to figure out where in the hotel the session was being held and eat something so she didn’t pass out during the long hours ahead of her.

But through her quick shower and putting on her makeup, she practically bounced on the balls of her feet, happy in a way she’d never been.

Yet in the back of her mind was the niggling thought that so much time had been wasted and it was so unfair. But they’d found each other now, and she wasn’t going to dwell on what she couldn’t change. Except she was going to kick her brother’s ass when she got home.

* * *

Matt listened to Harper humming in the bathroom as she got ready for class. A lead weight sat in his stomach. Not because he regretted anything with Harper last night, but because he was worried about her car, which led to concern about her.

Last night he’d been preoccupied with finally having her in his arms, and besides, there hadn’t been anything he could have done that late. But her serpentine belt had been tampered with. Someone had deliberately sabotaged her car. Not wanting to upset her or ruin her weekend, he didn’t mention the issue.

He picked up his phone and called Harry. “Hey man, can you have a tow sent for Harper’s car?” He gave his worker the mile marker and the road name where he’d left the vehicle. “When you get it back to the shop, check it out top to bottom, but pay special attention to the belt. I think someone played with it.”

“Sure thing, Boss.”

“See you Monday.” The shop was closed on Sunday and Harry had the day off.

“Ready!” Harper joined him in the room.

He smiled at the sight of her, pretty in her black slacks and white shirt, her hair pulled back in a ponytail. “I’ll see you to class then go exploring,” he told her.

“Sounds good.”

They left the room and walked down the hall hand in hand. He’d never expected to be with Harper, never mind have it feel so perfect or right. God, he was head over heels for this woman.

At the ballroom where her class was being held, he kissed her long and hard before leaving her for the day.

Then he headed into town with the intention of doing some very specific shopping for one extremely special woman. Afterward, he killed time until he had to meet up with Harper, preoccupied with thoughts of her. How much he loved her despite the fact that they’d only been together one night. Despite that, they had a lot of time to make up for and things to learn about each other.

But before he laid his heart out to her, he needed to stand up to her brother and hopefully get his approval. Only then could he come to her and ask her for forever.

* * *

The full-day class ended early, and Harper sat at a table inside the lobby lounge, ironically drinking coffee. Susie Majors, a friendly barista Harper had met early in the day, joined her.

“So, where are you from and where do you work?” Harper asked the pretty brunette, although Harper had a hunch about what part of the country from which the woman originated.

“I’m from Tennessee.” Susie laughed. “Did the accent give me away?”

Harper chuckled. “Only a little.”

“Anyway, I work at a Starbucks in downtown Denver now, but I’m hoping to open my own place one day. I’m taking all the classes I can so I’m prepared if and when that time comes.” Susie took a long sip of the hotel brew.

Harper smiled. “Well, if you ever need advice or pointers, I’ve done it … twice. Once with my own shop and once on a full renovation when my best friend and I turned the combined space into a bakery and coffee shop.” She handed her a business card. “Keep in touch.”