Page 80 of The Marriage Rebound

She frowned. “I never get cobwebs, thank you very much,” she retorted, smacking my ass.

Considering she usually spent the off-season playing in the Euro League, unlike some of the other players who just enjoyed their time off, she wasn’t wrong. Secretly, I still hoped that Courtney would become one of those players sooner rather than later.

“You hungry? I can whip you up somethin’ light to tide you over until we go to Shae’s place tonight.”

“I could eat.”

“Go, sit, I’ll make you a sandwich.”

“I was just gonna snack on something, but I’m not gonna turn it down if my lady wants to feed me.”

“As you shouldn’t. Never turn down a good meal.”

She squeezed my ass. “I’m never missing a chance to eat.”

I laughed even though my body temp shot up and I was sure my nipples got hard. “I wasn’t talkin’ about that.”

“But could we?” she asked, nuzzling my neck.

“Yes, we can,” I damn near moaned. “But you also need to make sure you have your energy.” I gently pushed against her to extract myself from her arms before I got lost in the feelings she created and totally forgot about feeding her.

“If you say so,” she replied with a pout. Court strolled over to the sink to wash her hands before going to the refrigerator and grabbing a bottle of water. “You want one?” I shook my head. “Oh, how’d the interview go?”

“It went well. The place is nice, so I think I’m gonna do it.”

“Really?” She leaned back against the countertop and took a long drink.

We’d talked about it. I thought she was on board. She was the one who’d encouraged me to find something to do with my time. “What, you don’t think I should?”

“No, I mean, really, as in that’s good, baby. I know you had some reservations about if you’d like it since it isn’t the same as being onstage.”

Hearing her statement instantly quelled the worry that had tried to take root. “Thank you. I’m still a little on the fence on that aspect. It’s gonna be different for sure, but I got to watch a class in session, and it looked fun. Plus, Nicole was nice, and I talked to a couple other teachers that were there. So I think I’ll fit in.”

“Of course you will. You’re probably gonna be their most sought-after teacher there. I have no doubt.”

Her praise and her support gave me butterflies. “I don’t know about all that.”

She pushed up on me, crowding my space as she stood at the island. “Do you doubt my words, woman?” She spoke the words close to my ear, which sent a shiver through me.

“Never.”

The smack to my ass was an electric shock to my pussy, reactivating the earlier innuendos. I pressed my thighs together as I concentrated on completing her sandwich. A task not made easy by Court staying close behind me.

“Your food is ready.” I pushed the plate across the island then held my breath as she placed a hand on my thigh before sliding it around to cup me between my legs.

She rocked her hand back and forth, pressing the heel of her palm against me. “It better be,” she whispered, and I damn near came undone. With a soft kiss just below my ear, she strolled over to the other side of the island like she hadn’t just lit me on fire.

“Thanks, baby, this looks delicious.”

“It’s just a sandwich.”

She pinned me with an intense stare that made me swallow hard. “It is a gourmet meal made with love.”

“You just tryin’ to butter me up to get in my pants.” I joked, suddenly nervous from the intensity and sincerity.

“I mean, that wasn’t the plan, but if it’s working.” She winked as she took a bite of her sandwich.

“I don’t think Doc worked you out enough if you came home with this much energy.”