Page 101 of Fake it for Keeps

“Harder.”

“That’s it,” he growled. “Take what you need from me.”

I did. I took everything he gave me and demanded more. We moved together like we’d been doing this for years instead of once before. I bucked, knocking him off his game for a few seconds.

He looked concerned. “What’s wrong? Too much?”

I smiled. “Get on your back.”

I climbed over him and sank down.

We both groaned. I squeezed my eyes closed and reveled in the feel of him.

I started to move. My hips rolled, taking him deep before I slid back. His hands moved to my hips. He held on tight, setting the pace even though I was on top.

I leaned forward, my breasts hanging over his face as I held on to the headboard. I rode him hard and fast.

“Hallie,” he gasped.

“Yes!” I cried out and moved faster.

My release was explosive. It stole my breath away. I completely froze, my head back as I stared up at the ceiling.

I didn’t even remember it happening, but I found myself on my back with him climbing out of bed and going into the bathroom.

He came back to bed and pulled me against him. I went willingly, tucking myself into his side like I belonged there.

“So much for professional,” I said, my voice slightly muffled against his chest.

I felt him laugh. “Yeah. That lasted all of five hours.”

“We’re terrible at boundaries.”

“The worst.”

I traced patterns on his chest, feeling suddenly vulnerable. “What are we doing, Colt?”

“I don’t know,” he admitted. “But I don’t want to stop.”

“Me neither.”

And that was the truth.

I didn’t want to stop.

Because somewhere along the way, between the fake engagement and the real kisses, between the performances and the quiet moments, I’d started falling for him.

Really falling.

“Stay,” he said quietly. “Don’t go home tonight.”

I should have said no. Should have protected myself. Should have remembered why I’d agreed to this arrangement in the first place.

But I couldn’t.

“Okay,” I whispered. “I’ll stay.”

He pressed a kiss to the top of my head, and I felt his body relax against mine.