Always Me (27 page)

I kissed his cheek. “No pressure.” I rose to my feet when he grabbed my hand.

“If…if she doesn’t remember me, will you…will you tell her about me?” his voice cracked and I swallowed back a sob.

I nodded and smiled. “I will.” I stepped in between Brett and Sebastian. “Now listen. I am fucking sick of you two getting in each other’s faces. Sebastian, I love you, but you’re being an asshole.” He opened his mouth to speak, but I raised my hand, stopping him. “Watch your son. And you,” I turned to Brett. “are coming with me.” I grabbed Brett’s hand and pulled him along.

He shoved out of my grip. “I’m not your dog…”

I spun on him making him take a step back. “I’ve had it with your attitude. Maybe I should let Sebastian pound your face into the ground. It might do you some good. Now shut up about whatever issues you’re having and see your sister.”

“Well I’m happy to know that you don’t take Sebastian’s shit,” he mumbled.

I huffed. “I don’t take any of your shit.”

Brett chuckled lightly. “That’s true.”

“Oh my gosh,” I gasped. I couldn’t believe it.

His eyes widened. “What?”

I looked up at him and sighed loudly. “You laughed.”

Brett rolled his eyes and smiled. “Bitch.”

I giggled. “Jackass.”

He shook his head and pulled me in for a hug. “I’m so fucking sorry.”

Squeezing him once, I released myself from his grip. “I understand you’re upset.”

“I shouldn’t have treated you that way. None of this is your fault. What happened at your house with Jose…” His breath caught.

“We can talk about that later. Let’s go see your sister,” I said, placing a hand on his arm.

“Tori, when all of this is over, I think I’m going to stay away for a while. I…”

I looked up at him and nodded. “Whatever you need to do, Brett.”

He didn’t answer, just nodded instead. Whatever he had helped Sebastian with regarding Jose, I appreciated it. They had their issues, but hopefully we could all work out our differences.

Brett walked into the room first, and I followed behind him, stopping just in the doorway. The hair on the back of my neck tingled, and I looked back to see Sebastian looking at me. His dark gaze bored into me. His gaze roamed over my body and my skin bloomed. It had always amazed me how my body reacted to just his stare. From the first time he had looked at me, I was his.

Not sure if he was jealous over Brett hugging me or me grabbing his hand, I tried lightening the mood by blowing him a kiss.

A smug smile formed on his handsome face that said, that’s right baby, you are mine and I won’t let you or anyone else forget it.

I loved the man but sometimes his possessiveness, though usually hot and exciting was also downright annoying. Only when it came to Brett though.

Rolling my eyes at myself, I walked into Keisha’s room and peeked my head around the corner. She was sitting up in bed, sporting a very unsexy hospital gown, and her brown curly hair was piled high on her head. Some ringlets had fallen, framing her beautiful face. She noticed me as I walked in and smiled brightly. “It amazes me that even though you’ve been through hell, you can still smile huge.” I teased.

Keisha laughed lightly and grabbed my hand, pulling me in for a hug.

“I’m so glad that you’re okay. I’m sorry for freaking you out earlier.” Tears welled in my eyes.

“It’s not your fault but…I don’t remember everything.”

Brett and I both pulled up chairs. “What do you remember? Or is it too soon to talk about it?” I asked.

The doctor walked in at that time, interrupting us. “Keisha needs some rest.”

“Ten more minutes?” Keisha asked sweetly.

The doctor, although young, definitely had a no bullshit attitude about him. He smiled. “Ten minutes. No more.”

We thanked him.

Brett grabbed Keisha’s other hand and kissed her forehead before sitting down. “I’m…”

Keisha’s eyes welled with tears. “Brett?”

A small smile splayed on his lips. “I’m just glad you’re okay, Keisha.”

She patted his hand and sighed. She looked between the both of us. “So how about no one else gets shot, okay?”

We laughed and I shook my head. “So what do you remember?” I asked her again.

She pointed to herself. “I know who I am. Brett’s my brother. I remember you, Tori. But…some things are fuzzy. I don’t remember today at all.”

I looked at the clock. “Yesterday actually. It’s after midnight.”

“Okay, well…you have a son don’t you?”

I smiled. “Yes, Antonio. Do you remember him?”

Her eyes filled with tears. “I’m so sorry.”

I rose to my feet and wrapped my arms around her shoulder. “Hey, it’s okay. Don’t push yourself.” My heart hurt that she didn’t remember him but the question that had weighed on my mind since she woke up, needed to come out. “I’m sorry, Keisha but I have to ask.”

She looked up at me.

“Do you remember Garrith Jameson?” No recognition shone in her eyes at the mention of his name. All the hard work he did, they both did at making their relationship strong fell apart around them. Who knew if they could fix this?

“I’m sorry, but I don’t.”

A gasp came from the doorway, and my head shot around. Garrith stood at the entrance holding a teddy bear and chocolates. The look of anguish on his face shattered my heart.

“Tori.” I turned back to Keisha. She must have known that he was Garrith because tears streamed down her cheeks. Garrith would know that it wasn’t her fault, but he would need some time to try and figure out what to do. I looked between my two friends, lost on how to help them.

Garrith cleared his throat, his Adam’s apple bouncing up and down. “I bought these for you.”

“Thank you,” Keisha whispered.

“I’ll just leave them here.” He placed them on the table and walked out of the room.

“I’m so sorry,” Keisha said, crying into her hands.

Chapter 29

“Tori, you can’t expect him to be fine with her not remembering him,” Sebastian said, drying his head with a towel. He decided to keep it buzzed and told me that I was the only one that needed long hair in the relationship.

“I’m not saying I expect him to be fine with it, but he’s not even trying. The doctor said for Keisha to be around people from her life. That they could be triggers for her memory,” I explained, leaning against the doorframe.

“If you didn’t remember me, I would probably have to stay away too. It would kill me, knowing that you remember everyone else and not me.”

I shook my head. “But she doesn’t remember every single thing about everyone else. I just think… I wish he would be there for her.”

“Tori, he needs time. I know him. He probably feels guilty that he couldn’t protect her.”

I sighed. Sebastian was right. “I just want them happy. I know they’ve been through a lot.”

“They’ll make it through this. Look at us. We made it through our shit.”

“Yeah, I guess.” I watched as Sebastian’s muscles rippled and flexed over his bones every time he moved. The white towel hung low on his hips, showcasing lick-worthy abs. God, what I wouldn’t give to sink my teeth into—

“Baby.”

“Hmm?” My eyes darted up to meet Sebastian’s.

He smirked. “See something you like?”

My cheeks heated and I shook my head, freeing it from the dirty thoughts that had invaded my mind. Images of my legs wrapped around his waist as he thrust hard into me… Oh God. I walked back into our bedroom. “You are way too distracting when I’m trying to have a serious conversation with you.”

He chuckled. “I didn’t do anything. All I have to do is walk into a room.”

I crawled onto the bed and knelt, picking at an imaginary fuzz on my shorts. “I just want things back to the way they were before…”

“Before what?”

“Before Keisha got shot. I wish I could do something for them. I feel so helpless.”

“There’s nothing you can do except be there for them.”

Sebastian’s dark eyes bored into mine as if they were questioning whether I regretted letting him back into my life after he had supposedly been dead for two years. “Don’t look at me like that.”

His eye brow rose. “Like what?”

“Like you’re accusing me of something.” I was sick of being second-guessed or told how to feel. I had finally convinced Sebastian to stay in my life, but he was still stuck on the fact that I may have regrets when I didn’t.

He walked up to me and placed a hand on the back of my neck. “I’m not accusing you of anything.”

“Yes, you are. You’re looking at me like you think I’m regretting letting you back into my life.” I waited for his response and chewed on my bottom lip.

“I know you don’t regret it. I know that now, little one, and I’m sorry. I am so fucking sorry for everything.”

My gaze moved around my room as memories of Jose attacking me came crashing into my mind.

“Hey.” Sebastian grabbed my chin and turned my head to face him. “He’s gone, baby. It’s over.”

I rose to my knees and wrapped my arms around Sebastian’s shoulders. His strong shoulders that had helped me through so much. That had saved me. “Just please don’t doubt me. Ever again. I love you.”

“I know that now, baby.” He ran his hands under my shirt, pulling me against him. “I never thought I would be enough for you…”

I placed a soft kiss on his lips. “We’re enough for each other.”

He smirked and bit my chin.

I ran my hands around his neck, brushing my fingers over his nape. “So…I have to ask…where is this going?”

Sebastian smirked that sexy grin of his that melted my bones. “Where do you want it to go?” He cupped my ass and pulled me against him.

I sighed and thought a moment. “Right now I just want to feel you.” I rubbed my thumb over his full bottom lip, leaned down and licked into his mouth. I controlled the kiss for just a moment before it switched gears and he took over. His tongue fought with mine, owning me. Possessing me. It danced around the inside of my mouth, setting my skin on fire from just a kiss.

I ran a hand over the back of his head, pushing him tighter against me, deepening the kiss.

My head was pulled back roughly, and I gasped as liquid pooled in my panties at the sharp tug. Sebastian’s teeth grazed over my jaw before releasing me completely, leaving me panting and shaking with need. He smiled smugly and backed up until he hit the wall. A large thick erection sported from under the towel, making my mouth salivate.

I hopped off the bed and knelt in front of him. His nostrils flared as he watched me. He leaned down and placed a hard kiss on my mouth. “I have one rule.”

My pussy clenched at the deep husky tone of his voice. “What’s that?”

“Keep your hands behind your back.” He kissed me again and leaned against the wall. “If you use them, I will restrain you.”

Oh, wow. My heart thudded against my chest at that image. Not being able to touch him while he pumped his cock between my lips made my core throb with anticipation.

Sebastian chuckled and placed another kiss on my lips. “Looks like you would enjoy that.”

“Yes,” I breathed.

He fisted my hair, pulling my head back, and licked his way into my mouth. “I’ll keep that in mind, baby. Now, suck my cock.”

Okay, I could do this. I linked my hands behind my back and looked up at him, waiting.

Sebastian’s eyes were dark with hunger, and he slowly removed the towel. His rigid length sprang out in front of him, and if he were lying down, it would surely reach his belly button.

Licking my lips, I shuffled towards him.

“No hands, baby,” he reminded me.

I shook my head and smiled. He was going to be putty in my hands after. “Oh, Sebastian, you are in for a treat.”

His lips parted. “Am I? You sure are confident.”

Oh, yes, I am. I licked up the underside of his cock, making it twitch against my mouth. I licked all over him from base to tip and the heavy sac underneath. Every so often, I’d look up and our gazes would lock, but his expression hadn’t changed. Time to up my game. I linked my hands tighter around my back, opened my mouth to take him in and then stopped. “Fuck my mouth, baby.”

His breath hitched. Oh yeah, now there was the reaction I was looking for.

Not waiting for a reply, I opened my mouth and took him in halfway. I relaxed my throat and went deeper.

He grunted but didn’t say anything.

My heart leapt with glee at the challenge. I sucked and pulled him with my mouth, sliding from base to tip as fast as I could.

Sebastian groaned, grabbed the back of my head, and fisted his hand in my hair. He thrust his cock into my mouth. My pussy clenched, aching to be touched by him, but this was turning me on almost as much as if he were.

“Oh fuck, Tori.” His cock twitched in my mouth, and his hips bucked against my face. He released into me, the salty taste of his essence shooting down my throat. When he stopped shaking, I licked up the last drop, making him shudder against my lips.

I kissed his thigh and turned to get up when I was gently pushed to the ground.

Sebastian lifted my T-shirt and slammed his cock into my core making me cry out at the deep impact. “Sebastian.”

He grunted, thrusting hard into me. He grabbed my hips and pulled me back so I was sitting on his lap. I tugged off my shirt and threw it beside us, needing to feel his hands all over me.

He wrapped a hand around my neck, kissed and nibbled my shoulder, all the while still pounding into me.

“You feel so good, little one. It’s been too long.”

I moaned and gasped when his hand went between my legs, his fingers rubbing quickly over my clit. I spread my legs, the multiple sensations from him thrusting into me, his finger running over the hard nub, sent an orgasm exploding from my middle. I screamed his name and continued when he quickly bent me back over. He grabbed my wrists, holding them behind my back so I was completely restrained. It was heaven, not being able to move at all and let him have his way with my body to do whatever he wished. I wouldn’t have changed it for the world.

“That’s it, baby, come again for me.” He sped up his hips, grunting as he powered his cock into me.