Predator - A Stand Alone Suspense Romance (22 page)

“Five,” she squeaks.

“I’ll be outside.” I give her another kiss, and then let her go. “We can eat at the diner, celebrate your job.”

“Okay,” she whispers, and her eyes dart to Joshua.

“Later,” I say to Joshua who’s gawking at us. Let him try and fuck with her now.

Cara~

It’s funny how nice people can be to you if they’re scared of your husband. Not that Damian is really my husband, but they don’t know any different.

Joshua did a total one-eighty after that stunt Damian pulled, kissing me in front of him. So at least I’m not being treated like shit anymore, which is always a good thing.

The last thirty minutes really drags out, and every time I look at the watch only a minute has crawled by.

I’m hungry and tired. I glance at the clock again and a wave of relief washes over me when I see it’s one minute to five. I watch the seconds tick by and then I walk to the front of the store.

“Bye,” I say uncomfortably, not sure if I can call him by his name.

He smiles at me but the smile doesn’t extend to his eyes. “Bye, Nina. Have a good night.”

“T-thanks,” I sputter and then I rush out of the store. Damian is parked right in front and he’s leaning against the driver’s door with his arms crossed over his chest.

He pushes his body away from the car and walks toward me. “Hey, gorgeous,” he says, sounding gruffly.

He reaches for me and then pulls me into a hug.

We’re standing in front of the hardware store.

My boss can see us!

Everyone can see us.

My eyes widen as Damian leans closer to me. I feel his breath on my cheek. His eyes flick over my shoulder at what I’m sure is my boss, and then they flick back to me, and oh my freaking word, it’s so hot.

He presses a kiss to my lips and then guides me around the car.

I’m so stunned by his caveman behavior that I only gather my senses when he stops at the diner.

“Gorgeous?” I ask, lifting an eyebrow. “And what’s with all the kissing?”

He takes his seatbelt off and opens the door. “You’re gorgeous, and you’re my wife. I’m just kissing my wife hello and goodbye. It’s what normal married couples do.”

He gets out of the car leaving me confused. So he’s only kissing me for appearances sake?

Shit, I’m starting to think I imagined the kiss on the beach.

Damian~

Fuck, it gets hot here. I wipe the sweat from my forehead and then screw in the last of the screws for the landing. Once I’m done, I stand back and look at what I’ve achieved today. The landing is perfect. I’ve given Mr. Taylor enough elbow space as well.

I pack up my tools and then walk into the house. “I’m heading home, Mr. Taylor.”

“Would you like to stay for some milk and cookies?” Mrs. Taylor asks from the kitchen. She baked today and it smells mouthwatering.

“No thanks, Mrs. T. I have to go get Nina.”

“Of course. I’ll keep some for you for tomorrow. You have a good night.”

I wave and then rush to the car. I don’t want to be late picking up Nina. I have a little surprise for her.

Just as I stop in front of the hardware store, she comes out. She looks a little tired but she smiles happily when she sees me. The work is good for her. It’s not the job I would’ve chosen for her, but it keeps her busy.

She gets into the car and I lean over to her. I press a kiss to her lips. “Hey, Gorgeous. How was your day?”

It’s becoming routine, the hello and goodbye pecks. I tell myself it’s only for appearances, but yeah, total bullshit.

“It was good. The rest of your lumber order came in so you can get it when you drop me off tomorrow morning.”

“Oh, good!” I drive to the local car dealership. I had a talk with the sales guy and he found a truck that I can trade the car for. I can’t be a handyman and not have a truck. “I’m trading the car in for a truck. It would suit our environment better,” I tell Cara.

“Oh. Okay.” When I stop in front of the dealership she scrunches her nose. “Can I wait outside?”

“Sure.” I go inside and find Ben. “You have it ready?” I ask, hoping this will be a quick transaction.

“Yeah,” Ben points to the table that’s overflowing with paperwork. “I just need to make a copy of your license while you sign a few things.”

I take a seat and then he hands me the documents with a pen. “Just sign where I’ve marked with an x.”

I hand him my license that’s in the name of Alex Jackson and I make sure to sign in that name too. One screw up and our lives could be at risk.

The whole transaction takes about fifteen minutes before I get the keys. “You’ll see it parked out front. I had it washed but you’ll have to put in some gas.”

“Sure.” I smile and reach out my hand to him, “Thanks for all your help.”

Cara is standing outside, just staring off into space. I take her hand and point to the truck. “There’s our new wheels.”

I open the door for her. She tilts her head and then looks at me. “Does it come with a ladder?”

Laughter bubbles over my lips and I take hold of her hips, lifting her into the truck.

I stop in front of the diner and I she looks at me all puzzled. “Again? We were here on Tuesday.”

“Just stay put. I’ll be back soon.” I run into the diner and get us ice-creams.

When I come out of the diner, Cara smiles widely. “Oh yes!” She claps her hands and then takes one. I watch her lick at it and it has a direct link to my cock, which hardens instantly.

I drive to a quiet spot where we have a nice view of the ocean, all the while trying to get rid of the hard-on. We get out of the cab and I lower the tailgate so we can sit in the back. I slide all the way back and lean against the back of the cab. Cara sits down next to me and we finish our ice-creams.

The view is stunning and just sitting like this is relaxing. We should do it more often.

“That was nice. Thanks,” she says as she licks her fingertips. I watch every one of those tips slip in between her perfect lips. I hear every tiny pop as she pulls that same tip out again.

Fuck.

Her eyes meet mine and she freezes with a finger in her mouth. I reach for her hand and pull it out from between her lips. I bring the still wet tip to my mouth and then close my lips over it. Her tongue darts out over her bottom lip as her eyes zoom in on her finger in my mouth.

I suck gently and then see the heat flare in her eyes. I’m playing with fire now and we can both get burned, but fuck, I can’t stop what’s happening.

She gets on her knees and moves closer to me. She pulls her finger from my mouth and then her mouth crashes against mine. I take hold of her hips and guide her onto my lap. She straddles me and her arms go around my neck. Her tongue plunges into my mouth and I’m surprised by the passion she’s kissing me with.

Suddenly she pulls back, her eyes wide again. “Sorry, do you want this?” she asks, motioning between us with the same finger I had in my mouth only seconds ago.

I slip a hand around the back of her neck and pull her back down. “Just fucking kiss me already,” I growl.

When our lips touch again, it feels as if something explodes between us, blowing all our self-control to hell. I caress her tongue hard with mine, and then I take bites of her bottom lip. I’ve wanted to do this for so fucking long. I break the kiss and then continue pressing kisses along her jaw and down her neck.

Her head falls back, resting in my hand and she gives me full access to her neck. I kiss and suck, leaving my mark all the way down to her collarbone.

I’m so fucking hard my cock is going to tear right through my jeans. I grab hold of the hem of her shirt and shove the piece of material up until I can see her bra. I pull the flimsy lace down, exposing her breast and then go in for the kill. I take her nipple in my mouth and I suck at the soft flesh before gently biting down on her. Her hips jerk against my cock and I let her breast go.

I look up at her and see the shock on her face. She’s confused because she wants me. I cover her breast again but I don’t stop. Stopping now will do more damage than good to both of us.

I bring her mouth to mine and whisper, “Ride me, Cara. Make yourself come.” I take her mouth, slipping my tongue in again, and tasting the sweetness of the ice-cream on her tongue.

I drop my hands to her hips and push her down on my cock. The clothes are in the fucking way. I let one hand slip into her slacks and panties. I feel her pussy and she’s fucking burning up for me.

I press my palm against her and push one finger in. Her hands dig into my shoulders and I can feel that I’m losing her attention with the kiss. I pull slightly back and then start to rub her gently. “Fuck my hand, Gorgeous.”

She keeps her eyes on my face as she starts to move slowly. Her cheeks flush with excitement and soon her body takes over. Her breaths start to come faster, matching every jerk of her hips. She presses down harder on my hand and her movements grow slower. She’s so fucking close.

I push another finger in and I watch as her eyes glaze over with pleasure. Her mouth opens but no sound comes out as she comes against my hand. My fingers fold around her neck and I yank her to me. I crush her lips under mine and fuck her with my tongue, wanting to devour her orgasm. Her body jerks against mine. Her breasts brush against my chest and her pussy rubs against my hand, and it takes every last bit of strength I have to not strip her down and fuck her right here on the back of the truck.

Cara~

Oh fuck. Oh fuck. Oh fuck
.

That’s all I can think as wave after wave of pleasure pulses through me. It makes my toes curl and my skin tingle.

His tongue and teeth assault my mouth, making the orgasm last longer. His fingers thrust in and out, and his rough palm presses hard against me, just the right amount of pressure.

Oh fuck.

My body starts to slow down and Damian slows the kiss until he pulls his hand out of my pants. He breaks the kiss and then brings his fingers to my mouth.

I feel slightly embarrassed as I first suck the one, then the other. I’ve never tasted myself on someone else before.

He pulls his finger from my mouth and then both his hands settle on my hips. He’s just looking at me, those gray eyes dark and intense.

He’s not saying anything.

I let go of his shirt and then straighten it around his neck.

I can’t meet his eyes as I realize what I’ve just done. In broad daylight I just jumped him on the back of his truck. I rubbed myself shamelessly against him.

Oh fuck.

“Look at me,” he whispers.

I shake my head and start to get up, but his fingers dig into my hips and he yanks me back down against his hardness.

My eyes dart to his and it makes my cheeks flame even more.

“Talk to me,” he says calmly.

“I don’t understand how you can be so calm about this. I just jumped you.” I try to get up again but he won’t let me up. “Sam!” I shriek using his real name so I can get his attention. “Let me go!”

That predatory look shadows his eyes, making them almost black. “Don’t you fucking Sam me.” He yanks me closer until our chests are flush against each other’s. “I kissed you, Cara. I touched you. I want to fuck you, but you’re not ready,” he spells the words out to me.

He shakes his head and then pushes me off of him. We both stand up and I watch as he jumps from the back of the truck. I walk to the tailgate and slide down.

He starts to walk away from me. “You have got to stop thinking that I wouldn’t want you!” he yells, and then he turns back to me. He stalks at me and it makes me feel a slither of fear crawl up my spine. I take a step back but it’s too late.

He grabs my hand and presses it to his hard-on. “You feel that?” he hisses.

I nod quickly, unable to form words.

“That’s me wanting you, Cara. I want you every fucking day. I jerk off like a teenager in the shower. Every. Fucking. Morning.” He lets me go and stalks back to the front and then he gets in the truck.

I stare down at my hand, his words playing over and over in my mind.

I know he’s right. I’m the problem. I do think that someone like him would never want someone like me. I don’t get back in the truck but instead walk home. I need the time so I can think.

I have to make an appointment with the doctor so I can at least get on the pill or injection. I have to think this all through, and make sure I’m ready. I don’t want to mess up my chance with Damian.

I really want to be the woman for him. I just have to find a way.

Damian~

Things have been awkward between us the last few weeks. Cara is quiet, only talking when I ask her something.

I mean it’s eight on a Friday night and she’s in bed pretending to sleep, while I’m staring at some snowy program, because the bunny ears I got for the old TV sucks.