Down & Dirty by Reese Madison Page B

get you naked and on that bed as soon as you’re done.”
    “If I don’t fall asleep first.” I laughed finding some wine to cook by.
    “I’ll wake you up.” He’s lost the grumpy tone now.
    “No doubt. How was your day? I didn’t see you with all my drama.”
    “Nothing unusual, except Gunner’s panic when he got the results of a DNA test from a chick he was accused of knocking up.”
    “Oh yeah? I didn’t know they could do DNA tests before a baby was born.”
    “I don’t know anything about it, except he was damn happy when it came up no where close to his kid.”
    “What happened to the girl?”
    “He showed her the gate and told her to have a nice life.”
    I laughed, “Sounds like Gunner. That man has more trouble with women.”
    We ate together at the kitchen bar chatting like what I can only assume couples do. It was oddly domestic. I looked around and realized I still have a lot of unpacking to do here. Great. After I see Doc tomorrow I’ll focus on that while Joe is out of town.
    “Are you going to call me while you’re gone?” I asked when he pulled my shirt off over my head as he backed me to the bedroom.
    “I am.” He assured me.
    “Good. It’s gonna be weird being here without you.”
    “Speaking of weird, I want a favor before I go.”
    “When are you leaving exactly?”
    “First thing in the morning, you can sleep in for once.”
    “What’s the favor?” I helped him finish undressing me and tugged his shirt to take it off. He’s too tall for me to get it over his head.
    He happily obliged tossing it aside. He fluffed the girls, “I want these,” he unfastened his belt, “around this.”
    “That doesn’t sound weird.”
    “It could be a little messy by the time I’m done.”
    “I think I’ll live.” I laid back on the bed and watched as this big beautiful man kicked out of his jeans and crawled over me. He kissed me until I was lost in him. Then he kissed me in the place that makes me grip covers for dear life.
    As I recovered he slid up and put my hands where he wanted so he could fulfill his fantasy. I watched his face as he watched himself between the girls. I like how much he’s enjoying my body. He doesn’t just want to selfishly ‘get off’, he wants to please, to linger, to wallow, for his pleasure as much as mine.
    When he got close I knew to brace for his release. Let’s just say being shot in the face has a whole new meaning. Being the nice guy he is he jumped up and brought me a couple towels, one wet and one dry.
    “Sorry baby, but thank you. I’ve been wanting to do that.”
    I laughed cleaning up. “Don’t apologize. If you’re happy, I’m happy. Besides, your face was priceless.” I teased and curled up against him. Once again I draped my leg over his was out cold in seconds. He’s like a big strong safe pillow.
    The next morning he kissed me long and hard before I watched him ride off for five days. First thing I did was go see Doc like he insisted.
    I was afraid we’d have to wait for the pill to kick in before we could take this to the next level, but Doc has some kind of shot that takes effect in forty eight hours. He told me what it was, but I forget. All I know is I need a fresh shot every three months and if my period disappears, not to be surprised. God bless Doc.
    I spent the next five days getting the house in order. Salina came by to help and drink wine when she could. She’s a busy girl keeping Slider’s books. We talked a lot about what to do with the bar while the prospects scrubbed and cleaned it.
    Joe called me twice a day. He didn’t say much except to ask what I was doing, say he loved me, and tell me to behave. I always got the ‘I love you’ just before he hung up, not giving me any time to respond. I’m pretty sure I love him, and I’d tell him if he gave me a chance. Maybe when he gets home. Although it sounds cheesy to tell him I love him right when we’re about to make love. I want him to know it’s real,