Fatal Exposure by Lia Slater

we go our separate ways.”
    “Aren’t you in pain?” Kade attempted to keep his thoughts rational because his body wanted to flatten her against the mattress, spread her legs, and make love to her until she was completely satisfied.
    “A little, but you can make me feel better.” She picked up an ice cube from the towel and slid it over her hardened nipple and down her stomach to her navel. “You know, like you did when we were young and innocent.” It melted quickly over her tanned flesh, and trickled down the area between her bare mound and her thigh.
    Focus, Kade .
    With the minute bit of willpower he had left, he shoved the pills and the cup of water toward her.
    “Take these or I’ll feel bad.”
    “And then?”
    “Then I’ll screw you so hard you’ll have to retire your pussy.”
    She giggled. “Retire my pussy? Is that all you got?”
    He would’ve upped the ante but was relieved when Ava took the pink and white capsules from his hand and swallowed them down with the water. Maneuvering her naked body to the middle of the bed, she lay on her back and opened her knees, letting him see the luscious rosy folds between her legs.“Ready,” she said softly and laughed again. Lord, he was going to miss her. One last night. One last time pleasuring her. He needed to make it worth her while...before it was too late.
    Chapter Five
    Poppy sat in her blue two-door hatchback and stared across the street through her cracked windshield. After she had overheard Kade on the phone, an uncanny feeling had her running circles in her head.
    Who had he been talking to?
    Whoever it was obviously had plans for Lily or Ava or whatever. It didn’t really matter what her name was now that the slut was leaving and would be out of the picture.
    Poor Jarred should have called the police on her ass. His nose was the size of a grapefruit. Sort of deserved it. But still. He was the only guy who’d ever cared for her. Enough to rescue her from the streets and give her a job. A safe job. One where she didn’t have to spread her legs for just any ol’ pervert who flashed some money at her.
    Those days were over thanks to Jarred. She owed him. And hopefully one day he’d realize she was good enough for marriage, and maybe a kid or two.
    Her mama would’ve liked to see that, if she were still alive.
    Not that Poppy didn’t allow a man to have his way with her once in a while. If the money was right and the man was worthy enough, she’d do just about anything. She didn’t let Jarred in on her little side jobs, although he was always suspicious.
    But what Jarred didn’t know, wouldn’t hurt him. Besides, he wasn’t exactly faithful. If only tramps like Ava would stop tempting him, he’d stop fooling around and get serious. Maybebuy me a nice ring . Get down on one knee like you see in the movies. They could buy a house. The one on Bluebird Street with the wraparound porch and that nice big elm in the front.
    She sighed and gripped the steering wheel. Someday she’d get what she wanted.
    The light dimmed in the hotel room across the street, and Poppy’s mind started swarming with ideas again. What if that Kade guy was a spy? What if Ava was a criminal and the mysterious person on the phone wanted to put her in prison? What if...
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    Ava loved the broad width of Kade’s back and shoulders. His well-defined arms weren’t bad either. Especially when they flexed while he reached down to pull off his underwear. As he turned to climb onto the bed, she licked her lips at the sight of her favorite muscle of all.
    “I swear that is the most beautiful penis I have ever laid my eyes on.” She ran her hands over her thighs in anticipation.
    “Have you seen many?” He moved to kneel between her legs, and began massaging the inside of her thighs with his rough hands.
    “Jealous?” She inhaled deeply at the feel of his touch.
    “Just want to know how many other guys I’ve beat out.” He shrugged and smiled. “It’s a man