It Was Always You (10 page)

“Thanks, for saving her.”

Zane didn’t respond.

“Where are you two going to live?”

“Haven’t discussed it yet.”
Hell, we’ve not even talked about living together.

“She’s my sister, Zane.”

“And the mother of my unborn child. She’ll be well provided for.”

“Do you love her?”

Zane grunted and walked away without answering. The first time he said those words, they would be to the woman he loved, not one of her family. The one he sought danced with Cade beneath the crisscross of multihued lights. His brother twirled her around as they laughed.

Galvanized tubs full of ice held a variety of drinks. Wine was on a table, as was harder liquor. He passed it all nodding—not smiling—at those he moved by en route to Zoë.

Cade spun her toward him and Zane caught her easily. It pained him to notice how her joy dimmed a bit. “Why the frown?” he asked, cradling her close.

“You have a scowl on your face.”

“Do I?”

She reached up, lacing her arms around his neck. “You know you did.”

“You’re in another man’s arms.”

“That’s Cade, and I’m pregnant by you.”

He stopped dancing before striding off the floor with her in tow.

“Zane,” she demanded tugging on her hand.

He realized he’d been dragging her behind him. “Sorry.”

“I don’t know what that was all about but I have to go get some more food to set out.”

Without releasing her, he escorted her into the kitchen. He worked alongside her as she refilled trays and sent them back out.

“What about the cake?” he asked as she washed her hands in the half bath.

“That’s coming up in a few hours. Not sure when Nate will want it out.” She walked up the hall, back toward the party, when he lifted her around the waist and stepped into the hall closet.

“Eep. What are you—?”

He kissed her. Her protest turned into a wanton moan. One that launched rivers of fire through his veins. She scrambled nearer, lacing her legs around his waist and nipping at his invading tongue. He shoved them back, the shelves holding extra towels and other bathroom supplies in their way. Items fell to the floor as they jockeyed for the position they wanted.

He kicked his boot heel against the door, closing them into the dark room.

Sliding his hands around her back, he inched them down over her ass. A pleased rumble escaped when his palms encountered her bare skin.

“No panties?”

“You ordered me not to wear any. I do listen at times.”

Lust overruled everything else. “I’ve been fantasizing about your hot pussy gripping my cock all day.”

“I’m right here. Stop fantasizing. Fuck me, Zane. ”

He fumbled with his jeans, freeing his hard length. Zane pressed into her with a single thrust.

“Oh God yeah.” Her words echoed in the small space.

He had no way of explaining what being surrounded by her wet heat was like. Capturing her lips, he began to move. In and out he thrust. Long strokes. Short jabs. He worked his hips, her moans on a direct line to his dick.

She came hard around him and he continued to piston his hips. Outside the door he heard voices.

“Anyone see Zoë?”

She stiffened and Zane flicked a finger over her clit. “Shh,” he whispered before he took her mouth once more.

“No, not since she and Zane finished putting more food on trays.” That voice belonged to Cora.

Zane worked his cock in her slowly, not stopping, just delivering long, steady strokes.

“Did she leave?” This time it was Cade who asked the question.

“I don’t know,” Cora said. “I’m standing here with you.”

Zane fucked the woman in his arms. He put his mouth by her ear. “I love you, Zoë Duncan.”

“Zane.” She spoke his name on a shuddering sigh.

“Trust me when I say this will work out. You and me. Whatever the future brings. It’s about us. You and me.” Her internal muscles rippled around his shaft. He nipped at her earlobe. “Come around my cock.”

She obeyed, burying her face in his neck. The voices outside the door rose as Cora and Cade argued more but they faded into nothing as he covered Zoë’s womb with more of his seed. He kissed her as their hearts slowed down.

“I love you too, Zane,” she muttered into his neck. “I’ve loved you for so long and I’m scared I’ll wake up and this will all be a horrible dream.”

“I’m right here, baby. And I’m not going anywhere.” He smiled briefly. “Neither of us are right now, from the sounds of things.”

She flexed her fingers, nails digging into his shoulders. “Not much else to do in here then is there. And, let’s face it, I’m already pregnant. Make love to me, Zane.”

His cock stiffened and he began to move again. He knew at some point they would make it back out to the party but right now this time was theirs and theirs alone. As he delivered her to another orgasm, he knew it had always been her and always would be.

Aliyah Burke
is an avid reader and is never far from pen and paper (or the computer). She is married to a career military man. They are owned by three Borzoi, and a DSH cat. She spends her days sharing time between work, writing, and dog training. She loves to hear from her readers and can be found on Facebook or Twitter @AliyahBurke96.

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May You Always

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