Kate tossed and turned. In the depths of Colton’s apartment, she could hear the breathy moans of Paloma and Heath and she hoped it was keeping Colton wide awake. After a hot shower, she still wasn’t able to dull the sensation of him pressing up against her, the feel of his mouth on hers. She understood in that moment why women got hooked. He could make her feel things she hadn’t felt in such a long time. The problem was that he knew it, and he was an ass because of it.
She groaned, rolling towards her nightstand. She shuffled through the drawer, pulling out her vibrator and laying back on the bed. She hated that he had this effect on her, that she wanted to feel him inside of her. Kate turned it on, muffling the vibration beneath her blankets as she allowed it to glide along her entrance. She was already completely aroused. The feeling of him had sent her into overdrive, the feel of his tongue ring against her lips made her crazy.
She gasped, pushing the vibrator into herself and only just managing to stop herself from calling out his name. Her fingers curled around the sheets, her back arching as she imagined it was Colton, that hard lump in his pants now filling her up. It wasn’t the same though. She was missing the taste of his mouth on hers, the heat of his tongue darting into her mouth and exploring her.
She could feel her legs shake beneath the blankets, his name on the tip of her tongue.
A pounding on her door tore her away from her impending orgasm. She groaned, turning off the vibrator and tossing it against the blanket and rolling off the bed. Adjusting her pajama shorts, she stepped through the silent lounge room, half-expecting Paloma to be on the other end.
Cinnamon eyes widened in surprise at the shirtless figure of Colton on the other side. His eyes were darker than normal, brimming with something that looked a lot like lust. Grey sweats hung from his hips, not able to hide the erection beneath them.
“Go home, Colton,” Kate snapped, closing the door in his face.
Colton’s big hand came up, preventing the door from slamming and slipped into the narrow gap. He closed it behind him, locking it for good measure and swooped forward. His mouth covered hers before she had a chance to speak, the length of his erection pressing hard against her damp pajama shorts.
Pulling away, Kate shook her head. “Listening to them got you going, huh? Better call someone else. I’m not interested.”
His fingers gripped her chin, pulling her towards him. His face was so close to hers she could smell the mint of his toothpaste. “I don’t want someone else.”
Kate scoffed, “It’s not going to happen.”
“Really?” Even his laugh was tinged with desire, and his lips hit hers once more. He bit her lip as he pulled away, his hand sliding down her neck, lingering between her breasts for a moment, forcing her breath to catch in her throat. “I could hear you through the wall.”
Kate’s cheeks reddened. “What?”
“I could hear you using your vibrator,” he murmured, his teeth grazing the ridge of her collarbone while his hands moved to her shorts, rubbing the thin material to coax out a moan. He succeeded, bringing his blackened eyes up to hers once more. “I could hear you puffing and panting... and I heard you call out my name.”
“No, I didn’t,” Kate snapped, trying to push him away. Her palms pressed against his chest. “You’re dreaming.”
“In my dreams, you’re screaming it,” he grinned, taking in the shock on her features before continuing his attack on her mouth. “Not whimpering like you’re trying to be quiet.”
Opening her mouth to speak, Kate realized she had nothing to say. Her eyes glanced down, embarrassment making her stomach drop.
Colton grabbed her face, forcing her to look at him. “I couldn’t sit in my room listening to you, knowing I could be doing it better.”
He didn’t give her a chance to speak, scooping her up in his muscular arms and kissing her. He led her to the bedroom, settling her down on the bed. His mouth stayed on hers, his fingers fumbling to rip down her pants. Kate couldn’t deny how much she wanted him at that moment, how much she needed him to end this craving that ebbed within her every time he was around. He would fuck her and then he would leave her alone, and maybe that would be the best thing for Kate.
She grabbed the sheets, feeling his lips move from her mouth, along her neck, lapping at the quickened beating of the hollow of her throat before clamping down on the fabric that covered her hardened nipple. She yelped, arching her back and filling his mouth with more of her.
Tugging her to the end of the bed, he slipped to his knees, allowing his breath to blow against the heated spot between her thighs. Her eyes traveled to the floor-length mirror by her bedroom door. The image of him, kneeling between her legs, preparing to taste her drove her crazy.
His mouth collided with her, and Kate couldn’t hold back the moan that escaped her. Gently, as if teasing her, his tongue lapped at the sensitive nub, breaking away every so often to gauge her reaction. As his dark eyes locked on hers, he groaned. Her teeth bit down on her plump lower lip and Colton moved back to her. He sucked and lapped like his life depended on it, his finger sliding into her dripping entrance.
“Oh God, Colton,” she murmured, pulling at the sheets with a new intensity.
Her thighs were shaking, her breath ragged. Colton grabbed her hand, forcing her to tangle her fingers in his black hair. He groaned as she pulled, keeping his face as close to her as possible. With his fingers pumping into her steadily, his tongue sucking at her most sensitive spot, Kate could feel her orgasm approaching. She threw her head back into the mattress, her fingers pulling and tugging only encouraging him to eat her faster, harder.
Adding a second finger, he growled into her, the vibrations sending her over the edge. She cried out, writhing beneath his mouth as he lapped up the last waves of her climax.
His lips glistened as he looked up at her, and Kate wanted nothing more than to kiss him.
“That’s how I imagined it in my dreams,” he smirked, licking her off his mouth as he rose.
The lump in his pants had gotten harder if that was possible and Kate imagined how good it would feel inside her. She shivered at the thought. She could see why women begged and pleaded for his attention. She couldn’t imagine how much experience he must’ve had to be able to make her come that way.
The thought caused her stomach to revolt. She was just another notch in his belt, another one of his bedfellows that he used and discarded like trash. He crawled above her, his mouth hovering dangerously above hers.
Kate shook her head. She couldn’t let it go any further than it already had. “This was a bad idea.”
“What?” The disbelief in his face was evident. “What do you mean?”
“I’m drunk.”
“No, you’re not,” he growled, running his fingers through his hair in irritation. “You didn’t have that many.”
“I think you should leave, Colton.”
“Are you serious?”
Kate could do nothing but nod. Guilt niggled at her, knowing that he had just given her the best orgasm of her life and now she was kicking him out without giving him anything in return. She sighed, “I’ll go down on you, if you want. To make it even, but I don’t think…”
“You think I’m pissed because I got nothing back in return?” he barked, clambering off her and standing angrily by the side of her bed.
“Yes?”
“You’ve got no fucking idea,” he snarled, dark eyes narrowed in on her. His hair was spiky, sticking up in all directions from the tug of her fingers and Kate couldn’t help the blush that rose in her cheeks. “Have a good night, Kate,” he barked, storming from her apartment and slamming the door with so much force that it shook in the hinges for a moment before petering off, leaving Kate alone in the silence.
Avoiding Colton since their incident had been easier than Kate thought. He had started bringing women home again, and although the woman screamed and wailed and the bedhead banged viciously against the thin wall, Kate kept quiet. She didnāt want to draw his attention to her, and to be fair, after their time together, she understood. She hadnāt seen much of Austin and had been thankful for that too.But she knew it wouldnāt last forever.Returning home from her run, Kate climbed the staircase, wiping the sweat from her brow. She froze at the sight of his shirtless torso, his back once again covered in scratches, his hair messy and damp. He inhaled a deep draw of his cigarette and turned away.Kateās stomach dropped. She hadnāt known what to expect but she thought it would be a snide comment, at the least. Scolding herself for wanting his attention, she skipped up the remaining steps and unlocked her front door.āYou shouldnāt be smoking in the hallway. You sho
The day flew by, and soon it was time for Kate to meet Austin. She straightened out her dress, a long-sleeved white and pink floral number that finished at her mid-thigh, and flipped her wavy hair over her shoulders. She slid on her heels and touched up her makeup as she awaited Austinās arrival. A moment later, a soft knock rapped on the door. Kate swung it open and enjoyed the darkening of Austinās sapphire eyes as they raked over her figure.āKate, you lookā¦ā he trailed off, stepped forward to plant a gentle kiss on her cheek. āIncredible.āāThanks,ā she murmured, grabbing her bag and stepping out into the hallway. āNot too shabby yourself.āThe door of Coltonās apartment flung open as they began their descent down the staircase, Austinās hand slipping a little too low on Kateās back for her liking. She tried to shift under his grasp, but his hand stayed firmly glued. She furrowed her brows, taking in his smirk as he glanced over his shoulder at Colton.Ka
He trailed off as the woman giggled from the other side. āIām glad you called me, Colt. I was hoping you would ignore my brother sooner rather than later.āStilling completely, Austin pulled away from her, tugging up his jeans with vengeance burning through the sapphire of his iris.Kate grabbed at his hand, confusion etching across her delicate features. āWhere are you going?āFor a second, his eyes softened, taking in her flushed cheeks and concerned gaze. āIām sorry, Kate. Iāve just-āA harsh groan broke through Austinās words, Coltonās husky voice following. āFuck me, Aria.āAustin snatched his hand away, charging through Kateās apartment. She followed, trying desperately to adjust her clothing as she ran. As Austin barged through Coltonās bedroom door, Kate couldnāt help but shield her eyes. Colton was seated on the bed, his body slightly reclined as a blonde nestled between his legs. Her head bobbed, his fingers tangled in her hair, helping her ta
āSo, how are things with Heath?ā Kate murmured, ignoring the stern glance from the yoga instructor as she stretched out on her pink yoga mat, lifting her hips in the air and relishing the release of her aching muscles.Paloma let out a sly grin. āWeāre just fuck buddies, but itās so good. Nothing like it was with Dylan. Weād been together for so long, Iād forgotten what it was like to just be fucked with passion and desire, you know? With Dylan, we had to schedule it around Florence and we were never really in the mood. But now, Heath comes over and just slams me into the bed. Itās so hot.āThe yoga instructor let out a stony āshhā, her eyes narrowing at Palomaās vulgar language.āItās good to see you getting out there again,ā Kate hushed. āYou had me worried for a while there when you werenāt leaving your house and covering yourself in Cheetos dust.āPaloma giggled softly, āAnd now Iām getting covered in whipped cream.ā She ignored Kateās eye-roll, continuin
āSorry,ā she breathed, trying to avoid his gaze. āIā¦ I was coming to get my stuff.āRaising his eyebrows, disbelief etched on his stern features, Colton shook his head, āYou look scared shitless. Whatās going on, Kate?āāNothing.āāDo I look fucking stupid to you?ā he snapped, irritation biting every word. āYouāre so fucking frustrating. Iām offering to help you and instead of taking it, you just keep pushing every fucking button I have.āRunning her fingers through her hair, Kate let out a shaky breath, āThe note. Itās just freaked me out. What if heāsā¦ā she cut herself off, glancing back to the ajar door and restarting, āWhat if someoneās in there?āāI can check.āThe sincerity of his tone forced Kate to take a step back. In the three months that sheād had the displeasure of living beside Colton, the only person he had ever considered was himself. She couldnāt reconcile the honest help he was offering with the prick she knew he was. Slowly noddi
āDid heā¦ Did you call because of Colton? Did he do something to you?ā Paloma asked, dark brows knitting together as she glanced between the front door and her friendās flushed cheeks.āNo. No, not at all. He was making sure no one was here. I got this note on my door,ā Kate murmured, scooping up the note and her remaining belongings from the hallway. Caramel eyes trailed to Coltonās door, hoping to maybe catch a glimpse of him, but it was shut. Kateās heart sunk.Passing Paloma the note, Kate took in her friendās concerned features and murmured, āDo you thinkā¦. Do you think it could be...āāHarry? No,ā Paloma shook her head adamantly, her silky black hair waving from side to side. āSomeone should have called you to tell you heās been released, considering everything he put you through. Iāll stay here tonight, but I wouldnāt worry too much about it, Kate,ā she strained a smile, rubbing Kateās arms soothingly; āItās probably someone playing a sick joke.āKate n
Paloma had offered to stay with Kate, make sure she was safe during the night, but Kate could sense her desperation to spend more time with Heath, and had convinced her to spend the night there instead. They would be right next door, Kate had assured her, and the walls were thin. If she needed them, sheād yell. She walked them out to the hallway, regretting it the minute her eyes caught the gaze of Colton, smoke billowing from his reddened mouth. She averted her gaze, closing the door with a gentle thud and locking it. She drifted around her apartment, ensuring all the windows were secured before falling into bed, emotionally and physically drained.Sleep evaded her. She tossed and turned, feeling too hot and then too cold. She was scared and angry and fucking confused. Her mind ticked, thoughts of Colton in her hands, his fingers against her, flashing in front of her eyes. She couldnāt think through the haze of how good he made her feel.She groaned, her fingers gliding
Closing her eyes, Kate tried to relish in the feel of Austinās relentless strokes, the sound of his body clapping against hers, his fingers gripping at her hips, pulling her onto him over and over again.But it was all wrong.His fingers were too smooth, his grunts not guttural enough. She bit her lower lip, twisting her body beneath him. The confusion in his eyes turned to lust as he watched her clamber to all fours. Resting on her forearms, Kate heard Austinās sharp intake of breath as her hips lifted in the air.He wasted no time slamming back into her, his fingers tangling in her hair, lifting her head back to accentuate the arch of her spine. His groans filled the room, echoing in her ears and Kate wished it was enough. But it wasnāt. It felt like she was just falling short.As Austin relaxed his grip on her hair, Kate buried her head in the pillow, imagining Colton behind her, imagining it was Colton rolling his hips into her, his fingers lightly tuggin