Page 25 of Breakaway (Nashville Knights Hockey #3)

Chapter Twenty-Five

DAX

Dax

Did you see Duncan has an exclusive interview on Really, Man? tonight?

Marcus

What do you think it’s about?

I have no idea

Bode

Should we be worried?

Jasper

Size small…really? Don’t you think you’re funny

Noah

Umm, Jasper

Bode

Wrong text

Graham

This text is discussing what Duncan’s interview could be about

Yeah, what are you discussing?

Bode

Do we even want to know?

Jasper

You don’t get to know

Jasper

So Duncan is giving an interview?

Bode

Now you’re up to speed

Jasper

Marcus

Assuming we’re all going to watch it?

Bode

At least until Stevie gets home

Marcus

Same. Harper should be home soon

How’d we beat them home?

Bode

Must mean their class is going well

Noah

You guys have fun

Graham

We’re going to go have some fun of our own

Bode

I’d say gross, but I’m assuming all of us are doing the same thing

Noah

Except Jasper

Ouch!

Jasper

Shows what you know…

Marcus

Stop being cryptic

Marcus

Are you seeing someone?

Jasper

…

Bode

Not an answer

Jasper

Don’t care

Jasper

It’s all you’re getting

I fidget with the remote, a drink in hand, as I wait for the commercial to end and the new broadcast to start.

What in the world could Duncan be talking about on TV? Hell, who would give him the airtime?

When the familiar music of Sports Weekly News Network’s most popular show starts, I sit up.

“Welcome to Really, Man? I’m Rhino Wellsley and I’m your host. Tonight, we have an exclusive interview with Detroit’s newest star, Duncan Fletcher.”

It cuts to footage of Duncan playing with Detroit. Damn it. He really is the better player out of the two of us. Even after a kickass stretch of games, it seems like no matter what I do, he’s one-upping me.

It cuts to what looks like a pretaped segment on the set of the show with the giant rhino logo stretched across the back of the studio. Duncan looks as smarmy as ever in a black shirt and his hair slicked back.

“Duncan, how has it been playing with Detroit?” Rhino asks him.

“It’s been just the thing I needed after a hard summer, personally. The team has welcomed me with open arms this season.”

“The summer you’re referring to is your wedding that was called off?”

Duncan nods, a sad look coming over his face. “My fiancée ran off with my brother.”

“Your brother, Dax Fletcher, star of the Nashville Knights?” he asks.

It cuts to footage of me playing, in case anyone doesn’t know who I am.

“How did you take this blow?” Rhino asks.

“I was devastated. I mean, your fiancée and your brother cheating on you? It’s a pain I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy.”

“Fuck you, Duncan!” I turn the TV off and throw the remote. I can’t stand to watch another minute of his lies.

Dax

What the hell is the point of going on TV and lying?

Bode

Fuck man, I’m sorry

Marcus

Do you think something else is going on?

I have no idea

But why lie?

Bode

He probably still thinks he was the wronged party

Marcus

That fucker

I can’t believe him

Marcus

We’ll settle it on the ice when they come to town

Bode

That’s diplomatic

Better than wanting to punch him in the face

Bode

That would be really satisfying

Marcus

Don’t get benched before the game

Won’t happen

I’m ready to kick their asses next week

Marcus

Harper is home

Marcus

See you guys later

Bode

So is Stevie

Bode

Don’t let him ruin your night

Hearing the garage door open, I push every thought from my mind except the woman coming inside. I can tell Chloe about this later. Right now, I want to be with her in every way.

“Hi.”

In a pair of bike shorts, flip-flops, and a jacket, she is a sight for sore eyes. I answer her with a hot kiss. I’ve missed this woman. After listening to the shit that Duncan is spewing about us, holding Chloe in my arms is the balm I need.

“Wow. I think you should always greet me like this.” She bites down on her bottom lip. “Seriously, Dax. Wow.”

I lift her into my arms and walk her so she’s against the wall. “I’ve missed you.”

She runs a finger along my jaw, sinking her fingers into my hair. “Not as much as I missed you.”

“Did you have fun tonight?” I ask, kissing her neck and nibbling on the soft flesh there.

“Yes. We had a great time.”

“I’m happy, but even happier that you’re home.”

“Just how happy?” she purrs.

“Care for me to show you?”

Chloe wiggles in my arms. “I could use a shower after class.”

“Let me lead the way.”

Damn. My dick is hard, already aching to be inside her. I am so far gone for this woman, it’s not even funny. How can I be more in love with her now than I was before when I thought I couldn’t love her more ?

Maybe it’s because I no longer have to hide my feelings for her. That she is returning them.

Leading her into the bathroom, I flip on the water in the shower and set her on the counter. I unzip her jacket and let it fall off her shoulders. Hard nipples poke through the flimsy material of her bra. I suck one into my mouth.

“Dax.”

I love the way my name comes off her lips. The need and desire dripping from it.

“I can’t wait to ravage you, Sunshine.” I pull her shorts off and toss them behind me. “Clean every inch of your skin to get it all nice and dirty again.”

“Do it, Dax. Please.”

Steam fills the bathroom. Stepping back, I shuck off my clothes and do the same to her before carrying her into the shower.

Grabbing a glob of bodywash, I lather up my hands and run them all over her body.

“You’re really going to make me wait?” she whines.

“I promise, it’ll be worth it.”

I dig my soapy fingers into her shoulders and she moans. “Okay, I think it will be.”

I work my hands up and down her spine, massaging the muscles just above her ass. Her skin pinks in the hot water. Grabbing the shower attachment, I rinse off the soap. I take great care in concentrating on her clit.

“You are one mean, mean man.”

I press a kiss to the tender skin on her hip. “Patience, Sunshine.”

“Do you know how long I’ve been waiting for you?”

“I can only imagine.”

I’ve been waiting a lot longer. I don’t tell her that but stand and grab the shampoo to wash her hair.

I ghost featherlight kisses over her shoulder as I work my fingers through her hair. “Can you do this all the time?”

I rinse out the soap as I pull her against me. “Okay.”

I slide my free hand down her stomach and slip a finger inside of her.

“Finally.”

Chloe grabs my hand as I move my fingers in and out of her. “Were you like this the whole time I was gone?”

“Yes. I missed you so much, Dax.”

“Then hold on.” I flip her around and drop to my knees. “Because you are going to come on my tongue first.”

“First?” She pants as I throw her leg over my shoulder.

“Yes. Because I want to get you off before I take my time with you all night. Explore your body and have my way with you.”

She sinks her fingers into my hair and grips tight as I slide my tongue inside her. She tastes so good, and the bite of pain spurs me on. I love how responsive Chloe is as her moans and groans hit my ears.

My dick is aching, damn needy to be inside this woman. I have to give myself a few strokes to stop myself from coming.

My knees hurt as I continue eating her out. Water sluices down her body between her breasts, dripping off her hard nipples.

She is so damn sexy, it hurts.

“I’m so close, Dax. Please.”

“Please what?” I rock back onto my heels and strum my fingers over her clit.

“Please make me come.”

I grin up at her. “Since you asked so nicely.”

I suck her clit into my mouth and push three fingers inside her .

Chloe’s body goes limp in my arms as she comes. I drink down every last drop of her release before she collapses onto the bench.

“That was…wow.”

“Just wait, Chloe. I plan on doing that again. And again. And again .”

I make good on my promise.