Page 39 of High Rise Secrets
“I know I am. We don’t need Costanza, and if my father is pushing for it, well, all the more reasonnotto take his business. The proposal he sent was fine. Some parts of it seemed a bit odd, but nothing we couldn’t handle as far as a security assessment goes.”
“But...?” she drags out the word.
“I get a bad feeling about him, and I don’t want to get caught in the middle of something that could have been avoided.” I lay my hand on the side of her face and run my finger up and down her cheek, soothing her. Her eyelids flutter closed as she takes a deep, calming breath. “Now, I think we were in the middle of finishing out one of the dirtiest fantasies I’ve ever had about you.”
She opens her eyes and looks up at me, a smile gracing her lips. “You too, huh?”
I chuckle and shake my head. “You’re something else, you know that?”
“Mmm, I know. And I’ll let you in on a little secret.” I lean over as she stretches so she can get close to my ear. “I’ve had way dirtier fantasies about you and this office than just a little blow job.” My dick hardens again at her confession. “My favorite one to visit on lonely nights is you fucking me against the large window, fully on display so everyone down below can see.”
She pulls me out of my pants and starts working me over again as the images she placed in my head bring my orgasm to the surface once more.Addison, bare naked in front of me as I pound into her from behind, pressing her body against the cool glass. Her moans of pleasure edging me on until finally…
“Fuck,” I groan, pumping my hips up and down into her mouth. She greedily takes me down her throat and moans around my length. “Good girl, I’m going to come. Swallow everything.” She gives a subtle nod of her head and sucks harder so as to not lose a drop. I hold her head down over me as I thrust up one more time, spilling down the back of her throat. My heart is beating frantically as she licks and sucks me clean. She smiles up at me from the floor, and I can’t help the overwhelming feeling that I’m falling inlovewith this naughty girl.
How is that even possible?
Chapter 25
Addison
The girls are hanging on my bed as I pack for my long weekend trip to Virginia with Ethan. The wine is flowing as we gossip about life and the club. Eden sits in silence, listening with a small smile on her face. I know she’s happy for us, but I really want her to find someone who loves her for the badass she is. She deserves it after all the shit she’s gone through in her life.
Nights like these are becoming few and far between now that two of the girls have settled down and started families. I miss this, though. Getting to spend time laughing with my girls makes everything right with the world. I asked them to come over tonight while I pack because I’m nervous about my weekend, and they dropped everything for me. They are the best friends a girl could ever have, and I’m so thankful for them.
My aunt and uncle are still around, so I do havesomefamily I can turn to, but these girls are my rocks.Theyare my true family.I swipe at a stray tear that’s threatening to fall and give them a big smile before taking a sip of my wine.
“Addy, what’s gotten into you tonight? Are you on your period?” Everleigh gasps, “Are you pregnant?”
I roll my eyes at Everleigh’s questions and give them a big sigh. “No to both, bitch. I’m nervous about bringing him home to,” I make air quotes, “meet the family. I’ve never brought anyone back with me, not even you girls, and I’m worried that him seeing this will change what’s happening. We have a good thing going right now, and I’ve wanted him for so damn long.”
Every year, Eden asks if I want company, and I give her a sad smile and tell her I’ll be okay on my own. Lia and Everleigh stopped asking after a few years of me turning them down, but I know they would jump if I asked.
I put fresh flowers at each of my family member’s graves, tell them about my life and how things are going with the club and with my job, and I cry. A lot. No one needs to see that.
There have been some years that are harder than others, but I always find strength when visiting and talking with them. Once the weekend is over, I usually have a clearer head and come back ready to face whatever the world throws at me.
Lia chimes in, “Addy, that can’t be the only thing weighin’ on your mind. He already knows about your family and your past—”
I shake my head sadly. “No. He doesn’t know everything. He doesn’t know what happened between me and his dad, or his ties with Vince. It was when we were atThe Devil’s Playground, but still.” I fold and unfold the shirt in my hands, trying to distract myself. “He also doesn’t know about my... promiscuity. Some of the men are even people that I work with now.”God, I really am a slut.
As if the girls can hear my inner thoughts, they chuckle. “Never thought you’d want to give up your boy toys because someone finally won you over,” Everleigh jokes.
I chuckle, but it’s not sincere. For once in my life, I’m ashamed of the choices I’ve made. I’m ashamed that I grabbed my sexuality by the horns and ran with it because if my maneater ways come out, it could ruin the one good thing I have going—besides my girls, that is.
“Relationships are built on trust. You need to open up to him at some point and tell him what’s going on. He’s earned your history, your demons,” Eden adds.
My phone pings, and I look down at the text from Ethan.
Ethan:Are you sure I can’t convince you to sleep here tonight? I’m sure we could explore more of those fantasies you have yet to tell me about.
I roll my eyes but can’t help the smile that graces my lips. For the first time in alongtime, I’m truly happy. I’m not just rolling with the punches; I’m actually experiencing life. My heart constricts at the thought of losing him.
No.
He will never know about my past at The Devil’s Playground... it would kill him.
He doesn’t need to know what I did to make it through those tough times or how Vince tried to break me down. Hell, even I don’t need to remember those times. Yes, they got me to where I need to be, but it’s my cross to bear, no one else’s.