Page 115 of Perfect Rhythm

But that was what I asked for.

“Goodnight, Shade.”

“Goodnight, beautiful.” He closed my door and stepped back to watch me drive off.

The level of horny I felt was too much to process. But I was going to handle it as soon as I made it home.

I had no fucking choice.

45

NYX

Surprisingly, I slept like a baby. Not a single worry flooded my mind, and it felt like pure bliss. Then again, three back-to-back orgasms would do that to you.

It was ridiculous how easy it was for me to use Shade as the primary source to get off. Although it felt ten times better when he was present to do it himself, I didn’t mind using the vivid memories of him to get the job done.

I almost called him several times in between though. Just to hear his voice in my ear right when I was about to cum. But I decided that torturing him like that wasn’t fair.

My phone rang on the nightstand.

It was Skye.

I wasted no time answering. “So, what’s up? Did you do it, or did you come to your senses and just thank Ocean with a hug before sending him on his way?”

“Babe, you don’t send a man like that on his way. You get naked and thank him with your pussy over and over again.”

I slammed my hand against my mouth. “You really did it?”

“You damn right I did it, and I loved every minute of it. But surprisingly, he wasn’t as rough as I expected him to be. I mean,he was rough, but there were moments where it almost felt like we were making love.”

“Oh God, you only got the dick once and you’re already catching feelings.” I shook my head. “Skye?—”

“Relax, Nyx, I’m not catching feelings. I was just saying that it wasthatgood. And for the record, I didn’t just get the dick once. When I say that man dicked me down all night and several times throughout the night, I mean just that. I’m pretty sure we fell asleep a few times in between and went at it again as soon as our eyes opened.” She sighed. “After everything I’ve gone through, last night was exactly what I needed.”

“So, what now? Are you two?—”

“No, we’re not. Last night happened, and that’s it.”

“Are you sure?”

“Yes, I’m sure. I was very clear about things, and so was he,” she replied. “Look, I know you witnessed me go through all of that craziness with Mecca, but I promise you I’m not going down that road again. I’m not allowing another man to make me feel like I’m anything less than number one in his life.”

“Good.”

She had no idea how happy I was to hear her say that. The idea of her getting caught up with someone like Ocean made me cringe. I wanted her to just spend some time focusing on herself. That was what I’d been doing since Eli and I broke up, and it was truly for the best. Despite me wanting to change my mind every day and take a chance on the possibilities of what could be with Shade, I was hanging in there.

“So, when did he leave?”

“Just a few minutes ago. He asked me if I wanted to go grab some breakfast, but I declined. I didn’t want to be tempted to find another reason to screw him again.”

I laughed. “Smart.”

“Hey, your girl’s trying.” I heard the doorbell in the background. “Hold on,” she whispered. There was a pause, then the sound of a door opening. “Mecca, what the fuck?—”

Her words cut off, and suddenly, I heard shit crashing everywhere.

“Skye! You good?”