Page 138 of Pucking Around

“But we’re already here,” I say, gesturing around. “And hecanhelp you. And you have something he wants. I say usehim. Use his fancy machines and all his big, important knowledge and experience, and get yourself the answers you need. That’s all that matters here, Mars.You.” I take a step back. “But this is your decision.”

He narrows his eyes at me. “My decision?”

I fold my arms across my chest. “Yep. You’re in charge, mister. I’m gonna stand right here and wait until you make up your mind. You wanna go get your hip scanned? Just say the word. Wanna go back to the hotel and get drunk on tequila shots? Then that’s what we’ll do. You choose, Mars.” I wait, glancing up at the blond giant in front of me.

Slowly, the corner of his mouth tips into a smile.

I raise a brow. “You’ve made your decision? That was quick.”

“Easiest decision of my life.”

“Well? What’s the plan, Mars? What do you want?”

“I want you to kiss me.”

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“Kiss me,” I say again, my body humming with need.

The flash of want in Rachel’s eyes is quickly replaced with surprise as they grow wider, dark pools I want to sink inside. “What?”

I caught her off guard. I love that she wasn’t expecting this. “You asked me what I want,” I explain. “I want you to kiss me like you’ll die if you don’t. Kiss me, and I’ll go back in there. Kiss me, and I’ll do the scans.”

She huffs like she’s indignant, but I see the fire burning inside her. “You’re extorting your doctor for sexual favors, Mars? Not a great look.”

“I’m past caring.”

“We’re in the street,” she reasons, gesturing around.

“I don’t care.”

“Well…a kiss to save my life wouldn’t be very PG,” she adds, one dark brow raised as she smiles.

“Show me.”

My body is already reacting to hers, and she hasn’t even touched me yet. We both know she will. We’ve been dying for a second kiss. She was surprised the first time. She didn’t ask for it. She was afraid to reciprocate, afraid of getting caught. Now I’m placing the power in her hands. She’s going to kiss me, and she’ll see it coming. She’ll be the one to start it.

I know the moment she’s made her decision. I’m ready for her, dropping our bags at my feet. She drops her purse at the same time. Her hands go to my shoulders as she jumps. I catch her easily, her legs wrapping around my waist as her arms do the same at my neck.

And then we’re kissing. Rachel presses in close, her lips parting as she hums her need into my mouth. Her lips are so soft, her tongue warm as she flicks and teases.

I have my left arm wrapped under her ass, supporting her weight, as my right arm bands around her shoulders. I’m not letting go. Fuck what I said on the plane. Nothing is finished between us. We’re only just getting started. This woman ismine.

Her grip relaxes around my neck, knowing I won’t let her fall. Then she’s bringing them around to frame my face, her fingers brushing over my beard. I groan as she bites my bottom lip, my cock growing harder by the second. We’re both panting, needing breath, even as we’re desperate to keep kissing. Her hands are in my hair, sweeping it back from my face.

Someone wolf whistles and we both go still. Rachel pulls away, her lips parted as she huffs, gazing into my eyes. Her dark eyes flecked with gold pierce through my walls. I want her like I haven’t wanted anything.

She pushes against my shoulders, and I loosen my hold on her, letting her slide down my body to the ground. We stand there, her hands on my chest, my hands at her hips, as the city moves around us.

“There,” she murmurs. “You got what you wanted, right?”

I nod, incapable of words.

“Good. Now grab those bags, and let’s go. There’s an X-ray machine waiting with your name on it.”

“You came back,”says Halla, glancing between me and Rachel.

“As you see,” I reply, grateful to have her quiet strength as she stands beside me.