Page 73 of Rum & Coke

Maybe it was because after hearing Spencer’s story, I realized life was dangerous and I needed to take more precautions to stay safe. Or maybe it was because I freaked out after sex with Vinny. The sex was amazing, but I’d once again had unprotected sex, and this time, I wasn’t even drunk. I was so wrapped up in the fact that this hot guy—who was now my boyfriend—took charge and made me feel things I’d never felt before. And I wasn’t only talking about down below. He made me feel special, cared for.Safe.

I didn’t want him to go home after Sophia left for the night. I wanted to know what it would feel like going to sleep wrapped in his arms and wake up just the same. Though, when I woke up the next morning, he wasn’t in my bed, and there was a slight moment of sadness that washed through me until I smelled bacon.

Walking down the hall, I peeked into Colton’s room and noticed he wasn’t in there. When I rounded the corner into the living room, I assumed he’d be in front of the TV,PAW Patrolplaying. He wasn’t. No, Colton was sitting at the dining room table, iPad in hand, a plate with a waffle covered in strawberry jam cut into triangles in front of him.

“You made him breakfast?” I asked Vinny, eyeing him in his boxers and the undershirt he’d had on under his tux.

“A boy’s gotta eat.”

My heart swelled as I walked over to give Colton a kiss on the top of his head. For so long I’d always assumed that no man would want my baggage. And while Colton wasn’t necessarily baggage, he still required a lot of my time. I moved to Vinny and wrapped my arms around his waist, resting my head against his back. “Thank you.”

“You’re welcome.”

“Are we having waffles too?”

“And bacon.”

“And coffee?”

“And whatever you want. I have a few hours before I need to head out.”

“Right.” I sighed and turned to the cabinet to grab a coffee mug.

“Hey.” Vinny stepped to me and brushed my hair behind my shoulder. “Don’t worry. I’m going to go meet with my client, tell her that I’m taking time off, and give her Brad’s name. In fact, I’m going to reimburse her for the date.”

“You can do that?”

“Of course, minus Mark’s fee.”

“Okay.”

“And then, how about I go home, grab a change of clothes and my toothbrush, and meet you back here tonight?”

“I’d like that.”

“Good.” Vinny kissed my temple. “Now, bacon is almost ready, and I’m starving for more than just food, sweets.”

“Then you should have stayed in bed.”

He laughed and moved back to the stove. “I should have, but when I woke up, I heard cartoons and knew Colt was up. I wanted to give you more time to rest.”

I poured myself a cup of coffee. “Plus, I’m sore.”

“Then take some aspirin. Because before I leave, I’meatingagain.”

As soon as Colton was down for his morning nap, Vinny led me to my bedroom. “Aspirin kick in yet?” I nodded, and he spun me then nudged me to sit on the side of the bed. “Good because I need dessert.”

“Dessert after breakfast?” I chuckled.

He shrugged and started to remove his clothes. “We’re adults. We can have dessert whenever we want.”

“Is that so?” I was grinning like a fool, but honestly, I couldn’t stop myself. This man had that effect on me.

“Yeah, sweets. Now lay back and let me have my candy.”

I did as instructed. After removing my pajama bottoms, Vinny spread me open and feasted on me until I was using a pillow to swallow my moans. When I finally pulled the pillow away after coming down from my high, he was standing before me, a condom on his impressive, hard length.

“On your stomach,” he ordered.