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Prologue

“I don’t do this.”

“Yeah, okay.”

“No, I’m serious.” She motioned her hand between our hips. “I don’t do this. I’m a mom. I’ve got kids. Two of them.”

“You saying you don’t wanna do this?”

“No, no. I’m not saying that.” She raked her teeth over her bottom lip. “I just wanted you to know that I don’t do this sort of thing.”

The movie theater bathroom was a new one for me, too, but I didn’t see any need in telling her that. Besides, she was already feeling a bit leery, and the last thing I wanted to do was scare her off, especially when her hot little body was pressed against mine, and I had a raging hard-on. I gave her one of my most charming smiles and said, “Baby, I don’t care if you do or don’t. It’s not like we’re courtin’ here. We’re just f uu ...”

“Yeah, yeah. I got it.”

The crease in her brow faded, and I knew I had her when a smile swept across her face. She nodded, and that was that. I lowered my mouth to hers once again, drawing her closer as I kissed her with everything I had.

She didn’t resist. Instead, she wound her arms around my neck and kissed me back. Need surged throughout me like a fucking wildfire as she eased her hips forward and started grinding against me. It was all I could do to keep from taking her right there in the hallway.

I was on the brink of losing control when she placed her hand on my chest and pulled away from me yet again. “I’m not a bad person for this, right? I mean, people do this kind of thing all the time, don’t they?”

“Yeah, I guess, but that doesn’t mean you gotta do it.”

“I know, but I deserve this. I always take care of everybody else. This time, I’m going to treat myself.” Her eyes skirted over me. “Instead of some chocolate, I’m having the hot guy I met at the movies.”

“Ah, you think I’m hot?”

“Oh yeah.” A wicked smile swept across her face. “You’re way hot.”

“Right back at ya, babe.”

I pulled her closer and pressed my mouth to hers. This kiss was different. This kiss wasn’t laced with doubt or any resistance at all. Instead, it was smoking hot and filled with a hunger that matched my own. Her body melted into me as her tongue brushed against mine, and then it was over. I’d taken all I could take.

I dropped my hands to her waist and started to unbuckle her jeans. “You sure you’re good with this?”

“Oh, yeah. I’m definitely good.”

The tip of her tongue slowly dragged across her bottom lip as she kicked off her boots, then lowered her jeans and panties to the floor. She stood there staring at me with a wanton look in her eyes as I grabbed a condom from my wallet before lowering my jeans and boxers.

From the moment we’d first kissed, she’d had me all tangled up. My cock pulsated against my fingers while I slipped on a condom. I gave it a hard squeeze, trying to relieve some of the throbbing pressure, but it did little to help. I needed her, and I needed her now.

Unable to resist a moment longer, I reached for her, pulling her close. Anticipation flashed through her eyes as my hands dropped to her hips and lifted her up, pressing her back against the wall. She bit her lip and wrapped her legs around me, making my cock grow even harder. My need for her was palpable, burning deep inside my gut.

Fuck .

I didn’t know what it was about this woman, but she had me spiraling out of control. With one hard thrust, I buried myself deep inside her. A rush of air hissed through her teeth as I withdrew and drove into her again and again. With her arms wound tightly around my neck, I growled into her shoulder and started thrusting harder and deeper, building up to a relentless pace.

I’d been with many women in my time, but never had a woman made me feel so on edge. Needing more, I turned around and carried her over to the sink counter. Her legs widened, giving me better access as I lowered her onto the edge of the cold porcelain. She immediately leaned back and propped her hands on the sink’s ledge.

I lowered my mouth to her neck, kissing her like a hungry animal as I drove deeper, harder. Her head reared back with a sated groan. That was it. That was exactly what I wanted to fucking hear. Her nails dug into my lower back as her hips rocked against mine, meeting my every thrust with more intensity. I could feel the pressure building, forcing a growl from my chest.

“Fuck,” I groaned as she tightened around me. She panted wildly, and her thighs clamped down around my hips when I tried to increase my pace. I knew she was close, unable to stop the inevitable torment of her building release. I lowered my hand between her thighs, raking my thumb across her clit, and that was all it took. The muscles in her body grew taut as her orgasm took hold. I continued to drive into her; the sounds of my body pounding against hers echoed throughout the room until I finally came inside her. With a ragged breath, I panted, “Wow.”

“Yeah, that was pretty freaking incredible.” She gave me a warm smile as she glanced down at her boots. “Even better than I thought it would be.”

“You doubted me?”

“No, it was me that I doubted.”

“Got no reason to doubt yourself, babe.” I slowly withdrew, then quickly tossed the condom in the trash. “You’re amazing.”

As I was pulling up my boxer briefs and jeans, she hopped down from the countertop and started to get dressed. “Tell my ex that.”

And just like that, there was a shift in her mood. I couldn’t stand the thought of her thinking she was anything but incredible, so I told her, “Your ex is a fucking idiot.”

“Oh, yeah? What makes you say that?”

“He’d have to be to let you go.”

Her smile returned as she said, “Thanks, you didn’t have to say that.”

“Just tellin’ it like it is.” I stepped over to her and placed the tips of my fingers on her chin, forcing her to look up at me. “Why don’t you give me your number so I can remind you whenever you forget?”

“I would, but I don’t think it’s a good idea.” She stood up and fastened the last button of her jeans. “I’ve only been divorced a few months.”

“Okay, then give me your phone.”

“Hmm?”

“Your phone.” To my surprise, she grabbed her phone from her purse and handed it to me. I put my name and number in her contacts as I told her, “My name’s Ronin. If you change your mind or need something, just give me a call.”

“Okay, thanks.” She dropped her phone back in her purse, then eased up on her tiptoes and gave me a quick kiss on the cheek. “Thanks for this. I really enjoyed it.”

“Yeah, me too.”

She studied me for a moment, and just as I thought she was going to say something, she turned and walked out the door. I wanted to believe that I hadn’t seen the last of the beautiful brunette, but with the way my luck had been lately, I wasn’t so sure. Regardless, she’d given me a night I wouldn’t soon forget, and I could only hope I’d done the same for her.