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  We spent the next two hours at the museum, and then, before I knew it, it was time to go to Eric and Cassie’s. We made a quick trip to the DeVant suite and then drove over.

  “Is it weird that I’m already hungry again?” she asked as we got out of the car.

  “I’m sure Cassie will be excited to hear that.”

  “This house is so big,” she said. “Does it have its own zip code?”

  “No. Eric and Cassie built this place over the last year. They haven’t been here long, but it made me want to build my dream home too.”

  “I love your house. I could live in a place like that. This? I’d get lost.”

  “Well, maybe one day you will live with me.” I gave her a wink, and her cheeks reddened with a blush. It was that precise moment that Cassie came to the door.

  “Greyson!” She came at me with a hug and, after nearly squeezing the life out of me, moved on to Sage, who she hugged just as big. “It’s so good to have you here. Come on in.”

  “Uncle Greyson!” shouted Sierra. She ran over and hugged me as we walked into the house, and then she turned and looked Sage up and down. “Hi, I’m Sierra. Are you going to marry my uncle?”

  Sage’s mouth popped open, and Cassie’s eyes widened. “Sierra! Don’t scare the poor woman away. I’m sure if there are any special announcements, they’ll let us know. Why don’t you go and check on the baby?”

  “Sorry,” she said with a wink. I had a feeling she knew full well what she was doing.

  “This is Sage Tyler. Sage. This is Cassie DeVant.”

  “It’s nice to meet you, Cassie.”

  “Likewise. I’m sure we’ll be fast friends. Greyson has told me so much about you.”

  That seemed to come as a shock to Sage, but before we could exchange words, Eric walked into the room. “Sage, this is Eric. Eric, Sage.”

  Eric walked over and shook her hand and then offered me a handshake and a bro hug. “Two trips home in the short time you’ve been in Maine. Are you sure you’re going to be able to stay away?”

  “Positive, especially with this one living there. She’s been making me a very happy man.”

  “You look well, and I can see why she’s got your eye. She’s almost as pretty as my Cassie.” He gave Sage a wink, and Cassie rolled her eyes.

  “Let’s go to the dining hall, and we’ll have drinks and get acquainted.”

  “I could use a drink,” said Sage, giving me a look as Cassie locked arms with her and walked her toward the dining hall.

  The DeVant’s house was designed for entertaining, and as we entered the dining hall, which had the table inside and also a large sitting area around the fireplace on one end of the room. It was perfect for visiting, and by the time Eric and I caught up with the girls, they had their drinks and were seated. Cassie was on the couch opposite the one Sage sat on, and Sage remarked on how lovely the room was.

  “Thanks, I knew we needed a sitting room, but the dining room was so big that I just took part of it. It was a happy accident, for sure.”

  “Are you enjoying our city?” asked Eric, who had walked in and poured me a drink.

  “It’s been a whirlwind. That’s for sure.” She gave a shy smile, and I joined her on the couch and put my arm around her.

  “What was it you do back in Maine?” Eric asked.

  “I’m working at a lumberyard, actually. It’s hard work, but it pays the bills.”

  “I used to be a waitress,” Cassie said. “We do what we have to, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with hard work.”

  “She’s also a very talented artist.”

  “That’s what I’ve heard. I also heard that we made an offer today. Have you given it much thought?” Apparently, Katrina had called Cassie about the plans.

  “It’s a big offer, so I think it should require some long thinking.”

  “Sounds like she’s a smart businesswoman,” Eric said to me. “But if I could give you some advice?”

  “Oh, certainly,” said Sage, as if Eric’s word was gold. I was waiting for him to come back with some snippy remark, but instead, he surprised me.

  “This one won’t steer you wrong. If he makes a proposal, take it. Any proposal.”

  “Hey, now. Don’t put the horse before the cart. You must be the one who has Sierra stirred up.”

  Sage didn’t seem bothered in the least by the suggestion. “Thank you. I’ll keep that in mind.”

  “Well, I hope you’re all hungry,” said Cassie. “I’ve had the cook prepare Italian.”

  Sage and I exchanged a look and smiled. While she might already be hungry again too, we probably wouldn’t be able to put a big dent in our plates.

  “That sounds wonderful.” I took her hand, and we went back to the table and found our places.

  After dinner and a dessert that had me so full I had to undo my pants, we sat around visiting, and as the night got later, I couldn’t wait to have her all to myself. She had charmed my friends and won my heart even more.

  As we walked into the suite finally, both exhausted, we stripped down to our undies and crawled into bed.

  Sage gave a big yawn. “I had an amazing day.”

  “Tomorrow’s only going to get better.”

  “I can’t wait.”

  I turned and kissed her lips, moving myself above her. “All night I’ve wanted to have you all to myself.”

  “You’ve got me.” Oh, how I wished that were true. Because she was everything I’d ever wanted.

  28

  Sage

  I still couldn’t believe how the day had unraveled. I had begun it back home, waking up in my warm bed, and then got to end it with Greyson in New York after such a long day of new discoveries.

  I had taken my first plane ride, which wasn’t so bad, especially since I was more of a boat girl. Then I’d gone to meet Katrina, seen fine art in a huge museum, and met his two best friends and their family, who all had made me feel right at home, despite their wealth or privilege.

  Now, finally we were alone, and I couldn’t help catching myself wishing I’d be a permanent part of the picture. The little girl, Sierra, had been a cutie, and their baby was even more adorable, but she’d said that thing about getting married.

  I had never really expected to be married. Since losing my virginity had taken so long, I just assumed that I’d turn into an old spinster. And while I’d never known anyone who could make me feel special, Greyson did. He also made me feel like I could spend the rest of my life with him. Or accomplish anything too, as long as he was with me.

  We lay on the bed, Greyson stretched out over me, looking into my eyes. “I want you,” he said before kissing me. I gave a little sigh as our kiss deepened. His hand slipped into the cup of my bra, and soon, he unhooked it, and I tossed it aside, exposing myself to him.

  “Are you okay?” he asked, pulling away.

  “I’m just so tired, but I want you too.” I knew that with every ounce of my being.

  “Are you sure? Could I get you something? Do you need a little time?”

  “No, just you.” I put my arms around his neck and pulled him back close to me as I kissed him. He made me feel bolder than I’d ever been, and I knew that it had to be because I was now more comfortable with him since the past two times together.

  To show him how brave I’d become, I rolled us over and straddled his hips. Then I smiled wickedly as I leaned down and kissed his lips.

  “What are you going to do with me?” he asked.

  I kissed his chest and slowly worked my way down his front, kissing down his washboard abs, over his navel, and to the edge of that little V that pointed straight to his cock, which pressed tightly against his boxer briefs. I pulled them off, slowly, using my fingers and teeth.

  He brushed his hands through my hair and took in a deep breath as I put my hand over his cock and gripped it tightly. I leaned over and took him into my mouth, tasting his salty flesh and the pearly drop from the tip of his cock.

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�Fuck, yes.” He closed his eyes and moaned as I watched from where I administered his pleasure. I worked my mouth on him, up and down his shaft, my tongue licking at his balls as I took him so deep, his bulbous head blocked my airways.

  But I didn’t let that discourage me. I knew I had a strong gag reflex, so I took a deep breath and went down as deep as I could go. Greyson bucked his hips as I held myself there, and I was glad I’d actually paid attention to some of Lissa’s suggestions.

  “Baby,” he said. “Take it easy, or this is going end before it even gets started.” I pulled away and smiled as he caught his breath. “Fuck. That was hot. Where did you learn that?”

  “Listening to my slutty friends.” I wasn’t going to put Lissa on the spot.

  “Thank fuck for slutty friends.”

  I couldn’t agree more. I went back down on him, and this time, I tried to pace myself, going down on him, holding it a bit, and then pulling back in a steady rhythm. As tired as I was, it gave me a sense of pride knowing I was controlling his pleasure.

  But then, he couldn’t take it anymore. He urged me off and kissed my lips. “I need inside you, Sage. I need you so bad. Take off your panties.”

  I did what he asked and then straddled his legs. Then I moved up and held his cock, which I stroked slowly. I hovered over him, centering him at my entrance. But I didn’t go down on him. Instead, I dragged his head through my lips and moved my hips in a slow circle, coating his tip with my own juices.

  “Damn, you’re soaked. Give me a taste.”

  The smile that spread my cheeks brought heat, and I was certain they were stained with a blush.

  “Go on,” he said. “Do it, baby. It’s so hot.”

  I didn’t hesitate after knowing he appreciated my boldness. I dragged my fingers through my folds, taking a minute to pleasure myself, rubbing my tender clit, which was swollen and ready. I moaned out, as it felt amazing, and then reluctantly pulled away to bring them to his mouth.

  “Mm,” he said, closing his lips around them and sucking them into his mouth.

  As he licked my fingers, the need was growing between my legs, aching for his cock to be inside of me. I lowered myself onto his erection, inching slowly, letting the wide girth stretch me to my limits once again. It felt better and better each time, and I reached the base, rolled my hips, and pulled my fingers free of his mouth.

  “Touch yourself again. Rub your clit while you ride me.”

  I did exactly as he told me, and while I wasn’t expecting much different than before, the pleasure overwhelmed me. I found it hard to keep touching, and when I pulled away, he shook his head. “Don’t stop.” He brought his hand to my clit and rubbed with his strong fingers. “You’re almost there, aren’t you?”

  “It’s so intense.” I could barely stand it, and soon, I let out a scream as the most pleasurable orgasm occurred, ripping through my body as if he’d reached inside of me and plucked it out by its roots. My toes curled, and my eyes rolled back in my head, but neither of us stopped our motions, me riding his cock in a steady bounce, my breasts jiggling until his free hand twisted one nipple and his mouth took the other.

  I couldn’t do anything but ride out the waves of passion that overcame me. And I came so hard, I could feel the wetness between our bodies.

  And just when I thought it was subsiding, that the amazing pleasure was finished, I felt the aftershocks, and he pulled away from my nipple to whisper in my ear. “My turn.”

  He flipped us over, and I spread my legs wide like a wanton slut, needing—no craving—what he was going to give me. He reached down and fingered me. Then he went down to taste my release and lapped my juices, his tongue dragging against me in long, flat licks. Then he sucked my clit and flicked his tongue over it. He did so with a fevered, deliberate motion, as if he was solely feeding his own urges. However, it didn’t deny me my own needs.

  He came up, his eyes narrowed and his lips swollen from my kiss. “I can’t wait to come for you.” He moved his cock at my center and then looked me in the eyes as he pushed his long erection inside me in one fast thrust. It felt amazing, but I was instantly aware that it would take a little more urging to get himself all the way into my tight little sex.

  He worked his hips with two more forceful thrusts which had me on the edge of a frenzy in no time. And by the time he’d made it to my depths, he had found a steady pace, thrusting and pumping into me, his hips working like a piston. He kept fucking me hard until he finally pulled out, and his cock head erupted his load all over my pussy. Then he pushed back inside of me and moved himself slowly in and out.

  I realized I’d dug my nails into his back and pulled them free. “I’m sorry. Did I hurt you?”

  “No, did I hurt you?”

  “No, it was amazing.”

  “Good, because I’m not done.”

  “Can we rest a minute?” I was so exhausted.

  “Take all the time you want, baby.”

  “You called me that earlier, you know?”

  “I know. Do you hate it?” He gave me a narrowed stare like he might have assumed too much.

  “No, I love it. I just don’t know what it means. I guess when I hear things like that, I wonder what this is we’re doing.”

  “It means you’re my girl.”

  “Like a relationship?”

  “I know you said you wanted to take it slow, but I didn’t know how slow you meant. I had hoped that you’d be ready now.”

  “So, this is a relationship?”

  “Well, a trip home to meet my friends is kind of a big deal to me. Besides, they love you already. Cassie told me so earlier when you went to the bathroom.”

  “What about Eric? He’s your best friend. What did he think?”

  “He thinks we should elope and forgo a big wedding.”

  “Seriously?”

  “Yeah, Cassie slapped him, and then she threatened me. Of course, she was just teasing, but I think she’d be pretty upset if we don’t have something.”

  “So, he was serious about what he said about proposals?”

  “Oh, yeah. I know it’s too fast for all of that, but I was hoping we could take the next step and actually be a couple. I’d like to see where it could go.”

  My heart felt so full just hearing how serious he was about us. I really hadn’t wanted to let my guard down in case he turned out to be an asshole, but I had to admit that now, I was head over heels for him and wanted to have everything I could with him. “I’d like that.”

  “I’m glad. And I hope you say yes to my business proposal too.”

  “Wouldn’t that be like sleeping with my boss?”

  “Not really. More like sleeping with your investor. Okay, so maybe it’s like that in a way, but I think we’ll be fine. I understand if you still want to take your time, Sage.” He stroked my hair, and then he leaned over to kiss me. As he pulled away, he looked deep into my eyes with his baby blues. “Just say yes when you’re done thinking about it.”

  I shared a laugh with him. “I guess you’re going to do all you can to convince me it’s what I need to do, aren’t you?”

  “Yeah, pretty much.” He moved down to kiss my breasts. “And I think I’ll start here.” He captured my nipple in his mouth and sucked it as his hand slipped down between my legs.

  I knew there was no way I was going to say no to him.

  29

  Greyson

  After another long day in New York, it was time to say goodbye to my friends and head to the airport with Sage. Things had been so much better, and she was more at ease now that we had secured a relationship, but she still hadn’t told me what she wanted to do with our business agreement.

  I didn’t know why it was taking her so long, but I knew I had to be understanding and let her think it over. It was a big task to take on, and she might even need help to pull off a couple of the requests.

  We had a perfect flight where she joined the mile-high club and spent more time in my lap than in her own seat. It
was fun, and I was in heaven with her, but it all ended too quickly for me.

  “It’s good to be home,” she said as we drove the last mile back to her place. “But at the same time, I never wanted it to end.”

  “I know. Me too.” I didn’t want to bring her back to her place, but I also didn’t want to take things into warp mode by asking her to stay the night. “I miss you already.”

  “I know, but I have to go to work early, and it’s already eight o’clock. I should get unpacked and get things ready for tomorrow.” She gave me a reluctant smile. “You could sleep over.” She brushed her hand through my hair. “I don’t mind.”

  As much as I wanted to, I needed to get back home too. “How about I come bring you breakfast tomorrow at the yard?”

  “I’d like that, but you don’t have to go through the trouble.”

  “I don’t mind. What do the guys like?”

  “You mean for everyone?”

  “Well, they let Jasper hang around so you could go, and I want to thank them. Plus, I could ask around and see if they want to paint my house, remember?”

  “Yeah, Tommy said he would be down. You could talk to him about the details, I guess. They’d appreciate the gesture, but I’m sure most of them would think you’re just kissing ass because you’re my new boyfriend.”

  “So, maybe I want to mark my territory and get a quicker paint job.”

  She gave me a playful nudge as I turned down her street.

  Finally, I pulled up to her house and walked her to the door, helping her with her bags which I put just inside. After a long kiss, I left, knowing I was the biggest idiot for not sleeping over.

  As I got to my house, I decided to put the Jeep in the garage instead of leaving it out in the yard. I didn’t want to carry my bags any farther than necessary.

  Once inside the house, I reactivated the alarms on the doors and went upstairs to put my things away. I had two suits that needed to be cleaned, and I wondered if there were any good dry cleaners around this town. “I should have had you cleaned back home,” I said to my favorite suit as I hung it back in the closet. I made a mental note to ask Sage if there was a place I could take them.