His arms dropped to his sides and he chuckled. The genuine sound of it sent another burst of tingles through me. He shrugged. "Who cares? I can always pull the sister card if I have to."
I groaned again.
He went to the door and glanced back to wink. "Not that I gave a shit about that before. I'll be back." He tapped the door twice and sent me a farewell grin before he disappeared behind it.
And I was left alone.
Alarm shot through me. What had we just done?
And then I remembered. The images of us flashed in my mind. A shiver from desire came over me and I melted into his sheets.
I wanted him again.
As more images flared through me, I rolled over and let loose a yell into his pillows. I knew that I'd want him for a long time.
What the hell was I going to do?
It wasn't long before the door opened again and he threw some clothes at me. They landed beside me and he held my gaze. My body reacted, my chest started to heave, my pulse picked up, my hands got clammy, and the need throbbed between my legs.
His eyes darkened and then he cursed as he slammed the door behind him.
I met him halfway, but he carried us back to the bed.
CHAPTER TWENTY FIVE
When I woke later, I rolled over and looked down. Two more condoms had joined the first one on the floor and then I heard his chuckle behind me. His hand rubbed at the bottom of my back and massaged its way up to my shoulders. He sat forward, landed a kiss on my shoulder bone and scooted to the backboard. "You think I'd forget those puppies?"
I glanced back. "I did."
He grinned and stretched with a big yawn. "Those things are like putting on pants. I'd have to be drugged to forget 'em."
My shoulders sagged forward when I heard his sentiment. Some guys wouldn't agree, but I was relieved to hear his viewpoint. Then I yawned as well. "What time is it?"
He shrugged. "I could sleep the rest of the day. Good sex does that for me."
A different tingle shot through me at his words, but I frowned. I didn't want to dissect any of it and then I glanced at the clock. My eyebrows shot up. "It's six o'clock. Oh my god. I have to get out of here." I started to throw back the covers to scramble out.
"Why?" His hand caught me around the waist and pulled me backwards. His body curled behind me and he wrapped both arms around me.
Warmth and a frenzy of desire were starting to build again, but I clamped my legs shut and turned over. When he gave me a lazy grin, I smoothed a thumb over his forehead. Then I leaned close and kissed both of his closed eyelids before I whispered, "We have to get up or everyone's going to know."
He chuckled. The sound of it teased against my collarbone. "Everyone probably does."
I groaned and pushed him away. Then I did scramble out of his bed. "I hope not."
"What are you doing?" He patted the empty spot next to him. "Come back to bed."
I grimaced, though I wanted. I wanted badly, but I shook my head and threw my top over my head. "For my sake, I can't."
"Your sake?" He sat up again and frowned as he ran a hand through his hair. "What are you talking about?"
"I'm your stepsister. I'm sleeping with you. Do you realize what kind of a reputation I'm going to get?"
He crossed his arms over his chest and I averted my eyes when his chest muscles protruded out. Heavens, that boy…
"I didn't even think about that."
"Yeah, well, think about it." I gave him a short wave. "I have to go."
When I shut the door, his laughter followed behind and as I soon realized I had no idea where I was, he had reason to laugh at me. Three doors later, four hallways, and another two sets of stairs I pushed my way through a last door to find myself beside an indoor pool. Who had an indoor pool? My goodness. And then I looked up and the incredulity of the situation died down.
Logan sat on the other side with some of his friends and Mark Decraw.
My inner claws came out.
"Hey! How did you get there?" Logan waved me over.
Everyone else looked up. Most of the guys were friendly. Most of the girls' weren't, but it didn't matter. As I drew closer, I ignored the knowing smirk on Logan's face and studied Mark's reserved one instead.
"Where have you been all day?"
"Huh?" I looked down.
Logan rolled his eyes. "You've been missing in action since this morning. Most people took naps, but they didn't sleep the whole day away."
I shrugged. I couldn't peel my eyes off of Mark, whose eyes were directed anywhere but at me. "I don't even know where I slept. I never found my room."
He whistled. "Are you serious? I was sure I saw Mason showing you."
My hand clamped down on his shoulder and he winced, howling under his breath. "Remove the claws, Sam. Seriously."
I forced a laugh from me. "Ha ha…ha, Logan."
He rolled his eyes again. "Your friends are on the bottom patio outside. I know that's where you'll be the rest of the night."
I gave him a thankful grin and started forward, only to stop and look back. "How do I get there?"
Mark stood and pointed through a doorway. "You go through there, up the left stairs and the door will take you to the kitchen. The patios are out from there."
I narrowed my eyes at him. Why was he being helpful? Did he not know of his mother's intentions? I knew I should've thanked him, but I clipped out, "How's your mom?"