Her expression is unreadable as she takes in my words. She’s climbing over me before she’s kissing me. My dick comes alive at her touch.

Muttering between kisses, she replies. “We’ll figure it out.” And at that she grabs my shaft and slides onto me. She sets her own pace as she rides me. Her eyes never leave mine as she is moving up and down, rolling her hips on me.

“I get you and you get me. That’s everything I need, Talon.” She whispers before biting her lip. Using my thumb, I pull her lip out from her teeth.

“We’ll figure it out.” I say before pulling her to me for a kiss.

With that we’re both quiet as she rides me until we both reach our orgasms. We shower and dress. Doll packs to go back. She has to be at work the next day and needs to return to the coast. Saying goodbye sucks, but we’re going to find a way to make this work.

35

When It Comes Down to It

Getting back to the coast, I’m left empty. Tripp consumes me. I want him here or me there. For a moment, I thought I was reading too much into things. Tripp’s not one to romance me, I knew this, but hearing the words ‘I don’t date’, stung. He has me though, and I have him. I don’t know what the future holds, but I have him for now and that’s everything.

Going to bed without him leaves me tossing and turning, missing the feel of him beside me. Waking up without him burns. I’ve never needed someone the way I need him. His presence calms me, commands me, and consumes me. Being apart from him, I feel empty.

Moping about it won’t change anything, so I ready myself for the day after my restless night. I’m at the office trying to work. My dad walks in. His face is one of determination and conviction.

“Doll, my office.” He orders walking past me. Fuck, this isn’t good.

Following him in, I take the seat in front of his desk as he sits down.

“You got something to tell me?” He asks or states, I’m not sure which. Obviously, he thinks I have something to tell him.

“Dad, what are you talking about?”

“You went to Catawba. You got something to tell me?”

“Yes, I went to Catawba. I stayed with Tripp as you clearly seem to know.” I say avoiding eye contact.

“You gonna tell me what the fuck that’s about?”

“Ummm…” I don’t know where to begin. “I have feelings for him. We’re exploring things.”

“Exploring things? What the fuck, Delilah?!” He roars. “Either he’s gonna man up and do right by you or not… and NOT is not a fuckin’ option. You don’t explore things with my fuckin’ daughter.”

Shit, this is not coming out right. “Dad, he’s doin’ right by me. We’re takin’ things slow. He’s committed to me.”