Ryder lets go of my hands and reaches over to pull out a condom from his top drawer. He rolls it on easily, before leaning over me, and kissing me hungrily. He slowly slides the tip into me, and I can’t help the loud throaty moan that escapes my mouth. He gently pushes himself inside me, and I can tell he's using all of his strength not to slide home. He knows it’s been a year for me and he's taking it slowly. I lift my hips up, so he slides into me faster, causing him to call out another curse.
“Lexi,” he groans, moving his hips in smooth deep strokes.
I lift my hips up to meet him, moving in time with him to each thrust. It’s not long before I can feel the warmth tugging in my lower belly, and I scream out Ryder’s name as I climax. I ride each wave, panting heavily. As I finally sag onto the bed, sated, Ryder shudders on top of me with his own release.
Afterwards, he kisses me tenderly on the forehead, before sliding out of me, and heading to the bathroom to clean up. I stretch out my body lazily as Ryder walks back into the room, and hops back into bed with me. He starts to kiss me again, gentle, chaste kisses, at first, that soon turn into deep, demanding ones. I gasp when I feel him hard and ready to take me once again.
“Ryder…” I moan out in surprise and eagerness.
“I told you you'd be blown away,” he whispers with a smug grin.
*****
After spending the whole day in bed, Ryder and I finally resurface. I jump into the shower, and blush when I think of all the things we did. The man has many talents, that’s for sure. I get dressed and walk out into the kitchen, and start to laugh when I see the note Tee left on the fridge.
Lexi,
I really didn’t need to hear all that. He's my cousin after all, I DO NOT need to hear how good he is in bed. I’ve gone to hang out with Layla. See you in the evening. Call me if you want anything.
Love, Tee XXX
“What’s so funny?” Ryder asks, also freshly showered. He's wearing a pair of faded jeans sitting low on his lean hips and a v-neck black t-shirt that is stretched deliciously over his chest. I show him the note, and he just shakes his head at his cousin's antics.
“I gotta head out, I was meant to be at rehearsal hours ago,” he says with a raised eyebrow.
I bite my lip. “Can’t say I’m sorry.”
“Me neither,” he says, smirking and pulling me towards him by the waist. He brushes his lips once against my neck, before pulling back, and watching me, affection evident in his eyes.
“I’ll see you this evening, my queen of hearts,” he whispers against my lips, leaning in for a slow kiss. When he's done, I’m more than ready to head back into the bedroom.
“Don’t look at me like that, Lexi,” he warns in a gravelly voice.
“Like what?” I ask innocently, my eyes wide. I may or may not bat my lashes at him.
“You’re such a temptress,” he mock growls, ravishing my lips once more before heading for the door.
I exhale deeply.
Only Ryder could leave my pulse racing with just a simple kiss.
*****
Tee walks in about an hour later, a knowing smirk on her gorgeous face.
“You’re a screamer. I wish I didn’t know that about you, Lexi,” she says with a smirk. I choke on my coffee. The woman has no filter.
“What’s that you have?” I ask, purposely changing the subject. She's carrying a box of something that has ‘Eat and Die’ written on the side. Tee glances down at the box and laughs. “Oh, this. I was at Layla’s and found this box of chocolates, so I thought I’d help Layla out by taking them,” she says with a shrug. I walk over and peer into the box. It’s filled with Twix bars, about twenty of them.
“How are you helping Layla by eating all her chocolate? You’re taking chocolate from your own sister now?” I say in a surprised and slightly horrified tone. Tee chuckles evilly. “Nah, I’m pretty sure it’s Chase’s.”
*****
Chapter 9
Lexi
I stare around at our new apartment and grin. Tee and I have officially been moved in for five days now, and the place is already starting to feel like home. Luckily it was already furnished, so we didn’t need to do much besides add our personal belongings and stock up on food. We also had to buy bed sheets, towels, cleaning products, and other household items.
Ryder wasn’t too happy when I moved out. In fact, he sulked for a little while, saying there was no rush to leave. I’m not too far away from Ryder’s apartment, maybe about ten minutes, so it’s no big deal. I love the feeling of having a place to call mine, the freedom to do whatever I please.
I started my job at the bar yesterday, and so far, so good. I’m only working every Tuesday, because I got offered another job as a receptionist at law firm. The manager at Steele is a really nice girl named Payton. She's covered in tattoos and has thick jet black hair, the woman could be a pin up model. I love the fact that I’m earning money again, and that I can stop pulling money out from my savings account.
Tee's gone to visit her parents and calm them down after they finally found out she was in town and hadn’t told them. She'll be gone for two nights, so I thought I’d invite Ryder over for dinner. I’ve baked chicken with garlic bread, corn, and salad; everything is ready and waiting.
There's a knock on the door and I quickly glance down and check over my outfit. I had decided on black skinny jeans with a thin yellow belt and a black top that was all covered in front, but very open at the back. I walk to the door and open it, my heart thumping in my chest when my eyes land on Ryder.