Total pages in book: 72
Estimated words: 65354 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 327(@200wpm)___ 261(@250wpm)___ 218(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 65354 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 327(@200wpm)___ 261(@250wpm)___ 218(@300wpm)
“Maybe I should drink more often.” Elyse walked to me and pushed me to the couch before straddling me. I pulled her closer over the soft denim of her jeans, and she kissed me hungrily. Elyse was needy tonight, and I gave her control as she rocked over my hard cock.
I took her to bed later once she fell asleep in my arms. I tucked her in and pulled on some shorts to get a beer in the kitchen. Elyse joked about drinking all the time, but I didn’t want that. I wanted her confident in her mind and vowed to get her there.
I joined her in bed and pulled her warm body against me. She was breathing evenly and slipped an arm around me as I kissed her hair.
I hated leaving a couple of days later. I told Elyse that I’d give her a key and she could stay at my place. It was secure with a gate around the entire complex, but she reminded me that her studio was at home. It sounded like she might get one attached to a small gallery that she’d be displaying her work in soon, but for now, it was all at home. She reminded me that the police force was always keeping an eye on her and that she wasn’t in danger.
“When did you get so strong?” I asked her by my car in her driveway, holding her against me.
“I’ve been on my own for a long time. I’ve got this, but I can’t wait until you’re home. I think we’re going to try to go to an away game next time. Tori’s always busy, and I need to finish a couple of paintings.”
“Fine. I’ll call and text. We’ll need at least one face chat as well so I can see you, gorgeous.” I kissed her again, and she smiled at me.
“Okay. Get to the team. You need to catch a flight.” Elyse pulled away and attempted to glare at me.
“Okay, okay. I’m leaving. Lock your doors and stay safe, love.” Elyse pecked my lips, and I reluctantly got into my car. She waved as I drove away, hearing the officer who spoke to me tell her to come over for dinner as he drove by. I was on board with that idea.
I had a bag packed and met the team at the arena. We were driving together to the airport, and I grinned at Justin as he nodded my way. It was a few games on the East Coast, and I was already looking forward to coming home. I settled back on the flight and closed my eyes, hoping to sleep. I was up late with Elyse the night before.
The days were all about skating, food, sleep, and games. I sent Elyse some messages, wondering how the guys with families did this. We only did a video call once late at night, but she was tired. It wasn’t nearly what I wanted. She told me that she was watching me and proud, and I made sure to tell her I loved her every time we communicated.
I felt wiped out when we boarded the plane to come home. We managed to win three out of the four away games, and things were looking great. Everybody was happy, but I wanted to see Elyse.
I knew that she was picking Justin and me up at the airport with Tori and going to dinner, and we grabbed our stuff and headed to the curb. There was a sleek blue SUV parked there, and a gorgeous face looked over at me with a big smile. Elyse jumped out of the car and I dropped my bag to hug her as Tori rushed Justin. I sat in the back with Elyse, and Justin drove the vehicle to an intimate restaurant where we could have our own space. We wanted to catch up with our girls.
Elyse told me that she had five paintings ready for the gallery. She’d delivered a few to clients who commissioned them. She was earning real money with her art, and I held it in that I wanted her to focus on that. That shop and her boss meant a lot to her. I thought ahead to her meeting my parents and a trip to Quebec for that purpose. Instead of saying any of that, I congratulated her and kissed her as she blushed.
Tori dropped us off at the condo, and I pulled Elyse inside. I couldn’t wait to have her, and closed the door before attacking her mouth. Elyse moaned and climbed me as I held her, pressing her to the door. We didn’t even make it to the couch or bed, and I took her right there as she cried out my name. I carried her to bed when we finished to clean her up and bring her some water. Elyse smiled at me as she curled up on her side, and I joined her. “I missed you.”