Dark Obsession (Vampire Royals of New York #3) - Sarah Piper Page 0,93
the stresses that came with working for such a high-profile company. To her, every challenge was another reminder that she was finally taking charge of her life, doing things her own way.
Her personal life had its own set of challenges, and Charley was facing those head-on as well. She and Sasha had decided to start counseling—at least for their human problems. Considering their rocky childhoods and everything else they’d been through, they had a lot to work through, both individually and as sisters. After all the secrets Charley had kept from Sasha, and everything that had happened as a result, Charley knew it would take time to earn her sister’s forgiveness and trust. She was ready to work for it, though. Together, they’d get through it, just like they always had—one day at a time.
That’s what it all came down to now: one day at a time. Sometimes, even one moment at a time.
Charley was grateful for every one of those moments, no matter how many more she got. If she’d learned one thing from the whirlwind of her existence these past few months, it was that life came with no guarantees—and an awful lot of surprise twists.
With a satisfied sigh, Charley taped up the box of mugs and pushed it against the kitchen wall with the others, officially done for the day. She checked her phone, thrilled to find a text from her man. He’d been at Ravenswood all day, supervising the final touches on his remodeled dining room, including delivery and installation of a new painting he’d recently purchased.
Question, his text said. Why aren’t you in my bed right now?
Hello to you too, she replied. I take it the installation went okay?
Come over and see for yourself. Better yet, come over and… come.
Mmm. Is there a guarantee on that offer?
Do you really need to ask? Don’t make me start without you.
Charley laughed. Okay. Let me shower & I’ll call an Uber.
Friends don’t let friends shower alone, love. Especially hot, sexy friends like you. I need to see you. NOW.
I’m sweaty and dirty and no. Just no.
The sweatier and dirtier the better, Dorian replied. I’ve already sent a car for you. Jameson will be at your doorstep in 5 minutes.
You’re impossible!
You love me anyway.
Charley smiled again, letting out a happy sigh. Yes, Mr. Redthorne, she replied. I kinda do.
Dorian greeted Charley in the Ravenswood foyer wearing nothing but a mischievous smile. The moment she closed the door behind her, Charley was in his naked arms, fending off a barrage of kisses.
“I’m filthy. Stop!” Charley squealed, loving every minute of his attention. “What about the new dining room? Don’t you want to show me?”
“I’d rather show you something else.” Holding her tight, he blurred her up to the master suite. “Time to wash up, dirty girl.”
Wordlessly, Charley stripped off her clothes, and together they stepped into the shower, steam filling Charley’s lungs, the feel of the hot water on her skin instantly relaxing her. Dorian slipped his hands behind her neck and kissed her, and all the stress of the day’s packing vanished, swirling right down the drain.
Charley was in absolute heaven.
“If I could start and end every day like this…” She trailed off into another happy sigh, her fingers trailing lightly over Dorian’s perfectly sculpted abs.
Dorian slid has hands down to cup her ass. “Let me speak to the owner, see if we can work out some sort of deal. I have to warn you, though. It’s probably going to cost you. A lot.”
“Is that so, Mr. Redthorne?” Charley wrapped her hand around his cock, already hot and hard for her. He groaned at her touch, and she stroked him, slowly increasing the pressure, knowing just how he liked it.
Dorian leaned his head back and moaned, exposing the corded muscles of his neck and shoulders. Charley pressed a trail of hot, wet kisses across his chest, then down his abs, following the line of dark hair that led to his cock. She sat down on the shower bench, settling herself between his legs.
“I bet we can come to an arrangement,” she teased, urging him closer. As hot water streamed over their bodies, rivulets running down between her breasts and thighs, Charley parted her lips and took him deep into her mouth.
God, she’d never tire of the taste of him, the perfect fit of her lips around his smooth cock, the way he instantly fell under her spell as she stroked and sucked.