Just One Scandal (The Kingston Family #2) -Carly Phillips Page 0,69

he said made such perfect sense, and tears filled Chloe’s eyes, blurring her vision. She knew how much pain his sister’s death had caused him, and the fact that he was able to come to her this way meant the world to her.

“I love you, too, Beck. So much.” She threw herself into his arms and pressed her mouth to his.

He wrapped his arms around her, hauling her against him, and she shifted until she was settled in his lap, her knees on either side of his strong thighs, her sex grinding against his hard erection. His tongue slid past her lips, and she finally felt like she was home.

“Hey, kids. Give me a chance to get out of here first, will you?”

Chloe pulled back and glanced at her brother. He passed through, a duffel bag over one shoulder as he headed out.

She grinned. “Bye, Xander. Thanks for everything.”

“You’re welcome, sis. Any time.” He paused and looked past her to Beck. “Take care. I’m assuming I’ll be seeing you around.”

“Count on it,” Beck said and laughed.

Xander walked out, the door shutting behind him.

“Know what I really want to do?” Beck kissed her neck.

“What?” she asked, knowing she’d do anything he wanted.

“Pack you up and take you back home where you belong.”

She leaned into him, breathing in his familiar and arousing scent. “I want that, too. But I know what I’d rather do first.” With that, she maneuvered off his lap and tugged him to his feet.

Once back in her room, she began to undress, Beck doing the same, when she caught sight of her cell with a voicemail alert on the screen. Something made her pick up the phone, open the voicemail app, hit play, and put the phone to her ear to listen.

Shirt already off, Beck paused, watching her and waiting.

A female voice spoke, and Chloe’s hands began to shake as the words sunk in. “Oh my God. I won! I won the Elevate contest! I’ll be overseeing the opening of their New York office.” She tossed the phone onto the bed.

Before she could blink, Beck was beside her, picking her up and spinning her around. “I am so damned proud of you.” He kissed her hard and fast. “Do you see how far you’ve come?”

“You were there for me, understanding what I needed before I did. Supporting me when I needed it. And believing in me.”

He grasped her hands. “Right back at you, Chloe. We make a perfect team.” He scooped her into his arms and placed her down on the bed.

Clothes flew and then they were naked, Beck on his back, Chloe’s knees on either side of him as she grasped on to his erection. Thick and smooth in her hand, she settled him at her entrance and slid down, taking him deep inside her.

His gaze hot on hers, he gripped her hips with his hands and held her tight as she lifted herself up and down, riding him, keeping them joined tight. And it wasn’t long before Chloe felt that familiar stirring inside her.

“God, Beck, I’m so close.” She slammed down, rocking her hips forward before rising and repeating the motion.

“Then come, princess. Come for me. I’ll be right there with you.”

His desire-filled command worked, and her climax erupted, everything inside her soaring. And just as he promised, he thrust up and stiffened, his orgasm hitting at the same time as hers. Together in a way she knew would last forever.

A little while later, she lay in his arms, his fingers trailing over her skin. “I know you were looking at apartments. Do you like the loft?” he asked.

“I love it. Is it too soon to say it feels like home?”

“Once you’re moved into my room and make it ours, then it’s home.”

She rolled over and pressed her lips to his chest. “I don’t think I could be happier,” she murmured. “We have to tell our families the news.”

He laughed. “Something tells me Xander already knows and is spreading the news as we speak.”

“True.”

“We can tell my parents when we visit my dad later if you want to come with me.”

“Of course I will,” she said.

“Good.” His fingers grazed over her arm. Goose bumps formed and arousal peaked once more, but then she realized something important. “Beck, we didn’t use protection … but I’m safe and on the pill.”

“I’m safe, too, and I’d never put you at risk.” He paused. “Do you want kids?”

“I do. Very much. Just not right now. After I’ve had some time