Free The Unforgettable Ex (Captured by Love Book 5) (Volume 5) by Miranda P. Charles

deep breath. He’d already crossed the line and now he had no choice but to move forward. “Let’s sit down,” he said, taking her hand and leading her to the bed.
    Natasha sat cross-legged on top of the covers and gazed at him in anticipation.
    He mirrored her position, facing her. “I’m working on a case with the police,” he started, placing a hand on her knee and giving it a gentle caress. “I can’t be seen dating anyone.”
    “O-kay,” she said slowly. “Is this case the reason why you’re reluctant to be seduced?”
    He smiled at her words. “Yes. Mind you, I shouldn’t even tell you that.”
    “Did Carter ask you to help out? I also heard that his boss is keen for you to rejoin the police force.”
    He filled his lungs slowly. How much should he tell her?
    “You don’t have to tell me anything about the case,” Natasha said softly. “But can’t we hide again like we did before?”
    “It’s not as simple as that, Tash,” he said, looking into her eyes and... finding himself being pulled into their depths. He was beyond being able to look away, and all he wanted was to drown in the love he saw in them.
    And it hit him. Natasha had to know enough so she could be aware of the repercussions of publicly showing her feelings for him. If he didn’t tell her, she could be in greater danger.
    “Molly’s a cop,” he finally said.
    “Oh. Is she working with you on this case?”
    “Yes. She the only one I can be seen going out with.”
    “So you’re not together?”
    “No.”
    “Are you currently dating anyone for real?”
    “No.”
    “So... if you weren’t working on this case, you’d want to sleep with me again?” she asked shyly.
    “Yes.” No point lying about that when he’d already divulged so much.
    The happy, relieved smile that appeared on Natasha’s face was so breathtaking that he couldn’t help but lean in and kiss her once more. In no time flat, he was devouring her mouth like a starving man. And when she lay on the bed, pulling him down with her, he willingly followed.
    Ah, he was weak. Weak. But this was his Tash, and he simply couldn’t bear to push her away again. Besides, no one else but Carter knew where they were tonight.
    “We’re going to have to be very careful in public,” he murmured against her lips as he tugged open her robe and feverishly roamed the side of her body. There’d be plenty of time to discuss Biggs later.
    “Uh-huh,” Natasha said breathlessly, yanking his shirt up his torso.
    He reared up to pull it over his head while Natasha shrugged out of her robe. When their mouths fused together again, she worked on his fly and pushed down his jeans with impatience. He helped her by kicking them off his legs.
    A low moan emanated from him as her naked breasts pressed against his chest. This was heaven—being in Tash’s arms again. “I hope you haven’t planned on getting plenty of rest tonight,” he said as he placed heated kisses on her neck.
    She giggled. “No.”
    He grinned against her skin as his lips continued to travel down to the top of her breast. “Good. ’Cos I don’t think we’ll have much sleep at all.” He halted, his brows furrowing.
    “What?”
    “I don’t have condoms,” he said with a sigh. “I’ll call room service and see if they could give us some.”
    “No!” Natasha said, horrified at his suggestion. “I happen to...” She rolled over to open the bedside drawer and pulled out a box.
    He laughed with relief while Natasha reddened. “You’re so cute when you blush,” he said, pulling her back to him.
    “I just wanted to be prepared.”
    Clearly she’d planned this, and his heart expanded. “I’m glad,” he whispered, cupping her face. “I missed you.”
    “I missed you too,” Natasha said, her smile dazzling.
    That warning voice chose that moment to pop into his consciousness. There’s still time to back out.
    But Natasha had curved her arms around his neck and was drawing him back down on the bed