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simple fact that his fingers were slowly teasing my skin. I couldn’t think straight, beyond the need I had for this man. I could only nod as an answer to his question.
    The moment his lips skimmed along my neck over my already sensitive skin, I whimpered. He trailed the tip of his tongue along the arch. Everything around me became a void. The only things I was well aware of were Jett and the way my body felt against his. “Stop fighting it. You already know we’re good together. Give me the chance to show you that was just the beginning. I want more, Quinn. I need more than just one night with you.”
    I could feel his arousal against my backside, only making the heat within me grow even more. He was dangerous. Having him near only caused my inhibitions to falter. I had no hope of refusing what my body wanted so badly. I was tired of giving up those things I truly wanted. I had let go of all possible chances of happiness for myself because I was afraid.
    He turned my body to face his, and my hands came to rest against his chest. I looked up. Jett’s eyes were so full of heat, a pure lustful stare.
    “Come home with me tonight?” he whispered.
    “You really have no idea what you’re getting yourself into. My life is a mess. You don’t want that.”
    He leaned in a little closer and pressed his lips to mine in a gentle kiss. “I’m not afraid of your baggage. We all have some. I don’t scare easily.” He nipped at my lip before sucking lightly. “Stop pushing me away.” His lips connected with mine once again, only this time with much more intensity.
    Any thoughts of refusing him were long gone. I no longer had any hope of walking away. I lost the fight, and I was relieved to finally let my guard down. It may be a mistake and I may be setting myself up for pure destruction, but the ride would without a doubt be oh so sweet.

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter Seventeen
     
     
    Jett
     
    My pulse was racing, my body was in overdrive, and I felt like I was about to explode. This game Quinn had been playing had me humming with uncontrollable need.
    The moment we hit the front door of my place, I had her body pinned against it. I no longer cared who may witness me devouring her. My hunger was too strong.
    I worked the lock with my free hand and we stumbled inside. I don’t even remember the moment we began to shed our clothes. All I know is seeing her naked body sprawled out over the area rug in front of the couch awakened my animalistic needs.
    I feared if I blinked or paused for even a mere second, she would disappear. I had wanted this since the first night I touched her. I craved her.
    “Do we need a condom?” I asked, trying to control my heavy breaths.
    “I’m clean. There hasn’t been anyone but you, not in a very long time. I’m on the Pill. My doctor insisted, because of female issues.” Her chest rose and fell as she panted beneath me.
    “I’m clean too,” I assured her before I positioned myself over her. Wasting no time, I sank myself into her, to the deepest point. “Just you,” I whispered.
    Our bodies began to move in a steady rhythm. We didn’t speak, words weren’t necessary. Our bodies were speaking volumes. I had her, and this time, she wouldn’t be sneaking out in the middle of the night. She needed to face the fact that I would break down her walls. She had no hope of winning against this need I had for her.
     
    ***
     
    I woke up sometime during the night. It was still dark outside. Smiling to myself, I wrapped my arms around Quinn just a little tighter and pulled her back against my chest. I buried my nose in her hair, breathing in her sweet scent.
    I told her she wasn’t leaving, and she didn’t argue. In fact, she smiled and kissed my lips softly. Afterward, she tucked herself into my side and rested her head on my bare chest. Something was different, like the fight she was having with herself was gone.
    I ran my hand over her hair, tucking it back over her shoulder.