Free Play Along by Mathilde Watson Page A

wanted this. He offered what he hoped was a confident smile and took Chance's small hand, threading their fingers together. "I guess this is where I ask 'your place or mine,' right?"

Chapter Seven
     
    Chance couldn't hold back a wild, watery laugh in reaction to Mark's reply. He'd expected rejection, had hated the desperation in his voice. He didn't fool himself or sugarcoat the situation. He hadn't come here looking for romance, but for a release without guilt or impossible expectations. This was a one-night stand. "I—uh… well. I'm staying with my parents while I'm in town, so…"
    God, he sounded pathetic! His entire face heated up when Mark laughed, a quiet chuckle that shook his massive chest. Chance couldn't stand the thought of becoming a joke to anyone else tonight, especially Mark, and he ducked his head, avoiding his eyes.
    Mark startled him out of his self-loathing by pulling him off the stool. Chance stumbled, leaning against Mark for support. As he'd suspected, the top of his head barely reached Mark's shoulder, but surprisingly the size difference made him feel safe, bolstering his confidence rather than frightening him.
    "Baby, I don't really think I want to meet your folks tonight. I have a nice hotel room though, with room service and everything. That work for you?"
    Chance took the opportunity to run his hand over the front of Mark's pants, cupping the man's sizable bulge. Mark groaned, rocking into the touch, and Chance nodded his head vigorously, grinding his own hard length into Mark's muscular thigh.
    Words weren't even an option anymore. Driven by need, Chance let himself go completely, choosing to simply follow Mark's lead as he was pulled out of the bar. He didn't listen for details as Mark gave their cab driver instructions. His attention was completely riveted on the man's muscled ass as he leaned over to give the address before opening the back door.
    Mark climbed in first, pulling Chance in after him. Once inside, Chance plastered himself against Mark's solid body, wrapping those powerful arms around his shoulders and snuggling in close. He wanted to maintain his arousal, afraid he might lose his nerve if the urgency wore off.
    He needn't have worried, though. Not even the surprise of climbing out of the cab in front of his father's hotel dampened his desire for the big, sexy man. If anything, the possibility of being spotted or recognized only added to his excitement. Giving his ass up for the first time right here under his father's own roof only added to the irony. Even though he didn't recognize the clerk behind the desk when they crossed the lobby to the elevators, it felt good to flash him a smile and a wink before the doors slid shut.
    Mark pressed him against the elevator wall, claiming his lips and kneading his ass hard with both hands. Mark's teeth sank into his bottom lip, biting and tugging on the tender flesh. Chance wrapped his arms around Mark's neck, vibrating with excitement. He knew they were putting on a show for the security guys, and that he might even be recognized. It was an unexpected thrill, the risk of getting caught.
    Too soon the elevator came to stop on Mark ' s floor, the doors sliding open with a soft ding . Both men groaned and reluctantly tore out of the embrace. Mark tugged Chance out of the elevator and into the hallway, grinning back over his shoulder while he dragged Chance toward his room. " Come on, baby. Just a little farther and we can try it again without clothes in the way. "
    Chance hurried into the room after Mark, and before the door even closed behind them, Mark was pulling off his leather vest and tugging the tee shirt out of his jeans. Chance reached for the buttons on his own shirt, but stopped and stared, watching while Mark bared his chest and abdomen to Chance's hungry gaze.
    "You too." Mark stalked over and Chance reached out, running his fingers through the soft hairs that covered that broad, ripped chest. He hardly noticed his own shirt