Just Fall (The Fall Series) (8 page)

GIVING IN

His
Mercedes roared to life slamming me back in the seat as we pulled out onto the
winding road that followed the shore.  Just a few days ago I never thought I’d
see him again, now here I was sitting next to him after all these years. A
strange mixture of emotions filled my heart. I knew I should feel guilty, after
all, I was engaged. I was fully aware that sitting next to this tall blonde and
dangerously fuckable man I barely knew was the last place on earth I should be,
but somehow it didn’t matter. Somehow I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else in
the world but right here, right now.

I
could see the sign to Thompson’s Store up ahead. When I noticed we were slowing
down, I shot Parker a questioning look.

“What
are you thinking about?” he said still looking straight ahead.

“The
stars. I was thinking about the stars and how bright they are tonight.” It
wasn’t a complete lie. I was looking at the stars even if I wasn’t thinking
about them.

“The
stars, huh?” he chuckled. “Yeah, I haven’t seen them like this in a long time.
The lights in Vegas seem to drown them out. I have to go to the desert to
really see them.”

“Do
you? Go to the desert I mean?”

“I
have a few times. Maybe you could come with me?” he said as he wheeled into the
parking lot. “Hey, I’m running in the store. Do you want anything?”

“No,
I’m good, but I’m coming in, too. I have to use the ladies’ room.”

Parker
held the door open, and I went directly to the restroom in the back. When we
were kids we’d ride our bikes to this place almost daily for candy and slushes.
I still stop by a couple times a month for some chocolate to help fuel my late work
nights. I didn’t see who was working the counter tonight, but I wondered
briefly if old man Thompson would remember Parker.

When
I exited the bathroom a squeal of high pitched laughter rang out from the front
of the store. My eyes narrowed as I made my way up to the counter where I saw the
Thompson’s oldest daughter, Lisa, leaning over staring up at Parker with stars
in her eyes. She couldn’t be more than nineteen, but her outfit made her look
like she worked at a strip club rather than a convenience store. I cleared my
throat and took my place next to him eyeing her suspiciously.

“Oh,
hi, Lo! I can’t believe you know Parker Blackwell! I watch him on TV every
chance I get. I just can’t even believe he’s like standing right here in
person!” Her sugary sweet tone gushed over me, and I noticed her eyes soaking
in every inch of him.

I
scowled, and Parker shrugged at me with a stupid boyish grin that somehow
managed to soften my lips into a smile. I knew he couldn’t help it. He had a
powerful effect on women.

“Yep,
he’s something isn’t he?” I rolled my eyes and headed for the door. “You should
get his autograph, Lisa.”

“Oh,
good idea,” she squealed as I pushed the door open and headed back to the car.

A
few seconds later Parker appeared shaking his head and smiling. “Thanks a lot,”
he said as he slid into the driver’s seat.

I
blinked at him innocently. “For what? You must be used to women throwing
themselves at your feet by now, huh?”

He
titled his head inquisitively. “If I didn’t know any better, Lauren St. John,
I’d say you’re jealous.”

“You
wish!” I snapped back suddenly noticing the brown paper sack he was holding.
“So, what’s in the bag?”

“Ha,
wouldn’t you like to know?” He laughed playfully and clutched the bag tightly
against him. “I’ll give you one guess then I’ll let you resort to offering
sexual favors for clues.”

I
burst out laughing, and he reached over and tickled me until I couldn’t catch
my breath.

“Stop!”
I squealed, helplessly struggling against the seatbelt to escape. I arched my
back and his fingers inadvertently brushed over my breast silencing me
instantly. His hand lingered briefly, and he caught my hardened nipple between
his finger and thumb causing me to moan. Liquid heat rushed lower. There was a
brief silence in the air before he removed his hand and I heard the bag rustle.

Wishing
he hadn’t stopped, I was pouting as I turned to face him and watched him slowly
remove a bottle of strawberry wine from the bag. The last summer he visited we
had my older cousin buy us a few bottles, and we finished them off on the beach
one night while playing truth or dare.
He remembered.

His
gaze was intent as he awaited my reaction. “You’re still ticklish I see. Do you
know what I want to do to that mouth when you pout like that?” His voice was
thick and warm, touching off little fires across my skin.

“What
do you want to do to me?” I dared him to answer.

His
dimples made an appearance causing me to blush as we both imagined the
possibilities. He started the car and threw it in gear, and I leaned back into
the seat focusing on the stars to regain my composure. A few minutes later he
pulled the car into the parking lot near the pier.

He
turned off the engine. “It’s a nice night for a walk on the beach, don’t you
think?”

“I’m
game.” I could barely calm the nervous fluttering in my stomach as I thought
about what was about to happen. Parker grabbed a blanket from the trunk, slung
it over his shoulder, and handed me a bottle of wine. We walked down the shore
for a while hand in hand, taking swigs from our bottles and laughing at the
crazy things we tried to get away with those nights after the adults had a
couple of drinks under their belts.

When
we reached a secluded section of beach far from the parking lot, Parker spread
the blanket out on the sand and motioned for me to sit next to him. Adrenaline
coursed through my body as his arm circled my waist, and I leaned against his
shoulder absorbing his intoxicating smell and the heat of his skin against
mine. His fingers brushed seductively along my collar bone then dipped just below
the front of my dress. My breath hitched. I tensed as I felt my nipples harden
in response, and my gaze, full of desire, connected with his.

The
moonlight captured his tongue flicking over his bottom lip. The deep green
pools of his eyes were heavy with desire, yet they still seemed to knowingly
penetrate mine. I let out a small scream when he laid back on the blanket
without warning, pulling me with him so I straddled his lap. His hands went to
the hem of my dress lifting it slowly, and I raised my arms allowing him to
remove it and toss it aside. All the while I felt his eyes burning a trail down
my body, greedily devouring every inch of exposed skin. I reached for the
button of his pants, but he brushed my hands away and trailed his fingertips
lightly up my sides stopping to cup and squeeze my breasts. I dropped my head
back, placing my hands on his thighs and pressed my hot core onto the hard
length of him beneath me, letting him know I was ready to take all that he
could offer.

Inhaling
sharply, he pulled me down into his kiss, sending tingles of desire through my
entire system as his mouth ravaged mine. I rocked against him, my passion
saturating through my panties. I wanted to remove the last barriers between us,
and I reached for his pants again. Cooperating this time, he helped me pull
them down along with his boxers until the full measure of his hard cock sprung
free. I admired it blatantly as he took a condom from his wallet and rolled it
down over his length. My tongue swirled over my lips instinctively at the
thought of taking his swollen member between my lips. Sensing my intentions he
captured my wrists in his hand and rolled me on my back.

His
voice came husky and low in my ear. “Ladies first,” he growled before lowering
his head to lick and suck my breasts. He ripped my panties down as his skillful
tongue worked me into a frenzy, and I squirmed and bucked into him while his
mouth created intense sensations that connected directly to my core.

He
lowered his head to work his way down my body, but I protested. It felt like
we’d waited a lifetime for this moment, and I needed him now. I ground my hips against
him, my clit desperately seeking the delicious friction the broad smooth head
of his cock could provide.

His
eyelids were heavy with desire as he pulled back for a brief moment with his
tip pressed solidly against my entrance. His body froze as I thrust my hips up
begging for him to enter.

“Not
yet.” His eyes squeezed shut, and he let out a loud groan of resistance before
pinning my thighs with his hands. “I want all of you,” he said as he dipped his
head and began licking a path down my stomach. I thrust my hands in his hair as
he nipped and sucked his way down spreading my legs roughly when he reached his
destination.

My
body stiffened and arched as his tongue dipped into my saturated folds. He
licked attentively, bathing his tongue in my wetness before swirling it around
my swollen clit. I gasped and pulled at his hair at the sensation of two thick
fingers pressing into me slowly. Placing his mouth fully over my clit he
increased the pressure and began thrusting his fingers into me deeper and
faster. The pleasure building inside forced me toward the edge until my mind
went blank. I called out his name through a ragged breath as the waves consumed
me and exploded in tiny white sparks.

He
pulled his fingers from me and placed them in his mouth licking them clean of
my essence. The primal act shocked me and instantly made me ache for more. He
slid up my body and kissed me roughly brushing his chest over my breasts, and
my body trembled with a mixture of pleasure and pain as he slowly sank every
inch of his rigid cock deep into my wetness. I held my breath as his thrusts
filled me with delicious pressure. His growls came through gritted teeth as he
moved deliberately in and out, stretching me. I moved my hips to take all of
him as his girth pleasured the spot deep within. Sensing I was close, his pace
increased. I felt his member swell, as he pummeled into me faster.

“Parker!”
I cried out as my body unraveled with wave after wave contracting around him.
He groaned loudly and his body stiffened as he thrust himself forcefully into
me one last time.

Minutes
passed as we lay together under the stars and listened to the waves lapping on
the shore. Finally, he nuzzled his face against my chest and drew out of me
slowly.

“Lo,”
he whispered as he cupped my face gently, “Are you okay?”

I
bit my lip, considering my answer carefully. I wasn’t okay. In fact, I was far
from okay. This night had changed everything, and I knew I could never go back.
A lump formed in my throat and panic and guilt washed over me at the thought of
choosing between Parker and Jake, but I couldn’t let him know what I was
feeling. I didn’t want him to think this was a mistake.

Sitting
upright and taking a long drink of wine, I decided to make a joke to lighten
the mood. “I’m fine,” I said calmly flashing a smile. “If you were trying to
hurt me you’ll have to try a whole lot harder next time.”
Next time? I
couldn’t believe my own ears. Why did I say that?

He
was silent. Just as I started to wonder if I’d hurt his feelings he smiled and
tackled me to the ground holding my arms at my sides. “Next time? Is that a
challenge? If so I could hurt you right now.” He lowered his head and nipped
roughly at the undersides of my breasts.

My
heart pounded in my chest as I strained against him, and although just minutes
before he had satisfied me more than any man I’d ever been with, liquid desire already
pooled between my legs. I groaned and shifted beneath him absorbing the
pleasure as he sucked each nipple thoroughly.

Suddenly,
he stopped and laid his head against my chest. I opened my eyes, confused at
his reaction and pushed against him, sitting up to look at his face. “What’s
wrong?”

He
let out a sigh, his face full of disappointment. “I only had one condom.”

I
laughed and pushed him onto his back. With a raised brow I whispered
seductively, “Good thing I’m on the pill.” An instant look of relief washed
over his face, and I felt him relax as he tipped his head back and closed his
eyes. I began kissing and licking a trail over the hard muscles of his belly.
His thick member was fully engorged by the time my tongue reached the tip and
flicked over it lightly causing his breathing to quicken as I licked down to
the base and back up swirling my tongue and sucking along the full length of
him. I wrapped my fingers around him feeling his full weight in my hand then
took the head between my lips. His body flinched, and I moaned at his reaction
before clamping my mouth around him and taking his cock all the way to the back
of my throat. His hand twisted in my hair, and he growled my name encouraging
my need to pleasure him even more. I withdrew slowly, holding just the head in
my mouth and sucking before taking him all the way down in long slow strokes. I
moved faster cupping his balls in my hand until I felt them tighten, his cock
twitching in my mouth. He tightened his grip on my hair, holding me still
before relaxing again when the sensation passed. I looked up at him begging for
permission to continue.

“I
want to be inside you, Lo.”

I
wanted him, too. I wanted to feel him inside me with nothing in between. I
crawled up to straddle him, grabbing his cock firmly and rubbing it across my
wet slit. His hands squeezed my thighs as I pleasured my clit with his length
until I ached for him to fill me. Easing down onto him until I sheathed him completely
in my wetness, I stopped. The sensation was almost too much to bare. He reached
up and squeezed my nipples, spurring me to ride him hard until my orgasm ripped
through me. My entire body convulsed as his thrusts matched mine long after the
last wave subsided.