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  “Has he cheated yet?” Marie already knew the answer. Logan had told her Alex jerked off so much; he walked in on it several times. She turned to Danielle and waited for her response. “Have you caught him with other girls?” Her tone was insistent.

  Danielle watched the floor go by under her feet as they walked. She didn’t want to face Marie. “Yes, but he pushes them away and says he doesn’t want anyone else.”

  “Then go for it. Fuck Brian. He’s an asshole anyway.” She watched Danielle’s expression change to fear. “We’ll all back you up. Just string him along until you’re ready to tell him to fuck off. If he dares to come here to take you back, Alex will beat his ass, and you know it.”

  Chapter 10

  When Danielle pulled into the hotel’s parking lot around midnight that night, Marie was asleep across the back seat. Logan carefully took Marie in his arms, and then carried her while he followed Danielle to the lobby. She took out her phone and hit “Martha,” the name she stored Alex’s phone number under. Brian checked her phone, so she took no chances.

  “We’re downstairs,” Danielle told Alex when he answered.

  Alex got off the bed where he watched television. “It’s the fifth floor; your room is 517, ours is 524.” He quickly cleaned up his mess from dinner that he had ignored for hours. “I’ll be in the hall.”

  “This way.” Danielle quietly directed Logan to the elevator.

  Marie stirred, so Logan stroked her hair until she relaxed again. He smirked. Since she was asleep, he planned to put her in his bed. He followed Danielle until they saw Alex in front of their room.

  Alex smiled at Marie’s peaceful face, then turned to Danielle and his grin widened. He pulled her to him and hugged her fiercely. It had been a hard day. He had missed her terribly. They didn’t let go for a few minutes.

  Logan stood next to them. “Um, can you open the door?” he finally asked. His arms had started to ache. “I gotta put her down.”

  “Sorry.” Alex couldn’t think straight. He quickly swiped his card, and then handed Logan his card. Logan brought Marie into their room. Too focused on Danielle, Alex barely even noticed.

  “Let’s go get the bags,” Alex said, glad she was there. He took her hand in his and pulled her to the elevator. When they reached his car, he was shocked to realize she hadn’t pulled her hand away. Maybe they were headed in a better direction.

  Before she opened the doors, Danielle looked up at him. “You think Diego is here, too?” She tried to hide that she worried Brian would know Alex was up there with them.

  “No.” Alex winked. “Don’t worry.”

  He held her again and thought of why he knew Diego was still in Florida. He had made sure Diego and Sebastian could not make the trip, at least not in their cars. They both had four flats, courtesy of his hunting knife. He had brought it to display, but it came in handy that morning. He just hoped they hadn’t found another ride. Jeff’s tires had met a similar fate, thanks to a contact in Orlando.

  Danielle had her arms around his waist. She let him ease her fears yet again. Her heart told her to never let him go, but it wasn’t that easy. There were so many obstacles.

  “It’s late,” Alex whispered. “We both need to get some sleep.” Although he didn’t want to, he released her. “Pop the trunk.”

  They walked back to their rooms in silence. Neither of them knew what to say. Alex followed Danielle to her room and helped her with the suitcases. Briefly, she scanned the room for Marie. Then she remembered Logan had taken her to his room.

  Alex stood in the doorway for several minutes without a word. He wanted to kiss her goodnight. However, he feared he would take it too far. His dick was half-hard as always around her, and he wanted her more than he ever had before. He decided on another hug. That’s safe. Isn’t it?

  “I really missed you,” he said as his fingers raked her hair. “I’m so glad you’re here.”

  She sighed when she felt his erection grow larger. “I’m glad I came. I missed you, too.” She closed her eyes and moved her body closer. She wanted to feel his hardness press into her. She fought the urge to kiss him again, but it wasn’t easy.

  He pulled away a bit and kissed her forehead. “I have to get some sleep. I gotta be up pretty early.” Then he kissed her cheek. “Good night, Danielle.”

  “Good night,” she replied as he walked into the hallway.

  When she closed the door, she felt lonely and empty. She wished she could spend the night with him. Not to fuck him, just to have him hold her. She ached to have him close again. It didn’t make any sense, but nothing about her feelings for Alex did to her. His arms helped her forget about Brian. It was the only time she truly felt safe.

  She rifled through her bag and took out a long T-shirt to wear. Then she searched for the pajama bottoms she packed. They were gone. She glanced around again. Marie would probably sleep in Logan’s bed, so no one would see her scars if she didn’t wear pants. She was paranoid that someone would ask questions if they saw her legs. It was not something she wanted to explain.

  Alex slowly headed to his room. He was annoyed at himself for not pushing just a little with Danielle. She seemed so eager, and he just left. When he approached his door, he heard a sound. It was almost like a muffled moan. They were in a hotel, so sounds of passion made sense.

  He opened the door, and the moans got louder. His eyes opened wide when he caught sight of Marie as she rode Logan. He stared at her naked body while it lifted and dropped. Her small breasts bounced just a bit with each motion. They were oblivious to him, and he couldn’t look away. Then her head went back as she let out a cry. He winced as his erection pressed against his zipper.

  Just as Danielle lay down, there was a knock on the door. Without a thought, she hurried to answer it. Then she paused. What if it’s one of Brian’s cohorts? She tried to look out the peephole, but it was too high. Then she grabbed a suitcase and used it to reach the peephole and look out. How in the world did he know I missed him already?

  When the door opened, Alex hesitated. He was unsure how to explain his return. I’m horny as hell because I watched Marie fucking Logan wouldn’t go over well. His dick was painfully hard. He just hoped she didn’t notice. When he realized she hadn’t moved, he smiled and quickly looked Danielle over. He liked her legs, pale and shapely.

  He said, “Hey.”

  Danielle pulled her shirt down to hide the scars. She didn’t want him to pity her. “Everything OK?” she asked as nonchalantly as she could.

  “Uh, I hate to ask, but Marie and Logan are doing the nasty, and I don’t wanna watch.” It was mostly the truth. “Can I stay here with you tonight?” He slowly looked down her body and was shocked to see healed welts on her thighs. Then he understood why she wore pants. His erection started to fade as anger welled up in him.

  Danielle couldn’t help but smile. “Of course you can.”

  She fleetingly hoped he would sleep in her bed. Then she berated herself for the thought. She doubted she could handle it. He was not the kind of man who just held women in bed. Most likely, he would expect sex. Glad for his company at least, she let him in. Then she rushed to the bed to hide her legs.

  Alex took in a sharp breath. Her fast movements made the shirt lift. He had seen her panties over her ample ass. It set him back to growing hard again. With gritted teeth, he came into the room and shut the door. Seconds later, he stood at the foot of her bed and tried his damnedest to tame his desire.

  She watched him from under the blanket. He looked like he didn’t know what to do next. The corners of her mouth turned up when he pulled his T-shirt off and put it on the dresser. She couldn’t help but stare at him. Even when he took off his shoes and socks, he seemed sexy. That made no sense, but neither did anything she felt about him. He brought out feelings that boggled her mind.

  When he took his jeans down, she bit her lip. His cock tented his underwear slightly. Her body responded immediately to the sight. Heat flooded her loins and thoug
hts of him looming over her plagued her mind. She couldn’t control anything. She wanted to beg him to get naked and fuel the fantasies she had about him.

  Anxiously, he looked up. The look of lust in her eyes made him smile. “I could put my jeans back on, if you really want me to,” he teased her.

  Danielle replied quickly, “No, don’t!” Then she closed her eyes and covered her mouth. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to say that.”

  “Yes, you did.” He smirked. “I see the way you look at me.” He moved next to the bed.

  She blushed and looked up at him. “Uh…”

  Speechless, her breath sped up. Her eyes shifted down. His cock grew. An image of it flashed before her. That triggered another picture of him on top of her. Her pussy clenched, and she felt its emptiness. She wanted him to make a move. At that moment, she might say yes to anything.

  Alex felt the tension and mistook it for fear. He turned away and pulled the blanket down on the other bed. “Can I put the TV on?”

  “You can lie in this bed if you want.” Danielle gasped when she realized that might invite trouble. She covered it up with, “In case Marie comes back.”

  Yes! He didn’t care why she offered, just that she did. Casually, he put his hand in his underwear to adjust his hard-on, but every time he let go, it stood out again. He exhaled loudly and climbed on her bed. “Can I hold you?” He shocked himself with the request, but she didn’t balk at it.

  Danielle stared again. The front opening in his boxers gave her a partial view of his penis. She remembered exactly what it looked like. That reminded her of what he said about sex. It was supposed to feel good. She wanted him to give her that, feel the way she read it felt.

  Alex knew she didn’t know what to say, so he lay down next to her. When she didn’t move, he pulled her to him, her back against his chest. He kissed her temple and settled his hips against her ass. His dick screamed for relief, but he didn’t want to push his luck. She relaxed into his body, much calmer. He took that to mean she was comfortable.

  “I love your red panties,” he whispered. He couldn’t resist telling her. “My favorite color.” Then he shut his eyes tightly as a bit of pre-cum leaked out.

  Shocked, Danielle had no idea what to say or do. He spooned her naturally. She was used to tension if Brian held her. This was wrong, but it felt so right. He exhaled over her cheek, and she smiled. She could feel how happy he was. Is this how men usually treat women?

  His erection pressed into her ass cheek. That started fantasies again. Her panties were already wet. She imagined him sliding them down. Her eyes closed. In her mind’s eye, she saw him lower his boxers. Then she started to feel him slowly penetrate her. Her body shuddered as he withdrew and thrust again. The few times Brian had made sex somewhat enjoyable played in her mind like a movie, with Alex in his place. She shuddered with pleasure.

  In the real world, “Shh, it’s OK.” Alex squeezed her and kissed her neck. “I’m not gonna hurt you. I’ll protect you. I swear.” He squeezed his eyes shut. He hated that she even feared his touch at times.

  Unsure how to tell him she was fine, she leaned against him more. When he sighed in her ear, she realized she had rubbed him. She moved her butt again and smirked as he groaned. One more time, and he gripped her tighter.

  “Stop…” He gasped. “Please…” He was sure he would cum if she kept it up.

  The giggle was difficult to suppress. She knew she teased him, and that wasn’t fair, but the sounds he made were addictive. “You OK?” She played dumb.

  “Fine.”

  He gritted his teeth. His dick hurt even more. Maybe she’s trying to encourage me? He waited a few seconds, to see if she pulled away. Then he moved a hand to her hip.

  Danielle held her breath. It felt like he was about to take things further. She took a deep breath and relaxed as much as possible. No way could she come onto him, but if he started it, she would welcome it. Her heart pounded, as she waited to see what he would do.

  Alex tugged her panties down a few inches. She didn’t react, so he pulled them down some more. He ran his hand over her ass cheek, and then squeezed it. Perfect. He quickly checked she was still awake. Her eyes were opened but focused on the wall. His straining cock clouded his better judgment. He slid his hand lower, and his fingertips dipped into the space between her cheeks. His hips surged forward, automatically.

  “You OK with this?” he softly asked, dying to just enter her, but he couldn’t bear it if she was afraid.

  She nodded. Anxiety gripped her. Will it hurt? Did Alex just tell me it felt good to get me in bed? She felt his underwear come down also. Then the head of his erection slid down. Her eyes opened wide. Flashbacks started.

  He paused, poised at her entrance. “I don’t have a condom.” He clenched his teeth. “Can I just get in you for a little while, and then you go down on me, to be safe?” He was so wound up, he would take the risk.

  After she had taken in a sharp breath, Danielle froze. He wants to put his penis in my mouth? Oh God, no! Her mind reeled. And what if Brian finds out? The time Brian choked her suddenly flashed before her eyes. She could see Brian’s jealousy and fury.

  Alex felt her shake and quickly pulled his boxers up. “I’m sorry. I should’ve known better.” He pulled her panties up as well, then hugged her. “I didn’t mean to push you.” What the fuck is wrong with me? He knew she wasn’t ready but couldn’t stop himself.

  Danielle took his hands in hers and gripped them tightly. “I’m sorry I teased you.” Her voice was shaky. It revealed her terror.

  “It’s fine,” he assured her. “I’m more worried about you. I didn’t mean to scare you.”

  She pulled on his hands. “Just hold me close. Please. I need you.”

  “Anything.” Guilt consumed him. He would do anything to take back that moment of stupidity. He wrapped his arms around her tightly and exhaled on her neck. “This good?” When she nodded, he closed his eyes. His erection refused to go down, so he hoped she was alright feeling it. His balls protested, though.

  Danielle felt safe again. She let out a sigh of relief. It felt so right to be in his arms.

  Chapter 11

  The next morning, Danielle woke up to the alarm on Alex’s phone. He still held her in the same position. She was pulled out of a dream that had made her blush. Once the alarm automatically snoozed itself, she caressed Alex’s hand, which was over her ribs. He had such large hands compared to hers.

  In her dream, those hands roamed all over her naked body. He sucked on her nipples, which Brian had never done before. Then he kissed his way down her body before he ran his tongue over her pussy. Something she had never experienced. Soon after, he kissed her as he drove into her. Then he held her close as he slowed his pumping. They gasped together… She wished it hadn’t ended.

  Alex’s alarm went off again, but he still didn’t move. Danielle reached back, rubbed his thigh and softly called his name. He stirred and rubbed his morning erection on her ass. She smirked. What would it have been like if I didn’t freak out last night?

  He dreamt that he didn’t stop the night before. Her body was soft and beautiful. He moaned as he fucked her harder and harder. He gripped her tighter. She clenched around him, and it felt amazing. Then his groans got significantly louder.

  “I’m cumming,” he whispered.

  Danielle was shocked at the words, but then she smirked. She knew the dream was about her. Her shirt had bunched up, so she felt moisture against her lower back. Curious, she again reached back. That time, she wrapped her hand around him. It was hard as a rock and had let out more pre-cum. She stroked it through his boxers a few times and loved how it felt. His soft sighs encouraged her to continue. Lost in his pleasure, she closed her eyes.

  “Uh… God.” Alex moaned loudly. His eyes opened, and he grinned. He couldn’t believe Danielle was doing that. “Mmm, yeah.” He nuzzled the back of her neck. “Faster. Please.” He was about to explode already.

  Shocked he was
awake, Danielle jumped and pulled away. “Oh God. I’m sorry.” Her face reddened. “I was… you kept rubbing me… I was curious what it felt like.” She was beyond embarrassed that he caught her exploring his body. She hid her face; she couldn’t look at him.

  “It’s fine. Felt real good.” He ran a hand down her arm and pulled her back into his arms again. “I don’t wanna get up. I wanna hold you like this all day.” It was so much better than a simple hug.

  The words eased her humiliation. He always knew what to say. His body against hers fueled her arousal, though. A finger brushed the bottom edge of her breast. Instantly, her nipples hardened. She didn’t know what to do to stop her body’s reactions. He turned her into a puddle of need without trying.

  Alex’s phone rang. He begrudgingly got up and took it out of his pants on the floor. “Yeah, I’m up,” he said to Dave. “I’ll be there in like, 20.”

  He hated interruptions, but he had obligations. He looked down and blushed when he saw the wet spot on the front of his underwear. She made him crazy, along with that dream he had. Damn! He hoped sex with her was half that good.

  Danielle rolled onto her back and followed Alex’s gaze. She licked her lips, unconsciously. The only thing on her mind was him naked, yet her anxiety kept her from making a move. Marie goes for what she wants. Why can’t I? Uncertainty. That stopped her.

  Alex knelt on the bed and looked down at her. He smiled, deviously. A devilish idea popped into his head. He pulled the blanket down and grabbed at her side. “Are you ticklish?”

  She backed away from him because she was. “No,” she lied.

  “Yes, you are. I see it in your eyes.”

  He moved closer, and soon she was laughing so hard, tears fell down her cheeks. Alex laughed as well while she thrashed all over the bed. His hands were soon on her skin, her shirt above her belly. The only drawback was that it turned him on even more. Her laughter was like an aphrodisiac. His cock twitched as she squirmed beneath him, which made it worse.