Unexpected Chances (17 page)

Tabitha

Stretching, I’m pulled back into a hard chest. I fling my eyes open and look around as I almost forgot where I was. As I think back to last night, I mentally slap myself for crawling into bed with, Carter.

“Umm. Go back to sleep,” Carter grumbles in a low growl.

“It’s time to get up, Carter.”

“Let me hold you a little longer,” he says, as he scoots a little closer to me.

“Is that your morning wood hitting me in the back?” I laugh.

“No. Just ignore it and go back to sleep, I am.”

I shift in his hold and turn to face him, only to find the most gorgeous pair of blue eyes looking back at me. It takes my breath away and before he has a chance to talk, I lean over and kiss him.

Placing my hand on his cheek, I hold him in place and run my tongue along the seam of his lips to entice him to open to me. Carter moans as if he’s giving into me, and I delve my tongue into his mouth to dance with his.

His grip on my hip flexes and tightens as he kisses me back, “Tabby, we can’t,” he says, pulling away from me.

I’m not taking no for an answer though and follow him by straddling him. I grind myself against his hard cock and kiss his neck.

“Tabitha, this isn’t right.”

“What’s not right is the fact you’re still talking.” I kiss him until were both breathless. All of a sudden he flips us so he’s on top, and grinds himself against me.

“You don’t know how much I’d love to claim you right now. Rip your clothes and underwear off and bury myself inside you, but I can’t.”

“You’re right you can’t. I’m not wearing underwear.” I state.

“Christ, Tabby you trying to kill me?”

“I want you, Carter. I can’t deny it anymore.”

He kisses me hard and I wrap my legs around his waist.

“You don’t know what those words mean to me, but I can’t give you what you want. What I can give you is an orgasm so good, you’ll not be able to think about anything else.”

I unwrap my legs and he kisses my neck as he makes his way downwards. Grabbing the hem of my boy shorts, he pulls them off slowly. I watch as he lowers his head and gently nips my inner thigh. I gasp and he smiles wickedly up at me.

Carter pushes my legs wider as he slowly moves down, leaving a trail of kisses behind. The anticipation of what’s to come next almost has me coming unglued. It’s been so long since I’ve had as intimate moment as this one.

“Relax,” Carter says, as he feel my body stiffen.

I close my eyes and just let the feeling takeover; the feel of him touching me will be enough to give me an orgasm.

Carter runs a finger through my folds, causing me to gasp from being under his touch. I’m lost until I’m brought back to what’s going on by a quick lick of his tongue against my clit.

He’s not stopping and I can feel the buildup deep within my core. My fists tighten into the sheets next to me as I buck my hips upwards. I gasp as I feel his fingers enter me deep as he continues to lick and nibble me.

“Carter!” I pant out, only causing him to move faster. He’s not responding to me and I’m about to lose control.

I grip his hair as I move my hips in the same motion with him. It’s beat for beat between us.

“Carter… I’m almost there,” I scream out.

“Let go,” I hear him mumble.

“Oh… God… Carter… Please, don’t stop,” I scream, as I fist the sheet and his hair at the same time.

I collapse back onto the bed as I come down from my orgasm. My body is trembling and Carter is sending shivers throughout my body now as he kisses his way up to me.

“Give me a moment and I’ll take care of you,” I say, holding up my hand towards him.

“I don’t think so, pretty girl. I didn’t do that for you to return the favor. I did that because I needed to taste you before I leave. Just know this, after having that little taste, I need more and I plan to have more very soon,” he says, as he gets up from the bed.

“Where are you going?”

“Shower and then I need to make a few arrangements.”

I lay here for a little while longer, taking everything in from this morning.

I’m screwed.

All I can think about is Carter Northwood, coming back to bed with me and letting me have my way with him.

I’ve never been huge on going down on a man, but after that I have to taste him.

Screw that, I need to feel him within me.

He keeps telling me that he will claim me one day, why can’t today be that day?

****

Carter

As I glance back towards Tabitha spread out on the bed, it’s a sight that I’m memorizing into my brain. Not knowing when I’ll get to see her like this again, I damn well better make sure I don’t forget what she looks like.

Shutting the door behind me, I brace myself on the counter and stare up into the mirror. I lost control this morning and went too far. Tabitha has no idea how hard it was for me to not take her right then and there.

I push off and turn the water on, I’m hard and not even sure if I can take care of it. The only person it wants, is her; my fiery, red-headed girl.

Stepping into the shower, I let the hot water run down my body. It’s a little too hot, but I welcome it. As I brace myself with both hands on the cool tile in front of me, I look down and beg for my arousal to go down. I can’t walk back out into the room with it.

I close my eyes and picture Tabitha spread out before me. It’s something I’ll never forget especially as I chose this moment to remember. I soap up my hand, and lather up my cock.

It’s so hard that it hurts. As I stroke it faster, my grip tightens as I imagine what it would feel like to be buried deep within her. I’m close to release and throw my head back and brace myself onto the other wall.

Feeling like a teenage boy, I allow myself to release into the stream of water. I catch myself leaning back into the tile for a moment as I gather my thoughts.

Once I pull myself together, I finish what I need to do. Dressed in jeans and a simple blue t-shirt, I walk out to find Tabitha gone from the bed.

Shaking my head as if I expected her to still be laid out half naked, I pull the covers up and throw my crap into my bag.

Bag in tow, I head out to see if I can find her. It was easy; all I had to do was follow the sound of pots clanking to the floor.

“Need any help?” I ask, as I lean up against the kitchen doorway and watch as she spins around and drops the frying pan to the floor.

“Shit! Shit! Shit!”

“Was that our breakfast?” I ask, looking down to the eggs splattered on the tile floor.

“Shut it!”

“You aren’t a morning person are you?”

“I am but it’s all your fault,” she pouts out, as she bends down to clean up the mess.

“My fault? How come, I was in the shower?”

“I know where you were and… just forget it.”

I step closer towards her and bend down, taking her chin into my hands so she can look at me. “What’s wrong, Tabby Cat?”

“You’re what’s wrong. I don’t understand why and how you did it, but you did.”

Confused I ask, “What did I do? Tell me and I’ll make it better, I will fix it.”

“You can’t fix it, it’s too late,” she answers.

Staring into her eyes, I hear my cellphone ringing again from the other room. I’m not sure who’s been calling this morning but I have to answer. As I pull away, my heart breaks. Picking up my phone, I notice the text and missed calls from Kelly.

Kelly: You need to return ASAP. Bethany has lost her mind. Something about calling you a cheating bastard, and she knows you’re not at a convention.

This is what I was avoiding. The lengths that she will go to ruin not only myself but Tabitha as well, I haven’t a clue.

Tabitha

Carter left once again. It seems that he’s a professional at riding in and jetting out. He seemed so off this morning when he told me bye. Almost distant. How could we share this morning and then turn into ice after the fact.

I’ve spent the last few hours cleaning and going over everything from the last twenty-four hours. Last night, Cory handed me over to a man that I’m not sure is capable of anything more than what we have happening right now.

And what the hell is happening?

I skip over to my phone to text Angela and Seth. I haven’t heard from any of them this weekend. I know my best friend is going through some crap right now, I just wish I could get rid of that douche nozzle from her life. He’s your typical cheating asshole. I knew years ago this would happen and he sure proved me right.

Now her new interest she’s fighting is dreamy and I’d love to have been the one to meet him first. I’ll settle for the one that has my eye currently and see what happens in the end. You never know what faith can bring to you.

Angela: Have you found your replacement, yet?

Me: No, but I will call her today.

Angela: Okay. How was your banquet?

Me: Interesting to say the least.

Angela: Oh, sounds like you had fun for once at that stuffy thing.

Me: I did and I think Cory has his eye on someone. I’ll explain tomorrow.

Angela: Okay see you in the morning, bitch.

Me: Later hooker.

I’d texted my brother a while ago and still nothing. Something is off with him and I’ll get to the bottom of it soon enough.

****

Carter

Just another moment is what I needed with Tabitha this morning. I’d seen my departure today a different way. I knew I couldn’t wait though. I’d texted Kelly and had her arrange for someone to ship my bike back to me, and jumped on the first plane out of here today.

If Bethany has any idea where I was last night or where I’ve been, I’m screwed.

She’s threatened several times before to have people eliminated from my life and I wouldn’t put it past her. The connections that her family has are unbelievable.

Lucky to find a direct flight on such short notice, I hail a taxi from the airport and head towards my condo.

As soon as I step into my place, the phone starts to ring. Taking a quick glance, I see it’s the wicked witch herself.

“What can I do for you today, Bethany?”

“Where the hell have you been?”

“I find that to be… Oh yeah not your business,” I spit out.

“Considering I am your wife, it is my business. I suggest you offer it up or I can tell you what I’ve found out.”

I knew I wouldn’t be able to keep this from her.

“If you already know, there’s no reason for me to go into it with you. I’d suggest you stay away from her, Bethany or you’ll have hell to pay,” I respond, my voice full of hatred.

“See that’s where you’re wrong, Carter. I know what you’ve been up to. I know everything you do. Are you so stupid that you think I don’t have people keeping an eye on you?”

“You bitch.”

“I am a bitch and I’m protecting my name, Carter. You know I’ll never allow you to divorce me, or get rid of me. She’s a threat that needs to be dealt with. I have my ways.”

“Bethany, look we can come up with something that doesn’t involve her.”

“That’s what I knew you’d say, and I expected. Here’s what I’m willing to do. I’ll let you think about it, and then I’ll see you tomorrow at your office. Maybe you might want to reconsider me moving in with you and putting on that happy face that I used to love.”

“You never loved me, Bethany. This has been a game for you from the start. Don’t act as if you really need me. I’ll see you tomorrow,” I say, as I hang up and throw my phone up against the wall.

Thank god I didn’t break the phone.

Dialing Jack, I pace my condo as I try to figure out what to do.

“Carter. How are things? I see you were in town.”

“Jack listen, I was and Bethany knows about Tabitha. I’ll pay extra if I need to, but I need her watched at all times. If you see anyone near Tabitha that you haven’t before, call me immediately,” I instruct.

“Yeah man, no worries about the money. You think she would really do something?”

“She wouldn’t, but that doesn’t mean a thing. I don’t trust her.”

“Don’t worry, Carter. I’ve got this under control and I’ll let you know if I see anything out of the ordinary.”

I make my way to my office, since I need to contact Robert. He needs to be made aware of the threats from Bethany. I’m done giving into her demands. I’ll take my chances with her, but I’m not willing to take a chance on Tabitha when it comes to the devil.

I’ll protect her even if my life has to be taken.

Bethany will never harm a hair on her head.