I woke up to the alarm, seeing how tired Soledad still looked. I decided to work from home for the first half of the day while Rosie watched Lindsay and get us to the office after lunch. I knew that Soledad would refuse to bail on her team from previous experience.
She walked down the hallway in some black slacks and a green silk blouse that brought out her eyes. I’d enjoyed watching her buy clothes for work. She pulled off the business casual look well and looked sexier by the day. I knew the extra sleep had done her good, even though I was still thinking about my dream about her. “Are you okay?” She asked as we drove in, earning a lazy smile from me. “You’re not mad, are you?”
“I work from home sometimes. It’s a nice break for me. I’d be happy to make a day of it, but you refused, stubborn girl.” I teased her as she rolled her eyes.
“I have to make my boss some money, you know.” She knew that her team was the highest producing and felt quite proud of it, once she was here for a while. “There seems to be something else going on. Did you hear something new?”
I did know where Keith was staying. It was a motel on the edge of town. He didn’t seem to have a lot of money and I hoped that would make him leave sooner rather than later. I always went back to his enabling father though. Was he bankrolling his son? “I’ve heard a few things, but they aren’t a big deal. I’m just keeping track of him.” I paused and parked in the crowded lot. “Did you know his family well?”
“No, they were estranged when I met him. At least, that’s what he told me. They never saw Lind or seemed to do anything for her. That might be his doing now that I know what a mess Keith is. I don’t want her to meet them if he willingly saves his ass every time he needs it.”
We walked into the office as some people were returning to work while others were leaving. I went with the standard rule of no contact even though Kathy passed by us with a bright smile. I went into my office as she took her things to meet the team. They were making great strides with the ad and the client was happy. I enjoyed seeing her working so hard and enjoying it, but I’d take care of her and Lindsay if that ever changed. I had the money, both from a trust fund and the company. I was ready to give her the world once we figured out the Keith situation.
When work was done, we went back to the loft for a home cooked meal from Rosie. I enjoyed watching the women together since it was much like a mother and daughter relationship. It made me wonder about Soledad’s mom. She’d mentioned her a few times and I knew they kept in touch. Now that I knew about Keith, I understood why she’d stayed away. Soledad must have felt guilty for potentially bringing a dangerous man into her family’s life.
I knew that I could fix that for her, terminate the problem. I took Rosie back to her hotel after dinner, earning a kiss on the cheek before she told me to take care of her girls. I assured her that I would and headed back to the loft to where Soledad was likely giving Lindsay a bath before bed. I parked in the garage and headed up to the loft, unlocking the door and walking into the foyer. “Sol?”
“Back here,” she called out as I walked to the bedroom that Lindsay was using. They were in the big bed with a pile of books, wearing pajamas and smiling at me. “She’s going to bed right after this book. She wanted to tell you good night first.”
I walked into the room and sat on the other side of Lindsay. I watched as Soledad read to her, memorizing her gorgeous face as she looked at her daughter with such warmth. I hugged Lindsay good night and kissed her cheek as she told me thank you for letting them stay here. She also told me that she loved me in a low whisper as my eyes stung.
Holy shit. They both loved me.
I followed Soledad into the hallway, shutting off the light as she stretched. I wrapped my arms around her waist, pulling her against me as she laughed softly. “I love you,” I told her as I kissed her bare shoulder.
“I love you, Alex.” Soledad stroked my arms with her soft hands and I closed my eyes.
“Lindsay told me tonight that she loved me,” I told her as she leaned back against me.
“She told me that she wanted to in the bath. I knew that she’d been thinking hard about something and she asked me what I thought. I told her that I loved you and it was okay if she did too.” Soledad turned in my arms and pressed her mouth to mine. I kissed her back, reaching down to cup her ass and hauling her against me. I carried her to my room, knowing that I locked the front door for the night. Anything else that needed to be done could wait.
Chapter Eleven
Soledad
I laughed as Alex brought me to his room and closed the bedroom door softly. He kissed me hard, pressing me down to the mattress as he eased himself between my thighs. “The last few days have been the best in my life in some ways, having you here. I hate that it’s under these circumstances, but I love you. I love having you here.” He eased his hands under the clingy cotton tank and lifted it slowly, baring my breasts. My nipples were already hard, and I moaned as he circled one with his finger.
“I spoke to Rosie today, Alex. I want to move in with you and make this our home. I love you too much not to be in your arms every night.” I watched as he stared at me in the light from the lamp on the side of the bed, his eyes dark.
“You do?” He asked. I nodded, and his mouth claimed mine hungrily in a savage kiss. I pulled him down to me as our tongues danced together. I knew that he was going to claim me as we removed clothing and he spread my legs wide. “I love you, Soledad.” His cock entered me, and I moaned as he filled me, seeing a spark of hope for the future. I knew that we’d move past this situation with Keith and make a future together.
Our bodies rocked together, straining with need. I held in my moans and I let him fuck me hard, feeling him all over my body. Every nerve ending was tingling, and I clawed his back as he thrust inside of me again. I rocked with him and wrapped my legs around him as I arched my back. I felt free telling him the words even though a hint of fear still lingered under the surface. When we were recovering, I draped my body over his and breathed in our scent.
“I’m going to call Carly and tell her that you’re moving out. She can surely rent the unit out to someone and we have some new hires coming in to begin with. Maybe we can give it a week to get your things out.” He spoke softly, and I smiled. “I haven’t forgotten about Rosie. I am going to keep her up in a hotel and find something for her close to us. I’d even let her move in to the third bedroom if you’d like that. She’s a great woman.”
“I know that she likes being close to Lindsay. I felt a few times whe
n we shared the apartment that she looked forward to her getaways more than she was willing to admit. Maybe something she could settle in and have her own space while being safe and close to us? I don’t know what Keith has planned but I won’t let him hurt anyone I love.” I told him as he stroked my skin.
“She can watch Lindsay here. I prefer that since I know they’re both safe. Do you agree?” Alex asked, revealing the protective side that turned me on.
“Yes. I don’t want him anywhere near Lindsay like that. I want to protect her so hard, but I understand that it would be stupid to go out there and be at risk.” I shivered and pressed closer to him. “Do you have any idea what he’s doing here?”
“From what I’ve learned, his father is pulling away with the enabling. He’s offered Keith some money which he is living on, but he’ll need more down the line. I think he’s feeling reckless and thinks that you’ll be his saving grace. I also don’t think he’s thinking straight and I need all of you to think safe. You’re going to work with me from now on.”
“I’d expect that since we’re co-habitating,” I murmured as I moved to kiss him. Our lips fused as I moved over him, settling my pussy over his hardening cock. It didn’t take long for me to slide over him, rocking slowly as he gripped my hips. “I can’t wait to do this morning and night.” I moved forward, groaning at the feeling of him filling me.
“I’ve never felt this way with a woman before,” Alex confessed as he held me after. I was sweaty with the sex and my thighs were drying with the combination of our desire.