“Thank you. I love it. Right now I’m working on redesigning the new house Barrett just bought, among other things.”
“I love design. I don’t really have a knack for it, other than I know I like pretty things. But to be able to select the right things and appropriate colors, to put an entire room together must be the most exciting thing ever. And to top it off, you get to spend other people’s money.”
Harmony laughed. “I have to admit, that part is fun.”
Barrett and Flynn came outside. Barrett had a beer in his hand. Flynn didn’t.
“Get those dishes done?” Harmony asked.
“Yeah,” Barrett said. “Amelia, we bagged up your roasting pan. We figured if you can’t take it back to Portland with you, then maybe your friends will want it.”
“Thank you.”
“I can have it shipped up to you in Portland if you want,” Flynn said.
“That’s not necessary.”
Flynn nodded. “Are you ready to head out?”
“Yes. I can call for a car.”
“I’ll drive you back to where you’re staying,” Flynn said. “It’ll give us a chance to talk.”
“All right.” Amelia stood and turned to Harmony. “It was such a pleasure to meet you. I’m glad we had a chance to talk.”
Harmony hugged Amelia. “Me, too. I’m going to give you my number. Let me know how it goes. How everything goes.”
“I will.”
They exchanged phone numbers.
“Nice to meet you, too, Barrett,” Amelia said.
“Same here. Thanks for the awesome dinner.”
She smiled. “You’re welcome.”
“I’ll be back later,” Flynn said.
Barrett nodded, then gave his brother a look. “Take your time.”
“Yeah, well I’ve got some people I need to meet up with, so I’ll probably be back late.”
Harmony got the idea some subtle messaging had just gone on between Barrett and Flynn.
After Flynn and Amelia left, Barrett turned to her. “Finally, we’re alone.”
She walked into his arms and threaded her fingers into his hair. “And what do you want to do with this alone time?”
He wound his arms around her. “I’m taking you to the cottage, closing and locking the damn door and getting you naked. Then I’m going to lick you all over until you come.”
She shivered at the mental images of his tongue on her. “And yet you’re standing still. Get your ass moving, Barrett.”
Twenty-Four
Barrett was always happy with meeting new people and spending time with his family. He’d had a great day playing tourist with Harmony and having dinner with Flynn and Amelia, but now he wanted to get Harmony alone.
He led her out back and to the cottage, and, true to his word, locked the door behind him. His message to Flynn about needing alone time with Harmony had hit the mark. Not that he needed to kick Flynn out of his own house. He just didn’t want his brother to come knocking on the door of the cottage.
Flynn knew what was what. He wouldn’t be coming around.
Now he could focus on the gorgeous woman in front of him.
Harmony turned around and backed her way into the bedroom, kicking off her sandals and shimmying out of her dress along the way.
Today she wore light purple satin underwear, and as he made his way toward her, she pulled down the comforter and climbed onto the bed, kneeled and spread her legs, sliding her hand into her panties.
His cock went hard in an instant. Hell, he’d been semi-hard all night just being around her. There was something about listening to her talk, hearing her laugh and being close enough to touch her that drew his balls up tight and made his dick hard.
And as he drew closer to the bed, her scent filled the air around them, a sweet, musky scent that made him want to put his tongue on her clit and make her come over and over again.
He pulled his shirt off, kicked off his shoes, then shrugged out of his pants and boxer briefs.
She smiled at him. “Never saw a man get naked that fast.”
“I want your skin next to mine. Now let’s get you naked.”
He climbed onto the bed and slid his hands around her neck, tilting her head back. Her gaze met his.
“I’ve wanted to kiss you all night,” he said.
He started the kiss, light and easy at first. When her tongue slipped out to rim against his lips, he caught her tongue, sucked it into his mouth and pressed his lips firmly against hers.
She grabbed hold of his cock, sliding her hand over the shaft, using her thumb to circle the crest and dragging her hand down to the base. Her soft hand on him made his cock tighten, made him want to thrust into her hand over and over until he released.
But he restrained himself, because he wanted to be inside of her. He broke the kiss and trailed his fingers over her neck and collarbone, then teased the swells of her breasts, watching them rise and fall with her deep breaths. He reached behind her and unclasped her bra, pulling the straps down her arms. After freeing her breasts, he cupped them in his hands, using his thumbs to swirl over her nipples, watching them tighten to sharp points.