Cassius by Stevens, Madison (chromebook ebook reader txt) 📕

be rich, but it’s not like I’ll starve. I’m blessed to be able to do what I want with my life.”

“That’s a good attitude.” CJ stared at her, something probing in the look. “You can come back from about everything except dying.”

Kendra chuckled. “I also don’t want to turn into Sarah.”

“Not a fan?”

“I don’t hate her or anything. She used to be more like me, thrilled about nothing more than the chance to compete.” Kendra shook her head. “But she’s let the fame get to her head. It’s not that she’s a bad competitor. She’s a great athlete, but I feel like she’s stalled out because she spends more time doing photo ops and celebrity appearances than training. It’s a shame. And…”

She winced. There were some things she shouldn’t say aloud. It was hard to control herself around CJ. She felt like she’d known him her entire life. All her defenses dropped and she wanted to share everything.

“And?” CJ asked. “And what?”

“It’s nothing.” Kendra looked away. He didn’t need to see her petty side.

“You can trust me.” The words came out of his mouth soft but commanding.

Trust me. Such a simple phrase, but so powerful. It destroyed her restraint.

“It’s stupid.” Kendra sighed. “Sarah wouldn’t have flirted with someone who was obviously with someone else like that back in the day. It’s because she thinks she’s the Queen of OCR, ASTC, and has some modeling contracts now. She expects men to throw themselves at her.”

CJ chuckled, the sound low. “You were worried she’d steal me away?”

“No!” Kendra yelped. She scrubbed a hand down her face. “It’s not that I think you’d be swayed by her, not that she isn’t gorgeous, and she’s an athlete, so great body and all that, but, uh… This is stupid. I’m sorry I brought it up.”

“As far as I’m concerned, you’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen,” CJ said quietly. “I want that clear. I thought it already was.”

Kendra’s eyes widened. “W-what?”

“You heard what I said.” CJ stalked toward her, his gaze burning into her soul. “I don’t see any reason to lie about it. Ever since I first saw you, it’s been hard to get you out of my head. It’s been hard to concentrate on my job.”

“It has?” Kendra’s own voice was barely a whisper. “You’re just saying that.”

“No. I mean it.” CJ stood over her. Again, there was a hint of light around his eyes. Kendra didn’t know what to make of it. Was this the same thing as seeing stars? Or was she more tired than she realized? Her restless sleep from the night before might already be affecting her.

“You’re special, Kendra,” CJ said. He sat beside her on the bed. “And your superstition is crap. I hate it.”

“It’s necessary.” Kendra swallowed. Her heart thundered in her chest. She needed to get him out of there in the next few minutes before she lost all control and threw herself at him.

Her little preview the other day had her moaning and climaxing within minutes. And he’d not done anything but use his tongue. A man that skilled would have her screaming in pleasure for hours. She could imagine spending a whole weekend in bed. Screw a weekend. A month. Food was for wimps.

She thought things over. It didn’t have to be bad. A little fun wouldn’t destroy her.

Besides, it was early. She could rest and still have time for some final training. As long as she didn’t make him do all the work, she’d get in some good cardio.

CJ reached over and lifted her chin. “If you really want to keep other women off me, you’re going to need to put your cards down.”

Kendra chuckled. “You saying you’re going to go to Sarah if I don’t sleep with you?”

He grinned. “I want to say that, but it’s bullshit. I know it. It’s hard to be around you without tearing your clothes off. I want to lick every part of you. I want to be inside you, and I want to hear you screaming in ecstasy as I bring you to the brink again and again and again.”

“I… I.” Kendra’s nipples hardened. Her insides fluttered. She’d lost control of the conversation. Any plans of their meeting not ending in passion vanished.

CJ leaned close to her and licked her ear lobe. He tugged her pants down, revealing the tight red shorts underneath. “I want you. If you don’t want me, tell me so, and I’ll leave, never to bother you again. But if you want me too, then screw superstition. Let me be your new good luck charm.”

Kendra let out a shuddered breath as CJ’s tongue ran along her ear. His hand moved up to her sports bra where he skimmed the hardened peaks poking through the fabric. He squeezed and flicked with his thumb. She gasped.

“Do you want me to leave?” CJ whispered. “Or do you want me to stay and make you feel good? I want you, Kendra. And I know you want me.”

A soft growl followed. Kendra quivered at the sound from her spot on the bed. She was already wet for him.

This was it. It was time to choose. There were worst things in the world than a few hours of great sex.

“Stay,” Kendra said. “Stay with me.”

CJ grinned and yanked her pants the rest of the way off. He tossed them to the ground before tugging at her shorts. She helped him along by slipping out of her bra.

The clothes formed a nice pile on the floor. CJ got out of his own clothes in record time, revealing every inch of his deliciously firm body. He moved over to the bed to sit and join her.

She stared at his massive cock, which was already a solid rod, licking her lips in anticipation. Tasting him before had been fun, but she’d denied herself the pleasure of having him inside her. It’d be a challenging fit, but that meant they’d have fun getting her wet enough.

Kendra ran her hands along the