The Naked Truth (6 page)

“Yes.”

“Good. Hailey going to be okay without you this
evening?” His tone was laced with concern that melted her heart.

“She’s going to be fine.”

They stepped out front where a limo waited for them.
She gazed up at him and couldn’t believe he’d gone to so much trouble for one
evening. Her stomach fluttered and her heart beat fast. Was this what it was
like to fall head-over-heels in love with someone?

* * * *

Josh sipped his wine as he stared across the table
at the most beautiful woman he’d ever laid eyes on. These last few days with
her and Hailey had been perfect. He didn’t want them to leave, but he knew not
to push Abigail. He’d already caused her to lose her job—twice. She wouldn’t
take kindly to him taking her away from her home as well. But he couldn’t
fathom being away from either of them.

When he looked at Abigail, he saw his future. He
could do so much for her. Get her back in school, put Hailey in another top-of-the-line
school. And in return, she could do just as much for him. If she stayed and
started a life with him, he’d finally be whole.

“The last few days have been fun,” he said.

“Hailey has loved it. She’s only been on small
vacations before. I don’t think I can top this—ever. Well, maybe a Disney
cruise.” She giggled.

“We can do that this summer.”

Abigail’s eyes widened and he worried she was about
to get upset by him implying a future, but then he watched as she relaxed and a
smile crept back on her face. “That might be fun.”

“Do you mean it?” he asked.

“Yes. Hailey loves you. I think it’s time we tell
her.”

The server arrived at their table and set plates of
food in front of them. He asked if they needed anything else and Josh
practically shooed him away to get back to his conversation with Abigail.

“You’re ready to tell her?”

“I think so. She’s accepted that you two are related
and I can’t believe she hasn’t asked how yet.” She took a bite of her mashed
potatoes. “I don’t think you’re going anywhere and that you want to be in her
life. It’s only fair to both of you for her to know that you’re her father.”

Holding his fork in his hand, Josh took several deep
breaths to compose himself. He was so happy that she wanted him in Hailey’s
life. But she hadn’t mentioned anything about them or a relationship.

“Would you consider moving to New York?” he asked as
he cut into his steak.

“I don’t know.”

“I won’t force you to do anything, but if you come
here, not only will Hailey have more opportunities, but so will you.” He took a
bite of his steak.

“It’s something to think about.”

He grinned. It was a step and that was all that
mattered. “Do you believe that I want to be with you?”

Abigail pressed her wine glass to her lips, but her
dark eyes were locked on his. She set the glass down and then wiped her red
lips with the napkin. “We need to take things slow.”

“I can handle slow.”

“As much as I want to stay here in New York—and
believe me, I do—I think for now Hailey and I will return to our other home.
But will visit often.”

Josh didn’t want that. It was hard for him to accept
this answer. He was used to being in control, but when it came to Abigail, that
control went out the window. She called almost all the shots.

He softly said, “I don’t want you to leave though.”
He reached across the table and she met him halfway, taking his hand.
“Apparently I haven’t proved to you yet that I want you.”

“Josh, you have. But you have to understand that
mine and Hailey’s life is somewhere else. We can’t just drop everything and
live here with you.”

“Why not?” His tone was almost demanding. “Why can’t
you just give this a real shot?”

“I am. But you’ve only been back in my life a short
time. How can you expect me to pick up my entire life and move in with you?”

“I’m just asking you to take a chance on us.”

“Me taking a chance is one thing, but I have to
think about Hailey too.”

He groaned and shook his head. She was right—again.
Abigail had a way of doing that. “I don’t want to argue this evening. I have
special plans for us tonight.”

“I don’t want to fight either.” She squeezed his
hand that she still held. “I like you, a lot.”

She wasn’t ready to hear how he felt about her.
She’d run for sure. “I don’t want to discuss when you and Hailey plan to leave
at the moment, but I would like to know when you think we should tell her about
me.”

“Tomorrow?”

“Perfect.” He inhaled deeply. Tomorrow Hailey would
learn he was her father. Would she be happy? Upset? What kind of questions
would she have? He looked at Abigail and knew that she had most likely already
had the conversation in her head and had the answers. He’d follow her lead and
together they would get it right.

* * * *

Climbing out of the limo, Abigail hated that the
evening came to to an end. After dinner, Josh had taken her to a show. He’d
held her hand and even stolen a kiss or two. On the way home it had taken every
ounce of her control not to ravish him. She wasn’t sure if the wine from dinner
was having the effect on her or if her desire for him was getting so strong
that she couldn’t hold off any longer.

Inside the house, Abigail stopped at the bottom of
the steps and looked back at Josh. He stood there, his jacket draped over one
shoulder. She licked her lips and wondered if he was having as hard a time as
she was.

“What are your plans?” she asked.

“I’m not sure.”

She walked toward him, her heels echoing on the tile
floor. As she stood before him, he raised a hand up to stop her.

“Only do this if you’re sure.”

Abigail nodded. “You’re right.” She stared into his
eyes. Every ounce of her told her not to hold back. Reaching out, she gripped
his shirt in her hands. “I’m sure.”

It was all either of them needed. Their lips
connected in an instant. She was glad his arms were around her or she would’ve
fallen from the force of the kiss alone. One leg lifted and his hand gripped
her inner thigh, holding it up. His erection pressed into her center and she
was eager to get hers and his clothes off.

Breaking away from his kiss, she said, “We should
take this upstairs.”

Letting go of her leg, he chuckled. “You’re right.
The sooner I have you naked in bed, the sooner I can taste and explore.”

A shiver went down her spine. “What are we waiting
for?”

As they ascended the stairs, Abigail took a moment
to make sure this was what she wanted. The man behind her was strong, powerful,
rich, but also sweet, caring, and passionate. Oh, yes, this was what she
wanted.

She paused in front of Hailey’s door. It was open just
a crack. She first glanced at Josh, who nodded at her. Next she peered in,
seeing her daughter sound asleep. The nanny’s room was across the hall and
Abigail knew that for tonight, if her daughter needed anything, Ms. Janet would
be there. Abigail could fully enjoy her evening with Josh.

She entered his room and then spun around to look at
him. He was a sight and could steal her breath with a single smile. “Maybe I
should ask you,” she began, “are you sure?”

He walked closer to her and she stepped back, seeing
the passion in his eyes. With his hands on her waist, he kept her walking
backward until her back landed against the wall. “Touch me and you’ll know.”

Her fingers ached, but with her gaze locked on his,
she did as he asked. Her hand slowly made its way down his firm chest and abs,
past his belt buckle, and finally to the very large muscle in his pants.
Wrapping her hand around it, she pumped in a leisurely manner.

Josh groaned and then wiggled himself from her
grasp. “Not quite yet. I want to play with you.”

Before she could say anything, his hand nudged her
thighs apart. With one hand, he grabbed the one she’d been fondling him with
and lifted it above her head, pinning it and her other arm against the wall.
She gasped, but then with his free hand, he pushed her panties aside and slid
his fingers into her folds. She gasped again, but in a different way.

His lips claimed hers and she took his kiss as best
she could. But his fingers dived into her, two at a time.

“You’re so wet.”

She couldn’t form any words to tell him that it was
him, that he made her this way. She stood up on her tiptoes as he fingered her.
Her back arched and she leaned her head against the wall. Josh took it as an
opportunity to lick and nibble on her neck.

Abigail wasn’t going to last. She squirmed as the
pleasure built inside her. Coming so soon seemed so juvenile to her, but she
couldn’t hold off.

“Just let go,” Josh commanded.

She nodded and as the waves tore through her, she
cried out. Her hips gyrated with his fingers, bringing them deeper inside her. He
still pinned her hands above her head. She felt absolutely wanton, but loved
it. Opening her eyes, she stared right into his as she rode out her orgasm,
panting the whole time.

Once it was over and she couldn’t take anymore, he let
go of her arms and removed his other hand from inside her. He picked her up and
carried her to his bed, laying her down.

“That was good,” she murmured. “But it’s my turn to
please you.” Reaching out, she yanked him by his pants, pulling him down onto the
bed with her.

He fell next to her and she then crawled on top of
him, pulling her dress up around her waist.

“Fuck, you’re hot,” he said.

She reached behind her head and started to pull the
zipper down. She then pushed the top of the dress down as well so it sat in a
circle around her waist. His eyes were completely dark and she loved knowing
she had such an effect on him. Abigail unclasped her bra and removed it,
letting it drop to the floor. He cupped her breasts and his fingers rubbed over
her pert nipples.

She leaned forward and let the tip of one touch his
cheek and then slowly moved until it graced his mouth. He sucked it in and kneaded
on the other one. She closed her eyes and relished in the pleasure. His tongue
was doing wonders to her.

She pushed away from him and stood. She wiggled out
of the dress and her panties, so she now only wore her heels.

“You’re beautiful.” Josh sat up and started to
unbutton his shirt.

“Let me.” She pushed his hands away and took over.
One by one, she undid the buttons until she was able to push his shirt off his
shoulders. She then started on his belt and the button on his pants. After that
she pushed his pants down, eager to see if he was a boxer or a briefs kind of
man.

Ah, he was a boxer brief man. With her thumbs in the
black waistband, she lowered them and herself with them, until she was on her
knees in front of him. His cock was in her face and she smiled up at him. Opening
her mouth, she glided it in. Not far, just enough to coat the tip with her
saliva.

“Oh, God,” he murmured.

She took him deeper and her tongue followed the vein
on the underside, massaging it. His breathing was heavy. She stole a glance at
him. His eyes were closed and his hips only slightly moved with the rhythm. Any
other time, she’d do whatever she had to send him over the edge, but not
tonight. For now she’d tease.

After a few more minutes of letting her mouth
pleasure him, she kissed her way back up his body. Josh grabbed her by the waist
and tossed her onto the bed. She laughed and he joined her right away, pushing
against her until she climbed backward up to the headboard.

“You have no idea what you do to me.” He kissed her
arms, shoulders, neck, and finally her lips.

“Oh, I think I do. It’s your turn to touch me and
find out.” She squirmed at the sensation as he dipped a finger between their
bodies and rubbed the sensitive nub. He flicked it several times then lightly
squeezed it. She clung to his shoulders. “Oh, God, Josh!”

He laughed slightly and then removed his hand. “Now
you know how I felt doing my best to hold off as you pleasured me with your
talented mouth.”

“Make love to me now,” she pleaded.

Josh reached over to his nightstand and removed a
foil package. She watched as he rolled it onto his long shaft. He then pushed
her legs apart and placed the tip right at her opening. His lips reclaimed hers
and as his tongue thrust into her mouth, his cock entered her opening.

It was then she really lost every coherent thought
and all she could do was concentrate on the connection she had with Josh. With
each thrust, he brought her closer and closer to climax. And when it finally
tore through her body, she knew she could never go another day without this
man.

Once it was over, she curled up into his body. His
arms were tightly wrapped around her. She closed her eyes and fell asleep in
the embrace of the man she loved. The man she couldn’t walk away from, even if
she tried.