Cash placed a kiss on the corner of my mouth while he moved into me. Then he kissed my chin and neck. I wrapped my arms around his neck and widened my legs, giving his large body enough room.
He pulled my legs over his shoulders then closed the gap between us. We were so close, we were one person. His entire shaft moved into me, making me dig my nails into his back. He hit that sweet spot, the one I loved, and I writhed on the bed, saying incoherent things.
“Say my name.”
“Cash,” I said with a moan.
He moaned then gave a few final thrusts. He kissed me while he emptied himself inside me. Knowing it was him made it a million times better. I never let anyone come inside me before. He was the first. And I’m glad he was.
Cash kissed me, embracing me with passion and longing. His lips separated mine and he stuck his tongue inside. The sex was over, but he still wanted me. He always wanted me.
When we broke apart, he didn’t pull out. “You’re beautiful.”
My heart melted at his words. Cash always made me feel beautiful and cherished. While our relationship was one of convenience, I didn’t feel used. I meant something to him, more than just a booty call. And he knew I felt the same way about him. Sometimes I wondered about being something more with him, but our relationship was too perfect. What if I ruined it? What if he hurt me? It was a risk I wasn’t willing to take. And I knew Cash didn’t want that anyway. He was fond of me, but not that much.
Cash turned on his side and pulled me with him. He was still inside me.
I cupped his face and a sigh escaped my lips. After that delectable orgasm, I was ready for bed.
“Are you seeing my mom tomorrow?” he whispered.
“Oh yeah. Yeah, I’ll go.”
“I can make an excuse for you.”
“No,” I said immediately. “I like your family—even though you don’t.”
“You’re going above and beyond for me.”
“No. I like spending time with them. They make me feel loved and cherished. It’s more than I ever got from my own parents.”
His eyes sagged in sadness. He cupped my face and kissed me. “I know you’re loved by everyone who knows you. You don’t need them.”
I smiled at his attempt to make me feel better. “But they care about me for no reason—just because they know I love you.”
Cash’s eyes widened at my words but he recovered quickly. I didn’t realize what I said until after I said it. “You know what I mean…”
“Yeah.”
“I enjoy spending time with them. I don’t mind.”
“I can go with you.”
“I thought you had to work?”
“I can get out of it,” he said.
“No, I’ll be fine. Really.”
He narrowed his eyes at me. “If my sister bothers you, tell me immediately. I’ll straighten that brat out.”
A grin spread on my face. “She didn’t offend me.”
“Well, she should have.”
“My brother didn’t make a similar comment to you?” My brother was respectful and professional at all times, but it was a different ballgame when it came to me.
Cash looked uncomfortable. “He may have said something.”
“What?”
“He begged me not to hurt you.”
My eyes softened. “Jeremy…”
He watched my face. “He loves you.”
“I know he does.” God, I missed my brother. It almost made me reconsider moving here. “Were you offended?”
“No. I’ve said the same words to McKenzie’s boyfriends.”
“Then you can understand why I’m not upset with your sister.”
He shook his head slightly. “But Jeremy didn’t threaten to fuck me up.”
I laughed. “I bet you made the same threat to her men. That’s probably where she got it from.”
“Damn…”
I laughed again. “I’ll be fine. I like your mom.”
He rolled his eyes. “They are crazy animals.”
I felt the depression return. “You’re so lucky to have so many people who love you. They were trying so hard to make me feel welcomed—and they did it all for you.”
That seemed to give him some perspective. Cash’s eyes changed slightly. “I know how lucky I am. My brother was there for me through the entire divorce. He moved in with me so I wouldn’t be alone. I didn’t even have to ask him…”
“That’s so sweet…”
“And he was a newlywed at the time. But that didn’t change anything.”
I was so happy that Cash had people who loved him so much. He deserved that affection. I wish I had that love. But Jeremy was good enough.
“See? They aren’t that bad.”
A smirk was on his lips. “I suppose.”
I gave him a gentle shove. “You love them.”
“You caught me…but don’t tell them when you see them tomorrow.”
“I can’t promise anything.”
♫
Cash’s driver took me to the golf course where I was meeting his family. I thought I’d be nervous but I wasn’t. Not at all. I got out then waited at the front.
The country club was at least a few acres and right on the beach. People lounged in the chairs under umbrellas while they sipped cocktails. Golf carts flew across the grass and people were hitting their balls.
The grand doors opened and his mother appeared. She wore white slacks and a white blouse. A light blue scarf was around her neck, giving her some color.
“Hey, honey!” She waved at me.
I smiled then joined her. “Hello, Mrs. Matthews.”
She waved her hand. “Don’t call me that. I call my mother-in-law that.”
Did she really expect me to call her mom? I thought that was a big jump. “Sorry. How are you?”
“I’m wonderful.” She gave me a big smile. “Now that you’re here.”
McKenzie came out and joined us. She gave me a polite smile. “How are you?”
“Good. How are you?”
“I’m excited to play some golf.”
That surprised me. I always thought golf was a male dominated sport. “Then let’s go.”
Cash gave me money to rent a set of clubs and some balls before we went to the course. His mother and sister had a good swing and strong posture. They were better than most men I knew. I wondered where they learned.