words carefully, he ensured that his mate was to only expect him on the
nightly visits.
“Judge actually has something
happening at work,” he explained, expecting that to be the end of the
conversation. The questioning look he received from Nikki told him otherwise.
“You might not know, but he’s head of our security at the hotel and casino. It
would seem that a woman has managed to enter the casino, cheat at the tables,
and disappear with a couple of grand each time. And to make matters worse, she
had gone undetected several times before we became aware of what was happening.
Judge is annoyed, to say the least. He has taken it upon himself to catch the
culprit. Hence the reason he’s a little tied up at the moment. So you’re stuck
with me.”
“Oh,” Nikki said. While the sound
came out dismissively, her aura and face told another story.
Her body seemed to like the idea
of his visits, while her face spoke of her disappointment. He could understand
her reaction. It didn’t mean he had to like it, though. Again his hands itched
to squeeze the life out of that asshole Watson.
“I don’t feel right taking you
away from your work, Tatts.” Her eyes were pleading with him to take the out
she was offering.
If only she knew how difficult it
was going to be for him to walk away from her house tonight, and here she was
suggesting he limit his visits. He had no way of complying with her subtle
request, but he couldn’t tell her why. It was too soon to share the news that
they were mates. It would have her running a mile, or at least withdrawing
fully from him. And he had enough hurdles to conquer with her past and fear
without her putting distance between them.
“Nikki, let me assure you, there
is no disruption caused to my life with me being here,” he cajoled. “In fact, I
can’t think of anything I would rather do than spending the time getting to
know you. We’re family.”
A yawn escaped her, reminding
Viper that she was a human in need of sleep and had been working all day. It
signaled the end of their first night together. But he silently promised
himself and Nikki that there would be many other nights like this. Hopefully
soon, he would be going to bed with her, ensuring her safety and happiness, as
well as no longer denying what they were to each other. It was something that
was no longer in the hands of the gods or the fates but this goddess in front
of him.
Chapter
Four
Nikki slumped with her back
against the closed front door. To say she was relieved to see Viper leave was
an understatement. Again her hormones reacted to him. Why they had to come to
life after three years, she had no idea. And even worse yet, for her best
friend’s new brother-in-law. The situation had disaster written all over it.
Even if her fear would allow her to make a move on the unsuspecting man, her
conscience wouldn’t. As he had pointed out, they were now family. And she
couldn’t risk Gabby’s happiness by throwing herself at Viper. It would lead to
uncomfortable family gatherings.
Pushing herself off the door, she
attempted to eject her sexy rainbow-colored angel out of her mind as she went
about getting herself ready for bed. By the time she was snuggled under the
blankets, she was exhausted. Half an hour later, sleep still refused her. Her
body needed something—something she knew B.O.B . could
provide.
Reaching across to her bedside
table drawer, she pulled out her purple vibrator. This silicone cock had been
the only form of male company her body had allowed over these last three years.
And he never disappointed her, except when he ran out of batteries.
Throwing the blankets back, she
quickly removed her pajamas. The cool air hit her sensitive nipples, causing
them to harden further. They were begging to be teased. Her hand molded around
her tiny breast, roughly massaging it. The harsh manhandling had more juices
leaking from her already flowing pussy. Her thumb and index finger found her
pebbled