Rhythm of Us: Book 2 Of The Fated Hearts Series Read Online Free PDF Page B

little bit. “Unlike others I know.” She raised her head and aimed a teasing wink in my direction.
    “I’ve grown out of that,” I said defensively, “except when I have to hold my sister’s hair back while she spews. That might make me late.”
    “Smart ass,” Ellie called after me when I left the kitchen. “I used to change your dirty diapers so I guess we’re even now.”
    I was still smiling when I climbed into the shower a few minutes later. I let the hot water beat down on my body and soothe away the ache in my muscles and wash away the sweat and dirt from my skin. I closed my eyes and pretended that the water also washed my soul clean, like a baptism.
    I spent the entire trip to Ben’s house reminding myself that he was a straight man, possibly a slutty one by his own admission, and wasn’t for me. Falling for straight men was a total waste of energy and heartbreak and it had never happened to me. I’d watched many gay guys fall for their straight co-workers or friends too many times to count and I was glad it wasn’t a club or team I had joined. I had never been in real jeopardy of falling for a straight guy until I met Ben. It was just lust. I was sure it would pass as soon as I met a gay man I was equally attracted to who returned my interest. Forget about men and relationships. Focus on getting stronger one day at a time.
    That theory lasted as long as it took for Ben to walk out his front door. Damn, he was a beautiful man. I had seen him in business suits, jeans and a casual shirt, but this look might be my new favorite for reasons unknown to me. He was wearing a simple t-shirt and navy blue track pants, but those pants made his legs look five miles long as they ate up the pavement, bringing my temptation closer and closer to me.
    I sucked in a breath when I noticed the unfettered bounce of his cock and balls beneath that smooth fabric. Holy fucking shit, Ben St. Claire is about to get in my car wearing no underwear. Commando. Free-balling. I feared I wouldn’t survive it.
    Our eyes locked when he climbed inside my car and closed the door. His moody gray eyes were a shade I hadn’t seen before. It made me want to learn the meaning behind that particular shade and all the others I’d seen the few times I’d been around him. That morning his eyes were so light that they were nearly transparent. They were more noticeable because the outer rim of his irises remained a dark gray. I sat there staring at him like a complete idiot for God knew how long, unable to find words.
    “Hey,” he spoke casually, breaking the silence. “What are your plans this afternoon?”
    “Uh.” Climb onto your lap, rip your ball cap off your head, and run my fingers through your inky black hair while I grind my ass against your package until it hardens for me. Rub my cheek against the dark stubble that grew in over night before I press my lips to yours. Slide down to my knees, pulling your pants down with me, and suck your dick into my mouth. Of course, I didn’t say any of those things. “I have some errands to run. Besides, Ellie isn’t feeling well and I don’t want to leave her alone.”
    “Okay. No problem. I was just going to invite you to my baseball game this afternoon. Gray and his brother, Preston, are on my team. I thought you might like to watch us make complete fools out of ourselves.”
    “Maybe next time.” I heard myself answer and wished I could stab myself with a sharp object. No good would come out of me spending a lot of time around Ben.
    “Cool,” he replied, but then his expression turned serious and his eyes turned darker, almost stormy. “What’s wrong with Ellie?” There was no mistaking the tenderness and concern he had for my sister and her well-being.
    “I was about to ask you the same question.”
    “Me?”
    “You’re around her a lot more than I am and I was hoping you could tell me what’s going on.” I blew out a frustrated breath and looked out the windshield of