Holly's Awakening(18)

“You always were an ass man,” Kade said.

“Think about that. I’ve got to go.”

“Okay, treat her right, and I’ll be home soon.”

Steven hung up the phone as Holly appeared around the corner. She was wearing one of Kade’s shirts. He didn’t blame her. Kade was a large man, and he knew how to fill out a shirt. Steven, most of the time, liked to take Kade out of a shirt.

“It’s the only one I could find.”

There were a few stains on the front that Steven hadn’t been able to get out during the laundry. Kade only wore the shirt to do odd jobs around the house that would get him messy.

“You didn’t have to wear a stained shirt. Kade’s got plenty of shirts, and he likes me to buy him plenty.” Even though he spends a great deal of time naked rather than in clothes. Steven didn’t voice the last part.

“I didn’t want to ruin any shirts. This is fine. I’m happy with it.”

Steven shook his head. “What do you want for breakfast?” He poured them both a coffee and handed her one. She’d tied her hair back in a messy bun.

“Thank you.” Their fingers brushed, and Steven let out a groan.

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Tingles travelled up her arm from where they touched. Holly smiled up at him taking the cup he offered. “Toast would be good,” she said, answering him.

“Toast? What about bacon, eggs and toast or something else?” Steven asked. “I’m a growing man. I can’t just have toast.”

She laughed. “Okay, cook me the same as you. What will you be cooking for Kade?”

“The same, only his will be going in the oven on low to keep warm.”

Holly stayed seated while Steven worked his magic. From him leaving the bedroom to getting down stairs he’d pulled on some sweat pants. She took sips of her coffee while she watched him working.

He really knew his way around the kitchen, and she couldn’t stop looking at his cute ass. She’d seen him naked last night, but even in the sweatpants he wore, his ass looked mouth-watering.

“You’re checking out my ass,” he said.

“How do you know?”

“I can see everything you’re doing, and I can feel your eyes on me.”

She kept her lips sealed and kept watching him.

Once they finished breakfast, Holly helped with the dishes. He took her hand as she placed the last dish away. She liked his home. It was nice to put dishes away on display and not worry about them being broken. In the trailer her father enjoyed destroying everything they owned. Holly had taken to buying plastic dishes and cups so he couldn’t smash them.

Steven led her back upstairs to the bathroom. He handed her a spare toothbrush and left her to it.

She washed her teeth, brushed her hair, and splashed her face with cold water.

When she was done, Holly went to the bedroom to find the bed made and two butterfly clips on the bed. Steven was completely naked waiting for her.

Heat slammed into her from the wanton look on his face.

She glanced at the bed then at him.

“I want to try something. I never got a true taste of you last night,” he said.

“I know. What about Kade?” she asked. She didn’t know how this was going to work with all three of them.

“He knows what I’m about to do. I’m hoping he’ll try to get back to us a lot quicker. Come here, Holly.”

She went to him without hesitating and stopped right in front of him. He lifted the shirt she wore over her head, baring her completely.

“You’re so beautiful.” His hand rested on her hip as he brought her tightly against his body. “I can’t wait to taste you.”

Steven didn’t do anything else. He rested his hands on her hips and stared deep into her eyes. “I’m not like Kade,” he said.

“What do you mean?” She was confused.

“I’m a dominant man, but I’m not like him. Kade likes to always be in control, and for the last three years he’s been trying to control me. He needs a woman who’ll submit to him completely.”

Holly listened to him. His words sounded important.

“You’re that woman, Holly. He needs a woman to submit to him just as you need a man to control you.”

“I don’t know if that’s the case,” she said, even though she doubted her own words.

“All your life you’ve been the one in control. No one has been there for you. John has, but he’s your brother and he left you alone to deal with it. In the last two years you could have left, but you didn’t. I’m telling you, baby, you need Kade just as much as he needs you.” Steven cupped her cheek, caressing her skin.

“I don’t know what to say.”