Chapter 5

Trace

I woke up the next day to get Ben to school, having the rest of the day free. Mom was out to lunch with friends, and I decided that I’d work out in my gym and shower before running some errands.

I ran a few miles on the treadmill as I played back the night before, still seeing my cock buried in Embry’s mouth. I saw the shock in her eyes at the moment she took me, and the lust that soon took over as she sucked me further into her mouth. She was so strong with other men, turning them down with every proposition, but it was my cock that was going to feel her wrapped around it.

Embry was mine.

I finished the run and headed upstairs to shower, consumed with desire for Embry as I stripped. I grasped my erection after turning on the water and stroked it slow and hard. I imagined her naked before me, glistening with need. I closed my eyes and jerked harder. I felt myself in her mouth again as I kept moving my hand, seeing her blue eyes turned up to look at me as I filled her.

Fuck me. I wanted this woman badly, worse than any other before her. I wanted to be her first and her last. I cried out as I shot all over the blue tile of my shower, dropping my head back as I took deep breaths of the hot air around me.

My thighs ached with the release, and I stepped under the water to bring myself back to reality, thinking about getting Embry here in my bed as soon as possible. I wanted to move slowly with her, but I only had a matter of days to spend with her, and I couldn’t wait. I needed to own all of her before I left for another trip overseas.

I dressed in some shorts and a close-fitting t-shirt, intending to go to the commissary to stock up on groceries for Mom, something I did every time I was home. She was taking care of my son, and I’d seen how much that kid was eating last night at dinner. He took after me. I tucked my wallet into my pocket before picking up the keys to my beloved Jeep.

I pulled into the base and looked across the lot to the bar as an idea hit me. Embry might be there getting ready for the day, and I wanted to see her again. I pulled in to see just a few cars there and realized that they weren’t open yet. But I noted the delivery trucks parked around the building. Someone was there, and Embry was a devoted granddaughter to Joe, so my bet was on her being here.

I walked up to look through the window, seeing her talking to someone at the bar as I took her in. There was a large staff working around her, and I grinned as I pushed the door open and walked inside.

“Trace?” Embry asked. She set down the clipboard and walked forward. She tossed her braids over her shoulder and blushed as she walked over.

“Morning. I know that you’re closed, but I was hoping to take you out to lunch today after I hit up the commissary.” I smiled crookedly, watching her weaken before me.

“Well, I did get here early, and the manager is here. Molly could handle the deliveries, and Harper will be getting here in about half an hour. I could take off for a while.” Embry smiled at me and her eyes darkened as she gazed at me. “Molly? I am going to grab a bite to eat. Do you mind handling things?” The blonde agreed and Embry assured her that Harper would be there soon, since she was working at the bar now that she’d graduated.

We walked out into the sunshine, and I led her to my Jeep, opening the door for her. “What do you need to get at the store?” Embry asked me as I started the engine to continue to the large store.

“My mom watches my son Ben when I’m away. I want to stock her up with groceries, since he’s eating a ton these days.” I smiled at the mention of my small family as she looked at me.

“How old is he?”

“Just turned twelve. He’s taking after me with his appetite and love for sports.” I pulled into a parking space and glanced at her. Something flashed through her eyes as Embry shook her head, and I hopped out to open her door. “What’s that look for?”

“Nothing. I mean, he’s not that much younger than I am, but you’re leaving anyway. This is just for fun.”

She shook her head, and we walked inside. I grabbed a cart to fill up with groceries. She had no idea that I was thinking more long-term than just a fling. I filled the cart with all of Ben’s favorites and a few things that I wanted Mom to make for me, laughing with Embry as we talked about various things we saw in the store. In addition to being sexy and still innocent, Embry was funny and kind. I saw her drop her smart-ass facade a little with me throughout the time that we spent there, falling a little harder for her as I got to know her.

We left, grabbing some lunch at a local Thai place, before I drove to my house off base. “Are you taking me back to the bar?” Embry asked as she looked at me, leaning back in the seat with a smile.

“No, I’m not. I need to spend some more time with you,” I told her firmly as she chuckled and reached for her phone.