Chapter 20

Jasper



One thing about having an ex Hollywood movie star for a friend is that he likes to spoil us. Kade wanted the girls to relax on the drive into Raleigh. It’s a two to three hour drive, depending on traffic, so Kade rented a car with a driver for the trip. We’re also staying in a two-bedroom suite at one of the hotels near where the meeting is.

When I tried to pay him for mine and Brynn’s half, he refused. He just made me promise to take this time to win her over. So, that’s what I plan to do.

Right now, the girls are discussing their plans for the meeting and going over their talking points for later this afternoon. Brynn is sitting next to me, and she’s curled into my side the way Lin is curled into Kade’s side.

She’s letting me in, and I’m not going to take it for granted. We’re sharing a room in the suite, and I can’t wait to hold Brynn in my arms all night.

The time seems to fly, and before we know it, we’re checking into our hotel. The moment we walk into the suite, the girls burst into giggles and have to check out everything in the small kitchen, the living area, and both bedrooms. They are talking business, what ideas they could steal, and what’s the practicality of this or that, but the whole time their faces are lit up.

“Thanks again for this,” I tell Kade, as we stand by the door, watching them.

“I’d do anything to put that smile on Lin’s face.” He says.

“Yeah, I’d do the same for Brynn,” I tell him.

He looks over at me. “Good. Make it happen more often, because the more Brynn smiles, the more Lin smiles.”

“I’m doing my best, and I appreciate all your help.” I tell him.

He shrugs. “I’d do anything for Brynn, because she’s always done everything for Lin. Just don’t fuck it up.”

“Easier said than done,” I tell him.

“Don’t I know it,” Kade says, his eyes back on Lin.

The girls get dressed and ready for their presentation, and then, we’re back in the car and on our way. Looking at Brynn, you might not know she’s nervous, but her giveaway is that she’s twirling her hair.

“You’re going to do amazing, Firefly,” I whisper into her ear.

Her eyes meet mine. “I hope so. The town is depending on us doing well today.”

“This isn’t on you. If this doesn’t work, we go another route. We’re in this together the four of us, okay?” I tell her.

This seems to calm her, because she drops her hair and rests her head on my shoulder.

When we get there, it’s a flurry of activities. We’re whisked into some large meeting room. Kade and I are given seats in the back, and the girls are taken to the front of the room behind a podium.

They deliver their cases flawlessly with the stats on tourism now, and the history they dug up on Main Street. They present what they could do with the museum and the national landmark seal. They have plans on advertising it, and how it would increase tourism to not just Hummingbird Island, but to the state. How they can link it to other historic sites like Bath, North Carolina. Then, they show the plans of what the mayor is trying to do now, the history of the land developer, how it will destroy the buildings, and the history. They even have plans to build a replica lighthouse where the old one stood.

They have everything prepared with photos, graphs, and more. I’m so proud of how well they presented their case, and I’m not the only one.

“Wow, they did great,” Kade whispers next to me.

“Yeah, they did.” I agree.

They take some questions, and then a recess is called for the committee to go over everything, and we are told to come back tomorrow morning.

“Okay, we’re taking you girls out to dinner to celebrate.” Kade says, once we’re back in the car.

“We don’t even know if we won,” Lin says.

“It doesn’t matter, because your presentation was excellent, and it looks like it will go your way. Either way, you did it, and we’re celebrating.” Kade replies.

“I agree. You were both amazing up there. You had me convinced.” I tell them.

“You were already convinced, so your opinion is irrelevant.” Brynn waves me off.

Noticing Kade and Lin, whispering to each other, I lean down to Brynn’s ear.

“Watching you up there, commanding that room, it made me hot. Trust me, you had them convinced.” I whisper.

Her cheeks flush, and fuck, my cock gets hard at the sight. Thankfully, we pull up to our hotel.

“We’re going to check on things at The Inn and get ready,” Lin says.

“Meet back out here at six?” Kade asks.

“Sounds good.” I agree, as Lin and Kade head to their room, and I follow Brynn to ours.

“I guess, I should check in at Sunset, too,” Brynn says, as she sits down on the edge of the bed.

“Go ahead,” I tell her.

I sit against the headboard and pull her to sit between my legs with her back to my chest. As she talks to Rich, she rests her head against my shoulder.

“You found what in the pool?” Brynn asks.

“Oh my. Put it in my office, and then hang a sign up at the front desk. No picture, but make sure whoever comes asking for it, can describe it perfectly.” She says.

“Okay, let me know,” Brynn says, before hanging up.

“What happened?” I ask.

“Oh, some kid turned in a woman’s wedding ring set. Rich says the rock is huge, and it looks to be real. So hopefully, we find the owner.” She says.

“And if you don’t?”

“Well, I’ll hold it in the safe tagged with the date found. I have some in there that I have held for over two years. I hate to get rid of them just in case.” She sighs.

“You need a nap. I’m sure the presentation matched with the early morning took a lot out of you.” I tell her.

“A nap sounds heavenly. Snuggle with me?” She asks.

Like I would say no to that. Time spent with this girl in my arms, I’d lie there all day.

“Of course. Lay down.” I tell her.

She gets comfortable, and I lay behind her, spooning and holding her close. She’s asleep in no time at all. Making sure I have an alarm set, I’m not far behind her.


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Dinner was delicious. Of course, Kade spared no expense, taking the girls to a nice place and making sure they ordered what they wanted and dessert, too. As soon as we got back to the hotel, Lin and Kade went back to their room, and we went to ours.

“I don’t remember the last time I ate so much,” Brynn says, as she lies down on the bed.

“Eat too much?” I chuckle.

“Way too much. It was so good, and I didn’t want to stop.” She groans.

“Why don’t you take a nice hot bath and relax a bit?” I tell her.

The bathroom here is every girls dream. The bathtub is a large claw-foot tub that can easily fit two people.

“That sounds wonderful. Maybe, you should join me.” She rolls her head to look at me and offers a small smile, before getting off the bed and walking into the bathroom, leaving the door open just a crack.

This is such a bad idea. We’re supposed to be taking it slow. She hasn’t even agreed to be mine, but I want to get in that tub with her so bad. The thought of a naked Brynn, rubbing up against me, is almost too much. Yet, leaving her in there wanting me is something I can’t do. Though, I can give her a happy medium.

As I enter the bathroom, I find her already in the tub with her hair pulled up on top of her head. She looks over and smiles at me.

“Decided to join me?” She asks.

I roll up the sleeves on my long sleeve button-up shirt and kneel down next to the tub, as I grab the washcloth and her soap.

Brynn watches my every move, but she doesn’t say anything. The bubbles she added to the water rest just at the top of her breasts, hiding most of her body from me.

“Lean forward, Firefly,” I whisper, and she does, leaning her chest against her bent legs. She rests her arms on her knees and her head on her arms, as she watches me.

I take my time and wash her back, the length of her neck, and her shoulders all while keeping eye contact with her.

“Lean back,” I whisper, and she does.

Keeping my eyes on her, I start at her shoulders, wash across her chest, before washing one breast, and then the other. Her breathing picks up, and her lips part, but she still holds my gaze.

I move down and swirl over her stomach, before going down one hip and washing one leg and foot. I bring the washcloth back up the inside of her leg and lightly across her mound, causing her to whimper. Then, I wash the other leg and foot the same way.

This time, when I reach her pussy, I drop the washcloth and brush over her with my fingers. Gasping, she breaks eye contact, throwing her head back against the tub. With a moan, her legs open wider for me.

I lightly stroke her clit and watch the stiff peaks of her nipples poke above the waterline, as her chest heaves. I remember Brynn’s body, like it was yesterday. She’s still just as sensitive, and when I insert a finger into her pussy, I swear she’s tighter than I remember. I stroke her pussy from the inside, as I continue to strum her clit.

Her walls start to flutter around my finger, so I add a second finger.

“Jasper!” She gasps.

“You’re so gorgeous,” I tell her honestly.

Her eyes meet mine again, and I’m lost. I give her clit a little more pressure, and her legs start to shake. She grips the side of the tub, as her knuckles turn white, and her back arches.

I move my other hand over her mouth just in time to stifle her screaming my name, as she cums.

“I’ve never seen anything so beautiful,” I tell her, when she opens her eyes again. Wanting more, I run my hand lightly up her stomach to her breasts, and then rub my thumb over each nipple, before moving up and cupping her face. Then, I pull her in for a kiss.

Her tongue wars with mine for dominance, and I smile against her lips.

“Slow down, Firefly. We have all night,” I whisper.

“I want you so bad.” She says and tries to pull me into the tub with her.

“Not tonight, Firefly. Not until you’re mine.” I pull back, looking into her eyes. I need her to know this is real, this is what I want, and this is everything.

She sighs. “You’ll still snuggle with me, right?”

“Of course, I don’t think I can sleep without you in my arms now. I’ve become addicted.” I tell her.

She smiles, looking down at my cock, which is rock hard and tenting my pants. There’s no hiding it.

“What about you?” She asks.

I smirk. “Don’t worry about me. I’ve gotten good at taking care of myself,” I tell her.

When the blush on her cheeks deepens, I just laugh.

“Get dressed. You need your rest.” I say.

My fist and I have a cold shower date tonight, but it’s completely worth it.