Under Pressure [IAD Agency] (Siren Publishing Classic)

you.”
    “Don’t worry about that, sweetie. I know.” Bella squeezed her hand. “I didn’t want to tell you on e-mail. I knew you were busy.”
    “I would have made the time.”
    “I know, and I love you for that. It was just easier to put it off, you know? I’m just glad to see you now.”
    Tara had emotional scars on her soul that had been there for years. If anyone could understand what Bella had been through, it would be her.
    Lightening the mood, Tara grinned. “Can’t believe you and the boss are getting married. Marriage…I mean wow. One penis for the rest of your life.” Tara looked so horrified Bella laughed hysterically.
    “Don’t get me wrong, marriage is good. Good for other people.”
    “Oh, honey, I can’t wait till it’s your turn. You are going to be so fun to watch when you fall in love.”
    “That may just be the meanest thing you have ever said to me.”
    Jason and Rock walked over to the two laughing woman, and they couldn’t help but smile. “What are you ladies laughing at?”
    “You.” Tara wiggled her eyebrows at him, making Bella collapse against her giggling. Jason cocked an eyebrow. “Or more specifically, your penis.”
    “Ah.” Jason’s face went blank in shock as he looked at them, uncertain what else to say, which had them bursting out in laughter again.
    “Tara,” Rock scolded, but his lips lifted in a rare smile.
    “I’m just messin’ with ya, boss. I was toasting your upcoming nuptials.”
    Bella took pity on him and reached for his hand to give him an affectionate squeeze. “I was telling Tara that I can’t wait till she falls in love and I get to watch her get all sappy like me.”
    Jason leaned down and brushed his lips lightly over hers. “I like you sappy.”
    “Oh God, all the romance is killing my buzz. Rock, let’s go get me another drink, I’m not drunk enough yet.” She took his hand as he helped her up. Tara paused and pressed a kiss on Jason’s cheek. “I’m happy for you two.”
    The comical look on Jason’s face made Bella realize that he didn’t know that these people were the family he claimed he didn’t have. They treated him with respect and even awe at times. Their admiration of him as their leader was apparent in the way they treated him, but the familial affection was there. Hugging him close to her, she silently thanked God that she found him.
    When the last of the party goers had left, Jason let out a contented sigh and looked around at the disheveled mess that was his apartment. A goofy smile played across his lips as he realized what a change Bella had brought to his life.
    They were building a home together.
    She had brought him out of his self-imposed isolation and introduced him to life again. Glancing around for Bella, he noticed her dress lying on the floor of the hallway leading to the bedroom. Raising a brow, he felt his blood start to heat and quickly followed. The bedroom was empty, but he could hear the water running in the bathroom.
    Quickly stripping out of his clothing Jason watched as Bella stuck her head around the shower door. Slick and wet, she was temptation itself. Water droplets ran down her skin shimmering in the light. Steam rose, casting an ethereal glow around her, making it hard for him to believe she was real. Bella flashed him a wicked grin and crooked her finger, beckoning him to her like a siren leading him to his doom.
    Unable to refuse her call, he went to her. Water cascaded over their bodies as he crowded her small body with his own. Desire surged through him as their lips met.
    Bella immersed herself in the feel of Jason, and she gasped into his mouth as her back hit the cold tiles. Her hands reached up to brace herself, holding on to his large biceps when she felt her knees buckle. Bella rubbed her body against him, and her nipples tightened and her breasts ached for his touch.
    “Touch me. Please touch me,” she couldn’t help but plead.
    Jason groaned as she sucked his lower lip into her mouth and bit playfully. He plastered his body against hers, lifting her easily against the shower wall. Bella immediately lifted her legs to wrap around his waist, one arm wrapping around his neck to draw him closer as the other burrowed into his sleek hair.
    “I need you. Christ, I need to be inside you, love.” Desperate for relief, he pushed against her insistently. Unable to hold back any longer his muscles flexed as he drove himself deep within her. He let out a strangled groan at the