“Evan hasn’t heard from her in about four months. I’m hoping it stays that way. The calls and visits were getting to his girlfriend.”
“I don’t blame her. I wouldn’t like it either.”
“Does the foundation plan to hold the event again? It sounded like it was a huge success.”
There was no denying the auction had been a big moneymaker for the foundation. However, she had mixed feelings about the idea of someone buying dates with an individual. “The foundation hasn’t decided yet. If we do, are you interested in taking part?” Smiling, she set aside her menu. “Because if you are, I can put in a good word for you.”
“No, I’m all set, but thanks for thinking of me.”
“If you change your mind, just let me know. Who knows, you might end up like my brother and meet your future wife.”
Before they could continue, their waitress arrived to take their order. Although the woman remained professional and didn’t request an autograph or a photo, it was easy to see she not only knew who Josh was but was also a fan.
Josh waited until they were alone to speak again. “Is the new job you’re starting in Providence at the foundation?”
She nodded. “Mom has wanted me to join her for a few years. When Rose stepped down as chief development officer, Mom asked me to take over the position. I’m looking forward to it when I get home.”
Josh’s ears were still ringing from the loud music inside the club when they entered the nearly deserted lobby holding hands. His ears weren’t the only part of his body suffering. After watching Courtney’s body move for the past few hours, he was well past ready to feel her move underneath him, or over him for that matter. Since he didn’t know in which part of the resort she was staying, he stopped where he’d met her earlier in the evening and said a silent thank-you there were not any fans around. They’d made it through dinner with no interruptions. Thanks to the mass of people inside and the lighting, he’d gone mostly unnoticed in the club as well.
“My body is still on East Coast time, so I should be tired, but I’m not,” Courtney said as she moved so they were facing each other. She placed her hand on his chest and played with a button on his shirt as she raked her teeth across her bottom lip. “Do you want to come upstairs for a drink or dessert?”
There was a hint of uncertainty in her voice, suggesting she didn’t ask men back to her hotel room on a regular basis. He didn’t know why she was doing it now, but he wasn’t going to turn down her offer. Josh moved in closer and placed his hands on her waist before he lowered his lips toward hers but stopped before he made contact.
“Love to.” Josh brushed his lips across hers and reminded himself they were still in a public place. While the lobby wasn’t busy like it had been earlier, there were still guests strolling through. He didn’t care if he showed up on the cover of Today Magazine making out with a woman. It had happened before, and it would happen again. But the little he’d learned about Courtney so far told him she would. He wasn’t a saint, but he never intentionally did something to make someone else uncomfortable.
When he ended the kiss, she reached for his hand and led him through the lobby, past one of the outdoor pools, and to the Hokulani Tower. Whenever possible, he reserved a room in that part of the resort as well. On this trip, he’d snagged the Kauoaeo Suite on the twelfth floor. Rather than lead him to one of the three elevators situated just inside the building, Courtney turned the corner and stopped at a single elevator. After she entered her access code, the door opened. Unlike the one he rode down in earlier, this elevator only accessed the top two floors of the tower and the rooftop.
He waited until the doors closed before pulling her close and bringing his lips down on hers. Unlike in the lobby, he moved his mouth over hers, urging her to open for him. Courtney didn’t keep him waiting long, and when her lips parted, he thrust his tongue inside. At the same time, her hands inched down his back. They stopped for a moment when they reached his waist as if she was trying to make a decision. Then she moved them lower until they settled on his ass. Immediately other parts of his body took notice. He thought he’d been uncomfortable before. Now the word took on a whole new meaning.
Somehow he heard the chime when the elevator doors opened despite his heartbeat throbbing in his ears. If Courtney heard it, she gave no indication. Tearing his mouth away, Josh nodded toward the open doors once she opened her eyes.
Without saying a word, she reached for his hand and stepped out of the elevator and into a living room larger than his entire suite. While furnished in a similar manner, it was obvious the room contained a lot of personal touches, meaning only members of the Sherbrooke family used this part of the hotel. Hell, since it was where Courtney was staying, the suite might belong to her. She had mentioned earlier that Hawaii was one of her favorite places to visit. Maybe he’d ask her later.
“Do you want to order dessert now or later?” Much like downstairs, a hint of uncertainty lurked in her voice.
Let her set the pace. You’ve got all night. Despite his discomfort, he wanted her to enjoy their time too, even if it meant letting her take control.
“Whatever you want.”
She didn’t answer with words. Instead, she pressed her lips against the side of his neck and slowly seared a path up. When she reached his earlobe, she ran her tongue across it before closing her lips around it and sucking. Instantly the images of her doing the same on another part of his body filled his head, and he groaned as he cupped her breast in his right hand. Through the thin fabric of her sundress, her nipple pressed into his palm. He let his hand linger there for a few moments as he learned the shape and feel of her breast before he slipped his finger inside her bra.
Releasing his ear, Courtney’s lips came down on his as her fingers worked to undo the buttons on his shirt. When she finished, she pushed his shirt off his shoulders and pulled away, dislodging his hand.
The words “one of us is overdressed” were almost of out his mouth when her eyes met his, and she reached for the zipper of her dress. Although he wanted nothing more than to assist her, he kept his arms by his side and waited. Thankfully, he didn’t have to wait long. Once the zipper was down, she slipped the straps from her shoulders and let the fabric fall to the floor before releasing the clasp of her bra and tossing it aside. His eyes dropped from her eyes to her shoulders and then to her breasts. He allowed his gaze to linger there while thinking about all the ways he’d pleasure them before moving on. This time he allowed his hands to travel with his eyes. He felt her sharp intake of breath as his fingers made a path down her ribs and over her stomach toward the edge of her lace panties. Josh paused for a moment, giving her the opportunity to tell him to stop. When she remained silent, he traveled lower, pushed the material aside, and slipped one finger inside her.
“Do you prefer white or red?” Courtney sat up and looked over at him.
“Let’s go with white.”
Leaning over, she kissed him before standing up. Rather than leave though, she pulled open the glass doors leading outside. “I don’t know about you, but I’m hungry. Do you want me to order room service or just get us something from the kitchen?”