Page 88 of Daddy's Pride

As I entered, their hand curved around the back of my neck and gently pulled me down until their soft lips touched mine. All my nervousness instantly disappeared. I hugged their waist with my left arm. The door closing behind me barely registered as the tip of their tongue teased along my bottom lip. When Rogue pulled me flush against them, I whined.

Rogue eased the kiss, but I chased their mouth and felt their smirk.

"I thought you had a paper to write."

"I finished it. Freida went out so I thought I'd come by to see what you were doing."

"Unless there's an emergency, I don't plan to leave until I'm required to be back at work. Want something to drink?" Rogue asked as they laced their fingers through mine and led me toward the kitchen.

"That'd be great. Rogue…" I paused as they released me to circle the island to the fridge.

"What's wrong, Trinity?"

"Nothing. You told me to find you after I processed."

"Did you?" they asked as they poured two glasses of iced tea.

Rogue didn't push or rush me to answer. I wanted to choose my words carefully. No matter how many times I'd rehearsed what I'd say, my brain suddenly went blank at being face-to-face with them. I couldn't get over how beautiful Rogue was. I admired the self-confidence they carried themselves with.

"Baby, there's no right or wrong way to say whatever you want. Good or bad, I want to hear it," they assured me while setting the glass in front of me.

I didn't like the distance they kept, but I also appreciated that space. Whenever Rogue touched me, I lost all control of my thoughts. I still remembered how they made me feel on the first date, well, including the night they made me dinner. There was a comfort they so effortlessly elicited within me. The only place I'd ever felt as if I fit was with Freida. She was my best friend since we were toddlers.

Belonging with Rogue was different—intoxicating in ways.

"I want a chance to see if this works."

"That makes me extremely happy, babygirl. I know I'm not the type of person you were looking for, or even, hell, attracted to."

I opened my mouth to deny it, but they raised their hand to quiet me.

"No, Trinity. We're going to start this off with honesty and respect. I love women, all shapes and sizes. Never really had a type. Some people can't say that. Gigi noticed when I spotted you that night at the club. When you came up to the bar, I knew you'd been crying. All I could think is my babygirl should never be upset."

A lump formed in my throat at the sincerity in her gaze and tone. No one in my past had ever looked at me the way they did—had ever seen me. I needed that. There were no conditions on Rogue's acceptance.

"I want you to do something for me," Rogue whispered as they circled the island to come to stand in front of me.

"What's that?" I asked as I was back in their arms.

"Give me three days. Call Freida, tell her that you're going to stay with me. Mini vacation."

"I am off for the next two days. I'd need to find someone to cover me for a third day."

"Do that," Rogue softly ordered as their lips hovered near mine.

They didn't let me get closer and I pouted. I playfully glared at their smirk—that sexy quirk of their lips that drove me crazy for no reason. The arrogance should irritate me.

"What about me going home for clothes?"

"Nah, you won't need those. I plan to keep you naked the entire time." Strong slender hands cupped my backside through my skirt.

"What if I'm not ready for sex?" I was so ready for sex. Sexual frustration wasn't fun. Rogue had shown me exactly what was in store for me when I gave in.

"You naked doesn't mean sex, I just want to improve my scenery."

I gently shoved against their chest, and they chuckled. They leaned in and slightly up to give a soft suckling kiss to my lower lip.

"I've been thinking of you naked since I teased myself with it on our cruise. The amount of self-restraint I showed amazes me, especially with how sexy you looked… sounded. As much as I'm dying to find out if I can make you scream, I assure you I can be patient until you're ready." Their lips brushed mine. "All I want is kisses and a chance to cuddle you… share a bed with you. Although, do you need your medicine?"