Deadly Questions (Hardy Brothers Security Book 8) by Lily Harper Hart Page A

her breasts.
    “Hey, sugar,” he said. “How was your bath?”
    Sophie opened her mouth to speak, but the only thing that escaped was a strangled cry as she burst into tears. Grady reached for her, pulling her into his lap so he could hold her close. Sophie wasn’t a crier. In the year they’d been together, Grady could count on one hand the number of times he’d seen her cry. He didn’t like it. She didn’t like it. Now, every tear spilling down her cheek was like a hot dagger to his heart.
    “Don’t cry, sugar,” he said, pressing his lips to her forehead. “I’ll never let another woman touch my arm again.”
    Sophie giggled through the tears, snuggling closer to him. “I’m sorry for flying off the handle. It wasn’t called for. It wasn’t fair.”
    “Well, I guess I’ll let it slide this time,” Grady said, his tone teasing. “I know that I’m so handsome I drive women to distraction. I can’t help it. I was just born this way.”
    Sophie leaned over, wrapping her arms around Grady’s shoulders and pressing her face against his. “You’re very good looking.”
    “And you’re beautiful,” Grady said, kissing her cheek. “You’re beautiful, and you’re smart, and you’re sweet and … you’re all mine.”
    Sophie nodded, struggling to stem the tears that were still cascading down her face.
    “Please stop crying,” Grady said. “I can’t take it.”
    “I’m trying.”
    “Try harder,” Grady said. “I can’t bear to see you unhappy.”
    “I’m such a mess right now,” Sophie said. “I can’t believe you can even look at me.”
    “I always want to look at you,” Grady said. “I … you’re my peace, Sophie.” He pressed his lips to her mouth.
    Sophie sank into him, accepting his kiss and returning it with a needy hunger she didn’t know she possessed. The towel, which had fallen while she clung to him, was tossed to the side as Grady swept out his arm and turned her so she was settled on the couch.
    He knelt in front of her, cupping her chin so he could rub her soft skin as he devoured her mouth with his. He moved his lips to her cheek, kissing away the remnants of her salty tears.
    Sophie reached for Grady’s pants, unbuttoning them and slipping her hand inside so she could rub his erection. Grady groaned, leaning forward so Sophie could slide the pants down his body. He kicked them off his ankles, pulling away from Sophie long enough to yank his shirt over his head.
    Sophie ran her fingers down Grady’s cut chest, marveling in his strength and beauty. Grady captured her mouth with his again, slipping his arm beneath her rear and sliding her farther down the couch.
    Grady palmed Sophie’s breasts, rubbing sensuous circles over them and causing her nipples to pebble. He moved down her, lowering his mouth so he could suck in a pebbled mound and roll his tongue over it. Sophie arched her back, moaning as the sensation overtook her.
    Grady rubbed his hands down Sophie’s lithe midriff, trailing a series of kisses down her stomach as he shifted lower. He rubbed the sensitive flesh on the inside of her thighs, gracing each with a kiss before settling between them.
    Grady loved her with his tongue, holding her tight as she writhed in conjunction with his ministrations. Her hips bucked suddenly, her body convulsing as the orgasm overtook her. Sophie was gasping when Grady moved back up her body, lowering himself onto her and sliding inside with one long, sensual movement.
    They groaned in unison as their bodies joined.
    Sophie dug her fingernails into Grady’s back, lifting her thighs and wrapping them around his narrow waist as he moved in and out of her.
    Grady kissed her jaw lovingly, pushing her hair back so he could see her face. Her eyes were closed, her mouth slightly open, her body warm and inviting. He was overcome as he looked down at her, love grabbing his heart and squeezing it. He knew in that moment that he would never want anyone else.
    He opened his mouth,