Officer on Duty (Lock and Key Book 4) by Ranae Rose

falling, of the way her breathing was the loudest sound in the room.
    There was a question in his eyes, though she was sure he already knew the answer.
    “That was so good,” she said. “Thank you.”
    He laughed, the sound low and soft. “I was only doing what any man would kill for a chance to. No need to thank me. Especially not after what you just did for me.”
    The memory of his hard cock filling her mouth swept over her, causing her mouth to water.
    “Then I guess we can both agree that this was good for both of us.” She felt herself blush, though she wasn’t sure why.
    Maybe because even after what they’d just done, she was still in awe of how attractive he was. Physically, and otherwise. Now she knew that his appeal was more than just skin deep. In fact, he seemed just about as close to perfect as anyone could get.
    The sense of awe deepened as he stood and reached for her hand.
    His fingers were warm and solid against hers, a shelter of strong flesh and bone around her smaller hand. She liked the feeling.
    She also liked that she could see he was still hard, his cock a stiff rod beneath his jeans. It turned her on, and even if she knew they couldn’t take things any further tonight, it was gratifying to know he was that attracted to her.
    If they’d had more time, she would’ve suggested a trip to the nearest drug store so they could return with protection.
    But they didn’t. What they’d just done would have to be enough, for now.
    Even if she was already looking forward to the next time.

CHAPTER 10
     
    The aquatic center was swamped. The packed parking lot made it look like a big swim meet was happening, but the pool was empty, save for a small physical therapy class being held in the shallow end.
    The real activity was all happening in the fitness room adjacent to the gym. Lucia had never seen it busier. Dozens of women had shown up for the women’s self-defense class.
    Her usual teen fitness class had been cancelled for the occasion, and she’d tried her best to convince her students to attend the self-defense session instead. She smiled when she saw several of the girls filter in, dressed in shorts and t-shirts instead of their usual swimsuits.
    Her heart skipped a beat when Paige and her grandmother arrived.
    Her face warmed too. It’d been three days since she’d spent time alone with Jeremy while Paige had been at the movies. She still felt hot and slightly dazed when she thought about it.
    Since then, she’d spoken to him briefly. He’d caught her on her porch once after arriving home from his shift, and had come by to tell her that Paige and Meredith had registered for the self-defense course.
    They’d also exchanged phone numbers, and she’d asked about his leg.
    He’d claimed it was feeling much better, but she’d noticed his slight limp. Somehow, he’d talked his boss into allowing him to return to work after just two days off, even if it was only to sit at a desk.
    The short conversation had been sweet torture. In the days since their encounter, she’d had plenty of time to ruminate on how challenging it would be to get time alone with a single dad – especially a busy one like Jeremy who was so devoted to his job.
    She had the beach trip to look forward to in a couple days, and she was looking forward to it. A day of sunshine and sand with Jeremy, Paige and his friends was bound to be fun.
    But another hour or two with just Jeremy – well, that would be much more. What they’d done had been exhilarating. Gratifying. So sensuous she still found herself breathless when she thought about it.
    But it’d also been something more than just a physical adventure. Getting so close to him had drawn up feelings from a deep well she hadn’t realized anyone could tap into after such a short period of acquaintance.
    She’d enjoyed making him feel good just as much as she’d enjoyed the pleasure she’d taken from him. She sensed the pressure life had heaped on him and had loved