AN- This story has taken on a whole new level as it was supposed to be a short one but a twist happened in the last chapter that was not in my first plan so I now need to see the twist through.


Chapter 3.

Arriving back at Brody's house they went inside and she locked the door behind them. Flicking the light on she went to walk in the kitchen to make coffee but was stopped half way there when Pride grabbed her hand and pulled her back to him. Circling her with his arms he pulled her to his chest and just held her. Not sure what to do next Brody wrapped her arms around his back and held him as she ran her hands up and down his back. She felt him breathe deeply as he held her and she could feel him slowly relax as they stayed together.

"You okay?" she whispered into his chest.

"I am now I have you to hold me and make me forget," he said back as he started to place kisses along her hair.

Pulling back a little she watched as he smiled at her before he swooped down to capture her lips. Exploring each other's lips again, she felt as Pride's tongue pushed against her lips and she opened just a little as she felt his tongue plunge in her mouth and took her breath away. Her tongue duelled with Pride's as she challenged him for dominance then used her tongue to taste his mouth.

As the kissing slowed they let their hands start to explore each other and find the spots that earned a deep moan of pleasure or that's caused a shiver to run up and down the others spine. Pulling back from the kiss Brody looked back up at Pride's face and couldn't help but smile.

"You want a drink before we turn in or shall we catch an early night instead. When was the last time you got to sleep in a bed and not a couch?" Brody asked as she lead him to the kitchen.

"Beds are overrated unless you got someone to share them with and I am happy to turn in if you are" as he came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Early night it is then, will probably make a change for both of us" as she turned in his arms to face him.

"Lead the way" as he let go and let her past.

Taking his hand, she led the way up the stairs and into her bedroom. Once inside she turned to Pride and looked at him up and down. Licking her lips, she stepped forward and ran her hands up and down Pride's chest getting nearer to his shirt buttons. Once her hands rested on the buttons she started at the top and one by one she undid them. As the shirt opened she got a glimpse of the muscled chest underneath. Now she really did have a reason to lick her lips. As she reached the last button the shirt fell open revealing Pride's chest. Her hands and mouth now had full access to his chest and back and she was going to take advance of the fact he still hadn't moved. Stepping up between his feet she smoothed her palms out on his chest letting her fingers move from side to side. Then making her way down she stopped with her hands just below his nipples and pinched them between her fingers.

Feeling brave she looked up and saw Pride's eyes had slide shut. Bringing her head towards his chest she darted her tongue out and flicked his nipple. Listens and feeling the sharp intake of breath she did the same to the other nipple and gained the same response. Smiling she gently bit down on the one she had just flicked which is when he finally moved. She felt his hands grab her hips and pull her into him as his lips descended to her neck. Tilting her head to one side she gave him better access as he kissed and nipped the skin till he found that spot just below her ear that made her let a long throaty moan.

As she returned her attention to his chest she moved her head and bite down on his other nipple as he bit down on her neck. Both of them moaned at the contact and the pleasure that raced through them. She knew by the tingle in her neck she would need some good makeup or a scarf on the next few days. Running her hands further down his chest she finally came to rest on the belt of his jeans. As Pride felt her hands reach the waistband of his jeans he moved his hands down her back and up again, the only difference was when he moved them back up he took her top with him. Chucking the top on the floor his shirt slipped down his arms so he let it slide down till it lay on the floor as well.

Returning his hands to her back he ran them up till his fingers hooked under her bra and he made light work of the clasp before it was discarded on the floor. Now he was free to explore her upper body which he did with his hands and mouth. When he had finished exploring her upper half he moved his hands to her waistband which is where her hands still sat on him. Locking eyes they both moved to remove the other jeans and underwear as quickly as they could. When they were both finally naked they moved to the bed and started a journey that neither of them could forget or come back from as senior and junior agents.

As they lay tangled in the bed sheets both covered in a thin layer of sweat and the strong smell of sex in the air they both clung to each other as if they needed each other to breath. Merri had her head resting on Pride's chest above his heart and she listened as it slowly returned to normal after their lovemaking. He had one arm under her coming round her shoulders and the other resting on her hip. Pride was running his hand up and down her side sending shivers through her.

"Any chance you can piss director Vance off more, I like the way you apologise to me when I get chewed for it. Maybe not every day but at least a couple of times a week would be nice" Pride laughed as he felt her laugh against his chest.

Merri moved a little so her head came level to rest on his shoulder.

"I can do that easy enough, just being me seems to get me in trouble. How do you think I ended up in New Orleans in the first place. At least I picked where I ran to this time" she told him as she placed a kiss to his neck and jaw.

"Never ever regret the decisions you make in life. When you chose to run here as you put it you ran here for a reason. You didn't know it at the time, but you chose here as you were drawn here for a greater purpose. If you hadn't come here we would not be here now lying naked in your bed after making love and I would not be able to do this" as he turned his head and brushed his lips across hers.

"I for one am not sorry you came here. When you came to my office I never expect a woman to land and not only turn my office upside down but my life as well. You made an impact as soon as I saw you both professional and personally. My life is not easy at the moment as you found out tonight when we were out, but you're still here so that's a start I suppose. I will not promise the sun the moon and the stars as I have done that once and couldn't deliver. All I can promise is that I will be here when you need me. I am not going to say this will develop into anything long term as I don't know. All I do know is I intended to enjoy any time we have together while I can, whether that be 2 weeks, 2 months, 2 years or 20 years I will make the best of it. If that's not what you want then I have no idea where we go from here as its a little late to say no" and he kissed her again but this kiss lasted longer and was deeper.

"I have no idea where we go from here other than to sleep and then work tomorrow. I don't know how long we will last, but I will try my best when we are together to make each moment count for both of us" Merri said as she brushed her fingers over his forehead and down his cheek then over his lips.

"We better get some sleep since we came up here to get an early night" as Pride reached over and pulled the sheets right so they were both covered over.

"Good night Merri" as he placed a kiss to her lips lingering for a little longer than needed.

"Good night Dwyane" as she returned the kiss and then cuddled deeper into him as she listened to the steady beat of his heart which lulled her to sleep.

Pride watched as Merri's eyes drifted shut and her breathing evened out as she slept. He was happier than he had been in a long time and would be happy to stay this way for a long time. Letting his eyes drift shut he was pleased to fall asleep feeling the rise and fall of Merri's chest under his hands.