Uniting the Souls (Souls of Chicago #6)(19)

I’d been working that day when Hudson showed up at my door. We’d talked for a few minutes and Hudson was laughing at something I’d said when his mood suddenly shifted. He’d whispered to me that Matt was watching us from the doorway and before I knew what was happening, he’d taken my mouth in a smoldering kiss that left me weak in the knees.

It was only the second time he had kissed me and it was even better than I’d remembered. Maybe it was the passion behind his kiss, or maybe it was the knowledge that Matt was watching, but either way, I had to hold onto him just to keep myself from falling. Hudson held nothing back with that kiss and I knew that if we were to ever take things further, my body would go up in flames. When the kiss ended, I was disappointed to learn that Matt had gone, but Hudson told me he’d seen excitement in the man’s eyes when he’d crooked his finger at him, inviting him to join us.

I suppose I should’ve been a little more nervous at the thought of dating two men, but I wasn’t. In fact, the thought thrilled me. I had never dated anyone before so maybe that’s why I was able to seriously consider Hudson’s proposal. I had no preconceived notions of what a relationship should be like, so having two people care about me instead of just one seemed that much better.

Although, I was pretty sure the main reason I wasn’t nervous about it was because of who the two men were in particular. I had felt safe and cared for by Matt ever since I’d met him. I trusted him and I knew he was a good person. Hudson was proving to be just as kind and trustworthy and in the two brief times he’d held me in his strong arms, I’d felt like nothing in the world could ever harm me again.

It doesn’t hurt that they’re both mouth-wateringly sexy either, I thought with a smile. The sound of someone clearing their throat pulled me from my thoughts and I looked up, coming face to face with one of the men I’d just been fantasizing about.

“Hey! What has you smiling so much?” Matt asked.

“Oh, just thinking about something,” I answered vaguely, grateful that he couldn’t read my mind.

“I had to run a few errands and I stopped by that little deli you like and got us some sandwiches, if you’re hungry.” He looked almost shy as he held the small white bag up in his hand. I smiled, touched by the thoughtful gesture.

“Thank you. I’m starving actually,” I told him, moving papers aside and clearing a spot on my desk for the food.

“Good. I hope I remembered correctly. I got you the ham and swiss on wheat with spicy mustard,” he told me as he pulled out a sandwich wrapped neatly in wax paper.

“That’s perfect,” I said.

I tried to hide my surprise at the fact that he had been paying enough attention to know what I liked, but I was sure he could hear it in my voice. I noticed his hands were shaking as he dug through the bag, producing a drink and a bag of chips and I wondered what had him so flustered. He’d never behaved that way around me before. He opened his mouth like he was going to say something, but then, as if he’d changed his mind, he closed his mouth, picked up the bag containing his lunch, and started to walk out the door.

“Matt?” I called out. He whipped back around so fast it was almost comical if not for the wild look in his eyes. “Would you like to stay and eat with me?” There was a moment of indecision on his face as he weighed his options and I was sure he was going to say no.

“Yes, I’d love to.” I let out the breath I’d been holding and he smiled as if he were pleased with himself.

Matt walked back over and started unpacking his own food, then pulled a chair closer to my desk so he could sit. He was dressed in gray slacks that showed off his nice firm butt and I swallowed hard as he rolled the sleeves of his blue button-up shirt to his elbows, revealing smooth, olive-toned skin covered in a dusting of dark hair. I never realized that forearms were such a turn-on for me, but just seeing them had me picturing them on either side of my head as he braced himself above me.

“Isaac?” My eyes darted to Matt’s face and I saw the look of concern in his eyes.

“Um, sorry. I guess I zoned out for a minute,” I said sheepishly.

“That’s okay. I just asked how your day had been.”

“Busy, but good,” I answered. I went on to explain about the girl who had shown up at the center that morning needing a place to stay after the aunt she’d been living with kicked her out. “I showed her around and got her set up in a room. She seems like a good kid. I think she’ll fit in here just fine.”

“That’s great. I hope we’re able to help her,” Matt said. “So, did you have fun with Hudson?” I started to choke on my bite of sandwich at the fast change of subject and had to grab my drink to wash it down. I looked up at Matt who was wearing a devilish smirk.

“Excuse me?” I finally managed to get out.

“I meant did you have fun when the two of you went to dinner?” he clarified.

“I did,” I answered honestly. The gleam in his eye told me that Matt had been trying to get a reaction out of me so I decided it was only fair if I got one out of him. “He’s very charming and fun to be around…Oh, and he’s an incredible kisser.”

I picked up a chip and popped it in my mouth nonchalantly. It was quiet for a few seconds while I waited for Matt’s response and I wondered if he’d be angry or shocked. I peeked through my lashes and my mouth went dry at the hungry look in his eyes.