he said.
Her eyes narrowed suspiciously. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
“You insulted my honeymoon.”
“So?”
“So maybe a few fun wedding gifts will make you feel better about being married to me.”
She gave him a naughty grin and he knew he was the luckiest man alive.
“Maybe they will,” she said.
* * * * *
The sex shop was within walking distance of the hotel. As they stood outside, Riley studied the small storefront with disdain. All the windows were covered with black paper and a cheap, blue neon light displayed the store’s name.
“Classy joint,” she mumbled.
Aaron opened the door and they stepped into the dimly lit shop. There was only one other customer in the place and Aaron decided the store was similar to every sex shop he’d ever been in. As a police officer, it wasn’t unusual for him to have to check out complaints about indecent exposure and the like at places just like this back home.
“He doesn’t look like a Sal to me.” He pointed to the pimply faced young guy sitting behind the counter.
“Yep, it’s a safe bet he’s earning minimum wage, not top billing.”
Aaron nodded as the clerk flipped the page of his magazine. “Well, there are still perks to the job. He can look at all the nudie magazines he wants for free.”
“Some perk,” Riley said distractedly. He followed her as she walked down an aisle, looking at all the sex toys. He loved how she could step into any situation or place and never have trouble fitting in. Most women he knew would never dream of stepping into a store like this, but Riley didn’t even blink twice as she picked up the largest dildo he’d ever seen and waved it at him.
41
Mari Carr
“What woman could possibly think this would be fun?”
He shrugged, picking up a neon green dildo. “Probably the same woman who would want to play with a green cock. You think it’s some sort of environmental statement? Go green?”
“Hey.” She took the dildo from him. “That’s kind of cool. Wonder if it glows in the dark.”
He chuckled. “Move along, Mrs. Young. Your dildo days are done. I’ve got your cock right here.” He grasped her hand and let her feel his re-emerging erection.
She snorted but left her hand on him. “Glow in the dark is pretty hard to compete with. You think you’re up for it?”
Her comment certainly moved him further into the up position and she giggled as his cock thickened in her palm. “Guess that answers that.” She patted him lightly before walking away.
He closed his eyes and prayed he’d be able to follow. She was killing him.
“Vibrators could be fun,” she announced.
He nodded and took two painful steps toward her. She was bent over looking at the rabbit varieties, her ass taunting him. Coming to a sex shop when he was this horny was dumber than going to the grocery store hungry.
He bypassed her vibrators, his interest lying elsewhere. “This one,” he said, picking up a slim vibrator and handing it to her. “We’re getting this one.”
“Why?” She looked at his selection.
“Remote control.”
She laughed. “The ultimate guy accessory. Okay. Looks like fun.”
She continued walking and he noticed she’d picked up her pace. Glancing at the nearest shelves, he understood—and realized with glee he’d found a chink in his girl’s armor.
42
Saturday Night Special
“Hey.” He grasped her hand and dragged her back to the shelves she’d just sped by. “You’re missing the best stuff.”
She raised a haughty eyebrow at him when she saw where his gaze had landed.
“No. Way.” She enunciated both words clearly.
“Hell. Yes.” He mimicked her tone, grinning when she flushed. “Are you telling me, Riley Collins, that I’ve actually found something you’ve never done?”
“I’m not talking to you about this. It’s personal.”
Aaron laughed. “We’re married. Nothing’s personal anymore. You mean to tell me you aren’t a little bit curious?”
“That