Incineration (Heart of Stone)

by Sidebottom, D H

  He crawled over me, bringing his mouth to mine, this time tenderly kissing me and stroking my cheek “You are so beautiful Ava” he said softly “I need to tell you something Mason” I swallowed and he frowned, his finger tracing my lips “What Baby?” he looked concerned and he pulled back a little “I Erm…I haven’t well…I haven’t had sex for a while and I need you to…” he pressed his finger against my lips “Shush, I’ll be gentle, I promise” I exhaled heavily, nodding my head “Thank you” I whispered and cupped his face.

  He kissed me tenderly, his tongue sweeping mine and his fingers gently caressed my breasts, rolling my nipples lightly “Mason please, I need you” I breathed and he knelt in between my thighs, tore the silver foil packet and rolled on the condom.

  He leaned back down, nibbling my neck tenderly as his hands worshipped my body. “You ready Baby?” he asked, his breaths were low and heavy. I nodded and he nudged into me gently, inch by inch as his eyes never left mine. I groaned and arched my back, my eyes fluttering closed “Look at me Ava” he commanded gently “open your eyes baby” he whispered as he sank deeper into me “Oh God Mason” I panted as our eyes connected “Jesus Ava, you’re so tight” he pushed all the way in and held still.

  I was grateful for his control, as he kept motionless and never left my gaze “You okay?” he grated through his teeth. I nodded and rolled my hips, urging him to move and he pulled out slowly and pushed back in and I lifted up to meet him “More” I moaned and he thrust a little harder “Fuck Ava. You feel amazing” he groaned and I gripped his backside, encouraging him to speed up “I’m okay Mason” I groaned loudly as he thrust harshly “Like that Ava. You want it hard?” he growled as my fingernails clawed his back “Yes Mason, Harder! Fuck me harder” my arousal was surging and I reached down, grabbing his shaft at the base, feeling him sinking in and out of me “Christ” he grunted “I need you to come Ava” he sped up, pummelling me harder and I removed my hands and gripped his arse as I climaxed violently, screaming his name. He gripped my hair and erupted inside me, filling the condom to its capacity with his hot cum “AVA!!!” he roared as he bared his teeth, his orgasm so ferocious he bucked wildly into me. He rested his forehead against mine as we both panted forcefully.

  He finally pulled out of me and rolled over, pulling me with him, huddling me into him and enveloping me with his powerful arms “You okay? I wasn’t too rough?” he asked gently, stroking my back “Yeah, I’m good. I’d say I’m thoroughly fucked” I gasped, still fighting for breath.

  He laughed loudly “You and me both Baby! Wow, I think I exploded” I nodded “I’m never like that. I’ve never been that vocal, you bring out my wicked side” I confessed and he laughed “Well don’t stop. I like it your dirty talk” he grinned into my hair, his fingers gently drawing circles on my back as mine played with his fine chest hair.

  We lay silent for a while, both getting our breathing under control “Please don’t leave” he whispered and I stilled “Why Ava?” he asked softly. I sighed and moved out of his embrace, sitting on the edge of the bed, facing away from him “I…Mason, there’s a lot you don’t know about me. I’m damaged and because of that I can’t be hurt” I admitted and he rolled over and spanned me from behind, my back to his chest as his legs flanked mine and his arms encircled me “Ava…I don’t usually do relationships but with you I…I want to try” he professed as he kissed my head “I want you to talk to me Ava, tell me what you’ve been through and let me in Baby” he sighed and I cloaked his arms with mine “Mason…I want to try too but I don’t know if I can. I’m scared” a tear dropped and rolled down my cheek “Baby please, give us a chance. I’ve never felt like this about anyone and I can’t let you go. I won’t let you go” I turned and straddled his thighs, cupping his face and kissed him affectionately “Okay” I smiled gently and he grinned and pulled me close, stroking my hair “I promise I won’t hurt you Ava, but you have to learn to trust me” he appealed and I nodded “No other women though Mason, I can’t endure that” he frowned and his thumb swept across my lip “I wouldn’t do that to you Ava and hell! You’ve ruined me for everyone else anyway. After making love to you nobody else comes close, you are mind-blowing” he declared as he pulled me back on the bed, spooning me from behind.

  We lay there dozing, both lost in our own thoughts as we clung to each other, both afraid to let go.

  CHAPTER 13

  “You hungry Baby?” Mason asked into my hair “Mmmm” I replied “I take it you want something making Mason” I chuckled and I felt his grin against my head “You know me so well already” I shook my head and climbed out of bed, looking for something to wear

  “T-shirts, bottom drawer” Mason stated and I grabbed a soft, thin blue one, pulling it over my head I sighed at the smell of Mason on the shirt, already highly aware of his own personal scent. He grinned at me “You look good in my shirt, it shows you are mine” he said sternly, Mr Dominant now coming forward but instead of angering me it made me feel his and I glowed inwardly.

  I walked over to him and stroked his cheek “Yours” I uttered and he pulled me down, kissing me passionately “Mine” he repeated and I smiled “Anything specific you want to eat Sir?” I asked and his lips twitched, a twinkle in his eye “You’re learning wench” he sat up and put his arms around me, his hands resting on my bottom and he squeezed “anything will do” I leaned down and kissed him quickly and made my way to the kitchen.

  I was stood at the worktop making us both a sandwich and coffee and as I turned to grab a tray Dane was stood leaning lazily against the doorframe, watching me with a glint in his eye. I jumped and shot backwards as he pushed off the frame and strolled towards me “I must say Ava; you look hot in one of Mason shirts. You have fantastic legs” he breathed as he continued towards me.

  I gulped loudly and as he reached the island he leant his elbows on it and rested his chin in his hands, watching me intently.

  “Can I get you anything Dane?” I asked, not wanting to be rude to Masons’ best friend. He raised an eyebrow insinuating that he’d taken my question out of context. I was growing angry, it was obvious I had just slept with his best friend and he was hitting on me.

  “A coffee or I can fetch Mason?” I snapped and he grinned “Fiery little thing aren’t you. I take it you and Mason are fucking now?” he smirked and I recoiled. “Dane!” Mason barked from the doorway “talk to her like that again and I’ll split your fucking face” he snarled.

  Dane stood and held his hands up in surrender “Fuck me, relax Mason. I get it; don’t hit on your girl, that’s a first, you usually like to share” he sniggered and Mason shot forward, grabbed Dane by the throat and slammed him up against the wall “Be very careful Dane” he snarled, tightening his grip.

  I rushed over and grabbed Masons arm “Mason leave it, it’s fine” I urged and he pushed off, leaving Dane slumped against the wall.

  He turned and ran his fingers through his hair, highly agitated “Jesus Christ Mase. What the hell is wrong with you?” Dane grumbled, rubbing his neck “Ring me when you’ve calmed down, we need to talk” he bit out and stomped out, slamming the front door loudly.

  Mason was breathing heavily, his face tight and a fire in his eyes “Hey” I said softly, embracing him. He sighed into me and held me tight “Sorry about him, he can be a dickhead” he apologised and dipped his nose in my hair, inhaling deeply “You have gorgeous hair Ava” he ran his fingers through it, and I felt him relax as I leaned back and pulled his mouth onto mine, kissing him softly as he moaned into me. I pulled back “Food! I’m hungry” I pursed my lips and he suddenly grew intense.

  His eyes darkened and penetrated mine “I’m in love with you Ava” he declared suddenly and I inhaled sharply, my heart slamming violently against my chest “Wow” I exclaimed and I ran my finger across his jaw “I’ve been in love with you for a while Mason” I confessed and he hissed.

  His mouth collided with mine in an intense and fervent kiss, claiming me as his. His hands swep
t up my t-shirt and his thumb flicked my pert nipple, I groaned and he drew my tongue into his mouth sucking it harshly as he pinched my nipple and rolled it between his thumb and finger. My hand reached down and traced his cock through his shorts, he growled and pulled back, spinning me round and pushing me against the island, lifting my shirt over my ass “Hold on Ava, I’m gonna fuck you hard and fast” he snarled and impaled me in one hard thrust. I yelled out and slammed back against him “Own me Mason, fuck me like I’m yours” his hand gripped my hair and he pulled my head back, his mouth on my neck “You are mine Ava” he pounded into me as I gripped the edge of the unit, struggling as my hands were sweating profusely.

  “God, you feel so good Baby, so hot and tight inside me” I groaned, pushing back against him “Bite me!!” I ordered and he growled as his fingers gripped my hair and pulled my head back sharply “You want my teeth sinking in your soft neck Ava?” he grated through his clenched jaw “Fuck yes!” I hissed and screamed with pleasure at the painful arousal that surged through me when his teeth barely pierced my skin “Yes Mason, I’m gonna come” I grated and he growled and slammed into me hard “Come on Baby, I need to feel your cum on my cock” I cried his name as I was overwhelmed, my legs buckling under me but his arms circled me, holding me up as he struggled to support us in his own powerful orgasm “Fuck Ava” he roared loudly, he gripped me tightly as he pumped every drop into me.

  My eyes widened “Shit Mason! Condom!” I rasped and he stilled “Fuck Ava, I’m sorry. I was too damn pumped. Shit!” I pulled away and turned round “We’ll deal with it but I need to know if you’re clean Mason” I cringed.

  He cupped my face “I’ve never had sex without a condom Baby, but I’ve just had a medical and it was clear. I don’t know what came over me, it’s like I have no control around you although I admit skin on skin was amazing, I felt every part of you gripping me, you feel so good” he grinned and I laughed “Now can we eat?” I smirked.

  We both sat on the couch eating, me still in his shirt and him still in his shorts both at ease with each other “I met your sister today” I admitted hesitantly. He glanced at me and took another bite of his sandwich “Really?” I nodded, placing my plate on the coffee table and bringing my finger to my mouth, nervous of his reaction “We had lunch” I smiled “She’s lovely. We bonded instantly” he finished his sandwich and placed his plate on top of mine.

  He gripped my finger and pulled it away from my mouth, placing it to his lips and kissing it “Why are you nervous Ava?” he scowled and I shrugged “I just thought you might be mad because we had met without telling you” I lowered my gaze “Ava? Do I scare you?” I quickly looked at his face “No! No, it’s just sometimes you kind of seem angry with me” I said quietly, shifting nervously beside him “I’m not mad you met my sister” he stated “I’m glad you and Kerrie are getting to know each other” he cocked his head “Did she tell you?” he asked and I frowned “Tell me what?” I asked confused.

  He sighed and looked out of the window, his face shut down “She has breast cancer” he told me softly and I gasped “Oh God! No, she never said” I gripped his hand and he pulled me to him, his need showing on his tight face “Oh Mason, I’m so sorry” he shrugged “She’s coping with it better than me. She has to start chemo in two weeks” we both sat silent for a while. My heart constricting at his pain, his love for his sister evident in his reactions “She’ll get through it Mason, there’s a high survival rate with breast cancer” I encouraged and he pulled me tighter and nodded “I can’t lose her Ava” he sighed and I felt his tears fall onto my head.

  I sat up and straddled him, embracing him tightly “Oh Ava” he sobbed “I’m here Mason” I pulled him tight as my heart broke at his ragged sobs, my need to comfort him overwhelming me.

  He eventually settled and he looked at me, cupping my cheek in his palm “I’m sorry” he laughed nervously “I’ve never done that before” I frowned and shook my head “Done what?” I asked as his thumb stroked my cheek bone. He shrugged and seemed embarrassed “Never cried in front of anybody” he dropped his eyes and I tilted his head back, holding his eyes “Mason, everybody hurts and every single person cries. Don’t be ashamed of loving your sister” I implored and he gazed at me intensely “I love you Ava” he pulled my head down and hovered against my lips and then brushed them over mine tenderly.

  He kissed me with so much gentleness and softness that my frozen heart cracked a little more, giving him a piece of it; a piece he needed to help him through the following weeks of watching his beloved sister go through hell.

  We held each other for a long while and I gazed out of the window and noticed how dark it was “I have to go Mason” I pulled away and stretched languidly. He frowned “Stay Ava” he stood and rolled his head round his neck. I shook my head “I need to take this slow Mason, please bear with me” I appealed and he nodded and stroked my lip “Okay” he agreed gently and I gave him a quick kiss and went in search of my clothes.

  We kissed for a long time on his doorstep; his reluctance to let me go was holding me back. I pulled away “Will you stop! I have to go” I laughed and skipped down the porch steps and climbed in my car. He held my door open and reached in for another kiss “You sure you don’t wanna stay” he grabbed my hand and placed it over his erection, groaning when I squeezed. “Go!” I demanded and he sighed heavily and retreated, shutting my door gently and winking he bounded back in the house.

  I was still grinning like an idiot when I reached the gym, needing to work out my arousal. Our love- making swimming in my head, as I pummelled the punch bag, but still grinning like the cat that got the cream.

  CHAPTER 14

  As I entered the house Wednesday morning, Mason, Dane and Greg were sat around the island in the kitchen. As I walked in with the boxes of cupcakes I had baked last night, Mason stood quickly and came round to me, taking the boxes from me and placing them on the island he turned back to me and pulled me against him, kissing me passionately; his hands gripping my hair and holding me to him like he never wanted to let me go. I gasped for breath when he pulled away “Good morning Mr Fox” I grinned and he growled softly at me and shrugged “I missed you” he said nonchalantly and I winked back “Me too. The punch bag at the gym took a pounding” I smirked when I saw that he had understood my meaning and his eyes darkened.

  A small cough sounded in the kitchen and I flinched, forgetting that we weren’t alone. I turned abruptly “Good morning gentlemen, can I make you coffee?” I asked politely, not looking at Dane. Greg smiled and nodded but Dane just grunted something under his breath.

  Rolling my eyes and not letting him get under my skin I started preparing the coffee. Mason slipped his arm around my waist “We’re gonna take this in my office Baby” he swept the few locks of hair that had fallen from my bun aside and kissed the nape of my neck. I inhaled heavily, already aroused at the closeness of him and his mouth came round to my ear “Soon. I need to feel you” he whispered huskily and I swallowed and nodded, not trusting my vocal chords. He kissed my ear and pulled back, and they all ascended the stairs to his office.

  Ten minutes later with a tray full of coffee and cupcakes I entered his office without knocking. As I walked in Mason quickly flipped a file shut that was on his desk in front of him and Dane and Greg shifted uncomfortably. I smiled nervously, obviously I had walked in on something private “Sorry” I grimaced “I was just bringing your coffee” I placed the tray on his desk and turned guiltily to leave the room “Ava!” Mason nearly shouted “Thank you, the cakes look delicious” he winked and smiled and I heard Dane huff.

  Mason turned sharply to him and scowled, the anger in his eyes made even me recoil and I didn’t envy Dane being on the receiving end of them. Greg cleared his throat “Boys, let’s not do this again” he warned and Mason nodded sharply but still glared at Dane. I left them to it and started to sort through the mail and sort out the kitchen when Mason popped his head round the door “I’m sorry Baby but I have to
go out for a while” I laughed at his apology “It’s fine Mason. We still have to work” he grinned and blew me a kiss then left the house with the other two and I went to the office to start some paperwork.

  I rubbed my temples and sighed, the figures on the club wages weren’t adding up and I was grumbling to myself. I had spent the last hour trying to get them to tally but they were about £126,000 out and I was irritated that I couldn’t find the mistake. It was a hefty difference and I was pretty sure I couldn’t be that much out.

  Wondering if Mason had some more receipts or documents to help I went over to his desk and opened his drawer. There were a few files in there and I pulled them out. The first was an informative document on a guy so I quickly shut it, the second was some buildings blueprints and I put it back. I opened the third and my jaw dropped as I saw my face on a photograph paper clipped to some papers. I sat heavily in his chair and frowned as I flipped through the papers, my rage surfacing when I realised what they were. There were bank statements, deeds to the cottage, hospital documents, social services administration documents on each and every home I had been placed in and at the back were photographs that Masons’ mother had taken of me the night George had took me in, supported by her notes on what had happened and my health and mental evaluation.

  Tears sprung to my eyes and my heart broke at his cold invasion of my life, my dark secrets slapped onto paperwork for him to peruse. I had asked him to be patient and trust me but this…this was beyond belief. I flung the file on his desk and quickly gathering my things I left, this time slamming the door with such force I heard the framed picture in the hallway smash to the floor.