Stronger With Us (The Strength Series Book 3)

by JA Hensley

  “Ah, okay. Well, whatever has possessed you to act like this needs to come back often. Now, go and do what you need to do because I want you inside me soon.”

  “Yes, ma’am,” I say with a salute before leaving the bathroom.

  Instead of going downstairs, I concentrate on getting the bed the way I want it. I fluff the pillows and pull the blankets down. I thought about scattering rose petals, but I know Christin would just make a comment about having flowers stuck in her butt crack. So, I light candles all around the room and make it as romantic as possible, just like in the books she likes to read.

  When I’m satisfied that I’ve done everything I can, I go back into the bathroom to get her. She’s still in the tub, with her head back on the pillow, eyes closed, and a soft purring noise coming from her lips. She has never looked more beautiful than she does completely relaxed and covered in bubbles. I turn the jets off, and she opens her eyes slowly.

  “Come on, beautiful, let’s get you out of there before you start to prune,” I whisper as I bend down to lift her from the water. I put her feet down and wrap her in the towel I had set on the edge of the tub. She doesn’t say a word while she lets me dry her off. I’m thrilled she’s letting me take care of her for once.

  “You’re too good to me,” she mumbles.

  “Not even close. I’m just glad you’re letting me do this for you without fighting me.”

  “Hmmm, you can do this whenever you feel like it.”

  I pick her up and carry her naked to the bed. My clothes hit the floor in record time, and I crawl up her body and cover it with mine.

  Brushing a few strands of hair from her face, I look into her eyes and see trust reflected back. I lean down and kiss her like she wanted me to when she got home. I take my time, exploring her mouth and nibbling on her lips. She wraps her arms around my neck and pulls me even closer.

  I kiss my way down her neck, taking my time to hit the places under her ears that make her squirm. Then I get to her amazing breasts and suck one nipple into my mouth while I cover the other with my hand, pinching and rolling it. I’m rewarded with moans and her nails digging into my shoulders, which only makes me harder.

  When I get down to her gloriously bare pussy, I dive in like a man starved. Using my thumbs to part her lips, I lick and suck on her clit. She reaches down and pulls my hair as I drive her over the edge.

  “Need you, now. Please. Jude, please fuck me.”

  “Soon, sweetheart. I’m not done here,” I say as I go back to fucking her with my tongue and teasing her clit. I work her until she’s screaming through another orgasm before I move back up her body.

  “You are spectacular,” I say looking into her eyes. “I don’t think I’ll ever get enough of you.”

  “I’d like to get all of you right now,” she says as she wraps her legs around my waist, pulling my cock into her slickness. I slide into her pussy and moan as I fill her until I'm balls deep. She calls my name at the same time, holding me to her.

  “God, I love you,” I say as I feel her walls clamp down on me.

  “I love you, too. I never thought I would have this, but I’m so glad I do,” she says as tears fill her eyes. I kiss her lips and her cheeks where the tears are leaving marks.

  She loosens her grip on my hips, and I start to move. I know how much she likes my piercing, and I angle myself so that it hits her G-spot. She has me so worked up I know I’m not going to last long, but I don’t care. I love this woman, and I will always give her what she wants.

  “More, babe. I need you to fuck me harder,” she says as her back arches up and her head tilts back. I get on my knees for leverage and pick up her hips, pulling her onto me. I can feel my orgasm building, the fire settling at the base of my spine.

  “Give it to me, sweetheart. I need one more,” I say as I use my thumb to flick her clit. That’s all it takes and she’s screaming unintelligible words as her orgasm washes over her. I’m pulled under with her and I shout my release, coming harder than I ever have.

  I roll us over and wrap her up in my arms, rubbing circles on her back.

  “You’re amazing, you know? I think I might have passed out for a second,” she says.

  “I aim to please,” I smile down at her.

  “Mmm, you do that quite well,” she says placing a kiss on my chest.

  “I have a couple other things planned for us. Do you think you can sit up?”

  “Yeah, if I have to.”

  “Let me go get a washcloth and get you cleaned up.” I roll away from her and move into the bathroom, where I have a washcloth covering my next surprise. I run the hot water until it’s at the perfect temperature before wetting the cloth. When I walk back into the bedroom, Christin is curled up on her side facing me. She’s completely relaxed and still glowing. I walk quickly to the bed, kneeling on the floor to push her legs open, cleaning myself from her skin. She opens her eyes and smiles at me.

  “You’re incredible, you know that? Never in my wildest dreams did I think someone would open up my heart the way you have.”

  I set the washcloth on the floor and pick up the box I have. I open the lid and stare at the diamond and sapphire ring that I bought. It’s not a traditional engagement ring, but Christin isn’t a traditional woman. I take a deep breath and meet her eyes.

  “When I first met you, it was under less than ideal circumstances. But you took care of me with more compassion than I deserved. I had a lot to get straight in my life, but I never forgot about you. I spent so many nights staring at the ceiling thinking about your eyes and your fiery personality. I knew then that I wanted to be in your world, but I didn’t know how to be worthy of you. The past eight months have taught me a lot of lessons. I hope that I’ve proven to you that I will do everything in my power to make you happy and keep you safe. I love you, Christin, and I would be the happiest man on the planet if you would be my wife.”

  I put the box on the bed and hold my breath, waiting for her answer. She looks at the ring and back at me a couple times before shaking her head.

  “You’re proposing to me while we’re both naked and still recovering from a hot set?”

  “Are you really busting my balls about this?”

  “Yes, I am. Jude, you are a crazy man,” she says as she continues to shake her head. I start to get scared that she’s going to say no.

  “I’m crazy about you,” I say with a smile.

  “You’re cheesy, too. But I can’t deny that I love you, and you do make me feel safe.”

  She stops talking and stares down at the ring. My stomach starts to turn over, and I feel lightheaded. I don’t know what I’ll do if she turns me down.

  The feel of her hand on my cheek brings me out of my panic-stricken thoughts. My eyes find hers, and she’s smiling.

  “I would be very happy to be your wife, Jude Schafer.” My face breaks out in the biggest grin, and I pull the ring out of the box to slide on her finger. I kiss her hand and then stand to kiss her lips.

  “Thank you. I know that you take pride in being a strong, independent woman. Hopefully, though, we’ll be stronger as an us,” I say as I stare into her eyes.

  “I think we will be,” she says as she pulls me down to the bed and captures my lips. I know that there is no place on earth I’d rather be than with her.

  THE END

  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

  First I want to acknowledge the readers. Without you, there would be no reason to write. Thank you for taking a chance on my books and supporting me.

  Pam Herald, you are my constant cheerleader. You’ve been with me from the beginning and I can’t thank you enough for all you do!

  Sydney Logan, Amber Nation and Kate Roth, you are the best plotting partners I know! You’re also the best friends I have! Kate, thanks for a kick-ass cover design!

  Karen Camp and Momma Newberry. You make me laugh and you make signings even more fun. I love you!

  Eric David Battershell and Burton Hughes thank you for your vision,
your professionalism, and your talent. The cover shot is absolutely perfect.

  Danielle Goodwin, I appreciate all that you do to help me with my words and to support me. Thank you so much!

  Ena Burnett and the Enticing Journey staff. I call you my PR firm and you do an amazing job with promoting my books!

  My students, co-workers, fellow basketball moms, and my parents, thank you for being so excited for me and encouraging me to keep going.

  Other books by JA Hensley

  Stronger With Him (Strength Series Book 1)

  Stronger With Her (Strength Series Book 2)

  Wedding Dreams

  Awards:

  Wedding Dreams

  Amazon USA Best Seller Erotica Category #91

  With This Ring: Amazon USA Free Erotica #1

  Stronger With Him (Strength Series #1)

  Amazon Best Seller Romantic Suspense: Australia #60; Canada #23; USA #92

  Winner: Sexiest Alpha Male—Ever After Author Event Readers' Choice

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  J.A. Hensley's debut novel, Wedding Dreams, was named an Amazon Erotica Best Seller. She loves smut of all kinds and is a reader first. J.A. is constantly working on a new project, whether it's writing or working in her craft room. She lives in the Midwest with her husband and daughter, and spends her days teaching college students about social work and human sexuality.