by R. J. Layer
Relief filled Jo as she stood and pulled Maria into her arms. “Not only possible, but likely.”
When Jo leaned in and kissed her with urgency, Maria slipped her hand under the back of Jo’s T-shirt. Slowly she moved her hand around to cup her breast and they moaned in unison. Maria’s touch was hot as she stroked Jo’s skin, igniting a spark low in her belly that spread like a white hot flame through her. Jo pulled back, breathless. Maria’s swollen lips glistened and her eyes flashed with a desire that threatened to undo her. When Maria’s thumb rubbed across one of her already hard nipples, Jo’s eyes drifted closed. Maria’s other hand wandered dangerously close to the waist of her boxers. The pulse between her legs throbbed. Her heart drummed so loud she was sure Maria could hear it too.
Maria’s lips touched her ear. “I want to touch all of you, Jo Marchal.” Maria pulled her hand from under her shirt and put it against Jo’s heart. “Every part.” She led Jo to the bedroom and backed her against the side of the bed. Slowly, deliberately she stripped off Jo’s shirt. Her eyes were a soft caress on Jo’s skin. When the back of Maria’s hand brushed down her stomach, Jo shivered. Maria pulled the boxers down, drawing her fingers over Jo’s thighs, her fingertips raising goose bumps in their wake. After guiding Jo down onto the bed, Maria removed her own clothes and snuggled against Jo’s side.
“Tell me how to please you.” Her fingers grazed over Jo’s stomach.
Jo touched her fingers to Maria’s cheek. “Touch me.”
Maria moved her hand to cover Jo’s breast. “Here?”
“That’s a good start.” A smile curved her lips.
Maria caught her nipple between her thumb and finger, gently pulling it fully erect. She leaned over and flicked her tongue across the hard peak. She sucked it between her lips and Jo moaned. Maria gave the other breast equal attention, soliciting another throaty moan. Jo closed her eyes, relishing the stimulation to the sensitive nerve endings. Sparks fired in every part of her body.
Maria’s fingers returned to her nipple. “You like this…” She kissed the corner of Jo’s mouth. “After last night and early this morning, I certainly do.”
Jo opened her eyes. Maria touched her in ways no one ever had. It wasn’t just sexual. It was gentle, curious and loving. Oh, it made her wet and she wanted Maria to take her to ecstasy with a need she’d never known. She wanted to feel Maria in every part of her.
When Maria’s hand slid down her abdomen, into her damp patch of curls and finally reached her center, Jo couldn’t breathe. She gasped when Maria’s fingers moved through her slick wetness.
“God, you feel so good,” Maria whispered into Jo’s ear, her fingers sliding back and forth. “Does this feel good?”
Jo couldn’t speak, her clenching thighs answered for her. She was drunk on passion and when Maria raised her head to look into her eyes, Jo saw the same passion burning in Maria’s eyes. She slipped her hand into Maria’s hair. “Please, Maria, kiss me while you touch me.”
Maria covered Jo’s lips as her fingers worked her swollen flesh. Jo’s body thrust against her hand. She groaned Maria’s name when the climax shook her, collapsing back into the bed while she continued to stroke her, Jo’s thighs quivering in response.
Against Jo’s lips, she murmured, “That went way too fast. I want much, much more of you.”
“I think that’s possible if you give me a couple minutes.” A smile tugged at Jo’s mouth.
Maria rested her head on Jo’s chest, listening to the steady drum of her heart. She knew she’d never felt this kind of complete, fulfilling connection with anyone—ever. She removed her hand from between Jo’s legs amidst moans of protest, then slid it around Jo’s waist.
“Was that as good for you as it was for me?”
“Mmm…” was Jo’s only reply.
Maria raised her head meeting Jo’s sparkling bright eyes. “That’s it, just mmm?” She circled her fingertip around Jo’s navel.
Jo exhaled deeply. “You’ve rendered me speechless and boneless. I think I could die a very happy cowgirl.” The corner of her mouth curled.
Maria narrowed her eyes. “There’ll be no dying now that I’ve found my true happiness.” She brushed her lips over Jo’s. “I think I might be in love with you, Jo Marchal. I know that I want to spend my life feeling like this with you. Want to be with you like this—always.” She watched as Jo’s eyes drifted closed and held her breath.
Maria’s words made Jo’s heart feel so light she feared it might float out of her chest. This was all she had ever wanted, everything she’d ever dreamed of. A happy family and someone she could trust with her heart. And she knew in her heart she could trust Maria with it.
“Like this, huh?” Jo wrapped Maria in her arms.
“Just like that…”
Jo pressed her lips to Maria’s temple. “I have a good feeling that’s possible too.”
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