by LJ Bradley
She trailed her fingers up and down my spine then leaned in to touch her tongue to my nipple. “Is this okay?”
My eyes closed, and I stroked her hair. “Yeah.”
She licked my nipple again and her hands went on the move, shifting to the waistband of my jeans. While her mouth played over my chest she flicked the button open and dragged my fly down. I knew I was in trouble when even those awkward movements got my heart thumping. “What are you doing down there?” I asked, opening my eyes again.
She must have heard the humour in my voice because she let out a laughing breath and lifted her head. “Just taking a look. If that’s okay.”
Before she could go any further, I grabbed hold of her face and pressed my lips to hers. “It’s all good. Everything.” She had to know I didn’t care how or where she touched me. Just having her near me at all when I’d wanted it for years was more than I could have hoped for tonight.
Sadie looked up at me for a long beat, then smiled as if she’d made up her mind about something. “Fine, but I should probably even things up before I get you out of your pants.”
She didn’t give me a chance to question her, she just stepped back and started popping buttons open on her top. Her fingers fumbled a bit while she worked, but she pushed on like a trooper as if nothing could hold her back anymore. My heartbeat sped as I watched her. I’d imagined her this way more times than I could count, but not one of my thoughts could compare to the real thing.
Right here.
With me.
Jesus.
When the last button slipped free, the look in her eyes switched to something a little more vulnerable and my pants suddenly felt waaay too tight.
Her hands stilled, and she sent me a pleading look that made me want to hug her until she’d stopped overthinking. “Mason, this is… arrrgh. It’s the first time anyone’s seen me like this.”
I’d never thought too much about who she’d been with in the past, nor had I expected her to put her life on hold while I waited for the right time to make my move. I’d only ever wanted her to be happy, to do whatever it took to get to that place. Despite all that, I couldn’t deny it made me happy knowing I’d get to be the one who shared this moment with her.
“Like what?” I asked. “Show me.”
She huffed out a laugh and spared the ceiling a glance. “You’re not making this easy on me. You could just take the lead and undress me, you know.”
“I know.” The temptation of that cute little navel combined with the inner curve of her breasts didn’t exactly make life easy on me either. She had to know that. I wanted to flick the material out of the way and get a good start on feeling her up.
“But you want me to show you what I want. How far I want to go.”
She didn’t have to roll her eyes. I could hear it in her voice. With my fingers resting beneath her chin, I touched my mouth to hers and said softly, “Intelligent women are such a turn-on.”
She made the sexiest growling sound, then shoved me off her and moved her hands back to the opening on her top. My humour disappeared as I watched her, my breaths slowing to the point where I’d be holding them in if she didn’t put an end to the suspense soon.
Just when the anticipation had reached an unbearable level, she let loose a sigh and pulled the left side away to reveal one stunning, round breast.
She was small and firm, in perfect proportion to her toned, tight little body. Her nipple sat up hard as a pebble against her pale skin, begging me to flick it with my tongue just like she’d done to me. I quirked an eyebrow while my insides churned and pushed for more. Always more. “Only one?” I asked. “I never picked you for a tease.”
I made sure to keep my tone light with her, so she’d never mistake anything I said for criticism. When her mouth twitched at the corners I knew I’d achieved my goal. “That’s a shame, I guess.”
“Not really.” It shouldn’t be this hard to hold back from grinning like an idiot. “I like it.”
Sadie laughed, and the other side of her shirt slipped down her arms. Whether the move had been intentional I had no idea. The pink fabric caught at her elbows before she let it fall to the floor. The movement combined with her laughter did some truly nice things to her body, but if she kept jiggling like that I’d lose it in no time.
I grabbed her wrists and pulled her against me, pressing her bare skin to mine for the first time. The sensation of her nipples brushing across my chest made her gasp, and she gripped my arms as if she couldn’t trust herself to stand without my support.
I dipped my head and brought my mouth closer to her ear. “You’re seriously, ridiculously beautiful.”
“Mason.” She arched against me and let out a moan. Without warning she turned her head and kissed me. Hard. Her eagerness right off the bat threw me for about three seconds, then I snaked my arm around her waist and gave as good as I got.
Her hands dived into the hair at the back of my head and she pressed her tongue to mine. Her lithe body moved against the length of me, her hips pushing closer to the hardness she didn’t seem to be able to get enough of now. I moved one hand down to her ass, grabbing her and grinding her against me. She felt so fucking good. Her breasts mashed to my chest, her desperate breaths puffing across my cheek. It was as if she wanted to climb me, she needed to be that close.
The kiss went on until it reached the stage I either needed to be inside her or pull back to get control of the situation. Even though it was the last thing I wanted to do, I broke the connection and dragged in a breath, working on ignoring the heat of her skin, her scent and softness. When I felt like I could talk without begging, I gripped her chin and planted a loud kiss on her mouth. “Get on the bed.”
Sadie lifted her jaw as if she wanted another kiss instead. “You’re telling me what to do? That wasn’t our agreement.”
“It is now.” Mostly so I could get some much-needed space while I got a handle on this raging need that had taken over.
She shifted in my arms and our gazes clashed, hers filled with heat and wonder, mine likely wild and bordering on insane. Her chin tilted upward and her mouth curled up on one side. “Make me.”
Two words. Two words and she had this carnal, male need to dominate her surging inside me. I shoved my hand under her hair and grabbed a good fistful before my mouth crashed down on hers. Her body stiffened at my forcefulness, but to her credit she caught on and didn’t seem to have any trouble matching my pace.
She surprised me by pushing my chest to let me know she could play the game, too. Her aggression had me torn between laughing and groaning. In the end I did both as I braced my free arm beneath her and lifted her from the floor.
When I turned and stepped closer to the bed, she made a muffled sound against my mouth and strained to get closer to me. With another wild, tongue-filled kiss, I loosened my hold on her and let her drop to the mattress. Before she had time to regain her bearings I climbed over her and lowered my chest until our bodies were aligned again. The feel of her underneath me, all soft and warm and more than willing, had me dipping my head to kiss her nice and slow so we could both savour the sensations this time around.
God, she made the most erotic sounds. Low and husky with soft, surprised breaths in between. Her hands came up to my hair while we kissed, clutching the strands in a firm grip that sent a shot of desire straight to my groin.
As the kiss ended I nuzzled her throat, then, unable to resist the lure of her naked breasts a second longer, my mouth travelled lower. Her body went rigid as she waited for me to make contact, and when I cupped her breast and flicked the hardened tip with my tongue, she let a rush of air. Her hips shifted beneath me, lifting then twisting. Her hands moved to my shoulders, holding me close. I took that as a sign of encouragement and gave her nipple a good, firm suck.
“Maaason.”
My name sounded like a plea. I groaned and squeezed her other breast.
She spread her legs, making a soft keening sound when I moved between h
er thighs. Her chest rose and fell with heavy breaths, her heat penetrating the clothing that still separated us. I knew a turned-on woman when I saw one, but I needed to know her limits.
I lifted my head to make sure I had her full attention. “If you want to slow down I just need a minute.”
She closed her eyes, and I thought for sure she’d tell me we were done for the night. Just as I began mentally shoving down this insane need I had to be inside her, her eyes opened and she gave me the smallest of smiles. “I put condoms in the bedside drawer. Just in case.”
Relief poured through me and the desire came rushing back full force. “Interesting. It sounds like you were planning on taking advantage of me all along.”
She narrowed her eyes. “You wish. I planned on throwing the bait out there but I thought it would take longer to reel you in. Silly me forgot how easy you are.”
“Oh, I’m easy?” I held back a smile and grabbed her hands, linking my fingers with hers and resting them above her head. “You’re the one who’s lying topless on a bed begging for some action.”
“You’re topless, too,” she pointed out. “And I’m not begging.”
“You will be.” I delivered a shallow, testing thrust and she rewarded me with a squirm.
With a breathy laugh she yanked her hands free and pushed my shoulders until I gave in and rolled onto my back. As she leaned over me to open the bedside drawer, seeing her look more relaxed now came as a relief. I wanted tonight to be memorable for all the right reasons—for her and me.
After some rummaging around, Sadie sat beside me again with her prize. She dived into the box then tore off a square and tossed it my way. It landed on my crotch but I somehow managed not to laugh. Watching her pause before tearing another one off had me losing the battle the second time around.
“A little optimistic, aren’t we?”
She turned toward me more fully and I couldn’t keep my gaze from dropping to her bare breasts. I’d known all along she had a great body, but seeing it up close, half-naked and mine for the taking? It messed with my head... and other parts of me.
“You said you’d be my plaything,” she reminded me. “And you’re not going back on your word. You’re mine tonight—all night—and I’m making the most of every minute, whether you like it or not.”
I raised my brow at that last part.
She smiled and half-shrugged. “You’ll like it.”
Before I could come up with a response, she dropped onto her butt beside me. With a brief shimmy that sent my pulse racing, she stripped off her pants and underwear and sent them flying over the side of the bed. Her socks followed soon after, and I gave her the side eye. “Should I be worried?” I asked.
Her eyes glimmered as she moved over me, and I wondered where the almost shy girl from before had gone. I loved seeing the changes in her, how she could slip from awkward to take-charge and would be back to coy sometime soon. She positioned one leg either side of my body and her bare ass came to rest on the bulge in my jeans. “Probably not. You’re not the one who has to fit a giant, legendary penis inside them.”
“And thank God for that.”
It gave me a kick hearing her laugh and knowing I was the reason for it. I palmed her thighs and looked her over—all of her—while she did the same to me. When my gaze lifted to hers again the amusement slipped from her features and understanding took its place.
“We’re really doing this,” she said.
Her expression didn’t give much away, so I couldn’t tell for sure what she was thinking. “I meant what I said before.”
She gave me a fleeting smile. “I know you did—and I still want to do it. I’m just nervous.”
We both went quiet for a beat, and she took me in like she was trying to memorise every detail. Her attention dropped to my mouth and her fingertips stroked a line down the centre of my chest. A breath shuddered from her, then she swallowed and met my eyes again.
We’d always had a strong connection between the two of us, but I’d never seen her look more open than she did in that moment. Emotions I didn’t know what to do with rose to the surface, and all I could do was lie there and let them happen. Other women may have come before her, but I hadn’t felt this kind of intimacy before, not with anyone.
I didn’t get the chance to think through what came out of my mouth next. The words flowed free all on their own. “I love you, Sadie.”
Her eyes widened for a fraction of a second then grew wet with tears. She dragged in a breath and blinked to set them free. Her chin dropped to her chest and she released a harsh sigh, letting the words hang between us just long enough for me to wonder if I’d told her far too soon. But then her head lifted and she looked straight at me. “How long have you loved me?”
The answer came easy. “Always. In different ways.”
She sat there watching me for the longest time, either unaware of her nakedness or at least not self-conscious about it anymore. When she leaned down to kiss me, I slipped my fingers around her nape and held her close. We took it slow this time around, our hands and mouths in no hurry. Her tongue swept against mine, gentle at first then more insistent the longer it went on. The second our mouths parted, she placed a peck on my cheek and said quietly, “I love you, too.”
Poleaxed. Just like that. I struggled to drag in air and my heart felt like it might beat right through my ribcage. I held her close, plastering her body against mine. Before I could come up with a response, she pressed her mouth to my throat then trailed her lips up and over my jaw. “I want you inside me, Mason. I don’t want to wait anymore.”
And with those words she set off an entirely different reaction inside me. “You’re killing me here,” I said. Truth be told I probably wanted this a hell of a lot more than she did, but I knew better than to ask if she was a hundred percent sure. I grabbed the condom she’d launched at me and raised my brows. “Do you want to put this on?”
“Yeah.” Sadie pulled back and glanced down at the bottom half of my body. “I’m not the expert here, but wouldn’t it be easier if you weren’t wearing jeans?”
“I’m guessing that might help.”
She smiled and climbed off me, shuffling on her knees to the end of the bed. Every one of her movements created a new angle that made my mouth go dry, but she was so natural about it I doubted she had a single clue what she was doing to me. Her hands moved to waistband of my jeans and she sent me a look.
I had no idea how far she’d gone with a guy. You could still do plenty without the removal of clothes or penetration, but the way her lower lip disappeared between her teeth made me think she’d never made it to this stage before. “Might want to move back or you’ll lose an eye.”
Her huff of laughter made me smile. “Those were rumours. You told me so yourself.”
“I said the number of women I’ve been with was a gross exaggeration. I didn’t say anything about… that.”
She stared at the open fly of my jeans. “Oh.”
“Here, let me help.” I lifted my hips to shove my jeans and underwear down my thighs. Sadie watched on with an expression that only made me want her more—part apprehension, part fascination. Once I’d lowered my jeans far enough to let my erection spring free, her mouth snapped shut and she made a squeaking noise in her throat.
That sound could have been taken either way. I’d seen enough positive and negative reactions not to jump to conclusions, but when she reached out to touch me the look in her eyes turned hot and urgent. Her fingers closed around me, her touch careful like she thought she could hurt me. With a heavy breath I covered her hand with mine and shut my eyes.
“Mason.”
The awe in her voice… God, I wanted to flip her onto her back and climb over her. My eyes opened, and when her fingers clasped me in a testing squeeze, I fought the need to close them again.
She gave me a brief smile, then her brows drew together as she stroked me up and down. “Is this going to… you know… fit?”
My
experience meant I at least knew of a few ways to make it easier for her. I nodded. “We’ll take it slow.”
The worry eased from her features and she reached for the condom, showing a level of trust in me that shouldn’t have surprised me—but it did. Her eyes flicked to mine as she tore the packet open. I gave her a reassuring smile and kicked the rest of my clothing off, watching as she directed another glance down my body. The way she kept looking but hadn’t built the confidence to be more obvious about it yet turned me the hell on.
Sadie tossed the empty packet aside and wiggled the condom between two fingers. Her eyes were filled with those unpredictable nerves I’d seen come and go throughout the night, but her smile looked determined enough. She climbed over me again and took hold of my cock, the feel of her body straddling mine making me pull in a breath.
Breathing only became more of a challenge when she gave me a squeeze and said, “Let’s do this.”
CHAPTER FIVE
Sadie
My heart was pounding like crazy. Combined with the churning in my stomach and the uncontrollable excitement rushing through me, I felt like I was going out of my mind. I may have been faking a good game to give the impression I didn’t have butterflies fluttering out of control in my stomach, but in reality? Yep, scared shitless.
The reason for my thumping heart lay resting in the palm of my hand. My fingers curled around Mason’s erection, then slowly ran up the length of him. Since he’d revealed it to me I’d been sneaking looks every chance I got, and I’d done plenty of investigating while I rolled the condom in place. But now… now I had to fit this fascinating, intimidating part of him inside me.
As if he’d picked up on my nerves, Mason threaded his fingers into my hair and looked me in the eyes. He didn’t try to rush me or convince me everything would be okay. He just pressed his lips to mine and drew me into the slowest, deepest of kisses, his hands keeping me secure while his mouth relaxed me. He dragged me into a sensual world I’d have been happy to stay in for as long as he wanted.
