First she circled one with her tongue then followed with her teeth. It was the teeth that got her a reaction. When she lightly scraped against the small nub, his hips jerked underneath her.
“Maya.” His voice was strained.
“Always so impatient,” she murmured against his skin. She moved lower, trailing kisses across the taut planes of his stomach.
He threaded his fingers through her hair the lower she went. When she reached his cock, she couldn’t help but smile. He was perfect. She rubbed her cheek against his erection and his fingers tightened on her head. Not hard but with enough pressure to let her know what he wanted. As if she couldn’t tell.
She thought about continuing to tease him but his abdomen and thigh muscles were bunched so tight she decided to give him a reprieve. Instead of kissing and nibbling her way down his cock, she completely lowered her mouth over it and sucked hard. Just the way he liked it. She ran her tongue up the bottom of his shaft and felt her nipples harden when he groaned and muttered something incoherent.
His entire body shuddered when she sucked him in to her mouth again. And again and again.
Even though they’d been together for years, she loved getting this reaction out of him. When they’d first gotten married the sex had been raw and hard with very little teasing. The climaxes were always hot, but now it was fun to take their time with each other. Or at least she liked taking her time. Sometimes he still got impatient.
Gripping his balls with one of her hands, she lightly tugged and simultaneously ran her tongue around the ridge of his plum-shaped head. He shuddered again.
“I want to taste you too,” he gasped out.
She lifted her head and started to tell him she wasn’t finished when she realized what he wanted.
“Turn around.” It wasn’t a request. After all this time his commanding tone turned her brain to mush.
Holding him tight because she didn’t want to let go of her grip on his cock, she shifted her body around.
As she straddled his chest, she didn’t get a chance to situate herself before he grasped her thighs and tugged her back. His hold was hard and dominating.
When he pulled her pussy closer to his face she tensed. It was stupid but instinctive. She knew he loved her body but she felt so exposed in this position and after years of being married, she couldn’t help feeling insecure sometimes.
“Relax, sweetheart.” His voice had a calming effect.
Pushing out a deep breath, she leaned forward to take him in her mouth. Focusing on his pleasure was the perfect distraction. As she did, she felt his tongue dance against her lips. It was hard to concentrate on what she was doing when he started teasing her like that.
He ran his tongue up and down her slit, making her body ache for more. Her inner vaginal walls tightened when he stroked his tongue inside her. The different angle allowed him deeper penetration and tore a sigh from her.
As she took his cock into her mouth, she groaned against it, hoping he could feel the vibrations. With his hands firmly holding her thighs apart, he continued caressing her with his tongue. The light flicks were pleasurable, but she wanted more. She tried to move her hips but he held her immobile.
He shifted down a little and with his tongue, pushed back the hood of her clit. The hardened bud pulsed and begged for more of his attention. Spread open wide for him, she was unable to move as he licked and teased her. The sensation was an erotic contradiction. Normally she hated giving up control but for this and for him, she’d make an exception.
Knowing she was close to climax, she increased her movements against his hard shaft. Taking him fully in her mouth she fought her gag reflex each time she lowered her mouth over him.
Faster and faster she moved. His sac pulled up tight and she knew he was close to coming.
So was she. She slightly lowered herself as she sucked him and let her breasts rub against his taut, lower body. The light, grazing action against her aroused peaks was exactly what she needed.
Colin let go of his grip on her thighs as he increased momentum against her clit. He pulled back for a moment. “Sit up.”
She didn’t want to. Her instincts fought him because she wanted to continue sucking him but she listened because she knew he wouldn’t disappoint her.
As she sat up, he increased the pressure of his licks. The harder he stroked his tongue against her sensitive bundle of nerves, the more she lost control. Her thighs trembled and her hips jerked as she moved against his face.
When he growled against her pussy, the tremor added to her pleasure and her orgasm ripped free.
A burst of pure ecstasy surged through her. She started climaxing and reached out to hold onto something, anything, when he slid out from under her. The abrupt loss of his mouth made her cry out. Before she could react he grabbed her hips and flipped her around.
“Hold on to the headboard.” His words were an unsteady growl.
He didn’t have to tell her twice.
As she started to clutch onto it, he pummeled into her. In one strong stroke, he filled her completely. She was wet and still coming but the intrusion of his cock was what she needed.
His thick length was firmly embedded inside her. Before she could move against him, he pulled out then slammed into her again.
The bed shook dangerously with the action. Her body welcomed him as he moved inside her over and over. Her inner walls were still milking him as her climax extended.
She fought to catch her breath but he wasn’t allowing her. As he thrust into her with barely restrained control, his palms slid down her extended arms, over her rib cage, until they settled on her hips and held tight. Her skin tingled everywhere his hands and fingers and mouth had been and her stomach muscles clenched impossibly tight.
He was sure to leave bruises with his hold but she didn’t care. She loved it when he took her like this. Loved it when he lost control.
With a low groan he slammed into her pussy one last time as he emptied himself inside her. As his hot warmth filled her she felt her knees go weak. Before she could collapse onto the sheets, Colin wrapped a firm hand around her waist and turned over on to his back.
When he did, he lifted and turned her as if she weighed nothing until she splayed against his chest.
“You’re mine,” he murmured as his hands strayed to her ass. He lightly dug his fingers into her tender skin as his mouth sought out hers.
He invaded her mouth with his tongue, dancing and teasing in the most demanding manner. As he did, she felt his cock lengthen again. She should be too tired, too sated—and so should he—but her body tensed again in anticipation for the second round. Experience told her he would be softer, sweeter this time, and she’d definitely be sore later.
* * * * *
David steered his truck into the garage but kept the door open so he could unload it. In an effort to keep Jade off of his mind he’d decided to paint his home office. He’d vowed to give her one day.
One damn day. That was it.
Then they were talking things out. More than talking if he had any say over it. He’d just been getting started the other night.
He lugged a couple of one-gallon cans of paint out of the back of his truck and shut the tailgate. Keeping himself busy was the only option until he talked to her. He’d taken time off work and he didn’t want to get involved with anything that might distract him and drag him out of town. At the top of the stairs, his cell phone rang. His heart sped up, and he fumbled to put the paint cans down. When he glanced at the number, he cursed the disappointment that raged through him. He was acting like a fucking teenager with a crush.
He flipped open his phone and walked into his office. “Hey, man.”
“David. I hear you’re back in town for a while,” said Colin Sullivan, Jade’s brother-in-law.
“Yeah, I’m taking time off from work. Mainly I’m fixing up the house.” David got along with Colin, but it was strange for him to be calling.
“We’re having a barbe
que with some of the guys from work next Saturday around noon. The whole family will be there. I thought you might like to come.”
“Sure. I remember where you guys live.”
“Great.”
There was a prolonged moment of silence, and David was under the distinct impression that the invitation to dinner wasn’t the reason for the call. “Is that the only reason you called?”
“Not exactly. Look, if I’m out of line then just say so. I don’t know what you did, but you pissed Jade off something fierce. Maya met her for lunch today and now all of a sudden she wants me to set Jade up with this guy from work. I’m putting it off out of respect for you.” He paused and cleared his throat. “Is there any reason I shouldn’t?”
“You know about…” He trailed off.
Colin snorted. “Of course I know how you feel. So does Maya. I can’t believe it’s taken you this long to do anything about it.”
“She wasn’t ready.”
“Well, she’s ready now, and you need to undo whatever it is that made her so angry.”
“She’s angry?” That didn’t make any sense.
“Oh yeah. About what, I’m not exactly sure.”
“You didn’t ask Maya about it?”
“Hell no. I stay out of their business,” Colin grunted.
“All right. Thanks for the call, I appreciate it. Oh, about that date—”
Colin cut him off before he could finish. “I know. It’s not going to happen.”
“Thanks, man. I’ll see ya next weekend.”
Once they disconnected David draped old sheets over the sparse furniture in his office. While he worked, Colin’s words echoed in his brain. He couldn’t understand why Jade would be angry. It’s not as if he’d hurt her or pushed her into doing something she was uncomfortable with.
About halfway through the room, he stopped mid-stroke. He pulled out his phone and dialed the number of someone he really didn’t want to talk to.
Heather picked up on the second ring. “Hey, baby. Did you change your mind about seeing me while I’m in town?”
Involuntarily, he balled one hand into a fist and tightened his grip on the phone with the other. He tried to keep his annoyance in check, but it was hard with her grating voice chirping in his ear. “Listen, did anyone stop by this morning when I was in the shower?”
She laughed in that annoying way of hers that made him envision running his head through a wall just so he wouldn’t have to hear her. “Maybe.”
“Heather, don’t play games with me. Did someone stop by or not?” He couldn’t believe he’d ever dated this woman, however brief it had been.
She sighed exaggeratedly. “Yes, some tiny little woman came by. I got rid of her.”
That was all he needed to hear. Of course Heather would have insulted Jade and she’d probably answered the door wearing— Oh shit. His heart dropped when he realized what Jade must think of him. “What did she say?” His teeth were clenched so tight he was surprised enamel wasn’t shooting out his ears.
“I don’t remember. She said she’d talk to you later or something. Is she the reason you don’t want to see me? You’ve got to be kidding!”
“I’ve got to go. Don’t come by here again.” He disconnected before she could respond.
Now things made sense. Heather was one of the few women he’d dated for longer than a week. He hadn’t seen her in over two years, but he’d run into her in the Caribbean on his last job. She’d made it pretty obvious she was still interested. He’d brushed her off, using work as an excuse, but since she was doing a photo shoot on one of the local beaches, she’d stopped by that morning and refused to leave. He’d told her he was taking a shower and that she better be gone by the time he got out. Yet when he returned to the room he found her half-naked, draped across his bed. Under different circumstances he might have taken her up on her offer.
But she wasn’t Jade.
If Heather had answered his door looking like that no wonder Jade was pissed. Despite the urge to rush over to Jade’s store immediately, he finished up with the room. He was going to talk to her about this at her house, not at work where anyone could overhear. And if he tried to call, he guessed she’d hang up on him. Not that he’d blame her. Tonight there would be no distractions and nowhere for her to go.
Chapter Eight
Jade turned underneath the showerhead and sighed in appreciation. The massaging jet streams pounded against her back, easing some of her tension. For the tenth time tonight she wondered why she’d thought babysitting would be a fun idea. Her young nephews were finally asleep. After an hour of coaxing. She’d fixed a simple dinner of grilled cheese sandwiches and milk because that’s what they’d wanted. As soon as she put their meals in front of them however, they demanded pancakes. Trying to be the cool aunt, she’d obliged. However, when they pounded their tiny little fists on the table and demanded hot dogs, she put her foot down. They were lucky they were so adorable.
Just as she finished towel drying her hair, the faint sound of the doorbell startled her. At first, she thought she’d imagined it, but when she opened the bathroom door, she heard the distinctive chime again.
“What on earth?” she mumbled. No one ever just stopped by. Especially not after nine o’clock in the evening. She quickly threw on a thick, pink terrycloth robe. The doorbell rang a third time and she sprinted down the stairs. She didn’t want the boys waking up. Not after she’d just gotten them to sleep.
Without bothering to look through the peephole, she slung open the door. David stood there, clasping his hands in front of him. She stared, momentarily speechless, but when he opened his mouth, she shoved the door closed.
Or, she tried to.
She’d almost taken him by surprise, but her slight pause gave him the advantage. In one quick movement, he stuck his brown boot in the way.
“Jade, will you please listen to what I have to say?” Using his shoulder, David pried the door open wider.
It was useless to physically battle him so she stepped back and crossed her arms over her chest. Without shoes or proper clothes, she felt devoid of battle gear. It was as if he’d timed it intentionally when she was at her most vulnerable. “I have nothing to say to you.”
“Fine. I’ll stay out here all night. I won’t be quiet either, I can promise you that. I’m sure it will give the neighbors something to talk about.” He removed his foot from the door and stared at her expectantly.
She couldn’t tell if he was being serious, but she didn’t want to take any chances. Lately he’d been full of surprises. “Whatever. You can come in for a minute. But I’m only letting you in so you won’t wake up Brian and Owen with your incessant bell ringing. You should have called first.”
“You wouldn’t have answered. Wait a minute, who?” His eyes narrowed dangerously.
“Who what?”
“Who’s here?” he asked through gritted teeth.
“Brian and Owen. Maya’s little boys. They’re spending the night.” She spoke slowly and deliberately, as if talking to a small child. What did he think, she was having an orgy at her house?
“Oh. Of course.” His face instantly relaxed.
Instant irritation boiled up inside Jade. He shouldn’t feel relief. What she did was none of his business. “What did you think? That I had two men here at once?”
Without waiting for an answer she turned and walked back to the kitchen. Her legs jerked underneath her, but she couldn’t do anything about it. She wasn’t sure what he was doing here and after she’d seen that woman at his house this morning she didn’t even want to look at him.
She grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge in an effort to keep her hands from shaking. When she turned around she glared at him, waiting for his answer.
He stood in the entry looking dark, angry and good enough to eat. “No.”
The feral gleam in his eyes should have been enough to silence her. But she was angry, and she wanted to hurt him. “Even if I did have men here, it�
��s none of your business.”
A long moment passed in which he watched her, silently. Her breathing was shallow and her heart thumped wildly against her rib cage. The tick of the wall clock and their breathing were the only sounds in the room. He stared at her hungrily, which only served to confuse her more. She’d seen that half-naked woman at his house with her own two eyes. Did he require so much sex that one woman a day wasn’t enough? She hugged her arms around her body, willing him to disappear. Why wouldn’t he just leave her alone?
“Jade, stop. I know exactly what you’re thinking so just stop.” Without warning he stalked toward her, his steps slow and deliberate, like a wolf homing in on its prey. Her mind and body warred with each other.
“No, I will not stop. You obviously know what I saw, so if I want to entertain an entire fleet of sailors for an all-night orgy, I will. After today, I am officially none of your business. Or your friend.” She took perverse pleasure when a shadow of annoyance crossed his dark features.
“That’s where you’re wrong. You are most definitely my business. You have been for some time now.” His voice was low but strong.
She started to refute his words when it registered that he stood only inches away. Coherent speech proved to be an impossible task with him towering above. Not to mention his masculine, taunting scent confused her even more. It twined around her, caressing her like a soft breeze. She shouldn’t be feeling desire toward him now. Especially not now when he’d proved himself to be a liar.
“I think we need to talk about a few things.”
“What things?” She tried to keep her voice casual and uncaring.
“The woman at my house this morning for starters.” His dark eyebrows lifted.
Sucking in a deep breath, she ducked away from him and took a seat on one of the high-backed chairs. Why wouldn’t he leave her alone? She needed space between them so she could think straight. The man was a pro at crowding her personal space. “Fine. Talk.”
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