41
“Don’t go yet,” Ria pouted, tossing her leg over mine as I attempted to get out of bed. “I’m too comfy.”
“I have to meet your brother at Mendi’s. We’re starting on the bathroom reno today. I was supposed to have it completed by now, but… well, you know the reason for the delay.”
She rested her hand on my stomach, directly below my healing wound.
“Do you think that’s a good idea? Should you be working yet?”
“I’ll be fine. Besides, Knox is gonna be doing most of the heavy lifting for me.”
“Does he know that?”
“Not yet.”
We shared a laugh, but on my second attempt to get up, her amusement died. “Just five more minutes.” She pulled on my arm. “I’ll let you play with my boobs.”
“I thought they were too sensitive.” Was I considering being late to meet Knox over the offer to play with her tits? Hell yeah, you are.
“Not as much these past couple days.” She pulled up her tank top to flash me, smiling big when my mouth dropped open.
“Damn, woman.” I reached to grab her, but she pulled away.
“Uh-uhh.” She shook her head. “No touching unless you lie back down.”
My teeth dug into my bottom lip while I contemplated. Play with Ria’s tits or listen to Knox’s mouth about me being late.
Tits?
Listening to his mouth?
Tits?
Yeah, tits won out.
“If you’re gonna twist my arm.” I sank back onto the bed, hoisting her on top of me for the best view in the house. “Take off your shirt.” She tossed her top aside, her tits perky and round, larger than usual. I was typically an ass man, of which she had a perfect one, but right now I was happy to switch sides. A slight tweak of her nipples had her groaning in pleasure.
“That feels good.” Another moan slipped past her lips, but if she made that noise again, I feared the rest of my restraint would slip away.
“I know what’ll feel even better.” I sat up and took her nipple into my mouth while I pinched the other. I stroked the pert bud with my tongue, lavishing her, teasing her. And myself. My dick was so hard, I ached for a release.
She entangled her fingers in my hair and pulled, throwing her head back as she moved back and forth. A thin layer of white cotton was all that shielded her pussy from me, and I bet if I dipped my fingers under the material and felt her now, she’d be soaked. All I had to do was bite down a little, and she’d lose it. Then there would be no holding back for either of us.
I wanted to cherish every single minute with this beautiful woman, but if I could wave a magic wand and make it tomorrow, I would. Then I could ravage her until she begged me to stop.
With every ounce of control left in me, I picked her up and moved her beside me. “Okay, that’s enough teasing. Knox is gonna kill me. I’m already a half hour late.”
“Nothing like hearing my brother’s name to kill the mood.”
“We have to kill the mood because we can’t do anything until tomorrow, remember?”
“All too well,” she responded, sticking her tongue out at me.
“Do that again, and I’ll make you put that tongue to good use.”
She threw her legs over the side of the bed and looked back at me over her shoulder. “Promises, promises.”
“I’ll remember you said that tomorrow.”
Even though I was running late, I reached for her, needing more time to be close to her, but she moved too quickly for me.
She was halfway across the room when she turned to look at me. “What’s the matter?” she asked.
“Nothing at all.”
“Then why are you still in bed? Didn’t you just say you’re late to meet my brother?” I remained quiet as I studied her face. “Why are you staring at me like that?” She shifted from one foot to the other.
“Because I can’t believe I love you.”
“Gee, thanks.”
I moved so quickly that I was in front of her before she could blink. “Sorry. I meant to say I can’t believe how much I love you.” I caressed the side of her face. “I never thought you were a possibility.” The slight crease between her brows made me smile. “I never had the luxury of dreaming when I was young. My only goal was to survive from one day to the next. I never gave my future much thought because I didn’t believe I had one. Then I met the guys, and too many years later, I met you. ”
Ria stepped into me. “If I met you any earlier, I would’ve been way too young for you. Gross,” she teased.
“Very funny.” I linked my fingers behind her back and pulled her close.
As if sensing I needed to hear the words, she wrapped her arms around my waist. “I love you, Paul Kingsley.” Her eyes widened in amusement when she said my full name, and for once, I didn’t mind the sound of it. “And I’m so happy we’re building this life together.”
Her love for me tethered me to her, so powerful that I felt indestructible, as if nothing could ever hurt me again. Except for her.
But that was a risk I willingly wanted to take over and over again.