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“Then don’t,” she said, stroking her hand down his cock, then back up. He groaned and, smiling, she did it again. He slipped a hand between her legs, fondling her before he sank a finger inside her.

“You’re wet for me.” His fingers continued to play over her sensitive flesh and when she widened her stance, he thrust another finger inside her.

“Yes.” Her head fell back and she moaned. He removed his fingers and she protested. “Liam.”

He played with her, his fingers and hands touching, learning, arousing. And he kissed her, first her mouth, then moving to each breast and sucking on them before returning to her mouth.

Finally, when she craved release so badly she nearly begged, he put his hands on her hips and pulled her forward. “Now, Val.”

She felt a thrill as he helped position her above his cock. Arms around his neck, she sank down on him slowly, feeling every inch of him, thick, hot, and filling her. He urged her up, almost pulling out entirely, but then slamming her back down. He did it again, his thumb rubbing her clit, driving her higher with each thrust. Her body tightened, her nerve endings fired, as her orgasm built until she exploded with a cry that he muffled as he kissed her. He continued to rock with her, growing impossibly bigger before he came inside her in an endless rush.

He lay back on the bed, bringing her with him to lay on his chest. He stroked her hair and kissed the corner of her mouth. She couldn’t help smiling, wondering how he could be so sweet and so sexy at the same time.

“Are you okay?”

She raised her head and looked at him. “Better than okay. I’m wonderful.”

“You certainly are.”

She smiled and before long they made love again. Val didn’t think she’d ever had a more perfect night.

Chapter Sixteen

Liam had knownmaking love with Val would be good, but he hadn’t known just how good it would be. The second time was even better than the first because he could go slower, and be more thorough. They were snuggled up with her head on his chest and his arm around her, almost dozing. Liam wasn’t usually highly analytical, especially after sex. But if he had to classify what he was feeling he’d say really, really good. Postcoital bliss?

Sure, he always felt good after sex. I mean, it was sex. What was not to like? But this was different. There was something about finally making love to Val and then lying here with her knowing she was his wife, and they were connected. They could make love whenever they wanted and that made him feel deeply content.

“You’re awfully quiet. We didn’t…we didn’t hurt you or the baby, did we?”

She laughed. More of a giggle. “No, Liam. We’re both good.”

“I’m in uncharted territory, you know.”

“To be honest, so am I. But from what I’ve read sex during pregnancy is just fine unless you’re having problems. And I’m not.”

“Oh. Well, good.”

“I was beginning to think it was never going to happen.”

“Funny,” he said. “I was thinking the same thing.”

“I thought…maybe you weren’t attracted to me and that’s why you waited.”

He tugged her head back and stared at her. “Not attracted to you? You’re kidding, right? I waited for you to be ready. Yeah, we’ve known each other a long time, but not in that way. I thought I was pretty clear on what I wanted and how much I wanted it. In fact, it’s been damn hard to keep my hands off you.”

She raised her head and looked at him with surprise. “Really?”

“Really. You’re a beautiful woman, Val. I’ve been attracted to you for a long time, but I thought I was too old for you. Hell, for a long time Iwastoo old for you. Besides, I thought Riley wouldn’t be okay with the two of us getting together. You saw what happened when he thought the baby was mine.”

“Riley is overprotective. You’re not that much older than me. It’s not like you’re twenty years older than I am. Besides, what would it matter if you were? They’re just numbers.”

“I guess I was used to thinking of you as off-limits.”

They were quiet for a bit then Val asked, “Liam? Do you regret getting married?”

“No. Do you?”

“No.”

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