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I chewed on my bottom lip, unsure if I could do it without causing him pain. “Uh… okay. I’ll try and be careful, but no promises.”

He snorted, but waited for me to get busy. Instead of pushing his jeans down, I ran my hands over his chest and down his stomach to the V of his groin. Using both hands, I turned them so my fingers were pointed down his thighs and began to move them lower. His earthy scent filled my nostrils, and I wondered why the hell I was taking so long.

Stone inhaled sharply, then tugged his jeans away from his body to finish the job.

“Whoa.” My eyes widened, and I glanced over his body while he kicked his jeans away from his feet. Now it was my turn to drink my fill, and he held perfectly still while my gaze roamed over every perfect inch of him. He literally took my breath away. “Wow.”

A satisfied grin split his lips before he moved toward me. I stepped his way at the same time, and our bodies crashed somewhere in the middle. I stood on my tiptoes and plastered my breasts against his chest. For some reason, I couldn’t seem to get close enough.

Stone picked me up and carried me into my bedroom. Laying me on my bed, he followed, taking me with him to his side. Gently holding my head, his frantic kisses stole my breath until I could hardly breathe.

We both pulled apart. Breathing heavily, he met my gaze. “I need a condom.”

Still breathless, I managed to speak. “I have some… right there. In my bedside table. Top drawer.”

Relief filled his eyes, and he stepped from the bed and pulled the drawer open, only taking a moment to find one and open the foil.

“Let me.” Scooting to the edge of the bed, I took it from him. Swallowing, my lips dropped open as I slid it over his erection. He groaned and I glanced up at him, an impish grin on my face. He narrowed his eyes, hesitating a moment before he began to tickle me.

I shrieked and tried to escape, moaning and laughing at the same time. We fell on the bed and our wrestling movements turned into passion. He claimed my lips, and his hands roamed over my body, rubbing expertly over my core and sending me into oblivion. Our movements changed into a frantic rhythm, only slowing for a few seconds while he paused to enter me.

I opened for him, and a shudder rushed through me to feel him inside. I groaned, wanting to take every inch of him into my core, and savoring each and every second of this moment in his embrace.

Our movements became a steady rhythm, climbing faster and faster and continuing until all thought left me and I soared into the stratosphere. Then his thrusts took me even higher into the dark sky where bright stars exploded like fireworks around me. The electric charge of pure pleasure burst through my body, and I let it all out, his name spilling from my lips.

Chapter 22

Stone

My chest heaved as I cradled Serenity against me, the last vestiges of pleasure shuddering through my body. Her ragged breathing brushed against my skin and I held her close, an unfamiliar tightness in my chest. I’d loved hearing my name pour from her lips as she’d climaxed. But it wasn’t enough. I wanted to hear it again and again and again.

After all that had happened in the last couple of days, I suddenly realized that there was nothing I wouldn’t do to keep Serenity safe. Nothing. I didn’t know what that meant exactly, but the truth of it burned in my heart.

I didn’t want to think about the car barreling toward her tonight. It had scared the shit out of me. But it wasn’t just that. The last few days with her had changed me. Even though I’d balked at being saddled with her, I’d also enjoyed every minute of it.

I hadn’t wanted to admit that I looked forward to her comments and reactions. The way she wouldn’t put up with my bullshit, but still looked at me like I mattered. She added a new dimension to my life that I didn’t know I was missing. She brought light and joy into my heart, those simple things I’d lost after my mom died.

To lose her would be like losing something unique and precious, and that scared me even more. I hated being vulnerable, but I’d come to trust her. I knew if she ever broke my heart, it would be because I deserved it, not because of anything she did. I’d just have to make sure that never happened.

Serenity snuggled closer, a shiver running over her cooling body. “Let’s get you under the covers. I’ve got to clean up, but I’ll be right back.”

Her languid gaze met mine, and she nodded while I helped her pull the comforter back. After she climbed between the sheets, I tucked her in and hurried into the bathroom.

I came back a minute later and slipped in beside her. I thought she was asleep until she scooted close and flung her arm over my chest. Her deep breathing came a minute later, and I closed my eyes, enjoying the feel of her soft body against mine.

Sharing her bed felt right, and it wasn’t long before my eyes drooped shut and I slept.

∞∞∞

The sound of a ringing phone invaded my sleep, and I stirred, opening my eyes to the dark room. A soft, warm body curled around my back, reminding me of where I was and all that had happened.

My phone quit ringing, and I relaxed until it started up again. Slipping out of bed, I stepped down the hall and into the living room where I’d left my clothes. Digging my phone from my pocket, I swiped to answer.

“What?”

“Hey man,” Razor said. “Where are you?”

I checked my watch. “Shit. I’ll be there soon.” I didn’t wait to hear his curses, and disconnected. It was four in the morning, and I was supposed to be at Razor’s place twenty minutes ago.

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