Page 98 of Score on You

The gesture is a tad mesmerizing. “Uh-huh.”

“Then let’s focus on that.” Ridge shifts to hover over me, keeping his weight balanced on a bent elbow. His eyes search mine. “You sure about this?”

“Positive.” To prove my point, I wiggle and rotate sideways to remove my bra.

His gaze lowers to my breasts. His swallow is thick. “We can wait.”

“Nope, I’m ready. Please.”

“No need to beg, sweetness. Although I do love when you ask nicely.” His grin would incinerate my panties if they weren’t already stripped from me.

Ridge kicks off his boxers and then we’re naked. Together. I inhale sharply when his arousal comes in contact with mine. A gentle rock from his pelvis has him gliding along my slick center.

“Do you want to be on top?”

“Absolutely not,” I blurt. The thought is too intimidating, especially my first time.

“I’ve got you, love. Let me grab a condom.”

“Why?”

His lips quirk into a wolfish grin. “For protection.”

“Oh, we’re already protected. I’m on the pill.”

Ridge goes still. “Did you do that for me?”

“I didn’t want anything between us,” I murmur. “Even a thin layer of latex.”

“Fuuuuuck, sweetness. Not sure what I did to deserve you.” He’s made a similar comment before.

The significance pulses through my bloodstream while I cradle his cheek. “You heard me when nobody else would listen.”

“I was just waiting for you to speak the words that are mine,” he breathes. It seems like he’s about to join us as one but pauses. “Are you worried about STDs?”

“Should I be?” The doctor mentioned something about those at my appointment.

“Nah, my dick is practically a monk. Definitely cleaner than my mind.”

“Me too. Obviously. Other than a variation in anatomy.” I laugh to myself, which nudges him against me.

His eyes slide shut for a moment. “Not gonna last long. I’ve never gone without.”

“Another first?”

“Saved for you.”

I’m nodding too fast, trying to stave off the threat of tears. “Ready when you are, boyfriend.”

His forehead lowers to mine. “Don’t be scared.”

“I’m not. This is natural. My body will stretch for you.” Even if that’s to my maximum limits.

“We’ve prepared for this. Just relax. I’ll only feed you a few inches at first.” Ridge shifts until I can feel him aligned at the most intimate part of me.

“Is it going to hurt?” Pain already leeches from my voice.

“Not if I do it right, which is why I’m not gonna pop your cherry quite yet. This is just an introduction for much more to come. We’ll get loosened up first.” He could be talking in a foreign language and I’d be less confused.

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