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Instead, I was out drinking and laughing like nothing in the world could touch me.

Meanwhile, she was facing this nightmare alone.

"I should have been there," I mutter against her hair, guilt sinking deep into my chest. "I am so sorry, Mel."

She shakes her head again, but I barely register it.

All I can think about is Tyler lying in some sterile hospital bed, fighting for every breath, and Melissa drowning in it all by herself.

"I was there all yesterday and today. The doctor says they aren't taking him off sedation for a while. They basically kicked me out and told me to go home and get some sleep. I tried but it was so quiet. I keep trying to figure out what I did wrong. Keep trying to make this empty feeling go away. I just needed..." She stops and looks up at me. "I need you."

Every doubt I had in my head, all the warnings that I can't get involved with her, all of it disappears as soon as she says those words.

She says she needs me but I'm already hers.

"I'm here. I swear to you I am." I lean forward and kiss her cheeks. First one than the other. I kiss her eyes. Her forehead. Everywhere trying to erase the pain from her features. It's when my lips brush against hers that the electricity between us transforms into a full on raging fire.

I pull back for a second trying to gauge wether or not I crossed the line but instead of letting me go Melissa pulls me back against her. Her lips press against mine again. A little more pressure than the last but just enough to let me know she wants this too.

My hands slide up into her hair and I gently clench her wet strands between my fingers. Tipping her head back so I have better access to her mouth. Our lips move against each other perfectly. When she moans I slide my tongue into her mouth and taste her.

Sweet like peaches.

I tighten my hold on her, my body tensing and hardening as this beautiful woman moans and whimpers in my arms.

She runs her hands up my sides, under my shirt. Her fingertips caressing my skin before she brings them to the front to run them over my nipples.

I can't stop now. I'm lost.

A deep groan rumbles in my chest as she continues to tease and touch me. I want more. I want all of her right now. Dropping my lips from her soft mouth, I slide my tongue down her jaw and to her neck where I kiss and lick at the sensitive skin.

"Oh, yes." She moans and lets her head fall back farther giving me better access.

In a swift motion, I grab hold of her waist tightly and lift her from the ground, rushing over to the bed. We fall onto the satin sheets, her wet clothes leaving marks on the expensive linen. I don't give a damn.

At once as if we both realize this is really about to happen, our hands start to move in a flurry. She yanks at my clothes, pulling them over my head while I grab for her wet jeans and snatching them down her legs, only taking a second to pull off her shoes first.

Seconds later, we're both wrapped in each others limbs. Skin against skin, kissing and touching as if our lives depended on it.

Pushing her up on the bed, I lick my lips as I start to kiss a trail down her damp skin. My tongue swirling and tasting different parts of her. I'm not in a rush but I move fast. That is until I get down to her hips. Here I'm going to take my time.

"Light...Please." She begs, her hands fisted in my sheets and her chest heaving up and down with her breath.

"I know, beautiful. I know." I feel the same way she does. Fucking desperate.

I haven't been with anyone since I've been spending all my time with Melissa and Tyler. I'm backed up but I know Melissa is the only one to give me that relief.

Pulling her legs apart, I settle myself between them and nearly drool at the sight of her pretty pussy. It's trimmed and glistening wet. Not from the rain but from her desire for me.

I don't have the willpower to tease her for very long. I need a taste. Now.

Flicking my tongue out, I let the very tip run along the slit and her back instantly bows up off the bed. She's not getting away from me that easily. I clamp my hands together around her hips and hold her down while I go to work.

I swirl and flick my tongue against her folds. Spending time between her opening and her clit. Back and forth, sucking, nibbling, taking everything she has to give me. Her body trembles under mine and the sound of my name coming out of her mouth as she pants and whines in pleasure only makes me want to stay down here forever.

Fuck I can get used to this.

"Oh god, I'm close." Melissa whimpers out of breath.

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