Page 13 of Spring Break With A Gold Medalist

“Okay? Any pain?”

I shake my head.

“Good.” His expression darkens. “We forgot protection.”

I snuggle against his chest and nip at his shoulder. “We already covered how it’s been a long time. For both of us.” Easing back, I can’t hold back my sigh. “Even though I never really thought I’d need it, I’ve been taking the shots.”

“And that makes you sad?” His confusion is endearing. Like I need more to love.

“Not really. I never believed I’d want to have babies with anyone.”

“And tonight? Us? Is this different?”

I can’t figure out his neutral tone. If I tell the truth and say yes, will that chase him away? We promised only truth.

“Everything is different with you. I want things I’ve never wanted before. To experience more than I believed possible. Truthfully, yes. I might be falling for you. Wanting babies. But only with you.”

A brilliant smile brightens his face. Candlelight reflects in his eyes. I glance away to trace the tribal tattoo band above his left elbow. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have just blurted that out. We don’t know each other that well. It’s too soo?—”

His fierce kiss swallows my apology. He cups my butt and pulls me closer to capture his hard cock against the seam of my sex. “I have more than fallen for you, Maya. You’re my heart and my soul. I love you. And yes, baby doll, making babies with you…” He executes a trio of short thrusts, igniting every nerve in my body. “…is a damn good idea.”

“You want babies? With me?”

“That’s not the important bit, honey. What you need to know, to always remember, is that I love you.”

“My heart and soul love you, too”

“Good. Now help a guy out here, will you? Guide me in.”

Lying on our sides, my knee propped comfortably, he enters me with a long, slow stroke. The angle is amazing and the intensity of a growing orgasm tightens with each thrust and retreat. I’ve never had sex in anything but the old traditional way but this position feels like it brings us closer. I tighten my arms around him and throw back my head.

His lips find the pulse point in my neck, sucking and laving my sensitized skin. Thrusts deepen to stroke my inner walls at a new angle. The nest of hair at his groin rubs my clit. When he slips one hand to my breast and tweaks my nipple, my hips strain toward him. I take more of him deep inside me. “I’m going…”

“Come for me, baby doll.”

“You first,” I gasp. “Only fair. Oh, oh, yes.”

“May—ah. Mine.”

With jerking thrusts his release spills heat to my core. My walls clench around him and, with a wordless keen, I explode into a universe of stars.

I’m not sure how long we lay entangled, struggling to catch our breath while sharing heated kisses. Too soon he eases away from me and slips from the bed. “Wait here,” he says.

“Yes.”

He goes into the bathroom and soon I hear the sound of water filling the deep soaker tub. Knowing how considerate he’s been all evening, he must be running a bath for me. Thank goodness my scar is healed enough for a bath. His concern screams after care and I melt a little inside. I think about telling him to add some of my favorite bubbles but he returns to grab the candles from the dresser and takes them into the bathroom.

“Let’s get this brace off,” he says matching actions to his words. This time I don’t complain when he scoops me into his arms. I could get used to this.

Leaning to one side he has me test the water temperature with my toes. “Perfect.”

He doesn’t set me in the tub. Instead he slowly steps into the water then sits, easing me between his spread thighs, my back against his chest. “This feels so good.”

“I don’t want you to feel anything but good with me, Maya. I know we’ll have some shit times. We both have insecurities and issues.”

“Everyone does. I’m willing to give us a try.”

“Just a try?” He’s nibbling at my neck and skimming a washcloth over my body. Gotta love a multitasker. And I do love him. Now and forever.

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