Page 113 of Tormented Billionaire Romance Series

“I love you, Clara.”

He increased his rhythm, causing us to bounce on the bed. I spread my thighs wider and slid my hands down to his hips, digging my nails into the skin there. As his moans became ragged gasps for air, I felt myself quicken. I knew I was about to burst. But I didn't want to let go until I knew he was close. There was nothing more satisfying than us erupting at the same time.

He surged into me and I blossomed. I threw my head back against the pillow and let my moans take over, not caring how loud we were getting. He pierced me fast and strong, his touch scorching my skin as it had in the past. I heard the headboard smack into the wall and grinned mischievously.

“Baby,” he groaned. “I'm going to come.”

“Me, too.”

He released the headboard and bowed over me, tugging me close. I arched my back to better accept him and kept my grip on his hips. I didn't want him to stop. I felt a balloon expand in my gut, growing wider with every thrust. When he gave one final lunge, I felt it pop.

I burst with emotion, waves of heat washing over every inch of my body. The thrill of my eruption had me shuddering all over the sheets. He held me tight as I convulsed, my lips quivering and my legs shuddering. My eyes rolled back and I squeaked, wrapping my arms tighter around him.

I collapsed against the bed. “Oh, wow.”

“Maybe I should leave more often.”

“How dare you!”

He chuckled lightly. “I'm kidding, Clara. I swear.”

“You better be kidding. You know, we could be having amazing sex like that every day if you stuck around more often.”

“Is that an invitation?”

I giggled. “I thought it was a good one.”

“Oh, it was more than good.”

He withdrew from me and lined my shoulder with gentle kisses. I loved how his lips decorated my skin. He made me feel like we were the only two people in the entire world. In some ways, hewasmy entire world.

And I wouldn't have it any other way.

“I will admit that I'm not planning on staying the night,” he added as he relaxed next to me. “Because I donotwant to wake up to another note.”

I blushed. “Sorry—I really did need to clear my head. I was confused about everything.”

“I know. I was just teasing you.”

“I understand that fear, though. I'm nervous about how you might leave a bunch again and I'm afraid our relationship might not survive that.”

He sat up with his head in his hand and his elbow in the mattress. “Hey, I'm scared, too.”

“I just don't think I can handle that again, you know? I know we've gone over this a million times, but the fear is striking. I don't think I could sleep.”

He took my hand gently in his. “I shouldn't have joked about that. I'm sorry. I should know better than to tease you about that sort of thing.”

“It's okay. I knew you were just joking. I guess I'm just really tense about everything.”

“I think we can figure it out. We can make it work. We just have to be committed to making it work.”

I smiled. “I feel like worldly travel has changed you.”

“I think it has, too. I've seen so many places, Clara. I have so many pictures on my laptop that it's ridiculous. And I honestly carried your picture everywhere with me.”

“Really?”

“So, in some ways, youhavetraveled the world. I've taken you just about everywhere.”

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