Page 12 of Beastly Boss

“Come back to me, Kimbra. It’s just you and me. You’re safe. You’re safe with me.”

Warmth surrounds me as the last part of my reality clicks into the present.

“Aurelio?”

He pulls me into his lap and covers me with his arms, gently rocking me back and forth.

“Yeah, Kimbra. I’m here. You’re okay.”

“Aurelio. I’m so sorry,” I whisper, still getting my breathing and shaking under control.

“There’s nothing to apologize for, princess. Just breathe. Take a deep breath for me.”

I do.

“Good. Take another one.”

I keep pulling air into my lungs while Aurelio nuzzles his head in the crook of my neck, breathing with me.

“That’s good. Keep breathing. I won’t let you go.”

“I’m sorry,” I whisper on a shaky breath. “I didn’t mean to wake you up.”

Aurelio rests his forehead against mine and cups my face with his hand, stroking my cheek with his thumb.

“Don’t apologize, Kimbra. I wish I could take your pain away. When I find out which one of those filthy fucking cops laid his grimy hands on you…” He takes a calming breath and runs his fingers through my hair. Aurelio shakes his head as if making a concentrated effort to push down his rage.

I rub my nose against his, a soft smile tugging at my lips when he places a sweet kiss on my forehead. Aurelio kisses my cheek next, and then my collarbone. It’s not meant to be sexy; it’s meant to show me he cherishes me. But I want more. I lift his head back up toward me and kiss him.

He opens for me and threads his fingers in my hair, pulling me close. The kiss goes from sweet to desperate. I turn in his lap, lifting myself and adjusting so my legs are on either side of his hips. He automatically runs his hands up my bare thighs and rests them on my hips, drawing me closer.

I start to ride him, pulling his bottom lip between my teeth. He growls, and I swear I can feel it down in my bones. I trail my hands down his chest, feeling every chiseled muscle until I get to the waistband of his sweatpants. I tug at the drawstring, but then his hands cover mine.

“Kimbra…”

“Please, Aurelio. I need you.”

“Sweetheart… I don’t know if this is a good idea.”

I stop everything and look into his eyes. “Do you not want me?” Panic and shame rise in my throat.

He cups my face in both of his hands. “Kimbra, I want you so bad it hurts. But I don’t want to take advantage of you. You’re so vulnerable right now. I can’t be selfish with you.”

“Please, Aurelio. I want this. I want you. Please make me forget everything. Please, Aurelio.” Yeah, I’m begging. I need him to touch me, and I need itright now.

“Fuck,” he groans. Aurelio tilts his head back and closes his eyes, a deep growl rising from the center of his being. The hairs on the back of my neck stand up, and goosebumps litter my skin at the sound. He moves his hands back to my thighs as I start rocking against him again. Aurelio trails his hands up my sides while he runs his mouth down my jaw, neck, and shoulder, nipping, licking, and kissing as he goes. “I’ll make this so good for you. I’m your first, right?”

He looks up at me, and I nod.

“Fucking love that,” he growls possessively. “I’m gonna make you feel so good, princess.”

He claims my mouth again with renewed energy and focus. I moan into his kiss as he slips his hands under the back of my shirt.

Aurelio gently rolls us over so I’m on my back. Then he gets up off the bed and undoes the drawstring on his pants. I prop myself up on my elbows to enjoy the show. He pulls his pants and boxers down and stands at the foot of the bed, completely naked, his cock standing at full attention, pointing right at me.

“Aurelio… holy shit, you’re huge.”My cheeks burn with embarrassment. I’m sure I sound so stupid and inexperienced.

He grins. “Thanks, baby. It’s all for you.”

---