Page 84 of Embers in the Dark

“Do I get to have a little time with you now on the couch?” he asks.

“That sounds nice.” I turn my head to capture his lips with mine. I feel him slide his tongue along my lips and I open for him. “We cannot let this go any further, sir. There’s a baby in the other room.”

“That’s too bad,” he says as he breathes me in.

I dry my hands and we move to the couch. Lola has been sleeping on the couch for the last forty-five minutes, but once we sit down, she repositions herself so that she’s resting her head on Tucker’s leg.

We turn on the television and find a movie. I settle my head on his shoulder, but then he pauses it, causing me to sit up and look at him. Tucker has a serious expression. “You think you’d want to have kids?”

“Now?” I ask in a panic.

“No, Baylee, not now.” He chuckles.

I smile. “Yeah, eventually. Probably down the road, if financially it makes sense. I would like to be married for a few years first. But when the time to have kids happens, I’d most likely still be in school, so my partner would have to be able to support us. After undergrad, I’ll still have to earn my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, which takes three more years.” I bite my lip because I’m not making assumptions thathe’d be the one by my side, even though that’s what I want. I’ve got a long road ahead of me as a student.

“Your partner? Who’s the one putting a baby in you if it’s not me?” Alpha Tucker is always fun when he comes out. He grabs me and pulls me to straddle him. Lola moves to lay on the ground.

“Well, I want it to be you, but I didn’t want to assume.” I shrug my shoulders.

“Baylee, what makes you think I don’t want that?” He brings his hands to my hips and the vulnerability in his eyes feels like I can see into his soul.

“I’m young and I don’t know if you want to wait for me. I don’t know if I’m what you want, Tucker,” I confess, moving my fingers through his hair.

“Shit, I forgot you’re young. This is over.” He goes to move me off his lap and starts laughing. “I obviously know our difference in age. That’s why I asked. Listen, I love you, Baylee. I want to respect your career, and I want to see you realize your dreams. I also want us to move forward. If you see yourself having kids and having a future with me, I want that with you.” He brings my lips to his.

I deepen the kiss and continue to move my hands through his hair. I feel him grow beneath me and I grind against him. I swallow his moan, and I can’t help but think we’re not passing this babysitting task here, although Ella’s safely sleeping in her room.

“I honestly can’t wait to get you home, Bay,” he whispers against my lips.

I bite his lower lip in response.

“And just so you know, I’m not trying to rush you, I only asked because when the timing is right, I do want that with you. I want to have everything with you,” he says as he rests his forehead against mine, our breathing labored. I let his confession seep into my heart, and I let my own heart take offwith it, because I think everything I dreamed of is coming true with this man.

The minute we get home, the pent-up energy from the evening has hit an all-time high and we’re ripping off each other’s clothes, throwing them along the floor of our apartment. We don’t even make it to the bedroom.

Once we reach the kitchen table, we’re down to our underwear and I get down on my knees. I pull on his boxers until his cock springs free. I’m salivating at the thought of having him in my mouth. I lick my lips and gaze up at him. He’s towering over me, his eyes hooded as he stares at me.

“I love you,” I tell him as I open my mouth and swallow his cock. I take him deep, until the head hits the back of my throat. Tucker gathers my hair into a ponytail and starts urging me on.

“Fuck, you suck me off so good, Bay,” he moans, his eyes on me the entire time.

I look up at him, my head bobbing on his dick. His encouragement only spurs me on. I’m so wet knowing how much power I hold, even though I’m the one on my knees right now.

He’s pumping his hips as I feel the velvety skin of his dick. I feel the piercing as I scrape my teeth slightly on his length, something I’ve learned sets him off and he rewards me with a guttural moan.

“Yeah, Firefly, right there.” I move a hand toward his balls and squeeze.

He pulls me off him and I can’t help the confusion that probably takes over my expression.

“I want to come in that pussy tonight,” he says as he pulls me upright and picks me up. The way he easily lifts me,you’d think I weigh nothing, and to him, that could easily be the case.

He places me on the table and opens my legs wide. He looks at my body as if he’s mesmerized. “You’re so fucking wet for me, baby. Did sucking me off make you hot?” He stares at me, stroking himself.

I’m squirming, anticipating the feel of him. Since he went bare inside me, we’ve gone without a condom a few more times and I crave him that way more often than not.

“Look at the way you’re staring at my dick, like you’re starving for me.” He glides himself through my folds and I arch my back, pinching my nipples.

“Please, Tucker. I need you. Fuck me,” I beg.

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