Page 86 of Ghost Walk
She shook her head again, more vigorously this time. Not with people so close by. Was he crazy?
Jamie gave her a smug look and withdrew his wet finger from her lips. “Your poor starved body can’t wait muchlonger.” He commiserated. “No one’s been treating it right, all these years, so it’s dying for some fun. You’re needing some release. What kind of Partner would I be if I denied you?”
Uh oh… Grace held her breath as he slid his hand down between her legs. “Please.” She whispered, unsure if she was asking him to stop or begging him not to. “Please, Jamie.”
Either way, pleading with a pirate was useless.
The thick weight of his finger pressed into her straining flesh and Grace was lost. His mouth swooped down to cover hers as she sobbed, swallowing her sounds of fulfilment. The other people took another path, away from the armory, and Grace didn’t even notice. Her body shivered in his arms, giving him everything she had.
Jamie watched her with a greedy expression, drinking in every small shudder. “My turn.” He said gruffly. “Can’t hold on much longer.” His face was taunt as he pulled back from her.
Her dazed eyes met Jamie’s, ready to do whatever he asked.
He stared down at Grace’s befuddled face for a beat and let out another groan. “Need youso fucking much.” He gave her an open-mouthed kiss and then spun her around to face the wall. “Donea want you getting distracted again. It’s just you and me.” He bent her forward so her hands were braced on the brick and then nudged her legs farther apart. “You and me, lass.” He lifted her skirt up, his hand running over her exposed backside. “Now and forever.” He slammed into her from behind.
Grace’s eyes went wide in shock and pleasure.
No one had ever taken her that way before. It felt wanton and vulnerable. Her body was so wet, and Jamie’s angle was so devastating, that the entire massive length of him disappeared inside of her. She let out a keening wail, uncaring if anyone heard. She instinctively tried to move, but Jamie was holding her still, his hand on the back of her neck. The territorial feel of it just enflamed her more.
Jamie gave one more small nudge, proving he wascompletely home, and then he held himself still for a moment. Making sure she could feel how thoroughly he claimed her.
“Jamie!” She was panting for breath, desperate for relief. “OhGod. Ohplease.” He needed to come inside of her, this time. It was the only thing that would satisfy her.
He leaned over her body, his mouth by her temple. “Iam your Partner, Grace.Iam the one you need.Iam your husband material. There is no other for you. Just me. Onlyme.”
She would have agreed if there was any oxygen left in her lungs. There hadn’t been any doubt in her mind who he was, from the first night she’d met him. Jamie was the one she’d been waiting for her whole life.
He eased out of her and then slidallllllthe way back in. “Tell me you’re mine.” He ordered, his body covering hers like a dominant animal. One large hand flattened next to hers on the wall, giving himself better leverage. “Tell me you belong to me, because I sure as fuck belong to you.”
“God, you are so good at this it should be illegal.”
“In this century, I’m sure it is.” His teeth grazed her ear. “Tell me, Grace. Tell me what I want to hear and I’ll give you everything you need. You know I will.”
She turned her head to meet his eyes. “I’m yours and you’re mine, James Riordan. Now and forever. You’re the only man who could ever be my husband or my Partner. I need you so much it scares me.”
“God, yes!” His thrusts began again, less measured and more desperate. “You are every good part of me, Grace. Alive or dead, I’ll go back to nothingness if I ever lose you.” Jamie let loose a roar, finally coming deep inside of her. “Grace!”
His release triggered her own. Grace’s body spasmed, her mouth opening in a silent scream. The orgasm was stronger than anything she’d ever experienced, wiping every thought from her head. For a timeless moment, all she knew was bliss and Jamie.
Unfortunately, three times in a row was all her system could take. Grace’s legs gave out. She would have toppledforward, but Jamie caught her against him, balancing them both. He settled them on the ground, holding her in his lap, while aftershocks trembled through her body. His lips found the side of her throat, kissing her and making soothing noises as she tried to regain her equilibrium.
After a long moment, Grace turned to blink up at him, swallowing hard.
Jamie winced at her distressed expression, seeming to come back into himself. “Shit. What did I just do?” He gave his head a clearing shake. “Shit. I’m sorry. Grace, I’msosorry.” He smoothed her hair back, his eyes tortured. “I was too rough. I took you in ways you weren’t ready for. I know that. I just lost control. I realized I could touch you, and that you really came back here for me, and I had to have you. I didn’t stop to think…”
“I’m not upset aboutthat.” She whispered, cutting him off. “Are you crazy? I was an active participant in every awesome moment of it.”
Jamie frowned in relief and confusion. “Then what has you looking worried?”
She chewed her lower lip. “You’re kind of loud.” She told him as diplomatically as she could. “Somebody probably heard you shouting my name when you came.”
“Oh.” Jamie smirked, not the least bit repentant. “Well, if they did, I guarantee you, they’re nothing but bloody jealous.” He touched her bruised cheek, his face becoming more serious. “You’re sure you’re alright? That wanker Robert didn’t hurt you too badly earlier?”
“No. I’m fine. Thanks to you.” She leaned against Jamie, her head on his shoulder, loving the simple fact that she could touch him. “Thank you for helping me. Forstayingwith me. I know it was hard for you, not being able to just beat him into a sticky, bloody mess.”
“You have no idea how much I hate that man.” Jamie rested his chin on her hair, holding her tight. “But it’snothingcompared to the love I have for you, Grace. I would die for you, all over again.”
“I’d rather youdidn’t. Hence my time traveling adventures.” She moved to kiss him. “Now, I love you, too, but we have to be more quiet. We’re probably wanted by the police. Or the Watch or whatever the law enforcement around here is called. We’re not going to help anyone if we’re locked up in jail.”
