“Oh,” he said, his voice no more than a whisper.“I can do better than that.”
“Only if you mean it, Henry.I can’t take you second-guessing because people make snide remarks.”
At that moment, even though he didn’t think it possible, Henry fell even more in love with Maia.He set his glass down and took Maia’s from her.Seconds later, she sat astride his knees, her eyes wide in surprise.Joy and a hunger to seize everything she’d offered suffused Henry.
He wanted children whenever Maia was ready.He’d love to explore unfamiliar places with her at his side.But most of all, he wanted Maia.
He captured her lips, sipping and tasting her before lust sank its teeth into him.Henry plundered her mouth, kissing her, touching her until his world righted itself and everything was in balance again.He broke their kiss to whip her long-sleeved T-shirt over her head.Her bra disappeared next, and he kissed down her neck, giving in to the temptation to nip.She shuddered and pressed closer, her breasts brushing his chest.
Hell, he needed closer contact.Skin.
He drew back again and peeled off his black shirt, ripping buttons.He ran his hands over her shoulders and down her back, pressing her closer while he licked and explored her breasts.Her nipples tightened in the cool air, and he ran his tongue over one nub before drawing it into his mouth and sucking hard.A groan rumbled from her, and her fingernails dug into his biceps.The sharp pricks into his flesh ran straight to his cock.
Maia shifted on his knees, rubbing against the hard ridge.Henry shuddered, barely controlling himself.No, this wouldn’t do.He abruptly stood, holding Maia upright until she maintained her balance.
In a flurry of movement, Henry stripped off her track pants to reveal naked, creamy skin.He tossed the pants away before ripping at his fly.He hauled his jeans and boxers down to his knees, allowing his erection to spring free.Only then did he sit and haul Maia back astride his knees.He skimmed her body with his hands, savoring her soft, fragrant skin.He cupped one hip and explored the folds of her sex, stroking her gently in the way she enjoyed.A whimper escaped her, and she kissed his face, his shoulders as she arched her back to give him easier access.
His fingers slid back and forth, teasing her but not giving her too much friction.
“Henry.Henry.”She gripped his shoulders, those fingers of hers digging into his flesh.“Please.I need to come.”
He lifted her enough so she could sink onto his cock.She took him slowly, an increment at a time, teasing both of them.
“You feel amazing.I don’t think I’ll ever tire of this, even when we’re old and wrinkly.”
He barked out a laugh, amused at the vision her words conjured.“Let’s just enjoy now.”
“Yes,” she whispered, rising before sinking back down and taking every inch of him without warning.She didn’t settle but rose and fell swiftly, her head thrown back and her hair waving around her shoulders with each vigorous move.
Henry focused on this beautiful woman who was suitable for him in every way.His perfect match.Each of her frenzied moves drew him deeper, the clasp of her pussy gloving him perfectly.He smoothed his hand down her back and back up before leaning forward to suck one nipple into his mouth.He drew hard.She instantly rippled around his cock, clenching him tighter.
“Touch yourself,” he said.“I can’t hold on for much longer.”
“So don’t.This isn’t a race.You’ve shown me that,” she replied, tightening her inner muscles.
Henry swore he saw stars, the jolt of pleasure searing his entire body.Maia stroked her clit, and her sheath clenched around him.Henry tried to hold back.He did, but the next urgent rise and drop of her body pushed him over the edge.He exploded, the force of his release stealing his breath and making him realize they hadn’t used a condom.
Again.
Maia gasped, her grip on his shoulders tightening to a point shy of pain.She cried out, the minute ripples running through her massaging his cock.When she stilled, he embraced her, satisfied.
His woman.
The one he wanted in his future.
All he needed was to get past this next hurdle.
“We forgot the condom again.”
“Doesn’t matter,” Maia said.“I’m on birth control.I told you this.”
“No birth control is one hundred percent effective.I want you to play rugby.You should play and finish on your terms, not because of an unexpected pregnancy.Not that I wouldn’t love any child we had, but you should achieve your dreams.”
He meant every word.This was a non-negotiable point.He loved her.He did, even though he hadn’t told her this yet.She must aim high, and he’d support her every step of the way.
“Henry,” she said, closing the distance between them to kiss his lips tenderly.“I appreciate that level of support.I dream of playing for the Black Ferns—seven a side or in the first fifteen.But I don’t want to do that forever.Along with my writing, I’d like to find a part-time job in or near Middlemarch.I haven’t decided what, but I’m open to possibilities.It’s always fun learning new things.”
A shiver ran through her, and Henry lifted her off him and stood.“Let’s warm up in bed, and you can tell me more about this mythical job.”
