Upstairs, I turned on the water in his freestanding tub and stepped into the warmth.I felt the tension ease with every inch I sank down.I rested my head on the rim of the tub and closed my eyes.This was nice.I focused on my breath, inhaling, then exhaling slowly.
I felt the tension ease and the worry dissipate.I thought baking could help me forget about everything, but it just delayed the worry and stress.I needed to take care of myself and give myself grace.I wouldn't make the perfect decision, just the one that felt right at the time.
Aspen would help me with it.I don't know why I felt like the decision was mine alone.She was there, and so were Cooper and Morgan.Together, we'd make a good decision.One that I could always change down the road if I didn't like it.
Feeling more relaxed, I soaped my hands and washed my body, wondering why I didn't take more baths.Probably because my apartment didn't have a tub, and I rarely had the energy to do much at night besides sleep.
Maybe it was time to think about training another baker.I couldn't keep going at this pace.I wanted to enjoy my life and not feel so tied to a physical business.I'd opened a second kitchen almost as quickly as I lost the first one.I hadn't taken any time for a break.It had been what I needed at the time, but now I needed something else.
There was a soft knock on the door.
"Come in."
Morgan walked in, his hands in his pockets."How are you feeling?"
I ran my hand over the surface of the water, moving the bubbles."Much better.But now, I need you."
His eyes sparked with desire."Are you sure you're up for that?"
A smile spread over my face, and I reached for him."I need you."
He pulled his shirt over his head."How can I say no to that?"
I smiled."You can't."
"As much as I'd love to join you, I don't think we'll both fit."
He held up a towel for me, and I let out the drain.I stepped out, letting him envelop me with the terry cloth.He used it to rub my skin and squeeze the water out of my hair.Then he kissed me softly.
I loved how he took care of me in his own way.He probably didn't think it was anything, but it was everything to me.I felt cherished.
He didn't give himself enough credit in the boyfriend department.He was kind and thoughtful.Sweet even.Right now, I wanted to feel him everywhere.
"I want you but not in here.I want to take my time."
"Yes, please."
He lifted me, carrying me into the bedroom.He laid me down on the comforter, and I let the towel unravel.
"I like you naked on my bed."
"You're wearing too many clothes," I said as he slowly removed his pants.Then he moved over my body, carefully holding himself away from me.
"I want to feel you."
He kissed me."But then this will be over too fast.I want to stretch it out."
I pouted.
"Relax.You're not supposed to be worried about anything, remember?"He kissed my neck, making me tremble.
He spread soft kisses down my body until his shoulders spread my thighs wide."I want to taste you."
I wasn't going to argue with that.
He didn't waste any time, sucking on my clit.
I bit my lip, my eyes falling closed as I gave into the sensations of his tongue and his fingers.He pumped his fingers inside me, circling my clit with his tongue.As much as I enjoyed his mouth on me, I wanted to have an orgasm with him inside me, filling me up.
