naked.”
I knew he wanted a rise out of me for his comment, but I wouldn’t give him the satisfaction. Instead, I eased up to a sitting position. Wrapping my hands around my back, I unsnapped my bra. As it fell away, Maddox watched me intently. With shaky hands, my fingers grasped the elastic band of my panties. In a quick move, I shoved them down my knees and over my legs. When I dared to look at Maddox again, he gave me a genuine smile. “Just as I thought… beautiful. ”
“Thank you,” I murmured.
His hands went to his belt, and the next thing I knew his shorts were bundled into the pile with the rest of our clothes. I couldn’t help stealing a glance at his erection through his boxer shorts. I didn’t get to look too long because Maddox loomed over me, pressing me back down on the blanket.
As his hand came between my legs, I squeaked, causing him to laugh. “I hope I’ll hear a different kind of noise out of you in a second.”
When he slid one finger and then two inside me, I rewarded him with a moan. He worked his fingers in and out of me, causing the wetness between my legs to grow. “Oh..oh…God,” I whispered.
“Say my name,” he commanded as his fiery breath hovered over my navel. He then kissed a burning trail down between my legs. My bended knees shook as he pressed them wider apart. “Maddox!” I cried when his tongue darted out and licked me. My hips involuntarily bucked up toward his mouth. I’d never felt anything quite like the sensation of Maddox’s mouth closing over my center and sucking and nibbling.
When he plunged his tongue inside me, I came hard and fast. I shrieked and grabbed at his hair. “Oh Maddox…Oh yes, yes!” I cried out, not caring who heard me.
“Easy baby, don’t take all my hair before the Army can,” he murmured against the sensitive skin of my inner thighs.
“Sorry, it’s just…oh wow.”
His laughter against my lower belly caused my stomach to clench. “You liked that, huh?”
“I’ve never had one of those with someone.”
With a lazy smile, Maddox quirked his brows “Ah, you’ve been taken care of business yourself, huh?”
Heat flooded my cheeks. “Yeah,” I murmured.
“I’m quite honored to give you orgasms, Lane.”
I stared down at the bulge that was straining against his boxers. “You want me to…”
Rocking back onto his knees, Maddox shook his head. “I’ll come later on. Don’t worry.” After digging into his wallet, he produced a condom. I glanced up at the canopy of emerald trees rather than at the sight of him sliding on the protection. He eased himself between my legs. “Lane, look at me.”
When I met his gaze, he gave me a half smile before slowly entering me. With one thrust, I was his. There was no pain—years of intense ballet had somewhat prepared me. I guess there was something to be said for all those lifts and stretches.
His mouth sought out mine, and his tongue plunged inside me, mimicking his lower body. As the pressure built, my fingernails scraped along his back. Before I knew it, I was coming again. “Maddox!” I cried, gripping his shoulders.
He thrust harder and faster until a low groan erupted from his lips. He shuddered and then collapsed on top of me. With his breath warming my chest, my fingers went to his hair. “That was amazing, Maddox. Everything I ever hope it would be and more.”
When he didn’t reply, I kissed the top of his head. “I love you. I always have, and I always will.”
My words caused his head to snap up. In the moonlight, disbelief flickered in his eyes. He blinked a few times like he was trying to clear his mind. Then when he looked at me again, pain etched across his face. “Oh fuck…”
Jerking away from me, he shot to his feet. His naked form began pacing in front of me.
“What’s wrong?”
Maddox laughed maniacally. “What’s wrong? You seriously have to ask that question?”
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