situations. But never once had he seen her more beautiful. She was glowing. The woman who saved lives every day, that always looked like the world was on her shoulders, had transformed into the most captivating, carefree and breathtaking woman he had ever seen. It was settled. He was buying a boat. He couldn’t help but chuckle at the impulsive thought. But if he got to see this side of her every time, he would buy one tomorrow. “Jena?”
Her eyes opened at the sound of the motor shutting off. Her smile was radiant and drew him to her like a magnet. “This is amazing. Thank you so much. I needed this more than you know.”
“Thank you for coming with me.”
“I’m having a hard time staying away.” Jena sighed as she sat at the edge of the seat.
Caleb knelt between her knees and brushed the hair back from her face. “Then what’s the problem?”
“I don’t know, Caleb. I suppose it’s fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of what this might do to us. Maybe even fear that I will disappoint you.” She looked down at her hands. They were shaking and she felt ridiculous.
“Jena. Look at me. You could never disappoint me.”
She interrupted him. “I don’t know what I’m doing.” A tear escaped her eyes. The breeze picked up once more and she smiled.
“You don’t have to. As long as I know what I’m doing, you are safe and loved and. Jena, you have no idea what you do to me.” He kissed the tear off her cheek and moved to her mouth. His lips brushed hers gently and he stopped. “We don’t have to do anything at all tonight. We can go back to my house and just watch a movie and I can hold you. I just want to spend some time with you.”
“That sounds nice.” Jena took a deep breath and leaned in to kiss him. The kiss started gently, sweet brushes of her lips against his. When his breathing sped, so did the kiss. She needed to be close to him. She thrust her tongue into his mouth and he moaned. That one sound sent her brain into a tailspin. “Take me home, Caleb. I want you.”
She didn’t have to ask twice. He was on his feet, boat motor cranked and heading for home before she could change her mind.
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Caleb pushed her down onto the mattress, his full weight on top of her. She grabbed at his back, his ass, anything she could reach. "Do you trust me?"
"Yes," she panted as she clawed at his shirt.
Caleb reached onto the nightstand and pulled his phone from the docking station. He attached the ear buds and smiled at her. Hitting play, he put them in her ears. Her confused look gave way to a smile when the music started. Opening the drawer, he pulled out a scarf. He motioned for Jena to sit up and she did so without hesitation. Tying the scarf over her eyes, he laid her back down. She whimpered when he reached for the button on her jeans. She pulled at his shorts but he stopped her hands.
Caleb pulled her arms over her head and wrapped her hands around part of the headboard. Leaning forward, he removed one ear bud and whispered. "Don't move your hands. Do you understand me?"
"Yes." Jena grabbed the headboard tighter when he put the ear bud back in.
Her jeans were yanked down her legs and she moaned. Caleb knew she was already soaked. He watched as she lay still on the bed awaiting his next move. She was perfection. Tall and thin, soft and curvy. He adjusted himself in his shorts. He hadn't allowed himself to have sex with her yet. He wanted her more than he had wanted anything in his life. He feared she would run if he pushed too far.
He unbuttoned her shirt slowly, the anticipation obvious on Jena's face. When it was unbuttoned, Caleb moaned. She had not worn a bra. He rolled her nipples between his fingers and she arched off the bed. "Caleb, I want you. Please."
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