Total pages in book: 45
Estimated words: 41143 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 206(@200wpm)___ 165(@250wpm)___ 137(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 41143 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 206(@200wpm)___ 165(@250wpm)___ 137(@300wpm)
When her body softens and goes still, I kiss my way up her thighs, easing them down over the edge of the bed. I take a few calming breaths, then crawl up until I'm caged over her, looking down at the sweetest smile God ever put on a woman's lips.
Her eyes meet mine, and she struggles to focus, then looks concerned. "What about you? Shouldn't I do something for you?"
Her sweetness amazes me. That she's offering herself, that she thinks she's the only one getting something out of this… for a moment, I'm dumbfounded.
Her face goes red. "Not that I know what to do, mind you."
That innocence of hers, paired with the matter-of-fact way she says the most amazing things… it has my head spinning.
"Oh, trust me, you've already done more than enough, Leah. More than you could possibly know." I lower my head and give her a long, slow kiss, my tongue deep in her mouth. Sharing her release with her, on my tongue, is more arousing than anything I can name.
"Wow."
"Yeah, wow." I nibble at her neck until a couple of purple marks rise on her ivory flesh. Her sable hair swirls in soft halos on the snow-white bedding. "You're the most stunning woman I've ever seen, Leah. How did I get so lucky? This is happening fast, I know, but don't be afraid. In my gut, I know this is right. More right than anything I've ever had. I just need you to always trust me. I'll never do anything to hurt you, you have to know that. I want to be the one who protects you, takes care of you, shows you the good in the world. I'll show you just how good a man can be."
A blush climbs her cheeks, and she works her arms across her chest, shyness creeping in. But I can't allow that.
"Don't cover yourself. Please, Leah, don't ever keep yourself from me in any way. You'll break my heart. Only you have that power, because I've never given anyone my heart before you."
I kiss her forehead and take a deep breath, because those words are truer than I want them to be. She could shatter me, and that terrifies me.
She obeys, moving her hands away, creeping them up my forearms instead, until they wrap around the back of my neck.
"I still can't believe this is happening."
"Oh, baby, it's happening. And there's more to come. But for now, let's get out of here. I want you back at my place. We can figure out what's next. You want to go out somewhere tonight? I can take you to a nice dinner, a movie. I know you haven't gotten out much. You deserve to be spoiled."
I stand, take her hands, and pull her up to sit on the bed, then straighten her dress for her. Then I pick up her crutches and help her fit her arms into them so she can pull herself onto her feet.
"Allister." She bites her lip and looks up at me, and my hands move to smooth her silky hair down over her shoulders.
"What, baby?" I'll give her anything she wants right now.
"There are a few things I'd like to get. You know, from back at the house. Do you think you could take me there later?"
My chest tightens. The thought of her going back there doesn't sit well with me. What if she decides she wants to stay? The picture of her tied up in that basement still turns my stomach.
"Sure, baby. We can do that. Let's get you set up back at my place first, then we can take a ride. I need a shower before we go anywhere. And if I'm lucky, I'll get you to join me. The cum in my boxers is getting uncomfortable right about now."
Her giggle warms me, and I drape my arm over her shoulders as we move together toward the front door. It's so natural, so right, like we were made for this. I want her to know all of me, my history, even as she becomes my future.
"I need to run over and check on my mom later, too. I'd love to introduce you."
"I'd love to meet your mom."
"Well, she's sweet, but I won't lie. We've had our troubles." I open the door to the metallic gray Suburban and help her into the passenger seat, reaching over to buckle her in. "But I'm all she's got, and I try my best to take care of her."
My voice hardens, even as I say it. I love my mother, and I want Leah to be part of that.
"You seem to like to take care of people. I think it's something I can get used to."
"You'd better, because like it or not, you're signed up for more care than you bargained for, precious."