❦Jason❦

Andrea and I were sitting in my home office, going over some documents. I hadn't been going into work since Kate came home two days ago, so Andrea had been coming over with documents that needed my signature of approval.

After she left, I spent another hour attending some urgent work before I went downstairs. It was almost midnight and I had left Kate in the media room watching a movie while I took care of work matters.

Walking into the room, I found her asleep in one of the leather recliner seats. One of Cheryl's movie was playing on the 40ft screen and I grinned wondering how Cheryl would react knowing Kate fell asleep through one of her movies.

Kate looked so serene, her face relaxed, her breathing deep. My heart filled with warmth and love as I watched her. After everything we went through, all the heartache, she was finally mine. And I intended to spend the rest of our lives showing her how much I loved and cherished her.

The last thing I wanted was to disturb her sleep but I needed to put her to bed. Slipping one arm behind her knees, I scooped her into my arms. She sleepily murmured something and snuggled into me, her face nuzzling my neck. Her warm breath fanned my skin causing sudden desire to uncoil in me. I clenched my jaw tightly trying to take my mind off how good she felt in my arms or how much I wanted her right then.

I carried her to my bedroom and placed her gently on the bed. She was wearing an oversized shirt and jeans, and I knew she wouldn't be comfortable sleeping in them. I should undress her. Taking a deep breath, I started at her jeans, unbuttoning it and gently taking it off. She was wearing a simple pair of white lace panties and my mouth went dry. Seeing her in my bed, half naked and looking so tempting, sent all my blood rushing south.

I mentally cursed at my line of thinking. Much as I wanted to wake her up and drive us both in to insanity, it was too soon. She needed time to recover and I had no intention of doing anything that could hurt her.

After covering her with the comforter, I pressed a kiss to her temple and went to take a shower. A very cold one. Pulling on a pair of boxer briefs, I slipped into bed beside Kate and drew the comforter around both of us. She snuggled into me and I put one arm above her head and kept my other hand on her midriff.

"Jason?" Her voice tinged with sleep.

"Sorry. I didn't mean to wake you." I kissed her hair. "Go back to sleep, baby."

She moved her hand so it was resting on my chest. "You smell so good." She murmured tracing her fingers on the panes of my chest. "And feel so good."

And just like that, the effect of the cold shower trick vanished completely. Her fingers continued to explore, moving down to my stomach and raking her nails on my abs. My muscles flexed under her touch and I gritted my teeth, trying to fight against the need that was clawing through me.

"Baby..." I started to say but my voice trailed off on a groan when she closed her hand around my hard length through my boxer briefs. Her intent was clear as she stroked me through the fabric and I nearly lost it then and there.

"We shouldn't be doing this." I grabbed her hand, forcing her to stop. "You just got out of the hospital two days ago." I pulled her hand up, kissing her fingers one by one. "And I don't want to hurt you."

"I won't break." She kissed my neck, her teeth grazing on the skin.

I groaned. I had only so much willpower and it was already being tested to the limits. And when I was being seduced by the woman I loved, I didn't hold a chance. With each kiss from her, each little bite, I felt my resolve slipping away until surrender was the only choice.

In one quick movement, I rolled over to pin her to the bed with my hips, making sure I wasn't putting pressure on her chest. She gasped and wrapped her legs around me instantly.

Her face flushed with desire, and the look in her eyes was my undoing. I tried to keep the kiss gentle but as soon as she opened her mouth beneath mine, I lost it. She tasted so good, so sweet and hunger flashed through me, hot and primitive. Tangling my hands in her hair, I deepened the kiss. I felt her desperation in the way she kissed me, all teeth and tongue.

I broke the kiss, needing to taste the rest of her. I moved my lips along her jaw, leaving a trail of kisses and bites down her neck to the shoulder. Her gasps turned to moans and her body trembled beneath me. She was clinging to me with one hand, and when I felt her move her other hand, the one with the wrist plaster, I quickly lifted my head.

"No. Don't move that arm. Keep it by your side." My voice was husky with need. She obediently did what I asked.

"More, please." She whispered tangling her hand in my hair. "Touch me."

She didn't have to ask me twice. I unbuttoned her shirt in record time, desperate to see her. My pulse skyrocketed at the sight of her breasts confined in a white lacy bra. My hands shook as I unclasped it and removed it from her body along with the shirt.

"God, you're so beautiful." I managed to say hoarsely as I skimmed my hands over her ribs and covered her breasts. "So fucking beautiful." Her nipples were hard against my palm and I rolled them between my fingers, tugging hard, just the way she liked. She whimpered and arched into me, pulling my head down to her right breast.

When I gave into her demands and took one pebbled nipple in my mouth, she cried out. Her nails bit into my nape as my teeth closed over the tight bud while I used my thumb and forefinger to tug on the other one. Her body went wild beneath me and she moaned out my name brokenly.

"Inside me. I need you inside me." She gasped out. Her voice was hoarse with strain.

I was so painfully hard my body ached to do just that. But there was something I needed more than that. "Not yet." I murmured as I kissed my way down her rib cage to her abdomen. "I want to taste you first."

Her panties were soaked and with one tug, I removed the scrap of lace and spread her wide before me. For a moment all I could do was stare. She was so beautiful. So wet and ready. "So perfect."

"Please." She begged impatiently arching her pelvis up. I couldn't wait any longer. Bending my head, I covered her with my mouth. Her addictive taste was something I couldn't get enough of. I used my lips and tongue on her, licking and sucking until she was grinding against my mouth in desperation. And the moment my teeth gently closed over her clit, she cried out my name and exploded in my mouth.

She was still shaking when I plunged in two fingers inside her. Her cries of pleasure urged me on as I fucked her with my fingers, crooking them inside her so I was rubbing her Gspot. With my lips wrapped around her clit and my fingers driving her crazy, it took only a few seconds for her to come apart again. I rode out her orgasm, continuing what I was doing, until I had wrung out every last drop of response from her.

I held her until her body stopped shaking and her breathing recovered. "More?" Cupping her face, I searched her eyes. If she was tired, I would let her sleep even though I was desperate for her.

"Oh, yes." Her voice was hoarse. "I'm dying to have you inside me. Hurry."

Quickly removing my briefs, I settled between her legs and sank into her with one long stroke. Her body bowed beneath him and we groaned in unison. She felt incredible. So snug and warm.

"I love you." I rasped against her mouth as I eased out and then plunged back in.

"I love you too." She gasped out and tightened her legs around me. I captured her lips in a hard kiss as I continued to move. I resisted the urge to fuck her hard like I wanted to, reminding myself I needed to be gentle. So instead I made love to her.

The sensations that rippled through me was so intense I knew I wouldn't last long. It had been too long. My breath was coming in ragged gasps and I gritted my teeth, determined to make her come again before I did.

I felt her muscles clench around me and knew she was close. Bending my head down, I pulled one of her nipples in my mouth and bit down hard. She bucked against me, my name escaping her lips on a scream as she went over the edge. And only then did I let myself go.

I rolled off her and on to my side, still inside her, and held her until we both recovered from the earth-shattering release. Blood pounded in my ears and I felt completely drained.

"Is this normal?" She asked some time later.

"Hmm?"

"This insane heat between us." She murmured into my neck. "You only have to touch me and I go crazy with wanting you. One single touch is all it takes."

"You have the same effect on me." I said honestly. "I've never felt this way before. The women I've been with...." I realized too late what I was saying and stopped immediately. Why on earth was I bringing up the women from my past? "I mean..."

"How many?"

I cursed mentally. What had I walked myself into? When I didn't answer, she pulled away from me and regarded me with an amused look.

"Does it really matter?"

"It doesn't. I'm just curious. Just give me a number."

I was getting more and more uncomfortable by the second. "Baby..."

"Oh, c'mon. I can handle it. Tell me."

She had a playful smile on her face so I took that as a good sign. "I'm not really sure."

Her smile disappeared. "How can you not be sure?" There was a look of incredulity on her face.

"There were a lot of one night stands in college." I hesitated and added. "I wasn't counting."

"Oh."

That didn't sound like a good 'oh'. I brushed my fingers along her jaw and tilted her face up to meet my gaze. "What are you thinking?"

She took a few seconds to answer. "I know it's your past and it's ridiculous to feel jealous but I hate the thought of you with them."

I loved the possessive look on her face. And I especially loved how she didn't hide her feelings from me anymore. "There's no reason for you to be jealous, baby. I may have fucked a lot of women but no one has ever made me feel the way you do."

Her face lit up instantly, making me catch my breath. She was tracing my chest idly. Every place her fingers touched tingled with pleasure. Like she said, the heat and chemistry between us was insane. I felt every nerve in my body coming alive again.

Her eyes widened when she felt me hardening inside her. "Again?" She asked with a teasing smile but it was replaced by a look of pleasure when I flexed my hips.

"This is what your touch does to me." I moved over her, transferring my weight to one hand. "No one has ever touched me like you do."

She was breathless under me, her face flushed, and her swollen lips parted. And I was sure it was the perfect moment to propose to her. I had been planning to take her somewhere nice and do it. The ring I had bought for her was in my office but I couldn't wait any longer.

"Marry me." I whispered, my breath mingling with hers.

Her entire body went tense. She was staring at me as if she couldn't believe her ears.

"Say yes, baby. Say you'll marry me."

"Are you sure?" Her voice was shaking.

"Never been more sure. You're my everything, baby. And I want you by my side for the rest of our lives. I promise I'll make you happy."

"You already make me happy. Happier than I've ever been." She smiled through the tears in her eyes and kissed me. Her legs tightened around me, pulling me deeper inside her and I groaned at the intense pleasure.

"Is that a yes?" I asked urgently against her mouth, moving in and out of her in slow torturous strokes.

"Oh, yes." She breathed. "A million times yes."