Page 88 of Shiny Things

I was the first to let go as a sort of frenzy inside made me feel like I was about to combust. I threw back my head and cried out his name as he let go of the grip he had on me.

When I saw the V-shaped mark I’d left on him, I wanted to cheer and cry all at the same time. My body was building in pressure, and I rode him harder and faster, seeking a climax I couldn’t even imagine.

“Yes!” I cried out, feeling the tension grow almost uncomfortable but knowing what awaited on the other side.

“Wait for me,” he begged.

I stared into his eyes and nodded.

Together we rose and together we fell.

Hot and sweaty. Our breathing ragged. Our hearts pounding as one in perfect sync with each other.

I collapsed down on top of him, unable to stop smiling.

He kissed me all over.

“I love you so much, and I’m going to spend the rest of my life reminding you of why you chose me.”

I think he expected me to curl up and go to sleep at last, but I was too excited, and I had to see the mark he’d given me for myself.

When I jumped out of bed, he looked confused.

“Where are you going?”

“To see it.”

“See what?”

“Your mark.”

He beamed proudly and got up to follow me. When he caught up, I was already staring at it in the bathroom mirror admiringly.

Taking a moment, he checked out mine on his shoulder.

“It’s perfect,” I whispered.

He wrapped his arms around me and just held me.

“You’re perfect,” he insisted.

I laughed. “Far from it. But that’s your problem now. No taking this back.”

“I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

He kissed the spot on my neck, and I didn’t want to admit that it did things to me. I would have acted on it too if the last twenty-four hours didn’t suddenly hit me like a brick wall.

I yawned, suddenly exhausted as the adrenaline started to wane.

“Come on. I think it’s nap time for real this time.”

He picked me up, cradling me like I was something precious to him as he carried me to bed.

“Will you stay?”

“Only if you promise to sleep and not ravish me again,” he teased.

“I can’t promise that.”

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