Page 36 of His Unexpected Heir

He captured the other one, laving it with his tongue while his hand cupped the first one. She writhed against him, her legs tangling with his. He wanted her open to him, so he pressed her legs wider, needing to see all of her.

When she obeyed, Antonio thought he’d just died and gone to heaven.

“Touch me, please?” she whispered.

“With pleasure,” he murmured, then moved over her, sliding his fingers over her thighs and hips, stopping when his hand covered her stomach. “Does it…?”

“Later,” she whispered, turning towards him. “I’ll answer all of your questions later,” she promised. “Right now, I need this,” and she rolled so that she was on top.

Antonio sighed with pleasure and gazed up at her. In this position, he had more freedom with his hands. Cupping her breasts, he teased them until she was gasping for air while her hips shifted against his shaft, making him nearly lose his mind.

She lowered her head, kissing him as those delicate fingers of hers grabbed his shaft, stroking him in long, slow movements. He nearly lost it, but then she shifted her hips and…her tight, magnificent body enveloped his shaft. Closing his eyes, he lost himself in the moment, gripping her hips as she trembled against him.

“Querida Cielo!” he gasped as she shifted against him. She was so tight and so hot that it nearly undid him. But this was Astra and he wasn’t going to lose control. Not until he gave her so much pleasure, she was drunk with it.

Sitting up, he wrapped his arms around her, shifting her body, and that nub, against his stomach. Kissing her, he stroked her breasts, tweaking her nipples until she was breathless. Only then did he lay back down and let her take control while his thumb rubbed against that nub, helping her find her release.

It was one of the most erotic moments he’d ever had, watching Astra stroke him with her inner muscles. He watched her throw her head back, her eyes drifting closed as she shifted, rocking against him and finding her pleasure. When he felt her muscles tighten around his shaft, he couldn’t hold back any longer and followed her into bliss. Especially when her cries of release started. He shifted over, careful to be gentle and protect her belly, but then he began to thrust faster, feeling the echoes of her own orgasm bringing him to his own pleasure.

Very gently, he pulled away and cradled her in his arms as their breathing returned to normal. Feeling her like this was good. No, it was amazing, he thought. He’d missed this their first time. Both of them had been too worn out for anything other than sleep that first night. But now, he had all day and all night to make memories.

Astra felt Antonio press against her back, pulling her closer. His soft breath teased her ear and she smiled, but she couldn’t help wondering what would happen next.

When his hand smoothed over her stomach, she covered it with her own.

“What does it feel like?” he asked, his voice low and sexy against her ear.

She smiled, relieved that he was curious. “It’s weird.”

He laughed and she relaxed. “Tell me,” he encouraged.

She shifted, looking over her shoulder at him. “It’s difficult to describe. The first few months I was pretty sick, but I didn’t know then that it was because I was pregnant. I just thought that it was because I was working too hard.” She stared at him. “I truly didn’t know, Antonio. I would have told you sooner if I’d–”

“I know,” he interrupted and kissed her bare shoulder. “And how do you feel now?”

She bit her lip and thought about it for a moment. “I don’t really feel anything now. The exhaustion is gone…well, its abating.” She grinned. “I’ve heard that the next few months are the best part of being pregnant.”

He pushed up onto his elbow, looking down at her. “Will you stay with me in Madrid during the pregnancy?”

She considered for a moment, then shook her head. “What will happen after I give birth?”

“I want to marry you, Astra,” he told her firmly. “But I won’t make the mistake of demanding it like I did yesterday.” His mouth twisted into a wry smile. “I found out pretty quickly that you don’t react well to commands.”

She shifted, rolling over so they were face to face. “I don’t, but…you’re very concerned about the baby being illegitimate, aren’t you?”

“Yes. I saw what my brother had to endure. I don’t want our child to go through anything like that. It was…beyond horrifying, Astra.”

She nodded, biting her lip. “If we marry, then what about after the pregnancy?”

He stared at her for so long, she wasn’t sure what he might say next. Finally, he said, “We stay married. We raise our child in Madrid. You continue to work or stay home as you choose. I can guarantee that you will be cared for. Neither you nor our child will ever want for anything, Astra. I sold all of my father’s businesses, but,” he shrugged, “I have a knack for investing. I’m part owner in several very profitable businesses. Plus, I’m very good about finding excellent stocks. I will set aside an amount for you personally, plus another amount for our child.”

She stopped him by touching his mouth. “Why Madrid?” she asked when really what she wanted to know was, what about love?

“I’m going to sell the castle,” he told her.

She shifted up onto her elbow. “You said that before, but I don’t understand why you would want to sell such a beautiful place. Can you help me to understand?”

Antonio looked around, then sighed as he flopped onto his back and stared up at the ceiling. “This place housed a monster, Astra. I lived here, but every moment was beyond miserable. Everyone in the village thought it was such a privilege to live here in a castle, but…the truth is, every day here with my father was a nightmare. I never knew what punishment he would mete out next.” He turned, looking into her eyes. “It wasn’t until I was sent off to boarding school in England that I found a bit of relief. After that, when I had to come home, I was taller and larger than my father. That was the only thing that kept him from bothering me during school breaks.”

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