Page 2 of Beautiful Unity

“I’ll let you know when the food is here,” he said, kissing me once he reached the other door.

Maddox stood a few feet ahead with his hip propping the door open and a soft smile on his face. He reached out and took my hand when I neared, pulling me into him.

“No pressure, Princess. You’re in charge here.”

I loved that he said it, but it wasn’t necessary. Not with him. “I’m ready, Maddox. My heart and my body are finally in sync.”

His smile turned predatory at that. “Let’s see how shitty these showers are then.”

Laughing, I stepped into the room and didn’t have much hope. Places like this weren’t known for their water pressure, but what you lost in accommodations, you gained in privacy. Though as sweaty as I currently was, any pressure would feel splendid.

At the sight of the bed, I halted. “What the hell?” I laughed, glancing back at Maddox. He smirked and shrugged, tossing his jacket onto the nearby chair.

The bed sat in the center of the room. It was bright red and in the shape of a heart—a heart! Next to it was a jacuzzi tub, which was also red, heart-shaped, and sparkly! The entire room was done in pinks and reds from the carpet to the wallpaper.

“Honeymoon suite,” Maddox said, stepping behind me and wrapping his arms around me.

“Hmm. So you think they’re hinting at something?”

“That you like pink?” he teased.

“Sure. We’ll go with that.” I chuckled, stepping out of his arms and pulling my leather jacket off. I laid it on the bed and stepped further into the room. If you could ignore the gaudy decor, the room was decent—clean and didn’t smell of moldy cigarettes. That was a win in my book.

I flipped the lights in the bathroom on, finding a small shower stall, toilet, and sink. It looked like the heart-themed theme ended here. Thank Gucci.

Threadbare towels sat on the counter. I picked up one and snorted at the size of it. There was no way it would cover any skin. Oh well. At least it smelled clean.

Pulling my tank top off, I caught sight of my tattoo and smiled at the reminder. The crown with the R stood for so much more than a brand. It was the start of our new beginning—the five of us against everyone who stood in our way.

Turning on the shower, I fiddled with the temperature but gave up after a few minutes. Tepid water it was then. I finished undressing and stepped under the water, relishing the cleanliness of washing the sweat away. I could rough it, but there was something to be said about a shower.

“Can I join you?” Maddox asked. I glanced over to where he stood naked, his cock hard and on display. I swallowed. It had been a while since I’d seen it.

I nodded, stepping back so he could squeeze into the tiny space. Neither of us spoke as we used the generic soap and shampoo to wash up. The water sputtered halfway through, the water quickly turning cold, and we both hurried to finish, just as it became ice-cold.

“Shit. That’s fucking cold!” Maddox jumped out from under the spray. Thankfully, his big body had blocked most of the freezing water from me. Laughing, I reached around and shut off the water. Once we weren’t chilled to the bone, I realized how close I’d stepped. My nipples brushed his chest hair, and his cock poked my belly.

We stared at one another, and time seemed to stand still. Water droplets clung to his hair, dripped down his face, and gathered on his eyelashes. Why was that so sexy? I didn’t know, but I was a fan. Big fan.

“Madd,” I gasped, and he moved.

Tattooed arms wrapped around me, picking me up, and bringing our mouths together. Maddox’s lips sealed over mine, re-igniting all the passion and feelings I’d been too scared to remember. Gripping his wet strands, I let myself get lost in his kiss.

This was the first man I’d loved. The first man to treasure my body. The first man to teach me about consent.

Maddox King had always owned a part of my heart, and kissing him after years of separation was a beautiful homecoming.

“Fuck, Darce. I thought I remembered how good you felt in my arms. But damn, my memory was lacking.”

I whimpered, needing his mouth back on mine. Maddox snickered, pushed the cheap shower curtain aside, and stepped out of it. He carried me over to the heart-shaped bed and lowered me onto it.

“I plan to feast on every inch of you tonight, but right now, I just need you.”

“Yes.” I arched my back and my nipples grazed his chest again. He stepped away, and I whimpered at the loss of him. He rummaged through his bag, pulling out a condom and sheathing himself in it before returning.

Maddox kneeled on the bed, his powerful thighs on display as he reached for me. I eagerly climbed into his arms, wrapping my legs around his waist as he held me suspended. I kissed him, needing his mouth with a deep desperation or I’d go insane. His hands flexed on my ass and he lowered me, his cock sliding into my pussy with ease. We groaned; the feel of him after all these years glorious.

“Shit. Fuck,” he cursed, pressing his forehead against mine. “You feel so good, baby. I’m not going to last. It’s been too long without you.”

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