Page 36 of Heartless Pucker in Love

“Oh my God, this is freaking amazing,” April gasped. “More, Julian. Harder. Give me what you promised.”

A little stunned, I gazed at April. This side of her was everything. It was so different from the shy, sweet, sometimes awkward woman everyone saw. Well, she could be feisty but that was only with me. “I did promise to fuck you hard, didn’t I?”

Her eyes lit with excitement. She was sexy as sin, uber responsive to my slightest touch, and got turned on by dirty talk. Clearly, April was made for my bed. I drove into her with wild abandon all the while watching the pleasure flicker across her face. I had to see this side of her again. This wild, passionate woman with her guards down just for my eyes. She clenched around me, and I groaned before muttering a curse.

I wanted this to last longer but she felt so good, there was no way I could hold out much longer. Reaching between us, I found her sweet spot and flicked with my thumbs, feeling immensely satisfied when she moaned my name and arched her back. “That’s right, baby, cum for me again. I love watching you.”

She didn’t close her eyes when she shattered. Instead, she stared right at me, her eyes wide and filled with wonder. I imagined I looked at her the same way as I went over the edge along with her. I murmured an expletive, trying to catch my breath and collect my wits. Being with April like this had blown my mind. I felt drained, exhausted after my moment of intense passion. Yet, I felt alive. Every nerve ending in my body tingled with the aftermath of pleasure. When was the last time I felt this good after sex? I searched my brain for an answer and came up with...never.

“Oh, wow…” April breathed. She still shivered a little and her legs were still wound around me.

I gulped. Oh, wow…was my same sentiment. There were no other words. I was rattled mentally and emotionally. Her legs, wrapped around me, loosened and I pulled away from her. It felt like I slipped out of heaven and that rattled me some more.

“Are you okay?” she asked.

A small smile curved my lips. I liked that she was always concerned about me. “I’m fine. I should be asking you that.”

“I’m great.” Yet, she sounded as shaken as I felt.

When we locked eyes, I could see her confusion and maybe a little disbelief. Yeah, things between us weren't supposed to be that amazing. I was digging myself deeper into whatever was going on with April. Scrubbing a hand over my face, I shuffled off the bed and hurried to the bathroom to discard the condom. I took a few minutes longer than necessary because I needed the time to find my composure. Hands resting on the bathroom sink, I peered at myself in the mirror.

“You are throwing yourself into uncharted territory here, man.”

Blowing out a breath, I strolled back to the bedroom, that unruffled guy that I tried to be was back in place. April hadn’t moved. She laid there, staring up at the ceiling. The sight of her wiped away all of my mounting anxiety about the foreign feelings trying to overwhelm me. That was new. The same woman that got me riled up and threw me for an emotional loop was the same one to calm me with her presence.

Grinning, I laid beside her to mimic her pose. After a moment, I asked, “What are we looking at?”

April’s soft laughter surrounded me like a warm blanket and I basked in it. “I’m sorry, I’m just a little...Honestly, I’m still trying to collect my senses.”

I chuckled. Her honesty was refreshing and I could relate. I did something I hadn’t felt the desire to do in a long time. Rolling onto my side, I flung my arm over her middle and pulled her closer.

“Your injuries.”

“I’m fine,” I grunted, burying my nose into her hair. The strands smelled like strawberries and I inhaled. Holy fuck. Holding her felt good. What was happening here? “I meant what I said earlier.”

She turned her head to gaze at me. Her eyes were clouded with residual lust and her voice was thick with it. “What’s that?”

“You’re not leaving until morning.”

She arched an eyebrow. “So, you’re telling me what to do now?”

“Yes,” I answered, boldly, “because I know you want the same thing. Stay, April.” She visibly swallowed, and a frown marred the perfection of her features. I frowned too because I thought she’d be happy that I asked her to stay. Women were usually pissed when I opted to make a hasty escape rather than cuddle and talk about my feelings. “Or maybe you don’t want the same thing…”

“No! I do. I mean, there’s nothing wrong with me staying. Are you sure you want me to stay? You don’t strike me as the guy who’s into this sort of thing.” My brows shot up and she stuttered, “I-I don’t mean that you’re...I’m not saying you’re...What I mean is, I thought you’d just want to, you know get things over with and…” She took a deep breath. “Oh, my God. I’m so horrible at this.”

Her face was bright red. It was so cute, I had to swallow my smirk. Leaning forward, I covered her mouth with mine and murmured, “Just shut up, and stay with me, April.”

Her little laugh was swallowed by another of my quick kisses.

18

APRIL

“I’m afraid I’ve been sexually awakened.”

My sister stared at me silently. Lucy blinked very slowly. Her eyelids lifted to reveal amusement and confusion in her brown eyes. She tilted her head to one side and said, “I see. Congratulations...?”

Frowning, I peered at my phone screen. I called Lucy after sneaking out of Julian’s room this morning. I’d eased my way out of bed, took a moment to admire how adorable he looked fast asleep, and then I hot-footed it out of there. My panic mounted when I reached my room. I slept with Julian, and it was too incredible for my peace of mind. So, I called my older sister because she always knew how to put me at ease.

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