Page 168 of The Penalty

I pulled on her hair, kissing her again. Harder, more possessive. When her stroking intensified, I roughly positioned her head so I could plunder the sweet softness of her mouth while I teased her clit.

Push and pull.

I will play this fucking game with her forever.

“Xavier,” she gasped, shuddering from my touch.

The second her grip loosened around my cock, I spread her legs wider and sank into her, pushing deeper until I was buried to the hilt.

“Tell me what you know, love.” I thrust in and out slowly, methodically.

“Harder, please.” Victoria arched into me, digging her nails into my shoulders.

Lust surged from head to toe. “Good girl,” I growled, turning her words back on her. “Beg me.”

Shoving her hands in my hair and pulling, she stared into my soul. “I missed this. I missed you. Fuck. Xavier. Please. I need you untamed.”

I stopped thrusting and framed her face gently with my hands. “I missed us.” A dark smile tugged at my lips. “Careful what you wish for.”

My blood flowed white hot when I slammed into her over and over. She was slick and tight and felt like heaven. I gave her what she wanted. What we both wanted. Hard and fast and uninhibited.

A groan ripped from my throat when she clenched and shattered around me, her cries echoing through the cool, evening air.

An orgasm raced through me, rendering me useless for longer than normal. Not that I mind. Staying wrapped in Victoria’s arms while our bodies remained tangled together was the only place I wanted to be.

My heart stuttered when she kissed the tattoo on my neck.

“Again,” she demanded, gazing up at me through her lashes.

I smoothed her hair out of her face and smiled. “Don’t we have somewhere to be?”

“We do.” A sexy glint illuminated her eyes. “Round two at the restaurant?”

“Naughty girl.”

“You love it.”

I curled my fingers under her chin. “I love you.”

Victoria’s face lit up with a smile that could topple kingdoms. “I love you, too.”

I kissed her again, softer and more passionate. “I have to get you cleaned up before we go.”

A tiny whine of displeasure escaped her. “On second thought, let’s stay here.”

“Yeah?” I kissed along her jaw. “Don’t tempt me.”

“I like tempting you.” She banded her arms around me. “Have you ever used this table for, like, lunch or dinner?”

I thought for a second. “Uh, no. I’ve only had you on this table.”

“Wow.” Her laugh vibrated through me. “I don’t know if this says something about me but I’m flattered.”

For the first time in weeks, I felt lighter, more centered. Having Victoria close always settled the chaos that dwelled within. Knowing that she still loved me despite all my shortcomings filled me with an unrecognizable emotion.

Staring at her now and seeing how content and happy she looked boggled my mind.

I made her feel this way.

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