Page 72 of Tender Temptation

Cillian kisses the side of my face. “Let’s do it sooner rather than later. I’ve been jealous as hell at the idea of you loving another man. Seeing you cuddled up with Pierlo at the party—it nearly drove me insane. I want us to be exclusive. Hopefully I’m not going to freak you out when I say…this is forever.”

“It doesn’t freak me out because I feel the same way. And, don’t think I haven’t felt the same. The thought of the other women you’vebeen with after me…I cried myself to sleep too many times to count.” I look up into his eyes. “I haven’t been with anyone else. Icouldn’t.”

His eyes widen in surprise and relief. “It’s probably selfish of me to say, ‘thank God.’” He kisses me. “You need to know, I haven’t been with anyone either. There’s no way I could get it up for anyone else. I knew you were the one the second I saw you.”

We sit in silence for a moment, processing the revelations. I’m shocked and happy.

“Maybe I should tell my parents everything. Lay it all out from start to finish so they know how serious we are. This isn’t some fling—it’s real and I don’t want to spend another night without you.” I sit up and lean into him.

He cups my breast and thumbs my nipple. “If that’s the plan, we should do it together. They need to see how committed I am to you.”

“About the future…” I swing my leg over his waist to straddle him and grip his half-hard cock. “I know what I want.” I stroke up and down his length until he’s fully erect. “I want a family. A life with you.” I guide him inside me.

He grins and rests his hands on my hips as I gyrate against him until my clit hits his pelvic bone. His eyes shine with love. Determination. “That’s it, baby. Find yourspot.”

“Can we do this every day?” I gasp as he thrusts up from under me and pinches my nipples. “I’m addicted to your cock.”

Cillian laughs. “Sure, first you need to move in with me, then I want to marry you.” He reaches between us and presses a palm against my flat stomach. “And someday, I want to watch our babies grow in here.”

“If you’re serious.” I flatten my palms against his abs and rock against him. “We’ll have it all. And a lifetime of this.” I squeeze around his cock. “I’m insatiable for you.”

As our bodies meld, I know what we have is rare. Worth nurturing. I’ll do anything to protect our love.

Ivy Bright isn’t a naïve teenage girl anymore. I’m a grown woman who can make my own decisions and stand by them with conviction.

My dad might be angry about our past deception, but I’m not going to hide from my truth.

Cillian and I know we belong to each other and nothing—and no one—will keep us apart ever again.

thirty-two

Cillian

The Next Morning

It’s still early. I’malone in the suite, exhausted, and surrounded by the remnants of my passionate night with Ivy.

Squished rose petals are scattered across the floor. The champagne glasses are still half-full of sparkling cider. Soft music continues to play on a loop in the background. The room smells of sex, sweat, my cologne and her perfume. I breathein deeply.

Us.

A few minutes ago, Ivy went downstairs to have breakfast with her parents and the Italian friends. They’d planned the day long before our reunion last night and while she was reluctant to go, it’s her only day to play tourist.

While I miss her already, it gives me time to collect my thoughts. Come up with a plan.

I sit on the bed and memories of our night play vividly in my mind. The way we spent hours exploring each other. The way her pussy responded to me as if no time had passed at all. How our bodies moved as one. We were up all night reconnecting.

Every kiss, every touch, every breath was a reminder of the love we share and the future we’ll have together.

The images of Ivy and I fucking take over and before I know it, my cock stands at attention.Jesus. It’s possessed by the mere thought of her. I jack it gingerly because I’m sore. Facts are facts, though, nothing will satiate my burning desire for her. I need release.

I close my eyes and picture myself pushing into Ivy’s tight opening. Her swollen clit quivers under my thumb. She plucks her puckered nipples as my cock fills her and retreats. Fills and retreats. Fills and retreats.Fuuuuuck. My hand moves faster. In my mind, Ivy tells me to fuck her harder. To fill her with my come. To make her pregnant.

Holyshit…with a loud groan I spurt all over my fingers and stomach.

God, the effect she has on me.

It’s not just sex with us. Like I told her, I want to marry her. Have kids. Build a future.

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