Page 71 of The Alpha's Bullied Mate

Now, Hayden was returning to his duties full-time. Mica, healed from the birth, was considering how much of her own duties. Nights were still sleepless, so Tess had moved into the big house with them, acting as a live-in nanny and housekeeper to help with these difficult first months.

Tess stood nearby, her hands clasped lightly in front of herself. “Would you like me to go put him in his crib?”

“Actually, could you take him over to Grandma Echo for an hour or two?” Mica asked. “There’s extra milk in the freezer in case he gets hungry.”

Tess gave her a knowing look. “I see. You want somealonetime with your mate, don’t you?”

Mica rolled her eyes. But it was true. They didn’t have a lot of alone time anymore.

“I’ll be happy to take him to see Grandma. Being able to spend so much time with a baby makes up for having to see Ryder so often,” Tess said. She shot Mica an apologetic look. “Sorry.”

Mica only waved her off, then hurried upstairs. She’d asked Hayden to take the afternoon off. And, though she still didn’t like to look at herself in a mirror, she had found something that felt great against her skin and knew Hayden would love it as well.

And when Hayden found her, she was stretched out on the bed, wearing blue silk lace that left nothing to the imagination. She smirked at him, enjoying the way his eyes roved over her body. His arousal at the sight of her was apparent.

“That’s new,” he said. “But are you sure it’s not too soon?”

Mica lay back on her back, letting her legs fall open. “Hayden. You heard the doctor yourself. I’m completely healed up. Now get over here. I need you, my love. I need your touch. I need your lips on mine. I need you inside of me.”

“I love to give you what you need,” he answered. His gaze darkened as his smile grew. He made quick climbed onto the bed. “So fucking gorgeous.”

Mica’s heart fluttered as she wrapped her arms around her mate. The warmth of him so close to her made every nerve ending in her body beg for more. Heat built in her core, already anticipating the delicious pressure of him inside of her. She was wild with desire and it was difficult for her to hold on as Hayden’s mouth explored her body.

“Just so you know, I’m feeling very impatient,” she warned him. “It’s been too long.”

Hayden laughed as he trailed kisses up her body. “I know what you mean. But we will be patient, won’t we? And I have a surprise for you.”

His eyes sparkled mischievously as he peered up at her. “What sort of surprise?”

“If I told you, it won’t be a surprise.” He winked at her.

Before she could ask for more details regardless, he captured her mouth again. This was a long, deep kiss as he explored her mouth. It made Mica melt. She greedily explored his body with her hands, trailing them over him. She undid the button on his jeans and unzipped them, reaching between them. She massaged him, enjoying the way he hardened beneath her touch.

Hayden let out a soft growl. He kissed down her body, over the swell of her breast. The lacy blue fabric grew damp from his mouth. He licked one peaked nipple through the thin lace, then leaned back. Mica’s hand was still on him, and she tugged his pants down to his knees to free him. As he quickly shucked off his shirt, she took him in both of her hands.

“Fuck, I love the way you touch me,” Hayden gasped.

“I love the way you respond to me.” Mica wrapped her lower legs around his thighs, urging him toward her. The lingerie was crotchless and she spread her thighs apart, inviting him in.

Hayden bent over her again. He kissed her as he cupped her. Mica groaned, grinding herself against his palm. He slid two fingers into her and she clamped down on him, eager for the sensations of movement inside. Hayden chuckled as he swept his thumb over her clit, knowing exactly what pressure she liked.

“Oh!” Mica gasped. She trailed her fingers down his chest, enjoying the sensation of his skin against hers. The contour of his muscles filled her with a greedy need as he continued to explore her.

She reached for him, matching the rhythm of his own movements. The two gazed into each other’s eyes, their movement unhurried, reveling in the pleasure they evoked in one another. How her mate looked at her made Mica feel like the most desirable woman in the world. She loved the physical and emotional reactions she could elicit from him.

Hayden burrowed into her neck, kissing and nibbling at her sensitive skin. Mica’s eyes closed as she helped guide him to her. He entered softly and gently, with so much care it brought tears to her eyes.

“Are you alright?” Hayden asked, his own eyes widening when he saw the tears.

“More than alright. I just love you so much. It feels so good to have you so close to me.”

He kissed her as they moved together, finding a rhythm that suited both. Mica felt as though she was experiencing her body for the first time, yet everything was so familiar there was none of the awkwardness that a first encounter brought. Hayden’s thrusts grew stronger, filling her up with every entrance.

With a grin, he flipped them over so she was over him. His hands were tight on her hips as she let out a startled gasp. Mica’s eyes widened as she stilled. She tightened around him, holding herself up on her knees and arms.

“Hayden?” she asked breathlessly.

“Surprise.” He grinned at her as he trailed his hands up over her curves. He caught her breasts in his hands, kneading lightly.

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