Page 98 of Stolen Kisses

She nods. “Mhm.”

“You tell me if it’s too much, okay?”

“Okay,” she whispers.

It’s all I need. Smoothing my hands up the inside of her thighs, I follow with delicate kisses until I reach the crease between her leg and her pussy. Running my nose from the base of her pussy to the top, I breathe in her delicious scent. “Mmm, delicious.” Smiling against her pussy lips, I lock my eyes with her forest green ones as I take my first swipe in months. Her eyes roll upwards as she sighs, dropping her head back onto the pillow.

Starting out slowly, I lick and kiss her pussy lips thoroughly. Treating myself toEm’sdelicious taste. I’m in no hurry, I could stay down here all night if she’d let me, but I know she needs to get a good night’s rest before her surgery tomorrow. Hopefully the orgasms I’m about to deliver will help her sleep. Sucking on her clit, I slide a finger into her tight channel, which squeezes me in welcome. She’s so fucking responsive. “You like my fingers in your pussy, don’t you, Em?”

“Mmhm, yeah, I do. I’ve missed you. Missed this so much,” she whispers the last part.

“Me too, Peaches. Me too.” I never thought I’d have this chance again. To be able to touch her in this way. I feel fucking privileged that she’s allowing me to do this to her.

Swirling my tongue around her pulsing clit, I add another digit, making sure I rub against the spongy tissue on the front wall. I know I’ve got the right spot when her hips fly up off the bed, pushing her pussy further into my mouth.Oh yeah!

“Oh my God! Theo!” she whispers hoarsely. “Theo, Theo, Theo,” she repeats as her hips move in time with my ministrations. I love that I can do this to her. That I can bring her pleasure. Normally, I’d pinch her nipples about now, but I know she still lacks sensation and I don’t want to break her out of the spell we’ve created.

Her walls flutter and tighten, holding my fingers inside as she breaks, her hips dropping to the bed, her legs tightening around my head as though she wants to lock me in place. I slow my fingers, drawing out her pleasure as long as I can. Smiling as she sucks in a long breath—my girl forgets to breathe as she builds to orgasm. I move back to tenderly kiss her pussy as she comes back into her body, a smiletouchingher lips.

I’m not finished with her though. I want to take her there again. Just one more time tonight.

–nineteen–

–emma–

Standing in front of thebathroom mirror, I study my breasts. Six weeksagoI was in the same position, doing the very same thing. Warm, calloused hands come around my body tocuptheheavyglobesas soft lips surrounded by bristles press against my shoulder. I reach my hand up, running my fingers through his silky hair.

“You okay, Peaches?” His eyes connect with mine in the bathroom mirror.

“Yeah, I am. I’ll be glad to get these expanders out. They’re so freaking hard and heavy. Though, I’m not looking forward to having the drains in again.” I sigh. I just want this whole process over and done with.

Theo’s hold is tender as he tests their weight. “Theydofeel heavy.” Releasing them, he slides his hands across my beadedflesharound to my back, heating it as he goes. Running his fingers over my scars, he whispers, “These are looking really good.”

“Yeah?” I’m surprised I could get the word out while he’s touching me. I love having his hands and mouth on my body again. To feel him inside me, the way we were before. Last night was something else—he made me fly. I’m not sure if it’s because it’s been so long since we were intimate like that or if it’s because I feel so much closer to him now.

“Yeah, they do.” He kisses me again before stepping away. “I’m heading down to get breakfast sorted. Come down whenever you’re ready.”

He’s gone, leaving me to my inspection. Once this part’s over with, this ordeal will finally be behind me. IknowI’m one of the lucky ones, but it’s still been tough. The oncologist I saw for the second opinion requested by Dr. Barnes concurred with the initial pathologyreport. They both agreed that I could safely forego radiation treatment, which was a huge relief for me as well as for Theo. The sheer relief that swept over his features was plain for the oncologist and myself to see; the tension I hadn’t realized he’d been holding across his shouldersreleased. I’ve been so blessed to have Theo’s support and attention these past weeks. He’s made the whole process that much more bearable. The man still looks at me as though I’m a goddess which has been fantastic for my bruised self-esteem.

I get dressed and grab my small overnight bag for my short hospital stay. It’ll only beovernight this time if all goes well. Preston will pick the boys up from school today and keep them for the weekend to help me out. He’s been calling the boys every night to talk with them and he’s stopped in after school to take them to the park. He even took Lachlan to his therapy appointment last Thursday. I think he’s definitely making better choices than he has in a long time.

Mr. Drivas is picking Kenny up from school and he’s going to keep her for the weekend, too. Theo wanted to be able to spend as much time as possible at the hospital with me and then allow me time to rest over the weekend.

Nervous butterflies assault me as my foot touches the floor at the bottom of the stairs, the kids’ voices reaching me loud and clear.

“Mommy can’t eat breakfast today because she’s having surgery.” Lachlan’s memory for details astounds me sometimes.

“But I made Mommy these yummy strawberries.” Austin’s sweet little voice sounds so disappointed. I’m incredibly proud of his thoughtfulness but I’m also broken-hearted that I can’t eat the food he thoughtfully prepared for me.

Stepping into the kitchen, the kids notice me straight away. “Mommy.” All three of them call at the same time. My head snapsacrossto Theo asheturns toward me. Our wide eyes locked on each other at Kenny calling me Mommy. Theo’s lips tilt slightly, matchingthesparkle in his eyes which shows he’s not bothered by this new development. I think it was a natural progression for Kenny after all the time she’s spent here with the boys. With a full heart, I kiss each of thekidsgood morning and go about preparing each of their lunches for school while they eat breakfast. Then we all head out the door for school drop-off.

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The closer we get to the hospital the bigger my butterflies get. Theo reaches across, laying his large hand on my thigh. “You know you’ve got this. Right?” He sounds so certain.

“I guess so. I really hate leaving the kids.” I know it’s only overnight this time, but it’s a forced separation, as opposed to them staying with Mom and Dad for the weekend. “I missed them so much when I was in the hospital last time.” I breathe out a heavy breath. “I’m also worried. I’ve had such a smooth run throughout this process. What if this part goes wrong?” I look across to the man who’s very quickly become my mainstay as I chew my bottom lip.

Squeezing my thigh, he briefly glances away from the road to me. I watch his Adam’s apple bob up and down. “Mom and Anna know how important you are to me. I’m sure they’re watching over you to make sure nothing happens.”

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