Page 91 of Back On Ice

He goes to stand, but before he’s even fully on his feet, I throw myself into his arms, wrapping my legs around his waist as he catches me and kisses me breathless.

“Do you want to see inside?” he says against my lips.

I only nod, kissing him again as he walks us to the front door. He breaks the kiss to unlock it with the key, and carries me into the kitchen.

“Before the grand tour…” he rumbles, “there may not be a bedroom set up yet, but there is plenty of space on this counter for me to ravage you on, and I amstarving.”

A shocked gasp leaves me as he places me on the kitchen island, and I don’t even get a good look at the interior of the house before he’s wiggling me out of my jeans and underwear, kissing down the exposed flesh as he goes.The granite is cold on my ass, but I forget all about it when Carter tosses my clothes to the side and steps between my open legs, devouring my mouth, his fingers teasing my entrance.

I shiver flows through me at the brush of calloused skin against my own, his mouth moving from mine down to my neck.“We’ll start in the kitchen, but after we move in, I want to fuck you onevery single surfaceof this house.”

“Don’t threaten me with a good time.” I gasp as he bites my neck just how I like it— gently, not hard enough to hurt, but enough to keep me in place as he slips two fingers into me. The feel of his teeth on my skin has my pussy clenching in need and he chuckles darkly as he removes them and licks them clean.

“It’s a promise, Angel.” His voice is husky as his fingers plunge back inside me, this time in hard, determined thrusts. I moan at the sensation, and he keeps pumping in and out of me, curling his digits up to hit my g-spot. “

A keening sound leaves me, my hips trying to push upwards, wanting his fingers deeper. More. I needmore. “Carter please!” I whine, clutching his shirt desperately.

“I’ve got you, beautiful. For the rest of our lives. I love you so damn much.” His fingers never leave my pussy as he uses his other hand to push against my shoulder, a ghost of kiss brushing over my lips before he lowers me until I’m laying flat on my back like his own personal buffet.

“I love you too, Carter,” my voice is breathless as he now towers over me, taking me in.

The heat of his gaze lights my body on fire, his thighs pushing my legs apart so I’m wide open for him.

Lowering himself to his knees, he presses a kiss to my mound. “Shit, you’re so perfect, Sophie. My Angel. Myfuture wife. ” He then nips at my inner thigh before his tongue finds me, licking circles around my clit as he continues fucking me with his hand. Ice travels down to my toes as he lavishes my pussy in attention, licking and sucking and kissing, until I’m a needy, panting mess.

“Use my face, Angel,” he orders, pulling back slightly. “Fuck my mouth with this perfect pussy. I want to taste how desperate you are for me.” His words release something inside of me, and when he returns his mouth to my dripping center, my hands tangle in his hair, desperate to hold him close.

I’m under no illusion that I’m in charge. The only reason I’m able to hold him tightly, bucking up into his mouth, is because he’slettingme. And fuck, if that doesn’t turn me on even more.

“Please! Carter, I’m so close!” My words make him double down on his efforts, his tongue honing in on my clit as he licks in short, firm strokes, and his fingers curling up to hit my g-spotjust right.

“I got you, Angel. I’ll always have you. Let go and come for me.” Then he pulls my clit into his mouth and suckshard, I’m done for.

I come with his name on my lips, stars bursting across my vision as my pussy clenches around his fingers, my fingers tightening in his hair. He laves at my clit through the aftershocks of my orgasm, slowly removing his fingers, and when he sits up to kiss me, I wrap my arms around his neck, planning on never letting him go.

Years ago, I never would have thought I’d not only have Carter back by my side, but a baby on the way as well. This house that we’ll make a home in—with our family, friends, and love—is something I never knew I was missing. A place to raise Little Biscuit as well as any other children we might have. A sanctuary we can call our own. A place to build new memories together, for the rest of our lives. The gift Carter’s given me means more than he’ll ever know.

While I wish we never had to be apart to begin with, I now realize I wouldn’t have had it any other way. The struggles we went through to get here, the lessons we learned, and the people we have become, that’s what has made our love stronger than ever. And that love is… everything.

It’s Sophie and Carter. Forever.

Epilogue

SOPHIE

June – Ten Months Later

“Oh,Sophie, sweetie, you look absolutely breathtaking,” Dad says, looking at me with tears in his eyes.

Idofeel beautiful.

My hair is done in an elegant updo, and my dress, complete with lace appliques and pearl embellishments, hugs every curve perfectly. It’s the perfect wedding dress.

We’re standing outside the double doors to the ice rink of the newly opened Twin Rinks, waiting for my cue to walk down the aisle. I had debated on an indoor or outdoor wedding, since it’s June and the weather is gorgeous, but when I saw the idea online for a “wedding on ice” I just knew we had to do it. There’s a large sheet of plexi-glass covering the ice so the ceremony can proceed without everyone slipping around. The grand opening of the rinks isn’t until next week, so tonight we’re free to use it as we please.

It only seemed fitting to have the wedding here, since it’s the place that brought us together again.

“Thanks, Dad.” I smile, desperate not to tear up and ruin my professionally-done makeup.

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