Page 68 of Charming But Reckless

Once I was done, I turned to him with every ounce of focus I had. “Dinner can wait.”

“What? I thought you were —Oh!”

I strode forward until we were toe to toe, then I took his mouth in a desperate kiss. All the love and appreciation I felt for him wove its way between us.

Arick went boneless in my grip. His hands searched for purchase on my shoulders as I lifted him and strode to the bedroom. Neither of us pulled back. We didn’t need to, even with the stairs and the possibility of injury.

I knew this house inside and out.

And Arick knew I’d never let him be hurt again.

The combination of his trust and his desire had me on fire. I needed everything from this man. Everything he’d give me.

“What do you want, baby? Anything is yours. I’m all yours,” I panted as I trailed kisses down his body.

He reached a hand down to cup my erection. I groaned, leaning into the touch.

“I want this inside me.”

The impact of his words didn't hit me immediately. It was as if my brain short circuited the second he touched me.

When I came to, I realized he was still waiting for a response from me.

“Are you sure? I want you in every way. We just haven’t —“

His hand covered my mouth. “I’m sure about this. About you. I want to spend my life with you and this new family we’ve built. No more trial period, Orion. We belong together.”

My heart sped up at the honesty behind his words. He wasn’t simply saying them to make me happy. Sometime between mekidnapping Varr and us winding up here, he’s decided I’m his forever.

I wouldn’t fucking take it for granted.

“We’re wearing far too much for me to take care of you properly.” I yanked my shirt off in a single smooth movement. When I stood to take off my pants, Arick scrambled to remove his clothes. I laughed softly at his eagerness, only to stop short once he was bared to me.

There was nothing as beautiful as him. No other person, no amount of fancy art. Watching him could entertain me for days on end.

“Lay down for me. I want a taste before we get started.”

He shook his head. “Won’t last if you do. Please. A bit of prep and then I’m all yours. Don’t you want to sink inside me? To feel how tight I’ll grip you. Can you imagine how perfect we’ll be together?”

I groaned, then dove for him. He always knew just what to say to get me going.

Our cocks rubbed together as I thrust against him. I took his mouth in another kiss, this one almost punishing with how much I took from him.

There was lube and condoms in the nightstand, though we only needed one of them. We’d both been tested after getting back to the city. It was a precaution we took seriously enough to get done before things went further.

Now I could appreciate our past selves for thinking ahead. I didn’t want anything between me and this perfect man beneath me.

“Lift your legs. Behind your knees.” I grunted the words as I showed him how to spread wide.

When that tight ring came into view, I almost gave up my plan altogether. What I wouldn’t give to worship his ass like he deserved.

As if he could sense my loss of resolve, his toes tapped my shoulder. “Prep me,” he demanded.

I chuffed out a laugh, then grabbed the lube. Once I poured plenty on my hand and his hole, I went about stretching him open.

The room filled groans and whispered promises as I worked. I praised him for doing such a good job, for opening up when I asked. He whined, begging me for more each time he adjusted.

By the time he was finally ready enough for me, I felt like I’d explode. I took a deep breath in, then lined up my cock to his body.

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