Page 47 of Gage

And then she started crying. I wrapped my arms around her and listened to her explain that she was crying because she was so happy. Then I laughed because I heard her stomach growl. “Let’s go inside, sweetheart, so I can feed you. We’ll have our lunch out here on the balcony and plan our wedding.”

“I would like to have a small wedding with just a few friends and family. I would like for it to be right here in your backyard. There is no place more beautiful to have a wedding. And when our kids grow up and get married, they can have their wedding here, too,” Lori said.

“We will have our wedding wherever you want to have it. If you want it in this backyard, then it will be in the backyard.” I turned her toward me, and my lips touched hers. It was a kiss that sealed our fate. I picked her up and carried her to our bedroom.

I have never craved any woman as I craved Lori. I had to have her. The only thought in my head right now was her under me naked. When I raised my head, Rex was staring at us. We both chuckled, and then I got up and let Rex out. Sure, he’s only a dog, but do you want your dog watching you make love to the woman you love?

I was back on the bed and pulled Lori’s sundress over her head. I looked at that beautiful, voluminous body. With one snap, the bra was off. I pulled her under me, and I took one of those beautiful full breasts into my mouth. The sounds coming from Lori were making him crazy.

My hands slipped down, and off came her panties. When my hand moved between her thighs, my finger touched her soft spot. Lori couldn’t stand it anymore. She raised her hips and let me have my way. “If I’m dreaming, don’t wake up,”I know she didn’t realize she spoke out loud, but I answered her anyway. “You aren’t dreaming, baby; I’m here with you.”

“When did you get naked?”

I chuckled. “When I let Rex out of the room,” I murmured as I made my way down her body. I felt like I was going to lose control of my own body. I raised up and laid between her thighs. I bent and suckled her breast. They were magnificent. My hands slipped under her and caressed each cheek. When my hands started their path to all the moistness between her thighs, she inhaled sharply, and a sound came from deep within her.

I trailed a finger down her side. Her skin prickled at my touch. He looked at her and saw so much passion in her eyes. I’m going to want to make love to you all the time,” I whispered.

“Good,” she said, then she smiled.

I was suddenly eager and hot, as though it was my first time. I knew how to please a woman—God knows I’d perfected my technique over the years—but this was different. This was Lori. The need to be with her made me ache. I’d never felt this way before.

Her legs moved restlessly against mine. I kissed the side of her neck and slowly moved lower, taking my time, teasing and tormenting her the entire time. My tongue gently tickled her collarbone, and at last, when I reached her breast, I felt her tighten around me.

I delayed as long as I could to give her as much pleasure as she was giving him. Her response made it impossible to wait any longer. I knew she was ready. My mouth covered hers, and I moved between her thighs and slowly sank into her liquid heat. She was so tight, so hot, I moaned from the sheer bliss. I stayed utterly still inside her, panting as I whispered her name. O didn’t want to orgasm yet.

She lifted her knees to take me deeper and began to move.

I knew she wanted to please me, to make me as crazed as she was. She bit my shoulder, kissed my mouth, and moved to my neck. She was panting now. I pulled back and thrust deep, and tears came to her eyes. I could tell at one glance she wasstaggered by the intensity of the feelings gathering inside her. My movements became more powerful, more all-consuming, more demanding. It was exquisite.

Even in the throes of raw passion, I had always been able to control my actions to set my pace. But I couldn’t control anything right now. I thrust into her again and again, powerless to slow down.

She was every bit as passionate as me. I saw the tension building within her, ready to burst with the need for release.

Wave after wave of sensation poured over her. She cried out with each orgasm. I glanced at her and knew she was letting it sweep her away like a roller coaster plunging to the ground and jolting every nerve, the waves of pleasure coursing through her. I thought she might cry, and then tears fell from her eyes. When my hand slipped between her thighs, she orgasmed again.

“We both fell asleep. When I woke up, Lori was outside, sitting on the deck.

We were eating dinner when I asked what day she wanted to get married. “How about this weekend?”

“Yes, this weekend is perfect,” I said and laughed. I’ll tell the guys. Will your Dad be home by then?”

“Darn, I forgot about my Dad. I’ll call him. But we are getting married next weekend, no matter what.”

I leaned down and kissed her. “I love you more than anything in this world. We are going to get married next weekend, no matter what. We can pick up your things whenever you are ready.”

“We’ll go to my home tomorrow and tell Sammy we are getting married. I need to get the rest of my clothes and a few other things. I don’t have much left. But I’m alive. I just knew I was going to die. I was so scared.”

“I was scared, too, sweetheart. When I saw that house burning, I knew you were inside. The fire department stoppedme from going inside, so I ran around back, and I heard your voice; it was like a miracle happened to hear your voice.”

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HavingLori live with me was just as wonderful as I’d imagined. She wasn’t messy, she loved cooking with me, and everything felt right. Everyone knew we were getting married and had promised to be there. I just hoped nothing would pull me away. Sean knew I didn’t want anything interfering with my wedding day.

But on Monday, he called.

“There’s no one else available, Gage. I need you to guard this actress for two days.”

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