Page 16 of Set In Stone

krystina

Ilaylimp in Alexander’s strong arms, our rapid heartbeats slowly returning to a normal rhythm. During our crazed sex frenzy, we somehow made it to the bedroom and went at it another two times. The only time we paused was to grab a quick bite to eat in between rounds. Even then, Alexander was still touching me, caressing my breasts as he hand fed me bites of local artisan cheeses and a variation of seasonalfruits.

I lazily swirled my fingertip over his chest, feeling completely and utterly spent. I loved how he could make me forget everything in an instant. With his gorgeous face taut with desire and his expression filled with something much more tender, I wanted nothing more than to erase the turmoil between us and just feel. And do that, he did. Time and timeagain.

“How do you do that?” Imurmured.

“Do what,angel?”

“Make everything go away. We went from wanting to rip each other’s throats out, to ripping each other’s clothes off. You’re awfully sneaky, Mr. Stone. Do you knowthat?”

“I just know how to tame that sassy mouth of yours,” helaughed.

I propped up on one elbow and stared down athim.

“My sassy mouth? I believe you were the one to have a tantrum in Dr. Tumblin’s office,” I pointedout.

Alexander didn’t say anything at first, but reached up to tuck a loose tendril of hair behind myear.

“Shh, angel. No more fighting,” he said firmly and placed a finger over my mouth to silence the argument I was about to make. Cupping the back of my neck, he pulled me back down to rest my head against the side of hischest.

He’s right. No morefighting.

Nevertheless, there was still a very important issue that needed to be addressed. It wasn’t about today’s therapy session, as that was a dead issue. Based on his reactions in the office just a few hours before, I knew we wouldn’t be going back. It didn’t matter. Even I was failing to see any benefit from it. There were too many secrets that needed to stay hidden, and progress would be limited because of it. However, therapy or no therapy, I couldn’t ignore Alexander’s overly controlling ways as of late. He had to tone it down a bit before Isnapped.

I went back to tracing small circles over his pectorals and thought about how to bring it up. I really didn’t want to argue, so I had to carefully choose my words so as not to soundconfrontational.

“Alex, ever since I was released from the hospital, you’ve made all the decisions. I know it’s just your nature, so I let it go for a time. But…lately, I feel like I’m starting to lose a little bit of myself,” I saidquietly.

“Krystina, you know why I have to be in control. It’s who Iam.”

“Yes, and I understand that. But I worry about after we marry. Marriage is supposed to be a partnership. Certain things should be decided together, if you know what I mean,” I explained cautiously. I glanced up at his face to see his reaction. When he merely raised an eyebrow at me, I continued on. “When it comes to our house and our wedding, I want to plan them together. I don’t want you to make all the decisions forus.”

“Angel, I’ve asked for your input,” he tried tocounter.

I pursed my lips and tried to suppress the building agitation. He truly didn’t see what he had been doing. Choosing a different way to approach the situation, I swung a leg over his hips and sat up so I could straddle him. He pushed his hips up against me, and I could feel his erection begin to harden, the head of his thick cock pressing against my entrance. How he was able to even think about round four was beyond me. His sexual appetite was insatiable. I for one wouldn’t be walking straight for a few days at the veryleast.

“No funny business,” I scolded playfully. “I’m trying to have a serious conversationhere.”

“Is that why you moved to sit on top of me? Is this a power play to make you feel more incontrol?”

“Maybe,” I said with a guiltysmile.

“Okay, angel. I’ll give you this, but only because I’m curious about what’s been bugging you. Besides, if you have something to get off your chest, I’d rather you do it when you’re naked,” he added with a cocky smile. A wicked gleam flashed in his sapphireeyes.

My stomach did a flip, stirring with renewed desire, and it was a real struggle to stay focused. The more he looked at me that way, the more I felt like round four was definitely imminent. I ran my hands up and over his chest, appreciating the hard lines of honed muscle. Not bothering to suppress a groan, I leaned down to kiss the side of his neck and breathe in his scent. He was intoxicating. As long as I lived, I would never get enough of thisman.

“Maybe we should talk about this tomorrow,” I murmured into hisear.

“Oh, no you don’t, my little sex goddess. Quit paying attention to the devil on your shoulder for a minute,” he told me and I could feel the vibration of hislaughter.

“Hmmm…but the devil is so much more fun,” I replied, playing along with his joke about my cartoonish self-conscious that plagued me every once in awhile.

I flicked my tongue around the lobe of his ear, but Alexander wouldn’t be deterred. Pushing me up to a sitting position, he looked pointedly into myeyes.

“You wanted to talk. Let’s just do this now and be done with it. What’s botheringyou?”

Knowing I shouldn’t put it off, I reluctantly placed my hands on my thighs so as not to be distracted byhim.

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