“I know,” I responded with my chin resting on her head.
Erie sighed. “But you’re my bad boy. You know your Italian accent gets me every time. Thank you for being transparent and allowing me to get a little closer to you. You’re right. Those confessions of information would’ve had me running away from you. I appreciate you for trusting me enough to tell me some of your secrets. You had every right to play things close to your chest until you were able to fully trust me. I would’ve done the same thing had the roles been reversed.
“I’m ashamed to admit that I was more pissed off at Troy’s betrayal than you. I just wanted to take my frustrations out on you. Janeiro, I was wrong. I understand completely where you’re coming from, but I am wrong too. You didn’t deserve my wrath.
“Yes, my emotions were all over the place because I felt so alone and betrayed. You’ve had my back since day one. I truly appreciate you, your obsessive ways, and protectiveness. I’m blessed to have a man like you in my life. How about we try to communicate with each other in healthier ways? No more lies or secrets unless it’s absolutely warranted. What do you say?”
“I one hundred percent agree with you. I’m also blessed to have a little lady like you in my life. Erie, you keep me grounded and happy, and I’m not giving you up for nothing. You are mine. All mine. Am I clear?”
She nodded with a sweet grin on her face. The twinkle in her eyes, the dimples in her cheeks, and the warmth from her body revealed something deeper to me. It was at this moment that I realized I loved her. I was madly in love with Erie Lakes.
Ten
Erie
July 2025
Two Months Later
I moved in my sleep as light and feathery kisses peppered my face.
“Mm,” I moaned.
Those kisses belonged to one man only. I knew his kisses like the back of my hand now. My eyes fluttered open. They met the oceanic blue eyes of my lover. Janeiro’s head rested on the pillow next to mine.
His upper body was covered in a light denim button down that clashed against his dark brown skin and brought out his pretty blues. There were times I couldn’t believe this man belonged to me. He was everything I desired in a man and good partner. Janeiro’s heart was so big. He just needed the right woman to remind him of his softer side. A woman that he was safe with and would never intentionally hurt him like his past did was what he desired and had now. He was my heart, and I could never mistreat him. I cared about him too much.
“Morning, Bella,” he stated in his deep timbre.
He looked so fresh and clean. The mint from his breath filled my nose. I couldn’t wait to kiss him. Janeiro always smelled so good. He tasted just as good. That was one of the reasons why I couldn’t keep my hands or mouth off him.
“Good morning, my love. Are you going somewhere?”
He nodded. “Yup. We’re going somewhere.”
My brows merged together. “Where are we going?”
“With all that’s been going on, I thought we could take our first trip together. I have my private jet all gassed and ready to go. All you have to do is get up and get dressed. There’s no need to pack because I’m taking you on a shopping spree.”
My eyes widened at his admittance. I sat up abruptly, causing my blanket to slide down and reveal my naked torso. Janeiro’s eyes flitted to my exposed breasts, and he licked his lips. He made me chuckle because he couldn’t keep his mouth or hands to himself either.
“Janeiro, baby, thank you so much. I can’t believe you planned such a beautiful and thoughtful date for us.”
He sat up, taking his time as he kissed up my breasts then my collarbone.
“This is only for you. The only pleasure I want is feeling your body as much as I possibly can.”
Janeiro’s tongue made wet ellipses up to my neck while his fingers rolled over my erect nipples. My clit thumped and pussy grew wetter. The feel of his big body weakened me. Janeiro’s soft lips and cologne worked as a duo to subdue me further. I needed him in the worst way.
“Ahh!”
A soft gasp escaped me as my back gently hit the bed, and Janeiro’s mouth latched onto my dripping honeypot. His mouth never left me as his arms wound tightly around my thighs and yanked me to the edge of the bed.
“Oh God!” I shrieked from his sudden movements.
Janeiro continued to consume my pussy like I was a slice of peach cobbler. The way his tongue swept around my honeypot like a vacuum cleaner, I couldn’t help the way I sprayed his face and beard. Janeiro owned me. His head play took my body to heights I never knew existed.
My legs shook uncontrollably. The sounds of his slurps sailed straight to my clit, inciting my orgasm to come alive. Janeiro’s tongue tapped my clit, and I rained down on him like a storm.