Page 47 of Ember's Heart
He shifted, his hand reaching for me. “Ember, no. That was just for you. I don’t need anything in return.”
I shook my head, my fingers already on the button of his jeans. “I want to, Colton.”
He didn’t argue. He just watched, his breath hitched in his throat, as I unzipped his jeans and freed his erection. It was hard and heavy, proof of how much he wanted this. I leaned in, flicking my tongue over the tip, teasing him. He groaned, his head falling back against the chair.
Wrapping my lips around his length I took him into my mouth. I licked, teased, and swirled my tongue around him as I sucked. Using my other hand I gently took his heavy balls in my hands, giving them a gentle squeeze and tug that had him groaning in pleasure.
His grip tightened on the chair and when I felt him begin tense, I pulled away, just enough to tease him, my tongue tracing the length of his cock.
“Ember,” he rasped, his voice strained. “Please, baby, finish me.”
I just smiled, a small, mischievous smirk. I reached up and pulled my shirt over my head, unhooked my bra, and tossed them to the side. I lowered my head again, spit on his cock, then slid his hard length between my breasts. Keeping my eyes on his, I licked the tip every time it came up to my face.
I could see it in his eyes, he was about to completely lose control.
“I’m going to come,” he groaned. “I need you to stop playing, Firefly. I can’t take it anymore.”
I didn’t want him to come outside like this, I wanted to be in his arms. I wanted his cock to be buried deep inside mine. I stopped what I was doing and met his gaze. “Let’s take this inside,” I whispered, my voice a little breathless.
He moved like a man possessed as he scooped me into arms and carried me inside and up the stairs to the bedroom. His eyes never left mine as he gently laid me on the bed. The room was dark, only the light from the moon shining in through the large windows, but I could see his chest rising and falling with heavy breaths. His hair was disheveled, and the look on his face was one of need.
I watched as he stripped his clothes off, letting them drop to the floor. After I had the rest of my clothes off, he climbed on top of me, pressing kisses up my body until he reached my lips. “You are incredible, Ember,” he whispered against my lips. “Absolutely incredible.”
His hands and mouth explored every inch of my body. Hooking his arms under my legs, he spread me open and with a low groan, plunged inside me.
He pounded into me with a fierce intensity. He started moving in a rhythm that was the perfect mix of possessiveness, loving, and left me breathless.
When it was over, we laid tangled together in bed, our bodies slick with sweat. He held me tight against him and I could feel his heart pounding against my back. My body was spent and I was exhausted.
I don’t know how long I was asleep, but something woke me a few hours later. At first I thought Colton was talking in his sleep, but then I realized his body was tense, his hands were balled into fists.
He was tossing and turning, his forehead was beaded with sweat, and he was muttering something I couldn’t understand.
“Colton,” I whispered, touching his shoulder. He jerked away, a hoarse sound tearing from his throat. It was a gasping, desperate sound that made my heart seize in my chest.
Oh god. He was having a nightmare.
I thought back to the therapy session on Friday, Alejandro’s words all came rushing back.
“It’s Ember. You’re safe. We’re at the cabin, remember? It’s just us.” My voice stayed low and even. I kept one hand lightly on his arm. “Can you hear me?”
He didn’t respond. He just gasped, a sound of pure agony tearing from his throat. “No,” he moaned. “No. Please.” His voice was laced with terror. It was the sound of a man who was no longer in the present, but trapped in a moment of pure hell.
Chapter 35
Ember
Keeping my voice in a normal tone, I said “Colton. You’re safe. I’m safe. We’re at the cabin.”
The low moans and pained gasps coming from Colton was tearing me apart. I wished I could do more to help him. My heart was pounding hard against my ribs, but Alejandro’s calm voice echoed in my mind.“Stay calm. A calm presence is what he’ll need.”
He thrashed and mumbled, his body slick with a cold sweat that had soaked the sheets. I wanted to touch him, but I knew I couldn’t. All I could do was keep talking to him.
“Colton,” I whispered, my voice trembling but firm. “Colton, it’s Ember. It’s okay. You’re at the cabin. You’re safe.”
His thrashing intensified, a desperate sound tearing from his throat. “No… no, I can’t… get out. Get out!” he choked out, his voice hoarse with panic. My heart was breaking for him, but I forced myself to take deep breaths. I needed to stay calm for him.
I continued to talk to him. “You’re okay. We’re in the cabin by the lake. We’re safe. You’re safe. I’m here. I’m not going anywhere.” I just kept repeating the words.
