Page 45 of The Unbuttoned Ranger
“CaDee, you can share everything at your own pace, but I’m glad that you trust me enough to allow me in.”
“Why are you so understanding and kind?”
“I don’t think I’ve ever been accused of that before.” He laughed. “Don’t expect everyone to be like your ex.”
“I am learning to trust again.”
“It doesn’t happen overnight.”
“Do you still want to have sex with me?”
He liked this new version of CaDee. “Why the hell wouldn’t I?”
“I think we should have sex again” she blurted. “I enjoyed it.”
He sat up and planted his feet on the floor. “CaDee—”
“You’ve changed your mind, haven’t you?” the corners of her mouth lowered.
“Hit pause for a second. I haven’t changed my mind but don’t go at this like it’s a chore. Having sex is one of the greatest acts on earth, not like feeding the chickens.”
She dropped her hands at her sides. “I guess I don’t know how to go about this. Maybe I shouldn’t have come.” She took a backward step toward the door.
“Don’t be silly.” He stood and crossed the distance to her. She backed up into his dresser. She lifted her chin and looked up at him in a way that fought every demon inside he was carrying. He didn’t touch her yet. “Last night you didn’t seem so sure.”
“Last night I was sure, but I was afraid. I have nothing to offer anyone. My life is a whirlwind. A hot mess.” Her bottom lip quivered.
“It’s not as messy as you think it is. You’ve made steps to start a new life. That’s saying a lot.” He took a small step that brought him within inches of her. He reached down and lifted a tendril of her hair, bringing it to his nose. He loved her scent.
She journeyed her gaze downward on his body and when she brought her gaze back to his, she said in a soft voice, “I haven’t seen a man naked in a long time.”
He laughed. “If I would have known I was having company I would have at least pulled on a pair of boxers.”
“I’m not complaining.”
“Scars and all. This is me.”
“You’re a beautiful man, Sharp.”
He’d never been told he was beautiful. He cupped her cheek and caressed her soft skin with his thumb. “What I see today is different than what I saw last night. I know you’re sure.”
“Very much.”
He lowered his mouth to hers. He slipped his tongue inside, tasting her, relishing her gentle whimpers. The tip of their tongues touched and her arms came up around his neck, pressing her body against his. Good thing he wasn’t trying to hide his firm cock because it wouldn’t have been possible even if he had clothes on.
He laid his hands on her hips and held her against him, feeling like he couldn’t get enough fast enough. Although he wanted to skip a few bases and slide inside of her, he also wanted to take things at a slower pace, bring her pleasure, remembering that she hadn’t been held properly in a long time. Last night they’d jumped the gun, but she deserved to be treated like the beautiful woman she was.
He lifted her and carried her the short distance to the bed, laying her down on the rumpled sheets. She looked up at him through her thick lashes. He couldn’t get over how lovely she looked with her hair fanned out against his sheets, how enticing he found her.
The tip of her tongue came out to sweep along the curve of her lower lip.
“I want to show you what you deserve,” he said. He knelt at the side of the bed, lifting the hem of her dress to her thighs. Her desire filled his nostrils and his body hardened even more. He could practically taste her already and his mouth salivated.
“Sharp…” she laid her hand on his cheek.
“Just feel, sweetheart. Let all the chains break away and let me show you,” he urged. He felt her body relax some. With a gentle touch, he laid his hands on her knees and spread her thighs, opening her to his view. The strip of lace panties molded to her plump pussy. Hooking his finger around the dainty material, he dragged the thong down her hips and legs, dragging them off her ankles and giving them a toss.
Her back arched slightly and her slick lips glistened.
