Page 13 of First Bite
Chapter Five
Braden was rough but gentle, and oh my God, he was pushing buttons in me I didn’t know I had. I was actually starting to think the wild side of Elle was taming down until Braden’s lips ran a trail of fire up my side, my nipples hard and begging for his lips to return to them. The way he licked, nipped, and teased at my hardened nipples was enough to send me over the edge.
“I need you,” I groaned as his hand was working on the wet spot between my legs.
“I can’t promise this won’t change things between us,” he said brushing my damp hair from the sweat of my forehead. “I don’t want this to change anything.”
I looked at him in disbelief, the ecstasy of the moment tapering off right then. “You’re kidding, right? How the hell are you thinking straight right now?” I pulled his covers over me and reached for some light.
A light came on from where Braden was lying on his side, facing me.Goddamn.The body of a chiseled statue of carved perfection lay next to me. Before getting too lost in the man’s muscular v that led to the one thing I wanted, I brought my attention back to his face.
“How in the world can you think about consequences at a time like this? Did you turn your emotions off?” I glared at him.
“I’m a vampire. It’s easy for me to compartmentalize things.”
“Well, now I feel like a horny idiot…again.” I went to get up, but my elbow was caught in Braden’s hand. I didn’t turn back. “Just let me go.”
“Elle, babe, I’m trying not to hurt you here, but you have to understand, I’m all in on this or I’m out completely. Shit!”
I looked back to see him lying flat on his back, his long body stretched out, feet reaching the end of his massive bed. He pulled a hand through his thick hair and stared up at the ceiling, “Maybe Cole is right about staying out of trouble like this.”
“Fuck that asshole!”
“He does care about you, it’s obvious. He’s the only one of us who hasn’t attempted this shit with you.”
“Screw you, Braden.” I stood up, “If you didn’t want me to feel like a slut after this, you failed miserably. You’re all taking turns fucking with my mind and emotions, and the worst part is that I’m letting you.”
I snatched my clothes off the bed and marched out of the room.
Before I reached my shower, a warm body caught me from behind.
My chin was lifted by a firm but gentle palm, and another hand ran down my abdomen, pulling me into Braden’s firm, muscular body. I felt his hardness against my ass, and I couldn’t fight him off even though I wanted to.
I felt Braden’s warmth, love, and protection envelop me. Electricity sparked and ignited everything that I was trying to put out. I couldn’t resist these emotions when they hit, and with the position we were in, my back molded into his robust body, I wouldn’t fight him off if my life depended on it.
“Let me go,” I said, still attempting to be stubborn.
“You want this, and I want it more. I can’t resist you anymore.” His voice was low, gruff, and almost dangerous. My insides soared with excitement. “I tried, but having you storm out of my room so upset—it’ll never happen again. You call all the shots, baby. Tell me what you want.”
“I want you, all of you.” My hands went up, gripped his neck, and I turned my head to capture his mouth while he held my ass firmly against the front of his body. His tongue probed into my mouth, lips parting with a gasp of pleasure while he intensified the kiss. He pressed my body up against the wall, unlocking my hands from his neck and holding them above my head, pinning them to the wall.
I rocked my head back as his lips slid down the side of my neck and over my shoulder all the way to the middle of my back. His firm hands grazed down my arms, my sides, and gripped my hips firmly.
“Goddamnit,” I said, panting. “Don’t make me wait.”
He quickly spun me around to face his brilliant, swirling aquamarine eyes, “I wouldn’t do this if I didn’t love you. I love you, baby.”
And I loved him too. I felt that emotion so strongly and sincerely. Something was changing at this moment…something that didn’t happen when I was with Logan or with Zac. I felt like Braden was completing me, body and soul. It was as if he were erasing all of the scars from my dark and depressing past.
“You feel it, don’t you,” he asked, eyes never leaving mine. “The bond, Ellie, I can see it in your eyes. I can feel you attaching to me. Fuck! This is so intense.” His lips were back on mine, passionately.
I pulled away, catching my breath. “Yes,” I exhaled. “I feel something stronger than wanting you right now. I can’t explain it.”
Braden’s lips lifted into a smile I had never seen before. His eyes were focused, not swirling in their hypnotic pattern. They were bright and shiny, and they captured me entirely. His dimples highlighted his rigid cheekbones, and I had no idea where to go from here. The emotions of love and devotion were hitting me like a freight train.
“Take it in,” Braden nodded. “It’s you and me, Ellie,” he scooped me up, my legs wrapping around his muscular torso, and he turned to walk back to his room.
Our lips locked in a wild and unbreakable kiss, and I could taste his sweet honey and vanilla flavored kiss. He laid me on his bed and pulled my hands above my head that was melting into his pillow. He wedged himself between my legs as he locked eyes with me, “I love you, baby.”
