Page 35 of Cinnamon Cider Whiskey
But not anymore. It wasn’t just being back with Austin that gave her strength. She would admit that he helped her pave the way and showed her exactly who she wanted to be. But so did everyone else on Whiskey Ranch. The supportive environment made it easier for her to heal quickly both physically and emotionally. There was no judgment. No one responded negatively. Everyone was happy to have her home.
However, in her heart of hearts, she knew Austin was her soulmate. He was her everything. Not a day had passed that she hadn’t thought about him and what he might be doing. Had he married? Did he have children? She had missed him terribly. Now that she could start over, she didn’t want to let another night pass.
“Of course I do.” He pulled her tight, running his hand up and down her back, gently squeezing her ass. “Don’t ever question my desire for you. It takes a lot of restraint and many cold showers to stay here each night and keep my hands to myself. I don’t want you to rush into this. You’ve been through so much and you’ve barely even left him. You have a lot to work through. I don’t want you to regret being with me.”
She cupped his face, running a finger over his lower lip. Never in a million years would she have thought he would be concerned about something like that. “I would never. I love you.”
“I know you do. But?—”
She hushed him with a kiss. She slipped her tongue between his lips, twirling it frantically around his, desperate to show him how ready she was. Feeling empowered, she rolled him to his back, straddling him. She pressed her hands on his chest and sat up taller.
His chest heaved up and down.
She ripped her shirt over her head and tossed it across the room. Taking his hand, she placed it over her breast. Pressure grew between her legs. Her muscles ignited with joy.
His thumb fanned across her nipple. It tightened and tingled.
She arched her back, letting the sensations take over.
“Cinnamon,” Austin said with a raspy voice. “Before we continue, I need something from you.”
She lowered her gaze. “What?” Her lungs burned. She couldn’t fill them.
“I need you to be in control. We do this your way. Whatever you want. How you want it. If you don’t like something, we stop. If you’re uncomfortable, you tell me and we stop. I need you to promise me that you won’t continue just because you think it’s what I want.”
She couldn’t love this man more if she tried. “I promise.”
Lifting his head, he took her nipple into his mouth, keeping his eyes locked with hers. He swirled his tongue over the sensitive nub and then sucked.
Running her fingers through his hair, she watched him go from one breast to the other. He teased her relentlessly and she loved every second.
He glided his fingers down the center of her chest, across her stomach, and into her panties. “I want to touch you.”
“Oh, God. Yes, please.”
He chuckled, lifting her off his lap and gently laying her on the bed. He tugged her underwear down and kissed her ankles. “You’re so beautiful.” He licked two fingers before gliding them up her inner thighs. Gently, he rubbed them across her, teasing her, toying with her until she jerked her hips upward, demanding he give her what she desired.
“Please don’t hold back.” She could barely manage a full breath. “I need you.”
He nestled his head between her legs. His tongue darted from his mouth, licking her hard, throbbing nub.
Immediately her body exploded like fireworks going off on the Fourth of July. She dug her heels into the mattress and stared at Austin in awe. She’d never felt more loved in her life.
He reached his hands up and fondled her breasts, tugging and twisting at her nipples.
“Oh my God. Austin,” she cried out. An unexpected orgasm tore through her body. She jerked and quivered uncontrollably. She clutched at his head, squeezing her legs together.
Austin continued to lap at her slowly. He inserted two fingers, stroking her tenderly.
The sensation repeated itself two more times, although not as intensely as the first.
He lifted his head, kissing his way up her stomach, stopping at her breasts to suck on her nipples before landing on her lips.
Wrapping her arms around his strong shoulders, she drew him close.
“Are you okay?” he whispered.
“I can’t believe you just asked me that question. Isn’t it obvious?”
