Page 55 of Blackstone's Heart
Krista sighed and reached for her wine glass. After taking a sip she looked up him. "Yeah. I seem to only be able to sleep a few hours now. But I will say, my muse has been hard at work. I think I might just make my deadline on Midnight Passion early. I guess this is my mind's way of dealing with what happened to Jerry."
Ethan reached over and laid his hand atop hers. "Everyone deals with pain and grief differently. After my squad was killed and I got released from the VA in Richmond, I dove into work until my enlistment was up. I helped plan future missions and ways to keep our Marines safe."
"Ethan, what happened exactly? I mean if you don't want to talk about it, I understand."
"No, it's okay. We were out on a mission. Gathering intel with orders to stop the insurgents if we could. On our way to the location we were ambushed. Seems the man who was selling us information tipped off the guys we were going after that we were coming. I lost four men that day."
"Oh Ethan. I'm so sorry."
"Thanks. They were good men. Two of them had families. I don't blame myself but I do feel the weight of their deaths. I was the senior man and their leader that day. So, in a way I guess I am responsible. Comes with the rank I guess."
"I suppose so, but at least you know you're not to blame for their deaths."
"That's what my dad said, yours too." He smiled a little.
Krista returned the smile. "I always knew those two were smart."
"I just don't want you blaming yourself for what happened with Jerry. You hear me."
She sighed. "I know that, but like you, I do feel partially responsible. I mean, I'm not going to be all 'Oh look what I did to my friend. I got him killed.' It's more like, why did he have to go after Jerry if I'm the one he wants? Jerry was an innocent bystander."
"When we catch him I'll make sure you get the answer to that question."
"Thanks. Course I would just love five minutes alone with this fucker and kick his ass before helping slam that cell door in his face. Or better yet, watch the switch be flipped and him frying in the chair."
"A woman after my own heart there." He nodded in agreement. "If I could promise that I would."
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Krista finished drying the dishes while Ethan wiped down the table. Dinner had been very relaxing and she felt more like herself tonight. It was all thanks to the wonderful man who was walking toward the sink. She sat the plate she was drying aside and moved to him.
Without a word, she grabbed the front of his shirt, pulled him to her and kissed him. She moaned when his arms banded around her, pressing her tightly to him. Her hands slid up his chest and around his neck as she deepened the kiss. He cupped her ass and lifted her, her legs wrapping around his waist.
"What do you want baby?" He mumbled against her lips.
"You inside me Ethan. Please. I need you." She breathed.
With those words, he turned and made a beeline for the stairs. Without stumbling he took the stairs two at a time and headed for her large California king. If his woman wanted him, that's what she was going to get. He kicked open the door and moved to the bed. An idea suddenly popped into his head.
"Do you trust me Krista?"
"Yes. Why?"
"There's something I want to do. I want to play."
"Tell me." She breathed, shivering in delight
"I want to tie you to the bed. Tease you till you can barely stand it anymore."
She smiled. "Yes."
"Strip and get on the bed."
As she began stripping, Ethan moved to the closet and opened the duffle he had brought there. Inside was the soft velvet rope he had bought last week. He pulled out a few other toys he had bought just for her. He turned to face the bed and froze at what he saw. His beautiful Krista lay naked and spread eagle on her bed. Her arms bent and the wrists near the two posts at the head of the bed.
He walked with purpose to the foot of the bed, placed the objects on the bed, and just stared at her. Keeping his eyes on hers, he tugged his t-shirt over his head and tossed it behind him. He smirked when she licked her lips and shifted on the bed. Those beautiful ocean blue eyes watching him hungrily.
"You look so delicious Krista. I bet you're going to taste so good. Mmmm, that sweet pussy on my lips, my tongue. You want that baby?"
