Page 61 of Sapphire Flame
He shifted to kiss her hard. She moaned heavily as she leaned against him, her full wet body pressed against his. The water poured down on them both.
I’m loving this.
I am, too,she responded.
He’d never been more grateful for telepathy.
He drew back but continued with his mind connected to hers,Show me your wolf again.
This time, she tilted her head back and once more closed her eyes. Her wolf appeared in an almost heart-shaped form of iridescent pulses between her breasts.
He kissed the spot tenderly. He encircled her waist with one arm then covered her left breast with his hand. His kisses blazed a trail to her other breast.
Yes. Yes.Her voice was breathy even in his head.
When he took her breast in his mouth and began to suck, her hips arched hard against his body. Small gasps left her throat.
He sucked harder and her hand flew to the back of his neck adding pressure.I’ll do anything you want me to do.
You’re doing it.
He loved how open and confident she was.
A lot like Renee.
The thought of his wife brought too many memories surging. Of loving her. Of losing her.
He released Natalie, remembering why he hadn’t been with a woman this way in all these years, not since Renee’s death.
“What is it?” Her words were slightly muffled as he tilted his head back and let the rain-shower beat over his face.
He dipped his chin. “I had an unfortunate thought. I’m sorry.”
She pressed her palms against his pecks and smoothed her way to his shoulders. “Renee?”
“Yes.” His gaze flew to her face. “How did you know?”
She appeared to debate her response, then said, “We both lost so much. I haven’t been with a man since I got here.”
His eyes widened. “Not once?”
“No. Oh, God I just realized that would add pressure, but I didn’t mean it to. I never wanted to be with anyone until you. We can stop if you like. Honestly, Grant, I’ve had the brakes on since we met. I’ve barely got them off now and I can’t offer a single guarantee that I won’t slam them back on and leave you out in the cold at some point either.”
He gathered her against him and held her close. His eyes burned. He reached to the central lever and shut of the water from overhead. The other two still sent warm sprays of water over them both from opposite directions.
“I want to make love to you, but damn this feels intimate and wonderful and more permanent than I’ve ever allowed before.”
She squeezed him hard. “We’re in the same boat. How about we give each other permission to walk away at any time.”
“Sounds good. Maybe necessary. I’ve also dealt with the shit of this world by not getting close to anyone.”
He felt her take a deep breath then release a sigh. “Ditto. Okay. So, we’re letting each other off the hook here.” She drew back and met his gaze.
He nodded slowly. He didn’t know how true or accurate that was. But for the moment, it helped. Maybe that’s what this would be between them, helping each other over the hurdles one at a time.
He shut off the remaining heads then grabbed a nearby towel. He took his time drying her off then handed her a fresh one. “For your hair.”
As she tended to her dripping locks, he began his own drying off process, including squeezing water from his hair.
