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He felt pinned in place as she pistoned her hips against his, riding him in a rhythm that seemed to be driving them both wild. There was something glorious about the way her limbs turned visibly sensuous and her ebony hair steamed down her back like a mystical halo as she took her pleasure.
He was hit by an emotion unlike any he had ever experienced when her passion-filled gaze met his with what he hoped was something close to adoration. Words of love sprang to his tongue once more, but he held them back, afraid to spoil the moment by pushing her too far, too fast.
“Ben,” Melody moaned. “I’m so close. I just need . . .” She allowed her words to trail off, but whether because she didn’t know what she needed or how to ask for it, he wasn’t sure.
“I think I can guess what you need,” he said in a way he hoped didn’t sound too arrogant.
“Please,” Melody begged.
Not one to leave his girl hanging, Ben adjusted their position so that she was still stable atop him before moving his hand to gently caress her clit.
“Keep going, sweetheart,” he encouraged as he used his thumb to draw gentle circles around her pleasure center.
Melody moaned, but complied.
Taking his cues from her, he applied himself to playing her body with the same intensity of focus he applied to the ice. His years of practice must have paid off because it wasn’t long before she buried her face in his neck and tensed around him.
His hips bucked without his conscious control when she released a muffled cry into his neck. Fueled by the way her pussy convulsed around his cock, Ben moved his now-soaked hand up to her back to further stabilize her as he pounded into her from below. Satisfaction raced through him as Melody’s breathing hitched in a way that spoke of both surprise and delight.
His movements were unrefined as he pumped his body into hers. When he finally released, the groan that filled the room was just as primitive.
Ben itched to remove the barrier between them, to know that she would be walking around with part of him inside her for days after he withdrew his body from hers, but he knew that would have to wait. As much as he craved sharing that kind of intimacy with her, he knew some things couldn’t be rushed—even if he wished they could.
Despite Melody’s assertion that she was all in, Ben couldn’t help but feel like he was walking a tightrope with her. In somemoments, Melody seemed sure and confident with where their relationship was heading. But, at other times, she seemed to draw back, hesitant and uncertain. She reminded him a little bit of a kitten, curious and affectionate, but skittish. And lord knew the last thing he wanted was to scare her away. So, he would walk that tricky line between being clear about his affections but not pressuring her for more than she felt ready to give.
Overwhelmed by feelings of love and longing for the remarkable woman in his arms, Ben drew her close and hugged her tightly to his chest. A wave of contentment washed over him as she nestled into his embrace, a dreamy exhalation escaping her.
Maybe he could win her heart by showering her in orgasmic bliss. Even he doubted the likelihood of that approach working, but he’d certainly be willing to try.
As he stroked her hair and dropped a soft kiss on the crown of her head, images of a little boy and girl with a combination of his features and Melody’s sprang to his mind’s eye. Warmth suffused his chest. God, but he loved that image.
Before he could get too swept away in fantasy land, he shook himself out of his reverie.Too soon, Ben. Too soon.But some day, he hoped.
With great reluctance, Ben repositioned himself so he could hold the condom in place while he withdrew from Melody’s body. He was careful not to jostle her as he tied off the protection and made quick work of disposing of it in the washroom.
When he walked back into the bedroom, his breath caught in his chest at the sight of Melody laid out across the bed, her long dark hair fanned over the expanse of the pillows. The happy upturn of her mouth brought an answering smile to his own lips, a smile that only grew when her eyes fluttered closed with a pleasure-filled sigh. God, the things she did to him. Who knew such a small woman could draw such big feelings out of him?
Smiling at his own thoughts, Ben catalogued Melody’s features. The sharp angles of her cheekbones. The gentle blush of her cheeks. The rise and fall of her chest as she drew in steady, even breaths. All of the things only someone fortunate enough to be this close to her in such an intimate moment would be able to see.
Hockey was his life, but he was coming to loathe all the travel that was pulling him away from her. Thankfully, he still had a couple of hours before he had to go anywhere. He could probably benefit from fitting in a workout, but he decided to indulge himself and curl up with the sleeping beauty who lay slumbering before him.
Decision made, Ben slipped back into bed, pulled Melody into his arms, and gave into the pull of sleep with a smile on his lips.
Chapter 52
From the texts of Ben & Melody
Ben:So, it looks like the cat is out of the proverbial bag.
Melody:Dare I ask which cat is out of which bag?
Ben:According to the sports blog Rumor Has It, “You heard it here first! Benjamin Logan, star forward of the Chicago Challengers, appears to be dating none other than Melody McGuire, the daughter of assistant coach, Drayton McGuire. At the time of publication, no one from the Challengers organization saw fit to confirm or deny our suspicions, but one look at this picture and it would be hard to refute that the pair are involved, were involved, or will soon be involved . . .”
Ben:Can you see the picture? Link: http://www.rumorhasit.com/loganoffthemarket/.
Melody:Oh wow. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that some of the escape room photos would wind up on the Learn toSkate website eventually, but I guess I never expected our team photo to look so . . . romantic?
Ben:It does look rather romantic, doesn’t it? <3
