Page 93 of One Unexpected Gift

They used their lips and hands to communicate their feelings. He touched her with care, kissing in the valley between her breasts before lowering his kisses to her stomach. He stopped and rested his cheek on her belly.

“I can’t believe you grew our daughter in here.”

“Talking about pregnancy isn’t exactly the sexiest thing, you know. Way to kill the mood.”

“I beg to differ.” He stroked her stomach and kissed her right below her bellybutton. “I would have loved to see you big and round with Gabriella.”

“I’m sorry.”

“No. I don’t mean this as a guilt trip, Skylar. I’m truly overwhelmed with all you’ve done. With how your body grew our daughter, how you alone nourish her. You’re amazing.”

“I’m not—”

“Shh.” He moved up her body again, quieting her with his kisses. “Let me take care of you, Skylar.”

She didn’t know if he meant forever or right now, but she was an emotional gob of goo in his hands. Following his orders, she let her legs fall open as he moved between them. She clutched at the sheets as he touched her core slowly, while he drugged her with his kisses.

He explored slowly, so agonizingly slow, as he pushed into her with one finger, then two, knowing the perfect amount of pressure to tease and torture.

“Nick. Please.” she begged, moving her hips in a faster rhythm.

Stars, fireworks, rainbows, magical unicorns all erupted behind her eyes as he continued to stroke and love her. While she was coming down from her high, Nick reached into the drawer next to the bed and took out a condom. When she felt her body couldn’t move another muscle, he moved, joining their bodies as one.

Nick moved slowly inside her. “Am I hurting you?”

“God, no. Please don’t stop.” Ever. She wrapped her ankles around his lower back and tugged him closer so not a whisper of air could get between their bodies.

He continued to move slowly, being ultra-gentle with her. This was a completely different experience than the fast and furious times before.

The gentleness of their lovemaking had her coming undone again. The second orgasm surprised her, and Nick as well. They moved in unison, their kisses passionate, their breathing labored. It was new yet comfortable. Safe. Euphoric.

Normally she liked her sex quick and rough. Never had she wanted this level of intimacy, and she was happy she never experienced it before, saving her first time with Nick.

Unable to keep his slow dance, he quickened his pace. His back muscles tensed under her nails, and then he yelled out her name before collapsing on top of her.

Their bodies were a sweaty tangle of limbs, and she’d never been more satisfied in her life. They stayed like that, joined below the waist, their sweat sticking to each other’s bodies, until their labored breathing slowed.

“I’m squishing you.”

“You feel good.” She let her legs drop to her side with a thud. “Don’t go yet.” She kept her arms around his neck and pulled him in for a kiss.

Nick rubbed his nose against hers, then trailed his kisses along her jaw until he reached her ear. “As soon as I get my energy back, we’re going to have to do that again soon.”

“We are, are we?” She smiled in relaxed bliss.

“Mmhm.” He nudged her ear with his nose. “Just to make sure I didn’t imagine how fan-freaking-tastic that was.”

“That’s a really good idea.” She ran her fingers through his hair and massaged his scalp. “I seem to have short term memory these days, so I’ll need a reminder as well.”

“I consider it my duty then.” He gave her a peck on the cheek then rolled off her. They both groaned at the loss of body heat. “Don’t go anywhere. I’ll be right back.”

She couldn’t help but stare at his naked body as he walked across the room wearing nothing but his birthday suit. His strong, lean torso tapered in at the waist and led to a perfect, firm butt. Never had she wanted to take a bite out of a butt so badly.

Snuggling under the covers, she rolled to her side and waited for Nick to return. She heard the toilet flush and the sink turn on. A moment later the lights went out and he was slipping under the sheets as well.

Sky scooted over to him, resting her head on his shoulder and draped her arm across his chest. “Thank you.”

“For the sex? I’m pretty sure I should be thanking you.”

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