Page 31 of Love From the Ashes

“The house is five levels, which is typical for around here. Most residences are tall and narrow, with four or five floors. We entered the house last night on the second floor, or what most people call the first or main floor. The kitchen, dining room, mudroom, and den are on the bottom level, with a separate entrance to the street. We’re on the third level, which has this bedroom, the bedroom across the hall, and my office. Above us is another floor with more bedrooms, and that’s where Anderson stays during the week while he works here. The top level has a great room with a kitchenette and an outside deck. I’ve always loved this place, although sometimes I get tired of all the stairs. Anyway, I’m hungry, and I need a cup of coffee. I’m going down to the kitchen to make breakfast. Do you want coffee or tea? I have both.”

“Coffee, please.”

“You got it. A cup of coffee coming up.” Reid walked out the bedroom door and headed downstairs to the kitchen. He hummed to himself as he set the Cuisinart up to brew a small pot of coffee. Having done that, he pulled the staples he needed for breakfast out of the refrigerator and placed them on the counter. The kitchen filled with the smell of fresh coffee as Reid opened the French doors to the walled patio, Sofie in the forefront of his thoughts. She was an enigma, a shroud of mystery seeming to surround her. In time, he’d learn all about her. And time was something he had plenty of because he had no intention of letting her go.

“Do you need any help?” Sofie said from the bottom of the staircase. She had slipped back into Reid’s tee shirt, the bottom of the garment ending right below her rear.

Reid looked at her with hungry eyes. Damn, he wanted her again! “You can grab two cups from the cupboard by the stove and make us some coffee. There’s milk and creamer in the refrigerator and a bowl of sweetener packets on the counter. I prefer creamer.”

“That doesn’t sound too difficult.” Sofie went to the cupboard and reached up to retrieve the coffee cups from the middle shelf, the tee shirt exposing her rear. She swung around with a cup in each hand, giggling when she looked at Reid.

He could feel his face flush when he looked down at his crotch. His pajama pants were like a tent, and his erection was the pole holding it up. “I can’t help it. You drive me crazy.”Damn, she does more than that. Why the hell does she arouse me more than anyone else ever has?

“I’m glad I have that effect on you, because it’s mutual.” Sofie set the coffee cups down and sauntered toward him.

“What are you doing?” Reid said devilishly, spotting the mischievous grin on her face.

“I think breakfast will have to wait.” Sofie slid one hand up Reid’s chest, the other slipping under the waistband of his pajama pants.

Reid closed his eyes as her warm hand cupped his balls. He groaned as it slid up his shaft, and he swore he could feel himself doubling in size when her fingers wrapped around him, stroking him up and down. He groaned again when she put his nipple in her mouth, teasing it with her tongue and sucking on it. “Dammit, upstairs now, or I’m going to come all over your hand.”

“Mmm, does the big man in your pants need to get dressed?” Sofie said, licking her lips while her hand teased him. “Why do you have a drawer full of condoms anyway? Am I one of many that share your bed?”

“You’re the only one,” Reid groaned, Sofie’s hand still working him. “Contrary to popular belief, I don’t sleep around. The condoms are from the last time I dated, which was months ago.” Reid groaned again. “Sofie, I swear to God, you’re in dangerous territory. You’ll make me come any second if you don’t stop.”

“Take me here, right now,” Sofie breathed, her voice suddenly husky. “I’m on birth control. I can’t get pregnant.”

Reid cocked an eyebrow at her. “Do you sleep around?”

“No, the birth control pills regulate my periods and make my flow lighter. It’s been months since I’ve been with anyone.”

He let out a low growl. Reid wanted her, and he didn’t want to wait. He grabbed her hips and jockeyed their positions so she was against the kitchen counter. He spun her around so her back was facing him and pulled the tee shirt from her body. Reid slipped his pajama pants to the floor and pressed himself against her. His finger stroked between her thighs, eliciting a low moan from her throat. He kissed her neck and reached for her nipple.

“I want you,” Sofie said, tilting her head back. “Take me.”

Reid spread her legs with his knee, and she leaned over, her arms resting on the counter as she exposed herself, ready for his taking. With his hands on her hips, he slowly entered her, erotically watching as he slid in and out. Reid couldn’t be gentle. The sight of her taking him had him too aroused. He plunged, and she gasped. He plunged again, and she frantically pushed her hips toward him, appearing eager for more.

He leaned against her body as he thrust, his fingers pinching her hardened nipples until he heard her series of moans. Sliding a hand between her legs, he teased and rubbed her nub while she squeezed around his plunging shaft.

“Oh God, I’m going to come,” Sofie breathed between her pants.

Reid stroked her faster, his finger wet and slippery. He wanted to feel her orgasm.

Sofie let out a low moan, and then her body shuddered.

Feeling her contractions as she came, Reid was far too aroused to hold back any longer. He grabbed her hips, erotically watching for a second time as he frantically thrust. She felt so tight, and her orgasm had made her even wetter. He was nearing the brink…coming closer…closer. Then he let out a deep guttural groan as he released inside her.

Spent, Reid pulled away and turned Sofie around. He studied her face. She looked flushed, her pupils dilated.

“Are you all right?” he said, suddenly worried.

“Sex with you is intense. I’ve never had anything like it.” She averted her eyes, her cheeks bright red.

“I have to say the same. You drive my body wild.” Reid pulled Sofie into his arms and held her. Although he’d had a lot of girlfriends, none compared to Sofie. She made his body burn with desire, and he couldn’t get enough of her.

“I need to clean up since you were sweet enough to leave me a puddle.” Sofie gave Reid a coy smile, her tone teasing.

Reid grinned at her. “I’ll make breakfast while you do that. We’ve worked up quite an appetite this morning.”

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