Then There Was You: A Single Parent Collection

by Gianna Gabriela

  I don’t see but feel his mouth close over where I need him most. My eyes spring open and my entire body goes stiff. I try to push him away but his large hands hold me down, and I surrender to the pleasure quickly overtaking my body. His mouth makes me dizzy, leaving me panting and crying out, mumbling incoherent words. He reaches up to tweak one of my stiff nipples, twisting the peak between his rough fingers. The other hand finds my opening and he slowly begins to enter me, my mouth dropping open on a silent scream.

  He growls against my center, and the vibrations are almost my undoing. He adds a second finger and begins pumping them both in and out, his wicked tongue continuing its torture on my swollen clit.

  “Levi….”

  His mouth leaves me and he sits up, staring down at me, biting his bottom lip. His fingers never stop their movement, his thumb pushing down on my clit.

  Squeezing my eyes shut, I throw my head back onto the pillows, moaning his name as I come. And fuck, I come so hard my entire body tingles with the pleasure. He doesn’t stop wringing my release out of me until I’m lying in a boneless heap.

  “Watching you come apart is the sexiest fucking thing I have ever seen.”

  Ripping his shirt off, I finally come face-to-face with his bare torso, and I swear my mouth waters at the sight of him. His toned chest, his rippling arms, and yeah, that stupid V. He’s beautiful. And he’s all mine.

  Getting up onto my hands and knees, I move to the end of the bed where he’s standing and kneel in front of him.

  Levi looks down at me and I smile, knowing I get to have my fun now. Reaching up, I place a kiss over the pink and white lily tattooed across his chest, my lips trailing down his toned abs, not missing the way the muscles jump under my touch. I don’t move my lips from his skin as I fumble with the button on his jean. Finally, I get it open and pull the zipper down, careful of the bulge pressing behind it.

  “Em,” he grunts, his head falling back onto his shoulders. Pushing his jeans down his hips, I leave his underwear in place, the material in the front damp. Looking up, I keep my eyes on him as I grip the band and pull them down his hips, his erection springing out.

  Holy hell.

  Levi must see my eyes widen, because he chuckles and pulls away from my touch, completely shucking the clothes from his body. Stepping over to the nightstand, he grabs a condom and pushes me back down onto the bed. He settles himself atop me once more, and I can’t help the words that fall from my mouth.

  “Is that even going to fit?”

  Levi throws his head back and barks out a laugh, unable to contain himself.

  “Oh, Em, baby, you kill me. Trust me, it’s gonna fit.”

  “Well, I’m sorry. I don’t normally sleep with guys packing a twelve-inch dick. That monster is going to hurt.”

  He laughs even harder at me and then buries his face in my neck.

  “First off, it’s more like eight. And yes, it’s going to hurt you. It’s going to hurt you so fucking good. I promise.”

  His heated words have me ready for him in no time, and he leans back to rip the condom open and roll it down his shaft.

  “Mmm. Have at it, handsome.”

  Levi’s grin widens and he cradles me in his arms, shifting us around until he’s holding himself at my opening. My eyes shut when the head pushes inside. His hand grips my face and I open my eyes, looking directly into his as he thrusts inside, our eyes locked as we come together.

  “Levi.”

  “Baby. Fuck me, you feel so good.”

  Slowly he begins moving in and out of me, stretching me and filling me so perfectly. I grip his back tightly, feeling the muscles shifting under my hands as he moves. He takes my mouth in a passionate kiss, tongue sliding along mine as he picks up the pace. Pushing up onto his hands for better leverage, he begins moving impossibly faster, the base of his cock rubbing my clit, causing sparks of pleasure to shoot through me.

  “Levi, I can’t. Not again,” I break off, moaning loudly. He pushes up to his knees and grabs my legs, throwing them over his arms and sliding me down so my ass is resting on his thighs. He wraps my legs around his lower back and grips my hips.

  “You can. Just feel, Em. Let me take you there. Your pussy is so fucking tight right now. It wants to come again, and this time you’re gonna take me with you.”

  Levi’s eyes lock on where we’re connected, watching himself slide in and out of me. I look down and the sight is so erotic that I fall back against the bed, legs beginning to shake.

  “That’s it, Em. Don’t fight it. Let me make you feel good. Fuck, yeah.”

  He releases one of my legs and flattens his hand over my lower belly, his thumb rubbing fast circles on my clit. Biting my lower lip, I tighten my legs around him and reach up to grab the pillow, panting his name.

  “Emmy. Come, baby.”

  And God, do I. This orgasm is even more intense than my first, and I register him slamming into me harder, hearing the harsh groan that tears from his chest as he finds his own release.

  Dropping my legs, he moves back to me, gathering me in his arms as we try to catch our breath. His lips find mine in a scorching kiss, and I run my hands up and down his sweaty back.

  “Jesus,” he mutters against my lips.

  “What?”

  “I just came so hard I think my eyes crossed.”

  I burst out laughing, his own chuckles joining mine. Carefully pulling out, he rolls onto his side, taking me with him. Levi cups my face and kisses the end of my nose. “You want to take a shower?”

  “Yeah, I think I do. I hope you have conditioner though. Otherwise I’ll never get the knots out of my hair.”

  Levi gets up off the bed and disposes of the condom. I hear him start the water in the bathroom and come back into the bedroom. I take his hand and he helps me off the bed. Leaning down, he palms my sensitive breasts, thumbs rolling over my nipples.

  “Who said anything about needing to wash your hair?”

  Grinning wickedly, he carries me into the bathroom. True to his word, I have no reason to wash my hair in there. And when we finally emerge, wrapped in towels and unable to keep our hands off each other, I know there is no thinking about it.

  My mom was right. One hundred percent.

  Waking up slowly, my eyes find the most handsome face sound asleep next to me. Lying there quietly, I take in the peaceful look on Levi’s face. Last night was absolutely amazing. After we finished in the shower, we went downstairs to watch a movie and FaceTimed Lily to say good night to her. Something about that sweet little face. I may not know exactly where my feelings for Levi are going, but I am one hundred percent completely head over heels in love with Lily. It’s hard not to be. As much as I adore her father and enjoy being with him, I’m looking forward to the next time I get to spend time with her.

  As carefully as I can manage, I climb from the bed and pick up Levi’s discarded shirt from last night, slipping it over my head as I sneak down to the kitchen. Taking a quick look around, I spy a coffeemaker and immediately start brewing a pot. Poking my head into the fridge and cabinets, I decide on omelets and bacon, shutting the door to the fridge with my hip.

  Twenty minutes later, I’m placing everything on his small kitchen table. Satisfied with how it looks, I tiptoe into the bedroom, finding the bed empty. Raising an eyebrow, I notice the bathroom door shut.

  Well crap.

  Levi steps from the bathroom a second later, and yes, I swoon. I swoon really fucking hard. He’s in just a towel wrapped around his lean waist, water sparkling on his bare chest. His damp hair is in his face, and I can’t help biting my bottom lip.

  “Like what you see, sweetheart?” he quips, leaning over for a quick kiss, then opens the drawers of his dresser.

  “Maybe I do.”

  He’s in sweats and a tee in just a few moments, and when I finally tear my eyes from him, I remember breakfast.

  “Oh, I have a surprise for you.”

  “Yeah? Does it involve what we were doing l
ast night?” Levi swaggers over to me and pulls me into his body, a strong arm wrapping around my waist. “By the way, my shirt looks fucking hot as hell on this sinful little body.”

  “No, it doesn’t have to do with that, actually.” Turning him around, I stand behind him and reach up on tiptoes to cover his eyes. I walk us out his bedroom door and he chuckles.

  “You gonna help me down the stairs blind?”

  “Oh, shit. No, I’m sorry. I totally forgot.”

  “No worries. I won’t peek, I promise, Em.”

  But as soon as we hit the first-floor landing, he groans loudly.

  “Woman, did you make me bacon? Fuck, I think I just fell in love.”

  Laughing, I kiss him on the cheek and pull him into the kitchen. I go to take a seat at the table but he grabs me, lifting me until my legs wrap around his waist.

  “You made me breakfast?” he asks, leaning his forehead against mine.

  “Yeah. Is that okay with you?”

  “It’s more than okay with me. Thank you.”

  “You’re welcome. Now eat before it gets cold.”

  Dropping a soft kiss to my lips, Levi puts me down and holds a chair out for me, waiting until I’m settled before he sits next to me.

  “So, what’s the special occasion?” he asks, grabbing the plate loaded with bacon.

  “No reason, I just wanted to do something nice for you.”

  “Feel free to do it more often, babe.”

  Blushing, I dig into my own food. Pouring us both some coffee, I hear my phone start ringing from my purse on the counter. Levi smiles, so I excuse myself to answer the phone.

  “Hello?”

  “Hey, Em.”

  “Hey, Dad. What’s going on?”

  “Nothing much. Listen, honey, I was way out of line the other day, and I need to apologize to you.”

  “No, Dad, it’s okay, you don’t have to—”

  “No, Em. It’s not okay.”

  Biting my lower lip, I lean my back against the counter, watching Levi out of the corner of my eye.

  “Dad….”

  “Listen to me. You’re a grown woman, and if you’re really serious about this guy, then know you have me in your corner no matter what. And if you’re ready to start thinking about being a mother, we support you. And you’d make one hell of a mom, Emmy girl.”

  Tears burn my eyes at his words, and I fight to bite them back.

  “Daddy.”

  “I love you, baby. You’re my entire world, and I need you to forgive me.”

  “You know I do, Daddy. I always do. And thank you.”

  A few tears betray me and fall down my cheeks. Levi’s brow furrows and he comes to stand in front of me.

  “Em, can I ask you something?” my dad asks.

  “Yeah.”

  “Do you love him?”

  I look up at Levi and he bends over to kiss the tears away, smiling.

  “Yeah, Daddy. I think I do,” I whisper, knowing the man in front of me has no idea what I’ve just said. But the words couldn’t have been truer.

  I’m just not sure what to do now.

  9

  LEVI

  Pulling into my parents’ driveway, I can’t get rid of the stupid grin on my face. I’m looking forward to having Lily back, but I also miss Emmy. She left my place about a half hour ago, and even though I know I’ll see her tomorrow, it’s already been too long.

  After she got off the phone with her dad, she told me all about the conversation she had with him, and while I was slightly annoyed, I also understand completely. I have a little girl too. I’m in the same shoes as him, and I’m sure I would react the same. I gotta say though, hearing how she defended my baby to him, I was stunned. I knew she liked Lily, but after hearing her talk about how important my little girl is to her, my heart is completely full.

  Climbing from my truck, I’ve just shut the door when I hear the most beautiful sound in the entire world: Lily screeching and running across the front yard to me.

  “Daddy, you’re here!”

  Laughing, I drop to my knees and scoop her into my arms, covering her sweet face in sloppy wet kisses.

  “Hey, baby girl. I missed you! You have a good weekend with Nana and Papa?”

  “Yes, Daddy. We stayed up till ten firty, and then Nana made us go to sleep. We had waffles for breakfast too!” Lily’s blue eyes are sparkling above her huge smile.

  “I’m so glad, baby. Let’s go inside, okay?”

  Jumping off my lap, she goes racing back to the front porch where my parents are sitting. Jogging over, I step onto the porch, leaning down to kiss Mom on the cheek.

  “Waffles, huh? She seems wound up.”

  “That’s your brother’s doing,” Dad says, offering me a cup of coffee from the pot sitting on the table in front of them. I take it and sit down next to them.

  “What did Cade do now?”

  “Oh, nothing bad. We were just up early this morning finishing the bathroom, and he’s had Lily going since then. You know how much she loves him.”

  “Yeah, he’s a pain in the ass.”

  “How was your date with Emerson?” Mom asks, leaning over to pat my leg.

  “It was real good, Momma. Went out for dinner, spent the night together. And that’s all I’m gonna tell you.”

  “Oh please, like I don’t know all my children are having sex.”

  “Mom, please stop. I can’t discuss my sex life with you.”

  Dad roars with laughter, clapping me on the back.

  “I’m kidding, Levi. Trust me, I don’t need all the sordid details. I’m glad you had a nice time though. This Emerson, she’s a nice girl?”

  “She’s the best. Really. I’m consumed with her. Is that crazy?”

  “No, it’s not. Love is always all-consuming and fast.”

  Narrowing my eyes, I look at my mom with surprise.

  “Love? It’s a little fast for that, don’t you think?”

  “No, I don’t.” Smiling at me, she stands up to take mine and Dad’s empty coffee mugs inside, leaving me alone with my father.

  “I’m happy for you, son,” he says, looking past me to watch Lily playing in the yard.

  “Thanks.” I shut my mouth and turn to watch my daughter, thoughts filling my head.

  Fuck. I think I might actually be in love with Emmy.

  “Daddy, come on! I wanna go see Miss Emmy!” Holding my hand tight, Lily drags us out the front door to my truck. It’s eight thirty on Monday morning: time to head over to Em’s apartment to help her move. Lily has been bouncing off the walls, so excited about the present she made for Emmy’s new house. I’m a bundle of nerves over having to meet her father, knowing he probably isn’t my biggest fan. Lifting Lily into the truck, my smile grows when she wraps her tiny arms around my neck and hugs me.

  “I love you, Daddy,” she whispers, kissing me on the cheek.

  “Love you more, Lily bug.”

  Giggling, she sits back so I can strap her in. I climb into the truck, hitting the onboard navigation to my recent calls. Hitting my girl’s name, we listen to the phone ring and within a few moments, she answers.

  “Hey.”

  “Miss Emmy!” Lily squeals from the back seat.

  “Hi, sweetie pie! I can’t wait to see your face today.”

  More giggling. “Miss Emmy, you gonna see all of me, not just my face!”

  Em starts cracking up, but I can hear a commotion behind her.

  “What’s going on, babe?” I ask, straining to hear what’s happening.

  “Sorry, just my jerk neighbor. Dad and I moved some of my stuff into the hallway to give us space and he’s being an asshole. No biggie, I’m just glad to be moving. Are you guys on your way?”

  “Yeah, we’re leaving now. See you soon, Em.”

  “Drive safe, Levi.”

  “Bye, Miss Emmy!”

  Ending the call, I throw my truck into Reverse and back out of my driveway. The whole way there, Lily can’t stop c
hattering and holding up the present she has for Emmy. My daughter’s excitement is infectious, and by the time we pull into the apartment complex, I no longer feel weird about meeting her dad. I’ll just have to talk to him about my intentions and prove to him that his daughter is in good hands.

  And she is. Emerson Reese is safe with me.

  Turning into the apartment complex fifteen minutes later, I pull my truck into the closest spot I can find. Emmy’s car is parked only a few spaces down, so I figure it’s good enough. Unbuckling Lily, I pull her down from the cab and toss her onto my shoulders. Laughing, she wraps her arms under my neck to hang on, effectively choking me like she always does.

  Bouncing up the stairs, I reach Emmy’s floor and hear shouting and cursing. My senses on high alert, I walk us around the corner to find some dickbag flailing his arms around, shouting at Emmy, her arms crossed over her chest.

  “I said to move this shit, bitch!”

  “Hey!” Pulling Lily from my shoulders, I move her behind me and stride over to the prick.

  “Wasn’t talking to you, asshole,” he retorts, turning back to Emmy.

  “Don’t fucking care. Watch how you speak to my girlfriend and get the fuck away from her. Now.” I tower over him, but he doesn’t care. I can smell the alcohol on his breath, so this is no doubt the drunk of the building.

  “Screw you, buddy. I live here too, and I don’t want to be tripping over her shit.”

  “I get the feeling those Budweisers you’ve been drinking since noon yesterday help with your issues walking. I won’t ask again, pal. Back the hell off before we have a real issue.”

  Scoffing, he flips us off and turns around, falling over himself as he bangs up the stairs, cursing us the whole time.

  “Jerk,” Emmy mutters with a shake of her head.

  “You okay?” I ask, tipping her face up to mine.

  She nods. “Yeah, I’m fine. Glad to get out of here.”

  “Trust me, the feeling is mutual.”

  Emmy smiles and leans up on her tiptoes to kiss me.

  “I missed you,” she whispers, blushing at her admission.

  “Missed you more, baby. Let’s get you moved, okay?”