Rag Doll

by Catori, Ava

  Kendle closed her eyes, her head tipping back as Graham ran a finger over her nipple. Slowly rolling it between his fingers, he teased her. Kendle’s hips shifted, her body taking over. This wasn’t like anything she’d experienced before. The fire within her, the electricity, the desire…it burned and left her aching for more.

  Her panties were damp between her legs as he continued to tease her flesh. Graham brought his mouth to Kendle’s breast and sucked on a nipple. His warm mouth encased her, and like a liquid bath, everything inside of her felt fluid and hot. She wanted him, wanted this, and didn’t want him to stop.

  She didn’t know it could feel this way. She’d only ever feared and loathed a man’s touch. For the first time, she was craving it. Graham’s hands played her like a finely tuned instrument. Each stroke of her flesh, each pass over her skin left her tingling.

  Graham’s mouth suckled Kendle’s breast. He moved to her other, and let his fingers wrap in the elastic band of her panties. Slipping them down, he let them fall to the ground. He would pleasure her until she begged him to stop, take her to the edge and let her leisure in the high of an orgasm. He wanted her to drift in the pleasure he was offering.

  Together they moved to the bed, and as Kendle climbed under the covers, Graham shed his clothing, tossing it to the side. There was no hiding his erection. He wanted her, and it showed.

  Kendle drew her finger down the side of his face as he crawled in beside her. Their gaze locked once again, pulling them into a long, wet kiss. Rolling up to his side, he reached over to the nightstand and felt around for a condom tucked in the drawer.

  Tearing the foil packet, he rolled the sheath on. To feel her, to press inside of her, to take her…he wanted nothing more.

  Kendle’s eyes grew large as he climbed over her. She pushed the fear away, reminding herself that it was Graham, and she was safe with him.

  Feeling him between her legs, Kendle’s body seemed to fit perfectly with Graham. Entering her, the couple made love. Kendle’s nails dug into his back as he penetrated her and moved within, thrusting.

  An essence of calm washed through her. Every sense was heightened. The ebb of his cologne teased her nose, the feel of his warmth, the sound of their bodies, and the sight of him over her…it all came together like a symphony.

  Collapsing into a heap, Kendle and Graham curled in close to one another. A laugh. A sound he hadn’t heard before. The most beautiful, angelic noise he’d heard in ages-- Kendle laughed.

  “That felt amazing,” she said, her gaze rolling up toward him. “I’ve never…” she stopped, feeling almost foolish. He knew of her past.

  “I want to make you feel amazing over and over again, if you’ll let me.”

  “Why me?” She couldn’t help but ask. She was once a street mongrel, her self-worth had been so low she had to scrape it off of the ground.

  “Why not you?”

  She let a small smile spread across her lips. “Do it again. Make me feel good again.”

  Graham laughed. “I’ll need a moment. I’m not as young as I once was.”

  “I’ll keep you young,” she smiled.

  “That you will.”

  **

  Kendle stopped by the Executive Suites to see her sister. “How are you making out?”

  “I’m good. How are things with Graham?”

  Kendle smiled. “Good. I think I love him. I’ve never loved a man before, not like this.”

  “He’s good to you. You deserve someone to treat you well.”

  “Have you given any thought to…”

  Cree’s hand went up. “One day at a time, okay? I’ll get there, but don’t rush me.”

  Kendle pulled her sister into an embrace. “I’m so happy you’re inside. What made you come in?”

  “Graham said it would free you from your guilt. You’re not responsible, Kendle. You can’t blame yourself. It’s time to make a better life. I’m okay. Graham will be good for you.”

  Kendle lowered her head. “He is good for me.” She nodded. “Okay, one day at a time. I’m glad you’re inside.”

  “I have a lock,” she said, “and hot water.”

  “It’s the little things, huh?”

  “It really is.”

  THE END

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  What’s next? Look for “Shattered Puppet” which continues Cree’s story, book two in the “Rag Doll” series. Book three tells Crystal’s tale, “Crystal, Girl”. Both will be out in early 2014. Thank you again for taking the time to choose an Ava Catori title.

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