by Zoe Chant
Joe only nodded, pulling back and kneeling above her. She gasped as finally, finally, he pulled down his track pants and his cock sprang free, hard and huge.
The first press of it, blunt and straining against her entrance, made her squeal, her thighs clenching around his hips.
“My mate,” Joe muttered as he slowly buried himself in her, inch by inch, taking his time. “God… you feel so good…”
Sasha could do nothing but let her hands flutter against his back, her hips jerking involuntarily as she felt his whole length slide slowly inside her. Her pussy throbbed, and she squeezed herself around him, trying to draw him deeper, and he gasped.
“Sasha…”
Apparently unable to make himself wait any longer, he pushed into her fully at last, slamming his hips home in one strong, glorious stroke.
Sasha threw her head back, crying out as he filled her. Everything in her felt hot and sensitive and desperate, her peaking nipples brushing against the hardness of his chest. They were made to fit each other: all her soft curves melded perfectly to his flat, angular muscles.
My mate.
The words meant more to her now than ever before. They were made for each other – they belonged together. There was nothing on earth that could break the bond they shared.
Her legs tightened around his hips as he made his first thrust into her, her fingers digging into his back. Every movement he made drove her higher and higher, pleasure uncoiling through her body, every cell on fire.
She hadn’t known it was possible to feel such ecstasy as Joe increased his rhythm, their hips moving in time with each other, driving each other, bringing each other closer and closer to the edge. Sasha could feel Joe’s sweat sliding against her, see it glistening on his forehead, before his mouth latched onto hers, his tongue driving into her mouth with a desperate hunger that was almost startling.
Wave after wave of pleasure washed over her, filling her up from head to toe. She could feel it mounting inside her, and feel herself rushing toward the point of no return. Joe cried out, burying himself in her one final time, and she came in a rush, her back arching, vision obscured by white-hot sparks of ecstasy. Her orgasm crashed over her body with such force that she was left breathless and shivering in its wake, not even able to call out, her lips open in a soundless cry.
And then, her second orgasm was upon her, sending her over the top once more, her body jerking and writhing beneath his, until all she knew was pleasure, the rest of the world spinning away from her.
Sasha wasn’t sure how much time had passed when she finally came back to herself, only that she still felt breathless and winded, and Joe’s body was still lying heavily over hers, his breath deep and even.
Every muscle in her body felt deliciously relaxed; her skin still tingled in pleasure and the last thing she felt like doing was moving, but unless she managed to get out from under Joe, sleep was going to be somewhat difficult.
“Hey,” she whispered in his ear. “Time to wake up, sleepyhead.”
Joe made a small noise before stirring, propping himself up on an elbow before rolling away, sliding out of her body.
She missed him immediately, but… well, it was probably better that they got at least a little sleep tonight, she thought. They’d had a hard day today, and tomorrow would be more of the same.
Sasha smiled. Although, now that she’d thought of it, it was at least a little tempting to just set up camp here and spend the next few days in the tent, eating, enjoying each other, and sleeping.
Unable to stop herself, she laughed, low and soft.
“What?” Joe asked, smiling, reaching across to tuck a few strands of hair behind her ear.
“Nothing,” Sasha said, innocently. “Just thinking about how nice it might be to spend our vacation doing some other strenuous activities than hiking.”
Joe laughed. “Well, you know I’m up for anything,” he said, sliding his hand over the curve of his hip. “This is our time. My only requirement is that I spend it with you.”
Sasha raised her hand, running her fingers through his hair. “Well, seems like we’re of the same opinion on that, then.”
Joe was silent a moment, looking at her seriously. “You know, don’t you, that I love you?” he asked, his voice low and husky.
Warmth spread through Sasha’s chest. It was true, Joe hadn’t said it before now, but he hadn’t needed to. It had been obvious to her, in every word, every touch, every look that he gave her. But still, it made her tingle to hear him say it out loud, her throat tightening, her heart beating wildly in her chest.
“I know,” she replied, stroking his cheek. “And I love you too. I’ll always love you. No matter what.”
It was all that needed to be said, before he leaned forward to kiss her again.
A big thank you!
Thank you to Rachelle (and everyone who seconded her choice!) and Deana for suggesting the name Faith Marie for Mason and Charity’s daughter – and thank you to everyone who commented. They were all amazing suggestions. It was really hard to choose just one – which is why I decided to reveal a middle name as well!
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