by Sindee Lynn
His wandering finger dipped into the flowing juices of her cunt, slowly stroking in and out of her moisture. She was on the edge of an explosive orgasm. She could feel it. Her fingers bit into his shoulders for support.
“Oh Wade,” she groaned.
“Ashley. Dicami che cosa desiderate?” The softly spoken Italian phrase brushed against her ear. “Tell me what you want.”
Her stomach muscles tightened. Her eyes met his. She could clearly see he was barely holding onto his own desire. She reached up to loop her arms around his neck and pulled him closer.
“Li desidero.” The words were barely a whisper but she knew he heard them. “I want you.”
Ashley gave a deep sigh when his fingers grazed her clit. Her legs opened wider as he spread her outer lips and began caressing her hardened nub. Two fingers began to thrust slowly into her moist heat. Her breath came out labored. She lifted hooded eyes to meet the dark sapphire of his. He was feeling it too. She licked her lips as she reached for him to keep herself upright as his fingers began thrusting harder. He lowered his head. His hot breath grazing her lips as they moved closer.
“All you have to do is say the word and I’m yours.”
Wade brushed his lips against her parted ones then thrust his tongue between them, sweeping the inside of her mouth. At the same moment he shoved his fingers deeper into her pussy. Ashley’s cunt clenched tightly and her juices gushed as an orgasm washed over her hard and fast taking her breath with it.
Ashley sat straight up in bed and glanced around frantically. Only the harsh sounds of her breathing could be heard in the quiet room. She was still alone. Just as she’d been when she’d turned the lights out. She fell back in bed, her arm flung across her face. She couldn't recall the last time she’d had a wet dream. Her clit ached and her body still hummed from the force of her orgasm. How was she supposed to sleep now? Glancing at the clock on her nightstand, she reached for the phone. Not allowing herself time to think she punched in the numbers.
“Hello?” Her insides quivered. “Where are you?”
“At Jake’s. Are you okay Ashley? It’s almost midnight.”
Her body was on fire. Moisture was leaking from around the sides of her panties. Her breasts ached and her nipples were hard to the point of being painful. She was definitely not okay.
“That depends on how you define okay.”
Her hand drifted across her aching breasts and pinched a hardened nipple. Her breath caught in her throat. She almost missed the soft laughter on the other end.
“That was cryptic. Care to elaborate?”
He sounded as if he were moving.
“I’m okay for a woman who’s hornier than hell.”
There was a pause and only his breathing can be heard.
This was not the time to play around the issue. Her body was on fire and there was only one person who could put it out. They could deal with all the other crap later but for now she knew one thing. She needed to be fucked and only Wade would do.
“And you’re calling me because?”
It was her turn to pause. Was he kidding? Playing some type of game? Pride almost made her tell him to forget it and pass the call off as some sort of joke but her wandering hand had reached her soaked panties.
“Because I have every confidence you can help solve my dilemma. Now how soon can you get here?”
Enough conversation. She needed him here and now.
“That depends on how fast you need me to drive.” Wade's voice was raspy.
“Fast.”
She heard the sound of a car door closing and the quiet purr of a car engine being started.
“Give me five minutes,” he said and disconnected the call.
Ashley threw the covers back and jumped from the bed. She put the phone back on its cradle and ran to brush her teeth. She had just finished running the comb through her hair when her doorbell rang.
Leaving her bedroom, she hurried downstairs. Ashley stopped at the bottom of the stairs and took a deep calming breath. She could see him through the curtains covering the glass which framed her door. His baseball cap was pulled down low over his eyes and his hands were shoved into his pockets. She quickly disarmed her security system before opening the door wide. As she took in the smoldering gaze he was giving her from beneath the rim of his cap, she knew she’d been right to call him.
“A little birdie told me you were in need of some assistance.”
Her response was to pull him inside and close the door behind him. Before it closed fully she was pushing him against it, her body pressed close to his.
“You have on too many clothes,” she whispered against his ear before running her tongue down his neck.
He moaned as she continued to nibble at his neck. His fingers moved under the loose fitting shirt he had on. She needed to feel his skin against hers.
“Give me a minute and I’ll take care of that for you.”
Wade grasped both her hands in one of his. She attempted to pull them free but he wasn’t having any of it. “Let’s go upstairs where we’ll be more comfortable.”
He didn’t give her a chance to object just set the alarm and pulled her up the stairs behind him. This was a side of him Ashley hadn't seen before—the dominant side. The side that let her know beyond a shadow of a doubt he was the man and he was in control and it turned her on.
As soon as they stepped foot inside her bedroom he turned and speared her with a look so hot she almost came right there. “Now I believe you were saying I had on too many clothes.”
She stood there, mesmerized as he slowly stripped off each piece of clothing until he stood in front of her naked. Her eyes roved slowly over his tall lean frame and he stood still allowing her to look her fill. Confidence oozed off of him in waves.
Ashley moved closer to him, allowing her robe to fall to the floor in her wake. The thin straps of her night gown slipped from her shoulders and she paused only long enough to allow the silky material to glide down the length of her body.
Wade gave a quick intake of breath and his eye lit up letting her know he liked what he saw. She walked a little straighter, her breasts thrust forward. Her nipples were pebble hard and ached to be touched. Stopping with only centimeters between them she said, “I need you.”
“You have me,” he whispered back before swooping down to take her mouth in his.
A few moments later he came up for air. “Ashley I don’t think I can wait to have you.”
“I don’t think you need to.” She kissed her way down his chest until she had one of his pierced nipples in her mouth. She tugged gently on the ring.
“In that case.” He lifted her from the ground.
“What are you doing? Put me down.”
With little to no effort he walked with her to the bed and laid her gently down on her back.
“I’m taking you to bed so I can fuck you. That is why you called me isn’t it?”
Ashley paused before answering. Maybe she was just reading too much into it. Besides he was correct. It was why she had called him. “Yes.”
He placed a knee between her legs and motioned them apart. She glanced down and saw he’d already donned a condom. When had he done that? In the next breath Wade was entering her and all thoughts except the pleasure moving over her was gone.
Chapter Eleven
It was eight o’clock Saturday morning and Ashley was parked in the Romano driveway. She looked in the mirror of her sun visor, checking her lip gloss and her hair for the umpteenth time since leaving home. A nervousness rolled through her stomach. She was actually nervous about seeing Wade. It was almost laughable. After all he’d only left hours prior.
She glanced at her reflection again and saw a wicked twinkle enter her eyes. The things they’d done. She leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes. When she felt herself slipping down in her seat, she forced herself to straighten. It wouldn’t do to think on the events of last night too much. Not when she was about to go into a meeting with
Maura and Heather.
“Pull it together girl,” she told her reflection. “And quick.”
Ashley got out of her truck, adjusting her denim mini skirt. She straightened the spaghetti straps of her blue silk tank top, making sure her strapless bra was in place and pushing up what it should. Satisfied at her appearance she walked up to the massive double doors of the Romano family home. She was about to ring the bell when the door swung open and a gorgeous Antonio Romano, Joey and Maura’s eldest son, stood there smiling at her. He was every bit as tall as Wade with the same jet black hair and sparkling blue eyes but that’s where the similarities ended. Antonio was heavier than Wade by about fifty or so pounds with muscles in all the right places. A chest most men would die to have and most women would die to touch.
“Hey you,” she said walking into his open arms.
“Hey yourself gorgeous,” he said stepping back slightly, his arms still wrapped loosely around her waist. “Where are you going looking all hot and sexy so early in the morning?” He inhaled deeply. “Hmm and you smell good too.”
Ashley felt her face heat at the look he was giving her. Antonio had never kept it a secret that having sex with her was at the top of his list of things to do before he died.
“Thank you. I’m here for a meeting about Wade’s party,” she said stepping out of his light embrace.
She ignored the soft brush of his hand across her ass when he released her.
“Ah I see. I thought perhaps you were here to take me up on my offer, seeing as how you’re no longer tied down by dead weight.”
She’d come to the conclusion long ago she and Antonio were much better as friends. Ashley was here for another Romano and if she’d learned nothing else about Wade over the years it was that he did not like to share.
“How did you know that?”
His teeth were a shocking white against his tanned skin as he opened his mouth and laughed. “You’ve got to be kidding right? Heather couldn't wait to tell everyone you’d gotten rid of him. I am kind of surprised though. I mean I never liked him the one or two times I had reason to be around him but you guys did seem to kind of mesh.”
“We didn’t mesh where it really counted. It’s no big lost trust me,” she said placing her hand on his muscled arm. “I’ll see you later okay.” She released her grip and turned to leave.
“Ashley.”
She turned slowly back in his direction, her eyebrow raised in question.
“When you're ready for the love of a real man let me know. I promise once you’ve had a taste of a Romano man you’ll never be able to look at other men the same again.”
A sly grin spread across her face. He had no idea just how right he was. “I’ll be sure to let you know when that happens.”
Her ample hips swayed a little more as she walked away because she knew he still watched. She headed towards the huge family kitchen set at the back of the Romano home.
“Hey. I wouldn't be lucky enough to be the person you’re looking for would I?”
Her heart pounded against her rib cage at the deep baritone voice. She turned to see the face she’d thought to wake up with this morning instead of an empty pillow. Disappointment had been quick but she’d forced it back. It was for the best that everyone remained in the dark until they figured out exactly what the hell they were doing—besides having great sex.
“Most definitely.” Ashley lowered her head so he wouldn't see the smile she couldn't fight back. She peeked at him between her lowered lashes. He looked good standing outlined by the sun’s bright rays flowing in from the open patio door.
Heat rushed to her face at his raised eyebrow. She fought back the many doubts that always came to haunt her when thoughts of him turned X-rated. The ones telling her this was impossible. Nothing could come of it. She was jeopardizing her relationship with her extended family. She walked over to where he stood just inside of the French doors which led to a huge patio area and swimming pool.
“If I had known we were meeting by the pool I would’ve brought my suit.”
Ashley stepped closer to his damp body careful not to get wet. She leaned up and kissed his cheek before stepping away from him. There was an unmistakable heat in his eyes as it slowly moved over her body. It was a struggle to stand there without fidgeting. His gaze moved from the cleavage showing above her tank top to her less than flat stomach, down long legs to her feet, which were encased in flip flops.
“Who needs a suit to go swimming?” His gaze had returned to hers and he moved a little closer.
“I have done my fair share of skinny dipping but I’ve moved pass that stage especially with so many people about.”
“Mom and Heather went out for a while. Heather said she tried to call you but didn’t get any answer on your cell.”
So that had been her cell ringing. Her mind had been on other things and she’d thought it had been her imagination. “What about Antonio? He answered the door when I got here.”
Another step closer brought him within a breath of her personal space.
“He was on his way out to a job site and won’t be back for a few hours. It’s just you and me. How about that swim?” His eyes challenged her.
“Where’s the rest of the clan? For this house to be empty is not a possibility.”
This time it was Ashley who moved closer until she was mere inches from being pressed against his wet skin. Strong fingers gripped her shoulder and moved down her arms. Her eyes closed against the pleasure she felt at his touch.
“Dad took the younger kids with him to look at a piece of property in Dallas. Joey Jr. dropped Stefan at a friend’s then he was going to his girlfriend’s. Jesse is out with friends, don’t know where and don’t really care right now.” He reached for her hands, pulling her through the doors out into the bright Texas sunshine. “Come on it’s just me and you here. I will if you will.”
Laughter bubbled out of her mouth as she looked at the hopeful expression he gave her. His carefree attitude was infectious and she was sorely tempted to just strip and dive right in. The water looked refreshing and it was hot out.
“How about I go upstairs to see if I have a suit here and we can go for a swim while we wait for Heather and Maura to get back. Take it or leave it,” she said her more practical side taking over.
A thoughtful look passed across his face before he responded.
“Okay I’ll take it. There’s always the possibility I can coerce you out of it once in the pool,” he said laughing down at her.
Her stomach did a flip at the look in his eyes. It took several attempts before she could speak. “Oh you think you're that good huh?”
He said nothing but leaned down and kissed her lightly on the lips. It was over much too soon and she found herself longing to pull his dark head back down for a deeper taking.
“Go get changed.” He gave her a caress on her cheek before running and diving back into the pool.
She watched until he resurfaced before heading back inside and upstairs. Excitement raced through her as she walked down the long hall towards her room, which sat on the opposite side of the house from the rest of the bedrooms. Joey and Maura had just completed construction of this part of the house shortly before her parents’ death. The room was originally to be a place for Maura to get away from the demands of her ever growing family. A place to hide away when needed. She’d selflessly given the room over to Ashley when she’d moved into their home.
Opening the door and stepping inside brought a smile to her face. Not much had changed since she’d last stayed here while her house was being finished. Memories of the years she’d spent in this room, in this house, washed over her. Most of them happy but some sad because they reminded her of the reason she’d moved in to begin with. Before she became too nostalgic, she moved to the large dresser. Her hand had just touched on the silky material of her swim suit when strong arms wrapped around her, hauling her back against a hard and very aroused body.
“If I didn’t recogni
ze who was holding me I’d feel the need to warn you I have experience in karate and am not afraid to use it,” she said in deep breaths.
“Yeah and how can you be sure who’s behind you?”
“Because there’s only one person who makes my body go all hot like this,” she said in an almost whisper.
Warm hands moved up her waist to cup her breasts through her tank top. Her head fell back against the shoulder behind her and her eyes drifted closed as he began to play with her nipples. Moisture leaked from between her legs.
“Oh yeah?”
He moved sensuously against her until the bulging length of him was nestled between the cheeks of her ass. Something warm touched Ashley’s ear lobe and she sighed as pleasure shot through her.
“Oh yeah,” she said moving slowly against his erection.
She found herself gazing up into Wade's emotion filled eyes. Thoughts swirled within their depths. They searched hers with an intensity that almost made her turn away but she didn’t. She allowed him into her very soul where she held all the pent up desires for him. There was no need to hide her insecurity about what was happening between them.
“I know this is a strange thing to ask especially in light of all that’s happened between us,” he began, a sheepish expression coming across his face. “I have to know if you’re sure about this. I’ve known what I wanted since before I came of age so I’ve had some time to wrap my mind around what it seems we’ve started. I need to make sure you’re certain.”
She knew he was recalling their conversation from yesterday. If she were honest she wasn’t one hundred percent positive about much except the fact there was no way she could walk away from him and what he offered. She’d had the best sex of her life and she had definite plans on repeating it. Instead of saying anything she decided to show him. She took his hand in hers and cupped it between her legs. The feel of his hand against her most sensitive area stole the breath from her momentarily.
Large hands that trembled ever so slightly moved the damp material of her panties to the side so he could slide a finger along her slit and then back up to graze against her clit. Her legs threatened to buckle and she grabbed his shoulders for support.