by Terra Kelly
Alyssa tried to calm her emotions. “Well, not hide out, but much of my time is spent at the other end of the house.” She noticed the room had felt several degrees warmer and fanned her face.
Just then Lexie crawled toward them holding a bag full of toys. “Okay, now the fort is complete. See, Sammy Bear and L’elaphant the pink elephant are here.” She handed them to Alex. “They are my bestest friends, well, besides mommy.” Then she let out a big yawn and moved onto Alex’s lap.
Alex could get used to everything that was happening. He adored Alexandra and was amazed at how comfortable she had been around him. He hugged her, and asked, “Is it almost someone’s bedtime?”
Alyssa smiled. “More like past her bedtime. What do say we head to bed and play in here tomorrow? We could eat breakfast and maybe play a few games? Does that sound like a plan, little one?” She tugged on her hair, then reached up and beeped her nose.
Lexie giggled. “Okay Momma, that sounds fun. Will you be here too, Alex?” She leaned back to look up at him for confirmation.
Alex leaned in and hugged her again. “I don’t want to miss any of this fort fun, so I think I may even stay the night. Someone needs to guard the fort.”
“Oh yes, make sure it stays up all night.” Lexie sat up to be near Alyssa, and asked, “Momma, can you read to me?”
Alyssa pulled her in for a big bear hug and nodded. “Sure thing, sweet pea, let’s get you ready for bed.”
Alex watched them both crawl out and had to laugh to himself. A few months ago, children were not even in his vocabulary. Now, here he sat inside a living room fort he made with the sweetest little girl.
Alyssa had just finished putting Lexie to bed and felt a little bold as she headed back into the kitchen. She noticed Alex leaning against the kitchen counter with a beer in his hand. She sighed. “Making living room forts can be exhausting.” She took the few steps that separated them, grabbed his beer to sit it on the counter, and moved her hands up his chest. “I’m glad you’re here tonight.”
Alex moved to position Alyssa in between his legs. Then slid his hands up her arms. “Yeah, why’s that?” he smiled, reached one hand behind her neck and the other to her hip.
“Well, for one, it makes Lexie happy. Two, I was hoping to get to know you even more tonight.” Then she reached down grabbed his ass and brought him closer to her body. She could feel the outline of his erection against her belly, which caused her body to react. “Plus, I’m feeling needy,” she winked. “For you.”
Alex’s breath caught and his heart rate increased. “Needy, huh? Why don’t you show me what you need, Alyssa?”
Alyssa moaned, then went up on her tip toes to kiss him. She leaned back. “Is it okay to be needy?”
He smiled. “I kinda like it.”
“I don’t want to scare you away. This is my first time feeling this way for someone in a long time.”
He placed a finger over her lips to stop her from saying another word. Then he circled his hand to the back of her neck and fisted it into her hair. “I’m feeling needy, too,” and brought her closer to his mouth. When their mouths were just about to touch, Alex looked into those piercing caramel eyes, and asked, “Was your trip to the pharmacy a success?” Alyssa nodded. That was all the confirmation he needed. He slammed his mouth over her own. You could tell they were hungry for each other as their tongues explored together. Alex took her bottom lip between his teeth and tugged. Alyssa moaned with pleasure, then he brushed his tongue across where his teeth had just been.
Alex could not get enough, he needed more. He lifted her into his arms and she wrapped her legs around his waist. She pulled back, and begged, “Please take me to my room. I need you now, Alex.”
That had been all the confirmation he needed. He headed down the hallway with Alyssa wrapped around him. As he approached the room, she continued to kiss and nip at his ear and nuzzle into his neck. Alex moaned and headed into the room. He stopped and made sure the door was shut and locked. Then headed over to the bed and threw her on the bed.
Alyssa’s emotions were in serious overdrive. All she wanted was Alex near her, on her, in her… and now. The moment he threw her on the bed, she let out a sound of shock and giggled. All six feet four inches of him stood over her looking damn sexy. Her breath hitched as he removed his clothes. She reached to pull her shirt up over her head but he stopped her.
Once Alex finished unbuttoning and removing his shirt, he knelt in front of her and placed his hands on her knees. He gave a half smile and inched his hands up the inside of her thighs. Once at his destination, he unbuttoned and unzipped her jeans, then he slid them down over her luscious curves. Alex reached his hand forward for her to take and lifted her up a few inches to remove her shirt. He insisted she lay back down, then left a path of kisses on her chest that continued further down to her stomach.
Alyssa could feel her whole-body tremble with each kiss. She loved the feel of his lips and how he would swipe his tongue across her skin. Every part of her body was covered in goose bumps. Her bottom was lifted, and she watched as he bent his head to kiss her mound through her panties. She sucked in a breath, and whispered, “Alex.” He chuckled and kissed his way back up her stomach to remove her bra. Glancing up, he then took one taut nipple in his mouth. He bit and sucked, making her moan, then moved to her other nipple and repeated it all over again. The feeling had been overwhelming. She felt the first wave of an orgasm surface, fisted her hands in his hair, and undulated her hips. Alyssa felt overwhelmed and needed more.
She fisted her hands in his hair to pull him up closer to her mouth and demanded to be kissed. She couldn’t get enough of his taste or how his lips felt on her own. He pulled away from her mouth with a half grin and trailed kisses back down her body. He stopped to tease and nip at each nipple. Then leaning back on his knees, he slid his hands down her torso. With his hands outstretched he caught her panties and pulled them down. When the lacy fabric was mid-thigh, he bent his head and kissed her mound. Inhaling the sweet scent of her was intoxicating. As he continued to slide her panties all the way off, he peppered light kisses around her inner thighs.
Alyssa was going out of her mind. Her body was on fire and layered in goose bumps. Alex had a delicious way of touching her that sent her over the edge. She knew it had been way too long since she felt any kind of arousal. If he kept this up, she would come about ten times tonight. If that was even possible? She felt a slight chill where his mouth just was. When she lifted her head, he was staring back up at her with his gorgeous half-grin.
He inhaled, then in a very sexy tone. “You smell so good.”
She laid her head back on the bed. “Alex, are you done teasing me? It has been way too long since I felt this way.”
Alex laughed, then slid his hands up her body. Placing his thumb on her lips, Alyssa took his thumb into her mouth and sucked and nipped. Then he slid his hands back down her body and placed one hand on each thigh to separate her legs. He moaned, then placed light kisses on her inner thighs. When he placed light kisses on her sex, Alyssa bucked up into him. He never stopped, he continued to kiss, nip, and suck. Alyssa felt her orgasm surface, she was panting harder, and had fisted her hands into the bed sheets. When Alex placed a finger inside her that was all it took. Alyssa could see stars; every movement took her further over the edge.
When she came back to the present. Alex had his head resting on her thigh and was running his finger up and down her heated flesh. Then just to tease Alyssa a little, he would place a finger in her, then pull it out.
“Alex, you’re not playing fair. You better be ready because I’m told I play dirty.”
Alex didn’t stop and kissed her again. Looking up. “I’m just making up for lost time.”
Alyssa laughed, but she never moved. Every movement over her sex felt beyond amazing. She wrapped her legs around him and pulled him in deeper. He laughed and increased his movements again. Alyssa was blown away, was it possible for her to come again?
> After two amazing orgasms Alyssa felt exhausted, but she wanted more. She lifted her head and saw the most glorious site in front of her. Alex had stood to remove his jeans and boxers. He was beautifully erect and he most definitely required extra-large condoms. Bending down to position himself in between her legs, he slowly entered her inch by inch until he was all the way to the hilt. She leaned up and wrapped her arms around his neck. She wrapped her legs around his behind and pushed him in even deeper. When he moved back and forth, they never took their eyes from each other. Every movement felt better than the last.
Alex fisted his hands in her hair. “Come with me, Alyssa.”
Alyssa didn’t need to be told twice, she could feel her orgasm already surfacing. They both moved faster in a beautiful rhythmic pattern. Then just like that Alyssa was being lifted off the bed by another mind-blowing orgasm. Alex was a second behind and let out a deep moan of complete satisfaction. They both fell back together with Alex still lying on top of her. Their bodies were still connected, and their breathing was still out of control. When they came down from their sex-induced high, Alex leaned up on his elbows and moved a strand of hair away from her face. “You’re so beautiful,” he said, kissing her swollen lips.
Alyssa loved that they were still connected. She wanted more of him and suspected it would be long night. She squeezed her legs. “And you are amazing.”
“Three times not enough, love?” he chuckled.
“I was thinking about the number ten earlier.”
“Ten? You may kill me by the time the night is over,” he said, then he rocked into her.
“Number four already, Mr. Winters?”
About two hours later, Alyssa was snuggled into Alex. She didn’t expect to achieve their magic number of ten but the shower was too good.
Alyssa had her towel wrapped around her head and enjoyed being naked in front of Alex. Her body was not like Kate Moss or Cindy Crawford, but she still felt amazing. She was just taking the towel out of her hair when Alex came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. She leaned back into his embrace, enjoying his warmth and very male scent.
He looked into the mirror right into her eyes, “I’m ravenous.”
Alyssa laughed. “I thought we agreed to stop at ten for tonight.”
“Ten will never be enough but this time I need food.”
Alyssa put her arms around his neck. “I agree, ten is not enough.” She kissed his nose, then his soft lips. “How does a hot ham and cheese sandwich sound?”
He bent to kiss her again. “Perfect.”
They were walking back into the bedroom. Alex halted. “Sleeping naked is probably out of the question?”
Alyssa let out a full belly laugh. “Well, unless you don’t mind a little one hopping on the bed in the morning? I would recommend some pj pants at least.” She walked behind him, smacking his ass and grabbed a nightshirt from her dresser drawer.
He let her put on her shirt, then grabbed her from behind and tickled her. Alyssa was in fits of giggles when they both stopped. They could hear the doorknob move, then a light knock on the door. Alex scrambled to put on pj bottoms while Alyssa laughed at him.
Alyssa glanced back to make sure Alex was all dressed. Then she opened the door to sweet little Lexie looking very sleepy. “Momma, I had a nightmare,” she said, then a tear fell down her cheek.
Alyssa lifted her into her arms “Oh baby, do you want to talk about it or just snuggle for awhile?” Alex bent to kiss her temple and brush a strand of hair away from her eye.
Alyssa watched Alex as he did such a simple gesture and wanted to melt into a puddle right there. He was too perfect. There had to be a flaw- Maybe something simple like forgetting to put the toilet seat down or not rinsing the dishes off after using them.
Alex headed to the kitchen to grab Lexie some water. Alyssa walked to the head of the bed and leaned against the wall still holding Lexie. She snuggled her close and placed sweet kisses on her forehead. “Do you want to tell momma your dream?”
Lexie played with a strand of Alyssa’s hair. “I was in a car and it got hit. You were crying. That’s all Momma. I didn’t like you crying, it made me sad.”
Alex was walking into the room as Lexie was telling Alyssa her dream. He halted and looked right at Alyssa. She was still, her face looked white like she had just seen a ghost. When Alyssa turned to Alex, the flood gates were lifted. She reached her hand toward him for support. He got on the bed and sat so close to them. He reached his arm around behind Alyssa to pull her closer.
Lexie saw her momma crying. “Momma, please don’t cry, please. Alex, she needs Sammy?” She jumped off the bed and ran to her room to retrieve her stuffed baby, Sammy.
Alex brushed Alyssa’s hair back. “It’s okay, baby. I got you.”
“Please don’t leave. I need you.”
Alex expected to feel pressure from those words. They had not been together long. Instead, all he wanted was to continue holding her close. “I promise I’m not going anywhere, baby.”
Lexie ran back into the room. “Momma, I got Sammy for you. He always makes you feel better.” She climbed onto the bed and right into Alyssa’s waiting arms.
Alyssa snuggled into Alex more, held Lexie and Sammy tighter, and just let the tears flow. She couldn’t remember feeling relief when she would cry in the past. Somehow today, each tear that fell, she felt pieces of her haunted past washing away.
Something furry was in Alyssa’s mouth. She opened her eyes and smiled. Her head was resting on Alex’s chest, Sammy bear was on her face, and Lexie was curled in between her and Alex. She could feel Alex take in deep slow breaths, so she knew they were both sound asleep.
Carefully, she pulled Sammy Bear off her face and closed her eyes. She thought about last night and could feel the emotion that poured through her. When Lexie shared memories of the accident, it would have sent her over the edge a few months ago. Now, she had an anchor holding her in place, making her feel safe. What was baffled, the doctors said there would be no way for Lexie to remember? They said she was too young and at a stage where the memory would never surface. Now she wanted to yell at the doctors, tell them they were wrong. She always assumed a tragedy like they experienced would not be easy to forget.
At that moment, she felt a big strong arm pull her closer. She smiled and looked up into those mesmerizing eyes. “Morning.”
He smiled back. “Morning, beautiful. Did you sleep okay?”
She could get used to this, and the funny part, that didn’t scare her at all. “Like a rock. Thank you.”
“For what?”
“For letting me cry. Not running away... far, far away. I can’t explain it, but you calm me. Make me feel at peace with everything from the past. I’m afraid I may scare you away.”
He reached forward and lifted her chin up. “I’m not going anywhere. I thought I would feel uncomfortable or scared, but I didn’t. All that mattered was being right here for you both. So, I hope that doesn’t freak you out.”
She laughed and made Lexie stir. “Well, I guess for now, let’s keep building on this... whatever this is.”
At that moment, Lexie stretched and let out a yawn. “Momma, you okay?”
Alyssa leaned up and pulled Lexie into her lap. “I’m okay, baby girl. How about you, you hungry? We could pressure Alex into making his special pancakes?”
Lexie leaped up and squee’d with delight. “Oh yes, Alex, will you make pancakes? Animal pancakes?”
Alex laughed and then grabbed them both into a big bear hug. “Sounds perfect.”
Lexie was standing on a stool next to Alex at the kitchen counter. She was shaking her behind back and forth, singing while tapping her hands on the counter. “Alex is making pancakes and I’m so excited! Alex is making pancakes and I’m so excited!”
Alex was getting the ingredients for the pancake batter. He leaned toward Lexie and sang. “Lexie is helping make pancakes and I’m so excited!”
Lexie stopped a
nd clapped her hands together. “Sure Alex, I can help.”
Alex laughed and moved the bowl in front of her. Then he got the stove top griddle out to get it heated. “So, what animals are we making today?”
At that moment, Alyssa walked into the room and walked over to Lexie. She wrapped her arm around Lexie’s waist. “You helping Alex, sweet pea?”
With the biggest grin she could muster. “I am, Momma. Look!” She stirred the batter harder. “What animal should we make? Maybe a lion? Or a bear?”
In unison, Alex and Alyssa looked at each other and said, “Oh my!”
Lexie was in fits of giggles. “That was funny. Do it again.”
So, they did and Lexie thought it was the funniest thing ever. Lexie stopped stirring the batter. “All ready, Alex.”
“You think so, little one?” He stirred the batter a little more to check the consistency. “Looks perfect. So, you want a lion, a bear, and what else? Maybe some hearts for your Momma?”
“Yes, Momma loves hearts.”
They were all at the table enjoying the delicious pancakes. Alyssa loved having Alex there with them. She could get used to a male presence in the home again. Plus, the amount of laughter coming from the kitchen was more than in the last two years. She felt Alex’s eyes boring into her, she looked up and smiled. Her face flushed when thoughts of last night came tumbling back. “Do you have to be anywhere today? Or do you want to spend the day with us? We do still have a pretty awesome living room fort!”
“I don’t have to be anywhere until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow.” He moved his plate forward and leaned his elbows on the table. “So, what should we do today?”
Lexie had a mouthful of pancakes but was trying to say something. When she swallowed. “Maybe the park or play Chutes and Ladders?” She sat for a moment with her head cocked to the side. “Or we could go paint stuff?”
Alyssa brightened up. “That’s a great idea, Lexie. We should paint stuff! How does that sound to you, Alex?” She almost said baby and not Alex, but stopped herself. Soon she could give him a pet name but not just yet.