Then the freaked out half of her was too afraid to try again only to find herself left with nothing but a hand vac.
Crap.
Cole seemed rather determined to begin a relationship. Of course he did, hed never been mutilated in one before.
Would he be willing to just have sex? Had he shared this kind of physical reaction with anyone before? He claimed not. But that didnt make it true. Men said all kinds of things when they wanted to get laid. Even afterwards they said all kinds of things.
Just not the kinds of things Cole said.
Maddie really wanted to call him.
Hello, Cole, its Maddie. Remember me? Im the divorcée who calls you in a drunken stupor and asks you to have sex with her. You know, the one whos short on conversation, long on libido? Wanna have sex?
Maddie unbuttoned her shirt and slipped her shoes off, catching a glimpse of herself in the full-length mirror. Hells bells, hed seen her naked.
Ugh.
Oh, how could she have forgotten that part? In fact, she couldnt even remember when shed become naked. Thats what she got for having drunk sex. Funny, she could remember every part of the sex in vivid detail. Drunk or not.
Somehow, being naked didnt seem at all as intimidating as it once had. Not after all the things theyd done while naked.
A shower would clear this all up. Maybe shed find an answer if she were clean.
And maybe she should just call Cole and get this over with.
Yep, that was the answer. Shed given it too much thought and now shed decided calling him was the answer. He didnt say she couldnt call him even if she didnt want to admit that shed never have sex with someone else. So that meant she could call him, right?
Grabbing the phone, she dug up his card and dialed his number.
Hello. His voice, husky and serene, sent a chill up her spine, giving her pause. Hello?
Taking a deep breath, she whispered, Cole?
Maddie, he answered calmly.
You have ten minutes to get here, she said and then she hung up.
* * *
Im guessing this is a booty-call, Cole said, when she opened the door. His smile was playful as he closed the door behind him.
Maddie smiled back at him. Yeah, is that a problem?
I dont have a problem with it at all. I can be used.
Used? Im not using you, Cole. Im simply indulging in something we both enjoy.
Who are you? Since when do you wear the title vixen? Wanton, wicked woman .
Then we have to make a deal.
Maddie dropped her robe at her feet and kissed his cheek. Deal?
Cole slid a hand between her thighs, caressing the smooth skin. Maddie instinctively arched into it. Yeah, a deal. For every booty-call you make, you have to have a meal with me.
Okay, could we do like the Happy Meal Express, so we can get on with this? Maddie trailed kisses along his hard jaw, unzipping his pants. So does that mean we have to eat first for this booty-call? Because Im not sure I can wait and, she freed his cock, I dont know if this can either.
Rubbing a finger along the lips of her cunt, he suckled her lower lip. I cant wait either, Maddie, not this time. But the next time you pick up the phone, think about the price you have to pay. If you want me, youll share a meal with me first.
Do I have to cook it?
He cupped her breast and thrust his cock into her hand, chuckling. I have to be the booty-call and pay for the meal? That doesnt seem fair.
Maddie groaned as the now familiar feel of his hands on her breast elicited a moan. Unless you can cook, then you dont have to pay for anything.
As he licked her neck, she felt him smile against it and her heart lurched. Soon enough it wont matter whether I can cook or not, Maddie, I can promise you that. Soon, you wont remember what it was like not to have a meal with me. I know that scares you right now, but it wont always.
Maddies stomach knotted at his words. They made her heart feel something other than dead and she wasnt entirely sure that was what she wanted. But then he was kissing his way over her chest and skimming her breasts lightly and it didnt matter.
She sighed, cradling his head to her chest. Okay, Cole, you have a deal.
Cole licked her nipple. Good. Now we can have that booty-call.
Take your clothes off, Cole, she said as she sat on her favorite chair, and then come over here. She pointed to the spot between her legs. I want you to stand right here.
Cole did as she asked, his cock thick, hard, and directly in front of her lips. Are you in charge tonight, Maddie?
She ran her hands over his thighs and decided, yes, she was in charge. A delicious ripple of anticipation shot to her cunt. Yes, tonight I want to be in charge. Tonight I want you to hear the words Ive heard. I want you to come like I did the other night.
He bracketed her cheeks, swiping his finger over her lips. Maddie licked it as she cupped his balls and reveled in his deep groan. Dipping her head, she licked the length of his shaft. Is this what you want, Cole? Do you want me to lick your cock? Suck you?
He jerked forward when her tongue made contact and his hands clenched her hair. Yesss yes, Maddie. Take all of me in your mouth, lick me, suck me hard.
Maddie heard him gasp when she did as she was asked and encircled him with her lips, hard and swift, then drew back upward, scraping her teeth along the stiff flesh, letting her tongue glide over the silky surface. Like that, Cole? Is that how you want me to suck your cock?
Coles back bowed and his hands clenched into tight fists in her hair. Just like that, Maddie. Do it again, baby, dont stop. His voice was a deep rumble, thick with desire.
Maddie swooped down again, taking him as far as she could into her mouth, licking and sucking him with force, kneading his balls as they tightened in her hands. A surge of sexual energy rushed through her. She was loving the act of pleasuring him, savoring each stroke of her tongue, taking each plunge he made with a thrill of power. The salty taste of him beaded at the head of his cock and she lapped at it.
Moaning, he pulled away from her, leaving her feeling momentarily empty. Kneeling, he kissed her deeply. I had to stop you. Your mouth is so incredible I would have come.
Maddie thought fleetingly that it had never appealed to her before, but somehow with Cole, it seemed right. Boldly she assured him, I would have licked you while you came, Cole, while my mouth was on your cock and you were buried deep in my mouth.
He kissed her again. Christ, Maddie, youre killing me turn about is fair play, huh?
She giggled, brushing the hair from his eyes. I cant tell you how free I feel with you. I dont feel ashamed for wanting you, for telling you what I want.
His fingers slipped between her thighs and she opened them, sliding into his hand. You should never be ashamed, Maddie. Not with me.
Wrapping her arms around his neck, she made her demands. Then touch me, Cole. I want your fingers in my cunt your tongue. Thrusting her hips at him, she took his hand and held it over her pussy. Now, Cole, its all Ive thought of for the past three days. Cole slipped his fingers into the wet folds, caressing her clit until it throbbed. Her breathing became rapid as he spread her wider and brought his other hand to her breast, tweaking the stiffened peak. Oh, God Jesus, Cole. He laughed against her mouth, then dipped his head to her breast and stroked her tight nipple with a rasp of his tongue.
Maddie arched into the hot cavern of his mouth, sliding down on the chair, pushing into his mouth and his hand all at once. Gripping the arms of the chair, she pressed into him, circling her hips, spreading her legs wider.
She needed him between her thighs. She couldnt wait to feel his hair brush her skin. Letting her hips fall back, she gripped his shoulders, bringing him back to her lips. I want to be licked, Cole, like the other night at the house. Fuck me with your tongue like you did then.
Cole dragged her forward and let his cock caress the folds of her slick cunt. Will you come for me, Maddie, like you did the other night?
Whimperin
g at the memory, she moaned on a sigh, Yes, yes, yes. Slipping away from him, she turned and leaned over the edge of the chair, lifting her ass high. Coles hand immediately gripped her ass, his hot tongue skating between the cheeks as his other hand reached under her and fondled her clit.
Maddie bit the edge of the chair to keep from screaming as he licked his way down. He twisted, sliding under her, pulling her to him so she rested on his mouth. When his tongue made contact with her clit, she cried out. She let her cunt glide over his tongue, rocking back and forth, increasing the pace as heat burned in the pit of her belly. When Cole slid his finger into her, she cracked, letting the smooth, hot glide of his tongue bring her to orgasm. Do you taste that, Cole? she gasped at him, riding the wave of electricity. Im coming on your tongue were her last words before she shuddered with wave after wave of satisfaction.
Cole lapped at her gently as she shivered with the aftershock of climax and then he was behind her, kissing his way back up the backs of her thighs. Condoms, she gasped, on the table. Reaching over her, he grabbed one and slid it on. Her hands reached behind her and Cole lay over her, pressing his cock to her ass. Maddie pulled his head down and twisted her neck around to capture his lips. He groaned into her mouth. I can taste myself on your tongue, Cole.
He moaned again. You are so sweet. I could lie between your legs and lick you forever.
Now, it was Maddies turn to moan and command him once more to finish her off before she lost it. Your cock is so hard, Cole. I want you to slide it into my cunt. Fuck me, hard
No other words were spoken as he did just that, plunging into her from behind, filling her with a completion she might try to fight in the days to come, but she couldnt resist right now. His balls slapped against her as he wedged his hands under her upper body and tugged her nipples, fingering the hardened nubs. She needed more and she wasnt afraid to tell him. Harder, Cole, fuck me harder I need to come I want you to come too.
Cole increased the rhythm of his thrusts, driving into her until her body slammed against the chair and her cunt clenched him tightly. Maddie was vaguely surprised when her own hand found her clit. She fingered the swollen flesh, biting her lip at the sharp stab of heat it created. Her hand wandered further until she found the base of his shaft. Feeling the place where their bodies joined together made her head spin and her cunt ache.
She came with a sweetness shed never experienced, hard and soft all at the same time. Cole came shortly thereafter, jerking inside of her, rocking with her until their breathing slowed.
Maddie was exhausted, from the thrill of conquering this new sexual awakening to the anticipation of sharing a meal with Cole.
Maybe he wasnt just a booty-call after all. Maybe if she let him into her life, this time she wouldnt regret it.
Cole pulled out of her and gathered her in his arms. The gesture was tender and Maddie let it happen, let the hard, secure feel of his body sweep her away. Scooping her up, he carried her to her bedroom, pulled back the covers and laid her down.
As he turned to go into the bathroom, she whispered into the dark room, Will you come and lay with me for awhile, Cole?
He flipped on the bathroom light, his silhouette a hard line against the doorframe. Yes, if you want me to.
Yeah, I want you to. She found that right now, it was what she really wanted, to feel secure, to fall asleep knowing she wasnt facing the world alone at this particular moment.
She heard the water run as she began to drift and then Coles hard body pressed against hers. Maddie snuggled into him, wrapping his arm around her waist. She drifted off, content when he whispered, Gnight, Maddie.
* * *
Waking to the sound of the front door of her apartment closing, Maddie rolled over and stretched, feeling the spot beside her, still warm.
Cole.
His name brought a smile to her lips, a warm rush of something she shouldnt be feeling but was anyway. Hed made his intent clear and now she wanted to explore what her intent was. As she rolled over, a piece of paper caught her eye on her nightstand. She snatched it up and read the words.
I wish I could have stayed, but I had an early appointment. I loved sleeping with you, Maddie. You know my number. Cole.
Her heart did that warm fuzzy thing she vowed it never would again. Sighing she clutched the paper to her chest like some lovesick teenager.
The phone rang, bringing her upright. Grabbing it she yawned. Hello.
Maddie, honey, its Corrine. How are ya, sugar lips?
Maddies hand went instantly to her mouth in guilt. Corrine couldnt know about the carnal happenings of Maddie Blake. Her face flushed. Im good, Corrine. Actually, Im really good. Ive been meaning to call you and thank you for sending me to that meeting. I really like the group of women.
Oh, honeybunch, thats why Im calling.
A frown creased Maddies forehead. Whats wrong? I thought youd be happy that I was going.
Oh, I am, but Katy called me. Apparently, one of the girls from your group was hurt last night. Katy said she didnt have your home number only your cell, and she wanted to be sure you got the message before tonights meeting. She had to cancel it.
Hurt? Oh, God, no. What happened? Who was hurt? Maddies stomach clenched into a tight knot. She knew almost before the words were out of Corrines mouth.
Maxie, I think she said. She gave me the name of the hospital if you needed to reach her.
Maddie was flying off the bed and stumbling around to find some clothes with the phone on her shoulder. Did she say what happened? Oh, God, please, please dont let it have been Juan.
Corrine sighed into the phone. Im sorry, sweetie, I dont know much. I think Katy said something about her being beaten pretty badly, thats all I know.
Fury rose, filling her head with thoughts of twisting the assholes balls off. Give me the name of the hospital, Corrine.
Maddie got the name and hung up quickly. Running into the bathroom she splashed water on her face and ran the toothbrush over her teeth.
Damn him, damn him, damn him! She cursed the bastard whod abused Maxie, yet she loved Juan anyway.
Maxie, with the big brown eyes and the love of karaoke.
Juan would rot in hell for this.
Maddie would repeat that epithet over and over on her drive to the hospital.
* * *
Maddie hit the ground running and located Maxies room in no time flat. Katy and Victoria sat side-by-side, heads bent.
Victoria, Katy, what the hell happened?
Oh, Maddie Tears filled Katys blue eyes. It was Juan, he beat her. Jesus Christ, Maddie, he beat her so badly. Katy shook her head and put her face in her hands.
I told her not to see him, Maddie. I warned her, but she wouldnt listen. He owed her alimony and she was determined to have it. She said that puta of his wouldnt use her alimony money. Shed see her dead first. Maxie met with Juan and now look. God damn him for hurting her. Victoria held the arms of the chair and clamped her jaw shut.
Maddie walked over to Maxies room and looked in the square glass. Her heart sank.
Oh, Hell.
Maxies face was swollen beyond recognition. Even from the window Maddie could see the distortion. She was hooked up to a monitor and tubes ran in and out of her arms. A cast adorned her leg. Her thick dark hair was matted and clumped against the white of the pillow. A doctor, as dark as she was, held her wrist, taking her pulse.
In that moment, Maddie felt rage swell in her, rising up in her throat, choking her enough to make her gasp.
Fucking puke, bastard, she whispered.
What do the doctors say? Maddie asked the question almost absently, her eyes glued to Maxie and the rough rise and fall of her chest.
Katys words were choked. That shell survive, but shell need a lot of physical therapy. Her ribs are broken and her leg. Shes got all sorts of stuff wrong with her, things I cant even pronounce.
Tears ran down Maddies face for her new friend. What about Juan? Hell go to jail, wont he?
; That bastard cant be found. The police are looking for him, but no luck yet, Victoria said.
Maddie went to sit with them. They all held hands and stared silently off into the four corners of the room, lost in their thoughts.
Maddies thoughts were of how lucky she was. Yeah, she was divorced, but it was okay now. She knew now it was okay to be alone. It fit more comfortably than it ever had. Albert hadnt beat her. He was just an asshole who wanted a divorce. An asshole who ended up wishing he didnt have one now.
Maddie also knew she didnt have to be alone if she chose not to.
Later in the evening, she went to the chapel. Before she went in to say a prayer for Maxie, she flipped open her cell phone and dialed it.
Hello.
Maddies heart skipped a beat. Cole?
Are you hungry, Maddie?
She smiled into the phone. Yes, Cole, yes I am.
Do you like Happy Meals?
Maddie laughed. Especially the chicken nugget ones. Theyre my fav.
Chicken nuggets it is.
And a shake?
Shakes are expensive, itll cost ya.
She laughed again. I think I can afford to pay the price.
Be ready in a half an hour and its a deal.
Her heart swelled. Half an hour, she agreed.
Oh, and Maddie?
What?
Dont wear any panties.
Deal, she whispered and hung up the phone.
Epilogue
Maxine Rodriguez stirred, moaning at the incessant pounding in her head. She heard the beep of something in the far off distance and couldnt quite place the familiar, yet disturbing sound.
A hand held hers. Fingers rubbed slow circles in her palm. Comforting, easing the fear she knew was there, but couldnt quite indulge in due to the pounding in her head.
It was dark and cool where she was, drifting in and out of the pain.
Maxie, listen to me. A voice, deep and rumbling curled its way to her ear.
Hell pay, Maxie. No one hurts whats mine. No one. The voice rasped with a mixture of soothing assurances and controlled fury.
You are mine , Maxine. Youll know that soon enough. For now, you need to rest, but I promise you, you need never feel fear again. I will always protect you.
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