by LK Shaw
I hugged her for her thoughtfulness, because this woman cared for me, and I knew she meant well.
I jogged over to where David stood, and we both said our goodbyes to Kyle as he made his way over to Callie. They both walked down the street toward where we’d parked and then disappeared around the corner. David took my hand in his and led me across the street and over to the beach. We walked hand in hand, the sun slowly setting around us. We talked of inconsequential things until he turned me so I was facing him.
He swallowed, almost nervously, and brushed the hair off my face.
“I rented a room at a little bed-and-breakfast for the night. I honestly don’t expect anything to happen tonight unless you want it to. I just wanted to take you somewhere private where we could spend some alone time. They have a large garden tub in the room I rented. I bought some bath salts so you could take a nice, relaxing bath. I’m sure you don’t have a lot of time for pampering back home. I wanted to do something special for you. There is wine and chocolate as well.”
I think it was at that moment that I fell in love. Where were the flaws? Because right now, I had yet to find any evidence of one. David Marshall was perfect. He was so getting laid tonight.
Chapter Eight
David
There was some part of me that hoped I could taste the passion between Sofie and me again, but in all honesty, I had no expectations for tonight beyond pampering her. She’d been a single mom taking care of our baby for so long that I knew she never took any time for herself. That was one thing I already knew about her. She was a completely devoted mother. It was time she took care of herself for a change. This was the only thing I could think of to do for her. Subconsciously, it might have also had a self-serving role, but I ignored that thought.
After checking into the B & B, we entered our room where I directed Sofie to sit on the couch while I ran her bath. Once I was satisfied with the water temperature, I headed out to the kitchen and cracked open the bottle of wine I’d had delivered in preparation of our arrival. I poured her a glass of the sparkling red liquid and located the chocolate I’d also procured. I took both of them into the bathroom with me while I checked the water level.
Once the bath was full, I went back out to the living area for Sofie. Hand in hand, we walked through the master bedroom, both of us pointedly ignoring the large king bed in the center of it. We entered the en-suite bathroom, the mirror already fogged with steam.
“Your bath is ready. Make sure you double-check the water temperature before you get in. I left you a glass of wine and some chocolate on the side table. Call me if you need anything. Take your time and just relax.”
I started to turn when her hand on my arm stopped me. Sofie stared at me, almost boldly. She slowly turned her back to me, peeking over her shoulder, as she pulled her hair to the side to expose her neck and back.
“Will you unzip me, please?”
I held back my surprise and delight at her request. I reached out, quelling my shaking hands, and clasped the zipper in my roughened fingers. The click of the teeth coming apart echoed in the room. As the dress opened even farther, exposing Sofie’s creamy white skin, my control flew out the window. Without conscious thought, my feet moved me forward until I was a hairsbreadth away from her. I couldn’t help but lean in to inhale her fruity scent. I dropped a light kiss at the nape of her neck and nibbled my way down her spine until I reached the dip at the top of her ass, pulling her dress down as I went.
The fall of her dress was momentarily stopped as it caught on her hips, but with only the slightest nudge, it slid past them and pooled on the floor around her feet. I trailed my kisses back up her spine, turning her to face me when I reached her shoulders. Her breasts sagged slightly with their weight, and I couldn’t help but picture Sofie nursing our daughter at these breasts. Of their own volition, my hands ran a path up her sides, cupping her glorious mounds, my thumbs flicking the pointed tips, causing a moan to escape her.
I dipped my head and took one turgid nipple in my mouth. Not wanting to forget about the other one, I moved to nibble her other breast. The sweet smell of her arousal filled my nose. Needing to know if my senses were deceiving me and that she truly smelled as delicious as I thought, my mouth blazed a trail downward, peppering kisses along her stomach as I lowered myself to my knees. My fingers traced a stretch mark here and there, and I was in awe that Sofie had housed and protected our little girl in her belly.
Finally, I reached my destination. Her tiny G-string left nothing to the imagination. I inhaled deeply her sweet smell.
“God, I love the smell of your arousal. It has me so fucking hard. I want to rip this underwear off and bury my face in your pussy, Sofie. I want to lap up every drop of your juice. My cock is begging to be buried deep inside you.”
“I want that too, David. Please, fuck me.”
Fuck the bath. I needed this woman more than I needed air to breathe. Her words were all the incentive I needed to yank the tiny piece of fabric down her legs. I never wanted to stop touching her, and I ran my hands up and down her legs before gripping her hips in my hand and feasting on her. Sofie’s fingers weaved into my hair as she gripped my head tightly, pulling me closer into her sweetness. My tongue traced around her clit before I sucked it deep into my mouth, drawing a choked gasp from above me.
Reluctantly, I moved away from her pussy, but knew my attention would return to it shortly. I gazed up at her flushed faced; her eyes were closed with an expression of ecstasy on her face. I knew at that moment I wanted to spend the rest of my life with this woman. I only needed to convince her. In one fluid movement, I stood and lifted her into my arms, one arm under her knees, the other behind her back. Her shriek of surprise had me laughing.
“David, put me down. I’m too heavy for you to carry.”
“Hush, woman. You’re light as a feather,” I said as I carried her out into the bedroom toward the bed we’d both avoided looking at earlier. I gently set her on her feet before reaching around her to turn down the bed. I drew my shirt over my head, only losing eye contact for a second. I kept my eyes on hers as I reached down to undo my jeans at the same time toeing off my shoes. Her eyes quickly followed the movement of my hands before returning to meet mine.
I lowered my jeans, taking my boxer briefs with them until I stood proudly naked before her. Never before had I been grateful I stayed in shape as, almost hesitantly, Sofie reached out to trace her fingers across my stomach. Her glance flicked downward, and her hands followed closely behind. She stopped short of my cock and just stared for a moment. It jerked when she licked her lips. I wanted to feel them wrapped around my throbbing cock. But that would have to wait. My need to be inside her was too great.
“Lie down.” A gravelly voice I didn’t even recognize as my own sounded in the room. Both of our breathing had increased with arousal.
As Sofie followed my command, I knelt at the bottom of the bed. When she was comfortably on her back, I bent her knees up toward her chest and spread her wide open. Her pussy, wet with arousal, and her puckered hole were both exposed to my gaze. My mouth watered at the sight. I slid one hand down her inner thigh, dipping a finger inside her to gather her juice before pulling out and gliding upward where I circled the tiny button peeking out behind its hood.
I watched as she threw her head back, her eyes closed in ecstasy. Without moving my finger from her clit, I raised up and took her mouth in mine. She tasted of the wine she’d had with supper and a flavor uniquely Sofie. I plunged two fingers inside her weeping pussy and swallowed the gasp that escaped her.
I thrust my fingers in and out as my thumb continued the assault on her clit. I crooked my fingers and felt the spongy place deep inside her. After only a few pumps of my fingers against her g-spot, Sofie’s body tensed, and an orgasm ripped through her. She screamed my name as she came and my chest puffed out with pride.
Sofie sighed in satisfaction, and a blissful smile crossed her face. Her eyes slowly opened, and we stared a
t each other, both of us overcome with emotion.
Chapter Nine
Sofie
“You’re making me fall in love with you. You know that, right?” The words escaped before I could stop them. I wanted to duck away in embarrassment, but I forced myself to continue looking at him. If I was going to spill my guts, I was going to do it proudly. This man was everything I’d been looking for, and I never knew it. They always say you have to hit rock bottom to rise to the top.
After that shit-head Stuart cheated on me, I thought I’d hit rock bottom. But then David walked into my life, and I had no idea he would be the best thing to ever happen to me. I only wish it hadn’t taken us two years to find each other again. I hate that he’d missed out on the first part of Mia’s life. Hopefully, now we could change that.
“I fell in love with you that night.” David’s voice was soft as he caressed my cheek. “You seemed so sad, but your strength shone through. I knew your heart had been broken, but not the reason behind it. I wanted to take all your hurts away that night. Something about you touched my heart, and I didn’t want you to walk away. I was devastated when I woke and you were gone.”
“I’m so sorry, David. We missed out on so much because of my cowardice.”
“Believe it or not, things were meant to play out the way they did. I don’t think either of us were in a place to start a relationship two years ago. We’re both stronger people now and can handle whatever life throws at us.”
“You may be right. But my heart breaks that Mia hasn’t had you in her life.”
“We’ll make up for now that we’ve found each other again, Sofie. And we’ll have the rest of our lives to spend together.”
Tears gathered in my eyes. Never before had I been so blessed. My heart was over-flowing with love for this man. I blinked them back, because now was the time to express my feelings the only way I could. I wrapped my arms around David and pulled him in for a crushing kiss. He sucked my tongue into his mouth, and flavors burst across my taste buds.
Usually, I let the man take control, but I felt bold and anxious to have this man inside me. I pushed him onto his back and followed by throwing my leg over him so I now straddled him. I braced my hands on his shoulders as I ground my pussy against him. Quickly, wetness poured out of me. I lifted up slightly and reaching behind me, I clasped his throbbing cock in my hand and guided him to my pussy. Gently lowering myself, I closed my eyes as he filled me to overflowing.
Slowly at first, I began to move up and down, controlling the pace. David’s hand gripped my hips tightly, and he groaned in arousal. I kept a slow rhythm, but quickly it wasn’t enough for either of us. My movements quickened and soon, David began meeting each of my downward thrusts. My head fell back with every pounding push of his cock inside me. One of David’s hands left my hip, and I watched as he lifted his hand up to his mouth, wetting one of his fingers.
His hand returned to my hip, but then quickly moved over my ass, and as he continued his relentless fucking, I felt the tip of his wetted finger breach my asshole. My eyes widened in surprise as a sensation I’d never felt before rushed through me. It was raw and dirty and the most incredible feeling ever. With each downward thrust of my pelvis, his finger entered my hole a little deeper until it was fully embedded.
The dual sensation of having something in each hole was more than I could stand, and without warning, the most intense orgasm raced through me. I shuddered as electricity flowed throughout my body. A gush of liquid filled my pussy as David also reached his climax, and his semen erupted inside me. In exhaustion, I collapsed against his chest, tiny tremors still raging through me. I barely felt David remove his finger from my ass.
He rolled us so we were both now on our sides. He remained semi-hard inside me and gave a small little thrust to remind me we were still connected. As if I could forget. Both the physical and emotional connection between us was palpable. I’d never before felt this close to another human being. Love rushed through me. He pushed my sweat-dampened hair out of my eyes and dropped a sweet kiss on each of my eyelids. My eyes grew heavy, but I was reluctant to close them. Exhaustion eventually won out, and I fell into a contented sleep.
Gentle thrusts of a cock was a lovely way to wake up. I stretched and pushed back against the warm body behind me. A hand brushed up my stomach to cup my breast and tweak my nipple. I could definitely get used to this. Especially when a tongue traced my ear and a gravelly voice sounded in my ear.
“Good morning, sunshine. Did you sleep well?”
“Never better.” My words were lost on a breath of air as David thrust deeply. I lost all track of my surroundings as he continued gently fucking me. The hand left my breast, tickling my stomach in its descent toward my core. A few rubs of my clit and more gentle thrusting sent an orgasm through me, this time causing a small shudder to course through me. Who knew something so soft and sensual could cause an explosion that big?
Warmth spread through me as David pulled out. I rolled over to face him and placed my hand on his beating heart. My heartbeat matched his as we both basked in our post-coital satisfaction.
“So, what happens next?” It was a question that had been plaguing me since I told David about Mia.
“What do you mean?”
“I mean, what happens next? How do we make this work? We live thousands of miles apart, David. I’m not trying to be difficult. I’m just trying to figure this out.”
We were both silent as we thought about how difficult this might be.
“What’s keeping you in New Hampshire?”
I thought about it for a moment and realized that other than Uncle Walt, Aunt Charlie, and Gran, there was nothing keeping me there. But, I didn’t know if I could leave them. Never in my life had I been apart from them. Could I move to Virginia and essentially start over?
“Even though it’s small, my family is there. I have an aunt, uncle, and my grandmother. I’ve lived with them since I found out I was pregnant. They’ve helped me more than I could ever repay.”
“Well, I’m the only one of my family living in Richmond. Even though we’re all close, everyone is spread out across the country. We spend Christmas and one week during the summer together at my parents’ house. In fact, that’s where I am heading after I leave Miami. Considering I just retired from the service, I guess technically, I’m currently unemployed. So quitting a job isn’t a difficulty for me. And I’ve always wanted to see the leaves in the fall in New England.”
I couldn’t help but laugh as he winked at me. I was continually in awe of this man. Essentially, David had just offered to begin a whole new life with me in New Hampshire. completely uproot his life and move halfway across the country to be with me. Could a woman get any luckier? I didn’t think it was possible. If I hadn’t already been in love, I would have fallen hard then.
“You would do that? Move all the way to New Hampshire?”
“Sofie, I would cross the earth for you and Mia.”
There was no help for it. I burst into happy tears. David held me close as I wept against his chest. Eventually, I composed myself, but the emotions were still close to bursting out of me.
“How about some breakfast?”
On cue, my stomach growled. We both burst out laughing.
“I guess I could eat. But, I need to shower first.”
“I’m sorry you didn’t get your relaxing bath last night.”
I could only scoff. What I got instead was much better. “You can make up for it later.” This time, it was my turn to wink at him. David dropped a quick kiss on my lips, and we both got out of bed, me to the bathroom while David waited for me in the living room.
I quickly showered, and then David and I headed downstairs for breakfast. The owners had cooked up a delicious breakfast: delicious spinach quiche that melted in my mouth, delightful pastries, and the tastiest fresh-squeezed orange juice I’d ever had. After breakfast, we headed back to my rental house.
We said our reluctant goodbyes with the
promise to get together later. When I walked into the living room, Callie was sitting there, arms crossed like a parent ready to scold me for staying out past my curfew. I plopped down on the couch next to her and kicked my feet up on the ottoman in front of me. I rested my head against the back of the couch, completely ignoring her. I knew I wouldn’t have to wait long until the explosion of questions came. Three, two, one…
“Where have you been? Why didn’t you tell me you were going to be gone all night? I thought you were dead. Did you use protection?”
“I’ve been with David, as you well know. I didn’t know I needed to check in with you. Don’t be over-dramatic. And no, we didn’t use protection. I’m on the pill.”
The stupid happy grin spread across my face as I remembered every moment of the previous night.
“Well, obviously last night went well.”
Even throughout the barrage of questions, I hadn’t opened my eyes until this last observation. I lifted my head to look at Callie, the sappy smile still gracing my face.
“It was amazing. Probably the best night, and morning, of my life.”
“So, you’re happy?”
“Ridiculously. We talked about the future. Everything is going to work out. I know it’s going to be an adjustment, but we both want the other to be happy. I hope you can be happy for me as well.”
“As long as he treats you like you deserve to be treated, then I’m ecstatic for you, Sofie. I only want the best for you.”
“I love you. You’re the best friend anyone could ask for.”
I reached over to hug her before heading to my room to get some rest.
Chapter Ten