Settling The Score (BBW Romantic Suspense Contemporary Romance)
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Her fingers felt the pulse of excitement rumble through him in response to her touch. Jasinda made no further efforts to dim the lights.
She told him to stand next to the bed. He hated to move away from her. However, intrigued, he followed her command.
Jasinda knelt on the bed as she unbuttoned his jeans. Craig stepped out of them. Jasinda quickly ripped his briefs off as well. Freed from the restraints of the tight material, his cock stood at attention.
Jasinda buried her face between his legs. She willingly took him inside her mouth, wanting to make him as happy as he made her.
Craig moaned with pleasure. His hips swayed back and forth as he stretched his spectacular body. He put his hands behind his own head and interlocked his fingers.
Jasinda let one hand wander over his muscular torso while the other reached between his legs. She felt his "buns of steel" ass cheeks. She slowly let her hand slide its way back to the front. She took his balls in her hand and worked them while her mouth continued to pleasure him.
"Oh, Jasinda. You're amazing," he said between breaths. He leaned forward to run his hands through her hair and massage her shoulders.
Craig reached down. He put his hands under her arms. He gently guided her back to a kneeling position so he could kiss her and fondle her breasts. His hard, wet cock slapped against her belly.
"Lay back," Craig whispered in her ear. His strong arm easily supported her weight as she eased back onto the bed. Craig crawled on top of her, his large 6'4" frame straddling her at the knees. He looked deeply into her eyes. At the same time, he tugged her panties down her thighs.
Being incredibly limber, Craig managed to move his knee up, hook the panties with his foot, and then slide them all the way off her body to the foot of the bed. He then re-positioned himself with an arm around her neck so that her face was even with his pecs.
His hand glided over her body from the shoulder all the way down to her waist. Her soft, curvy flesh sent pulses of excitement through him. He wrapped his leg around her thigh and pressed against her.
"I can't believe how lucky I am that you're mine," Craig whispered in her ear. At the same moment, he slipped his finger between her inviting legs.
The warmth and moisture surrounded his finger as he expertly worked it in and out. Her head writhed against the pillow while her hips thrust against the pushes below her waist. She reflexively brought her legs together to enclose his hand. "It feels so good, Craig. Please don't stop."
Craig smiled. Bringing her pleasure brought it to him as well. Still, he had an idea of something even more pleasurable for the two of them...
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Craig removed his finger. Jasinda felt the emptiness, but only for a moment.
He parted her legs and maneuvered himself between them at just the right angle. Craig soon filled and stretched her at the same time with his impressive manhood.
She had found his finger pleasurable. Only one word could describe the length of his shaft fully inside her: ecstasy.
Craig's face lit up when he saw the look of intense satisfaction on her face. Every movement of his hips...every forward thrust...every backward pull...gave her a different sensation. Each sensation registered in her joyous expression.
The king-sized bed squeaked in response to the strenuous activities.
Craig lay on top of her. They stayed in that position for several minutes, kissing and holding each other as their bodies swayed back and forth in sync. Craig nuzzled her neck and breathed in the smell of the shampoo she'd used on her hair.
Jasinda reveled in the feeling of this massive hunk's perfect body bearing down all over her own.
"Let's get you on top now," Craig suggested.
"Oh, I couldn't. I've never..."
"But you will," Craig winked.
He didn't give her a chance to protest. Without breaking their connection, he rolled them both over. "Now sit up. Kneel," he urged.
"I can't. I'll hurt you. I'm too hea-"
"Don't you say it," he interrupted just in time. "I never want to hear that nonsense again. The only thing you are is too perfect." He slapped her ass playfully. "Now get up there and ride your man!"
Jasinda obeyed. She straddled him.
Satisfied that she had balanced herself correctly, Craig gave her a startling jolt with his thighs.
"Oh, that felt good," Jasinda whispered.
"You're telling me!' Craig laughed.
Jasinda looked down at the manly perfection of Craig's body. She had to admit that he was right. His large-framed and strong, professionally toned physique easily handled her full-figured body. Craig had no problem initiating upward thrusts which sent waves of pleasure throughout her entire being.
She responded by grinding her hips on his turgid shaft. She leaned forward and ran her fingers over his hard pecs.
Craig bounced her up and down, back and forth – careful to always reach up and catch her so she wouldn't fall off him.
They alternately laughed and moaned, enjoying each other's company and each other's bodies in so many ways as the night went on.
They eventually ended up with Jasinda lying flat on her back on the disheveled sheets with her legs hanging over the side of the bed. Craig lay on top of her, enjoying long and intense kisses. Then he pushed off the bed with his arms. He lifted his upper torso for a teasing moment before he drove himself back down for their mutual pleasure. She wrapped her legs around him each time, her feet caressing his outer thighs.
Jasinda detected a change in his breathing. It got more rapid and shallow.
"You've done it, Jasinda. You've made me lose control," he said. Craig stood at the edge of the bed. He easily pulled her over to him.
Jasinda felt the unmistakable pulse of his cock inside her. The moment was only seconds away. She felt her own internal tightening as well.
Sweat formed on the man's forehead and ran down his chest. Muscles tensed all over his body. His true athletic stamina displayed itself. Even after their extended intense lovemaking, his body still had the energy for one more set of thrusts stronger than any offered so far.
The bed shook like an earthquake. Craig's powerful leg and stomach muscles provided the driving strength to send Jasinda's insides into a frenzy.
They couldn't tell which one of them let go first. Through gasps and grunts of pleasure, all they knew was that they flooded each other's most intimate body parts with pent up warm releases. Their bodies convulsed happily several times before they collapsed in each other's arms, spent and fulfilled.
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Jasinda remembered the first night that she and Craig made love – as well as the many subsequent nights – as she sat back and relaxed on the picnic blanket. She enjoyed the beautiful view of the mountains in the distance. She breathed in the fresh air and the sweet smell of the recently cut grass. The sounds of birds singing in the trees filled her ears.
"Wait here," Craig told her as he stood and brushed the picnic crumbs from his pants.
"Where are you going?"
"I'll only be a minute," Craig promised, obviously evading the question.
Craig jogged towards the path in the woods on his brother's estate.
A yellow butterfly zig-zagged in the air and landed on the picnic basket. "Aren't you the prettiest little thing?" Jasinda said as she admired its markings. The butterfly flapped its wings in appreciation and flew away to land on a flower.
She thought of Craig Wilder. Just a short time ago, she never would have dared to dream that a man like him would come into her life.
It had nothing to do with his job. (She probably would have to learn a thing or two about football before next season so she could enjoy the games better.)
His money didn't matter either. (Though she was almost finished drawing up a business plan to show Craig in order to ask him to loan her money as an investor so she could buy her own Biggie Scoops franchise.)
She'd have loved him no matter his body type. (Of course, having a dro
p-dead gorgeous stud who couldn't keep his hands off her was nothing to complain about.)
For the first time in her life, she felt fully confident that a man loved her for who she was on the outside and the inside. Not despite any of her qualities, but because of them.
Jasinda stared at the sky. The very beginning of a beautiful sunset formed beyond the peak of Mt. Jefferson.
She thought about everything in her life. Jasinda Reed couldn't wait to see where the adventure would lead next.
A repeating dull thud on the woodland path demanded her attention. The sound grew louder and louder. Jasinda swiveled her head towards that direction. "What in the world?" she asked in surprise.
Craig, dressed in a tuxedo, emerged from the path riding in a shiny black and white carriage pulled by a magnificent white horse. The only thought she could form: Craig looked like a fairy tale prince come to life right in front of her eyes.
Craig gently tugged on the horse's reins. The proud Percheron trotted to a gentle stop by the edge of the picnic blanket.
"How beautiful!" Jasinda exclaimed as she rose to her feet.
Craig adjusted his bow tie. "Why, thank you, kind lady," he teased.
Jasinda reached out a hand towards the horse. He sniffed it and lowered his head, allowing her to pet his nose. He made a soft neigh in response to her touch.
"He likes you," Craig said and then added quite unnecessarily, "and he's not the only one."
Jasinda smiled. She'd never tire of hearing compliments like that.
"There's something I have to ask you," Craig said.
Jasinda's heart leapt into her throat and stopped beating. Oh, my God! The surprise. The horse. The romantic and magical setting. The tuxedo. He's going to... Her mind couldn't even complete the thought.
Craig hopped out of the carriage. He held out his hand. "Would you like a ride, my lady?"
That's what the question is? Would I like a ride? Jasinda's face flushed red with embarrassment. She swallowed hard and tried desperately not to show her disappointment or any reaction at all. She opened her mouth to respond.
Craig interrupted, "Before you answer, there's one thing you should know. This horse is very intelligent and well trained. He only accepts carriage riders from the Wilder family."
"I don't understand..." she murmured in confusion.
Craig reached into his tuxedo pocket. With his other hand, Craig took Jasinda's fingers and brought them to his mouth for a light kiss.
Craig dropped to one knee. With a smile that would melt chocolate, he said, "If you would be so kind as to put on this diamond ring and agree to be Mrs. Craig Wilder, the horse can whisk us away for our first sunset ride as an engaged couple."
For once in her life, Jasinda didn't have to think or analyze anything in her head. She merely had to follow her heart. "Yes! A million times yes!" she cried as she threw herself into his arms. When she stepped back, Craig slipped the stunning ring over her finger. It fit perfectly.
Craig effortlessly gave her a boost into the carriage. He jumped up behind her and picked up the reins which he held easily with one hand. The fingers of Craig's other hand intertwined with Jasinda's. A ray of sunlight hit the diamond which created a beautiful explosion of color.
The horse responded to the command of a slight tug on the reins. He trotted off across the low cut grass of the beautiful field.
Craig leaned over and nibbled at Jasinda's ear as he whispered, "I love you."
"And I love you," she answered happily.
The future Mr. and Mrs. Craig Wilder rode off into the sunset.
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Table of Contents
Settling The ScoreDiane BlakeRomantic Suspense Press
Romantic Suspense Press
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter 51
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 58
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