Chapter 11
Sarah
I can’t stop gazing around everywhere. We’re back at Ash’s place. It’s my first time here, and wow. His place is absolutely stunning. I didn’t know apartments like this existed in the city. I mean, I had a vague idea. But to imagine it is one thing. To actually see something like this is something else entirely.
Everything about this place is amazing. It’s not just an apartment. It’s the penthouse. The view’s incredible.
But the very best part is what Ash’s set up here. The dining area is beautiful. The table is set up for what looks to be a romantic dinner for two. There are candles and flowers and beautiful dishes, all ready to go. It’s like a picture out of a home design magazine.
Ash comes up behind me as I’m checking it all out, his arms circling around my waist. “It’s all for you. Do you like it?”
“Like it? It’s perfect.”
“I want to cook dinner for you. I’ve prepped some things already but it’ll take a little time. I’ll pour you some wine and you can relax while I’m getting everything going.”
“That sounds lovely, Ash. Really amazing. But I’d much rather help you out in the kitchen.”
“Are you sure? My sofa’s pretty comfortable. And I didn’t bring you here to do anything but have a nice time.”
I shake my head. “I want to cook with you. I like cooking anyway. I don’t get to do it nearly as much as I’d like to. But when I have the chance, I enjoy it a lot.”
“Okay. It does sound like fun. Let’s go.”
He takes me to the kitchen. It’s just as striking as the rest of his place. I’ve never been in a kitchen anything like this one before. There’s so much space to work, it’s hard to believe.
Ash picks up a remote and clicks it into the air. I can’t see a stereo system anywhere, but music starts flowing softly in the background.
We start cooking together, but it’s really more just doing small things. Ash’s prepped a lot in advance. And it’s really only matter of getting things cooking and combining the ingredients for a salad. Things like that.
Still, it’s a lot of fun working side by side with Ash. He’s super-relaxed and easygoing here in his own place. Time flies by quickly and before long we’re sitting down to dinner at the exquisite table.
“Ash, this is so good.” The food is truly as wonderful as the apartment, the table and the man I’m enjoying it with.
“Thanks to you.”
I laugh. “I hardly did anything.”
He tops up our wine. “You made finishing everything off a lot more enjoyable than it would have been.”
We keep talking easily throughout the entire meal, until I’m completely full.
Ash grins at me when I set my fork down. “Are you ready for dessert?”
“There’s dessert too?” We didn’t make dessert, and I didn’t see anything already prepped.
“There is.”
But of course there would be. There’s no way Ash would leave out a key part of an excellent dinner.
“I’m so full, Ash. I wish I could but this meal was so amazing, there’s no way I have room for anything else right now.”
“Then we can save it for later. For now, we can have some wine in the living room. The sunset’s pretty nice to watch from there. It’s just about time for it.”
We settle together on the huge sofa and watch as the sky turns brilliant colors before fading into darkness.
“Did you plan on this?” I tease him. “Did you arrange this sky show just for us?”
He grins at me. “If only. It just worked out pretty well. The sky isn’t always this clear. Tonight, we’re just lucky.”
He sets his wine glass down on the table in front of us, taking mine from me to do the same thing. His eyes are dark. He leans in close and our lips meet.
My heart’s threatening to beat right out of my chest and time goes into free-fall. I have no idea if it’s been one minute or dozens by the time we break apart. My body’s throbbing with need.
“I haven’t given you the whole tour of my place yet. Would you like to see the bedroom?” Ash breathes the words just before he kisses the sensitive spot right behind my ear.
I can’t speak.
I can only nod.
He stands up and I do too, hoping my shaky legs can keep me upright. But I don’t have to worry about that for very long.
Ash embraces me, lifting me up. I wrap my legs around him and he carries me off to his bedroom.
We kiss the whole way there, not stopping until he sets me down gently on the bed and takes a step back. His eyes are on me as he strips down. I want to get rid of my own clothes but I can’t look away from him. His shirt’s open, so sexy as it reveals the strong muscled chest underneath. I could stare at him all day like this but once his hands move to his pants, I’ve got new and exciting things to view.
His cock is big and hard. He joins me on the bed and I catch a glimpse of his eyes, bright with need and hunger. “You have far too many clothes on.” His words come out in a growl. I’m liking this side of Doctor Ash. It’s one that I’ve never seen before.
I sit up and he undoes my dress. I arch my back so I can get my bra off, and Ash doesn’t waste a moment in working my panties down my legs. I’ve only just gotten naked when he’s diving between my legs.
“Ash.” I grab at his hair as his tongue touches me for the first time. “I’ve wanted this for so long.”
I don’t know why I’m telling him this. Especially right now. It’s like I can’t quite control anything about my body right now, including what I’m saying.
His eyes meet mine. He doesn’t stop what he’s doing to reply, and I’m so happy about that. He absolutely knows his way around a woman’s body.
He’s kissing me all over, using his tongue to ease my lips open and lick his way up to my clit. I moan at everything he’s making me feel. He’s tracing all over my folds like he can’t get enough of me.
I definitely can’t get enough of what he’s doing to me. I pull him close, my fingers tangling in his hair as he works two fingers deep inside of me.
I suck in my breath. “Don’t. Stop.”
“Don’t worry.” He’s sliding his fingers in and out at the same time as he’s working his tongue firmly on my clit. It’s too much. I can’t hold back. I cry out as he makes me come hard. Ash keeps doing what he’s doing, keeping me going for a long time.
God, does he ever know what he’s doing.
When I can finally try to breathe again, Ash gently eases his fingers out of me. He moves up to lie beside me and kisses my cheek.
His hard cock is insistent as it rubs against my skin. He climbs onto me, but moves off on the other side. He’s reaching for the side table and getting out a condom. I can’t take my eyes away as he rolls it on. His cock is something else. I can’t wait to feel it inside of me.
And I don’t have to. The moment he’s ready, Ash’s back on top of me, his warm strength covering me up completely.
His lips capture mine. I open up for him and he strokes inside of me. We’re still kissing as he pumps into me, starting slowly before he quickly builds up to a fast rhythm. My breast press against his chest and he’s rubbing my nipples with every single move he makes. Sparks shoot all over my body. I don’t want this to end.
I wrap my legs around him and he thrusts harder. He groans, stroking faster and faster until his orgasm slams into him. I’m right there with him, and it’s like he and I are so connected that nothing can come between us.
The only sound in the room is of both of us panting, trying to catch our breath. Ash rests on top of me for a moment before he pulls out of me. I feel empty without him and a soft moan of protest escapes me before I can stop it.
“Sarah. That was so fucking great.”
It’s still so surreal. Being in bed with Dr. Ash. Having him talk like that to me. It’s hard to believe.
“So good.” Those words don’t even come close to expressing how I feel, but they’re all I can come up with right now.
After Ash discards the condom, he wraps himself around me. I snuggle back into him, already drifting off to sleep.