CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR
Tyler’s reunion with the woman he loved had gone better than he ever could have imagined. This was it. She was the love of his life and she’d forgiven him for being a huge idiot and hurting her, although he hadn’t meant to. Now all he could think about was how wonderful their life together was going to be.
Okay, he was also thinking about all the sex they were going to have, especially the sex they were going to have right this very minute. Just as soon as he could strip off these clothes. His shirt came off easily but his pants were a trifle more stubborn and took a few extra tugs, much to Billie’s delight. She giggled as he hopped on one foot, finally tossing away the denim blue jeans and his boxers.
He didn’t have a modest bone in his body so he stood in front of her naked and proud, enjoying the way her gaze roamed over him possessively. He definitely belonged to her and her alone and although a few months ago that thought would have scared the shit out of him, it didn’t now in the least. He couldn’t think of one other woman he wanted or that could even hold a candle to his Billie.
“Like what you see, baby?”
Instead of smiling, she frowned and shook her head. “I’m not sure. I think you need to move a little closer.”
So she wanted to play games? He could do that.
He took a step forward and placed a knee on the mattress. “How’s this? Close enough?”
Shaking her head, his dark-haired vixen gave him a coy smile as his own hand wrapped around his cock, stroking the already hard and ready flesh. “I think you need to be a little closer.”
Kneeling on the bed about a foot away from her, he continued his lazy strokes up and down his cock. To his delight, Billie licked her lips as if she couldn’t wait to get a taste. If he had his way she wouldn’t have to wait.
“Is this close enough?”
Reaching out a hand, Billie hesitated and then pulled it back. “Seeing is good but it would be more helpful to be able to make a closer…inspection.”
Chuckling and grinning, he spread his arms wide. “If it will help, I’ll cooperate. Just one thing I would ask of you, babe.”
Looking up at him from under her lashes, her fingers hovered inches from his cock. “What’s that?”
“Be gentle with me,” he whispered and then gave her a playful wink. “I’m new at this.”
Laughter bubbled from her full, pink lips. “Tyler Gaylord, that is possibly the biggest lie I’ve ever heard you tell. I’m surprised lightning didn’t strike you just now.”
“I thought we were role playing, babe.”
“Role playing?” She rolled her eyes as her fingers wrapped around his cock, drawing a ragged moan from deep in his chest. “You’re a great actor but I think a virgin might be a stretch.”
There was no more talking as Billie leaned forward and took the head into her mouth, swirling her tongue around until he wanted to cry out as the pleasure flew through his veins. All laughter had ceased and it was serious indeed as his fingers tangled in her long, silky tresses, pulling her closer as he slid even farther into the warm cavern of her mouth.
Fucking paradise.
His lids were like lead but he forced himself to keep his eyes open, not wanting to miss a second of watching her bob up and down, her tongue fluttering at all his sensitive areas and then tracing the veins just to make him even more crazy with lust. He had to mentally cool down by thinking about glaciers and skiing just so he wouldn’t throw her onto her back and impale her with one gigantic stroke.
His balls were pulled up tight against his body and if she kept going this was going to come to an abrupt end. He wanted it to last.
Reluctantly he pulled away and she mewled in disappointment, pressing a butterfly kiss onto his belly, her breath warm against the sensitive flesh, and then trailing upward until their lips met again. It was hot and sweet and Tyler was flummoxed as to how he had survived over a week without her. If he had his way they wouldn’t ever be apart. It wouldn’t be easy with their careers but he was determined to make it work.
Pushing her gently back onto the mattress, he held her hands at her sides so he could play and explore uninterrupted. If she touched him he might be detoured and he needed to concentrate on his one and only goal – making her scream with pleasure. Burying his nose in the fragrant crook of her neck he breathed in deeply, her singular scent wrapping around him seductively. He captured a pebbled nipple into his mouth, laving it with his tongue and feeling her quiver in response. Her nails dug into his shoulders and the pressure built in his lower back. He couldn’t hold off much longer.
“I need–”
Seeming to know what he was going to say, Billie nodded and lifted up from the bed to nip at his lower lip with her teeth. “Yes, now. It’s been too long.”
The temperature of the room had risen and a sheen of sweat covered his body as he positioned himself between her silky thighs. The heavy scent of their arousal hung in the air and his cock ached with need. Pressing into her slowly, he was rewarded with a groan of pure pleasure as her walls stretched to accommodate him. Tight and hot, she was perfection and he didn’t stop until he was balls deep, only then allowing himself to breathe.
Those long legs wrapped around his waist, the heels digging into the muscles of his ass urging him with no words to move. Teasing them both, he withdrew slowly, pausing on the out-stroke before thrusting back in, pushing the oxygen from their lungs. He did it again and again, building up speed each time until they were climbing toward the precipice together.
Teeth gritted painfully, the pressure built in his lower back and he began reciting lines from the Thunder movies in his head to be able to hold back but it was too late. Reaching between their bodies, he found her swollen clit and circled it with his fingertips until she was right there with him.
Her back arched and her eyes closed, Billie had never looked so beautiful as she did when she was crying out his name during her orgasm. Her skin was shiny with sweat and her long hair was swirled around her like a halo on the pillow as they both reached their peak. Shuddering and barely breathing, he collapsed on top of her, burying his face in the valley between her breasts and they didn’t move for the longest time, content to simply lie in each other’s arms. Her fingers stroked the damp skin of his back and tickled the whiskers on his jaw where he hadn’t shaved in over twenty-four hours.
Eventually he rolled off of her, letting her breathe easily again but he pulled her close so her head was pillowed on his chest. As wonderful as that had been, there were still a few things he needed to say. They’d been sidetracked but he wouldn’t change it for anything.
“Things are going to be different now, Billie,” he said, dropping a kiss on the top of her head. “I’m going to put you first from now on. I’m going to be the best damn husband I possibly can. I promise you that.”
“That sounds lovely,” Billie replied, her voice thick with sleep. He’d woken her at two in the morning and then wore her out with sex, so it wasn’t a surprise. He just had one more thing he needed to tell her and then they could sleep.
“I’m not going to take the Zak role either. I’m going to take some time off and concentrate on your career for year or two. I’ll follow you around and make sure you don’t fall in love with any of your leading men.”
As sleepy as she had been, Billie sat bolt upright, her eyes wide. “What did you say?”
Smiling lazily, Tyler stretched and yawned. “I’m not taking the Zak role. I already told Weller. Frankly, he’s a dick and I pity the poor bastard that has to work with him and his gigantic ego.”
She shook her head, clearly not getting what he was trying to tell her. “But that was your dream role. We’re getting married because you want that role.”
“No, baby,” he said gently, pressing a tender kiss to her satin lips. “We’re getting married because we’re hopelessly in love and can’t live without each other. As for the role, I’ve decided to take your advice and believe in my talent. I don’t have to play a part that mirrors my own life. I’m a goddamn actor and I’ll find the right role but this one isn’t it. Besides, I’m going to be pretty busy making you a star.”
“I don’t need that,” she protested but he placed his fingers over her mouth and shook his head.
“I know you don’t but you deserve it. You’re talented and this movie with Sam could do great things for your career. You’re going to get even better offers soon and I’m going to become your biggest cheerleader and fan.”
“I don’t know what to say.” Billie sighed, her expression more than a little worried. “Are you sure? I don’t want you to do something because you think I’m mad or that I don’t forgive you. You’d make a wonderful Zak.”
“No doubt,” he said with a cocky grin. “But there are even more fantastic roles out there that I can explore. Maybe we can do something together.”
That smile… Damn if it didn’t get him every time. She ran her finger down the middle of his chest, promise in her eyes. “A collaboration of sorts? I like the sound of that. What did you have in mind?”
She was going to send him to an early grave. But what a way to go.
“Woman,” he growled, pulling her back down with him. “You’re going to be the death of me. I’m only human, not a superhero.”
“You’re my hero.”
Tyler would do anything to make sure that never changed.