The light hitting his eyes woke Ben up. It was a strange sensation because he was usually up before dawn. When he cracked an eye open and saw the early morning light filtering through the window in his bedroom, he realized he had slept in.

A sense of urgency rushed through him, but when he felt Penny’s soft body against his, he relaxed. He stroked her back to remind himself she was real. This was real. He really did make love to her last night, and now she was in his bed, her head on his chest and an arm thrown across him. When was the last time he slept so soundly? Months maybe. If it wasn’t his bear keeping him up, it was his own dark thoughts. But, maybe, those were behind him now.

She looked so peaceful, with her eyes closed and her lips slightly parted. He didn’t want to disturb her, but he had to call work. His phone was right on the nightstand, and he reached for it.

Ben frowned. There were no notifications. He was expecting at least a dozen. He quickly sent off a text to Nathan.

Sorry, slept in. Be there in 20.

The reply came in a second.

Don’t worry about it. Take your time. Kate explained and told me not disturb you this morning if I wanted to keep my balls.

He bit his lip to stifle a laugh.

Thanks for holding the fort. I’ll let you know when I’m on my way.

Nathan replied with, Enjoy your morning, followed by an emoji of a thumbs up, an eggplant and water droplets.

He chuckled. Nathan was an asshole, but a lovable one.

“Ben?” Penny’s eyes fluttered open, then she raised her head. “Ben! It’s morning! You’re late for work.”

“It’s okay,” he soothed, rubbing her shoulder. “Nathan’s taking care of things at the mines.”

She let out a sigh of relief. “I hope you don’t get in trouble.”

“I’m the boss, remember?” He laughed. “I’ll just get a bit of ribbing.”

“Oh.”

“But it’ll be worth it because I got to see how beautiful you look while you’re asleep.”

A pretty blush spread over her cheeks.

“And while you’re awake, too.” He hooked an arm under her and pulled her on top of him, then planted a kiss on her mouth.

She responded eagerly, squirming on top of him, her tits rubbing against his chest and her hips moving against his. His cock was hard in an instant, and he groaned when the tip brushed against her luscious thighs.

“Sorry,” he said as he pulled away. “You must be sore.”

Penny shook her head, her wild coppery curls bouncing against her cheek. “Nuh-uh.” She sucked in a breath as she slid her body lower on his. “I’m all good.”

Her small hand wrapped around his shaft and he twitched at the touch. “Penny … ugh!” She was gripping him gently, as if she was unsure what to do. “That feels good.” He rocked against her hand. “Fuuuck. Sweetheart.”

“Will you make love to me again?” She asked, her cheeks tinting.

He nodded, then reached for the drawer in his night stand. Taking out the foil packet, her ripped the corner with his teeth.

“Let me,” she said, taking the condom from him. She scooted down farther, planting herself on his thighs so she was looking at his cock, eyes wide. The face she made when she saw his erection would have been hilarious, except her hand stroking him made him growl instead of laugh.

“I don’t want to hurt you again,” he said as she rolled the rubber over his cock.

“I just have to get used to you. And make sure I’m ready.” She reached down between her legs. The sight of her rubbing her sweet pussy made him grunt in approval. Her fingers slid over her clit and her slit, teasing herself until her breath came in little pants. He could smell her wetness, delicious and heady. Jesus, this was the hottest thing he’d ever seen. If he didn’t get inside her right this moment—

“Damn, Penny you’re going to kill me.”

“Sorry!” She withdrew her hand.

“Don’t be sorry,” he growled. “But I need to be inside you. Now.” He was surprised by the way he sounded. He usually wasn’t so demanding in bed, but with Penny, he wanted to own her. Wanted to dominate her. Wanted to make her come over and over again until she couldn’t think of anything but him.

She knelt over him, placing her knees on either side of his hips. He helped guide the tip of his cock against her slick cunt lips. Watching himself disappear into her was the hottest thing he’d ever seen. Penny moved her hips down, sinking down on him slowly. She was hot and tight and slick, and he never wanted to leave.

She let out a small whimper and threw her head back when he was fully seated inside her.

“You okay, sweetheart?”

She nodded, biting her lip as she stifled a moan. “Oh God. Ben. You feel so good inside me.”

“You feel good.” He pumped his hips up once and she cried out, clawing her hands down his hips.

She began to move, sliding his cock in and out of her. She was still so tight and hot, and he had to control himself or risk blowing his load too early. He grabbed onto the sheets and let her do her thing. She started slow at first, but as her breath quickened and her whimpers became louder, she upped her pace. Using her knees, she slid up and down his cock, her tight inner walls squeezing him tight.

“Hot damn.” His eyes remained fixed on Penny as she rode him, her large tits bouncing up and down deliciously. He couldn’t help himself and sat up so he could play with her breasts. Her eyes went wide with surprise and she lost her rhythm for a few seconds, but he encouraged her to keep going.

Penny braced herself by grabbing onto his shoulders, moaning as he leaned forward to take a puffy pink nipple between his lips. His teeth grazed the hard nub, and she let out a cry.

“Fuck!” He couldn’t stop himself from coming as her pussy tightened around his cock. He thrust his hips up into her as he came, calling her name over and over again as he pulled her to him and tasted her delectable mouth. Her body spasmed, then she relaxed in his arms.

“Penny, you’re incredible,” he gasped as he collapsed onto his back, taking her with him so she lay on his chest again. He felt drained, but in a good way.

“Hmmm … you’re pretty neat, too,” she said with a sigh. “I guess we should get ready. You’re already late for work, and I should get home.”

She seemed almost sad as if she didn’t want to be away from him. He felt the same way, but she was right. Ben rolled to his side, laying her down on the mattress as he slipped out of her. “Gimme a sec,” he said as he kissed her forehead and got out of bed. He strode to the bathroom, quickly cleaned up, then walked back into the bedroom, pausing by the doorway to look at Penny.

She was laying on her side, eyes closed, and one arm under her head. His eyes roamed over the curves of her body, from her breasts down to the dip in her waist and the gently rounded stomach, to the thatch of neatly trimmed red curls between her thighs. His cock twitched at the sight of her naked body in his bed, and he wanted her again.

Penny opened her eyes and smiled at him. “Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Why not?” He approached the bed. “You’re beautiful.” He crawled over to her. “I’m sure the mines will be fine if I skip out today.” Ben couldn’t remember the last time he’d taken the day off.

“Are you sure?”

He lowered his head to kiss her square on the lips. “I’m sure.”