Chapter 32

Nicole

Allen lifted me, moving me to the center of the kitchen, setting me down on the island. I laughed as he pulled away and pushed my dress up with both hands. He ripped my underwear off, and I spread my legs wide for him while he traced my folds gently, spreading the heat around as I moaned. I was so aroused, and I rocked against him as he found my clit, circling it firmly.

“Allen, I need you,” I breathed as I clung to his shoulders and found his lips with mine.

“You’re so wet for me,” he noted in awe. He kept stroking me before sliding a finger inside of me. My body clung to him possessively, and he slid all the way inside of me, dragging his finger against my walls as I let out a low cry. He was so damn good with his hands, and I smiled at the fact that he loved me. He didn’t just want to fuck me, but he loved me. I felt like I’d won a prize even though I knew there would be hard parts about this relationship.

Allen pushed harder, adding a finger as I spread my legs more for him. I was wet, and my body screamed for him as he teased me slowly, skillfully. He knew exactly what he was doing when he’d bring me closer to the edge and then ease up, leaving me begging for him.

I was ready to come when he pulled his hand away, leaving me empty, and I let out a pained cry. Allen reached down to loosen his pants, and I watched him drop both the slacks and the boxers underneath, releasing his hard cock. I licked my lips as he eased himself between my thighs, taking me with a hard thrust. “Allen,” I grunted when he filled me, stretching my tight core with his size. It was almost too much, but it felt so good as he stilled to feel us completely together.

“Fucking amazing,” Allen murmured before pulling back and taking me again. “You feel so perfect.”

“You are perfect,” I told him, unbuttoning his shirt as he continued to fill me with hard strokes, making me hold onto him to stay sitting up. He thrust several times, looking like he was in a daze as his hands slipped over my bare skin, holding me here or scooting me there. I looked at his sculpted body while we rocked together, wanting to drool as I took in his perfection.

After a few thrusts, Allen pulled me into his arms and remained inside of me while he carried me through the house. I wrapped my arms and legs around him, kissing his neck as he moaned my name. “I want you in my bed.”

“I never want to leave your bed,” I promised him as he moved me down to the mattress and pulled back, meeting my eyes. “I love you, Allen.”

“I love you,” he told me as he moved back inside of me with a few slow thrusts before pulling back and looking me over. Allen reached down to find the hem of my dress and pull it over my head, tossing it to the floor. He removed my black lace bra and lowered his face to nuzzle my breasts as I slipped a hand into his hair.

I felt him suck a nipple into his mouth slowly and cried out his name as I pulled him against me. It hurt to move but still I arched my back to offer him more even though a slight pain radiated through my body. It was worth every second. I reached down to grip his cock while he suckled me, feeling him harden in my hand. “This is mine,” I said in wonder, and he chuckled against my skin.

“All yours,” Allen assured me as he moved to the other nipple and dragged his teeth over it. “I want you on your knees for me. I need to feel you that way the first time tonight.”

“Oh, God.” I dropped my hands from his hair, and Allen pulled away with a dark gaze. I scooted back a bit and moved to my knees, blushing as I presented my ass to him. This was such a vulnerable position but with Allen, I was safe.

I was loved.

Allen moved behind me and massaged my ass for a moment before he reached down to stroke my clit gently. “You look so damn sexy this way, Nicole.” I breathed in as my body ached for release. “Your body is perfect and all mine.”

He teased me for a bit longer before easing his cock against me, rubbing the tip against me before sliding in. It was hard and needy, and I pressed back with a low cry. This was what I needed, and he gripped my hips as he moved faster with each thrust.

It hurt as I rocked against him, but I needed all of him. I needed Allen deep inside me, and I matched his speed while he pressed harder into me. One of his hands slid around the front of me to find my clit and stroke it as he continued to take me faster, harder. I felt the pressure building, and I moaned and pressed back harder.

I needed to come, and I felt my body cling to his like a glove. This was home to me, and I let out a scream as my warmth flooded him and Allen groaned. “Oh, baby. Feels so good.” He moved slower and stroked my clit to prolong the orgasm and then jerked as he spilled inside of me. We both dropped to the bed and recovered together as he breathed in the scent of us.

“This is all I need. This. You.” He pulled out gently and stroked my skin. I smiled.

“Want some more wine? I saw your bag so I assume that you’re spending the night.”

I remembered telling Noelle that I wasn’t ready for that and giggled. “I do. And I am.”

“I’ll get the bottle.” Allen stood and left the room as I turned over to my back, feeling the effects of him all throughout my body. I paid attention to the nerves when they continued to pulse, feeling pleasure from it. I felt like a new woman who could have anything she wanted and laughed as Allen walked back into the room with two glasses. “What’s so funny?”

“This feeling I have. I feel like I could conquer the world,” I told him as he joined me on the bed, handing me a glass as I propped myself up against some pillows.

“I am certain that you could. In fact, I think you already have by raising Noelle the way you have.” He held his glass out, and I clinked mine against it. “That’s not an easy feat for anyone.”

“She’s a great person,” I said lovingly as I smiled and then sipped the wine.

“That she is.” Allen smiled as he sipped his wine and then set the glass on the table by the bed. He snuggled against me, draping one arm over my body as he stroked my skin gently. “I’m glad that you’re here.”

“I am, too.” I smiled over at him. Our gazes locked and heat filled the room. “What happens after time passes? Do we still feel like this or does that fade away? I only have family to compare it to and they were so dysfunctional.”

“I’d like to think it only gets better. We grow together and get through life by being open. We talk and work everything out before it’s an issue.” Allen smiled. “I’ve never done any of that before.”

“We learn together,” I murmured as he leaned in to brush his lips against mine softly. “It will be a journey.”

We drank wine and talked softly together before I kissed him again. My body craved him inside of me again, and I slid my tongue against his as he pulled me against him. “Will you regret settling for the first man that you slept with?” Allen asked me as he kissed my neck, making a dark thought cross my face.

“No. I love you. Will you regret giving up being a bachelor for me?” I queried, and he pulled away to look at me.

“Same answer, Nicole. You have nothing to worry about.” He claimed my lips with a hungry kiss, and I wrapped my arm around his neck to pull him closer as he lowered himself between my legs.

I let go of insecurities as we kissed hungrily, focusing on the intimacy between us. He moved back inside me, slowly this time while I stroked his skin.

Love filled me as I watched him making love to me. The light was perfect from the lamp, and I moved my hands down to grip his ass, pulling him deeper inside me. Allen kissed my lips and my face as he moved, telling me that he loved me as he did.

I imagined the future Noelle was talking about earlier, and it was a perfect picture in my head. I saw myself in a house with Allen and having some kids in the future, with Brandon and Noelle being a close part of our family. There was so much happiness, and I held in my tears as I rocked with him. This was so beautiful, and I felt the stirrings of another orgasm.

Allen came a beat before me this time, and I bit my lip as heat flooded me, coating his cock. We both breathed in as he settled against me, resting on one arm so he didn’t crush me.

“I want every night to be like this. I want to hold you and make love to you before we fall asleep.” Allen held me against him as we rested together, drifting slowly toward sleep.

“I like it, too. I don’t have my own room at the apartment so we can’t do that there.” I told him regretfully as I closed my eyes, feeling safe and loved.

“Just stay here. We can bring some of your stuff over. I am pretty sure Brandon won’t mind if your sister does the same at his place.”

I laughed as I opened my eyes to look at him. “Are you asking me to move in?”

“I want you safe after what happened. Being here in my arms, I know you are. I will ask that of you at some point though because I want forever with you.” Allen promised me, and we both leaned in for a slow kiss.

“I love you,” I murmured as he whispered it back and pressed his body close to mine.

I stayed awake after Allen, listening to him breathe while I wondered how long this might last. It felt so right in this moment, and I knew he loved me as I stroked his skin. I trusted him even though my heart fluttered in fear just a little bit. I knew that every day was going to be part of the healing process, and we’d get through it together.

I finally fell asleep pressed close to him. We were still naked, and I inhaled the masculine scent of his soap as I allowed myself to drift off. Allen shifted and pulled me closer, murmuring that he loved me. I smiled and pressed my lips to his chest.

I dreamed of him as I slept in his arms, seeing our future play out. Could this last? I hoped so because right now I was so happy. I was in the place I’d been searching for without being aware of what I wanted.

I felt like I was home and snuggled closer to him, giving in to the urge to sleep.