Chapter 33
Over a month later, and two more days until Leona would see Luke, up close and personal. She ached for him. Didn’t matter how many times they got off while on the phone, online, or whatever, she needed the real thing.
Sitting at the kitchen island, she tapped away at the keyboard, the music blaring. The scene between Zack and Azia was hot and heavy, and she could only picture herself and Luke there.
Biting her lip, she detailed every touch, taste, sensation. Her imagination had kicked up a couple gears because she could feel his mouth on her shoulder, his hands around her hips.
Then he bit down lightly and she jumped, a sound caught between a gasp and scream as she spun the stool around. Her heart slammed against her ribs, her breath coming in great gasps.
Luke took a step back, his hands up as he chuckled. “Didn’t mean to startle you, but you were so fucking delicious, biting your lip, swaying to the music, your eyes hazed over like I just fucked you silly, I couldn’t help it.”
She was up and in his arms a second later. “You scared the hell out of me.” Then she kissed him, needing more contact. When she leaned back, she blurted out, “How did you get in?”
“Asked for Mona’s help once again. She let me borrow her key. I hope that’s okay.”
She brought his mouth back to hers for another kiss before answering, “Yeah. Next time, give me some warning.”
He pulled her face up and lowered his mouth to hers. “Sorry,” he murmured against her lips, then kissed her breathless. “Needed you, and I wanted to surprise you.”
“Succeeded.” She pulled him back for more.
Luke lifted her up and placed her on the stool, then leaned back with a single arched brow. “You always write without pants?”
Gulping, she looked down at the oversized flannel and panties she had on.
“Thought I was going to be alone all day. Didn’t see the point of getting dressed unless I decided to go outside.”
“You’re out in the woods. Who would see?”
“The lake isn’t as private as your parents’.”
“Hmm, but unless you’re skinny dipping with your neighbors out back, I don’t see the problem.”
She laughed. “Oh, I missed you.”
“Not nearly as bad as I missed you.”
“Trust me, I did.”
Leona got his pants open, gripping his length. His cock jerked in her hand. Yup, he needed her.
Luke pulled a condom out of his pocket. “I came prepared.”
She snatched the package out of his hand, ripped the foil and rolled it down his length.
He reached behind her, closing the laptop and sliding it out of the way, then he picked her up and sat her on the counter, kicking the chair to the side. It went over with a bang, but she didn’t care as he pushed her panties to the side.
She slid his head through her slick heat and moaned. “Missed you.”
“Gonna be hard and rough.”
“Need that, now.” She placed him at her entrance and moved her hand as she pulled him into her with her heels.
He gripped her shirt and yanked the front open. The buttons flew, then he cupped her breast with one hand, gripping her hip with the other, his mouth connected with hers.
He was everywhere, all over her, and she loved it. She needed more and yanked his shirt up until he let go long enough to let her pull it from his body.
And she couldn’t help wondering if he was better and hotter than before, but that couldn’t be possible, could it?”
Maybe she was just craving him worse than ever before.
One arm banded around her waist, the other gripped her ass as he carried her to the wall where he thrust harder, faster, his grunts matching his rhythm.
She sank her fingers into his hair and kissed his throat, nipped at his ear, sucked the lobe.
“Fuck, Leona,” he grunted, pushing faster.
She came apart with another thrust, screaming his name. He followed.
His fingers combed into her hair, bringing her face back, and brought his forehead to hers as he caught his breath. “Never felt the way you make me feel. My heart is yours, Leona.”
“I’m yours,” she whispered, curling her hand around his neck. “You take my breath away.”
“Where should I take you? I need you close.”
“Put me down. I can show you the house. We can land in the bed.”
“Just want to hold you,” he murmured.
“Couch, you passed that on the way in.”
He gripped her tighter and carried her back to the couch where he curled up with her.
Luke’s fingers trailed to the charm bracelet she hardly took off for showers.
He grinned up at her. “I wasn’t sure you’d wear it.”
“All the time.” She trailed her fingers over his abs. “Thought about getting you jewelry, but wasn’t sure what you’d wear. I don’t ever see you in anything but a watch.”
He placed her hand over his heart. “If it comes from you, I’ll put it on. Even if it’s a macaroni necklace.
She laughed out loud. “My niece might make that for you.” She froze, her eyes locked on his as her heartbeat picked up.
* * * *
The absolute shock on her face stopped his heart. “What is it?”
She giggled nervously. “Um, want to meet my family? I promised I’d go to my niece’s birthday dinner. That’s tonight. Oh my God, she’s going to freak out. Um…wow.”
“Will you be upset if I come?”
Her brow pinched and she shook her head. Then grinned. “No, not in the slightest. Just don’t be surprised if she turns into the biggest flirt you’ve ever seen.”
“She’s fifteen?”
“Yeah, fifteen. She’s never met anyone famous. And, um…she’s still crushing on you.”
“She knows I’m your man, right?” he teased.
“Yeah, and I mentioned she’s jealous, right? Not totally, just kid crush.”
Smiling, he nudged her chin up. “We have time to stop by a store?”
“Yeah, why? You don’t have to get her anything. Honest, you coming with me will be enough.”
“Oh, I’m getting her something. You have to tell me what she’d like.”
“She’s the artist in the family. She loves painting, drawing, sketching, you name it.”
And you already got her a million supplies?”
“Yeah. We all pretty much did.”
“What else would she like?”
“Let me call my sister and check if she got her the new Tomb Raider game. That would be a winner, but only if she doesn’t already have it.”
He grinned. “A gamer?”
“Learned it from me.” Then she ducked her head with a grin. “Can you handle being beaten by a girl?”
“I’ll manage. Besides, if it gets us naked, I can handle anything.”
“I’ll remember that. Hang on.” She slipped from his hold and made her way to the kitchen.
Three months, and she was even more beautiful. She leaned against the door, running her fingers up and down her stomach as she held the phone up to her ear. Her dark eyes locked on his and she licked her lips.
“Hey, Naydene. I’m bringing Luke with me. He came in early.”
Humor danced through her eyes as she leaned her head against the frame.
“Yeah, he’s bringing a present…I told him it was unnecessary, but he’s insisting. And really, he’s good at presents.”
Her laugh danced over him and it took everything he had to stay in his seat. Last thing he wanted to do was embarrass her while she was on the phone with her family.
“Yeah, and we’ll be on time. I promised Allana I would be there. And I fully expect her to freak out. Oh, but did you get her the new Tomb Raider game?”
She smirked. “I’ll see you in a few hours.” Crossing the room, she placed the phone on the coffee table and closed the distance.
Sitting up, he hooked his fingers in the elastic of those silky panties and slid them down her long legs. “God, you’re gorgeous.” He rose up to get rid of the rest of his clothes and brought her down, into his lap.
“So, how long does it take to drive to your sister’s?”
“About an hour and a half. So, make love to me. I’ll show you the house, and then we should get going.”
“Am I going to meet your parents?”
She nodded. “You ready for that? They’re excited to meet someone who makes me smile as much as you do, even when you’re that far away.”
“I’ll spend my life making you smile.” And he meant it, all the way to the bottom of his soul.
“I believe you.” She sucked his lip into her mouth.