CHAPTER 19

Boone

Walking through my apartment with Lilly following behind, I flip on the lights. I’m not a man who’s prone to nerves or lack of confidence. I know what I want with Lilly and I’m confident she wants the same things. But as we walk into my home, having left Aiden back at the hospital, tucked into bed and snoring hard because he had such a big day, I’m not sure exactly the next step to take with her.

My big plan was to take it slow with the intimacy. Give her pleasure, make her delirious with wanting the next step so when we did go there, it would be even more special.

But Lilly has been so open in her feelings and desires. She wants to touch me and if she asks me tonight, I won’t be able to say no. Not only because I don’t ever want to deny her anything, but the more I come to care for her, the more I want to fuck her. That’s the ultimate way for two people to bond and I’m ready for that step now. Bottom line… I think my initial plans aren’t going to work tonight but it will all depend on what Lilly wants. I’ll let her lead the way.

Lilly is the first thing I think of when I wake up in the morning, the last thing before I go to sleep and a million other times in between.

She’s the one for me, for as long as she’ll have me, and that I know with absolute certainty. If we have sex tonight, it will be better than anything I’ve ever had because we’ve developed our relationship on a deeper level that has nothing to do with attraction or desire. So often in the dating game, the players are sidetracked by lust, blind to so many things along the way. When Lilly let me be an integral part of her life—including helping with the care of her father and brother—it solidified a connection that some people might not reach for years.

Maybe never.

“Penny for your thoughts,” Lilly says, and I realize I’ve walked into the kitchen and I’m staring at the fridge. I glance over my shoulder to find her staring at me expectantly. Her purse is on the small island, her sweater draped over the back of a stool.

I could lie and say I was thinking about opening a bottle of wine for us to relax with or that I was reminiscing about Aiden’s birthday party…

Instead, I turn and move toward her. Hands to her hips, I pull her close and stare down at her. Our eyes lock and she looks at me with such naked emotion that my heart feels like it’s going to leap out of my chest to join with hers. I have to blink or I’ll get lost.

My words will get lost and I need them now.

“I don’t have any expectations of what will happen tonight,” I begin. Her expression doesn’t change, which tells me she trusts that no matter what, she’s safe with me. “I had this grand, glorious plan to dole out a little more pleasure to you and that we’d continue to take baby steps. But I’m not sure I want to wait. And I’m sorry if that sounds crass, being so forward with what I want, but I want to make love to you tonight.”

A soft breath stutters from Lilly’s mouth, blowing across my throat. Her gaze is forthright, her tone sure. “It’s what I want too. I don’t need the baby steps. I’ve already given more of myself to you than anyone, and I’m ready to give you that last piece.”

Those words are such a turn-on, they make me want to drag her to the floor and fill her up. Instead, I show a measure of restraint and pull her into me for a sexy, tongue-filled kiss that leaves both of us groaning. I turn, press her into the counter and kiss her so thoroughly, her fingernails dig into my arms. That only serves to fuel my lust. Upon the realization that Lilly is mine tonight, I’m fighting for control.

Reluctantly, I pull away. “Would you like some wine? Or something else to drink?”

Her face is flushed, eyes hazy. She shakes her head. “Let’s go to bed, okay?”

Fuck yes. Right now. Run, run, run.

Instead, I take her hand and kiss her knuckles before leading her through the apartment. My nerves jangle again and my blood is racing, but once I’m in my bedroom and she’s back in my arms with my mouth on hers, everything is just as it should be.

It takes no time at all for our kisses to turn hungrier and our hands to start roaming. Of course, I’ve touched Lilly already in her most secret place, but I haven’t let her touch me.

She’s not shy at all. Her hands snake under my shirt and glide up my chest, and I back her into the bed. Her knees catch and we both go down onto the mattress. I use my superior strength and haul us up higher.

Lilly laughs in delight at the sudden move and I grin back at her before whipping my shirt over my head and tossing it away. Her eyes round as she takes in my naked chest.

“Wow,” she murmurs. “You’re beautiful.”

“I’m manly and rugged,” I retort.

Her response is to work at my belt, and knowing her intent and seeing the determination on her face hardens my dick. I lean forward and try to kiss her, but she pushes me back with a little snarl. “Just let me touch you, okay?”

I’ll fucking die if she touches me.

I’ll die if she doesn’t.

I swallow hard and tighten my hands into fists as Lilly fumbles with my belt but manages to pop the button on the first try. That first glide of my zipper has her brushing the length of my erection through the denim and it’s a struggle not to lose my shit from just that tiny touch.

And then I’m free, in her hand and she’s stroking me.

“Fuck,” I groan in a garbled rumble, my hips involuntarily thrusting forward.

Lilly starts to lean as if she’s going to put her mouth on me and I know I won’t survive that. At least not right now.

My hands go to her face and I kiss her again. Rolling her to her back, I pin her under me and let my hands move over her body. Not just to touch but to remove clothing. In between breathy moans and stolen caresses, I manage to get us both naked and it’s then that I let myself take all of Lilly in.

I expect her to be shy in front of me but instead, she stares at me boldly as she’s splayed out naked. Lilly has curves in all the right places and I can’t wait to touch every inch of her.

Lilly goes to her elbows, thrusting out her perfect tits, and I swear my mouth fucking waters. “Is everything okay?”

“Everything’s perfect,” I assure her as I let my eyes roam. When I lock onto her face, I say, “You’re perfect.”

I adjust my position on the bed, forcing her legs apart, and kneel between them. My palms on her thighs, I lean forward to stare at her for a long moment. “I’m going to put my mouth between your legs.”

“Oh God,” Lilly groans with a nervous laugh and covers her face with both hands. I wait her out and when she peeks at me, she says, “I’m sorry. I get embarrassed sometimes.”

I pull her hands away. “You have nothing to be embarrassed about. I want to do all kinds of things to you. You’re sexy as fuck and I love giving you pleasure.”

“I’ve, um… never had that done to me before,” she admits.

My smile turns positively mischievous. “Trust me… you’re going to like it.”

“I know I’ll like anything you do to me.” Her words are breathy and worshipful. For a moment, it makes me wonder if I can live up to her expectations, but I know there’s only one way to find out.

Pushing her legs further apart, I settle onto my stomach between them. Lilly stares down her body at me with wide eyes, still propped on her elbows. I feather my fingers over the lips of her sex and dip my head so I can run my tongue up the center.

Lilly cries out in surprise, hips bucking just before flopping down onto the mattress. I smile as I lick her again, which causes her to groan loudly, her hands scrabbling at my head until they grip my hair hard. She holds tight, lifts her hips to me… a fucking natural at taking my tongue.

Cock aching now, I’m on a mission to get her off fast. As Lilly rocks her pelvis, I give everything to her. Lips, fingers and tongue work at her mercilessly until her body stiffens. With an almost imperceptible tightening around the two fingers I have inside her, she cries my name as she shudders through her orgasm. Lifting my eyes, I lazily drag my tongue around her clit, watching her gasp for air as she stares up at the ceiling.

Eventually her head rises, her eyes bleary as she looks down her body at me. “That was…” Lilly shakes her head and grins. “Okay… I’ve got no words.”

“Save them,” I say as I crawl up her body, leaning to the side to grab a condom from my bedside table.

Lilly watches dubiously. “Lots of women in this bed?”

I dip my head, chastening her with my expression. “I put those in there this morning because I knew you were staying over and well… I was fully aware that I might be weak and want to fuck you instead of taking it slow.”

“I’m sorry,” Lilly blurts out. “It’s really none of my business.”

“You’re cute.” I move over her, pressing my mouth to hers. “You can ask me anything you want, Lilly. You know I’ve been with other women but like I said before, I’ve never brought any of them to my apartment.”

“I’m not curious,” she insists. “Not much anyway.”

“How about we do some cuddle talk after?” I suggest, leaning to the side so I can run my palm over her breast. She gasps and I can’t help myself… I pinch her nipple, causing her to buck. My cock gets harder with need and my gaze moves back to her face. Voice gruff with lust, I say, “Although I’m pretty confident by the time we’re done, I’m not going to remember a single woman before you.”

Lilly’s smile is blinding and that’s as much of a turn-on as her soft body under me. I kiss her gently, just a mere graze of my tongue against hers before I pull back. “You are so beautiful and sexy.” Her face reddens and I’m compelled to kiss her through her embarrassment. She’ll get used to the compliments.

She’s immediately responsive, both of us falling into a squirming mass of lust. My praise might cause her to blush but she’s not timid. Her hands are everywhere on me, almost with an urgency born of a fear I might stop her from touching. Every touch incites me to reciprocate and once again, my fingers are working her. Two inside her wet pussy, my thumb on her clit, and Lilly loses her shit.

“I can’t,” she gasps, her hand grasping onto my wrist. “It’s too much.”

“You can.” I watch Lilly’s face for her reaction because I’m going to get dirty with her. “Just one more orgasm before I fuck you.”

Her eyes flare, not with astonishment or even fluster, but with challenge.

And then to my surprise, her hand goes to my cock and my eyes about roll into the back of my head because it’s Lilly touching me and it feels better than anything I could have imagined. She strokes me, her grip hard and determined. Her gaze locks onto mine and I can read her mind. “You make me come with your hand, I’m going to make you come with mine.”

Yeah, that’s not going to happen. I want her too badly. I snag the condom from the mattress where I’d dropped it and go up to my knees. I let her continue to stroke me while I rip the foil with my teeth and pull it out. She only releases her grip on me when I’m ready to roll it on and she even helps me smooth it down my length, her delicate fingers twining with mine when it’s on.

I stare down at our clasped hands and I remember the portrait I sketched of her and Aiden. That was pure sibling love. This is erotic intimacy but I know I’m going to need to draw this. I take a moment and study the lines, her paler, softer skin against my darker, more roughened fingers. I memorize it. I’ll draw it sooner rather than later.

But first…

I relinquish my hold on her fingers, taking my cock in hand. Leaning over her, I rub against her wet heat gently before making the first flex of my hips to enter her.

Lilly’s eyelashes flutter but she keeps her gaze connected with mine. Her chest rises and falls and her hands press against my chest. Just those first few inches and my balls already start to throb. Rotating my hips, I work my way into her tightness and a shudder ripples up my spine when I’m fully seated. With my pelvis flush against hers, I hold absolutely still and lower my mouth to Lilly’s. I brush my lips against hers, then tilt my head so she opens up. I sink into the kiss as I start to move inside her.

Long, slow strokes of my cock that have both of us breathing hard into each other’s mouths. I want to let loose and fuck her hard, but I also want this to last and be the most special thing she’s ever experienced. My need to come is already blistering and when I pull my lips free from hers, I see that Lilly’s eyes are closed and she’s lost to the pleasure.

“Hey,” I whisper. When her attention is back on me, I ask, “Feel good?”

Lilly nods. “So good. You?”

I don’t even hesitate with the honesty of my answer. “Like you were made for me.”

“I feel it too. How can that be?”

“Doesn’t matter,” I reply, leaning down to nuzzle her neck. “It just is.”

Time doesn’t exist. I haul Lilly’s legs up, make sure she keeps them above my hips, and slowly pump in and out of her body. Her hands press to the sides of my neck, thumbs grazing over my jaw as she gyrates under me… drawing me in deeper.

Our eyes never break contact, even as our breathing turns ragged as the orgasms approach. There’s no special magic in the timing of it, but the tension coils inside me just as Lilly arches her back in the throes of release. It catapults me over the edge with her and I plant deep, my entire body shuddering with ecstasy.

“Jesus,” I grunt as I am held captive by the rolling wave of pleasure. My head falls to her shoulder and I can do nothing but ride it out. My whole body shakes from the force of my release and I’m utterly depleted.

Her fingers play at the back of my neck and I lift my head. I blink my eyes to find Lilly smiling at me with repletion. She brushes her lips against mine and then pulls me on top of her. Arms wrapped around me, she holds tight as we both float back down to earth.