Dipping my chin, I tell him, “He says he does.”
Dad returns in perfect Irish sarcasm, “I’d be inclined to believe him. Coming back from the dead is overkill, but the gesture was nice.”
And I laugh softly, shaking my head.
Standing, Dad smiles up at me. “Missed ye a lot, darling. Do ye think…ye think I could get a hug?”
Not wasting another second, I cross the room in a second flat and wrap my arms around my father’s waist. Placing my cheek to his chest, I take in the warmth and love being given in this moment. I mutter into my dad’s shirt, “I’m getting married.”
He sighs and strokes my hair, “I know, sweets. It’s time for me to let go and place ye in the hands of someone who deserves ye. And I think Nox deserves ye.”
Squeezing my dad, I assure, “He does deserve me. As much as I deserve him.”
He pulls back a little and smiles softly, “Shall I go meet my future son-in-law then?”
“Yeah. I think that would be nice.”
Wrapping his arm around my shoulder, we walk together to the back patio where everyone sits chatting. Terah’s leading the conversation, as always.
Nox turns to the doorway and smiles, seeing me and my father wrapped up. Taking his cane, he stands a little unsteadily, and walks towards us. My father holds his hand out. Nox takes it. And I’m a little stunned when Dad pulls him towards him and hugs him tight.
My throat tightens. My eyes burn.
Still in a manly embrace, my dad says, “Owe ye everything, son. Ye need or want anything, ye just ask.”
Nox earns a point in my dad’s book when he utters, “I’m quite partial to your daughter, actually. I was kinda hoping I could keep her.”
Dad bursts into laughter and claps him on the back. He chuckles, “I’d love to say yes, and ye’ve got me permission.” He looks over to me. “But it’s up to her.” He smiles at me, “If it’s any help, I think she’d follow ye to Hell and back.”
They release each other, and Nox steadies himself on his cane. He turns to me. “She already has.”
***
The guys stay gathered in the dining room, while us ladies clear the table.
We’ve been chatting about our men and wedding stuff. Terah says, “God, sometimes I look at Jon and think ‘how the Hell did I manage to get you?’ We’re so lucky.”
Mom adds, “They are very handsome.”
Terah and I scoff. Shaking my head, I say, “Handsome is something. And Nox is handsome most times. But, by God, he is hot. Hotter than Hell, Mom. I never thought I could love someone so much. I can hardly keep my hands off him.”
Mom chastises on a gasp, “Lily! That’s inappropriate! You’re a lady and ladies do not speak that way.”
Terah chuckles, “Screw being a lady. I love my special cuddle time with Jon.”
Mom covers her ears, but barks out an embarrassed laugh, “I cannot hear this! You girls can clean the rest up while I powder my nose.”
Terah and I chuckle, watching her leave. After a moment, she turns to me, “Nox is hot, babe.” Turning back, she side eyes me. “ Have you- you know- yet?”
Sullen, I wipe a serving dish dry and pout. “Not yet. But I’m happy to wait. We haven’t really done much more than kiss since he’s been back, and I think a lot of it has to do with his leg.” Pausing a moment, I lean forward and say quietly, “I don’t think he has a clue what he does to me. I’m blazing hot all the damn time. I want sex, Terah!”
Doubling over, she laughs hard. “Oh, God. I never thought I’d see the day my kid sister would be so openly sexually frustrated.” Straightening, she smiles big, eyes wide. “Seduce him. Tonight.”
Face becoming serious, I place the dish down. “Really?”
She raises her brows. “Uh, yeah! Show him how much you want him. Show him he’s still the sexy man you fell in love with. Maybe he needs you to build his self-esteem some more. I didn’t know him before, but Jon said he used to be the most confident and sure-minded man he ever met, and that he must be feeling like shit.”
I know this. I’ve seen Nox get frustrated at the simplest things. Things haven’t been easy.
Making a snap decision, I place a hand on my hip. “I’m gonna do it. I’m gonna show my man he’s still the sexiest man I’ve ever seen. I’ll show him just how much I want him. How much I need him.”
Then something passes through my head. “What if he rejects me?”
Terah comes forward, smiling softly. “He won’t. He loves you so much. He’ll see this is important to you. He’ll try for you.”
I whisper, “I miss him.”
Wrapping me in a warm hug, she says, “I know, kid.” Pulling away from me, she adds, “Go on back, I’ll be there in a few. There are only two dishes left.”
Nodding, I squeeze her hand and walk down the hall. Halfway down, the bathroom opens, and I’m almost knocked off my feet when I’m pulled inside.
Nox stands there a second before pulling me close, grinning. “I’m the sexiest man you’ve ever seen?”
My mouth gapes. “Uhhh…”
Crud.
Chapter Twenty-Five
Training wheels
Lily
Flushing bright red, I ask wide-eyed, “How much did you hear?”
Leaning down, placing firm, wet kisses on my neck, he mutters into my skin, “Every. Fuckin’. Word.”
Shit!
He demands, “Answer me.”
Double shit!
Closing my eyes at the feel of his mouth on me, I whisper, “I- I forgot the question.”
His breath warms my skin as he laughs silently. “You think I’m sexy?”
Oh that!
No hesitation. “Yes. And yes. You’re extremely sexy. And I think you’re the sexiest man I’ve ever seen. Hands down.”
Lifting his head, he kisses my lips gently before running his nose up the length of mine. What he says next makes me want to do cartwheels.
“You need me to fuck you, baby?”
I could cry from relief. Biting my lip, I whimper and nod. But it’s not good enough for him.
Reaching up and gripping my hair tight, he pulls gently but firm. “I said do you need me to fuck you, princess? I need an answer.”
My core contracts and floods.
He feels my hips jerk and smiles. Suddenly, the smile is gone. “Fuck me. You really want me?”
Oh God.
Terah was right. He’s insecure.
Not answering him, I take his free hand, slide it up my skirt, and place it on my soaked panties. Feeling how wet I am, he hisses in a breath and rests his forehead on mine. “Shit, babe. Fuckin’ hell! Poor baby. My poor baby. You need my cock, don’t you?”
Listening to his dirty words makes me even wetter. Playing my role, I pout and nod sullenly.
Lifting his head, his hooded eyes meet mine. “Gotta be quiet, princess. Don’t want your family hearing.”
Oh shit. That makes it so much hotter!
Almost forcefully, he takes my hips in his hands and turns me, leaving me facing the bathroom sink and mirror. His hands slide up my legs and under my skirt. Large fingers find my panties and pull them down to my knees. I wiggle a little, and they fall all the way down to the ground.
Lifting my skirt up over my hips, he takes his time looking down at me, and kneading my ass cheeks in his big hands. My head falls forward with a breathy sigh. The sound of his zipper opening fills the bathroom and I lift my head. His eyes meet mine in the mirror and he says quietly, “Six months without you, babe. You got no idea how much I need you. Gonna fuck you right here, and you’re gonna keep your eyes on me.”
My cheeks flush and I nod. He reaches up and squeezes my neck. “I can’t promise I’ll last this time, but when we get home, we’ll do it all over again.” My breath hitches and he adds softly, “And again. And again. Until we reach out fill. That sound good?”
Swallowing hard as my core contracts again, I nod vigorously.
I can’t
see his erection but I do see his hand make a slow up-down motion behind me. Knowing he’s touching himself makes me buck against the sink. His eyes close in bliss and he mutters, “Want to taste you right now but can’t, so tonight I’m eating your pussy for an hour minimum. You down for that?”
Fuck yes!
Biting my lip, I nod so fast and so hard that he laughs softly. Suddenly, he’s pressed against me. His thick, long dick nestled between the cheeks of my ass.
Terah took me to the doctor the day after I told her Nox was back, and made sure I got a birth control shot. And I’m so thankful right now that I could kiss her!
But I’ll wait.
Till I have panties on.
Nox states, “Need your eyes, baby.”
Snapping my head up, I hold his stare. He moves back a little, the tip of him gently probing at my wetness. His eyes hooded, he asks, “What is this?” then pushes himself in the tiniest bit.
My eyes flutter and I sputter, “It’s- it’s- it’s-”
Not answering quick enough, he pulls back. “What is it, princess?”
Rubbing himself up and down my folds, I sigh and blurt out, “Your cock. It’s your cock.”
He smirks, “That’s right, baby. Where does my cock belong? Tell me.”
Holding his eyes, I whisper, “In- in my pussy.”
He closes his eyes and shudders. When his eyes open, they flash. “My cock belongs in your sweet pussy, baby.” And with that, he slowly pushes into me, holding my eyes, daring me to look away.
Chest heaving with heavy breaths, I say breathily, “Oh shit. Oh. I missed you so much.”