Standing on my toes, I kissed his closed lids and then his forehead. Alessio released a shaky breath, his shoulder slumping in what looked like defeat.
I hugged him to me. My pregnant belly was in the way, but I was still able to lay my head on his chest. His steady heartbeat drummed in my ears, and I placed a kiss on his chest, right over his beating heart.
“I missed you, Alessio,” I whispered the truth. My fingers rubbed over his skin lovingly as he hugged me back, his arms wrapping around me tightly.
His breath left his chest in a loud whoosh as he crushed my body to his. I felt his lips on my ear. “I love you, Angel,” he whispered harshly. “I love you so fucking much.”
I felt giddy at his declaration of love. A small serene smile touched my lips as I pulled away from his embrace. I held his face in my hands and moved closer until our lips were inches apart.
When our lips met, it felt like fireworks. We created magic as our lips moved against each other. I kissed him with everything I had. Slow and deep at first, our tongues moved together in a mating dance.
Alessio groaned against my lips as he deepened the kiss even further. He angled my head to the side before nipping at my lips. My fingers gripped his hair, pulling him more into me.
I was going to show Alessio how much I loved him.
Our harsh breathing filled the shower as we pulled away. Alessio bent his head for another kiss, but I stepped back. His eyebrows pulled up in a frown when my hands went to his belt.
“Let me take care of you,” I said, pulling his pants down. He lifted his feet without a word and allowed me to remove his pants and boxer briefs. I pushed them away and stood up again.
Alessio stared at me curiously, his eyes darker than usual. “What are you doing?” he asked, wrapping his arms around me.
“You never give me a chance to take care of you. Let me do this,” I murmured before squeezing some soap in my palm.
Alessio opened his mouth to argue, but I shut him down with a quick kiss. He stared at me, dumbfounded, and I smiled, almost cheekily. I knew how to render him speechless.
I lathered up his body with soap, even going down to my knees to wash his legs. Alessio tried to stop me again, but I leveled him with a look before continuing with my task.
I pushed him under the shower head, letting the water cascade around us. Alessio stayed still for me while I washed him, rubbing my hands over his skin softly and with care. I entwined our fingers together and brought our hands up to my lips. After placing a kiss on the back of his hand, I washed myself.
Alessio stared at me with his intense blue eyes, his gaze never wavering. His whole attention was on me, and I reveled under his loving eyes.
When I was done, I stepped out and took the towel in my hand. Alessio followed closely behind me, and I dried him with the large towel. He was strangely silent as I took care of him.
He took the other towel and did the same thing for me. When I tried to stop him, he silenced me with a kiss. His bruising kiss left me hot and wanting.
My hands held his as I pulled us out of the bathroom. I pushed Alessio on the bed. His eyes widened slightly as he regarded me curiously. An eyebrow was raised in question, but he stayed silent.
No words. Only silence. Only us.
I climbed in bed beside him. When I laid down, he turned toward me, pulling me close.
His lips descended on mine, and we kissed. He licked along my lips, demanding access. I moaned, opening my mouth for his kiss. I shivered in anticipation, my body burning hotter as the seconds ticked by.
He pushed his tongue between my lips, seeking mine. My hands lifted to his head, my fingers wrapping his hair, pulling him closer.
We didn’t break the kiss as his hand whispered across my thigh, pushing my legs slightly apart. I gasped into his mouth, but Alessio just kissed me deeper.
My nails dug into his shoulders, a small moan escaping me. He groaned into the kiss, nipping softly at my tender lips.
When I felt his hand between my legs, caressing my inner thigh, his finger moving closer to my core, I broke the kiss. My heart hammered hard against my ribcage. My chest moved up and down faster with my harsh breathing.
Alessio’s lips moved to my neck as he continued kissing a downward path. He licked the skin, nipping and biting softly, leaving his mark. A deep rumble echoed from his chest when my nails bit into his back.