“Kinda, yeah,” he said with a soft laugh before latching his lips onto the base of my throat and sucking.
I felt him abuse the skin hard enough to leave a mark, and I was secretly grateful. I wanted to have proof of this coming together so that even if he did have to go home until we figured shit out, I’d know he was mine and I was his.
“Clothes off,” I commanded, standing up and shucking my own pants faster than I ever had before. By the time he shook off his lust-filled haze and got the remaining articles of damp clothing off, I had a bottle of lube in one hand and a condom in the other. I held the condom up with a raised brow, but before I even had a chance to ask him the question, he was shaking his head violently.
“No, never again,” he said with wide eyes. “Nothing between us.”
Even though the words referred to the condom, I felt like he was making me a promise that ran deeper. I took a moment to lean back over him and place a gentle kiss on his soft lips. “Love you,” I murmured against his lips.
His mouth turned up in a familiar grin. “Thank you. Now stop talking and get to work,” he teased. His eyes twinkled and his hands came around to squeeze my ass encouragingly. “Get in there before I flip you over and show you what it looks like when a bossy bottom becomes a bossy top.”
I felt my own grin widen and couldn’t believe how fucking happy I felt. Light and happy and free. My lubed fingers found their way to his tight entrance and I massaged my way in, triggering curses and moans from the gorgeous man in my bed.
Maybe my man needed a reminder of who was in charge tonight. “Baby, you can fuck me all you want in the morning. But right now, your ass is mine. I’m going to do this fast and dirty, because I can’t wait another minute to get inside that sweet ass. “
I nipped at his lips as I spoke while I fingered him. First with one, then two. By the time I added a third just to see what he’d do, he began writhing on the bed, his fingers clutching the bedding.
“Fuck, god, need you so bad!” he cried, his bright eyes catching mine. “Please, Xander.”
I carefully pulled my fingers free before pushing inside him hard and fast, bottoming out in one swift surge. Bennett yelled something unintelligible, and then he was trying to drive his hips up to meet my urgent thrusts as I began pounding into him. I slipped my hand between our bodies and began jerking him off to make sure he was as close as me.
“Yes, just like that— love you so much,” he babbled.
I leaned down to kiss him. “Love you, baby,” I murmured just before I sent him over. His hot release coated my stomach and then dripped down my hand. My own orgasm ripped through me, and all I could do was hang onto Bennett until it eased enough that I could lift some of my weight off his sweaty chest. As he opened his eyes, I couldn’t hold back the sense of pride I felt at knowing I’d put that look of satisfaction there.
I carefully pulled out of him and then slid down his body and began cleaning him up with my tongue. Bennett’s fingers sifted through my hair when I got to his semi-hard cock and gently began sucking him, lapping up the remnants of his cum. I moved back up his body and sealed my mouth over his. He let out a gasp of surprise when I let some of his release slide over his tongue. But it lasted mere seconds, and then he was hungrily kissing me back.
By the time I got him settled under the covers, he was half-asleep. I curled my body against his back and pressed kisses against the back of his neck and down his shoulder.
“Bennett,” I said softly.
“Mmmmm?”
I chuckled at his inability to form an actual sentence. “Thank you.”
He was quiet for a moment and then he turned in my arms. “For what, baby?”
“For coming to find me. Tonight… that night fifteen years ago.”
His hand came up to caress my face. “Always, Xander.” He kissed me and then nestled his face in the crook of my neck. “Don’t let me go, okay? Want to wake up just like this.”
“I won’t, Benny. Never letting you go again.”
Chapter 34
Bennett
Xander had been telling the truth when he’d promised to hold me all night. I slept deeply and peacefully, only waking when I heard Bear’s nails click on the hardwood floor. From the soft light sneaking through the window blinds, I guessed it was very early morning. I untangled myself from Xander’s warm body and found my way out of the bedroom to let the big dog out the front door.