We got cozy, and I couldn’t help wondering what it would be like to sleep with him every single night.
“Hey, you were going to look into advancement at work,” he said, sitting up again as it was obvious we’d rather talk than sleep. “How’s that going so far?”
I told him excitedly all about the website and new marketing angle I was figuring out, and how receptive Lynne had been to my ideas.
“I even wrote a few sample email newsletters targeted to a busy mother, pointing out what problems can be avoided by using our predictive online services. For new moms, it can suggest what they might need as their child grows. But I’ve designed it to be more helpful than promotional. Do you know what I mean?”
“I love that you’re so smart,” he smiled, rubbing my back in that way that made every part of my body soften. “I was going to try to wait a few weeks for the heavy stuff, but I don’t think it can wait. Tara, I want to sleep next to you every single night.”
My mouth fell slightly open in surprise, so he kissed me. His ha
nds moved slowly up my back, as the pull between us grew overpowering.
“Tell me you’ll move in with me soon,” he whispered against my lips. “I don’t even care if it’s your place or mine.”
I sputtered with laughter at the thought of the two of us trying to coexist in my minuscule apartment. “You don’t even know me well enough to know if you might get sick of me,” I giggled as he slipped the tank top up and over my head.
Both of his large palms against my breasts made my heart race, as I realized what was finally about to happen.
“Tara, you need to understand that you’re my dream girl,” he said gently. “You’re everything I’ve ever wanted. Every single thing I learn about you makes me need you even more. In fact, you’re much too good for me, but I’m hoping you won’t figure that out anytime soon.”
His dark eyes sparkled as his fingertips lingered at the edge of my panties before slipping inside. “I love that you’re always so wet. How did I get so lucky?” he murmured.
It felt as though my entire body was opening for him, like a flower that leaned toward the sun. His fingers slid inside me, as his thumb swirled around my swollen button.
“Oh,” I gasped, as he stroked deeper.
His teeth scraped lightly along the side of my throat, making me shudder.
“Baby, the decision is completely yours. If you want to wait, that’s fine. If you want to go further, I’m going to need you to reach back into the drawer behind you for a condom.”
“Actually,” I whispered, “I’m on the pill.”
“Good,” he practically growled, kissing along my collarbone. “It’s been a really long time for me, gorgeous.”
I wasn’t sure whether or not I should share. “Um, I’ve only…twice before.”
“I’ll be gentle,” he said, stroking my outer thigh with his big, warm hand. “Panties off.”
I wasn’t sure why, but the subtle command made me burn inside.
Once I was completely naked, I helped Jared slide off his shorts, being careful not to move his leg too much. “Really, you don’t have to worry,” he said. “I won’t be going jogging any time soon, but my leg is fine.”
For a moment I was distracted by the sight in front of me. His shaft was huge. A long, thick protrusion that looked hard as steel.
I knew that it was wrong to compare men, but Jared was easily twice the size of my only other lover.
“You’re not supposed to move much until the skin knits back together,” I reminded him quickly. “Jared, I’d feel awful if I hurt you.”
“I’m happy to wait as long as you want,” he said gently, peppering my cheeks with kisses. “But if you want me as much as I want you, tell me.”
“I want you.”
His eyes positively burned with a mixture of tenderness and possession. Then those beautiful lips turned up in a luscious grin.
“Someday very soon I’m going to feel you squirming under me, my gorgeous girl,” Jared muttered, placing a trail of soft, open mouthed kisses around my breasts. “But if you want me to be a good boy and not move my leg, I’m going to need you to take over.”
“What do you mean?”