This Hick?

Chapter 43

CHAPTER 43

KAREN

I stared up into Cassidy’s eyes. The tenderness I saw there was too much to resist. His arms were strong and comforting. It was everything I longed for. My hands slid down his back to rest at his waist. The intensity behind his kiss stirred the fires raging inside me. Must be the pregnancy hormones.

I knew what I wanted, but this was the opposite of what Rylee said I should do. I didn’t care. I needed Cassidy more than ever. If this was the last time we were together, I was going to make the most of it. If he chose to walk away once I did tell him about the baby, I wanted to have this memory of him.

I pushed all thoughts of pregnancy from my mind and focused on him. My hands went to the hem of his shirt and jerked it up. He immediately lifted his arms and pulled it off. His bare chest made my blood run hot. The sight of his muscled torso had me licking my lips.

I ran my fingers across the ridges of his abs, which looked carved from solid oak. He also smelled amazing, like leather and cologne and heaven. I breathed him in greedily, unable to get enough.

He reached up to cup my face, our gazes meeting, and he leaned down to claim my mouth again. We backed up toward the bed without breaking our kiss. He kicked off his boots, one then the other, with a swift motion that had them thudding onto the wooden floor. We stumbled slightly but recovered before falling onto the mattress. I pulled my sweater over my head and lay down.

He joined me on the bed and his mouth found mine again, our tongues tangling. His callused hand roamed my body, igniting a passion that I’d only ever felt with him. As much as I wanted his hands on me, I wanted to explore his body too. I couldn’t forget this might be my last time to have the man so close.

I gently pushed him until he was on his back. I smiled down at him and lowered my mouth to his. His eyes locked on mine. I broke our kiss and went lower.

A breathy moan escaped my lips as I straddled him, trailing my fingers down his chest to the waistband of his jeans. His body tensed underneath my touch. I smiled and unhooked the belt and then the button of his jeans. I’d had pie for a snack but I was ravenous for something meatier.

I scooted back on his lap and lowered my mouth to his chest. My tongue slid along the ridges of his abs, tasting the heat of him. His sharp intake of breath sent shivers down my spine. His fingers slid up, gliding through my hair and tugging gently.

I reveled in the power I held over him. His body twitched in anticipation beneath me. My hands deftly pulled down his jeans. I stood up and pulled his briefs down, baring the rest of him to me.

“Damn,” I murmured, taking in the sight of him naked and rock hard on my bed. The raw desire in his eyes fueled my own need even more.

I straddled him once again, trailing a path of kisses up his torso. I kissed his nipples, teasing them with my teeth. He groaned. The sound had more heat rushing through my veins. I moaned against his skin, feeling an ache building deep inside me.

Wanting him to feel the same way, I wrapped my hand around his thick cock and gave it a playful squeeze. He inhaled sharply, bucking up into my palm. He watched me with hooded eyes as I leaned down, letting my tongue glide over him. His grunts of pleasure spurred me on, stoking the flame inside me until I was burning up.

I was in control. I was going to be the one to give him the kind of pleasure that curled his toes.

I lapped at his length, balls to tip like I was enjoying an ice cream cone. I took him in my mouth. His fingers weaved into my hair, guiding me as I bobbed up and down. His hips rose off the bed to meet my movements. It felt right being here with him this way. I took him deep into my mouth until I felt him tickle my tonsils.

His body was tense as I pleasured him. His moans were music to my ears. I could feel the low growl in the back of his throat, signaling his release. I felt a burst of satisfaction knowing I had brought him there. He tried to pull me away, but I stayed right where I was, determined to finish what I started.

His body convulsed beneath me as he let out a loud groan. I swallowed, not missing a beat. I continued to lick him clean, soothing him back down from the peak I had driven him to.

When I was finally satisfied, I crawled up his body again, my lips finding his in a searing kiss.

Then, with a swift move, Cassidy flipped us over so that he was on top of me. His eyes were dark with desire. He kissed me with one hand sliding down my belly and moving between my legs. His lips traveled from my neck to my collarbone. His fingertips sliding over my slick folds.

I closed my eyes, consumed by the sensation of him. His taste still lingered on my lips. I wanted more of him. His hand moved skillfully, seeming to know the exact spots that would send me spiraling. My thighs parted, opening wide for him. I clutched at his bare shoulders and felt him smile against my skin as his tongue teased my nipple.

He slipped a finger inside me and I bucked my hips against his hand. A moan tumbled from my lips at the delicious sensation. His movements were slow and steady, drawing out the pleasure until I was whimpering beneath him.

Wordlessly, he bent down to capture my lips again as his fingers worked their magic. He pushed me to the point of no return and then stopped. I groaned, writhing under him. He smiled against my lips before he started rubbing my clit once again.

After what felt like an eternity of pleasure, he slipped two fingers inside me, crooking them just right to hit the spot that made my body convulse. My back arched off the bed and a cry tore from my throat. The waves of ecstasy erupted inside me. Cassidy was relentless. His fingers never slowed as he drove me up again and again. I felt like I was in another world, my mind hazy with pleasure.

Suddenly, he moved over the top of me and replaced his fingers with his heavy cock. He’d put a condom on at some point during my hazy bliss which seemed pointless now but ruined none of the pleasure. He filled me up perfectly. He didn’t move for several seconds. I heard him sucking in deep breaths. Then, slowly, he began to move. Each thrust was deep and powerful, sending waves of ecstasy washing over me. Our bodies fit together perfectly as though we were one unit. The room was filled with the sound of our heavy breathing.

His mouth found mine again, tongues twirling in a kiss that made it difficult to breathe. My hands clutched at his muscular back. My nails scraped over him, leaving a trail on his skin. It spurred him on.

A low growl resonated from his chest as he pumped into me harder and faster. I gasped, my nails digging deeper into his back. “I’m close.”

He pulled out and rolled onto his back. “Ride me. You’re the boss. You’re in charge.”

I rose onto my knees, straddling him. His hands found my waist, guiding me onto his length. He filled me up, stretching me to my limits. When he was as deep as he could go, I closed my eyes and let out a soft gasp of raw pleasure. The feeling of control overwhelmed me and I started to move.

Cassidy’s hands slid up to my chest, tweaking and pinching my nipples. It sent hot sparks through me. His head fell back against the pillow, eyes closed tightly, mouth slightly agape. He groaned beneath me. Seeing him like that only drove my desire further.

I braced my hands on his chest and began to ride him harder. Each movement of my hips sent waves of pleasure radiating through me. The look of ecstasy on Cassidy’s face was intoxicating. I relished the power. I slowed down, way down.

He opened his eyes and looked at me. “You’re killing me, woman.”

I tilted my head and started moving again, slowly at first, then building up speed. His hands roamed over my body, then dug into my hips. I rose up and lowered myself onto him, drawing out the pleasure. Every time I did, it sent a jolt of pleasure straight to the center of me.

Each one pushed me closer to the edge. But I wasn’t there yet. I wanted him to be as desperate as I was.

Cassidy’s hands cupped my breasts, his thumbs rubbing over my nipples. His eyes were wild, filled with need and something else. Something deeper that caught my breath.

His mouth opened slightly, his breath coming out in harsh pants. He groaned each time I lowered myself onto him. His hips bucked up to meet mine.

I was getting closer and closer to heaven. I leaned over him, lips inches from his ear. “Cassidy,” I whispered huskily, feeling him stiffen underneath me at the sound of my voice. “Come with me.”

He let out a low groan. I felt the rush of heat as he exploded inside me. I let go of the control and allowed myself to be consumed by my own wild desires. I moved faster, like I was being chased by a rabid animal.

Then it hit. I cried out, my body convulsing around him. Time seemed to stop. The only thing in the world was our pleasure and the connection we shared.

I collapsed on his chest, my heart pounding wildly. I sucked in air, trying to catch my breath.

“Damn, woman. I think you nearly killed me.”

I laughed and pushed myself up. “You seem pretty alive to me.”

“I’m barely hanging on.”

I kissed him. “I’m not done with you.”

He cocked an eyebrow. “What?”

“You heard me. I’m not done.”

He grinned, clearly intrigued by the idea. “I need water. You’ve milked me dry.”

I giggled and rolled away from him. “You better get hydrated.”

“You scare me.”

I flashed a wicked smile. “Good.”

He got out of bed and walked into the bathroom, leaving the door open. I pulled back the blankets and crawled under them. He stuck his head under the sink, taking big gulps.

“Still scared?” I taunted as he emerged, water droplets clinging to his beard.

Cassidy’s laugh filled the room. “I didn’t know I was crawling into bed with a barracuda.”

I sprawled out on the bed, all languid sexiness and wicked smiles. “Good.”

Cassidy joined me and his hand slid up my leg, tracing the curve of my thigh before moving to the valley between my breasts. He leaned into me, his lips brushing against mine in a gentle kiss.

“You’ve got to give me ten minutes. I’m not a stud for hire. I’m just a mere human.”

“Take your time, I’m not going anywhere.”