Chapter 22
BENNETT
When Tori says let’s get messy, that’s all the invitation I need.
I lift her up in one quick, easy move, and she hitches up her skirt, wrapping her legs around me. Arms around my neck, she doesn’t break the kiss as I walk to the kitchen and set her perfect ass down on the marble island.
“Watch all the flowers,” she murmurs into my open mouth. “Someone went a little overboard.”
I shake my head. “Disagree. Just the right amount.”
Reaching behind me, I grab the collar of my shirt and yank it over my head, drop the tee to the floor. She runs her palm over my chest, her fingers tracing the outline of my muscles.
“You live up to your name, Steele.” She smiles up at me through lowered lashes and my pulse spikes.
“Gotta stay relevant out there, Sunshine.” I cup her face, the skin soft and smooth. Run my thumb over her cheek, kissing her mouth, her jaw, all the way down her neck. Tiny mewls of pleasure vibrate against my lips and the sound sends all the blood pumping straight to my cock.
“You’re gorgeous.” I keep moving down the lines of her body, kissing as I go. She doesn’t wait for me to ask about her blouse, her fingers already flying over the pearl buttons.
“In a rush, huh?” I tease as the sheer fabric slides off her shoulders and pools on the marble. “We’ve got time, I’m in no hurry.”
My eyes rake over her, perched on the kitchen island in her black lacy bra, skirt bunched up around her hips. She reaches behind her and undoes the clip holding her hair in a tight bun. She shakes the dark waves free, falling over her bare shoulders.
She’s fucking stunning.
“What?” Her eyelashes flutter against her pinkening cheeks.
“You’re every bit as beautiful as I imagined. More.” I smooth my palm down her arms, chill bumps rising on her skin.
“Why do I feel like that’s a very Bennett line?”
I shake my head. “It’s not. Trust.”
And I mean every word.
Her lips tip up in a smile and I push her back gently down onto the counter.
Pulling her hips to the edge of the island, I kneel down between her legs.
Then I kiss her calf, kneading the tension from her muscles with my fingers as I work my way up her thighs.
Licking the warm skin, moans of pleasure already falling from her lips.
That sound goes straight to my dick.
“I haven’t even made it to the good part yet.” I hook my thumbs in the sides of her black lace panties. “Lift up.”
“You’re going to ruin my countertops.” But she raises her ass up half an inch, her eyes fixed on mine.
“You said messy.” I slide the skimpy fabric down her thighs, peel the lace from her body.
“Not this messy.”
I bring the panties to my nose and sniff, noting the wet spot with a surge of pride.
“Liar. Now pull your skirt all the way up, Sunshine.”
She follows my instructions and I spread her thighs wide with my hands. Then I drop my lips to her bare pussy and taste her for the first time.
“Delicious.” She’s sweet as I lick through her wetness, her arousal coating my lips. “Fuck, you’re dripping.” I lap and suck, swirling my tongue over her clit. She shivers as I make contact with the sensitive bud. I work her pussy, her thighs trembling against my face.
I don’t back down, easing one, then two fingers inside her.
“God…” she moans, a shiver of pleasure shuddering through her.
“I’m not God, Sunshine. Just the guy who’s going to make you forget your own name.” I add a third finger and curl to reach her G-spot.
“Keep going. Please don’t stop.” Her voice is thin and needy as I kiss and fuck her with my fingers. Head tipped back, her dark hair dusts the counter. Her chest heaves, cheeks flushing as I move in and out. She winds her fingers in my hair, tugging slightly. The bite of pain tells me she’s close.
“Eyes on me. I want you to know who’s between your thighs right now, making you feel good.”
She locks her gaze on mine and her muscles tighten as she cries out. “Fuck!”
I grin, satisfied, even as my rock-hard cock pulses in my shorts. “I like how loud that was, Sunshine. Mr. Monty probably heard you come for me.” I stand, wiping my mouth with the back of my hand. Then I lean over and kiss her. Sliding my tongue along the seam of her lips, I urge her to open to me.
“See how good you taste.” I swirl my tongue around her mouth, her teeth, letting her sample her own juices. “You taste like mine. So messy.”
She laughs softly, a light, melodic tinkle, the sexiest sound I’ve ever heard.
Fuck me.
I want to be inside her right now. Feel her pussy wrapped around my cock, her body smashed up against mine.
Hooking my hands beneath her thighs, I pull her closer to the edge of the marble.
“Careful.” Her brows knit as she sits up, fingers clutching my shoulders.
I brush a stray hair out of her eyes, tuck it behind her ear. “I’ve got you, Sunshine. Still sure?”
What I leave unsaid is there’s no coming back from this. Not for me.
She nods.
“I need to hear it. Say you want to lose control with me.”
Her breath hitches, a sharp little inhale. She meets my gaze, her dark irises nearly swallowed up by her blown pupils.
“Yes, Bennett. Yes.” The words are a soft whisper, warm on my skin.
The sliver of self-control holding me together snaps.
I crash my lips to hers, kissing her hard and deep.
With one hand, I reach behind her back and unhook her bra.
The silky straps slip off her shoulders and I toss the lingerie onto the floor.
Then I kiss down her neck, across her chest. I cup her breasts with my hands, bringing the rosy nipples to sharp points.
Her skin heats beneath my hands, tiny bumps rising.
“So damn beautiful.” My tongue traces a slow circle around her nipple, then I suck the tip into my mouth. She quivers in my arms as I move to the other side and repeat.
I’m desperate for her.
Grabbing the condom out of my pocket, I tug my shorts off. Rip the foil wrapper open with my teeth.
“You came prepared. Awfully sure of yourself, Steele.” She arches a brow, a smile playing on her lips.
“Always be ready. Learned that on the ice.” I grin as I roll the condom over my hard length.
She tracks the movement, staring down at my sheathed cock with wide eyes.
“That’s…you’re really—”
“Big. I know.”
“You’re insufferable.” She slaps at my bare chest and I flash her a grin.
“Don’t worry—you can take it.”
She licks her lips as I scoot her even closer to the edge, as close as she can get.
“You want me inside of you?” I pump myself once, twice. A tiny gasp falls from her lips. “Say it, Tori. Look at me and say yes.”
She slowly lifts her eyes from my cock. “Yes.”
Whatever control I had left fractures. I nudge her thighs apart and she wraps her legs around my hips. Her hand tangles in my hair as she pulls me close, bringing her lips to mine.
She tastes sweet and salty and out of control.
And I fucking love it.
Love how needy she is, how desperate.
“Good.” I stroke her cheek with my thumb. “Eyes.”
She locks her gaze on mine as I ease my cock into her tight pussy. A breathy moan falls from her lips as I inch deeper inside her. Slowly, giving her time to adjust to my length.
“So good.” I push all the way in and press my forehead to hers. I still for a second, savoring the sensation of her pussy wrapped around me.
“This is me being reckless. Just so we’re clear.” She tilts her hips a fraction, increasing the friction and I groan.
“Fuck, Sunshine—” I thrust into her, unable to hold back. “I love reckless. I could live in you.”
I palm her breast, rolling my thumb over her nipple until she arches into my hand. Pinching and squeezing, her skin turns rosy. Her nails claw into my shoulders, her breasts bouncing against my chest. I give another deep, slow thrust and her eyes glaze over.
“Still think this is a bad idea?”
She laughs, breathless. “Shut up and keep going.”
“Bossy. I like it.” I grind harder. Her breath comes in quick, shallow pants and I know she’s close. I slow down, drawing it out, making her feel every inch. Slow, controlled.
Her head tips back, and I take my time with her neck, my tongue swirling on that freckle. Kissing across her collarbone, the swell of her breast.
Like I have all night.
And she’s worth every damn second.
I press my finger to her clit and she trembles, muscles clenching. Her eyes are squeezed shut, a deep furrow of concentration on her brow. I nip at her earlobe, brush my lips against the tender skin.
“That’s it, Sunshine. Come all over my cock,” I whisper, my voice husky and commanding.
“Bennett!” She screams my name, shattering around my cock.
I grip her hips and keep pumping, chasing my own release. A few thrusts later, Tori still quaking around me, I explode.
“Fuck…” I hiss, spilling into the condom as my orgasm rolls through me. I clutch the edge of the counter to hold myself up. “That was—”
Life-changing.
But I can’t say that out loud.
“Phenomenal.” I finish my sentence, chest heaving. Tori untangles her body from mine, the realization of what we just did sinking in. She smooths her hair back and I feel the shift happening between us already.
I grasp her wrist. “Don’t.”
“Don’t what?” She juts out her chin.
“Don’t run.”
Her throat bobs as she swallows. “I’m not.”
I arch a brow, already clocking her cooler tone. “Really? Because you seem like a flight risk. That’s kind of my thing.”
“I’m not running.” Her hand flies to the gold chain at her neck. “But we need rules.”