Chapter 13
Liam took the last of the boxes to the recycling bin outside and entered the kitchen.
“I can’t believe we got all those done,” he said, picking up the drying towel and wiping off the counter.
“It didn’t take as long as I predicted,” she said, amazed at how much they accomplished. Her new, sparkling-clean dishes sat in the cabinets, and they put the new glassware and serving dishes in the dishwasher.
“It’s good teamwork,” he boasted as he folded the wet towel in half and hung it on the stove’s handle.
“Do you want some dessert? I have ice cream,” she offered.
“No, thanks. It’s best if I return to the facility. Did Jake say what time you can pick up Zeus?”
Addy sighed, appearing miserable. “The swelling in his leg hasn’t gone down. Jake may keep him an extra few days to ensure it doesn’t get infected. He’ll call me in the morning.”
“I’m sorry. I know how much you want him home,” he said compassionately.
“Do you want some coffee?” she asked, searching the kitchen.
“It’s getting late. I don’t want to stay up all night,” he said, staring at her.
“What about a movie?” she suggested, biting her nails.
Approaching her, he took her finger from her mouth and placed it in his, sucking on it. Heat pooled in her belly, and a warm glow came over her.
“You’ve nibbled on those poor things all day. If you continue, you’ll chew them down to stubs,” he said, his voice sounding husky.
Addyson swallowed as her gaze went from his wide chest and muscular arms to his chin. They roamed the overgrown scruff along his jaw as she imagined how it might feel along her thighs. Her cheeks felt hot as her eyes finally met his.
“What’s the matter, Addy?” he asked quietly. “Every time I’ve suggested it’s time for me to leave, you’ve come up with an excuse to keep me here.”
She pulled her hand back, still feeling the pulsing sensation on her fingertip.
“I must be nervous,” she admitted. “I don’t want to be alone.”
“What are you asking, Addy?” he asked softly. “Do you want me to sleep on the floor? I’ve slept in worse places.”
She bit her lip. “No.”
“What do you need? Tell me,” he encouraged as he tucked her hair behind her ear.
“I…I,” she panicked. The electric pull she felt as they compared dishes and glassware grew stronger throughout the day. Her body now buzzed with excitement and turned to a pull of molten lava every time he touched or caressed her.
“We’re both adults. It’s okay to ask for what you want,” he whispered as his mouth hovered over hers. She felt his breath tickle her face as she leaned into his body.
“I want you to stay,” she replied. “With me, in my bed.”
“I don’t do one-night stands, Addy. I got it out of my system as a young man. If I stay, I’ll be here in the morning,” he warned her.
“What do you like for breakfast?” she said, whispering back.
The kiss started nice and gentle, but the attraction she fought all day bubbled to the surface.
Her tongue glided across his lip, and she stood on her tiptoes to draw him closer.
Need ached within her as his tongue clashed with hers.
Her hands roamed down his chest, feeling the hard muscles beneath his shirt.
Liam’s hands roamed to her bottom as he picked her up, setting her on the kitchen counter.
His fingers stroked her skin along her collar as if awakening every nerve ending in her body. He slowly unbuttoned her shirt while she gripped his waist.
“Have you changed your mind?” he asked gently. “I’ll walk away, and we can pretend this never happened.”
Glancing down, she saw the thick bulge in his pants, showing his desire. Addyson shook her head.
“I haven’t done this since…” her voice drifted off. “I don’t keep any protection.”
“I have one,” he said. “As you’re aware, they pass them out like candy at the hospital between the horny teens and veterans.”
“Did you expect...”
“No, Addyson. The vets gifted me a box as a joke when I left the hospital. It’s a get back to celebrating life present.”
She stared at his chest a moment before she tugged the shirt over his head. Her tongue licked along the ridges, and she nibbled her way to his hard nipples. Her mouth covered one, while her fingers tugged on the other.
Liam let out a long, satisfied sigh before sliding the top from her shoulders and down her arms. Tracing along her white cotton bra, he slipped the straps down, and his hands roamed to her back as he undid the clasp.
Stepping back, he admired the view of her breasts.
He cupped them, enjoying how they fit in his hands.
Liam kissed her hard, fanning the flame of passion even higher as he left a trail of kisses down her neck. Heat followed in its path, making her tremble. The buzzing in her body turned into a slow hum as he lowered his mouth to envelop her nipple.
She inhaled deeply as the sensation felt better than anything she felt before. Her breasts throbbed under his attention. Addyson wanted more. His hands drifted to her jeans, and he unbuttoned them.
“Lift your hips for me,” he ordered as he tugged the denim and her panties over her hips and down her legs.
She complied with his order, submitting to his demands, and waited for him to do more.
“I can already smell you,” he murmured. “I’ve changed my mind, Addy. I’m hungry for dessert after all.”
Whimpering as he parted her legs and spread them wide on the counter’s edge, his mouth covered her center, making her jump. His tongue felt like a lightning bolt, and the current zinged through her pussy.
“Liam,” she moaned as he explored her with his tongue and added his fingers. The friction sent her into overload.
Liam chuckled as she squirmed against his hand. “I think we need to get the first one out of the way. You’re soaked, and I’ve barely even started.”
“I’m embarrassed,” she said under her breath.
Shaking his head, Liam rose long enough to kiss her. “Can you taste yourself on me? It’s like candy. Sweet and tangy,” he described. “It’s an honor to see you like this.”
He lowered his head, and his mouth covered her. The heat of his tongue and the thrusting of his fingers inside her sent her over the edge. Addyson’s legs quaked, and her hips froze as the orgasm washed over her.
“There you go,” he soothed, lapping up her juices.
She watched him. “I want to taste you,” she said, growing bolder.
Liam pulled her up and slid her off the counter.
Her fingers flew to the button on his jeans.
She slid them down, anticipating seeing him.
Liam stepped out and bent to grab his wallet.
He pulled out the condom and picked her up.
She wrapped her legs around his waist, feeling his cock against her bottom.
Liam kissed her and walked through the house as if she weighed nothing.
He climbed the stairs while she nibbled on his jaw and bit his shoulder.
“I see my little kitten has teeth. What happened to her purring a minute ago?” he asked as he took her into her bedroom.
“I want more,” she whispered.
Walking up to the bed, he gazed into her eyes. “I want you, Addy.”
“I want you,” she said, sliding down his body. She dropped to her knees and cupped his balls. A pillow landed on the floor beside her.
“For your knees,” he explained.
Placing it under her, she went back to his cock. Her tongue ran along the length, eliciting a growl from Liam. She traced along the swollen mushroom head and swiped the pearl of precum at the tip.
Her lips closed over him, and she slowly glided her way down.
“Your mouth feels so good,” he murmured as she scraped his balls. Her head bobbed as she took her time adjusting to his size. Her tongue licked the underside of his dick while she stroked and tugged. Liam’s hand sought her hair, and he guided her down.
“Damn,” he said, sucking in a breath as she relaxed her throat muscles, taking him deep.
Rising, she kissed his stomach and his chest. Then her lips sought his.
“Now you can taste yourself on me,” she said as her tongue swiped his lip.
She climbed onto the bed and beckoned him to join her. Liam opened the wrapper, taking out the condom. Addyson took it from him and rolled it down over him.
“Lie back and spread your legs. I want to see all of you,” he murmured.
She shivered at his command as she scooted toward the middle and did as he bade.
Liam placed a knee on the bed as he picked up her leg.
His hands stroked while his mouth nibbled every inch of her skin.
As he neared her core, he switched to her other leg and started spreading his fiery kisses.
Her stomach clenched as his fingers drew close to her sensitive skin.
A low moan slipped from her as he brushed against her.
“Do you want more, Addy?” he whispered. “I can’t get enough of you. One night won’t be enough.” His scruff scraped along her thigh, sending shivers in its wake.
“Yes,” she pleaded.
His head dipped, and she felt his rough tongue lick between her folds.
“More,” she demanded.
Those magical fingers entered her, and she moaned in pleasure. Her hips moved to the rhythm he set.
Kissing her stomach, Liam moved beside her. He sucked on her nipple as he thrust deep inside her. Her body turned to jelly, and her legs shook as she flew higher.
A soft chuckle made her turn to him.
“My kitten’s very needy. You’ll have to wait a bit longer for this one. I’m not done.” Liam switched to her other breast, lavishing his attention on it. He brought his fingers to her mouth.
“Taste how sweet you are,” he said, watching her.
Her gaze remained on his while she opened her mouth. He slid his finger inside, and she sucked it clean.
“Good girl,” he said as he slowly removed it.
Addyson nipped his fingertip, making him smile as he leaned down to bring her breast closer. Her hands stroked his stomach, then lower. Addyson gripped him in her hand, lightly stroking him.
“Hmmm,” he moaned, shifting his weight until he lay over her. He reached down, adjusting himself between her legs.
Slowly entering her, Liam stopped, letting her adjust to him. He nibbled along her ear, sending tiny goosebumps down her arms. When he crossed along her jaw to the other side of her face, he inched his way in. Desperate to feel all of him, Addyson gripped his butt and lifted her hips.
“No, Addy. I don’t want you sore. You haven’t done this in a while,” he reminded her as he slid in a bit more.
She groaned in pleasure and saw the desire in his eyes. He filled her and slowly moved. Liam growled as his nose touched hers, and he cupped her face.
“You’re beautiful,” he whispered, pressing a kiss to her lips.
“You’re a masterpiece,” she replied.
They moved together as they peered into each other’s eyes. Both climbed higher until Liam rose, giving her his entire length and drawing it out. The pleasure built as he increased his pace. The thrusts grew more urgent as their bodies collided.
“Liam,” she panted.
He bent, claiming her mouth. The kiss turned brutal as they neared the peak of their climax.
Addyson stiffened as she went over. “Ohhh,” she exclaimed as it hit her full force.
Liam rose, changing positions. His gaze pierced her as his jaw tensed.
He thrust deep as he went over the edge.
Addyson stroked his back languidly as they came down from their bliss and wrapped her leg around him, keeping him close.
Liam peppered her with tiny kisses, and she sought his mouth, loving the feel of their connection.
Liam stroked her face, calming her after their frenzied lovemaking.
He sat up, withdrawing from her. She immediately missed him inside of her. Grabbing the wrapper, Liam went into the bathroom to dispose of the condom.
Lying on the bed, Addyson listened as he washed his hands. Her head turned, noticing the picture of Sam and her on their wedding day. Guilt hit her like a brick wall. Reaching over, she laid the picture down, unable to see his face.
* * *
Returning from the bathroom, Liam pulled her close.
He never imagined the passion he experienced with Addy.
He slept with his fair share of women, but this felt different.
The connection between them felt easy and comfortable.
They spent the entire day together like a married couple picking out furniture and dinnerware.
“I don’t know about you, but I worked up an appetite,” he said softly against her ear. “Shall we sneak into the kitchen and finish off our pizza?”
“I’m not hungry, but I’ll go with you,” she said, rising from his embrace.
They went downstairs together, and he pulled the pizza box from the fridge while she poured herself a generous glass of wine.
“Do you want some?” she asked.
“No, I prefer beer,” he said, getting some water from the tap. He folded his pizza in half, studying her as he took a bite.
Lifting her glass, she gulped down a generous amount of her drink and stared into the dark red as if searching for answers.
“Do you want to discuss what’s bothering you?
We shared an intimate moment together not more than fifteen minutes ago, and you’re a million miles away,” he said, placing the food on a paper towel.
Stepping closer, he tugged on the belt of the robe she hastily donned before coming downstairs.
It parted, teasing him with a peek of her perfectly sized breasts.
Her curvy waist and the soft, golden-brown hair above her mound tempted him.
Her eyes sizzled with desire as his finger traced along the skin, taunting him. The tiny nubs of her nipples stood erect as his hand glided over to tug them.
Addyson moaned as she grabbed the counter. Liam picked her up, setting her on the edge. His dick throbbed, homing in on her center like a missile. The scent of her wafted to his nose, making him hungry for her.
“We’ll have to play. I’m all out of condoms,” he told her regretfully.
“I’m on the pill,” she confessed. “I’ve seen your medical record and know you’re clean. You already know I haven’t had sex since…”
Liam paused. Why did she sound guilty? He searched her eyes for any sign she didn’t want his attention. He only saw need and longing.
He bent, sucking a nipple into his mouth. Her hand gripped the back of his head, and Addy spread her legs, inviting him to enjoy her body.
Pressing her back against the cold marble, he felt her shudder as his hand parted her delicate folds.
Once again, the need took over. Liam closed his eyes, relishing her soft and pliant body against his hard wall of muscles. It felt different. As she clung to him, whispering his name like a reverent prayer, Liam realized he found his home.