Chapter 15
I prop myself up on my side, resting on my elbow as I stroke the delicate outline of her face while she sleeps. The early morning sun peeks through my window and lights up her locks with tinges of red and blonde. Her hair is lighter now since the last time she was home. The dye is fading with every wash, revealing more of the girl I fell in love with at eighteen.
We took an early flight out of New York after an exhausting night in the hospital. My blood boils thinking back to the moment I saw her body lifeless under Kellan’s hold—her face blue, the color in her eyes drained.
I don’t think about what would happen if I wasn’t there. I won’t let myself get in that headspace. The point is, I was there. Thank god Briggs let me up. And thank god we found her in time.
It’s been two weeks since coming home to Oakwood Valley. I brought Audrey back to my cabin, nestled in a quiet corner of my family’s vineyard, to spare Noah from seeing her in that battered state. He was thankful, as long as she was okay. He knew she was safe with me, and I held him while he cried into my shoulder.
I took time off work to take care of Audrey.
I cooked her my mom’s homemade chicken soup and brewed her mint tea with honey to soothe her throat. We’d sit on the front porch and watch the sunset, our fingers laced together. I’d spend all night holding her in my arms, thanking my lucky stars that she was home with me. I’d gently bathe her, softly lathering her with a sponge, and my stomach would drop when I’d see the cuts and bruises all over her body. I’d gently kiss them while we would lie in bed together, knowing they would fade, but hurting because the trauma behind the bruises would take longer to heal. And with every passing day, she gained back more of her strength.
I’ve seen her naked every day since she’s come home with me, but I haven’t acted on it. She was in a delicate and fragile state when she got here, but this morning is the first time I’ve seen her with color in her cheeks.
I lean forward and trace my index finger across her freckles, like I did that night at the gazebo. I remember reaching out and touching her, as if I were dipping my fingers into the most alluring constellation the universe had to offer. I couldn’t resist her gorgeous face then, and I can’t resist it now. I press my lips into her soft pout, unable to contain the need to taste her.
Her eyes flutter open like the most magnificent set of wings on a butterfly. That’s what Audrey’s eyes are. She’s most beautiful like this, with her hair tousled from sleeping, her eyes half-lidded and dreamy. She’s wearing nothing but my UC Davis soccer shirt that stops mid-thigh and a pair of black panties that make her ass look edible. My cock throbs under my briefs just looking at her.
“Morning,” she smiles and snuggles into my chest. Her voice is getting stronger each day and every time I hear her speak, it makes my insides flip. It’s got a little rasp to it, but it’s still her.
“Morning, Mouse. You sleep okay?” I trace the light bruising on the column of her throat, and she grabs my hand and intertwines her fingers through it. I love us like this, the quiet moments in the morning where we can’t keep our hands off each other.
Given the circumstances, we haven’t touched outside of cuddling, kissing, and bathing. I didn’t want her to get the wrong idea, and she needed time to rest.
“I slept amazing. Mmm, you smell good,” she murmurs, burying her nose in my chest, pressing a light kiss between my pecs.
She sits up, stretching her arms high over her head like a cat in the morning. I sit up against my bed frame and watch her eyes close, her head leaning side to side, a look of contentment on her beautiful face. Her eyes slowly open and she huffs out a giggle, getting on all fours, and crawling over to kiss me.
“Are you hungry? I can make us breakfast?” I ask as she straddles my lap. I hear her stomach grumble and cock up an eyebrow.
“I assume that’s a yes?”
“Eggs, bacon, and pancakes?” she chirps, and I can’t hold back my laugh at her appetite. She’s tiny but eats like a baby dinosaur. It’s amazing.
“Anything for you, Mouse.” I kiss her on the tip of her nose and she slides off of my lap, both of us stepping out of bed.
“I’m gonna hop in the shower,” she says, slinking her way to the bathroom, hips swaying, blanket trailing behind her. Why is every single movement she does so sexy? A lump catches in my throat as I watch her grab the hem of her sleep shirt and pull it swiftly over her head.
My mouth gapes open as she saunters away slowly. Topless. Her round, perfect ass accentuated by her black panties.
Holy hell.
I am fully eye fucking her as she turns her head to the side, smiling before she disappears into the bathroom.
Should I follow her? Does she want me to follow her? No. She would’ve said something. I won’t engage until she’s ready. But damn, she’s teasing the fuck out of me. I adjust my rock hard dick in my briefs and turn toward the kitchen, needing to make a buffet of a breakfast to distract myself.
I blare music through the bluetooth speaker in my kitchen, starting on the pancake batter. My eyes keep glancing at the bathroom door, thinking about Audrey showering, the warm water cascading over her supple tits and taut nipples. I want to wash her body with my hands, lathering soap in places that I dream of burying myself in. I whisk the batter faster, trying to get a hold of myself.
With my bedroom door open, I see Audrey walk out of the bathroom, her skin shiny and wet. Her towel wraps around her body, showing the swell of her breasts and putting her long legs on display. Her hair is damp, sticking to the middle of her back.
She carries a bottle of lotion and places it on the bed, shaking her hair out and stretching her elegant neck.
I keep my eyes on her, whisking the pancake batter slowly as I watch her lift a leg on the bed and lather lotion from her thigh down to her dainty ankles. The morning sun reflects through the windows of the room, casting a light on her that looks like it’s from heaven itself. A glowing angel.
She lathers the other leg, slow and sensual, and I wonder if she knows I’m watching. She hasn’t once looked out of the room to notice me, even though the door is wide open. Part of me feels like she’s putting on a show, and I’ve got a front-row seat.
My throat suddenly runs dry as she drops her towel, my mouth agape as I take in her side profile. The perfect curve of her breast, the slope of her perky nipples, the dip in her hip, the delicious curve of her ass. I drop the whisk and bite my fist, leaning on the kitchen island as I watch her.
She pumps more lotion into her hand, rubbing it over her tits, down her flat stomach, and right over her pubic bone.
I look down and my cock is sticking out of my briefs, clearly entertained by Audrey’s lotion show.
“Fuck,” I grit, gripping the edge of the kitchen island like I’m about to break it off. The wild beast inside of me thrashes from within my ribcage, demanding to be released. I lick my lips as I think about burying my face between her legs. Damn, I wanna hear her scream my name.
She turns around, lathering more lotion on her ass, the small of her back, and over her shoulders. She turns her head to the side and smirks, slowly bending down, rubbing lotion on the backs of her thighs. My chin hits the counter at the sight, her pretty pink pussy glistening as she bends over.
Fuck pancakes, my breakfast is in the bedroom right now.
I keep the kitchen island between me and her, because if I don’t, I’ll cross a line I can’t uncross.
Hold it together, man.
My cock is leaking, begging for Audrey. It’s painful to watch her, but I can’t get enough.
She turns around to face me, our eyes finally locking onto each other. She stalks in front of the bed, her eyes never leaving mine. I take my phone and turn off the music from the speaker.
Cock tease.
She lowers herself on the front of the bed, a sexy crease forming at her hips when she sits. Her arms rest behind her, palms flat on the mattress. My heart beats out of my chest, my length painfully straining.
Her grin is teasing, her teeth sinking into her bottom lip. Then she slowly spreads her legs, her wet slit on full display. She tilts her head, her tits heavy and full. Her nipples jut out, waiting for my mouth to devour each one.
She curls her index finger toward herself, beckoning me to come.
And that’s all it takes.
I fucking run.
“You drive me fucking crazy. You know that?” I groan, staring down at her kitten eyes as I stand between her legs. Her hands reach out and touch my abs, lightly grazing her fingers down to the band of my briefs.
“Is this what you want?” I pant out, needing to hear her say yes.
“Yes. This is what I want, Donovan.”
She grips the edge of my briefs and slowly pulls them down, my cock springing free. A bead of pre-cum drips down the tip. She licks her lips and takes in my size with her eyes. “Fuck, you’re massive,” she whispers huskily.
It’s been a long time since anyone has touched my cock. I could blow my load right this second with her just staring at it.
She sits at the edge of the bed, inches away from my throbbing cock. She wastes no time and traces her tongue up and down my entire length. I hiss and grab a handful of her hair. Her lips wrap around the tip of my cock as she sucks.
“Audrey, slow down. Fuck.” She’s really going at it, and I don’t want to start the morning with me blowing my load in thirty seconds. I lift her head off of my dick, fighting to keep my composure. She gazes up at me with puppy eyes and licks her lips.
“You taste so good. Why did you stop me? Am I bad at it?” she asks, her voice small. I lean down, kissing her hard.
“Don’t you ever say that. You’re so good that I was about to come in your mouth in about ten seconds.” She grins, kissing me back, her tongue languid with mine. She moans into my mouth as I lean over her, breaking our kiss.
“If this is happening, I want you coming on my mouth first,” I growl. She bites her lip and nods with no hesitation. “Scoot up for me, baby.”
She does as I say, using her elbows to move further up the bed. I crawl toward her and prop myself on my knees as I drink her in. Her pussy is glistening with wetness and she slowly spreads her legs, presenting herself like an all-you-can-eat buffet.
“Fuck, Audrey. You’re so perfect. Look at you.” Her skin is glowing, burning on the inside for me. For us. I can feel it.
I hover over her, taking a handful of her tits in my hands as I brush her nipples with my thumbs. She whimpers and shakes, arching her back into my touch. I squeeze them together, claiming one nipple in my mouth. I suck and nip, going back and forth between her perfect, perky tits.
“You’ve been fucking teasing me all morning with these tits. These are mine,” I groan, biting gently on her taut peaks.
“All yours,” she pants, writhing beneath me. I kiss and lick down her canvas, leaving a trail of saliva down the peaks and valleys of her gorgeous body. I stop right at the top of her mound, kissing down the inside of her thighs, dangerously close to her heat.
My hands gently push her wider as I lick her lips, teasing her, playing with her.
“Donovan, please. I need more,” she begs, her hands threading through my hair. I smile, swiping my finger through her slit. She gasps, her hips buck at the contact.
“You’re so wet, baby,” I rasp, my tongue slowly licking circles around her clit. She’s panting, sexy mewling noises escape her lips.
“I’m only wet for you. All for you,” she breathes out, her whimpers turn into moans as I suck and lick fervently.
All for you.
Her words mark me. This woman owns me. I watch her body squirm and buck as I bring her closer to the edge. Her pussy is the most pure and potent drug, and I’m fully addicted.
I swirl my tongue throughout her wetness, licking in her entrance.
“Oh my god, yes!” she yells out. I’ve never been more turned on by hearing her pleasure. I take my finger and drive it into her heat, her back arching on the bed. My free hand holds her down by her hip, pushing her inner thigh wider to give me more access.
“Holy fuck, Donovan. Please don’t stop. Just like that,” she moans, her legs flex wide for me. It’s the sexiest thing I’ve ever seen. Her eyes lock hard on me, her mouth slightly parted as I drive a second digit into her. She throws her head back onto the bed and screams out, completely letting go of herself.
“That’s it, baby. Get loud for me. I want the whole fucking town to hear you come,” I groan into her pussy, licking and sucking her clit that’s swelling in my mouth. I bring one hand up and tweak her hard nipple. My fingers pump into her harder, feeling her walls tightening.
“Fuck, Donovan. I’m coming! I’m—” Her breath hitches, and I feel her orgasm on my fingers as I pump into her harder, wanting to draw out every single bit of pleasure from her.
She screams my name as she explodes, her juices leaking on my face. I lap up every bit as I devour her pussy. She twitches and pulses, her toes curl.
I take out my fingers and kiss her clit as she comes down. I prop up on my knees, my cock dripping with pre-cum. I put my fingers in my mouth and groan, tasting all of her goodness.
“You taste so fucking good. I love watching you come apart for me. Please let me do that to you every morning for the rest of our lives.” She laughs while trying to catch her breath, and I lean down and kiss her hard, letting her taste herself on my tongue.
She breaks the kiss and I cage her in between my arms, her hands grabbing my ass. “I want you to make me come like that every morning for the rest of our lives.” Our voices are teasing, but my heart squeezes at the thought that she would want us forever. There’s no way I’m fucking letting her go now that she’s home.
“You’re mine now, Mouse. All mine. Forever.”
Her eyes shine for me, and a flutter storm rages through my stomach as I lose myself in the forests of her green irises. I’ve never felt so intense with anyone but Audrey.
In the past, I’ve had short-term girlfriends that lasted only a couple of months. This right here, the way she is looking at me and the overwhelming feeling of love, it’s too good to let go.
“I want to make you feel good,” she whispers huskily. I quirk up my eyebrow.
“You do make me feel good, Mouse. So fucking good.” That playful grin I love so much appears on her lips. I feel her hand snake down the front side of my body and she grabs my cock, stroking it with her fingers. I moan and bury my face in her neck, licking and kissing her ear.
“You’re going to be the death of me, woman,” I say, growling in her ear. She giggles and flips me on my back to finish what she started earlier.
“My turn,” she hums, stroking my thick cock.
Damn, I love when she takes control. It’s the same flash I saw all those years ago—a woman with strength and spirit. She could choose anything, but she chose me. I run my fingers through her hair as she licks her way down my body. Mirroring what I did to her.
“Suck it, baby,” I hiss out as her tongue licks the pre-cum off the tip.
She wraps her mouth around my cock and swirls her tongue around as her head bobs up and down over my shaft. My fingers grip her hair as I slowly guide her. She takes me in so fucking deep. My eyes roll to the back of my head.
“You take my cock so fucking good in your mouth,” I groan. She hums in pleasure as she continues sucking and swirling her tongue. The vibrations from her moans bring me closer to my release.
I nearly shoot off the bed when she spits on the tip of my dick and starts jacking me off while sucking at the same time.
Oh my fucking god.
“Damn, you’re my dirty girl, aren’t you?”
“Mhmm,” she says with her mouth so full of my cock. So fucking hot. Her eyes lock with mine and she winks while giving me the best blowjob I’ve ever had in my life. One pump, two pumps, and three.
White lights burst behind my eyes as I groan out her name and rip through my orgasm. I expect her to pull out, but she surprises me and takes every ounce of cum I unload down the back of her throat.
“Holy shit, Audrey. You like when I come in your mouth, baby?” I ride out the last pulses of my orgasm while her mouth still works over my length, sucking me clean. She kisses the tip and wipes her bottom lip with her thumb. I’ll blow another load right now watching her do that.
“Did you like that?” she asks playfully as she lies on top of my chest, her forearms resting on my pecs.
“Did I like that? You are fucking magic, baby.”
She kisses me, not caring that I taste myself on her lips. “I love the way you taste,” she moans, licking her lips as she pushes my hair back with her hand.
“We’re gonna have a lot of fun together now, aren’t we, Mouse?” I sit up and straddle her on my lap, my hands resting on the small of her back. Her arms wrap around my neck and she brushes her nose against mine.
“Oh, you don’t even know what’s coming next, baby,” she teases.
I lean back against the bedframe and rest my hands behind my head. Her eyes rake up and down my body. My dick likes the attention and hardens with just her eyes on me.
“You like what you see this time, Mouse?” I jest, teasing her for when she eye fucked me in the parking lot at Sip Savor. I waggle my brows, my cock jutting straight out in front of her. She nods and lets out a giggle as I bury my face in her neck, nipping and sucking her flesh.
“Donovan! That tickles!” she yelps, trying to shield her body away from me. But I don’t let her. I never want her to hide her body from me.
I love her laugh so fucking much. I fucking love us like this. “Nuh-uh, you’re mine and I’m gonna make you come again,” I growl. She squeals as I pin her on her back, my mouth finding one of her hard nipples.
“But pancakes?” she pants, throwing her head back as I devour her tits.
“Orgasm first. Pancakes later,” I tease. When she laughs, it’s like the call of a siren who lures sailors to the edges of their ships, only to drown them with lust.
Well, take me down with you, Audrey.
I want to go so far into the depths of the ocean with her until I can’t breathe. It’s all consuming, warped so deep into her I never want to escape. Let me drown in her then, if it means I get her for the rest of my life.
I worship every inch of her skin, leaving no place unkissed or untouched.
For the rest of the morning, I’m on my knees for this woman, making her scream my name over and over again.