Chapter Eight
Naomi hummed as she washed the last dish. She’d been there a little over a month, and although the two of them were learning about each other, he hadn’t made a move to deepen the relationship. She guessed he was attracted to her because she caught him staring at her. She found there was nothing about him she didn’t like.
After the last dish was put away, she turned and slammed against Joe’s chest. He grabbed onto her to keep her from falling.
“Oh, I’m so sorry,” she said.
“No, it was my fault.”
“It’s all right.”
The air around them started to feel heavy as they stared at each other.
“I’m going to kiss you,” Joe said.
She inhaled and nodded. She’d been waiting for this for a while. One of his arms wrapped around her waist, and the other hand tilted her face up.
Joe stared at her for another moment before he lowered his head.
The first touch of their lips was powerful, and it felt like her lips tingled. She tried to get closer, aching to have his cock slide into her.
He groaned and pulled her tighter against him, and his kisses became more heated, and his hands started moving over her. God, he felt so good. She heard herself whimper and tried to climb his body. The heated, out-of-control feeling his touches caused was something she’d never felt or even heard of before.
Her eyes opened when she felt the cold floor against her back. He’d pulled her down, and she hadn’t even felt it and didn’t care. She’d wanted him to get sexual with her for weeks.
The kisses went on and on, and his touches became deeper and more intimate. He cupped her breast and used his thumb to circle and rub over her nipples. It seemed to go on forever, and her begging continued.
Before she realized it, they were mostly naked, and his cock was sliding into her pussy. The sensation of being stretched should have given her pain, but it only made her hotter. Her legs came up and around his waist, and her nails dug into his shoulders. She felt if she didn’t ground herself, she’d fly.
“Jesus, you feel so good,” he said.
He came down until there was just his skin to hers. Her nails dug into his back, and she raised her hips to get him to go faster. “Please.”
The storm of arousal took them over until they were unable to catch a coherent thought. The sensation of their souls touching made her feel complete.
“Come for me, Sweetheart,” he said.
The tight band inside of her burst, making her cunt clamp down on his cock and a scream tear from her throat. He followed, and his groan mixed with her satisfaction.
As quickly as the storm roared over them, it passed, leaving them both breathless and limp.
Naomi didn’t think she’d ever feel her fingers and toes again. A smile grew across her face until she saw the look in his eyes. The only emotions she saw were regret and embarrassment.
“Fuck, Naomi. I’m sorry.”
“Why?”
“I took you on the ground like an animal.”
“But…”
He started to pull away and straighten their clothing. He reached for her skirt and pulled it down to cover her before standing and straightening his own clothes.
She cringed when she caught a flash of disgust in his face. She sat up and started to button her shirt, which was next to impossible because her hands were shaking so much.
“God, I’ll never forgive myself for this,” he said and ran his fingers through his hair.
“Why?”
His eyes widened. “Because I didn’t treat you like the lady I should have. I took you on the floor like a common…”
“Whore?” she said tightly.
He sighed and reached a hand down to her.
She shook her head. “No. I’m fine.” She scrambled up and took a few steps away from him. She flinched when he reached for her. If she saw the look of disgust on his face one more time, she’d lose what little control she had.
He withdrew his hand and wiped it down his face. “Shit. I really am sorry.”
Naomi nodded but kept her face averted.
“Are you okay?” he asked.
She had no idea if he was talking about her physical or emotions at that moment, so she just nodded again.
“If you need anything…” He turned and walked out.
She watched him go and felt her heart break into a thousand pieces. She turned and braced her hands on the counter, taking deep breaths so she didn’t break down.
The question she’d had about the relationship between the two was answered. Although she was disappointed, and it felt like her heart was breaking into little pieces, she knew it would be okay. At least she knew she had enough money to move on. She’d give herself some time to figure out what to do. Until then, she’d try to stay out of his way as much as possible.
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Joe closed the office door behind him and leaned against it. Jesus, he royally fucked up and didn’t know if they could return from it.
It hadn’t taken him long after she had come to the ranch. After the first few days, he’d wanted her but had held off being physical until she knew him better. She was an innocent lady and so proper all the time.
Fuck, he’d taken her on the floor…
He walked over to his bar and poured himself a drink. He slammed it back and poured another before sitting at his desk, closing his eyes, and resting his head back. After he got his emotions under control, he decided he’d try to keep courting her but slow down even more. He’d see in the morning if there was a chance or not.
He hoped he hadn’t fucked it up too much because he knew in his heart she was his only chance at a family. He couldn’t see himself with anyone else.