Chapter 24
GRAHAM
"All for us!" Lori exclaimed when we stepped inside her house, twirling once. I loved her energy. I loved everything about this woman. I tucked her to my side and kissed her neck, inhaling her subtle citrus smell before descending to her shoulder.
"I could do this all afternoon." I traced her collarbone with my fingers, then skimmed my palm down her arms, feeling her skin turn to goose bumps under my touch.
"I think some other parts of me need your attention too."
"I think you need to learn the value of patience." I moved on to her other side, nuzzling her neck with my nose, then repeating the movement with open-mouthed kisses.
Lori cinched her dress up, revealing more of her legs… and then garters. Fuck, fuck, fuck. She was wearing garters all this time? I swallowed, fighting the urge to tear off all her clothes right this instant.
"You were saying about patience?" Lori whispered seductively, pressing her ass against my erection.
"I'm starting to think you planned to seduce me from the get-go."
Lori laughed softly, then yelped as I scooped her into my arms. "Oh, I like this."
I carried her to her bedroom, setting her back on her feet at the side of the bed. I pushed away her dress straps, pressing my thumbs over her bare shoulders. I wanted her bad. I wanted her now. She stepped out of my reach, lowering the zipper on her side. A growl tore from me.
"You're driving me crazy."
"You're responsible for making me rediscover my inner seductress. Now you have to suffer the consequences."
"Lori…" I said warningly, but she held up her finger.
"I want to show them to you. Sit on the bed."
I growled again, more desperately, but sat.
She pushed her dress down as slowly as she could, revealing a sexy outfit one inch at a time. She was fucking out-of-this-world sexy in those stockings.
"Come closer," I beckoned. When she didn't move, I said in a gruffer voice, "Come here. I need to touch you."
I opened my legs wide, and she stepped between them. I ran my fingers up and down her thighs.
"You bought these for me?"
"Well… I liked them. And I thought you'd like them too."
I moved one hand between her thighs, stroking two fingers over the scrap of fabric covering her entrance. Her knees buckled. She was aroused. I could feel it through the panties.
"You're beautiful, Lori." A black scarf hanging from the open door of her dresser caught my attention. It looked like silk. “Close your eyes.”
“Why?”
“Just close them.”
I rose from the bed, taking the scarf in my hands, coming up behind Lori. I pushed her hair to one side, running the scarf along her spine. She arched forward.
“What is that? What are you—”
“Shhh… enjoy it. And keep your eyes closed.”
I ran my hands over the cups of the bra, then undid the clasp in the center.
I lavished her breasts with attention as soon as I freed them, all the while teasing her skin with the scarf: her forearms, her chest. Between her thighs.
She didn’t know where I’d touch next, or where I’d lick.
Her chest rose and fell with labored breathing, not only from arousal, but also anticipation.
I pushed her panties down, kneading that gorgeous ass of hers. I lowered her with her back on the bed, then took off my clothes as fast as possible. Lori let her bare thighs fall open invitingly. This woman was all mine.
I rolled a condom on before lowering myself on the bed.
I gripped myself at the base, but instead of sliding inside her, I rubbed the tip against her clit.
She jackknifed. A shot of energy so intense zipped through me I could swear my heart stopped for a second.
I teased her nipples, alternating between a touch with the scarf and a lick until she was thrashing around.
“Can I open my eyes now?” she asked shyly.
“No. I’ll tell you when you can.”
Then I flipped her over on her belly, kissing down her spine, biting her ass gently, running my finger between the cheeks.
She moaned in the pillow, tugging at the sheets.
I spread her thighs wider, settling between them and lowering my head until it was level with her ass and pussy.
Then I swiped my tongue over her folds until she exploded. I loved turning her wild.
"This was so good," she murmured.
"We're not done. You can open your eyes now."
I flipped her again then pulled her on top, so she was straddling my thighs. Cupping her ass, I lowered her on my cock.
"Oh, Graham, this is…." Her words faded on a gasp.
"This feels so damn good. I'm never letting you out of this bedroom."
She laughed, holding onto me. "Love that plan."
Our rhythm was fast and desperate, and I was touching every inch of her I could reach. I needed more. I was insatiable today.
"Baby, I need to fuck you hard," I rasped.
"Yes."
The wild came out in both of us then. I kept her hips up, moving into her from below, watching her beautiful breasts shift on every thrust. Her clit was colliding with my pubic bone, and she was so near to a climax that her legs were shaking.
She was squeezing me tight, and I went in deeper, faster.
"Harder," she urged, exploding with pleasure when I obliged her. I thrust inside her through my orgasm, coming apart too. I wanted all she had to give. Then I kissed her, gently laying her on the bed.
"Did I hurt you?" I asked, only now realizing how rough I'd been.
"No."
"I was rough."
"I liked it."
"I didn't mean to be like that."
"You couldn't resist, huh? I loved it." I knew she meant it.
We showered, and when we left the bathroom, both clad in robes, Lori asked over her shoulder, "Do you mind if I put on some music?" she asked.
"Not at all."
Lori clicked a remote, and a slow song started blaring through the sound system in the living room. She swayed her head and neck to the easy rhythm. I pulled her to me, taking one of her small hands in mine and bringing my other hand to her waist. I swayed us both to the slow beat of the music.
I caught her dreamy smile when she glanced at the huge folder titled Wedding Portfolio on the coffee table.
It brought back bitter memories for me, but I tried not to show it.
She’d pick up on it, and I didn’t want to get into it right now.
I’d shared with her a lot today about my family and my marriage, and I was still feeling raw from it.
"This afternoon is the best," she whispered, looking up at me with so much warmth you'd think I was laying the world at her feet.
This simple afternoon was making me immensely happy, and she seemed happy too.
I was hoping, at least. I wanted this woman's affection.
It scared me how much I craved it already, because it made me feel exposed.
But that look in her eyes right there… I wanted more of it.
Which was why, instead of taking things slow, I asked, “Do you have plans tonight?”
"Not beyond picking up Milo and bringing him back here."
"Let's do that together."
She hesitated, and I held my breath until she nodded. "Okay. What are you doing tomorrow evening?"
"I'm meeting some sponsors. Why?"
"My family gets together every Friday for dinner. Think you could come by next week?"
I loved spending time with her and Milo, so why not meet the rest of the family too?
I tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Definitely. I'd love to come with you."
"It's better that you won't be here for this one, actually. I'm going to tell them about us. I mean the girls know, but my brothers don't."
"Sounds like a plan." We hadn't talked about when to break the news to those close to us, but I'd already told the three people I cared about most that I was dating Lori.
"Nana, Matt, and Amber already know about us."
"And your dad?"
"I'll tell him next time we talk, but we don't have that kind of relationship."
"Sorry I'm being so nosy. I can't help thinking what a pity it is that you aren't closer. My parents passed away in a car accident when I was a kid, and I still miss them."
I held her closer, feeling her go soft in my arms.
"I’m sorry. Honestly, I wouldn't know how to build a relationship with him. After the fiasco at the club, we drifted apart even more. We speak once a month when I send him an allowance."
"Oh?"
"I promised to send him money if he in turn promised not to ask Nana for it. It also gives me some peace of mind, knowing he's set up financially. Means he can't get in trouble."
I knew she was tight with her siblings, and I hoped she wouldn't think I was a heartless bastard for keeping my father at arm's length.
But her eyes didn't hold judgment, just warmth and empathy.
I could learn a thing or ten from Lori, and I was looking forward to it.
I twirled her once, and the tie around her robe loosened a bit.
I saw my chance and unfastened it completely.
"What did you do that for?" she asked.
"You're so beautiful. Shame to cover you up." I switched up our dancing position, wrapping my hands around her waist, pulling her close enough that her breasts were pressing against my chest. Her nipples puckered when I lowered my hands to her ass.
"You're so good with your hands," she murmured. I lowered myself until I was level with her breast and drew a circle with my tongue around her nipple. Her hips surged forward. "You're good with your mouth too."
Straightening up, I captured her mouth. Her eyes flared when I pulled back.
"You bring out all my unladylike instincts," she said, bringing her hand to the tie of my robe and pulling at it.
"I like those instincts very much. I like everything about you."
"Is that so? Well, I love your mouth and hands. Haven't decided about the rest." She lowered her hand to cup my cock, stroking me up and down. "Love this too."
"You're still sore from earlier." I exhaled through gritted teeth, trying to keep my composure, but the movement of her hand was driving me crazy with lust.
"The good kind of sore, though."
"Still, what kind of man would I be if I seduced you now?"
She rose on her tiptoes, kissing my jaw. "The kind who liked the first time so much that he wants seconds? Don't worry. Your conscience will remain intact, because I am going to seduce you."
"Give me your best, my lady."