Chapter 16 Ethan
Ethan
“You’re good at this,” she says softly, “The whole protective mountain man thing.”
I huff a quiet laugh. “Don’t get used to it.”
The silence stretches before she asks, “Why did you leave the military?”
I stiffen slightly, not expecting the question. For a moment, I think I won’t answer, but then I find myself saying, “I left because it stopped feeling like I was protecting anything. Started feeling like I was just... surviving.”
She turns her head to look at me, the faint moonlight from the window highlighting the soft angles of her face. “And now?” she asks.
I meet her gaze, my expression unreadable. “Now I live to protect the things that matter, I’ll always spend my life in service to others. That’s who I am.”
The vulnerability in her eyes takes my breath away. I reach up without thinking, my fingers brushing against her jaw. She doesn’t pull away, and the tension between us sharpens, the air thick with unspoken words.
“You’re very noble,” she says quietly.
I lean in, my forehead resting against hers. “You know, something about you makes me want to believe that. Sometimes I think I’m just trying to fix the past though, force a different outcome, keep control…”
“You’re a real life superhero.” Her dark eyes hang on mine, so soft and vulnerable it makes my heart tighten. I realize then I’d die to protect this woman. Her safety and happiness is all that matters to me now.
I close the distance between us. Our lips meet, tentative at first, but the kiss quickly deepens, all heat and desperation. My hands slide to her waist, pulling her closer until there’s no space left between us.
It’s reckless and messy and perfect. I pull away, my gaze holding hers, and my heart races with the unspoken chemistry crackling between us.
Delicious anticipation twists in my stomach.
Slowly, I undo the buttons of my shirt, never breaking eye contact.
I pull my shirt out of my pants, feeling her desire pulse between us.
I’ve never done this before—never been with a woman. But with Maddie, it feels right.
Her eyes flare with intent as my palms slide under her sweater, seeking the skin at her waist. Her breath catches, her eyes fluttering closed.
“Do you want this, Maddie?” I ask, my voice rough with need.
She swallows, nodding, her eyes locked onto mine.
“Touch yourself for me,” I say, my voice a low growl. “Show me how you want me to touch you.”
She nods, a mix of courage and anxiety in her eyes. I can see the insecurity in her gaze, but she slips the zipper down on her jeans and begins to massage the heat between her thighs in slow circles. The sight of her pleasuring herself sends a wave of desire through me.
“Fuck, baby,” I growl, my hand sliding to her waist, thumbs working along the waistband of her panties.
“I’m gonna lose my mind just watching you play with that pretty, soaking wet pussy.
” I’m rock hard, my erection tenting my pants.
“You’ve soaked through your pretty pink panties.
Makes my mouth water wanting to lick you clean. ”
She tilts her head back, her moans filling the room as she massages harder, her other hand sliding up to her breast. I lick my lips, pushing my pants down my thighs in one swift move. I cup my dick, still covered by my briefs, and place my hand over hers, feeling her touch herself.
“Love these sweet little nipples.” I release my dick and tweak one just to the point of pain.
She gasps as I push the cup of her bra out of the way and take her nipple in my mouth, tugging with my teeth. Her back arches into me, her hand pressing harder against herself.
A feral growl escapes my throat as I adjust myself on my knees, stripping her of her jeans and holding her thighs open with my strong hands.
“Gorgeous,” I hiss before attacking her with my mouth.
Sucking her soaked pussy over the cotton of her panties, I feel her desperation to feel me, without any barriers.
I moan loudly, running my fingers through her hair as I push her panties aside and reveal her sweet soaked seam to my hungry gaze for the first time.
I don’ t waste time, tugging gently on her clit with my teeth as she groans in pleasure.
The sensation of her pussy against my mouth is overwhelming, a thousand sensations cascading through me.
As soon as her body begins to shake and convulse in a wave of pleasure. Her fingers grip my hair tightly as I press my muscular body against hers, guiding her back against the wall.
My mind is buzzing with the intensity of her orgasm, but it only fuels my desire for her. I lift her up, feeling her wrap her arms and legs around me, my hard length pressing against her stomach.
“Whose gorgeous ass is this?” I ask, my hands grasping her cheeks firmly.
She nuzzles into my neck, kissing and nibbling along the damp skin below my ear. Every inch of me feels on fire with need for this woman.
I bite down on her earlobe and suck on it. “ Tell me who this ass belongs to, don’ t make me fuck it out of you.”
Her eyes flicker down to my thick length, still covered by my briefs and pressed intimately against her. “ You, Ethan. It belongs to you.”
A feral grunt escapes me. “ I can’ t stop thinking about you, Maddie. I’m a man obssessed,” I say, gripping her hips and pulling away just enough to push my briefs down my thighs. “You need to know—I haven’t been with a woman ever. If we do this, you’ll be the only woman for me—forever.”
She nods eagerly. “I—I’ve never been with anyone else. You’d be my first.”
“And your last, baby. Tell me I’ll be your last before I take you.”
She nods again, “You’ll be my first and my last. I promise.”
“Forever,” I growl. My hand slides down my thick shaft, and I take her in for the first time. She’s perfect, her eyes wide with anticipation. I lick my lips, eager to feel her, to take her, to make her mine.
“Are you scared?” I ask tenderly.
She shakes her head. “Only scared that you won’t fit.”
I chuckle softly. “I’ll be gentle.”
My lips capture hers in a slow kiss, my thumb swirling at her aroused clit while my other hand holds my thickness at the root. I line myself up with her aching pussy, my hips moving in a slow rhythm.
“I don’t know what you’re doing to me, Maddie—”
“Don’t think about it—” she begs, “I just want to feel you.”
I groan, feeling a spike of desire before I sheathe myself inside her with slow precision.
I feel the soft tear of the thin barrier that makes her mine forever.
I growl, wild like a grizzly bear, before I thrust my hips against her, pinning her against the wall.
The feeling of being buried inside her is pure ecstasy.
All I crave is her. I’ve been denying my feelings and my attraction to her because everything about us feels downright crazy.
But still, I can’t help but melt when she looks at me with that glint in her eyes.
I grunt softly as I work my length into her, our bodies sliding together in the cool air.
She digs her fingers into the hard muscle of my shoulders for support as I hold her firmly in my hands, filling her slowly but deeply as if I can’ t get enough.
From this angle, it’ s not deep, but the closeness of our bodies drives me wild.
Release spirals to life inside of me. I know I’ ll come any second, and my breathing turns ragged with anticipation.
I want everything Maddie has to give. My other hand tightens in her hair as my thumb slips to her behind.
My thrusting becomes deeper and more frenzied before I sink my teeth into her neck and she instantly comes from the combination of pain and pleasure.
I let out one long, shuddering groan as I come inside her while her body pulsates around me.
I heave in exertion, clinging to her, my hair tickling her neck as I try to steady my beating heart.
I carry her to the sofa and kiss the crevice of her neck tenderly where I’ve bitten her.
“That will probably leave a mark,” I say in a low voice.
She touches her fingers to the tender skin, feeling the warmth of my lips still lingering there. Without hesitation, she presses her lips firmly against mine and nibbles on my bottom lip playfully.
I chuckle deeply and pull away from our kiss. “You’re insatiable, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.” I curl her close to me and smack her ass teasingly. My tone softens as I plant a kiss on her nose. “I just can’ t seem to control myself around you. I’m obssessed with bringing you pleasure.”
My hands slip into her hair and then down her body, my palms moving slowly and seductively over her sweat-slicked skin. My eyes close, and a soft moan escapes my lips.
“I’m gonna have a hard time keeping my hands off of you now,” I confess with a playful grin.
She leans in for a playful kiss. “Well then, I guess we have that in common.”
I snag her lips in a soft kiss. She has no idea what she does to me; I don’t even have the words to begin to describe it. All I know is that I’m never letting her go.
She hums, gliding her hands down my body and cupping me in the palm of her soft hand.
As much as I want to bury myself deep inside of her again, I know there are things we need to talk about.
I scoop her up in my arms and adjust her on top of me, at an angle that makes my throbbing cock hurt a little less with the need of feeling her warmth.
“I know you’re independent, but you have me to protect you now. You should know I would tear the world apart to make sure no harm ever came to you.”
Maddie casts down her eyes, avoiding my own, and I hate it.
“Look at me,” I say, tilting her head up. “I don’t ever want anything I say to upset you. I would die to make you happy.”
“I’m used to living on my own and being independent—“