Chapter 21
Chapter Twenty-One
Lucas
Elation filled me when Valerie allowed me to choose dinner. When she made the comment about the salad, I almost laughed. My reply about vegetables was partially accurate. I’d noticed that, more often than not, she had a salad with lunch, and we didn’t today.
Hand in hand, we walked back to the hotel in relaxed silence.
As we finished dinner, I’d received a text from the front desk that everything I’d ordered had been placed in the room.
Was I planning a night of seduction? You bet I was.
I wanted Valerie to understand how much I cherished her and how good we could be together.
I needed to be careful not to move too fast. She deserved to be worshiped. My heart sped up at the thought of having her in bed with me and doing all the things I wanted to do.
Remember, take it slowly. Don’t push her.
The night was crisp, and the sounds of the town floated through the air. I’d have to bring her back here during the Christmas season. Leavenworth was a winter wonderland that time of year. Once inside the hotel, we made our way upstairs to our room.
“My leg muscles are protesting all this walking,” Valerie commented as she slowed during the climb.
“Then it’s a good thing we have a jetted tub. It will help ease those muscles.”
“That sounds so good.” She squeezed my hand as I opened the door to our hotel room.
The lights were low, and the bed had been turned down. A bottle of champagne and a plate of cheese waited for us.
Valerie stopped and looked up at me. “When did you have time to do this?”
“I asked the hotel. Surprised?”
“You have ways of surprising me that I never thought possible. Honestly, right now, that tub sounds wonderful.”
“I’ll start filling it while you change into a robe.” I went into the bathroom. My research was paying off. The tub was big enough for both of us. My dick pulsed.
Behave. No rushing.
Turning on the water, I waited for it to warm up and then pulled the lever stopper.
The sounds of Valerie moving around in the bedroom soothed my nerves.
Finding some vanilla bath oil beads, I dropped two into the water.
When I turned from the tub, Valerie was standing in the doorway in the white robe, looking delicious.
My cock took notice. Taking a deep breath so as not to blurt out how much I wanted to fuck her, I let it out with slow measure. “Your bath awaits.” I gave her a little bow. “I’ll let you get in, then I’ll be back.”
“Back?” She looked at the tub and then back at me. “Aren’t we sharing?”
“Only if you want to.” My libido hoped she would, but I wasn’t going to pressure her.
“I do.” She walked over and gave me a quick kiss. “Go change.”
That quick kiss did nothing to calm my passion.
I was eager to be with Valerie. In the bedroom, I stripped and took a deep breath.
We had all night. I carefully folded my clothes and put them away before I slipped on the other white robe.
I thought about taking the champagne and cheese into the bathroom but decided not to.
It would be a snack for later, something I could offer Valerie in bed.
I paused in the doorway to take in the perfect scene in front of me. Valerie already lounged in the tub, the water caressing her naked body, her nipples hard. Damn, she was even more gorgeous than she’d been five years ago.
“You added vanilla bath oil; I love that scent.” Her voice was soft.
“Anything for you.” I slipped the robe off, willing my dick to settle down.
She cleared her throat. “Someone is excited.”
“Just ignore him. He’s a bit unruly right now.” I would take my time, no matter what. This was all for Valerie. “Scoot forward.” I stood next to the tub. Sliding in behind her, my legs curved around her hips, and the warm water lapped around me. “Now, lean back.”
My skin tingled as her back met my chest. In an instant, something clicked inside me. Nothing would make me happier than to protect, cherish, and love this woman for the rest of our lives. Was I ready for that? I felt like I was, but was Valerie? That question could wait.
“Everything okay?” she asked.
“Fine.” My voice was a little husky. It wasn’t like I hadn’t seen her naked before, but this felt different. Of course, my dick throbbed. Control. I needed to control myself. Reaching over, I hit the water jet.
“Ohhh.” Her head dropped back onto my shoulder, and her eyes closed. In moments, her body was lax against mine. “This feels so good.”
I didn’t know if that was better or worse. Time to focus on her. Raising my hands, I ran my fingers lightly over her arms, caressing her soft skin and allowing the water to relax both of our bodies.
Yeah, right. Her body against mine was heaven and hell at the same time. I wanted to enjoy this, but another part of me wanted to stroke and taste every part of her. Later. We had all night. She shifted against me.
“I had a wonderful time today.” Her voice was soft, almost sleepy.
“I did too.”
“Good.” She shifted again.
“Comfortable?” Her shifting was causing my cock to pulse even more.
“Very.”
“Baby.” I lowered my head until my lips were by her ear. “Nothing will happen tonight that you don’t want. You control the show. I mean that one hundred percent.”
She tilted her head and stared up at me, her eyes filled with desire. “I want you.”
Her words warmed my heart and other places. I’d been waiting for this moment, and I was happy it was here. “You have me.” I brushed a light kiss over her forehead. “How are the leg muscles doing?”
“Much better. Between the hot water and the jets, I don’t feel so sore anymore.”
“Good.” I traced my fingers over her tummy and then up between her breasts.
“Yes, touch me,” she whispered, arching her breasts toward my hands.
An invitation I’d been waiting for. I cupped her breasts and savored the weight of them in my palms. So full and soft. Sweeping my thumbs over her hard nipples, barely out of the water, I caressed her breasts. She moaned.
“That feels so good.”
“Your skin feels like fine satin.” I kept my lips near her ear as I caressed her body. Her skin was as soft and smooth as I remembered.
She shifted against me, and my cock hardened even more. It was time to get out; I couldn’t do what I wanted to her here. “Let’s get out of this tub.”
Valerie shifted forward without a word. I stood and climbed out, my unruly cock hard. Grabbing a towel, I did a quick swipe to get most of the water off, then grabbed a fresh towel. Valerie rose, and I almost swallowed my tongue.
Damn, I could swear her breasts were fuller, and her legs seemed longer than before. I held out my hand, and she took it. Helping her from the tub, I gently dried her body. Tiny goosebumps rose over her skin.
Finished, I grabbed her robe and wrapped it around her. “I don’t want you getting cold.”
“I’m not cold. In fact, I’m burning up.” She leaned up and licked my jaw. “For you.”
“Fuck, baby,” I whispered.
“Oh yes, fuck me.”
The dirty talk increased my need. Keeping one hand on her waist, I turned off the jets and pulled the stopper. I glanced at her face, her eyes were soft, desire shining in them.
I guided her into the bedroom without bothering to put my robe on and stopped next to the bed. Without a word, she let her robe drop to her feet and moved out my hold to climb onto the mattress. Wiggling her pert ass at me the entire time.
“Tease.” I playfully slapped her ass.
“Oh, yes, ” she purred with another wiggle.
I groaned. Her teasing tested my patience. Did she not know how close to the edge I was? I wanted to enjoy every second of our time together. To remember it. To have fun and more. I wanted to adore her.
Patience was my friend. She shifted her ass again, and I gave her another playful swat, loving how her skin turned pink. I quickly followed her onto the mattress. “You know, once we start this, I’m not going to stop until we are both totally satisfied and unable to move unless you tell me no.”
“Let’s do it.” Her eyes sparkled.
Valerie had no idea what she’d unleased, or maybe she did. I didn’t hesitate, pushing her legs apart and kneeling between them. Her pussy was pink and puffy, probably from the hot water, because I hadn’t even touched her there yet.
That was about to change, but first a little payback teasing. Leaning over. I blew air on her pussy. Her squeal was music to my ears, and I kept going. I licked her slit and teased her clit with my tongue, enjoying her tangy taste.
“Lucas.” Her fingers tangled in my short hair.
Her touch spurred me on. This was all for her. Using my fingers, I parted her pussy lips and played. My tongue swooped in and out as my thumb played with her clit. Her hips shifted. I grinned.
I was getting to her. Excellent. Heat and need filled me, but I’d satisfy her first even if it killed me. I clamped my palms on her hips to still them and continued to tease her. Her taste hadn’t changed over the years. Good. Now let’s see if I could make her moan or, better yet, scream.