Chapter 24
Cassie couldn’t getout of her mom’s house fast enough. She couldn’t believe her mother had said that.
Okay, yes, she could. Her mom had basically said the same thing to her in the kitchen, but Cassie couldn’t believe she’d said it to Jesse.
They’d been dating for less than a month. Couldn’t her mom give them at least six months or so before bringing up kids?
She ran a hand over her face as Jesse slid into the driver’s seat beside her. He’d been good about it, letting her mom’s comments pass without much reaction, but he had to be bothered by it. Right?
Jesse backed out of her mom’s driveway and drove toward his condo. “What’s going on in that pretty head of yours?”
“I can’t believe she said that to you.”
“Your mom. And David, for that matter. Want to see you happy.”
Cassie blew out a breath. “And that requires me to have children?”
“In their view? Yes.”
She groaned. “I’m so sorry.”
“Don’t be. The vision of you pregnant with my child doesn’t scare me.”
Her breath caught in her throat. “What?”
Jesse chuckled. “Maybe I’ll find us a homestead and keep you barefoot and pregnant.”
“You would not.”
That only made him laugh harder. “No. Probably not. I don’t really see myself as a homesteading type of guy.”
“But the barefoot and pregnant part?”
“I’d let you wear shoes. No need to be barefoot. You might catch a cold.” The amusement in his voice was evident. He was having fun with this.
Cassie rolled her eyes. “Very funny.”
“I thought so.”
Silence filled the car for a few moments. “I’m still sorry. Mom tends to be very focused when she wants something.”
He nodded. “She’s worried about you. I’m okay with that.”
“You’d think I was still a teenager.”
“I think that’s normal behavior for parents. The last time I spent the night at my parents’, my mom brought me breakfast in bed.”
“My dad did that the last time I visited him. It was nice.”
Jesse smiled. “See.” He took the ramp off the highway. “Don’t stress so much about your mom. What she says has no bearing on my feelings toward you. Or what I plan to do to you once we’re inside my condo.”
The shift in topic took her a moment, but once she registered what he’d said, her body began to warm. All his teasing about keeping her pregnant, having to listen to her mom grill her about Jesse, and even finding the makeshift bed on the sixth floor fell by the wayside with images of him doing all sorts of wicked things to her body.
His fingers caressed the soft skin on the inside of her wrist as they took the elevator up to his condo. It was crazy. She shouldn’t be this turned on from such a simple touch, but she was. He could play her body like a well-tuned instrument without even trying. She could already feel herself getting wet.
Cassie was expecting him to pounce on her as soon as the door closed, but instead, he took her purse, tossed it onto the couch, then led her toward his bedroom.
He didn’t bother to turn on any lights once they were in his room and for some reason, that only added to the anticipation. “We’re going to push your limits tonight.”
A jolt of fear hit her belly, but it was short-lived. Jesse pulled her against him, covering her mouth with his. His tongue forced its way between her parted lips, leaving no doubt as to who was in charge of the kiss.
She clung to him, her fingers digging into his biceps as she lifted her toes to get closer.
Jesse was having none of it, though. He kept his hands firmly on her hips, holding her where he wanted her. It was both frustrating and exciting at the same time.
He backed her up against the wall before reaching for her hands. She was expecting him to lift them over her head as he had before, but instead, he brought them down to her side, then pushed them behind her back.
The next thing she knew, she was facing the wall, her breasts flat against the vertical surface and her forearms tucked against her lower back. “What?—”
“Shhh. No talking unless you’re using your safeword. Nod if you understand.”
She hesitated, then nodded. What did he mean he was going to push her boundaries?
Cassie didn’t speak the words out loud, though.
“Don’t move.” He released her wrist, leaving her standing against the wall.
She held her breath and waited for what came next. Her mind raced through the possibilities. Was he going to take her from behind? But if that was it, then where had he gone?
Jesse didn’t make her wait too long. He was back in a matter of seconds. “I’m going to bind your wrists.” That was the only warning she got before she felt his fingers curling around her wrists and wrapping them with what felt like silk.
Her reaction was automatic. She tugged at the restraints, unease pooling in the pit of her stomach.
“Breathe. You’re doing fine, baby.”
She did what he said, trying to calm her nerves. He wouldn’t hurt her. She knew that. Everything he’d done to her had given her more pleasure than she’d ever thought possible.
For that reason, she was forcing herself to keep quiet. She could do this. A part of her wanted to do this if for no other reason than to prove she could. Other women did kinky things with their men. Why couldn’t she?
Jesse pressed his chest against her back, flattening her against the wall again. His warm breath caressed her ear. She expected him to say something, give her instructions, but he didn’t.
For the longest time, he stayed there, locked against her, their bodies pressed together. Cassie began to relax, her muscles softening to the familiar feel of being surrounded by his scent, his heat.
“Good girl.” His whispered praise sent a shiver of pleasure through her.
Jesse skimmed his hands down her sides, over her hips, and around her ass until he reached the zipper at the back. He pulled the tab, and the fabric began to pull away from her body. It slid down her legs, landing at her feet.
She was wearing knee-high stockings and a pair of panties, as per his instructions. They weren’t anything fancy, really, but she did like the way the satin felt against her skin.
He traced a finger along the edge of her underwear starting at her hip and moved downward. She opened her legs to give him better access and she could almost see him smile.
The tips of his fingers played with her wet folds as they spread her moisture around. She lifted her hips, trying to get him to touch her clit, but he was having none of it.
“Patience. I promise it’ll be worth it.”
Cassie bit her lower lip, trying to keep herself in check. The more he touched her, the more frustrated she became.
Right when she thought she wouldn’t be able to take it anymore, he grazed his thumb over her clit. She felt a zing go through her and her knees nearly buckled with the sensation.
Jesse’s chest vibrated against her back. “So sensitive. I’ll have to remember that.”
Before she could decide if that was a good thing or not, he used her bound wrists to rip her away from the wall and turn her toward the bed. She was barely able to resister what was happening before he pushed her down onto the bed.
He took hold of both sides of her panties and shimmied them down her legs. Cool air brushed against her pussy as he repositioned her so her knees were on the mattress and her ass was in the air.
His hand connected to her bare flesh, making a loud slapping sound. Cassie jerked at the unexpected assault to her ass.
Another two blows landed on her backside. The burning began to grow, but so did her arousal. She was getting wetter, something she would have never thought possible before being with Jesse.
He spanked her several more times until her ass felt warm and tingly, then dipped his fingers into her pussy. “Hm. You’re so wet for me, baby.”
She strained toward his fingers, needing more as he circled her clit. But instead of giving her more, he removed his hand.
Cassie must have made a sound because he landed another firm smack on her ass. “You’ll learn to be patient and accept what I give you.”
Stifling a groan, she buried her face in the comforter.
Something pressed against her entrance, but it didn’t feel like him. Not exactly. It felt…harder, more rigid.
Whatever it was, he pushed it inside her. The next thing she knew, the thing started buzzing. She wasn’t able to keep a moan from escaping.
Jesse hummed. “Such a pretty sight.”
He ran a hand over her ass before giving the base of the vibrator a couple taps. She was trying not to make a sound, then he found her clit and began rubbing it with firm pressure. Her internal muscles clenched against the invading object.
Cassie felt her orgasm coming seconds before it happened. Jesse pressed the base of the vibrator, keeping it inside her as she rode out her climax.
She came down from her high and slumped on the bed, her legs feeling heavy. The intense energy that had been coiling inside her had released, but the vibrator didn’t stop. It continued to hum, and within minutes, she felt the energy beginning to build once more.
Jesse ran his hand over her ass and up the length of her spine. “Did you enjoy your orgasm?”
He’d told her not to speak, so she nodded.
She heard more movement. Then the bed dipped as he kneeled behind her. He opened her legs wider and the hair on the back of his thighs brushed against her.
Cassie didn’t move. She waited to see what he’d do next.
He didn’t make her wait long. Running his hand along her spine, he came to where he had her wrists bound together and traced the material circling her wrists. “I like seeing you like this. Helpless and completely at my mercy, waiting to see how I’ll pleasure you.”
A shiver ran down her spine, but this time it wasn’t because she was nervous or afraid. No, this was from pure anticipation. She wanted to see what he’d do next. This wasn’t like what happened with her first boyfriend. She wanted this, wanted everything from Jesse.
His lips pressed against her back as he kissed and licked at her skin. By the time he stopped, her skin was tingling. She wanted him inside her. She wanted to feel him warm and hard filling her. The vibrator was nice, but it wasn’t him.
Jesse’s grip on her wrists tightened. And as if he could read her mind, he pulled out the vibrator and replaced it with something much better. Him.
She tried to push back against him, but she could barely move. He had her legs so far apart and her hands were useless. She didn’t have anything to push against.
His cock stretched her, and it felt so good, but she needed more. She needed him to move. To fuck her.
He didn’t make her wait too long. Once he was balls deep inside her, he began to pull out. When he thrust forward, it wasn’t gentle. If not for his hold on her wrists, she would have found herself flat on the bed with her face buried in the mattress.
He continued to pound into her and there was nothing she could do. Sweat prickled her skin as the tension in her body coiled tighter. All she needed was some stimulation to her clit and she’d explode.
But he wasn’t touching her clit. He hadn’t gone near it since he’d made her come the last time.
The urge to beg was building with every second that passed. She bit her lip, trying to keep the words from escaping, but she didn’t know how much longer she could hold on.
A whimper left her as he pulled out of her. Cool air rushed over her hot pussy leaving her feeling raw and empty.
She gasped, startled, as Jesse lifted her and moved her like a rag doll. He climbed onto the bed, and before she knew it, he was lying beside her—only it wasn’t his face she was staring at. It was his cock.
The smell of her own sex filled her nostrils and for some reason that only added to her arousal. She leaned forward, took his cock into her mouth, and began to suck as if her life depended on it.
Jesse rewarded her by burying his face in her pussy. As he licked and sucked her very sensitive flesh, she tried to take him deeper. She’d never sixty-nined before with a guy. It was hotter than she’d thought it would be.
He began pumping his hips, driving himself deeper. She had to concentrate on her breathing so she didn’t choke, but something inside her wanted that too. She wanted whatever he was willing to give her.
His focus moved to her clit and Cassie clamped her thighs down on his head, trying to hold him in place. He didn’t seem to mind as he didn’t miss a beat.
Her climax hit her hard. She screamed around his cock as he continued to pump in and out of her mouth until his own orgasm shot down her throat.
Cassie tried to swallow as fast as she could, but there was so much, and he was still filling her mouth. She felt some escape her lips and drip down the side of her face.
Jesse pulled away and the cool air in the bedroom hit her once again. She opened her eyes, finding his form in shadow, looking down at her.
He held her gaze for a long moment, then bent to untie her wrists. As he gathered the material in his hands, she realized it was the tie he’d been wearing. She wasn’t sure she’d ever be able to look at that tie in the same way again.
After placing the tie on the back of a nearby chair, he returned to the bed and helped her up. Her legs wobbled as she stood. He steadied her, then picked her up and carried her into the bathroom.
Cassie wrapped her arms around his neck and rested her head against his chest. His heart beat strong under her ear and she breathed in the scent of him mixed with sex.
He carried her to the shower and placed her on the bench along the back before turning the water on. She braced herself for the cold, knowing how showers were when you first turned them on, but it never hit her. Jesse stood between her and the stream of water, blocking it until it had warmed.
It was probably a simple thing, him shielding her from the cold water, but it had her heart melting. He brought her to her feet, pressing their bodies together as the water, now the perfect temperature, cascaded from the showerhead.
He pressed his lips to hers in a soft kiss. “Are you all right? Are your shoulders sore?”
She brushed her fingers against his lips and looked up to meet his gaze. “I love you.”
The look in his eyes went from concerned to tender. He kissed her again. This time, his lips lingered on hers. She felt it all the way down to her toes.
When he broke their kiss, he turned her toward the wall so his chest was at her back. He brushed her hair to one side and pressed his mouth right below her ear. “I think I’ve loved you since that first night when I saw you across the room. You captivated me. Grabbed hold of my heart and you haven’t let go.”
Cassie sucked in a breath. She turned in his arms, meeting his gaze. “I feel the same.”
He brushed the back of his hand along her jaw to her hair and threaded his fingers through her long locks. “I want you in my bed every night.”
Something very feminine clenched low in her belly. “I?—”
“I know we haven’t been together that long, so I won’t ask you to move in with me. Not yet. Not officially, anyway. But I don’t like not having you in my bed. If that means I need to spend the night at your apartment sometimes, I’m willing to do that until you feel comfortable.”
She didn’t know what to say. Her heart was screaming yes, while her brain was telling her all the reasons she shouldn’t be rushing into anything with him. But one look into Jesse’s blue eyes and her heart won. “I think I can live with that.”
The side of Jesse’s mouth pulled up into a smile before he kissed her again. Something told her it wouldn’t be long before he wore down her defenses.