Chapter 13
Chapter Thirteen
JOSIE
I stared into Tate’s eyes, feeling as if I had broken through a wall I didn’t even know existed. I was beyond aroused and spun tight with him in this deeply sensual, fiery hot, and intimate connection. It felt as if there were strands of electricity shimmering between us.
He rocked his hips up before looking down and saying, “Watch.”
I had never felt so unguarded with anyone.
All of my barriers had fallen. No man had ever asked me what I needed or wanted.
As I looked down to watch the slow slide of his thick cock in and out of me, it was the most intensely arousing thing I had ever seen.
I was drenched with arousal where he was sheathed inside me.
We watched together through several strokes.
“Tate…” I pleaded.
“Tell me what you need.” His eyes lifted to mine again. “Do you need this?” My eyes dropped down as he brought two fingers over my swollen clit, circling with a light touch.
Pleasure spun faster and faster inside, tightening to an almost unbearable point.
His palm slid up my back, levering me forward to bring his mouth to mine in an open kiss.
He thrust upward once more, increasing the friction over my clit.
My mind went blank. It felt as if I flew apart while I gasped his name.
I felt his hand tighten on my hip as he shuddered. “Josie…”
He held me close when I collapsed against him, my entire body trembling.
I rested against his chest. For several long moments, I could feel our hearts pounding together.
My breath gradually began to slow, and the haze cleared from my mind.
For a split second, I was startled. I had just had the most intense encounter with my friend.
The flicker of shock passed, and my lips curled into a smile.
“What are you smiling about?” he asked.
I loved the way I could feel the rumble of his words against my cheek from where my head was curled into the crook of his shoulder.
“How do you know I’m smiling?” I lifted my head, still smiling.
“I could feel it,” he said, his grin unfurling slowly.
A giggle slipped out, and he started laughing. “Why are we laughing?” I asked a few seconds later.
“Does it matter why?”
I studied him. “No, I don’t think it does.”
We sobered simultaneously. He lifted a hand and trailed his knuckles down my cheek.
“Is this when we feel awkward?” I asked, surprised by my own honesty.
“I don’t know, is it?”
I blinked before shaking my head. “I don’t want it to be.”
“Then let’s agree it doesn’t have to be.”
He gave me a fierce kiss before I climbed off his lap.
A little while later, Tate adjusted the covers around my shoulders. “Are you warm enough?”
I was toasty warm and more relaxed and comfortable than I could recall ever being. A tiny voice tried to shout out, warning me that maybe I was a little too comfortable.
“Josie?” he prompted.
The low rasp of his voice sent a scatter of sparks through me. Although I knew I was attracted to Tate, acting on it had taken everything up a notch.
“Right here,” I said, lightly tapping his chest.
We’d already discussed that Tate would get up before me to make sure he was downstairs when Kara woke up. He assured me Kara would be thrilled to have me as a guest until the heater was fixed.
I was curled against his side. This version of Tate, muscled and strong, was altogether unlike the Tate I recalled.
He’d been handsome back in high school, and I’d seen him a few times when I’d been home to visit, but I hadn’t paid much attention.
The lanky young man from high school was now hardened and strong.
There was a dusting of hair on his chest and even a few scars.
I didn’t like thinking that those probably came from being a hotshot firefighter. He didn’t exactly have a safe job.
“I’m going to guess you're warm enough?” he asked with a low chuckle.
“Yes. Much warmer than trying to make do without a heater in my place.”
“I’m gonna get that fixed as soon as I can.”
“It’s no rush as long as I can stay here.”
“You can stay here as long as you need,” he replied.
I felt the curve of my lips against his shoulder. Maybe I should’ve worried about this, but I didn’t really feel like it right now. I wanted to savor these moments.