Chapter Eight #2
He exhaled deeply, his gaze fixed on the rippling water.
“There’s so much at stake. The mission to rescue my sister.
..it’s overwhelming at times. I’m constantly battling my inner fears, wondering if we’ll succeed and get her and all the other captives out.
I never get this nervous when I do my work for the CIA.
The work I do is important, sure, but it doesn’t concern me personally.
This is different. Megan’s my family. She means the world to me. ”
Emily reached over, interlocking her fingers with his. “I know the risks are high, Carter. But you’ve faced so many challenges before. You’re going into this with all the intel and resources you need to succeed. I believe in you.”
Carter turned to look at her, vulnerability evident in his eyes. “I just can’t bear the thought of losing her—of losing anyone I love, especially you.”
Emily felt her heart swell with a mixture of love and determination. “Then you’ll make sure that doesn’t happen. It will be okay.”
He smiled weakly, squeezing her hand. “Thank you. Your optimism...it’s inspiring.”
Emily chuckled, leaning in to press a gentle kiss on his cheek. “Well, someone has to be the beacon of hope. But don’t forget, I draw strength from you too. We balance each other out.”
“You’re incredible,” he said, leaning in to give her a soft kiss.
But the moment their lips met, a need unlike any Emily had ever felt overtook her and she crushed her lips to his and kissed him back with every ounce of passion she possessed.
Carter took no time to surrender to the intensity of the moment either.
Emily wrapped her arms around him tightly, pulling him closer as their kiss deepened.
The electricity between them was palpable and it wasn’t long before the intensity of the moment overtook them both, leaving her with no doubt as to where the kiss was headed.
Carter roamed his hands over Emily’s curves and she moaned softly into his mouth. Their bodies moved together in perfect harmony, the heat between them building with every passing moment.
Finally, they broke apart, gasping for air. Emily looked up at Carter and met his eyes, which were dark with desire.
“I need you,” she whispered.
A low groan sounded in Carter’s throat, and he pulled her to him, kissing her with ferocious hunger.
He pressed her down onto the forest bed and the weight of him as he came down on top of her was utterly perfect.
He was already hard and as he pressed himself against her, she gasped, wanting more.
Needing more. Her heart thudded as he kissed his way down her neck.
She arched her back, giving him better access to her sensitive flesh. His fingertips traced sensual circles down her sides, and Emily felt a delicious shudder pass through her.
“Carter,” she breathed, her voice barely audible, “I need to feel you inside me.”
He didn’t need to be asked twice. His fingers found the zipper on her jeans and slid it down before tugging her jeans down her hips.
His sensual smile touched her heart, and before she knew what was happening, he was climbing off her to pull off his top and remove his jeans.
She sat up and watched him strip, illuminated as he was by the hot midday sun behind his back.
She pulled her t-shirt over her head and tossed it aside then did the same with her jeans.
All the while, Carter’s gaze raked over her hungrily.
Emily leaned forward and pressed a kiss to the swells of his pecs, her mouth watering with desire. She ran her hand down his chest, her fingertips tracing over the lines of his muscles.
Carter’s skin was hot under her hand, and he groaned as her fingertips grazed over his nipples.
His eyes closed as she trailed her hand down further, past his stomach to the front of his briefs.
His breathing turned shallow as her fingers brushed over the bulge she found there.
She lightly pressed her hand against it, and he groaned, his hips thrusting forward in invitation.
She gave him a naughty smile and hooked her finger in the front of his briefs and tugged him toward her before pushing him to sit down beside her.
Once seated, Emily straddled his lap, her arms wrapped around his neck as they continued to kiss with slow, drugging kisses.
She felt his hands caress her lower back before slipping under her panties and moving upward to cup her ass.
Sensation coursed through her body, and she groaned against his mouth. She felt the warmth of his fingers as he moved them in circles over the curve of her cheeks, and Emily pressed herself against him desperately.
She broke their kiss and lowered her lips to his neck, kissing and licking her way down, to the expanse of his smooth chest. She trailed her lips over his skin, enjoying the salty taste of him against her tongue.
She bent her head lower, pressing kisses down to his stomach, and Carter groaned. He pulled her back up to him, and their lips met again in a fierce kiss. Emily marveled at the feel of his warm skin under her hands.
He rolled them then slid a hand between them and down to cup her mound. She gasped as his finger dipped lower to graze over her clit. Emily spread her legs wider to give him better access, and he pressed a finger to her core, pushing her panties to the side.
When his finger moved in and out of her slowly, she bucked against him eagerly, gasping as he pressed another finger inside her.
His other hand move up her side, and he teased her nipple through the lacey material of her bra, making her gasp.
She touched her lips to his and moaned into his mouth when he pressed his fingers deeper.
Emily felt the tension build within her, and it rose and rose until it became too much to bear. Her head fell back, and she clung to him tightly, shuddering as she rode out her orgasm. Carter’s arms wrapped around her, and he pressed a kiss to her forehead, offering her support.
Emily turned her head to look at him, and kissed his cheek. Her heart swelled as she stared into his beautiful eyes, and she slid her fingers through his soft hair.
“That was amazing,” she said, her voice huskier than usual.
Carter grinned up at her. “I’m glad.”
He was laying on his back now, his hands behind his head.
The strong planes of his chest were open to her, and she took the opportunity to explore them with her fingertips.
She traced over his pecs, the firm muscle, and down his abdomen before following her fingers with her mouth and tongue.
She grinned, as she discovered a few sensitive spots nestled in his happy trail.
Carter’s breathing was ragged, and she could see the outline of his erection straining against the fabric of his briefs. She slid her hand inside and stroked it over the hot hard lines of his cock, making him hiss.
“Jesus,” he bit out as she took him in her hand and began to stroke.
He grabbed her shoulders and pulled her up so that his face was level with hers. She could see the hunger in his eyes.
“Ride me,” he begged.
Emily got to her knees and pulled off her panties. She could feel his eyes on her as she hooked her thumbs in the waistband of his briefs and tugged them down his legs.
Her core was wet and swollen, and she was desperate for him to touch her again. As if reading her thoughts, Carter trailed his fingers between her legs, and then pressed inside of her. He teased her with one finger, and then slipped two inside of her, making her moan. She was so wet for him.
She looked down and watched him and could see the desire he had for her in the depth of his eyes.
Carter pulled his fingers out of her and brought them to his mouth. She watched as he sucked her juices off them and moaned.
“You taste incredible.”
She pressed against his chest to get him to lie down then straddled him and reached between them position his cock at her entrance.
She slid down on him and groaned as he breached her, shuddering as her body adjusted to the invasion of his rock-hard erection within her wet depths.
Within minutes, she was rocking her hips, grinding herself against him.
Carter tangled his hands in her hair as he urged her to move faster. Emily’s breasts bounced as she rode him, and he leaned his head up to capture a nipple in his mouth. He teased it with his teeth and tongue, while she groaned in pleasure.
His eyes burned as he looked up at her, and he reached between them. Emily gasped as his finger found her clit, and he began to massage it.
“Come for me again Emily, I want to feel you come all over my cock.”
The dirty words falling from his lips were all she needed to tip her over the edge.
She felt the pleasure build within her, her body trembling with the anticipation of her release.
Carter’s fingers worked faster, and she moaned, her head falling back as finally fell over the edge of the precipice and rode out her orgasm.
She sat back, still straddling him, her breathing harsh and shallow. Then she started to ride him in earnest. Carter watched, his eyes half closed, as she ground down on him, his hands on her hips guiding her. “That’s it, harder,” he urged.
Emily slammed her hips down, taking him as deep inside of her as he would go.
“Fuck,” he bit out. “That feels so good.”
She sat up and rode him harder, waiting for the spasms of his orgasm. She could see the pleasure in his face, and she chased his release. He grabbed her hips with a bruising grip then thrust up inside her one last time before he grunted and stilled, emptying himself inside her.
Finally, his eyes flew open, and he sat up, wrapping his arms around her. Emily struggled for breath as he hugged her, and she realized that she would never be able to get enough of him.
“That was incredible,” he breathed against her ear, pulling her tight against him.
She hid her face in the crook of his neck, enjoying the feel of his arms around her. Carter made her feel amazing. She felt safe with him, and he made her feel attractive and loved, too. He was more than she had ever thought to ask for in a man.
She sighed as he stroked his hands down her back. “I don’t want to let you go,” she whispered.
“Me, either,” he said. “I could stay here with you like this forever.”
And as they sat there, side by side, drawing strength from one another, the weight of the impending mission seemed a little lighter.
The world around them, with its natural beauty and serenity, served as a reminder of what was at their fingertips, a chance at love, happiness, and a future filled with possibilities.
They had lost themselves in the beauty of nature and each other’s company. But reality was bound to knock at their door, and it did when Carter’s phone started ringing.
His face grew serious as he glanced at the caller ID. “It’s Seb,” he murmured, answering the call. “Talk to me.”
Emily could hear the urgency in Seb’s voice, even from a distance. “Team’s landed, Carter. It’s time to regroup.”
Nodding, even though Seb couldn’t see him, Carter replied, “Understood. We’re on our way back.”
They got dressed quickly then started to pack their belongings when Emily’s phone vibrated, the screen displaying her workplace’s number. She felt a sudden dread. Glancing at Carter, she answered, “Hello?”
“Emily, it’s Dr. Sanders. We need you to come in. Something urgent has come up,” the voice on the other end said.
Emily’s eyes darted to Carter, who was shaking his head frantically, signaling her not to agree. She bit her lip, contemplating her next words. “Of course, I’m on my way.”
As she hung up, she could see the concern etched on Carter’s face. “Em, it won’t be safe for you there today.”
“I know,” she whispered, trying to calm him. “I’ll go in to see what they want, and then I’ll make an excuse, maybe say I’m feeling sick, and come straight home.”
Carter held her face gently, his eyes searching hers. “Promise?”
She nodded, giving him a small smile. “I promise.”
The drive back was filled with tension. She dropped Carter off at his parents’ house and could feel his eyes on her car until she was out of sight, heading towards the unknown at her workplace.
She only hoped that whatever was going on there could be dealt with swiftly so she could get home before the team infiltrated the building.