EPILOGUE
Aurelio lifted the luggage out of the car, the old girl still warm from the drive. He threw one bag over his shoulder, grabbed the handle of another, and walked toward the house. Mia emerged from the door; arms crossed as she regarded him.
“Aurelio!” she exclaimed, rushing down to take the bags. “That’s too much!”
“It’s fine,” he chuckled, feeling great. The last three months of physical therapy had paid off—he was almost back to 100%. “I promise.” He let her grab the bag from his hand and continued past her. Mia sighed, lifting her hand to her forehead, the diamond on her finger sparkling in the sunlight. Aurelio would always love the sight of that ring on her hand. She followed him, the bag heavy.
“Your physical therapist said you needed to take it easy. Just because you feel good doesn’t mean you can overdo it,” she called after him as he entered the house. “All those stops we made because you felt stiff.” She said, behind him. Aurelio rolled his eyes, dropping the bag in their new home. The two-story fixer-upper was a project for sure, but the money from the sale of the racetrack had made this possible and fueled their trip here.
“Not my fault you make me stiff, beautiful.” He joked, turning to face her.
Mia let the bag fall into the threshold, wiping her brow. She gave him the finger, her smile betraying her. Even after all these months, she still took his breath away. He winked at her, moving closer.
“I needed to relieve the pressure.” He continued, Mia eyed him as he moved closer. “I told you before, its hard to drive hard.” Mia gave a chuckle, turning to close the door.
He had never let anyone drive Baby, but when they loaded up with Tony and Matty, he had been more than happy to let her take the wheel. Now Baby sat proudly in the driveway, the old girl parked right next to her. For the first time in his life, Aurelio wasn’t worried about how fast they drove; he only cared about who was along for the ride. From now until forever, he wanted that person to be Mia.
Her back to him, and before she could protest, he lifted her, spinning her around and planting his lips on hers. Mia laughed, her anger melting away. Her arms wrapped around his neck as their mouths melded together. He grabbed her butt, her legs wrapping around his waist as he carried her into the empty living room. Moving slowly, he placed her down on the floor, the smooth wood against her skin making her dress ride up. Aurelio’s eyes darkened, his hand sliding up her leg.
“Aurelio,” Mia warned, her own desire flickering in her eyes. “Stop.”
“You sure?” he murmured, leaning closer to kiss her neck, his hand still climbing. “It’s been hours since our last pit stop.” He kissed her chest, the exposed skin getting goosebumps under his touch.
“Matty’s taken Tony to his apartment, so we’re alone.” His fingers trailed along her skin, sending goosebumps racing as he passed her knee, moving toward her inner thigh.
“Your brothers aren’t expecting us for dinner until five, and it’s only two,” he teased, letting his hand brush her panties and pulling them down.
“Plenty of time, don’t you think?” She moaned as he kissed her, the strap of her dress slipping to the side.
“Aurelio,” she breathed, now pleading. “Please.” He let out a groan of his own, his chest rumbling as his fingers slid to her wetness. He felt her legs spread, inviting him in. She met his gaze, pulling her dress down as her breasts spilled free. Aurelio’s eyes darkened further as he moved to her nipple, biting it gently between his teeth and flicking it with his tongue.
“God,” she gasped, arching her back against him. “Fuck, Aurelio.” Her eyes closed in pleasure. He trailed his mouth down her front, her dress riding higher as he withdrew his fingers. Positioning himself between her legs, he gripped her tightly, hands under her butt. He kissed her inner thigh, looking up to meet her gaze before lowering his mouth to her pussy, licking her softly. She moaned, his tongue swirling around her. He could feel her climax rising, knew she was close as he slid his fingers back inside her, sucking her clit while his tongue pushed in and out, flicking her as it traveled along her slit. He glanced up again, finding Mia’s eyes on him, waiting, begging. Aurelio grinned.
“Scream.”