CAITLYN
“You deserve it,” Joshua says, his deep and gravelly voice taking my breath away. We fall onto the king-size bed and start ripping each other’s clothing off.
“I’ve been dying to get you alone,” I murmur, my hands gliding across Josh’s smooth, toned chest.
God, I’ve missed this.
“Me too,” Josh agrees, kissing down my throat as he pulls of my shirt, and unclasps my bra. He licks the valley between my breasts, before sucking one of my nipples into his mouth, and rolling it against his tongue until it’s hard.
“I need you inside me,” I say desperately, tugging on the waistband of his jeans.
Josh lays his hands over mine, stilling my movements.
“Only when I’ve got you begging for it,” he says, with an impish grin.
Before I can react, he straggles my waist, and removes my jeans, then slowly slides down my body. His hands pin my arms in place, as he nudges my legs apart with his knee. He inclines his head, pressing his mouth to my burning core, as my hands fist into his hair.
Josh is like a magician with his mouth and tongue, the way he sucks on my clit, or swirls his tongue around my opening. He knows exactly the right spots to hit, and when to increase his pace, so soon my hips are jerking.
“Oh god, I’m going to come,” I pant breathlessly.
I feel myself on the brink, and then Josh slowly pulls away, smirking.
“Beg for it, Caitlyn,” he demands, looking like Adonis, as the sun shines through the curtains, and ripples across his muscled body.
“I’m begging you, Josh. Make love to me.”
Smiling, Josh repositions himself, and plunges inside me, and I shatter almost instantly. No one has ever done the things to my body that Josh does. As I feel the pieces of me slowly coming back together, I ride on the high of our joined bodies.
I come a second time, as Josh reaches his own climax with a grunt, and then he collapses on top of me. Careful not to crush me under his weight, he rolls us both to our sides, and strokes his fingers through my hair.
“I love you, Caitlyn,” he says.
I go still for a moment, my eyes flying open.
“I’m sorry, that was too soon,” Josh stammers in reply.
I stare deeply into his eyes, feeling my heart swell. “No, it was perfect. I love you too, Josh.”
Safe and secure in Josh’s arms, I drift off into a peaceful sleep.
I’m awoken a short time later by Josh gently shaking my shoulder. “We should probably shower, and head down for dinner,” he says.
I open my eyes properly and look around the room. The sun is still high on the horizon. “What time is it?”
“Just after seven,” Josh informs me, sitting up.
“Wow. you really wore me out.” We both laugh as I sit up too and pull the sheet up over my naked body. “I don’t want to leave our room -- at least, not tonight. Let’s order room service.”
“No objections from me,” Josh replies, reaching over to the nightstand to grab the room service menu.
While we wait for the food, Josh and I take a shower, and under the stream of hot water, we’re unable to keep our hands off each other. He presses me against the tile of the shower wall, pinning my arms above my head, and hooking my legs over his waist, as he enters me.
For the second time that day, Josh does amazing things to my body, and an earth-shattering orgasm rocks through me, leaving me limp and satisfied.
Later, we sit on the balcony in spa-provided robes, as we eat lobster rolls and drink Champagne.
“What do you want to do tomorrow?” Josh asks, as we look out of the spa grounds.
“I’d love to go for a swim. And then maybe a message, before finishing up in the sauna?”
Josh smiles. “Sounds good to me. I’ll book everything before we go to bed.
The following day, Josh and I spend it relaxing, and doing all the things we suggested the previous evening.
The weather is amazing, so swimming in the outdoor pool is fantastic.
Plus, Josh looks super-hot with water droplets glistening on his body.
After our swim, we head back to our room for lunch, where we quickly find ourselves exploring each other’s bodies again.
I just can’t get enough.
Josh is an amazing lover, and my appetite for him is insatiable.
We have to drag ourselves out of our room after lunch, but we want to make use of the facilities while we’re here, and we spend the afternoon getting massages, and relaxing in the sauna.
That evening, Josh books a river cruise for dinner, and we sit on the deck of the boat, as the sun sets, to enjoy a fresh sea-food dinner.
“I’m having such an amazing time,” I say, reaching across the table for his hand. “Thank you for spoiling me like this.”
Josh smiles and rubs the pad of his thumb across the back of his head. “I meant it when I said you deserved it, Caitlyn. I love you, and I want to spend every day making you feel special.”
I blush and look away, wondering what I did to deserve such a perfect guy.
After a dessert of cheesecake, and fresh strawberries, we leave the boat, and head back to our room for our final night at the spa.
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It’s hard to actually want to leave the spa, and return to reality, but as check-out time looms, I know Josh and I can’t put it off any longer.
“Don’t worry, we’ll come back as soon as we can,” Josh says, as if reading my thoughts.
I smile. “I hope so. It’s beautiful here, and I've had the best time.”
“We’ll have to come for a whole week next time,” Josh says, as he carries mine and his cases to his car.
“I better hurry up and breed Bella with Bruno then, so I can pay my share,” I say lightly. I appreciate Josh treating me this time, but after how imbalanced my relationship with David was, I want things to be even between me and Josh.
He seems to understand, and nods. “Don’t worry. We’ll just save all our spare money by having dates at our houses until we can afford to come back.”
Josh, with the wealth of the Braddock clan behind him, could probably spend every weekend at the spa, but I appreciate him understanding that not all of us have billions in our bank accounts.
“Well, staying at home does have its advantages. We can always be naked,” I say with a playful smile.
“Only at your place. I don’t want Tucker getting any ideas,” Josh jokes, though we both know he’s the only man I’d ever look at.
“I’d love to invite you back tonight but--”
“You need to pick Bella up from Amber?” Josh finishes for me, and I smile. “It’s cool. Ryan texted me earlier inviting me to a family dinner tonight.”
I love how close all the Braddock’s are, even if Josh’s brothers can be a little intimidating at times. I have no siblings, it was just me and mom growing up, so I’m slightly envious of the relationship Josh has with his brothers. Though I have Amber, and she’s practically a sister to me.
“I was actually thinking of telling them about us,” Josh continues.
I bite my bottom lip. It’s not that I don’t want Josh’s brothers to know we’re dating, but well, they’re more than a little intimidating. Ryan especially. The oldest Braddock Brother has a reputation as a ruthless businessman, and I hope he approves of mine and Josh’s relationship.
“If you’re not ready, I can hold off,” Josh says.
My gaze softens, and my fears melt away. “No, it’s cool. I know how important they all are to you. I want to meet them too. I only really know Tucker.”
“Don’t worry, I’m sure they will love you as much as I love you.”
Warmth floods my body at Josh’s words, and I take his hand. “I love you, too.”
The drive back home is much too fast for my liking, and before I’m ready, it’s time for me and Josh to part.
“I’ll call you later,” he promises, as I press my lips to his in a slow, sweet kiss.
“I look forward to it,” I say, then slip out of the car.
“Do you want me to grab your case?” Josh calls out of the open car window.
“No, I’m, good,” I say, hefting the case out of his trunk. I can more than manage it, and besides, if he comes up to my apartment, I know I’ll never be able to let Josh go.
I wave and pull the case behind me as I make my way into my building.
After a quick shower, and change of clothing, I’m on my way over to Amber’s, to collect my chow-chow from my best friend. And of course, tell her about how wonderful the weekend was.
Bella must sense my arrival, as she starts barking as I walk up the driveway to Amber’s house, and when my best friend opens the door, she has to restrain the dog to stop her bounding out.
“I missed you too,” I tell Bella, as I ruffle her ears.
“Did you miss me too? Or were you too occupied with Josh?” Amber teases, as we make our way down the hall, and into her kitchen.
“Of course, I missed you,” I say, hugging my best friend. “In fact, I owe you a huge thank you.”
I pull back and reach into my purse, producing a sea-shell necklace I bought at a gift shop in Southampton.
Amber raises a brow. “What’s all this? You don’t have to thank me for looking after Bella. You know I’m more than happy to do it.”
“I know, but I still appreciate it. And I want to thank you for encouraging me to go for things with Josh. We had the best weekend.”
Amber grins. “I have wine in the fridge. Let’s order takeout, and you can tell me everything.”
I laugh, and settle at the breakfast bar for a proper girl’s night in.
We order pizza from a local place, and settle in the living room with the wine, and some light music in the background, as I tell my best friend about my wonderful weekend.
“And he told me he loves me,” I say, finishing my story.
Amber smiles. “About time! And you told him you love him back, right?”
I giggle. “Of course. I know it’s fast, but. God, Amber, I’ve never felt like this before. I had no idea a relationship could be so good. I can’t believe I wasted so much time with David, when I could have been happy with Josh.”
Amber rolls her eyes. “I won’t say I told you so--”
“No, you were right. I should have listened. Thank you for always having my back.”
Amber shrugs like it’s nothing. “Hey, we may not be related by blood, but you’re still my sister. That’s what families do.”
I wrap my arms around Amber, pulling her into a tight embrace. “I love you.”
“I love you too, doofus,” she says with a giggle.
Wanting in on the action, Bella jumps onto the couch with us, and we collapse into a pile of laughter and barking.