Asper the doctor's instructions she was finally able to take a proper showerforty-eight hours after surgery. Technically that meant she could remove thesterile-strip bandages and look at her breast, but Salene couldn't find thecourage, opting to change them away from the mirror. Using Gabriel's bathroomwas odd at first especially considering he made her keep the door ajar. Thatdecision consisted of them arguing back and forth over the likelihood of herfalling or her needing him for any reason—he won the argument. The odd feelingof using the large bathroom quickly wore off. The grand tiled shower had abouta thousand different faucets including a rain waterfall feature, taking ashower was utter luxury. As for their relationship the air between them seemedso surreal somehow, all the animosity was completely gone replaced by aresonating mutual attraction. Every suggestive word caused the man's eyes todarken with want as he fought to maintain his doctor ordered restraint. Thedark promise was still there, however, only heightening her nervous expectationfor the day they would come together.
Todaywas different, the tranquil routine of her recovery was broken by her follow-upappointment. With the minimal inspection she had the courage to do on her own,Salene was able to tell that the overall size of her breast has definitelyreduced, which was the goal. However, now she found herself worrying aboutaspects she never even considered before the surgery. All she can think of waswhat if the price of reducing her breasts cost her to have ugly scarred breastfor life.
Onthe way to the clinic, it was evident to see she was lost in her anxiousthoughts. Like a silent pillar of support, Gabriel waited patiently next to heras she stared out the waiting room window. The exam however, went a lot betterthan she was imagining. The doctor removed the strips covering her scars infront of the mirror on the opposite wall. The sight of her breasts made Salenenearly cry in relief. They were everything she could have dreamed of and more.Two normal C size breast sat high on her chest with a subtle pinkish anchorlike scar towards the bottom. The doctor promised the scars would fade withtime and the use of the cream she prescribed.
Nowstanding in the master bathroom, Salene stared at her reflection through thefoggy mirror. Running her fingers down the curve of her breasts she let each ofher fingers strum over the tips of her nipples. The doctor warned her theremight be some nerve damage resulting in numbness around her nipples, thatshould fade away over time with the body's natural healing. Watching herfingers glide over to the brownish pink bud Salene's breath caught in herthroat in fear when she didn't register the feeling. No, she breathed deeplyshe was just panicking, she told herself besides it was only the second weeksince the surgery.
Grabbingthe man's long-sleeve flannel shirt off the counter, she slipped it onbuttoning it up. Exiting the bathroom, Salene smiled softly at Gabriel, who wasstanding near his dresser looking at his phone. Wearing a pair of longbasketball shorts and no shirt Salene inwardly sighed at his sculpted body.
Seeingthe worried look on her face he gave her a quizzical look. "What's wrong?"
"It'snothing I was just…" Salene was going to make up an excuse, but Gabrielcut her off.
"Comehere," Gabriel put down his phone and crooked his finger towards herbeckoning her to come forth."
Slowlyshe rounded the bed to his side, sitting on the edge of the bed Gabriel grabbedher hand, tugging her closer to him until she stood practically between hisknees.
"Tellme," he urged patiently as his thumbs softly rubbed the back of her handsin comfort.
Lookinginto his molten gaze, Salene just wanted to crumple against him and tell himeverything running through her mind. She wanted his arms around her again justlike the night of the storm repelling all of her worries with his warmstrength. Dammit, why did he do this to her, normally she was stronger thanthis.
"It'sreally nothing I swear, it's just that," she paused feelingself-conscious. "I tend to worry."
Smilinghandsomely, he leaned back and gave her a teasing look. "Oh, I'venoticed." He paused releasing her hands letting his own settle around herwaist. "I have also noticed how good my shirts look on you."
Tryingher best to ignore the flare of heat that stirred within her she pressed on.
"WellI'm just a little worried because the doctor said there might be some nervedamage," Salene watched distractedly as he began to unbutton the last twobuttons of the shirt. "I… I tried… But I couldn't feel any… Gabriel!"She whispered in shock as he unbuttoned past her blue panties bringing his faceinches away from her hot center.
"Goon," he said as if he wasn't the cause of the interruption. "You weresaying you were worried you might have lost feeling in your breast." Headded helpfully.
SwallowingSalene shifted nervously on her feet. "Well yes and I read some women evenhave complications breastfeeding when they have children later on."
Hotrough hands dipped past the practically open flaps of her shirt and settledonto her bare waist searing right to her soul. Gripping his shoulders insupport Salene bit her lip to stifle the forthcoming moan. Sliding his handsdown, his fingers bit into her plump flesh of her ass pulling her close untilhis forehead hit her stomach.
"Gabriel,"she moaned softly clutching at the hot skin on his shoulders. Her body wastingling like mad at the intimate proximity.
Greeneyes briefly glanced up at her before focusing back on his prize before him.Inhaling deeply, he nipped at the tender flesh right above the elastic band ofher panties sending delicate tremors of awareness down her spine. Standing upGabriel crowded her close letting both of his hands glide up from her asssettling high on her waist again.
"Soyou are worried about something that may or may not happen in the futurecorrect?"
Whenhe put it like that it only made her feel foolish, instinctively she wanted tostep back, but the grip he had around her waist was firm.
"Despitewhat may or may not happen in the future," Gabriel pulled her close untilshe could feel the evidence of his growing desire press against her stomach."I have a feeling you will be an excellent mother."
Thesubject of children wasn't something she meant to bring up, Salene was justventing her worries, but she couldn't deny the rush of heat he caused by hiswords. Boldly Salene pushed herself up onto her toes pressing her lips againsthis firm lips. Gabriel reacted to the kiss with a fierce intensity as if hiscontrol was already at its brink and she pushed it over the edge. Vaguely shecould hear the remaining buttons of her shirt pop off as he snatched the fabricapart. Opening her mouth to his Salene cried out softly as he deepened the kissstealing the rest of her breath away. The feeling of his callused handspressing against her breast ever so gently caused her to jump. Gently his thumbworked her nipple back-and-forth and side to side until she broke the kiss witha ragged moan.
"Nowthe other," he teased her mercilessly as he shifted her to the crook ofhis arm letting her already weakened body dip backward slightly.
Withher mind in a fog of chaotic desire, Salene had no warning of the sensation ofhis teeth scraping across her other unattended nipple. Letting out a small crySalene clutched at the powerful shoulders as he took her cry as a sign formore. Closing his mouth over the assaulted nipple, he sucked it violently.Arching back completely on the support of his arm Salene cried out. Theintensity of the damp heat between her legs was unlike anything she had everfelt before, Salene would do anything at this point to make him satiate theneed he was causing.
Tracinghis tongue one last time around the pink scarring underneath her breastsGabriel pulled her straight to meet his kiss. By now she was completely at hiswill, and he knew it.
Nippingbruisingly at her lips he smiled cruelly. "Well, you can go ahead and putyour worries to bed sweetheart."
Outof her mind with want all Salene could do was stare, her lips she could feelwere swollen into a pout while her curls were absolutely everywhere. This manwas nothing like her past lovers, no polite kisses no slow advances. This manwas a pirate who planned on taking everything from her as she begged—and shewanted him to.
"Stayvery still," his words were low and rough in his command.
