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Suddenly a fiery freedom broke loose inside her like a celebration. Instantly filling her bloodstream, it spread through her so completely her thighs and legs stiffened and her toes curled as it continued to rush from one end to the other. Lucky eased her quivering bottom back onto the bed, kissing her stomach as her legs dropped. Much slower, the commotion inside her made a second pass through her body before it had her sinking deep into the mattress.
Her vision, her senses, returned gradually, peacefully. Perspiration covered her body, and a deep and profound sense of satisfaction left her lethargic and happy.
So happy.
“Oh, my.” Having no idea how to explain the fulfillment swimming through her veins, she whispered, “That was as good as finding gold.”
If he was as smart as he thought he was, Cole would stretch out beside her and find a way for his body to absorb the need burning inside him. Or he’d walk out the door and dive into the icy river. But the taste of her, as intoxicating as any spirits he’d ever sampled from one continent to the next, had his desires too intense to discount. He had to have her.
His common sense was intact, though, at least partially. Maddie was a virgin, and taking her hard and fast as his throbbing shaft begged would hurt her. So he shifted slightly and grabbed her waist with both hands to playfully dig his fingers into her sides for a good bout of tickling.
“As good as finding gold?” he teased.
Maddie twisted beneath him, trying to escape his hands. Through her giggles, she squealed, “Better than finding gold.”
Cole stopped tickling her to run a fingertip over her lips while the mischievous glint in her blue eyes had his throat growing thick. He’d never fall in love with a woman, and hadn’t with this one, but Maddie had gotten under his skin. Deeply.
“That, I can agree with,” he answered, having been quiet too long by the tiny frown forming on her forehead. He then leaned down to sample her nipples again. They were magnificent, as was the rest of her. While he rolled his tongue over one dark tip, he twirled the other between a thumb and finger. They both turned hard again, which made his ache almost excruciating.
Her low moan had the same effect on him, and he left her long enough to rid himself of his drawers. Returning to the bed, he positioned himself above her, holding his weight off her by resting his elbows and forearms on the bed. He did lower his hips, resting his hard length atop the smooth flesh of her stomach so she’d grow used to it.
She let out a sweet sigh, and the smile on her face toyed with everything inside him. Wrapping her arms around his neck, she tugged his face downward. Kissing her was beyond belief. She gave so fully, so completely, he couldn’t explain the gratification he experienced knowing it was him she was kissing.
Her hands slid over his shoulders, down his back, where they firmly caressed his taut muscles. “Maddie,” he said, tugging his lips off hers. His breath was ragged, his need more profound than ever.
“I’m ready for more, Lucky.”
His insides soared at her honesty and enthusiasm. “It might hurt, Maddie,” he felt inclined to warn. “The first time usually does.” He wasn’t in the habit of taking virgins, had never done so, but had heard such things, and hurting her was the last thing he wanted.
“You didn’t hurt me,” she said.
“This time will be different,” he answered.
“I imagine it will be,” she chimed sweetly, seductively. “Considering you took your drawers off.”
He grinned, yet said, “I’m being serious, Maddie.”
“So am I.” She tugged his head down again and drove her tongue into his mouth demandingly. As always, her courage was as tormenting as it was endearing.
Cole slid down, aligning his body with hers, and used a hand to position himself between her legs. “I’ll go slow, darling,” he said, hoping the words would stick in his mind. His need was explosive and burning, and it would take all he had not to thrust inside her and take her on a long, sizzling ride.
She was nibbling on her bottom lip as she nodded, but it was the trust he saw in her eyes that gave him the self-discipline he needed. Gradually he entered her, drawing air deep into his lungs at the intense, perfect heat of her moist, velvet-lined channel.
Waiting, he allowed her to stretch enough to accommodate him, and then withdrew to enter her again, inching in a bit farther. The slow, unhurried pace was more intense and gratifying than driving into her ever could have been. He repeated the action several times, and sensing the next thrust would breach her maiden barrier, Cole took her mouth in a tender, passionate kiss, hoping to keep her attention as he moved his hips forward again.
