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“You’re right. He could easily hurt someone or kill them.” Rob closes his eyes and exhales sharply. “I’ve seen it happen more times than I care to remember. Abuse should never be tolerated.”
“No one should be subjugated to that.” A shiver racks me, regardless of the spring heat.
Rob draws me closer and kisses my forehead. “I’m proud of you for standing up.”
“Rob?” I cling to him, wrapping my leg around his thigh. “Why are you doing this for me?”
“I love you. I’ve always loved you.” His breath ghosts over my cheek.
Fireworks ignite in my chest at those three little words. I close my eyes.
“I want to cherish you. Protect you. Love you. It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do.”
“But why?” I ask, inhaling the scent of him and committing it to memory. “I’m broken and difficult.”
“We’re all broken, sweetheart.” He rests his hand on my hip, drawing small circles with his thumb. “But that doesn’t mean you’re not worthy of my love.”
His words leave me breathless and confused, but I hear truth ringing in their depths. I try to disentangle myself from his embrace, but he grips me tighter.
“Don’t push me away.” His murmured plea makes me stop. “I’m not asking you to get married and start a family. I’m not even asking you to move in with me. I would never ask you to sacrifice anything for us to work. I’m willing to take it slow if that’s what you need.”
The tears finally spill free. He swipes them away with the pad of his thumb. For years I kept him at arm’s length because I was terrified of letting myself feel anything for him. Because I valued him too much to have him disappear from my life if he didn’t feel the same way.
“I love you, Rob.” A whimper breaks out when the words leave my mouth.
With crushing tenderness, he presses his lips to mine. Every ounce of tension leaves me at the loving expression. He deepens the kiss, exploring with reverence. He pulls me close, pressing our bodies together, tangling our legs and tongues. I want to get lost in him and never resurface.
Rob, with all his faults, is the only man who has ever seen the true me.
The friction building between us reaches the point of desperation. My hips grind against his thigh. Naked and needy, I climb on top of him, straddling his thighs. He’s hard and ready, his cock brushing my slick pussy.
He grips my hips tight as I guide him to where I want him. One thrust and I gasp when he’s buried deep inside me. Emotions pulse through me in waves, I rest my head against his chest and take several deep breaths, trying to ground myself.
His hand comes around the back of my neck, tender, soothing against my skin. I meet his gaze. He’s grinning. My heart does a little flip.
I buck my hips against his, and a groan of pleasure tears from his throat.
“Do it again, baby.” He sucks in a breath when I repeat the action. “Take what you need.”
“Oh, I intend to.”
Bracing my hands on the bed beside his head, I find my rhythm. His eyes drift closed as I ride his cock, grinding my hips against his to fan the flames higher.
Our mixed moans echo in the dark room. The speed of my panting gasps increases as my orgasm builds. I need more of him, and my release hovers just out of reach.
As if sensing my frustration, Rob switches our positions and drives deeper, pushing me into the mattress. I wrap my legs around him and meet his thrusts with my own.
This is what I want. What I need.
I dig my nails into his skin, holding tight. He kisses me hard, doubling his efforts.
A cry rips from my throat as I reach the pinnacle and tumble over the other side. Pleasure rocks through me with the force of a tidal wave, leaving me trembling and sensitive.
Rob takes his own release. His warmth fills me, leaving me sticky and sated. I’ve never been more content.
“You okay?” He lifts his weight off me and searches my face.
“I’m fabulous.” I arch up and kiss his lips softly.
