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“Come for me,” I spoke, my words a demand. “Now.”
She nodded, her eyes winced shut. Jude’s mouth opened and she pulled in one more gasp before her body clenched, her muscles going taut as she bucked hard one last time, the orgasm blasting through her. I gave myself a moment to enjoy the sight of her coming before letting loose, allowing myself to release, my cock draining deep inside of her.
Afterward, Jude fell forward, her head on my shoulder. I wrapped my arms around her, keeping her warm body close. We stayed like that for a time before she collapsed at my side.
We laid together, skin on skin, the quiet humming of the night a lullaby around us. Sadie's soft snores punctuated the silence from her spot on the floor nearby. Jude was nestled against my chest, her breath warm against my skin, her hand loosely splayed over my heart.
I couldn’t help but replay our past moments in my mind, our bodies intertwined, the whisper of her name on my lips, her touch setting my senses on fire. A part of me wondered if I've made a mistake, one that pushed us over the edge, from casual lovers to something much more complicated.
But as I looked at her curled up against me, eyes closed in peaceful slumber, I realized I couldn't have stopped it if I'd tried. She’d woven herself into the fabric of my life in a way no one else had ever done before.
With her hair splayed over my chest and her body a perfect fit against mine, the fear was replaced with a strange sense of calm. This wasn’t a mistake. This was right. This felt like home.
"What's on your mind?" Jude mumbled sleepily, her voice pulling me from my thoughts.
Her question hung in the silence for a moment. I knew I could tell her everything, all the fears, the uncertainties, but instead, I chose to keep it light, not wanting to disrupt the peacefulness of the moment.
"Can I stay the night?" I asked, a faint smile tugging at my lips.
She lifted her head to look at me, her eyes sparkling in the muted light. A smile formed on her lips. "Yes," she said softly, laying her head back on my chest. “Of course.”
Relief flooded through me, washing away any residual uncertainties. As sleep began to pull me under, I tightened my arms around her, holding her close. We fell asleep, wrapped up in each other, in the silent assurance of a shared tomorrow.
Chapter 25
Jude
The soft rustling of movement stirred me from my deep slumber. The faint light of dawn peeked through the curtains, bathing the room in a gentle glow. I sat up, looking over at Tony sprawled out on the bed, the sheets barely covering his lower body. He looked so peaceful, so beautiful in the quiet morning light, that I had to resist the urge to crawl back in beside him, to forget the world for a while longer.
Before I could give the matter too much more thought, I realized that Sadie wasn’t in the room. The noise coming from the kitchen meant Sally must’ve gotten up. I was certain Sadie had heard her and went out to investigate. I slipped out of the bed as quietly as possible, not wanting to disturb Tony's rest. The morning air was cool against my skin, raising goosebumps. Wrapping a robe around myself, I tied it securely and left the room, glancing back at the bed one last time.
My gaze lingered on Tony's sleeping form, the morning light catching on the lines and planes of his body, creating a play of shadow and light. His chest rose and fell rhythmically, the soft breaths sounding like the sweetest symphony.
His dark hair was a tousled mess, giving him an irresistible boyish charm that contrasted strikingly with his strong, rugged features. His stubbled jawline, his firm lips slightly parted in sleep, the strong sweep of his nose—he was an intoxicating blend of hard and soft, manly yet vulnerable in his slumber.
The faint rays of dawn streaming in through the half-opened blinds cast a warm, golden light on his olive skin, accentuating the smattering of freckles on his shoulders and arms, the muscles so inviting, so strong, I had to force myself to not crawl back into bed and trace their contours with my fingers.
When I’d drank my fill of the sight of him, I turned away and headed out of the bedroom.
I found Sally sitting at the island in the kitchen, cradling a steaming mug of coffee in her hands. Her eyes were fixed on Sadie, who was darting around the backyard with the uncontainable joy of a dog half her age. Sally's makeup from last night was a smudged mess, and her usually vibrant eyes were clouded with fatigue. It was clear she was feeling the effects of whatever those men slipped her.
“Morning,” I said, keeping my voice low. Last thing I wanted was to aggravate the headache she was no doubt dealing with.
"You really saved my ass last night, Jude," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "And Dr. M. I owe him a huge thank you. I'm going to visit him on Monday, tell him how grateful I am."
Before I could tell her that Tony was still there, he appeared in the kitchen doorway. His hair was a riot of dark waves, sleep tousled and wild. He was shirtless, wearing only his jeans, revealing the landscape of his chest, the hard muscles dusted with dark hair and leading down to a toned stomach.
“Morning,” he said, glancing down at his chest as if realizing in the moment how underdressed he was.
A surprised gasp left Sally's lips, her gaze widening at the sight. The coffee mug in her hand wobbled, and I reached over quickly to steady it, shooting a warning look at Tony who was failing to suppress a grin at the spectacle. His eyes met mine, the corners crinkling in a shared amusement before he moved to make himself a cup of coffee as if it were just another typical morning. But for me, it was anything but typical.
The surprise on Sally’s face quickly morphed into a mischievous grin, her eyes dancing with laughter. "Well, well, well," she cooed, her voice carrying the hint of a giggle. "Guess you thanked him for me."
My face heated up instantly, the blush I could feel spreading like wildfire. "Shut up," I shot back, aiming for an irritated tone but landing somewhere closer to sheepish. "Or I'll start banging pots and pans."
Sally chuckled lightly, but then shifted her attention to Tony. "Thank you, Dr. M," she said, gratitude clear in her voice.
“Think nothing of it,” he replied. “Just doing the right thing.Es necesariowhen you have men like those pricks out in the world, you know?”
