Stripped Bare (12 page)
She screamed his name or at least she did in her head. She had no idea if it ever made it out as air didn’t seem to be reaching her lungs as she gasped and rode the orgasm out. Shep continued to pound inside her his cock keeping her in the moment and forcing her even higher.
She definitely heard him moan her name as he thrust deep and held still locked in place as he spilled into the condom. She could feel the heat as it surrounded them pulling them under. Both of them gasped for breath as they stayed wrapped in one another his cock a solid weight in her pussy. Stace still had tiny
tremors,
aftershocks that kept bursting in her body making her catch her breath every few seconds. Finally with a moan she collapsed onto the bed.
Shep followed her then slowly rolled off her, his cock slipping free as he sprawled to his back beside her. She turned her head to look at him and their eyes met. She was falling in love with him. The smile that tilted his lips, the way his eyes lightened in the aftermath of their lovemaking. He was beautiful to her and she laughed thinking of what his expression would be if she told him that.
“What’s so funny?” Shep asked one hand reaching out to lazily stroke through her hair.
“How incredible you look,” she said.
“You’re the one who looks incredible,” he answered. “I’ve never seen a more beautiful woman in my life.”
She believed him, could see the sincerity in his eyes. She had been a woman with few people in her life, a life where danger lay around every corner. That was the life she had led, the one she’d wanted. She’d lived for the adrenaline rush, the element of danger that made her blood hum. Now she was looking forward to moving in with a man, developing a lasting relationship with him. She was looking forward to working with his friends, the ones he called his family. She had a new friend and another opportunity to develop a better, more open relationship with her little sister. And she wanted it all, was ready to grab this chance and hold on for all she was worth.
For the first time in her life she felt stripped bare, all her armor gone, both the internal and external. This man could handle all of her and would settle for no less. She smiled at him and moved over to kiss him softly on the lips.
“Hmmm,” he sighed as she broke the kiss and laid her head on his shoulder. “Are you all packed to head out tomorrow?”
“I’m ready,” she assured him. And she was. She grabbed his hand lacing their fingers together and held tight knowing that what lay ahead, with Shep, would be the greatest adventure of her life.
About the Author
Lacey Thorn spends her days in small-town Indiana, the proud mother of three. When she is not busy with one of them, she can be found typing away on her computer keyboard or burying her nose in a good book. Like every woman, she knows just how chaotic life can be and how appealing that great escape can look. So toss aside the stress and tension of the never-ending to-do list. For now, sit back, relax and enjoy the ride with Lacey as she helps you to unlace and unleash the woman inside.
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