Free Inside Out by Mandy Hollis Page B

floor. My hasty actions were enough for him to sense how much I wanted him. Once there was nothing between our bodies but the heat radiating from our desire, he pushed himself forward. His hands returned to my waist, lifting me just enough to ease inside of me. I tightened my legs around him and threw my arms around his neck. I took the lead, moving my body up and down. I listened closely at the sound of his breathing, increasing speed each time I heard a slight elevation in his steady slow pace. I enjoyed making him feel good. My body responded to pleasure only if I was aware that he felt the same. I felt Jude’s hands grip me tighter. I allowed him to guide me in any direction he wanted. My hips continued to glide up and down, only at a faster paced. I could feel the pleasure building inside of me.
    “Jude…” I moaned, hoping my sounds would trigger his response as well. His grip tightened, it was an achingly satisfying burn to my skin.
    “Samantha, I think I love you.” Jude panted between deep breaths. I felt his body shiver and his grip tighten even more. He was pulling his body as close to mine as possible. The incredible sensations along with the pounding of my heart were more than I could stand.
    “I think I love you, too.” I whispered while blinking away tears. I could feel Jude’s own heartbeat. He lifted me from his body, startling me at first. I forced my shaky legs to grip his waist tighter.
    “Let’s slow it down, just a bit, Samantha.” He spoke through a smile. I couldn’t contain the noise that escaped my lips when I felt him ease back inside of me, just as my back rested on the carpet.
    “Show me you love me.” Jude breathed and ran his fingers through my damp hair. I wrapped my arms around him, pulling him against me. I ran my lips along his cheek. I let my hips rise up to meet his thrusts, continuing to kiss his face. If only my heart could speak for me, he’d know without doubt how deeply I’d fallen for him.
    “I want to see you, all of you.” Jude interrupted my thoughts with his seductive voice. He ran his hands behind my lower back, lifting me slightly so he could switch our position. The scent of his cologne mixed with his sweat was an incredible aphrodisiac. I licked my lips, tasting his skin; a salty, sweetness that I’d grown to love. I settled into a comfortable position, gliding myself back down onto Jude. I let the moment linger, pressing down lightly, only allowing him to fill me a little at a time.
    “Sam.” His moan was filled with sounds of pleasure. I kept the same slow paced movements, hoping this moment could go on and on for eternity.
    “Kiss me.” Jude pleaded.
    My lips met his without hesitation. The sounds that he made as his tongue massaged the inside of my mouth, sent a surge of pleasure throughout my entire body. I could no longer fight the inevitable. The familiar tickle in my abdomen burst into a thick river of pleasurable feelings. I quivered and involuntarily screamed out his name until the intense orgasm subsided. Jude’s body responded to mine in almost the same instant. I kissed him until I felt his body fall limp. I lay down on top of his chest, enjoying the sound of his heartbeat. I smiled when the steadiness returned to the rhythm. He was completely relaxed and at ease with me in his arms.
    “Nothing in the world could be more thrilling than moments like that.” He wiped moisture from his forehead. “You’re everything I want and everything I need. I hope you know I meant those words. I hope you did, too.” His eyes searched mine for answers while his fingertips pushed strands of hair from my face. I propped an elbow on his chest, making eye contact unavoidable.
    “You mean the world to me. I meant them.” I hoped he could see the sincerity in my eyes. I wasn’t sure if I fell for him in a vulnerable instant due to the loss of Adam, or if my heart belonged to him regardless of the circumstance. Either way, I truly loved him more than