Free Love's Taming (The Love's Series) by Maryann Jordan Page A

obeyed quickly, because the thought of what she was about to experience overrode any thought of protesting against the alpha-man-in-charge. She felt him plunge from the back, hitting a place deep inside that had never been touched before. This angle was her new favorite position, but before she could express this, she felt a hard slap on her ass, then it was quickly smoothed by his hand.
    “That okay for you, baby. Won’t do if is you don’t like it, but gotta’ say, I like to play.”
    She nodded because as surprised as she was at the spanking, she felt herself tingle all through her core and wanted him to do it again.
    “Don’t just nod, baby. You want it, I need to hear you say it, so there’s no mistake.”
    “Yeah, honey. I want it.”
    The words had no sooner left her mouth than she felt another sharp stinging slap. Several more rapid spanks followed, then the sting was smoothed by his rough hand.
    “Goddamn, you’re tight. I can feel your pussy grab my cock every time I spank you. Are you close again?”
    “Yes,” she panted out once more, desperately hoping he was not going to pull out again. She was not disappointed. His thrusts increased and as he leaned over her back to roll her nipple once again, she screamed out his name as she came harder than she had ever come. A few more thrusts and he joined her, his head thrown back, neck muscles straining as he released into her body.
    They both collapsed, he almost crushing her until he could roll to the side, pulling her with him. Hearts pounding, they lay silent for a few minutes until the fog of bliss slowly lifted.
    Turning to face him, she raised her hand to his strong, stubbled jaw, and then she placed the softest kiss he had ever experienced on his lips.
    Staring into her green eyes, he said, “Annie, I need you to remember this. No matter what else happens, this, right here, between us, is real.”
    Her brow crinkled, but before she could ask any questions, he reiterated, “Got shit in my life. Shit I have to deal with. And I’m trying to keep that from you. But you gotta know that this is real. What we’re doin’. What we’re feelin’. It’s real. You with me?”
    Not sure what he was talking about, she knew that she felt the same way so she simply agreed. “Yeah, Stoney. I’m with you.”
    He closed his eyes tightly as he pulled her head into his chest, tucked under his chin. Wrapping his other arm around her, he pressed her into him as he held on as though his life depended on her.
    “Baby? I’ve gotta go take care of some business. I don’t know when I’ll be back, but as soon as I can, I’m comin’ back to you.”
    She jerked her head back. “You’re leaving? Where are you going? For how long?” She could hear her voice rising with each question. I’ve just found you and you’re leaving me?
    “Shhh, baby. It shouldn’t be long. I’ve got some work I need to take care of and hopefully it will be done soon. Then I’ll be back. I promise. And we will continue this, only it will be better.”
    Her eyes searched his, but the darkness staring back at her gave no expression. Knowing he had work to do just as she had her practice to run, she could hardly blame him.
    “Are these some of the problems that you fix?” she asked.
    “Yeah, baby. These are definitely problems that I have to go fix, but it will end soon, and then I can devote my time to lettin’ you know you are the one.”
    Still not knowing what he was talking about, she allowed him to pull her head back into his chest. Relaxed, sated, warm next to his body and tired from a long day, sleep overtook her.
    Stoney lay there, listening to her easy breathing, knowing that this may be the last time he held her. I come out of this alive, I’m comin’ back, baby. We come out of this unscathed, we’ll be together and stronger. Kissing the top of her head, he slid out of bed. Grabbing his clothes, he slipped out of her apartment, making sure to have the door lock behind