doing?"
"Proving you wrong."
He let her hand go and tangled his in her hair. The other skimming down her back, drawing her body even closer to his. He tilted his head and brought his mouth to hers. It wasn't a gentle coaxing of his lips, but a ravenous attack. His lips consumed hers. His tongue did wicked things to the inside of her mouth, pulling a groan from her and causing very specific places to tingle.
His lips traveled along her jaw, stopping at her ear where he whispered, "I have never wanted something as much as I want you right now."
His words and five long years of not having such intimate contact with someone did crazy things to her mind and body. "I want you, too," she whispered back.
Chapter Seven
Gage stood and pulled Cassie to her feet before scooping her into his arms. He went into the house and straight back to her bedroom where he kicked the door shut with his heel and deposited her on the bed. He followed her down, cradled her face in his hands, and stared intensely into her eyes. "I dreamed of this but never thought my dream would become a reality."
Cassie wasn't sure how true that was, but they were pretty words, so for tonight, she would believe them. She wrapped her arms and legs around Gage, bringing him closer. She wanted to feel his weight covering her. He kissed her then, long and deep and oh, so toe curling.
He scraped his fingers into her hair, tilting her head, giving him access to her neck. God, that felt good. He could do that all night, and she would be perfectly content. Well, almost. He didn't stay at her neck long. His mouth was soon breathing short, hot pants into her ear. His hands dived under her shirt, his fingers traveling over her ribcage.
"Are you wet for me, Sunshine? Are you ready for my cock?"
Cassie whimpered. His words created more wetness between her legs, and she knew she was more than ready for him.
He whipped her shirt over her head. Her bra was mostly lace, mostly see-through, and Gage growled when he saw it. He enveloped her breasts with his hands and squeezed. She arched into his hold silently pleading for more. He unclasped her bra and sucked her nipple into his mouth, slowly twirling it with his tongue, and nipping at it lightly with his teeth.
"Gage please, it's been so long." She practically groaned.
"Okay, baby, I'll take care of you." He reached down and unfastened her jeans, diving his hand in and hitting the target first go. She didn't want to even think about how he knew how to do that so well. She was just going to enjoy reaping the benefits.
He leaned over, taking her nipple into his mouth, sucking hard while at the same time spearing her with his fingers. And that was all it took. She shattered, coming hard. He softly licked her breast while slowly fingering her, gradually bringing her down.
Gage lifted his head. "I want you to do that again."
"I don't know if I have another one in me," Cassie said, feeling totally relaxed.
"We'll see." He gave her a cocky grin before stripping her of her jeans. She helped him pull off his T-shirt. He sat on the side of the bed, removed his boots and socks, then shucked his jeans. He came back to her, covering her with his body. It felt wonderful, skin against skin. She trailed her fingers up the hard muscles of his arms then down the sleek skin of his back.
Not wanting to ruin the mood, but knowing someone had to voice this, she asked, "Do you have protection?"
Gage stopped nibbling on her neck and raised his head. "I didn't think to bring any. I didn't exactly plan this. I promise you, I'm clean."
Cassie shook her head. "I'm not on birth control."
Gage dipped his forehead to hers and sighed. "Monday, you go to the doctor and get on something. I'll take whatever test you want and in the meantime, I'll be sure to keep a condom in my wallet."
Cassie couldn't help but feel the evidence of his arousal