Free Bare Necessities by Lacey Wolfe Page B

Kissing his way down her body, he pushed her nightie up and trailed past her belly, stopping to lightly lick her sides before making his way to her center.
    Seth removed her panties and then brought his mouth to her, hoping to take her to the edge and over. Ava moaned in delight, and his tongue did its best to touch each and every sensitive spot. Her fingers curled in his hair, and her thighs tightened around his head. Her breathing was rapid, and it seemed like it was taking every ounce of her self-control not to cry out. He wanted to break past her control. While flicking his tongue over her sensitive nub, he inserted two fingers. Her grip tightened in his hair, and the next thing he heard was Ava crying out. Her hips gyrated as she rode the pleasure. Once she relaxed, he lightly kissed his way back up her heavenly body. Rolling to the side, he pulled her with him.
    Ava’s hands explored, but just as they were about to dip below his belt, he caught her wrists and brought them back up. She stared at him with a look of confusion.
    “I can wait,” he whispered.
    “Why? I want to pleasure you.”
    “I want you to, too, but I didn’t come here for that.”
    “You kinda fooled me, officer. Can you explain what just happened?”
    “You looked absolutely mouth-watering, and I had to taste you. That’s what happened. But when I walked up here, it was to see how you were.”
    “Right now, I am wonderful. I don’t think I’ve felt this good in a long time.” She smiled.
    “Good.”
    Ava leaned closer to his ear and whispered, “I know why you came, but I don’t want to talk about it. I know it wasn’t you. So let’s not let whoever it is get between us.”
    “But is there anyone you—” he started.
    She pressed a finger to his lips. “I said not tonight. How about you stay the night?”
    “That’s not a good idea.”
    “We don’t have to do anything you don’t want to, but I don’t want to be alone tonight. You can sleep on the couch if you want.”
    “I suppose I can. I parked in front of the main house. Hopefully, no one figures out I’m here.”
    “Your secret’s safe with me.” Ava sat up and pulled at the covers. She climbed under and then patted the pillow next to hers.
    Seth gazed at her a moment, thinking about how beautiful she was. It was going to be difficult to sleep with her dressed the way she was and not ravish her, but he’d made the choice to take things slow with her. Sometimes being a gentleman sucked.

 
     
    Chapter Twelve
     
    Sometime before the sun rose, Seth had snuck away. As Ava gazed out the window, she hoped he’d made it home safely. There was a light dusting of snow. Not much, maybe a half an inch, but enough for her to worry about him as he traveled on the roads.
    Ava sipped her coffee and thought back to last night. At one point, she’d had to touch him, feel him, have his hard body pressed against her. She’d eagerly explored him, and he had done the same in return. He stayed a perfect gentleman, even though she prided herself in finally taking him over the edge. After a brief make-out session that once again left her feeling completely pleased, they had fallen back into sleep.
    With Seth’s arms wrapped around her, she had slept like a rock. She couldn’t remember the last time she had slept as well as she had last night. As much as she hated to admit it, she liked having him with her. Maybe things could be different with Seth. Perhaps they could be good together and he wouldn’t end up like all the others. Possessive.
    She hated feeling like she had to get permission to do anything, or like she’d be yelled at for things like having lunch with friends and staying fifteen minutes longer than planned. She was an adult. Why was she always answering to ex-boyfriends as though they were her father? Although, her father had never been as controlling as the exes. Especially the last one.
    Ava’s stomach growled. Her cupboards were still bare. She had thought about