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Chapter Six

S apphire parked her car, and Blade’s large bike backed in next to her. She didn’t like thinking that he was preparing to leave even though she had noticed most bikers reversed into a parking space. Turning, she gathered her purse and jacket from the passenger seat and slid out of the car.

She couldn’t believe how nervous she felt. It wasn’t like she was a virgin or anything. This was important—like being intimate was a big step in their relationship. Lifting her gaze, she met Blade as he stood beside her.

“Come on, Blue Eyes. Show me your apartment. I can’t wait to learn more about you,” he said quietly.

Staring at him for a full second, Sapphire listened to what that simple message told her. He didn’t plan to be a one-night stand. He wanted to see her most private space, because sensing it would give him insights into who she was. “It may be messy. I was in a hurry this morning.”

“I already know you’re a very organized person. I’ve seen how you handle your stock at the shop.” He held out his hand, and she intertwined her fingers with his. “Let me see the side of you unimportant people don’t get to experience.”

The pressure seemed to lift from her shoulders. He really cared about her. She squeezed his hand and nodded before turning. Leading him through the locked building door, Sapphire watched him scan the area and suspected he was checking out the security of the apartment complex. She opened her own door and led the way inside.

Glancing around, she tried to see her apartment like a stranger would. A comfy sectional dominated the space. It had footstools that could either detach or hug the couch. She had the softest blanket thrown over the back of it. It was heaven to snuggle under while she watched movies.

Of course, art filled the walls. As she set her things down on an end table, she watched him walk forward to study a large abstract piece next to the TV. That was one of her most favorite paintings she’d ever created. Full of color and movement, it popped from the wall.

“From my painting era,” she joked.

“You are very talented. It reminds me of a waterfall. All the energy in the splashing liquid ricochets everywhere,” he shared as he studied it.

“I like that. It’s my version of a merry-go-round but sped up. I actually painted it horizontally, but I like it better vertically, so the movement is like a waterfall,” she shared, pleased.

He tilted his head one way and then the other. “There it is. I can see that.”

“You’re just being kind now,” she said with a laugh. It died out quickly as he turned to look at her.

“I will never lie to you, Sapphire. That’s not who I am. I’ll never deliberately be unkind, but I don’t like untruths. It’s not how I want to live.”

Blade walked forward and ran his hands up her arms. “I don’t have a silver tongue. I can only tell you what I think or feel. Like, I’ve never felt this sure about a relationship. You’re the one I’ve searched for.”

“I’ve never had this connection with anyone,” she shared.

“Do you want to sit down and talk about it? Or should I pick you up and carry you into the bedroom to make you mine?”

“I can walk,” she suggested.

“Not happening.” He strode forward and scooped her up into his powerful arms. “Which way?”

“Down the hallway to the right.”

He carried her easily into her bedroom and sat her on the jumble of covers that Sapphire had left when she’d bounced out of bed that morning in the rush to get to the shop before her sister. Blade brushed his hand over her hair and leaned in to kiss her softly before scooping up Silver from his lazy spot on one pillow.

“Hello, Silver. I’m glad to see you again. I’m going to put you on the dresser for a bit. There are some things I don’t like having an audience for,” Blade said, as he walked over to place the teddy bear facing the wall.

Sapphire laughed, delighted at the biker’s calm tone as he explained his actions to the stuffie.

Blade returned and stood next to the bed. “We have too many clothes on, Little girl. Let me start and then I’ll unwrap my present.”

Sapphire stared at him, trying to figure out what he meant. He shrugged out of his leather vest and draped it over a nearby chair. His boots came off next, revealing teddy bear socks. Her gaze flew to his face in shock.

“Not everything I wear has to contain sharp edges,” he told her with a smirk.

That humorous grin combined with his chat with Silver made her smile back. She couldn’t wait to find out all the special quirks that made him so irresistible. Who knew stuffie socks on a hot biker could be so alluring?

He grabbed a condom from his back pocket and placed it on the nightstand. “I’ve been tested, Blue Eyes. Is there anything I need to know about your health?”

“I got checked after I broke up with my last boyfriend. I stopped taking my birth control pills. I’ve been so busy at the shop….”

“I’ll protect you, and we’ll make plans for the future later. Are you okay with that?”

She nodded. Thank goodness he had thought of protection. She was so nervous she’d actually forgotten. Totally out of practice.

He didn’t hesitate but reached over his shoulder to yank his T-shirt off. She watched the grooves of his abs and chest emerge and couldn’t prevent her jaw from dropping. Sapphire had known he was in shape, but… No wonder he had lifted her like she weighed nothing.

Her mind filled with worry. He couldn’t be interested in her. She wasn’t completely toned, but she hadn’t been in the gym since the shop opened.

She glanced up to meet his gaze, ready to make some excuse to save herself from the humiliation of being naked in front of this sculpted hunk. The heat in his eyes made her freeze. He looked at her like she was candy he couldn’t wait to devour.

Desire rekindled instantly low in her abdomen. “Blade….”

“Daddy.” He interrupted her as he stripped off his belt. The view of the leather strip in his hand made her heart skip a beat.

“Thankfully, you’ve been a good girl,” he growled before throwing it onto the chair.

Sapphire nodded before she realized what she was doing. “That doesn’t turn me on,” she blurted and her face heated immediately with embarrassment.

“It does, and you’ll feel my hand swatting your bottom if you’re naughty long before you’d earn a spanking with a belt.”

Staring at him, Sapphire struggled to come up with an answer to that statement. How could he know so much about her fantasies? He reached a hand out to lift her chin, gently closing her gaping mouth. Before she could become self-conscious, he threaded his fingers through her hair and deftly removed her scrunchie, letting her tresses tumble around her shoulders.

“You are so beautiful, Blue Eyes.”

Blade leaned down to kiss her hard and fast, taking her breath away. She wrapped her arms around his neck to pull him back down, but he circled her waist with his powerful hands and lifted her to stand in front of him. He glided his fingers over her ribcage with an appreciative touch that lingered at the side swell of her breasts and on her hips.

“I feel like a kid who’s gotten the best present under the tree. I want to rip off the paper but choose to peel it off perfectly intact to prolong the experience.”

The corners of her lips lifted at that relatable emotion. She liked the thought that he considered her a gift. Sapphire held her breath as he glided his hand under the bottom of her shirt. He pulled the hem up slowly as his fingers caressed the flesh they uncovered. Blade paused at her breasts. His thumbs softly rubbed over the lace cups, completely missing her nipples. Suddenly, that was all she could think of.

She craved his touch. Sapphire shifted slightly to guide his touch to where she needed to feel him. He gripped her sides firmly, holding her in place.

“Daddy’s in charge, Blue Eyes.”

“That’s not fair.”

“It totally is. My present. My way,” Blade informed her with a steely look that told her nothing would change his mind.

She nodded after a slight pause and received another caress over the sides of the lacy bra before he raised her top more. As he pulled it over her head, Blade leaned in to nibble at the sensitive curve of her neck. When he finally tossed the T-shirt to the side, every nerve ending above her waist was on full alert. Waiting for his touch.

Chewing on her bottom lip as she struggled for control, Blade traced the line of her lips with the tip of his index finger. Immediately, she released the pink captive.

“Only I get to bite you now, Sapphire.”

She loved the possessive sound of that and the mental picture that popped into her head. A quiet moan escaped from her mouth. His wicked grin made her burn hotter.

He hooked a finger under her bra strap and dragged it slowly down her shoulder before repeating the action on the other side. The soft drag of his rough fingertip over her skin was almost electric. The jolt led straight to her core. Without fumbling or struggling, he popped the front closure of her bra and peeled the cups from her breasts.

Blade pressed a kiss between her breasts and then moved across to one nipple as his fingers unfastened her jeans. So focused on the sensations of his hot mouth wrapping around that tight peak, she couldn’t pay attention to anything else. That was, until his hand cupped her bare bottom and squeezed.

At her gasp, he released her nipple with a pop. “This ass is absolutely spankable. Do you know I fight for control over my cock every time you lean over to grab stock from those drawers under the displays?”

Dirty talk? She’d read that in a book once and thought it sounded silly. These growly comments were like gasoline on the fire building inside her. She felt sexier than ever before.

“Make love to me, Blade.”

“Wild horses….” He left the rest of that phrase unspoken as he scooped her up in his arms to sit her on the mattress. Blade quickly removed her shoes, socks, and clothing.

She forgot to be nervous as he stepped back to ease the zipper over his erection. Sapphire stared at his thick, long cock with a mixture of blatant ogling and concern. She’d never had a lover so well-endowed.

He thrust his jeans down his thighs and stripped off the rest of his clothing. He had definitely not missed leg day at the gym. Closing the distance between them, Blade stepped forward to stand next to her next to the bed and wrapped arms around her waist. He fell backward onto the mattress, taking her with him.

When the room stopped rotating around her, Sapphire rested on top of his hard chest as they lay sideways across the bed. Her legs had automatically spread to straddle his hips, with her knees pressed against the mattress. She shifted and froze as her pussy slid over his cock. “That’s not going to fit,” popped out of her mouth.

“It will. Sit up for me, Blue Eyes. I want to look at you.”

As she rose, he curled up with her. Blade stroked his hands over her body, cupping and caressing her curves as he tasted her skin. She stroked her hands over his hard shoulders and loved the iron-like strength that lurked just below the surface. Feeling daring, she rubbed her nipples against the scattered hair over his chest, earning a groan from them both.

“You are temptation in a beautiful wrapper, Little girl,” Blade told her as he kissed up the cord of her neck to capture her lips.

That scorching kiss made her tighten her fingers to hold on. He explored her mouth, tasting her and tempting her tongue to join his seduction. She loved his flavor and the appreciative sounds that slid from his lips. Blade would not be a quiet lover. Sapphire couldn’t wait to hear his pleasure. It was a complete turn-on. A moan filled her throat, and she allowed it to escape.

“Good girl. Always let me enjoy your sounds,” he praised her.

He leaned back slightly to run his hands over her back and then up her sides. Cupping her breasts, he rubbed his thumbs over her nipples, giving her that stimulation she’d craved as he undressed her. “Look at these pretty pink nipples. They’re the same color as your lips. Do they need kisses?”

“I think you should check.”

His slow smile did things to her pulse. “Good idea, Little girl.”

He tilted her backward, keeping her safe with an arm wrapped around her waist as he captured one tight peak in his mouth. His tongue traced around it as the heat of his mouth surrounded her. Closing her eyes, she angled her chin upward to concentrate as he sucked strongly. That blend of a tiny bite of pain combined with pleasure made her so wet.

Blade bucked his hips up to press into her wetness. The grind of his thickness against her pussy started promising tingles. Surely, she couldn’t come just from this?

Reaching a hand between them, Blade ruffled her neatly-trimmed adult hair. She held her breath. How would he touch her? Taking his time, he traced the edges of her lower lips. Her ample juices quickly coated his fingers. He lifted his fingers to his mouth and licked them.

“Damn, Blue Eyes. You’re my new addiction. Taste,” he ordered and pulled her forward for a kiss.

In the history of hot moves, that had to compete for the top spot. She clung to him as he shared her flavor. When he lifted his head, she could only stare at him.

“Good, huh?”

She nodded wordlessly.

“I love that you’re so wet for me.” Blade relaxed down to the mattress and wrapped his hands around her waist. “Sit on my face, Sapphire. I need more.”

“Blade, no,” she refused, shaking her head.

“Don’t tell me no, Little girl, unless that’s a hard limit. Do you not like having your pussy devoured?”

“Yes. But… that’s embarrassing.”

“I’m going to touch every inch of you, Sapphire. Can you be brave for me? Give me two minutes to convince you, and then we’ll try something else if you don’t enjoy it.”

It seemed weird to negotiate in the middle of sex, but at the same time, it was reassuring. He was listening to her and not focusing solely on his own pleasure. “Okay,” she whispered.

He helped her move into position and drew her hips down. She shivered at the sensation of his lips and tongue moving so intimately. Blade traced her opening and dipped inside to taste her.

“Mmm.” His hum vibrated through her sensitive tissues, drawing an appreciative moan from Sapphire.

She shifted tentatively, unsure what he wanted her to do. Blade rewarded her by circling her clit with his tongue. Sapphire looked down at the erotic scene. His gaze met hers. She couldn’t believe the heat contained in his eyes, revealing his desire and enjoyment. Pushing away her self-consciousness, Sapphire concentrated on the sensations he lavished on her. Each different touch brought those swirling tingles closer until they crashed over her.

Her body jerked with the force of her orgasm. Blade did not relent but continued to caress and taste her, extending and deepening the pleasure. She’d never experienced anything so incredible as this.

“Blade, please,” she whispered.

“Daddy,” he growled against her pussy, making her shiver from the contact.

“Daddy, please. I can’t take any more.”

“I’m just starting, Blue Eyes.” He lifted her easily to shift her back to straddle his hips.

She collapsed on top of him and kissed him hard. Tasting herself on his lips and skin rekindled her arousal. Sapphire rubbed her pelvis on top of his cock. “Your turn, Daddy.”

“It’s still our turn, Little girl. I’m enjoying our play as much as you are.”

He wrapped his arms around her and rolled to reverse their positions. His muscles bulged as he shifted her to rest on the pillows, lengthwise on the bed. “I don’t want you to end up sliding off the bed headfirst,” he told her with a wink, reminding her of that errant thought that had flashed through her mind earlier.

If anyone could make her stand on her head, it would be this man.

Fascinated by that coincidence as he leaned over to grab the condom, Sapphire understood what differed from other sexual encounters she’d experienced. Blade got her. She loved that he viewed lovemaking on a different level. For him, their pleasure was intertwined. There wasn’t one activity that was for her stimulation and another for him.

The sight of his hands moving on his cock fascinated her as he rolled on the condom. Expecting that their play was finished, she waited for Blade to enter her. To her surprise, he lowered his pelvis to her and slid his shaft through her wetness. His path rubbed over several sensitive spots, sending zings of arousal through her.

Exploring his chiseled form with her hands, Sapphire loved finding the places he enjoyed being touched the most as well. His quick inhales and groans were music to her ears. The earthy scent of their heated skin surrounded the couple, and their hands slipped as they caressed each other.

By the time he fitted himself at her entrance, Sapphire had stopped thinking about how she appeared or if she did things correctly. She knew from his sounds and his body’s reaction to her touch. Blade entered her slowly, taking his time and allowing her to adjust to his thickness. The faint burn as he stretched her pushed her arousal even higher. When his pelvis met hers, she looked up at him triumphantly. His dark eyes danced with merriment.

“Good job, Little girl,” he praised, celebrating her, not like he was laughing at her. She had trusted him, and he made sure he delivered.

“Move, Daddy!” she demanded and then held on as he glided out of her and thrust slowly back in. Could anything feel this good? She wrapped her legs around his waist and joined the sinuous dance.

Gradually, he increased the speed of his thrusts. With a cry, she exploded into another climax. From the sound of his groan, she challenged his control. Sapphire loved knowing he was as into her as she was into him.

Daringly, she traced her fingers down his spine. She cupped his tight ass and ground herself against him, adding more sensations. When he didn’t protest, she trailed her fingers between his muscular buttocks to flick lightly over his heavy balls.

“You are playing with fire, Sapphire.”

The arousal in his voice thrilled her. “Come, Daddy. I need you to fill me.”

Blade slid a hand under her ass and hauled her body up to his. His movement quickened until he plunged into her so deeply she wondered where he stopped and she began. Those telltale tingles heralding her orgasm gathered. She clung to him and met his thrusts with eagerness. With a roar, Blade poured himself into her, triggering her climax as well.

When their heart rates had calmed, Blade rolled to the side to take care of the condom. He gathered her back to his chest and held her close. “Damn, Blue Eyes.”

She kissed his chest and squeezed him tight. “That was amazing.”

“You’re mine, Little girl.”

“And you’re my Daddy.”

He pressed a kiss to her forehead. “For as long as I breathe. Close your eyes. It’s past time for Little girls to be asleep.”

“You’ll stay?” she asked.

“There’s nowhere I’d rather be.”