Page 59 of Falling Stars (Wild at Heart #2)

BAYLEE

After I check on Leo and set up the monitor, I turn to Mav. “I know we’re only ten feet away from him, but I’m a little paranoid now.”

“Understandable.” He heads to the entrance and flips on the lock. “I want to do whatever you need to feel safe.”

He stalks closer and pulls me to him. I close my eyes. “I feel terrible for cancelling that security company. When I asked that guy what it would cost and he told me the amount, I nearly had a stroke, and I?—”

“Babe, I was going to cover it. I never would’ve put that on you.”

I lean my head against his chest. “It was so much money, Maverick. We had broken up, and I kept hearing Lorraine’s words in my head, that I was saddling you with my problems.”

He gently strokes my back. “I just wanted to make sure you guys were safe. I didn’t care how much that cost.”

I nod and squeeze him tighter. “Thank you for looking out for us. I don’t want to be so stubborn, not if that will jeopardize Leo’s safety. ”

“Or yours. I meant what I said today. You’re my whole heart, Bay. Nothing is more important than you and Leo. And for the record, I was never gonna let you go.”

I smile up at him. “I love you, Mav. Welcome home.”

“Love you too, peach.”

“Want to clean up?”

He winks. “Only if we can get dirty too.”

I laugh and reach into the small bathroom and turn on the water. “We’d better hurry before the hot water runs cold.” Beau has a larger water heater, but I think we’re going to test its limits.

We get naked in record time. I’m tempted to feel insecure about my body, but then I see the way Mav’s looking at me and realize for a woman who had a baby last winter, I look pretty damn good.

Then I take a good long look at my boyfriend and swoon. His hair is shaggy, his beard scruffy, and his body a study of the perfect male anatomy. And he’s apparently very happy to see me.

“Darlin’, if you keep looking at me like that, we’re not gonna get cleaned up.”

Right. Shower.

We jump in, and he grabs me from behind. “I missed you so fucking much when I was gone.”

I turn in his arms. “I was miserable, Mav. Let’s never argue like that again. I was devastated when I woke up and you were gone.”

“I’m sorry. I know that was an asshole move. I regretted it.” He kisses me, soft and sweet. “I got you something to make amends. Well, it’s for us, but Rhett’s always telling me I need to show you how I feel with my actions. So I did a thing.”

“A thing, huh?”

“It’s a surprise. I can show you tomorrow.”

I smile and reach for the body wash. “I can’t wait.”

We take turns soaping each other up and laughing when we bump into the walls. It’s tough not to moan when his big, rough palms smooth over my breasts and down between my legs.

He groans as he skates his hands over my ass. “I’d bend you over right here, but I’m afraid we’ll crash through these walls.”

“It’ll be worth the wait.” I turn so he can wash my hair.

After he rinses me off, he tries to use soap on his own.

“Maverick Walker, I’m a hairstylist, for God’s sake. If you use body wash on your hair, you’re in trouble. Here. Use my shampoo.”

I give him a mohawk of bubbles and, as he’s rinsing off, the water starts to get cold.

“Yikes.” I squeal and reach for a towel. He turns off the water and gets out, but before I can hand him a towel, he’s turned me around and plopped me on the counter.

“Bay, I like getting you wet.”

I open my towel and let him stand between my thighs. “I’m wet right now.”

“Yeah?” He takes his hard dick and runs it against my pussy. “Baby. This for me?”

“Yes.” Using my legs, I pull him closer.

He lets out a curse and pulls away.

“What’s wrong?”

“I don’t have any condoms. They’re in my other bag, which is in the main house.”

I nibble my bottom lip. “Do we need a condom?”

His eyes go hot. “Worst-case scenario? We have more babies. I’m down if you are.”

I smile. “Having more babies doesn’t scare you?”

His thumb gently grazes my cheek. “Not if you’re my wife.”

I freeze. “Wife?” Holy shit. What? I have to take a deep breath to calm down. Because hell, yes, I want to be his wife.

He chuckles. “To be clear, this isn’t a proposal. I’ll do that right when the time comes. Assuming that’s what you want. ”

Unable to contain my huge grin, I grab his handsome face. “I guess you could talk me into it.”

He laughs again. “I love you, Baylee. I’m going to make up for all the lost time. For all the things we didn’t get to do together.”

“I love you too. So much.” I kiss him. “And Mav, you don’t need to feel bad or guilty about the past. When Leo went missing, I realized I’d go through anything to get him back.

If you and I had dated in high school, I wouldn’t have my son, and Leo means the world to me.

So maybe it’s better we grew up a little before we got together. ”

Mav’s eyes soften. “I love you and Leo. I promise I’ll always put you two first.”

As I stare at my best friend, I feel like I’ve come home.

He threads his fingers in my hair and angles my mouth to meet his. I grip his broad shoulders, careful to not squeeze the side that was injured.

We kiss as his erection presses against my belly. Leaning back, I get a good look at him.

Water drips down his neck. Down his muscled chest. Down his ribbed stomach.

My body goes up in flames as I take in every hard inch of this man.

“Spread your legs wider.” He taps my thigh, and I wiggle to comply.

Gripping his cock, he drags it through my folds. “I can’t lick your pussy in here. There’s not enough room.”

“You’re probably not going to fit in the bed either,” I tease.

“We can if you sleep on top of me.”

I nip his bottom lip. “It’s a deal.”

Dipping his head, he sucks my neck and shoulder before he licks my nipple. “Missed your pretty tits.” His large hands cup and mold them as he sucks, groaning when he tastes the milk. “So fucking sweet. ”

His arm drops between us. Then his fingers rub tight circles around my clit before they sink into me. First one, then two.

“Can you take three?”

I nod. “Just go slow.”

We look between us where his hand moves in and out of my body. I’m so full I groan and lift my foot onto the vanity so he can sink deeper.

“Fuck, Bay.”

It’s tight, so tight, but it feels amazing. Panting, I shake my head. “I can’t wait anymore.”

He removes his fingers and wraps that hand around his dick, jerking himself off a few times before he lines it up at my entrance. Grabbing my ass, he holds me still as he sinks into me. “Jesus, you feel good,” he rasps.

Taking his time, he works his way into my body. Slow and steady thrusts of his thick dick make me moan and gasp. I gently rake my nails down his back, and his neck strains. “I’m so close.”

“Get there, peach. Rub that pretty pussy.”

I reach between us and circle myself. His head drops so he can watch. His chest heaves as his dick swells inside me, and I groan. Skin to skin like this is incredible.

But then he grabs my ass and thrusts harder. Faster.

And when he groans my name, I detonate. Squeezing my eyes shut, I ride wave after wave of pleasure. He comes with a shout, and then he’s pulsing in my body, and I come again.

“Mav,” I gasp as we cling to each other.

“Love you, baby. So much.”

Closing my eyes, I smile. “I love you too.”

Once we get cleaned up—again—I climb into bed next to Leo, and Maverick nestles up against my back. His arm wraps around me as I gently stroke my son’s small hand.

Remembering that Mav’s not supposed to snuggle me, I turn to look at him. “Doesn’t this position hurt your shoulder? ”

“I’m fine.” He brushes my bottom lip with his thumb. “Besides, I want to hold my favorite girl. No one’s gonna stop me.”

I smile and close my eyes.

Because here in Maverick’s arms, I know we’re safe.