Page 42 of Protection for Asher (Safeguarded By The SEAL #4)

Asher helped Squat clean up, wiping away the blood from his face and his arms. She put his shirt and pants into a soak to get out the blood.

He couldn’t believe they’d had a combat situation at a US base.

Not because he believed it couldn’t happen, but the military had done so much to improve conditions so this kind of thing didn’t happen.

“Hey,” Asher said as she cupped his cheeks. “How are you doing?”

He shrugged. “I’m okay.”

“You were almost shot again.”

“But I wasn’t. I’m fine.”

“You're way too cavalier about being shot at.”

He nodded. “I can't get worked up about it. I think this guy wanted to kill the admiral in addition to us.”

“That's awful. Does the admiral have a wife and children?”

“They have one son, but he wasn't at home. She was walking me out, standing right beside me when the first shot rang out.”

“Damn. I bet she was so scared.”

“I’m sure she was. It was shocking to be standing in their entrance and have the glass beside the door explode.”

“Shit. I’d be freaked out.”

“I’m glad he missed.”

Her laughter felt good to him. “Same.”

She leaned in and brushed her lips over his. Heat rose between them, and she pressed her lips against his again. The kiss deepened, and his hands tightened on her waist, pulling her closer.

She tugged at the waistband of his underwear, pushing them lower. He helped her get them off, then reached for the hem of her shirt. It felt good to be doing this together. The rake of his fingers over her flesh sent waves of heat through her.

She moaned against his lips, and he pulled up her shirt, then stepped back so he could remove it. He helped her remove her bra and underwear so she was naked in front of him. Her gaze slid up his body, taking in his hard cock and strong muscles. He looked absolutely delicious.

Asher reached between them and began stroking his cock, moving slowly so she didn't get him off too quickly. He cupped her breasts, then pinched one nipple, then the other, twisting it between his fingers. She closed her eyes as desire spiked.

“So good.”

“Get on the bed. I want to give you an orgasm you won’t forget.”

She nodded then moved to the bed, stretching out on the mattress.

Time had given her good distance from the horror she’d endured.

There was only a slight moment of fear that whispered through her as Squat climbed onto the mattress with her.

But she pushed it away, and focused on Squat being with her, not the terrible things she’d suffered.

She kept her eyes on him as he kissed his way up her thighs to her center. When his lips pressed against her slit, she let go of a heavy breath. Squat chuckled, then licked up her center, flicking his tongue over her clit.

“Oh yes.”

It was like Squat knew exactly where to touch and how to move to give her the most pleasure. She squirmed under him, and he eased up, but she wanted more. She opened her mouth to say something when he sucked her clit into his mouth.

Her fingers twisted in the sheets as she held onto the bed for dear life as if she would fall off it if Squat kept this up or if he stopped. She needed to come.

Then Squat slid his fingers into her, and it was enough to push her over the edge. She came hard and fast as pleasure rippled through her.

When she stopped pulsing around his fingers, he sat up and stared into her eyes. “You okay?”

She nodded. “That was good. I really liked it.”

“Good. Now I’m going to slide into you.”

“Yes, now.”

Squat lined up and pulled her knees up so he had a better angle. She held onto him, pulling him closer as he slid in. Being with Squat felt right. His body felt perfect against hers. She clung to him, needing even more.

Squat couldn’t get over how good it felt to be with Asher.

It was more than physical. She turned him on in ways he’d never experienced before.

They were perfect for each other. Just like usual with her, he wouldn’t last long.

He slowed, but even slowing and changing positions didn’t stop the need consuming him.

“I can’t last,” he grunted on his next thrust.

“Come for me, babe.”

Asher’s command did him in. He emptied inside her, holding on tight as he came. Death had come for him today, but he’d avoided it again. This time with Asher was precious.

Asher’s lips brushed over his cheek. “I love you so much.”

He pushed up to look into her eyes. “I love you. I want to be with you forever. Marry me.”

Her eyes widened, and then she nodded. “Yes.”

“Good. Because I’ll never get enough of you.”

“I can’t get enough of you. You’ve brought me back from hell, saved me from a fate worse than death, and given me hope.”

“I want you to feel good about life. I want you to have happiness forever.”

“Same for you. I want you to have a good life. I don’t like that you were almost shot.”

He nodded. “I don't like it, either. Today could have gone much worse.” Being on base, in the admiral's house, he hadn't expected anyone to come at him.

But he should have known it was a possibility since he'd been targeting a criminal with power.

Tomorrow he would catch up on what happened with Nelson.

Right now, he didn't give a damn about the man. The only thing that mattered was Asher.