Page 30 of Stone (Claimed and Protected #3)

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I had no business falling into temptation, allowing my primal needs to overtake any concept of common sense. I’d meant what I’d said to her. Dani deserved much better than the man I’d become or the limited acts of emotion I’d be able to express.

There was so much baggage, so many broken promises and most belonged to me. How could she want me the way she did or even consider trusting me again?

Even as I reminded myself it was possible I was taking advantage of her, there was no chance I’d find the courage to let her go. I just didn’t have it in me.

As I held her lips captive, she continued clinging to me and the softness of her lips along with the building heat was almost too much to take. I pushed my tongue inside, taking the time to savor the taste of her sweet mouth while I held her.

I’d felt her tension, had witnessed how distraught she’d been. I don’t know if a part of me believed that by spanking her I could rid myself of the thoughts and burning desires that continued to destroy my mind. If so, it hadn’t worked. Nothing could squelch the way I felt about her.

Years apart and a lifetime of hard work and violence had done little to quench the desire or snuff out the flame.

The kiss became more ravenous and she snaked her arms over my shoulders. I slipped my fingers through her hair, fisting the silky strands as I stroked her tongue with mine. The way she melted into me was intoxicating.

Dani yielded to my possessiveness, arching her back as if attempting to rid me of the agony I’d mistakenly allowed her to see.

I’d never broken down with anyone, had only shared the pain and anger with Kage and Maddox.

No one else. She didn’t deserve to follow me down a path of jagged anguish, but I couldn’t get enough of her.

Nothing would ever satisfy the hunger or the need.

As she broke the kiss, her lilting laugh was like a shot of jet fuel. I pressed my head against hers, both gasping from the heat and our breathlessness. I crawled my hand down from my hold on her hair, tugging first one then the other string holding her bikini top together.

The material slipped away and almost instantly a beautiful shade of rose swept across her cheeks. She laughed nervously while keeping her hands pressed against my chest.

I lifted her into my arms, smiling as she winced from my fingers scraping across her marked bottom. What did it say about me that I’d enjoyed spanking her? Or that I’d craved seeing my marks on her soft, porcelain skin?

She pursed her lips as I carried her to the towels, slowly dropping to my knees and easing her onto the terrycloth.

I ripped my shirt off from the neck, pitching it aside and she immediately reached for my swim trunks, stroking my cock through the thin material.

I was so aroused that her grip forced an anguished groan.

No other woman had managed to keep me turned on for hours at a time.

I was plummeting into pure sin, but at this point, neither one of us cared.

She rose onto her elbows as I stood, tossing the flip-flops while she pulled off her tennis shoes.

As I peeled away my swim trunks, she licked her lips in a daring invitation.

My cock sprang free, the light breeze doing little to cool the heat coursing between us.

Yet when I dropped to my knees, I could see moisture in her eyes, the prickle of tears a reminder of just how vulnerable she was. If she knew what I’d agreed to, she would never have offered me even a tiny portion of her heart.

If I were a decent man, I’d walk away, finding another location to send her, another way of keeping her safe. Yet I obviously wasn’t a good man because the moment I pressed the full weight of my body on hers, my gut told me there was no going back.

We’d crossed more than just a line. We’d shattered a barrier.

I remained on my elbows, stroking hair from her face, delicately brushing the tips of my fingers down her cheek to encircle her lips.

The only sound we made was the same hard thudding of our hearts beating in rhythm to one another.

Nudging her legs apart, I settled between them, pressing my fully engorged cock against her wetness. While spanking her, basking in the scent of her desire had wrecked my control. Now she was feeding into the yearning by wrapping one leg around my thigh.

Her eyes continued to glisten as the passion increased.

I kissed her once again, enjoying the taste and simple sensations of having her in my arms. Just being able to take my time meant everything to me.

There was no fear of anyone finding us. Even if there was, nothing would stop what I was prepared to do.

Taking her as mine.

That was all I could think about, claiming her as if I was required to mark her with my scent. She arched her back, dragging her nails down my arms. Her subtle yet scattered breathing was as mesmerizing as her facial expressions.

I shifted my hips back and forth, creating a wave of friction.

She used her leg as a weapon against me, pinning my crotch against her.

My cock was aching and as she matched my movements I feared I couldn’t last long before shooting my load.

I had all the time in the world to explore every inch of her body.

At least that’s what I continued to remind myself.

Even if my instincts told me the time we shared was borrowed. I’d had a bad feeling in my stomach for days, certain we were being watched or in my mind studied like lab rats.

What I hadn’t told Dani was that I’d had Kekoa pay close attention to the boats and planes coming in. He knew the waterways and every boat captain. His brother worked at the airport so I had both avenues covered. Kekoa’s reason for stopping by had mostly been about issuing a report.

So far there’d been no sighting of Matis or any tourists who’d raised suspicion. But I knew it was only a matter of time.

I shoved aside the concern, but not before giving in to my instinct and possible paranoia by scanning the surrounding forest.

Dani pressed her hand against my cheek, offering a sly smile. “Did you forget I’m right here?”

“Do you honestly believe that’s possible?”

“Is something wrong?” Her huge eyes trapped me instantly, leaving an ache in my chest and additional questions on my mind. What if I couldn’t protect her?

“How could anything be wrong?” I took a deep breath, my nostrils flaring instantly.

She swung her other leg around me, using her thigh muscles to crush both against my hips. “I think I might need to remind you.”

Softly laughing, I lowered my head, kissing her lips once again. She tried to take control of my lips, gently sliding her tongue into my mouth. The crazed need for her only increased and I pulled her tongue into my mouth, sucking while she stroked my arms.

The friction was electric, but within a few seconds, I couldn’t take the preamble any longer. I lifted my hips, sliding a hand between us and positioning the tip of my cock against her pussy lips.

She caressed my face, pulling back until our lips were barely touching. “Fuck me.”

The beautiful woman didn’t need to ask me twice.

I eased my cock inside, trying to hold on to the last moment of control.

As usual, when I was with her I couldn’t.

I thrust the length of my cock inside, gritting my teeth as the pleasure rolled through me.

I didn’t deserve this or her, but I couldn’t imagine not being with her for another few weeks, let alone the rest of my life.

Her moans captured my attention, the moment of anxiety put aside. She was so beautiful when she climaxed and all I wanted to do was to give her as much pure ecstasy as humanly possible.

“So fucking wet, baby. I love your fucking pussy.” I pulled out, holding just the tip inside until she squeezed her thighs once again.

“Don’t tease me, Stone. Two can play that game if necessary.” She wiggled, wincing once again. “I can’t believe you spanked me.”

“I’ll do it again whenever you disobey the rules.”

The way she squirmed under me kept my muscles tense. “Someday you’ll need to explain these big, bad rules.”

I laughed, feeling lighter than before. As I filled her tight channel, I allowed myself a moment to envision the future. Maybe it was reckless of me, but it was impossible to ignore. I wanted more than just a few times shared between the sheets.

Dani kept her knees pressed tightly against me as I developed a rhythm.

I palmed the towel, pushing up. I was still angry with myself for losing my temper, the sight of the bandage keeping a part of me furious.

Her eyelids were half closed and I concentrated on the way her long lashes skimmed across her high cheekbones.

I’d envisioned her face dozens of times, memorizing every roll of her eyes and every crooked smile.

We moved together in the same rhythm and I was given a bird’s-eye view of every expression, every emotion as I brought her closer to an orgasm.

I ran my fingers down her leg, leaning over and kissing her knee. She pressed her hand against my chest, kneading my muscles. Her touch was as powerful as her smile.

“My big strong Navy SEAL,” she whispered before issuing a strangled moan.

“Yours, huh?”

“Uh-huh. All mine.”

I thrust into her several times, realizing by her skipping breaths that she was close.

I shifted the angle, slowing my actions and never allowing my eyes to leave her face.

Every time she dragged her tongue across her bottom lip, I had the urge to bite both.

She closed her eyes, grasping my arms and I pulled one leg over my shoulder.

Her eyes flew open, her moans turning into ragged laughs as a climax tore through her. I could do nothing more than watch her for hours.

“Ohhhh…” As she started to come down from the high, I eased her leg around my hips like before then slid one arm under her back. She yelped from surprise as I pulled us both back until I was sitting on the edge of the towel. “You’re full of surprises.”

“Mmm… I’m glad. Never underestimate me, baby.”

“Don’t worry. I know you better than you think I do.” She shifted back and forth on my lap.

I rolled both hands down her back, squeezing her buttocks. Her skin was hot to the touch. As she planted her arms over my shoulders, keeping her eyes piercing mine, we rocked together. She was irresistible, even more so since she’d allowed her guard to fall with me.

With her breasts crushed against my chest, my body was humming with electricity.

But my mouth watered to suckle on her nipples.

Her face lit up when I wrapped my hand around her hair, yanking her head back by several inches.

We didn’t stop moving together as I bent my head, darting the tip of my tongue around her hardened bud.

“Oh, God, Stone. I can’t stop shaking.” Her voice was little more than a sweet purr, her quivering body a tremendous aphrodisiac.

I sucked on her nipple for several seconds before biting down on her tender flesh. She issued a soft whimper. The way her pussy muscles were clenching around my cock was challenging my control all over again. My balls were swelling and it wouldn’t be long.

With a raspy growl, I rolled my lips to her other taut bud, flicking my tongue back and forth.

She struggled in my hold and I finally freed her. As she snapped her head back into position, she purposely nipped my lower lip. Every time she was playful, I was certain I’d lose my shit.

With her eyes narrowed, she bucked against me. There was no sense of time or urgency except my body couldn’t take it any longer.

Her lip caught in her teeth as she sensed I was losing control. I’d be damned if the feisty woman didn’t squeeze her muscles.

“Fuck.” She laughed at my exclamation. When I threw my head back, she nuzzled against my neck, darting the tip of her tongue into the shell of my ear.

I don’t know what it was about the continued temptation she offered, but I came long and hard, filling her with my seed. My cock filled her completely, swelling as it continued to throb.

Fuck. This felt too damn good.

Seconds later, she rested her head against the crook of my neck, casually rubbing my chest. I kept my eyes locked on the forest while my pulse decreased. It was at this moment I wanted to tell her how I really felt about her, but not until I came clean.

And I wasn’t ready to lose her a second time.