Page 27 of The Autumn Leaf Bookshop (Everly Hollow #1)
“Raene…” The words escape on a moan, my soul teetering on the edge of begging.
She pulls back to look at me, her eyes are dark, heavy-lidded, and full of lust. Tucking strands of hair behind my pointed ear, her fingers lightly trace the shape of it, as if she is trying to burn it to her memory.
“I really like your ears.” A small smile is on her lips as she whispers her confession to me.
“I really, really like your mouth,” I respond, tracing her lower lip with my thumb.
Her tongue darts out, gently sucking the top of it. Her eyes flutter closed as I pull my finger out of her mouth and slide my hand to grip the back of her neck and pull her face back to mine.
The kiss is instant, desperate. She softens into me, arms around my neck, hips rocking in a rhythm that has my body screaming for more. Her tongue teases and slides against mine. I can and will succumb to her taste, her warmth…her everything .
When she breaks the kiss, I’m already on the edge of losing all control. Her breath ghosts over my lips. Slowly, seductively, she slips off my lap.
“Raene…” I rasp, but she doesn’t answer.
She drops gracefully to her knees between my legs, the sight alone is enough to make my pulse hammer. Her eyes lift to mine as hands drag up my thighs, nails lightly raking the fabric. I have to bite my tongue not to whimper like I’ve already lost the war before it's begun.
“Fuck,” I whisper as she hooks her fingers into the waistband of my joggers.
She licks her lips, tugging them down in one smooth motion, my cock springing free, aching and heavy.
The cool air hits me for a second, and then it’s just her.
Her breath inches away from me. I hiss out a breath when her fingers wrap around me, stroking slowly, her thumb brushing over the sensitive head, rubbing the precum into my skin like she’s testing to see what I do. “Raene,” I grit out.
Her tongue flicks out, wet and hot, tasting me with a teasing swipe that sends a bolt of heat straight through my spine. My hand automatically drops to her hair, threading into her braids, holding but not forcing. For this ride, I need something to hold on to.
Then she takes me into her mouth.
“Goddess…” My head falls back against the couch, eyes slamming shut as I feel her lips slide down around me. Her tongue swirls, slow and deliberate, and I’m already coming undone .
She sets a pace, stroking with one hand while sucking with her mouth. Every time she hollows her cheeks, it pulls a deep, guttural sound from my chest. I can’t stop it.
The nails of her other hand drag lightly over my thighs, just enough pressure to make me shudder, and then she takes me deeper, so much deeper, until the back of her throat welcomes me.
My hips buck up without permission, thrusting into the wet heat of her mouth.
“ Ahh , fuck, you’re so good at this.” I’m trying to hold back, trying to make this last, but she’s too good at this.
She moans around me at the praise, and the vibration nearly undoes me. One hand is gripping the blanket that tumbled beside me, but the one tangled in her hair tightens, guiding her as my hips thrust up and down, fucking her mouth.
I open my eyes just to see her looking up at me, her lashes in a low sweep, but her gaze is locked on mine, and she’s enjoying every second of watching me unravel.
That mouth on me is the hottest, most dangerous thing I’ve ever seen.
“Raene, I’m...” The words break off into a moan as she begins sucking harder, faster.
I’m gone. My hips thrust once, twice, and then I come with a sharp moan, spilling into her mouth. She doesn’t stop either. She swallows every single drop, her tongue still lapping me until I’m twitching from the overstimulation and sensitivity.
“Shit,” I breathe, leaning forward slightly, my hand still tangled in her hair, my heart pounding out of my chest .
She pulls back slowly, licking her lips, and wipes the corner of her mouth with the back of her hand. The wicked smile she gives me makes my knees weak.
“You’re going to be the death of me,” I say hoarsely, pulling my boxers and joggers up.
She laughs softly, settling back into my lap, her warmth pressed against me. I’m still trying to catch my breath and steady my heartbeat, but now all I can think about is how badly I want her. Every bit of her.
“Raene…” I tilt her chin up with a finger so she’s looking right at me. “Stay tonight.”
Her lips curve as her eyes read my face. “Stay?”
“Yeah.” I lean in, brushing my mouth against hers. “In my bed. With me. I want you.”
She kisses me gently, her lips still tasting faintly of me, and fuck if that doesn’t do something to my chest because the images of her on her knees, between my legs, are flipping through my mind.
Her fingers play with the hair at the nape of my neck. “Not tonight,” she whispers against my mouth. She lets out a light sigh. “But another time.”
I groan softly, resting my forehead against hers. “You’re killing me.”
“I don’t want to rush it,” she says, her hand resting on my chest, right over my heartbeat.
Can she feel how fast it's still beating for her?
“Besides,” she shrugs, “it's kind of fun watching you look at me like you’re about to explode. ”
“Fun for you, maybe,” I mumble with a small grin, wrapping my arms around her waist, holding her closer. “But in reality, it's torture.”
She laughs, a beautiful sound that makes me want to devour her. “You’ll survive, Ash.”
Taking a deep breath, my hands squeeze her hips.
“Do you have any idea how hard it is for me not to just pick you up and carry you to that bedroom?”
Her brows lift, her smile turning sly. “Is that your usual technique?”
“No.” I pause, my gaze dropping to her lips. “But for you? Fuck yeah, I’d break all my rules for you.”
She presses another slow kiss to my mouth.
“Next time,” she repeats, her voice softer now, like a promise.
“Next time,” I echo, though I don’t let her go just yet. I just hold her there against me, pausing the moment because the way she looks at me, it's like this may be something worth keeping.