Page 13 of With this Ring (Mastered #7)

Surely this was nothing more than the heat of the moment.

He couldn’t actually mean what he said.

And yet his face was set in implacable lines.

Heart thundering at the intensity of their exchange, Sasha managed, “Yes, Gregorio.” She cleared her throat. “I understand.”

Gregorio nodded. “Stay right there.”

He disappeared into the bathroom, and she wrapped her arms around her middle to ward off the sudden chill—one as much from the night air as well as the way he’d rocked her world.

Moments later, cock erect, powerful muscles rippling, he returned and tossed a couple of condoms onto the nightstand.

Then he faced her, desire flaring in his eyes.

She’d dreamed of being wanted in this way.

“We’ll start with you on the bed.”

Start?

Without waiting for her compliance, her strong protector scooped her up and placed her in the middle of the mattress, then he pushed her down on her back.

Instinctively she reached for him, but he shook his head.

“Raise your legs.”

Confused, she drew her eyebrows together.

“Don’t make me repeat myself or you won’t like the results.”

She exhaled a shaky breath.

“Hold them all the way up, Petal. I’ve seen you do yoga, and you’re fit.”

Another reminder of their shared past.

“Stop stalling.”

Aware of how exposed she would be, she closed her eyes and did as he said.

“Very obedient.”

With her shallow breaths, her chest rose and fell quickly.

“Now open them wide.”

No one had ever demanded anything like this from her. Though some of her friends had shared their sexcapades with her, part of her had wondered if they were making it up.

“Gregorio…”

“Use your safe word.” He tipped his head to one side. “Or do as you’re told.”

“I…”

“I’m waiting.”

With a sigh, she spread herself for him.

“That’s my good girl.”

Kneeling, he lowered his head toward her pussy.

A whirlwind of desire surged through her as he skimmed his fingers up and down her inner thighs. Frantically, she dug her fingers into the sheets.

“You want this.”

“Yes.” Needed it, as much as oxygen. “But it’s—”

“Ask me for it.” With his gruff words, he cut off her automatic objection. “Fucking ask me.”

Was he determined to demolish all of her inhibitions?

“I’m waiting.”

“Please,” she whispered. “Please, Gregorio.”

“That’s not good enough. Be specific.”

He was far too demanding, too carnal. “I want to come.”

He feathered his touch a little closer to her pussy, but then he confoundingly pulled back.

“Tell me how you want me to do this.”

Scandalized by his statement, she gasped.

He’d be satisfied by nothing except her complete capitulation.

Unable to believe she was going to do this, she breathlessly managed, “Lick me.”

“That’s a start. Keep going.”

“And…” She couldn’t.

“I’m waiting.”

“Fuck me with your fingers.”

“So damn good, Petal. But there’s one thing you’re forgetting.”

What?

“Put it all together, for you. For us.”

The pieces clicked.

Stunning herself, she pushed past her comfort zone. “Please,” she whispered. “Lick me, fuck me, Gregorio. Make me come.” Make me yours. “Please, please, please.”

Intentionally, he pressed his thumb against her clit, igniting a desperate flame. “You’re so close to getting what you want, Petal.”

Understanding dawned.

Suddenly, she knew what he wanted, and she was willing to give into his demands in exchange for the satisfaction that he held just out of reach. “Gregorio, please. Lick me, finger-fuck me, please. I need this so much.” She looked at him. With everything in her, she added, “Please, Sir.”

“Holy hell. Yes.” He growled. “That’s my good girl.” He leaned in, and the warm, wet heat of his mouth enveloped her, sparking erotic excitement through her body.

He was masterful, flicking and darting his tongue, awakening her to sensations she’d never before experienced.

Moaning, she bucked her hips against him.

She was close… So close. “Don’t stop,” she pleaded.

As he continued his teasing torment, tension swelled in her, and the world began to tip off its axis. She whimpered. “I can’t take this anymore. I need to come…”

Then suddenly, he pulled back, causing her to cry out in frustration.

“Not yet.” His eyes were intense, and his expression was dark.

This was going to be on his terms. “But—”

“I know you need it.” His gaze never left her. “And I’m going to give it to you when I’m ready.”

With that, he slid two fingers inside her, slowly at first, exploring her wet-hot core.

At the sensual intrusion, she sucked in a deep breath, and her pussy tightened.

“That’s it,” he murmured, his voice low and rough.

He moved in and out, his motion a slow, steady rhythm that drove her wild. “More,” she whispered, begged.

Gregorio smiled his satisfaction.

He twisted his fingers, stretching her, and her body clenched around him.

“I can’t hold back any longer.” Yearning for completion, she arched her back.

“Fuck, Petal…”

But on and on he went.

Ready to sob, she closed her eyes against the tears.

How much more was she expected to endure?

She was his to command, and it was on his terms only. “I—”

“Trust me, Petal,” he said, his voice deep with demand.

With those words, he once more leaned forward and used his tongue to tease her throbbing clit, even as he continued to finger-fuck her.

Every nerve ending flared with anticipation.

But the terrible, terrible Dominant continued to hold back, keeping her in the throes of pleasurable agony, tossing her head as release teased her, remaining just out of reach.

Gregorio withdrew his fingers, leaving her slick and swollen, yearning for the final push.

Then, as if to prolong the torture, he trailed his tongue down the length of her pussy, bring a hand up to press against the entrance to her rear.

“Tell me yes.”

“Yes.” She could deny him nothing. “Yes, Sir.”

At the gentle invasion, she trembled, clenched her muscles. Oh… My God… “Gregorio!”

As if he’d been waiting for her cries, he plunged his tongue inside her damp pussy.

Screaming, lifting her hips off the bed, waves of pleasure crashing over her, she shivered.

But he wasn’t done with her.

The echoes of her screams faded, and he pulled back momentarily, and then another climax claimed her, this one even more stunning.

Suddenly, she spun into a dizzying white haze and consciousness drifted away, leaving her floating.

She had no idea how much time passed, moments—minutes—but from beyond her awareness, she realized he was gently stroking between her folds.

Without her noticing, he’d eased his fingers from her pussy and her ass, leaving her satisfied, but strangely yearning for more.

“You okay, Petal?”

He mastered her body, making her respond in ways she had never imagined.

Her aftershocks subsided, leaving her with a sense of peace that she didn’t remember ever experiencing before. “That was…” Words didn’t exist to describe the soul-deep world he’d shared with her. “Spectacular.”

And that thought was quickly followed by another, chilling one. Walking away from him after this was over might destroy her.

“Spectacular?” With a slow smile and satisfied nod, he took in her reactions. “I’m afraid that’s not good enough. Time to raise the bar. Are you ready for what’s next?”