Protecting Her

When I was with him, I could escape into a world that was only him and me. But just as fast as he had given me that sense of comfort, he took it away.

“You hurt me.”

Pain flashes in his eyes. I’m not the only one feeling it. Even though it shouldn’t, it remotely makes me feel better.

“That’s the last thing I wanted to do. But you could have died that day, Cat. All because I was too preoccupied and selfish to put your safety first.” He drops down into one of my chairs. His elbows go to his knees as he looks down at the floor.

“Gabe.” I take a few steps toward him. An invisible string pulls me, as it always does when it comes to him. He lifts his head, his eyes meeting mine. I get a flutter in my stomach that only he can make me have.

“Say it again?”

“What?” I ask confused.

“My name.”

“Gabe.”

He reaches out, grabbing my hips to pull me into his lap. I end up straddling him as he buries his face in my neck. I run my fingers through his short hair.

“I am sorry. It’s a shit excuse. I should have known that I wouldn’t be able to stay away from you. Hell. I’ve had someone watching you since I’ve been gone.” I let out a small laugh because it’s kind of adorable.

He pulls back to look at me, his big hands cupping my face like I’m the most precious thing in the world. I think to him I am.

“I love you so damn much. So much that I know I couldn’t live in a world that didn’t have you in it even if it meant I couldn’t have you.”

I suck in a breath. “You love me?”

“How could I not?” he half yells in shock. “Who in the hell wouldn’t love you?”

“I could make you a list. Mostly male scientists and a few doctors. And that bitch Marly from gym class.”

His lips twitch. “You make it and I’ll handle it for you.” He looks like he really will.

“Everything okay?” My brother steps into the room.

“Yes,” I reassure him. “Gabe and I are new at this whole relationship thing, but I think we’re going to figure it out.” Finally Gabe gives me a smile. One that makes my heart flutter.

“Wait. This is the fucker that broke your heart?” Brock looks even more mad about that than the punch to the face he took earlier.

“I was stupid. You can hit me a few times. I owe you.”

“No.” I cut in before my brother can take him up on the offer.

“He thinks you’re too good for him?” Brock lifts a brow in question.

“That and other things.” Gabe’s hold on my hips tightens.

“But he’s not doing that disappearing shit again.”

“Never. She’s stuck with me now.”

“All right.” Brock shrugs. “But you’re cooking dinner,” he says before turning to go into the kitchen. That went a whole lot easier than I thought it would. I look back down at Gabe. I should tell him I love him too, but I don’t. I think I’ll let him sweat for a few hours is my last thought before he pulls me down for a toe-curling kiss.

Chapter 18

Gabe

“Babe, hold up for a minute.” I run my hand up the damp skin of her back.

She stops moving immediately. “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing.” Truth is, though, it’s hard for me to last in this position. Her back is turned and she’s riding me, and while I can’t see her beautiful face, the view of her ass and the way that my cock appears and disappears as she lowers herself on my shaft is too much. I’m about to blow my wad, and I want to last a little longer.

“You’re working too hard,” I improvise.

She giggles, her own breath short. “I am working up a sweat.”

“Exactly. You should relax and let me do the heavy lifting.” I pull her off my cock and lay her down on the bed.

“Are you calling me heavy?” she says in mock indignation.

“Never. At least not while my dick is wet with your pussy juice.” I lean forward and nip at her neck.

She squeals and bats me on the back. Man, I love her so much. She makes everything in this world better. I swear the sun shines brighter when I’m around her. I push her hips to one side and hold her legs together.

“Noooo,” she moans. “Not that position.”

“You love it.” I can dick her deep this way.

“I do, but it makes me come so fast, and I’m totally at your mercy.”

“Yeah.” I grin evilly.

She buries her face in the pillow. The feathers catch her moans as I slide in. Her passage is slick and hot and so fucking tight. My balls draw up, and I have to pause halfway inside of her to take a breath and count to ninety billion before proceeding. I inhale and press forward until my shaft is completely swallowed. This view is just as erotic as the reverse cowgirl, so I shut my eyes, but it’s almost worse because with my eyes closed, the sensation of her pussy hugging my cock is heightened. Every nerve ending is alive and throbbing.