Gracie's Plan Page 8

  “What happened?” Concern laced his voice.

  She explained her story very briefly, omitting certain parts, because she was just too humiliated to repeat them. So she gave him the abridged version, and besides that it did feel good to talk about it, not keep it all bottled up inside. She’d spent her whole life keeping things bottled up and she was tired of it.

  “Do you want to talk about it?”

  “No, thank you. I should just know better, have learned my lesson by now.” Not even knowing why she was opening up to him.

  “Lesson? About what?”

  She exhaled deeply. “My parents. I don’t know why I went to visit them. Some things will never change and I need to accept that. And let’s just say they’re not exactly June and Ward Cleaver, and never will be.” She laughed humorlessly.

  Kade didn’t say a word, just listened intently. She’d told him what kind of people they were, and how horrible her childhood was. She blew out another breath but when she looked up, he continued to stare intently into her eyes and suddenly, the earth stood still.

  She tried to formulate a coherent thought, but it proved impossible. His steel gray eyes studied her as though to try and read her mind. Then he leaned in closer, putting his hand on her cheek, and softly stroked her face. Stroked her hair, still damp from her bath. Her insides came unglued as he continued, all the while still looking into her eyes. She was hypnotized. There were no other words to describe it. He had her under his spell, and she was unable to break herself free.

  “Kade.” As his lips came closer to hers, the hungry and seductive look in his eyes spoke volumes. Softly, tenderly, he kissed her. The tension welled up in her belly, and made her light-headed and weak.

  Damn how she wanted him, and knew by the intense and feral look in his eyes, that he wanted her too. She hitched a breath as he swiftly closed the gap between them, putting his hand behind her head, and closing his mouth over hers, in a searing, yet sweet kiss. She unleashed everything in the kiss. Everything she’d been feeling for him erupted in this one moment. Kissed him as though her very life depended on it. She’d dreamt of this moment for so long, and now it was a bittersweet reality.

  Further closing the space between them, Kade rose from the coffee table, and lay down next to her on the couch. His nearness was exhilarating and had her senses on high alert. Her mind and body raced at a rapid speed.

  She was thrilled with the realization that he wanted her as much as she wanted him, when the evidence of his desire pressed into her belly.

  “Annabelle, my God.” He partially removed her robe, and put his hands underneath to cup one of her breasts, already aching to be touched, she arched her back to allow him further access.

  She looked into his strong face, unable to take her eyes away as his gaze connected with hers. The heady, seductive way he looked at her was mesmerizing and potent. She was trying to memorize this moment, to memorize Kade.

  Then, without missing a beat, she murmured, “Make love to me, Kade.”

  Chapter 7

  Annabelle let him take control as he grasped her robe and let it fall off her shoulders, leaving her naked to his hungry gaze. Her breath hitched as he snaked his arms around and picked her up by her bottom, until her legs completely wrapped around his waist. Then he carried her to his bedroom, scattering hot kisses along her jaw, neck, and throat. She was on fire and found it hard to form a word, a syllable. All coherent thoughts vanished from her mind, and it was hard to breathe, for fear she’d collapse on the spot.

  “Oh my God, yes.” She was more than ready for this.

  She loved the feel of his clothing on her bare skin, and yet couldn’t wait to get him naked and underneath her, gloriously naked, and inside her, and fill her up until she melted from beneath his touch. She didn’t realize how much she missed him, wanted him until this moment.

  He gently laid her down on the bed, and Annabelle propped herself up on her elbows, watching him as he watched her. As if the very devil was in his eyes as he looked over her nakedness with pure feral hunger.

  “I think you’re a bit overdressed,” she purred.

  Kade quirked an eyebrow, but didn’t say a word as he began undressing. She couldn’t help but gaze upon him with a savage and wicked hunger. She was more than ready for him. More than ready to feel those large hands roaming every inch of her waiting body.

  Finally, when every last inch of him was naked, he leaned into her and pinned her with his fiery gaze, and between his tenacious arms. His scent and his body encircled her, and her senses spun out of control. It almost felt like a dream, and she was half-tempted to pinch herself to see if she was really here. If he was really here.

  “Are you ready?” he asked.

  She marveled at the way he drank her in, as though he were a dying man in the desert, and she was to be his meal. And his gaze never wavered, but was steady, sexy, and strong.

  “I’ve been ready for you, for a long time,” she murmured huskily against his mouth.

  And she didn’t think it possible for them to be any closer, as she leaned in and kissed him. She wrapped her arms around him, her chest pressed tightly against his. It was as though she was having an out of body experience. Like she was floating on air. She gasped as his hands moved roughly down the length of her back, and the ache of passion burned in the pit of her belly.

  She lay back and put her arms behind her head, her breasts jutting out proudly. She pierced him with her most seductive gaze, and didn’t waver when her eyes locked with his. She couldn’t look away even if she tried; it was as though she’d been in a love-induced hypnosis.

  His eyes were heavy with desire. “Do you enjoy what you see?”

  “You even have to ask?” Annabelle’s breath left her body as he came closer and took her face in his hands.

  Slowly soothingly, he caressed her cheeks. Then his hands traveled up and down her back. The goose bumps rippled across her skin, as he gently brushed her hair aside to reveal her nakedness. He caressed her shoulders, his hands smoothing over her arms, and finally settling at her hips. Grasping her buttocks, he brought her closer to the evidence of his desire.

  She gasped, her head swimming and her body went weak with anticipation. He looked at her as though he were ready to devour her.

  Annabelle’s breath hitched sharply as he took one of her breasts in his mouth, sucking on the globe like a juicy piece of ripened fruit. She closed her eyes, as she tossed her head to the side. Unable to take this sexy torture she could barely catch her breath. Her body was going numb, her mind turned to mush. She wrapped her hands around his neck, as if trying to bring him even closer, and thrust her hands in his hair, her fingers getting lost in that thick mane.

  “Oh, Kade.”

  He was just as rough with the other breast, as his tongue traced slow and lazy circles around her nipple. Her breathing labored as his stubble ran across her flesh. His hands gripped her back, bringing her breast further into his mouth. She gasped as his large and soothing hands caressed her bare skin. Her trembling limbs clung to him like a wild woman out of control.

  Annabelle looked straight into his eyes, holding his face between her hands, but still, she was unable to formulate a sentence. Her head spun, and she couldn’t believe after all this time, that she was in his arms again. Like she’d never left, and as though she was finally right where she was supposed to be all along.

  It felt so right.

  “Kade, this is so—oh my—” Her insides melted like butter.

  He gently cradled her face within his large, comforting palms.

  “Do you know how many nights I’ve dreamt of this, of you and me again? Many countless nights, and many cold showers,” he murmured.

  Kade didn’t say another word as he soothingly caressed her hair, and face. All the while not breaking eye contact.
And in that moment she felt more than just physically naked, but emotionally. She loved the raw feelings he brought out in her. He made her feel like she could reach the stars, the moon, and back.

  “You’ve only grown more beautiful with age, Annabelle. Sexier.” He lowered his hand, stroking her hip, as though in a trance.

  “I could say the same about you,” she said, feeling bold.

  Kade raised an eyebrow.

  Then she turned the tables on him, and toppled him, until he lay on his back, her legs on either side of him.

  “It’s my turn,” she growled.

  Feeling more desirable than she had in many years, she slowly caressed him, starting with his rock hard shoulders and arms. She took her time, and enjoyed the feel of his warm muscles beneath her fingertips. She grinned like a sly cat as she ran her palms over his equally muscular chest, and discovered his heart beating furiously beneath her hands, and reveling in the fact that she had such a powerful effect on him. Time had only made him sexier, and more desirable. And she felt powerful, because right now, he desired her.

  She boldly looked into his eyes as she lowered her hand even further, positioning her fingers just above his hard cock.

  Annabelle quirked an eyebrow, giving him a sly smile. She could tell by how tense his body felt against her own, that she was driving him absolutely over the brink, and knew he wouldn’t be able to hold out much longer. But she couldn’t help herself, and wanted this moment to last and last for as long as she could.

  She smiled a slow seductive smile. “Have you had enough yet?”

  “My fucking God, Annabelle you’re driving me nuts.”

  Without looking down, but straight into his eyes, she took his throbbing dick in her hands, slowly and deliberately stroked him. Her heart leapt for joy, as his body quivered with longing, and it only made her want to please him more. Leaning over, she took him in her mouth, and gently stroked him with her tongue. She looked up at him, and their eyes met, and she only tried harder to please him. She licked him up and down, slowly and methodically, as though he were an ice cream cone and she more than loved the flavor. She flicked the tip back and forth, until she knew he could no longer stand it. Could feel his body tense, and his breath quicken.

  “Annabelle . . .”

  She didn’t say a word, just continued the torture, and stroked him with her hand while her mouth, lips, and tongue took care of the rest.

  “Enough!”

  She marveled at his strength as he effortlessly grasped her shoulders and toppled her, towering over like a big, over grown sexy giant. Her juices flowed freely, and knew she’d burst if he didn’t take her soon. Green eyes met smoky gray ones, and she knew she was done for.

  “I take it you’ve had enough?” she teased.

  As if that was all he needed, and like he’d reached his breaking point, he possessed her mouth. His lips hungrily devoured hers, as he grasped her hands, trapping them behind her back. She figured he’d gotten better with age, but this was something out of this world. Amazing. Even this seemed an understatement for all the sensual feelings swirling through her. His lips when were so full and incredibly moist, his tongue knowing how to please. His hands, roved over every part of her body as though in a passionate frenzy. She groaned against his lips, unable to take this slow and erotic torture.

  She held her breath as he scattered kisses all along her jaw line, her neck, her shoulders, and landed briefly again at her breasts. She opened her eyes to see him kissing her stomach before going further. The feel of his warm, moist lips was unlike anything she’d experienced in a long time, and she was relishing this moment with Kade. She wanted to burn it into her memory forever.

  “Kade, please, I can’t take it anymore.” She grasped the sheets until her knuckles turned white.

  She closed her eyes, and tossed her head to the side and tried to hold herself back as he began his agonizing tease, tasting her feminine folds slowly and deliberately. Biting her tongue she tried not to scream, even though nobody was around to hear her. She spread her thighs to allow him further access, and he only tripled his efforts to please her. His hands roved up to her stomach, and then back down toward her buttocks. He gave her a firm and loving squeeze. She groaned, unable to control herself. Her body tensed with a slow growing orgasm, as he plucked her nipples while he continued tasting her.

  “My. God. Kade don’t stop!” No longer able to control herself as the orgasm ripped from her body, so strong, and so powerful she felt as though she’d died and gone to heaven.

  Her entire body went lax, and she couldn’t move even if she tried. Her nether regions were on fire. He looked up at her with devilment in his eyes, coming up until they were face to face.

  “Take me now,” she commanded.

  Wordlessly, and in one swift motion he entered her, his shaft filling her up as he penetrated her waiting core. Her entire body went limp within moments, and she found it hard to speak. Hard to breathe or even form one single thought, as Kade consumed her entire being. She tossed her head back, and closed her eyes. She could hardly believe he was here, with her, and she wanted to relish every moment.

  She opened her eyes and found him looking at her intently.

  “Annabelle, I can’t, I won’t be able to go slow. And it’s probably too late to ask now, but I think I’d better put on a condom.”

  Annabelle shook her head, not even the least bit surprised he had some with him.

  Softly, she caressed his cheek. “No need to, I’m on the pill. And, I don’t want you to.”

  She grasped his buttocks, reveling in the way the muscles pulsed under her fingers, pushing him further inside her. Closing her eyes, a slow smile crept across her lips as he leaned his forehead against hers. She felt so good, so complete, and didn’t want this to ever end. She wanted to stay in this moment with him forever.

  Opening her eyes once again, she stared up into his handsome face, and could tell he was exerting incredible self-control. She caressed his finely molded lips, and couldn’t resist kissing him. Pressing her lips to his, she captured his mouth in a hungry, open-mouthed kiss, eagerly stroking his tongue with hers, and his tormented groan was a heady invitation. She hitched a breath as he explored the soft curves of her breasts and hips, until her body was tired with exhaustion.

  “Annabelle, I can’t hold back much longer.” The words coming out between gritted teeth.

  She nodded, as though telling him without words exactly what she was feeling.

  He relentlessly took over her body in a raw possession, like fire and ice were melding together. She tilted her head back, closing her eyes against this sexual onslaught. His hands traveled down the smoothness of her neck, stopping to stroke her breast, and over her taut stomach. He was her drug, and she was getting higher by the second. The earth spun and stars shot into a million jagged pieces into the atmosphere.

  “Kade please!” She groaned as another orgasm ripped through her, luxuriating in the feel of Kade pulsating deep inside her as he reached his own release.

  Annabelle’s breath quickened, and she had to try and gather her bearings. Looking up into his eyes, she watched beads of sweat roll off his chest onto hers. She felt like a glistening Goddess, and as though nothing could ruin this moment.

  She put a hand to her chest, and tried to calm her racing heart. After years of being apart, their lovemaking felt like they’d never spent any time apart. It had also still been the most incredibly powerful sex she’d ever had.

  “That was amazing.” She wiped the sweat off her brow line.

  Watching him get out of bed, she smiled at his naked behind, already thinking how much she wanted him again. Already planning her middle of the night attack, and how she’d climb on top of him and take charge. She stifled a giggle at the erotic thoughts running through her mind.

  “Y
ou can say that again,” he said, tossing on his robe.

  She briefly went back to her room to brush her teeth, throw on a T-shirt, and made her way back into his bed, looking forward to another steamy romp in the middle of the night, and to snuggling up to the warmth of his solid chest afterward.

  She frowned as he put his hand on her arm, as though to stop her. “I think you’d better sleep in your own bed.”

  “Why?” She playfully started taking off her shirt. “I thought we’d go for another round.”

  He shook his head. “I’m sorry, but this was a mistake. I think it’s best that you sleep in your own room.”

  Annabelle’s mouth hung open like a fish. She couldn’t believe her ears, even though she’d heard him loud and clear.

  “Excuse me?”

  “You heard me.”

  “So, you just used me?” Her lungs burned with anger, and she couldn’t remember the last time she’d felt so utterly humiliated.

  “I wouldn’t say that.”

  She crossed her arms over her breasts and glared at him. “Then what would you say exactly. It’s funny how you just made love to me, and then suddenly decided it was a mistake!”

  “We just had fun, that’s all. I wouldn’t say it was anything serious.” As though he’d just had casual sex with a stranger.

  Her heart sank, and her cheeks flushed with anger and humiliation. She felt foolish and vulnerable, even more so than she did naked only moments earlier. All she wanted to do was hide under the biggest rock she could find and never come out. She couldn’t believe after such beautiful and powerful lovemaking that he was tossing her aside like a dirty dishrag. Her heart broke into a million pieces.