Page 27 of Frost Bitten
I nod, too busy panting to be able to form words. His hands find my waist, and the warmth is electric as he traces circles over my side and back. I’m slowly being hypnotized by the seductive rhythm of his hands and my hips until I feel his lips on my breastbone. Tender and sultry, he leans up and places gentle kisses on my chest, slowly tasting the sensitive skin. I can’t take it anymore and sit up, pulling him up with me. I wrap my arm around his shoulders, bringing the other hand up and sinking my fingers into the curls of his hair. Tilting Corey’s head back, I lean down and seek out his playful kisses before succumbing to his passion. He is a man who knows what to give, and I’m taking all that I can. Being in charge allows me the security of knowing I’m safe, but I’ve always liked a man who can show me he knows what he’s doing.
Breaking the kiss and pausing my hips, I lean back to look him in the eyes. “I want to try something,” I whisper before placing a chaste kiss, once again, on his lips. I grip both of his shoulders, and after taking a deep breath to steel myself, I roll us both. I need to be able to give up control because that normally isn’t me. So, now that I’m in this comfortable situation, I’m going to test this out.
When Corey’s body settles over top of me, I pull a sharp breath in, but I focus my eyes on his warm ones. The gold and green flecks help me stay grounded, anchored here and now. Concern washes over his face, and just as he’s about to pull away, I reach a hand up, cupping his cheek. “Stay,” I breathe, and he does. I arch up to him, pressing a soft kiss to his lips, and pull him down to fully cover me. When I can feel every hard plane of his chest and stomach on mine, I grind my hips into his, encouraging him to meet my movements.
He takes the hint and starts to press into me. His pace starts out slow and steady, gentle but firm, and his eyes never leave mine. At this moment, the closeness and affection he’s wordlessly communicating speaks to my heart, and it grows.It.Love. I can sense it. From him, for me, and in my own heart, I can feel my love for Corey build and overwhelm me, just like the cresting climax.
I’m right there, but the guilt of dragging him into my mess niggles in the corner of my mind, threatening sabotage. Corey senses the direction my mind has turned and immediately helps me focus.
“Sunshine, let me help you,” he murmurs. “Can I touch you there?”
Tears are on the verge of spilling down my cheeks, but I blink them back, nodding my consent. His constant thoughts about my well-being create that safe space for me to let go, and his dedication to helping me find my release inspires so much love for this amazing man.
He supports himself on an elbow, and reaches in between our bodies, continuing his slow but firm pace, seating himself deep inside my core. The moment his thumb grazes that bundle of nerves, a gasp leaves my lungs as the pleasure I’ve been waiting for floods my body and mind, washing my consciousness in a state of bliss. I vaguely hear a soft grunt in my ear before peace claims me.
I must have dozed for a few minutes, because the next thing I know, a warm washcloth is gently caressing my skin. I crack my eyes open and notice a peaceful expression on Corey’s face as he wipes the dampness from my forehead before cleaning between my legs. He wraps me up in my covers before snuggling in behind me, wrapping an arm around my waist. And when I hear those words whispered in my ear, I know I finally found my partner, someone to stand with me through it all.
“I love you, Cait.”
FOURTEEN
CAIT
My heart pounds as I race through the night. Tree branches tear at my arms, and my hair billows behind me, but I keep going. I can’t stop, the terror that flows through my veins won’t let me. I know if I do stop, I’ll regret it forever.
I turn my head to look back, to see if he’s gaining on me, but I don’t see anyone behind me. Just as I turn back to try to find a way out of these woods, I run into a hard wall. Well, a wall that grips my arms. Fuck, my vision is blurry, and my head hurts now, but I squint through the pain. No, no, that isn’t a wall. Fuck, no!
Gasping, I sit up straight in bed. Fucking hell, it was another nightmare. Goosebumps break out on my arms and legs from the fear coursing through my body. I collapse back down and cover my face, trying to calm my heart and mind. I really hope I’ll be able to overcome these nightmares at some point. I just don’t know if I’ll ever be able to be rid ofhim.
Once I’ve had time to recover from the trauma my subconscious inflicts, I slowly stretch back out, feeling every ache my body earned the night before. So much happened last night, so much that I was able to work through, but I was totally out of my regular comfort zone. I liked being able to control my first time, knowing that I set the pace, and Corey was so in tune with my needs, it was crazy. But then those words that I’m sure I heard when I was drifting off… I smile, not even opening my eyes yet, basking inlove. So this is love?This bliss, waking up and thinking of how happy Corey makes me, knowing he will make and has made sacrifices for my happiness.
I roll over, half expecting him to still be lying next to me, but the other side of the bed is cold and empty. At least, I think so until I sit up and notice a note. Aww, a handwritten note, versus a text. I need to thank his dad, when I meet him, for raising such a caring man. I lean over, grab the note, and flop back down to read.
Sunshine,
I didn’t want to leave you tonight, but I knew if I didn’t leave right away, I may not let you get out of bed in the morning. So, if you’re reading this as I hope–still tucked into bed after sleeping the whole night–then Good Morning! I’ll text you later, but I think we should all hang out, the three of us. I think we need to spend time together, with both Bast and I showing you we can do this. Let me know what you think if you’d be up for that. We can take you to our favorite restaurant, Giovanni’s. Zio Gio is the best, and I’d love to introduce you.
I’ll text you later. Have a great day, Sunshine.
Corey
I squeal to myself, knowing this man fulfills so many of my needs, all while being the sweetest, kindest man on the planet! I roll out of bed and hustle to the bathroom, making sure to clean up after last night’s activities. I decide to treat myself and make myself feel pretty today. I add a bit of makeup and blow out my hair into soft waves. Feeling myself after some self-care, I walk out to the kitchen to see Mom just about to leave for the day.
“Hey, hun, I meant to catch you last night, but you seemed… distracted,” she says with a smirk.
“Ha ha, Mom,” I reply with an exaggerated eye roll, but make sure and give her a smile too. “What’s up?”
“I was wondering if you could take Lily to go buy winter gear after school one day this week?”
“Yeah, I work today, and have a study session tonight, but I can after school tomorrow,” I say thoughtfully, trying to remember if there was anything else I have planned. Corey said dinner, but Lily and I can swing by Plein Air right after school, leaving me plenty of time. Speaking of…
“Mom, I wanted to let you know, I’ll be going out tomorrow for dinner, but I’ll have dinner for you and Lily ready.”
“Ok, hun. No problem. Just use that prepaid bank card I gave you for Lily’s stuff, and I’ll refill it when I get home tomorrow evening.”
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“Alrighty. I’m going to go get the little angel up, so you can say goodbye before you leave,” I call, walking down the hall. Today was going to be a busy day, and we needed to get started.
