Total pages in book: 57
Estimated words: 53807 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 269(@200wpm)___ 215(@250wpm)___ 179(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 53807 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 269(@200wpm)___ 215(@250wpm)___ 179(@300wpm)
“I can hear you thinking, Aspen. What’s going on in that head of yours?”
“Will you make love to me?” she asked, surprised at her own daring. After last night, nothing seemed inappropriate to talk to him about.
“Over and over again. You’re too sensitive still. How about this afternoon? That will give us both something to look forward to today.”
She nodded and crossed her fingers, hoping the day would go quickly.
“Good girl. Give Daddy a kiss to help him make it through the day.”
Loving the instant heat that flared as their lips met, Aspen wiggled a bit. Unable to resist touching him, she rubbed his lightly furred chest. His chiseled muscles were meant to be explored. When her hand drifted to his lower abdomen, her fingertips brushed the velvety head of his cock.
Jerico’s hand closed around hers, dragging it up his chest. “Only with Daddy’s permission.”
“You control everything!” she protested. “That’s not fair.”
“I know, baby. You’ll appreciate it more the longer we’re together.”
“I don’t think so,” she mumbled and then gasped as the hand he’d stroked up her thigh and under her nightshirt delivered three quick swats to her bare bottom.
“Be good, or I will take time to adjust your attitude.”
When she nodded, he pressed a hard kiss to her lips as he squeezed her stinging bottom. She tangled her fingers in his chest hair, trying to keep him close. Aspen didn’t know how he’d become so important to her so quickly. They fit together as if she had been made for him.
When he lifted his lips from hers, she met his gaze directly. She wasn’t ready to tell him how strongly she felt about him yet. Aspen hoped he could read it in her gaze.
Heat kindled in his eyes, and he captured her lips again, this time demanding everything of her. His tongue tangled with hers so intimately that she lost track of where she began and he ended. When he ripped his mouth away, they were both breathing hard.
“Zoot, Aspen. You’re hard to leave.” He rolled off the bed as if forcing himself to move.
She stared at him, memorizing the view of his battle-hardened body. Every inch of his physique screamed power and strength.
“You’re making this very difficult,” he growled.
“Sorry?”
Turning, Jerico stalked into the bathroom. She heard the shower come on and his protest as he stepped into what obviously was a very cold shower. He emerged dressed in his usual fatigues, with wet hair.
Rounding the bed, he leaned over her to kiss her softly. “I think your middle name is Temptation.”
“Marie,” she corrected him, and felt her lips curve in a delighted grin.
“Aspen Marie. I will see you this evening.” He straightened and walked to the bedroom door.
“Eat breakfast, Daddy.”
“I think I’m supposed to remind you of that.” With a fond wave, he disappeared.
She heard him walk down the hall and the slam of a cabinet door. She guessed he’d grabbed one of the PowerBars she’d spotted earlier. Hearing him greet Rexy and move around the kitchen, Aspen suspected he was making sure she had food to start the day while he let Rexy out to potty. Wrapping her arms around herself, Aspen celebrated her feelings. She’d never expected to find such a wonderful man.
After daydreaming for a few minutes once she heard the front door slam and lock, Aspen forced herself to get up. Rexy immediately appeared for pets and scratches.
“Good morning! It’s going to be such a good day.”
The happy dog appeared to agree with her and hung out in the bedroom as Aspen dressed and washed her face before going out to the kitchen. The feel of her panties against her bare skin captured her attention. It felt naughty, and she loved it. Her lunch sat on the counter along with a filled bowl of cereal and a spoon. He took such good care of her.
A quick walk around the block with Rexy burned off a bit of the big dog’s energy and he was ready to take a nap on the neatly made bed. Aspen gave him one last goodbye pet. She walked down the hall and paused inside the doorway of the nursery. Just the sight of the changing table made her face heat. She couldn’t wait to try it again and find out what all the other things were. With determination, she forced herself down the hall.
Grabbing her lunch and keys, she let herself out and relocked the door before heading to her car. She relaxed as she drove. Her new job was different, more challenging in some ways, but having people around was such a relief after working in a deserted building. She felt safe there.
When she pulled up to the gate into the base, Aspen handed her employee ID to the guard. He read the name and seemed to recognize it.