“I love you,” he assures me.

“I love you.”

“I’m going to show you how much,” Liam’s eyes don’t leave mine as his hand travels from my face all the way along my body. He leans down allowing me to feel his weight.

I’m warm everywhere. I want him to touch me, kiss me, and I want to feel him inside of me. The want to be claimed by him is so fierce it rocks me to my core. He strokes the skin on my leg with his fingers. Gradually gliding up and down while staring at me. He inches higher and higher until he’s at the hem of my dress.

“Kiss me,” I request and he does.

Our tongues volley between each other and he pushes me deeper into the bed. His weight covers me and I want more. I hold his face and kiss him with everything I have. My heart thumps in my chest and my pulse races when his fingers skim across my underwear. Liam deepens the kiss and his hands trail higher until he’s rubbing the underside of my breast. The fabric is too tight and he retreats.

He sits up and pulls me with him. Deftly he unties the knot behind my neck and the straps fall, leaving my bare chest exposed. Liam looks down before his hands cup my breasts. Leaning in close, his lips are at my ear. “I’ve waited to do this again. I’ve dreamt of you lying naked before me. I hope you’re ready for a sleepless night, sweetheart.” He rolls my nipple between his fingers and I moan.

“Take your shirt off.” My voice is desperate. I want to feel his skin against mine again.

I help him by pulling it up and he removes it. The pads of my fingers trace the tattoo again and I remember how much he’s been through. Before I can think too much, his lips wrap around my nipple and his tongue circles it. My hands grip his head and hold him there.

“Oh,” I sigh as his teeth gently bite down. “Liam.”

He stops, “Say it again.”

I look into his eyes confused.

“Say my name.”

“Liam,” I say it again.

He groans and then lavishes the other breast. His hand snakes to my back and pulls my dress off. He throws it on the floor and lies me back down. His mouth returns to my breasts and then he begins to sink lower. I tense as fear begins to take over.

Liam doesn’t miss the change in me though. He knows too well how to read people. “Relax, sweetheart. I want to make you feel good.”

I let his words wash over me and focus on staying in the moment. His fingers hook in my white simple thong and he leisurely pulls it off. I’m completely bared to him. I’m open and exposed, but all I see is awe in his eyes. He looks at me like I’m a prize, a gift for him.

With his eyes trained on mine, he lowers his head and kisses my stomach. Then an inch lower he places another kiss. Another inch receives the same attention before he’s settling between my legs.

He watches me as I lean up on my elbows.

His head dips and mine falls back. Liam’s tongue swirls against my clit and every part of me comes to life. He sucks and then his tongue enters me. I jump up, but he anchors me. My arms give out as I squirm against him, but he doesn’t relent. Each swipe of his tongue brings me higher. I build toward my orgasm and he moans against me.

“So close,” I start to chant.

It’s been so long. I swear I’ve never come this quickly. I’m right there when he lifts his mouth.

My eyes fly open and my mouth is slack as I look at him in frustration.

“Not yet,” is all he says and then he returns. He starts slowly and his tongue is feather light. I fight the urge to push his head where I need it most.

“Liam, please,” I beg.

I feel his finger press against my opening and he slowly enters me. I don’t know whether to cry or laugh. He starts to move and his tongue is exactly where I need it. I climb, and I swear if he stops, I’m going to bite him. He moves creating the friction I need. Heaven. This is fucking heaven. My nerve endings burn with the need to release. My muscles lock and I let go.

Each part of me tingles and feels heavy. I’m panting and still throbbing as Liam continues to draw out every ounce of pleasure my body can give. He pushes up and stares down at me. “You’re even more beautiful when you come.”

“Now it’s your turn,” I say flipping over and climbing on top of him. My fingers touch his lips and I trace all the way to his sternum. I travel over every ridge and plane of his six-pack. Sliding down his body, I admire the man beneath me. He’s strong, sexy, caring, and I’m going to do everything I can to make this night memorable for him.

Touching him feels right.

Being with him feels like it’s meant to be.

I loosen his belt and remove his pants. He lies there with a lazy smile as I take my time removing his boxers. I take a moment to admire him. His long, thick cock throbs before me and the need to be filled overwhelms me. I want him to take me. But first, I want to explore him.

“Natalie, if you keep looking at me like that, I’m not going to be able to control myself,” Liam warns and I want to defy him.

I love that I can test his limits. It’s a sense of power I’ve never known.

My hand wraps around him and I lean up and nip at his ear. “You’re not the only one testing their strength,” I say low and seductive. “I want you inside of me so bad I could cry. Make me yours, Liam.”

A switch flips inside of him and he turns me onto my back. “You’re already mine.”

My eyes close and he waits.

“Look at me,” he demands.

I open my eyes and see the love shine through him. “Do I need a condom?”

“No.” I don’t tell him that the chances of me conceiving are slim to none. The only way I can get pregnant is through infertility treatments.

“I want to feel you. Only you. I want you to feel me. Don’t close your eyes.”

Each breath I take feels like an eternity passes waiting for him to enter me. He goes slowly and I feel the tip of him. “I love you. I love every part of you. I wanted to fight it, but I can’t fight you.” He comforts me as he pushes deeper inside. My eyes stay on his and I give over all my heart. “You’re supposed to be mine and I won’t lose you.” Liam’s eyes close as he enters me fully.

My breathing is short as I try to adjust. He stays still and then presses his lips to mine. I relax and get lost in the kiss and then we begin to move together. Liam thrusts and I hold on to his back as he slowly rocks inside of me. I push against him and he groans.

I take everything about him in. The way his jaw is tight and his muscles are taut as he moves. His eyes shift from dark blue to light, his eyes open in pleasure. My hands memorize the way his ass fits in my palm as he moves with me. Pushing and pulling me apart. We fit together as if we’ve been doing this forever.

He flips me over so I’m on top and my hands trail his body. “You feel incredible,” I say as I rock back and forth. “I don’t want this to stop,” breathless as I start to climb again. “It feels so good,” I whisper against his mouth and he kisses me again.

His hand dips between us as he finds my clit. The pressure from his finger and the way his dick hits the spot inside of me . . . I’m a goner.

“I’m gonna come, Lee. You feel so fucking good,” he warns me.

“Oh my God,” I moan as my orgasm is so close. I close my eyes and free my mind. I focus only on the way Liam is touching me.