Her fingers curled into the comforter and a bead of sweat rolled down her temple. “Yes,” she cried and came again, her slick channel gripping his cock hard. He held her while her body spasmed, but when she recovered enough to have her wits about her, she realized he was still hard.

Jake settled back on his knees and lifted her off the bed until she was completely upright in his lap, her back to his chest. The position drove him even deeper, made him feel even bigger. The muscles of her pussy rippled and stretched to accommodate him. His hands cupped her breasts.

Her head fell back against his shoulder in complete surrender. He gave a low growl and nipped her shoulder hard enough that she knew he’d leave a mark. She shuddered and his arms gripped her tighter.

While his cock pulsed inside her, he toyed with her nipples, tugging and rubbing them until she thought she’d go mad. She hooked her arms around his neck, giving him total access to her body. He didn’t say anything, but she knew she pleased him when his cock jerked and his fingers tightened around her breasts.

One of his hands slid down her torso and delved between her thighs. He found her clit and brushed it with his thumb. She arched into his touch, loving the way he made her feel.

“Tell me what you want,” he ordered.

Sapphire knew him well enough now to know what he wanted, no, what he needed to hear. “Fuck me, Jake. Take me.”

His hands closed around her waist and he started to thrust, short, hard stabs that had every nerve ending in her pussy alive and wanting. He shifted his grip to her breasts and leaned forward slightly, leaving her feeling as though she was falling. She started to put her hands on the bed for support, but he stopped her.

“No, keep your arms locked around my neck. I won’t let you go.”

Trust. It all came down to trust. Sapphire kept her arms locked around his neck and held on as he powered in and out of her molten core. She’d already come several times but knew that wouldn’t stop her from coming again.

Jake’s entire body tensed and then she felt the hot flood of his seed filling her. He leaned back into a seated position and fingered her clit, teasing it until the combination of that and his pulsing cock sent her plummeting over the edge.

She cried out his name, embracing her orgasm, shaking with desire as he continued to grind his pelvis against her, wringing every drop of pleasure out of the sexual act.

They were both panting hard and their skin was practically sticking together in spots, but he didn’t let her go. Jake turned and fell onto the mattress, staying buried inside her. She didn’t mind. With his arms locked around her and his cock still throbbing within her, she was surrounded by Jake, by his caring. And he did care about her. Of that she had no doubt. Whether or not he could ever admit to loving her was another thing altogether.

“You okay, babe?” He brushed a kiss over her ear and she shivered.

“I’m very okay.”

A low laugh vibrated in his chest. “You’re more than okay. You’re spectacular.”

She smiled into the growing darkness. Jake was always complimenting her, so much so that she no longer harbored any doubts about herself as a woman. His cock hardened within her again and Jake began to thrust, gently this time.

“I didn’t use a condom.” He kept thrusting. “This is the second time that’s happened.”

She’d noticed he’d felt hotter and her orgasm was more intense, much like that morning a week ago. “That’s okay. I’m on the Pill and I’ve never had sex without a condom before so I’m disease free.” That was one thing she didn’t need to worry about.

He froze behind her. “You’re on birth control?”

“Hmmm.” She snuggled closer to him, needing his warmth as the perspiration on her skin began to dry, leaving her slightly chilled. “I saw my doctor before I tried to seduce you.”

She could feel his lips curving against her shoulder. “Lady, you’re full of surprises.”

Sapphire felt mysterious and sexy and powerful. “I am indeed.”

“Then I guess we don’t need to worry about this.” He started moving his hips and lifted one of her legs over his thigh for better access.

“Already?” She couldn’t believe he was recovered enough to go again.

“Oh, babe. I’m just getting started.”

Time lost all meaning as the night closed in around them. Jake couldn’t get enough of Sapphire, needing to claim her again and again to know she was safe and she was his. She didn’t protest. Indeed she gave herself completely over to him. It was such a turn-on that it kept his dick hard for hours.

He had her ride him until she came, then he put her on her back, hooked her legs over her shoulders and fucked her until they both came. Then he piled several pillows under her head, cupped her breasts together, fucked her that way until he came in her lush, talented mouth.

And he couldn’t count the number of times he went down on her. He loved the taste of her, even better, he loved the taste of him on her. Like a primitive animal, he wanted to mark her entire body with his seed.

Only when she finally slept with total exhaustion did he rise from the bed, pulling the covers back so he could see her in the dim light that came in through the window. He checked the clock. It was just after three in the morning and they’d been fucking for hours. He rubbed a hand over his chest, knowing they both needed a shower. But that would wait until morning.

She was turned away from him, one leg pulled up, exposing her pretty pink pussy to him. He licked his lips and fought the urge to go down on her again. She was going to be sore. Hell, he was going to be sore.

He grinned, pulled the covers over her and leaned down to place a kiss on her temple. She emitted a small snuffling sound and snuggled deeper into the covers. Jake turned away from the tempting picture she made. The quicker he took care of business, the quicker he could crawl back in bed with Sapphire.

Naked, he padded out to the kitchen for a drink of water. On his way, he noticed the bags of groceries still sitting on the floor. He detoured long enough to grab them and carry them to the kitchen. His stomach growled, a reminder that neither of them had had dinner.

He put away the fresh vegetables she’d purchased and wondered if the chicken was bad after being left out for hours. Shrugging, he tossed it into the bottom of the refrigerator. Sapphire could decide in the morning and they could keep it or toss it out.

Jake pulled out some mustard, tomatoes and sliced roast beef he’d picked up at the deli and quickly made himself a sandwich. Grabbing a beer to go with it, he carried his snack into his office. While he waited for his computer to boot up, he ate half his sandwich.

He swore under his breath and then padded back to the bedroom, digging his throwaway phone out of his pants pocket. Sapphire was still fast asleep. He left her, went back to his office and settled in.

It was late, but he knew his buddy wouldn’t mind. He dialed the familiar number, and it was answered on the first ring. “I’m trying to sleep.”

“Trying being the operative word.” Jake knew what it was like to have nights like that, nights when the memories of the past wouldn’t let him go.

His buddy chuckled. “You got that right. The lady okay?”

“Yeah. Thanks again, man. She was pissed she didn’t get the chance to thank you herself.”

“No problem. I live to serve.” There was some slight rustling on the other end. “What do you need?”

Jake took a swig of beer, swallowing the cold brew. “I’ve got several envelopes I need delivered.”

“I’ve got a courier service I use. Very discreet.”

“Good enough.”

“I’ll pick them up in about forty minutes.”

“Thanks.” Jake let out a breath and felt the tension leave his shoulders.

“She’s important to you, isn’t she?” his buddy asked.

“Yeah.” Jake raked his fingers through his hair. “She’s the one. She’s…” He tried to think how best to put it into words. “She’s everything.”

“I’m glad for you. You deserve everything.”

He rubbed his hand over his face. “You do too.”

“Some of us aren’t meant to have a normal life so you need to do it for us. See you soon.” The line went dead and Jake tossed the phone on the desk. He ached for his buddy, knowing he was having a hard time dealing with everything they’d done over the course of their career. Even those of them who made it home without physical injuries had psychological ones. And sometimes those were the worst.

A slight sound alerted him that he was no longer alone. Sapphire appeared in the doorway wearing his shirt, which practically swallowed her whole, and a frown. “Why are you up?”

He set his beer down and opened his arms. “Come here.”

She came, her eyes widening when she got a good look at him. “You’re naked.”

He grinned. “I sure am.” And there was no hiding the fact that his dick was wide awake and ready to go again. His small head had no sense of discretion at all when it came to Sapphire.

She settled on his lap and reached for his beer, taking a sip. “That’s good. Nice and cold.” Her eyes fell on his sandwich. “Is that roast beef?” Her stomach rumbled and he laughed.

“Go ahead. You can have that half.” Taking him at his word, she grabbed it and began to eat.

Between bites she pointed to his computer. “What are you doing? And who were you talking to?”

Jake knew he could easily lie to Sapphire and say it was work and she would believe him. But that didn’t sit right with him. She wasn’t like any other woman he’d ever known and, deep in his gut, he knew if he lied to her he’d damage something very special, possibly even lose her.