Karl closed the distance between us and reached out to settle his large hands on my waist. He pulled me flush against his solid chest with a gentle tug, wrapping those strong arms around me in a tight embrace. I immediately started squirming against his iron grip, trying in vain to wriggle free."Let me go, Karl!" I growled, my voice muffled against the soft fabric of his shirt. The spicy scent of his cologne filled my nose, bringing back a flood of memories that I ruthlessly shoved aside. "I'm not in the mood for your stupid games right now. Just tell me the truth!"Karl simply let out a deep chuckle that usually made me melt into a puddle at his feet. Now it just pissed me off even more. He nuzzled against the sensitive skin of my neck, his warm breath sending an involuntary sensation racing down my spine despite my best efforts to remain angry."Lavinia, just relax and hear me out," he murmured in his velvet voice. Damn him and his stupid sexy voice!"It's not what you think
Karl pulled up in front of an electronics store on the way to my parents' house which piqued my interest. I gaze out the tinted window that I had partially drawn down in order to let some air in."Why did we stop here?" I asked as I silently watched him remove his seatbelt."Nothing, my love, just wait for me a little while. I'll be back," he said. Karl eventually returned to the vehicle after being absent for a short period. When he did, he welcomed me with a smile and handed me a small box with a ribbon tied around the top."What's inside?" I asked. "Open it. You'll see," Karl urged. I gave in and opened the package, at which point my expression changed dramatically upon taking in the sight of the stunning phone that was concealed within."It's beautiful,” I turned it around to make sure I was seeing it correctly and gushed about it.“I'm happy to hear that it meets with your taste. Since you have been praising the most recent version on the market, I thought purchasing
I pushed my conflicting thoughts aside for the moment and turned my attention back to my mom. "Mom, would you mind giving me Rosie's phone number? I lost it somewhere along the way, and now I'd like to get in touch with her and maybe arrange to meet up." I missed my best friend. She was the only one who truly understood me through and through, who knew all my secrets and loved me anyway."Of course, of course!" Mom's face lit up at the mention of Rosie. She'd always adored my boisterous best friend, even when we were getting into trouble as teenagers. She located Rosie's contact info on her phone and handed it to me with the number already displayed on the screen. "Here you go, sweetie. I know how much you've been missing that girl. She's been asking about you, you know."Another pang of guilt. I'd been neglecting so many important relationships lately. With a deep breath, I quickly typed the number on my new phone, my finger hovering over the call button for a moment be
I was deep in conversation with my mom and Rosie, who had arrived earlier than expected, when Robert stumbled into the living room shirtless, as was his usual custom after waking up from a nap. He stretched lazily, letting out a jaw-cracking yawn."Oh man, I'm so freakin' tired," he mumbled in his morning voice, not seeming to notice me at first.I cleared my throat loudly. "I'm here, you goof. Didn't you miss your favorite sister while I was gone?" I couldn't resist teasing.Robert's eyes finally landed on me, his face splitting into a broad grin. "Lavi! Oh my god, the whole place has been dull as hell without you around," he exclaimed, crossing the room in a couple of long strides to envelop me in a big bear hug, his bare chest warm against my cheek."I missed you too, you big lug," I laughed, hugging him back tightly before we separated.Time seemed to fly by in the blink of an eye as we all caught up, swapping stories and reliving old memories until my stomach literally sta
"Are you kidding me, Karl? Please don't tell me you're actually considering punishing me by locking me up in that creepy red room again?" I asked in a trembling voice, unable to stop the violent shudder that ripped through me at the mere thought of being imprisoned in that bizarre torture space once more.The memories of the last time he had subjected me to that still haunted my nightmares - being stripped bare and restrained, helpless and at his mercy as he used me as his personal plaything for hours on end. The countless inventive ways he had found to tease, torment and overwhelm my senses with exquisite and unbearable sensations of pleasure and pain until I was a sobbing, delirious wreck. I had been certain he was going to break me that night.The dark, hungry look in Karl's eyes vanished, his expression brightening considerably into one of obvious amusement as a deep chuckle rumbled up from his chest."Ha! Got you going there for a second, didn't I, baby?" he grinned widely
Karl finally pulled back, leaving me stunned and gasping for air. He swiftly removed his belt and held it contemplatively in his hands, eyeing me with an odd look I couldn't quite decipher. My gaze immediately fixated on the simple strip of leather, and my stomach dropped as I realized exactly what kind of "punishment" he had in mind. Surely he couldn't be serious? This had to just be another one of his twisted little mind games to mess with me."You know, I think you can actually help me out a little here, my lovely wife," he mused with a sly grin, gently tracing the line of my jaw with the cool leather of the belt in a deceptively tender caress.I eyed the belt warily, feeling a bead of sweat trickle down the side of my face and a sick feeling blossomed in my stomach. My mouth had gone bone dry, making it impossible to respond as I searched his face for any hint of playfulness or deception. But his expression remained unreadable, his eyes burning with an intensity that made me
Karl came back not a minute later. His eyes burned with an intense lust that made my breath catch in my throat. He raked his heated gaze over my half-naked form in a way that felt like a physical caress, hungrily drinking in every exposed inch of my flushed skin."What's with that look?" I inquired in a small, anxious voice. The predatory, ravenous expression on his face made me want to simultaneously run for the hills and throw myself shamelessly at his feet in wanton submission.A slow, wicked grin curved Karl's lips as he crawled back on the bed. He caged me in effortlessly, his thick, muscular frame blanketing my own when the hard ridge of his straining erection pressed insistently against the soft skin of my inner thigh. The blatant reminder of his arousal made me shudder."What's the matter, honey?" he practically purred in that deep, rumbling baritone that never failed to make my knees go weak. He leaned down until his face was just mere inches from my own, near eno
“Ouch! You damn beast!” I screamed in discomfort. "Who exactly is at fault here? Who was it that was begging and pleading for me to 'fuck me harder and faster' just a little while ago?" Karl mimicked my voice in a high-pitched, mocking tone as he gently stroked my flushed cheeks with the backs of his fingers. His touch felt simultaneously soothing yet ignited sparks of arousal low in my belly.My face burned even hotter with embarrassment at being so brazenly called out on my wanton behavior from earlier. I could feel the blush spreading down my neck and across my chest. "Okay, okay, let's just move on from that. I really need to take a shower and get cleaned up. Can you please hand me your shirt?" I asked, desperately trying to change the subject and regain some semblance of modesty.He eyed me up and down with unabashed desire, taking in my naked form hungrily. "Why the hell should I do that, honey? Don't tell me you're feeling all shy and prudish now after the wild, insatiable w
When they finally broke apart, he maintained a feigned frown. “Is that all we’re going to do?” he asked gruffly.Lavinia giggled at his attitude. "You're being ridiculous."Before he could retort, she carefully lifted Jan from his arms and settled onto the couch, preparing to nurse the hungry infant. She pulled out her breast from under her light shirt and guided the baby's mouth to her nipple so he could contentedly suckle.Karl watched them for a moment with a complicated mix of tenderness and jealousy. "I think we need to start weaning him off breastfeeding soon so he can drink regular milk," he commented.Lavinia just rolled her eyes at him. She was long used to hearing this complaint from her husband. "Are you seriously jealous of your own child? He's still so young, I can't just stop breastfeeding him like that," she sighed.Karl turned his gaze away, feeling unreasonably envious of the peaceful intimacy between mother and child. He tried to push the feeling aside.“Finally, he's
No sooner were the words out of her mouth than a piercing scream tore from her throat. “Aaaaaggghhhh! It hurts so bad! Karl, help me, please!” She clutched at him wildly.Karl was at a complete loss, watching his wife suffer so terribly.All he could do was hold her and try in vain to comfort her. "I'm here, I'm here...you're doing amazing, just keep breathing..."The medical team burst into the room in a flurry of chaos at the sound of Lavinia's screams. They swiftly but gently transferred her to the bed with the doctor taking charge."Okay Lavinia, you're fully dilated. It's time to start pushing on the next contraction," she instructed."No no no, I can't...I can't do it!" Lavinia shook her head even when the next contraction seized her body.Karl stroked her damp hair back. "Yes you can, baby. You're the strongest person I know. Just focus on me and push, I'm right here..."With a guttural, almost primal scream, Lavinia bore down hard. Her face turned beet red from the exertion."I
~Time flew by in a blur~"I am very nervous," Lavinia confessed while fidgeting with the hem of her maternity dress.The swell of her belly was now undeniable. It was a constant reminder of the life growing within her.Karl reached out, taking her hand in his and giving it a gentle squeeze. "It's okay, everything will be fine. No need to stress," he reassured her before turning his attention towards the doctor in anticipation.The doctor was getting ready to deliver the news that everyone had been waiting for."Here we go. Are you both ready to find out the gender of your little one?" the doctor asked.Lavinia and Karl nodded eagerly. They had discussed this moment countless times while imagining the different scenarios that could unfold.The doctor smiled. “Congratulations, you will have a son."Karl's face lit up with joy, "Did you hear that, my love? We're going to have a little boy, a little Sulivan who will look just like you," he exclaimed.Lavinia's smile mirrored his happiness.
Now that he was fully awake and alert, Karl pushed himself up on one elbow to study her expression. “Are you in pain?” he asked urgently, his mind instantly leaping to worst-case scenarios about her and their unborn child’s wellbeing.But Lavinia was quick to ease his fears, offering him a small, almost embarrassed smile. "No, no, it's not that at all," she reassured him before pausing momentarily. "I...well, I have a craving. For oranges."The tension seeped out of Karl's shoulders after registering her words. He let out a quiet chuckle of relief.He reached out and gently caressed her cheek. "Oranges? At this hour?" he teased. "You do realize it's well past midnight, and we're not exactly in peak orange season right now."Lavinia's expression fell into a mild pout. The desire for those oranges seemed so strong, so urgent in that moment, even if she understood the unlikelihood of finding any at this late hour.Sensing her letdown, Karl quickly backtracked. "But don't worry, my love. I
It was truly a night to remember.Andre and Rosie found themselves in the quiet of their hotel room, where they were able to spend some quality time together.While Andre's hands were softly put next to Rosie's head against the door as he gazed into her eyes intensely."What are you doing?" Rosie's voice trembled."Why are you so tense? Are you afraid?" Andre asked before caressing her cheeks tenderly.Rosie offered him a smile and shook her head. "I'm not... I just...""Don’t be nervous, just let yourself go. I'll never hurt you, my love. Everything will be fine, trust me," Andre reassured her.Rosie battled to restrain her reactions as he moved in and pressed soft kisses along her neck. She bit her lip in an attempt to suppress her moans."I love you, Rosie, you know that," Andre murmured.Rosie nodded. "I know, my love, and I love you too," she managed to say before their lips met in a tender kiss.Andre carefully lifted Rosie in his arms before carrying her to the bed. He gently s
Karl’s grin broadened at her words and he drew the quilt over them both before they welcomed dreamland together.The next day, Lavinia was standing in the middle of the dressing room, clad in just her underwear, angling her body towards the full-length mirror. With a small smile, she ran her hands over the gentle swell of her baby bump, admiring the changes pregnancy was bringing to her figure.She grabbed her phone and started snapping a series of photos from various angles in an attempt to document this special journey.The bathroom door opened and Karl stepped in, fresh from the shower with a towel slung low around his hips.He raised an eyebrow at his wife's actions. "Uh, what're you doing there, babe?"Lavinia glanced over her shoulder with a smile. "I'm taking belly pics! Wanna get in on this?" She motioned for him to join her. "I want to have photos documenting my whole pregnancy so we can look back on it."Without hesitation, Karl crossed the room and wrapped his arms snugly ar
“Is my husband still angry with me?” she murmured.She could feel the scorching heat of his body through the thin silk of her negligee and smell the warm, musky scent of his skin. It made her head spin with a dizzying rush of want.Before Karl could respond, Lavinia closed the scant distance between them and captured his lips in a deep, hungry kiss.For a long, heated moment he seemed to melt against her. His mouth moved in tandem with hers as one of his hands slid up to fist in her hair.A low rumbling groan of pure masculine appreciation vibrated against her lips and it made her shiver with delight.Then, all at once, Karl seemed to come to his senses. He tore his mouth away from hers with a harsh curse. His hands quickly dropped away from her as if she had scorched him."Dammit, Lavinia," he growled.There was an unmistakable bulge tenting the front of his pajama pants. "Don't do this, not tonight. I'm serious."Lavinia felt her heart plummet at the rejection. "But Karl--""No buts.
Lavinia felt her stomach twist itself into an anxious knot when the realization struck her. Karl must have retreated upstairs to their bedroom, no doubt seeking the solitude and space his anger and hurt seemed to demand.She wavered in the doorway for a long moment, chewing nervously on her lower lip while weighing her options.Part of her wanted nothing more than to leave him be, to give him the time and distance he so clearly needed to process whatever emotions were raging inside him over the disastrous misunderstanding.Another, deeper part of her, however, knew that putting off a reconciliation would only breed more resentment and pain between them.No, better to bite the bullet and face the awkwardness head-on no matter how painful it might be.Drawing a fortifying breath, Lavinia finally turned on her heel and slowly headed for the stairs.By the time she reached the bedroom door, her heart was pounding a staccato rhythm against her ribcage. She could hear the muffled sounds of
Martin gestured grandly at the table laden with boxes of crispy fried chicken, mounds of buttery mashed potatoes, biscuits, and other picnic fare. “We were talking about food, you nutters! This glorious chicken, to be exact.”The revelation hit the women like a ton of bricks.Rosie’s face flushed a brilliant crimson, slowly lowering the rolling pin, suddenly feeling very foolish.“We…we thought…” She stammered, unable to meet anyone’s eyes when the weight of their overreaction crashed down on her shoulders. “Oh god, I’m so sorry.”Talia scoffed loudly. “Wow? After our whole dramatic scene?” She shook her head in disbelief, but carefully set the skillet down.Andre stepped forward. “It’s okay, really. I can totally see how it sounded out of context.” He shrugged. “But we were just a bunch of guys enjoying some food and…well, guy talk. That’s all.”Lavinia forced an awkward laugh while pressing a hand to her reddened face as the absurdity of the situation fully registered.“Chicken…we re