Chapter 13: Power and Pleasure

My body tensed around him, wanting past the pain of it. He eased further, and my back arched suddenly, my heartbeat racing against his as our chests pressed together. He eased backward. I exhaled as he slid out, my body settling around the after-echo of that soft new thrill.

And in the next moment, he thrust with force that jarred my tailbone against the countertop. I felt my gut retract and clench, a visceral pressure as my body tightened around him and a scream of delight and surprise exploded past my lips. My scream muffled against his deep kiss, tongue quick and hungry against my teeth.

His hand in my hair tightened, pulling my head back and baring my neck for more of those rough, perfect kisses.

His body worked slow and deliberate against mine. I felt muscles roiling, sliding further inside me. Inch by inch.

His kisses seared against my throat, against the bottom of my jaw as I threw my head back in agonized pleasure.

His hips moved faster, now faster, now harder and har