When You Least Expect It by Helen Lacey

When You Least Expect It by Helen Lacey

Author:Helen Lacey
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2019-06-06T13:21:08+00:00


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Mitch waited until his arms were numb before he moved and rolled, hating how alone he felt the moment their bodies were apart. She was breathing hard, drawing in long gulps of air, and he took a few moments to draw enough air into his own lungs so he could speak.

“Are you okay?”

Her eyes were closed and she was smiling. “Perfectly fine.”

He let his gaze linger at her breasts and then her rounded belly, and he fought the urge to lay his hands over their son in a primitively protective gesture. But everything about his feelings for Tess bordered on primitive. The bed coverlet was tangled at their feet, and he saw their clothes spotted from the doorway and across the floor. He figured only ten minutes had passed from the time he’d met her in the hallway and then smiled to himself when he realized he really needed a do-over to ensure he took his time and used at least some finesse, instead of being all eagerness and impatience.

“What?” she asked, clearly sensing his mood.

“That was something of a land speed record,” he said ruefully. “I’ll do better next time.”

“I’m not complaining.”

Her frankness turned him inside out. And turned him on. He grasped her chin and kissed her gently. “I didn’t hurt you?”

She shook her head fractionally. “Of course not. But if you insist on doing better...be my guest.”

He laughed and rolled her on her side, facing her, their baby between them. “Feel like having something to eat first? There’s plenty of party leftovers in the refrigerator.”

Ten minutes later they were downstairs eating cold fried chicken followed by copious amounts of cake and tea. The mood between them was oddly relaxed, surprising considering what had recently happened upstairs. There was none of the post-sex awkwardness they’d experienced in Sioux Falls. In fact, it felt very much like it used to when they were first married. Making love had always been part pleasure, part connection, part affirmation of their feelings for one another. Never a chore, never just about the physical act itself. Often, more emotional than physical, although he couldn’t deny how damned good it felt to find release and solace in her touch. It had been nearly six months since they’d been together, and he hadn’t been with anyone else.

Later, once the dishes were cleared, they headed back upstairs and made love again. He took his time, kissing and touching every part of her, anointing her skin with caresses that were whisper soft and designed to drive her crazy. She moaned and writhed and came apart in his arms, and Mitch thought how he’d never tire of hearing her moan in pleasure as release claimed her. There was something insanely erotic about watching the woman he loved reach orgasm and say his name as she climaxed.

Afterward, once his breathing returned to normal and he could feel his legs and arms, Mitch held her closely, splaying his hand over her belly and feeling their child move inside her.



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