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“Yeah, you’re right,” he agreed.
“And aside from that kiss on Christmas day, we’ve been very careful around each other. Careful not to let our gaze linger too long. Careful not to be too touchy. We’ve given each other time to heal from our marriages and yet we’ve been ignoring the easiest way to get over someone.”
“And what’s that?” He asked, his heart beginning to race.
“Getting under someone else.”
“You don’t sound like you’d mind that too much,” he teased, trying to stay relaxed.
“I don’t,” she replied, simply. “But I’d feel pretty foolish if I was out here by myself feeling some kind of way.”
He didn’t hesitate, didn’t think for a second.
Pulling her close, he moved his hands into her hair, letting it fall through his fingers like silk as his lips crashed into hers.
It wasn’t a gentle kiss.
Months of holding back, of never allowing himself a second glance, wouldn’t allow him to be gentle. But neither was she as she kissed him back with such ferocity, his cock stirred in his pants. She nipped his lip once, and he returned the favour, pulling back after a moment, breathing heavily.
“So, feeling foolish?” He asked. She shook her head.
“No. Feeling horny. I think it’s time for that cab, Marcus. Don’t keep a girl waiting.”
Chapter 32
Erica
THREE DAYS AGO
Erica covered her mouth as she rode through the waves of her orgasm, the showerhead still pointed between her legs. When it was safe, she pressed her hand against the wall, replacing the showerhead, and took a breather.
Used to an (at least) once-a-day romp, being newly single was taking some getting used to. Especially when she was living in someone else’s house. She stole moments like this one - in the shower, or in the dead of night while Marcus slept.
The problem was, no matter how much love she showed herself, it wasn’t enough to keep her satisfied. Not until tonight, when she had let her mind wander toward forbidden thoughts.
She knew Marcus was attractive and that their feelings were growing. But she had not explored that thought until the time was right.
He had opened his home to her, invited her to share his business, and given her stability when her world crumbled. He was forbidden for all the right reasons.
That was until six months of close quarters blurred the lines between forbidden and irresistible.
Suddenly, all she could think about was Marcus. How good he looked, how much he made her laugh, the way he talked with his hands.
God, how good those hands would feel on her.
The shower was her first chance to explore these exciting new thoughts. The orgasm she had while thinking about Marcus proved how strong the attraction was between them. She owed it to herself to see if there was anything there.
They had waited long enough.
PRESENT DAY
Clothes flew in all directions as they entered the flat. The door had barely closed behind them before they were half-naked. Erica’s heart pounded as Marcus’s hands roamed her back, cupping her backside and pulling her against him.
She had wanted to do this for so long, and now it was finally happening; she felt almost dizzy with excitement.
“We can stop at any time,” Marcus panted against her neck, his teeth grazing the sensitive skin there. “Whatever you want, okay?”
“Shut up, and fuck me.”
