to the handcuffs, she was
forced to stay pinned tightly against Nick’s chest. Her breasts were crushed
firmly against him, her nipples tingling with each thrust as they were rubbed
along his shirt.
Nick’s arms were around her back,
holding her to him just as much as the cuffs were. His breathing was sporadic
and labored as his hips thrust upward to meet hers.
Unable to hold back, Nixie began
whimpering, noises that sounded almost like sobs escaping her throat each time
their bodies crashed together. She heard the springs on the bed protest as they
rocked simultaneously against each other.
Nick gave a grunt and his hands
slid down to her hips, yanking her down onto him as far as she could go. The
headboard smacked against the wall with a crack, drawing a chuckle from him.
His laugh was infectious and Nixie
giggled in response. She didn’t remember a time in her life when she’d ever
been happier. It didn’t matter that Nick thought she was a criminal. As long as
he continued to see her, things would be okay. She was happy just to be around
him. It was absolute pleasure to feel his lips as they grazed over her throat.
She loved the sensation of his arms around her, the possessive way his hands
slid along her skin. She loved his smile, his laugh…she loved him. She gave a
small gasp and her eyes widened at this realization. She couldn’t love him. It
was impossible. They barely knew each other.
Nick groaned her name into her
shoulder and just the sound of her name on his lips made her body tighten in
pleasure.
She finally gave in and accepted
the fact that maybe she was in love. When the mere sound of his voice sent her
pulse skyrocketing, there had to be something there.
While she was coming to terms with
this insight, Nick brought his right hand up and ran it slowly along her
throat. He then slid it leisurely downward, his hand exploring skin that was
slick with sweat. His palm slid steadily, descended over her belly, and finally
settled between her legs. He began gently stroking her clit with his thumb,
rubbing her until stars practically danced in front of her eyes.
Nixie picked up her pace, rocking
on top of him as quickly and vigorously as she could. A minute later, a hoarse
cry was torn from her throat as orgasm washed over her in wave after wave of
pleasure. She heard Nick’s holler of fulfillment, but was still too busy riding
out her own to fully concentrate on him.
After what felt like an eternity,
their frantic rhythm slowed and Nixie sluggishly returned to her senses. She
sat on top of him gasping for air with her limbs trembling weakly. She
collapsed against him, settling into his chest while they both struggled to
catch their breath. She lay there for a long time just letting him hold her
loosely in his arms, his body still resting inside of her.
Nick nuzzled her ear, leaving a
small kiss before whispering. “I need you in my life.” He ran his cheek along
her jaw, snuggling against her body. “I wouldn’t be able to survive if you were
to leave.” He sighed, the sound almost weary. “I tried so hard not to, but I
need you. I can’t explain it, but I do.”
Nixie felt her heart swell. Leaning
up, she stared into his blue eyes. “Nick, I…I love you.” She couldn’t believe
she was telling him this. It was too soon. It was irrational… It was the truth.
“I tried not to, but…” She shrugged again, feeling helpless. “It’s so hard
because you think I’m a bad person.”
Nick’s mouth opened to comment, but
she held a hand up, stopping him.
“I want you to know I never robbed
you. Ever. The night I broke into your house, I was there to return your
necklace. I swear it.” She gave him a small, encouraging smile. “That day in
the store, I gave you an empty box,” she said in explanation. “Remember when I
dropped all those boxes on the floor?”
On his nod, she continued. “I also
dropped your box. I got it mixed up with an empty one. By the time I
realized it, you had
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