Page 83 of Heartless Union
“I know. And I don’t even want it to happen anyway. I just … I just can’t stop thinking about him.”
“I’m sorry,” I say.
She immediately bursts out laughing. “Don’t be. I don’t want Dante. I’d rather be dead.”
“Lara?” a voice I recognize says. Looking to my left, I see Ashley. Her eyes flit to Gabriella and back to me. “I haven’t seen you in a while.”
Not since I decided she wasn’t a good friend.
“This is my sister-in-law, Gabriella,” I introduce. She gives Ashley a little wave.
“Care to join us?” she asks.
Ashley shakes her head. “That’s all right. It’s just … good to see you, Lara. You look … happier than the last time we spoke.”
“I am happier.” I’ve lost a lot, but I’ve gained so much, too.
“Well … ok, then. Bye.” She grabs a coffee from the counter and walks away.
“Who was she?” Gabriella asks.
“And old friend.”
“We should all get together some time.”
“That’s all right.” I smile. “You’re the only friend I need.” She smiles back.
Gabriella and I have been through a lot together. She’s never judged me. Never made me feel bad for being myself. She’s just … been there. I think she’s even helped Rocco soften up too.
I mean what I say—I don’t need any more negative people in my life. I just want to be surrounded by the people I love.
As I slip on my nightgown, I feel his arms wrap around my waist. Leaning back against Rocco feels so good. He’s strong and sturdy.
“Why are you changing into that?” he asks, kissing my neck.
“Because I’m ready for bed.”
“I’d rather see you out of it.” He tugs the straps down my arms and slides the nightgown off. It pools around my feet, leaving me completely naked.
I sigh and lean into his touch as he cups my breasts. His kisses along my neck make my body tingle. The heat within my core fires up.
“I need you,” he growls, slipping his hand down my body and between my legs. I cry out when he touches my clit.
“I need you,” I respond.
He quickly turns me around to face him and kisses me so deeply, I can barely breathe. He lays me down on the bed and gets rid of his clothes before leaning over me.
I wrap my body around his, my legs open wide for him. My heart is ready for all of him.
Rocco continues to kiss me as he settles between my hips. His erection is right at my entrance. Every time I feel that, my inner walls clench at the remembrance of him inside me. I’m so ready for him.
He holds my gaze as he thrusts inside me. We moan together, our hands intertwining and our bodies meshed together.
Using my legs, I pull him closer to me and deeper within my core. Together, we move as one.
Being with Rocco is never boring. It doesn’t matter how many times we’ve had sex. Each time is more special and better than the last.
I love this man, even though I wasn’t sure I’d ever be able to. He’s become my rock and safety. He’s become a man I trust.