Runes brings his hand up my marred cheek softly and looks me over. “You’re healin’ well on your face. I’m glad.”
I offer him a soft smile before I go back to my stoic expression, and he tips the bottom of my chin up. “Don’t do that. Don’t look away from me when I’m complimentin’ you, alright?” Runes licks his lips and his eyes drift down to my lips. Goosebumps spread across my chin, and before I know it, he’s wrapping his other arm around me, pulling me in close. His rough lips hit mine, and the same electricity we’ve always had comes in heavy and hot. He kisses me like we’re long-lost lovers seeing each other for the first time. I kiss him back with the same ferociousness, aching for more. He’s the first person I’ve kissed since the fire, and if I was going to kiss anyone, I’m glad it’s him.
For a brute of a man, he’s so gentle with me, and I love it about him. Out of instinct, I wrap my arms around his neck and pull myself closer. Something about being with Runes speaks to me, makes me feel like I’m not the damaged, broken woman I feel like most of the time.
He groans against my mouth and pushes his tongue past my teeth, kissing me with a roughness I’ve missed. In fact, I’ve yearned for it. Our lips collide for so long I can’t tell how much time has passed.
Runes lightly trails his hand up my spine until he has a grip on the back of my neck. It’s rough and demanding, yet gentle at the same time. He holds me close to him, not forcing me to do a damn thing. Truth be told, I’ve never been with a man like this. Most only care about getting their rocks off, but Runes’s shown me time after time how my pleasure means more than his own. He’s the type of man who never goes too far and watches for my signals.
Pulling his lips away from mine slightly, Runes is breathless. “Fern, I fuckin’ want you more than I ever have, and sweetie, I need to be inside you.”
All I say is one word while I stare into his captivating eyes. “Please.”
Runes wastes no time peeling my tank top off and freeing my breasts. My nipples are hard, and he immediately grabs one, capturing it in his hand. For a woman with an hourglass figure, I’ve got a nice pair of tits. They’re Ds, but man, they make my back hurt most of the time. That being said, I’m not a super thin woman. I’ve got a fair share of meat on my bones and my hips are wide. I’m a size twelve in jeans and fill them out well, but he’s always made comments about how he loves a woman who knows how to eat. “Fuck, I’ve dreamed of this day,” Runes growls, capturing my lips once again.
He releases my breast and pulls at the elastic of my yoga pants. I match his pace, and together we strip myself out of the confines of my clothes. I slide my hands under his cut and carefully take it off and set it on the coffee table behind me. His cut means so much to him, so I would never disrespect it. He’s already peeled his shirt off by the time I turn back to face him, and I pause, completely in awe of . . . all this hotness. I feel like one of those TikTok videos where the woman has water pouring out of her mouth after seeing a sexy man or woman.
He lifts a corner of his lips. “See somethin’ you like, sweetheart?”
“Don’t get cocky,” I chastise him and chuckle.
Runes smirks, unbuttons his belt, and stands to rid himself of his jeans and boxers, tossing them on the floor with my clothes. He sits back on the couch, and I stare at his throbbing cock. It’s wide and long, so I can bet I’m gonna feel it afterward. I lick my lips, and Runes starts to move forward, but I place my hand on his chest.
“Lean back and enjoy,” I tell him, and his eyes flash with excitement. He leans back against the couch, and I lower my head between his legs. Palming his balls with one hand, I press soft kisses up his shaft until I’m near his head. I open my mouth, wrap my lips around the head of his cock, and he moans in pleasure. But I stop, take my mouth away from him and glance up to see his needy eyes.
Smiling, I wrap my mouth around his cock and bob my head, deep throating him. “Fuck, I forgot how you go far real fuckin’ quick,” he hisses, not prepared for the pleasure I’m about to bring him. I tighten my hand around his balls and suck as I go down on his cock. I’m sucking his dick like it’s a straw, and his moans confirm I’m doing a great job.
“Stop that and get up here,” Runes grumbles after about ten minutes of me blowing him. I can tell he’s keeping himself from releasing, so I release his cock from my mouth with a pop.
I rise onto my knees and start to turn around when I’m grabbed by the wrist. Runes pulls me back to him and forces me to hover over his cock. I was going to ride him reverse cowgirl, but I guess he has other plans.
“Don’t do that shit with me, sweetie. I know what you’re doin’. I’m not blind to it and I won’t let you shield yourself from me.” Runes leans up, wraps an arm around the nape of my neck, and plants the other on my hip. “I will tell you this however many times you need to hear it, I promise you this.”
“Tell me what?” I ask as he pushes down on my hip, sinking me down on his cock in the process. He thrusts lightly and hisses as I roll my hips over him. He pulls my neck forward and brings his face right up to mine.
Looking into my eyes, he tells me. “You’re fuckin’ beautiful. You’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.” Runes kisses me with the most passion I’ve ever felt from him. I roll my hips against his cock, and his thrusts grind his dick against my G-spot. I moan into his mouth, and his lips form into a smile, breaking our kiss.
“I can feel you tightenin’ up around me, sweetie. Come all over my cock. Give me what I want.” His grip grows more intense, and he brings his lips next to my ear, whispering, “I want you, Fern. Give me your sweet nectar.”
I combust around him, and he groans as I dig my nails into his shoulders, losing complete control. Runes increases his thrusts until he’s ramming his cock up and down, slamming himself inside me. He extends my orgasm until I’m left breathless and shaking on the couch.
Once we’re done, he rises, covers me with a plush blanket, and looks down at me. I rake my eyes over his muscular body and my eyes focus on his semi-hard cock. Goodness, I feel like I was just fucked by Godzilla.
“Where are you going?” I question him as he walks toward the kitchen.
“I’m lookin’ for your lotion. I wanna make sure you take care of yourself, sweetie. It’s not just your responsibility anymore, it’s mine too.”
After the shock wears off, I tell him where to find the lotion, and once he’s gone, I allow tears to slip down my cheeks. I need this, and maybe, just maybe, I need him too.
Chapter Seven
Runes
I don’t have a lot of experience waking up in the morning with a beautiful woman in my arms. I’d like to say I have, but I’m not gonna lie. My motto’s always been fuck ‘em and leave ‘em. I’ve had very few women I’ve allowed to sleep by my side, and none of those women have ever felt as good as Fern does.
Fern agreed to marry me, and this morning, once she wakes, the two of us are heading to the courthouse where I intend to make us husband and wife without delay. We both agreed late last night the marriage would be temporary. After what she’s endured, I doubt she wants a man tying her down. After things are settled with the courts, we’ll let things go back to normal, and maybe a year or so after Tor’s legally in my custody, we’ll go through divorce proceedings. I know that’s what she needed to hear at the moment. I bet she thinks I didn’t see the fear in her eyes when I asked her to be my wife, but I did.