Full Moon (7 page)

If Josie hadn’t been so hot, she would have laughed at their half-dressed states. Both of them looked odd with their napkins tucked in their shirts, while completely naked from the waist down. “We look ridiculous.”

“We’re being smart. Like you said, ribs are sticky business. We’re just protecting our clothes.”

“Is that what we’re calling this? Smart?”

Jake picked up a rib and pulled off a juicy piece of the meat. He lifted it to her mouth. She took the bite, chewing slowly. Then she grasped his wrist and licked the sauce from his fingers.

Jake’s gaze darkened with need. Josie imitated his movements, grabbing her own rib from the pile and feeding him. They continued to take turns, sharing bites, sucking the sauce from each other’s fingers. It was the most erotic meal she’d ever eaten. The wine girls would have a field day with this story.

She’d finally filled them in on her first two full-moon adventures last Thursday when Shelly mentioned her upcoming date with Jake. Zoey had praised her for her bravery, while Georgie had looked downright envious. Especially when Shelly told them all how hot Jake was.

Jake tossed a bare bone onto his plate and chuckled at the pile. “Damn. Not sure I’m ever going to be able to eat ribs again without thinking of you.”

She laughed. “I must admit I’ve never considered barbeque a particularly sexy food. But…”

She ran two fingers along the edge of the platter, scooping a dollop of the sweet sauce. Reaching down, she dragged a sticky smear of it along Jake’s erection. “Oops.”

Josie pushed her chair out, allowing enough room so that she could kneel between Jake’s outstretched legs.

“Damn,” he murmured, when she ran her tongue along his length, cleaning up the delicious mess she’d made. Then she encircled his cock with her palm, stroking the hard flesh.

Jake pulled the napkin from her neck, his fingers hastily tackling the buttons on her blouse. She only released him long enough to strip off the silky material and drag her bra off. Then she reached for him once more, taking his cock in her mouth.

Jake’s hands landed on her shoulders as she drew him deeper. “Josie.” Her name sounded as reverent as a prayer. It made her want to give him more, show him how touched she was by his dinner, his kindness, his efforts on her behalf.

He continually gave her exactly what she asked for without demanding more.

After several moments, Jake gently pushed her away. “As much as I love your mouth on me, that’s not what tonight’s about.”

He was right. She’d asked to experiment with anal sex. While she’d gone after her first two fantasies with enthusiasm, without hesitation, this one scared her a little.

Jake placed his fingers beneath her chin and lifted her face, forcing her to look at him. “Be brave, Josie.”

“What if I’ve changed my mind?”

They’d only known each other a short time, but she sensed he was very good at reading her expressions, her thoughts. It was somewhat unnerving. “Have you?”

She shrugged. “I don’t know.”

He rose from his chair and took her hand, helping her stand. “We’re sticky. What do you say we take a quick shower, give you some time to think about it?”

“Okay.” Once again he’d known the right answer. She’d been a complete basket case all day, waiting to get here, to see him again.

She’d thought she could rein in her emotions, but one look at Jake’s romantic dinner and his laughing eyes had destroyed that restraint. It was becoming clear that she was in serious danger of falling for him.

Time to regroup was exactly what she needed.

Jake led her down the hallway to the bathroom. She stood near the doorway as he closed the shower curtain and started the water. He tugged his shirt over his head, then reached for her.

She stepped into the hot water with him, enjoying the sensual feelings his hands provoked as he rubbed her skin with soap, cleaning off every trace of the sticky barbeque sauce.

Josie took the soap from him and washed him, enjoying his labored breathing when she slowly scrubbed his rock-hard cock. As always, Jake kissed her, long, hard presses of his lips against hers.

Once they were clean, he turned her away from him, pushing on her shoulders until she was bent over, his dick brushing against her ass cheeks.

Jake ran his fingers through her slit, slick with water and arousal, and then pushed two inside her pussy.

She raised her hands to the shower wall, using them for support and leverage as she moved in time with the thrusting of his hand. Her eyes closed when she felt the first twinges of her orgasm approaching.

It never made land. Jake withdrew from her. She started to protest, to rise, but he held her in place as his hand drifted to a different opening.

She fell silent, anxious for his touch. Several times over the past few weeks, she’d recalled the slight pinch of his finger in her ass as he pressed her against the wall of the bar. Josie had loved the touch as much as she’d feared what came next.

What if the pain was too much to bear? What if she wanted to stop?

As if he’d read her mind, Jake paused. “It’s your fantasy, Josie. We can explore it or not. It’s your call.”

“If it hurts—”

“I’ll stop. God, Josie, I never want to do anything that doesn’t bring you pleasure. I wouldn’t hurt you.”

Jake had claimed this full moon because he insisted she needed to try this with a friend, not a stranger. He’d been right. She would never have come this far with someone she didn’t know, didn’t trust.

And as crazy as it seemed given their short acquaintance, she did trust Jake. That thought stopped her in her tracks. She trusted him.

“Josie?”

“I want to try.”

“Good.” Jake turned off the water, enveloping her in a soft towel before grabbing one for himself. “I bought a couple of things that might help.”

Josie giggled. “I think you’re better at the full moons than I am.”

He wrapped his arm around her shoulders and directed her toward his bedroom. “What can I say? You inspire me. By the way, what’s next month’s fantasy?”

She narrowed her eyes. “Jake. You can’t have them all. I mean that sort of defeats the purpose, doesn’t it?”

He sat on the mattress and pulled her down to sit next to him. “I don’t think so. Wasn’t the list created as a way to explore your sexuality? I don’t remember you saying anything about going out and having sex with twelve different men. Just that you wanted to try different things.”

Josie wasn’t sure how to respond. He was right. Again. Damn.

First he’d pointed out the flaw in choosing fantasies she’d never act out with a stranger, and now this. Her list hadn’t addressed the who, just the what. Her real reason for not wanting to spend another night with him was based on her emerging feelings, but there was no way she’d confess that to him. Hell, she still didn’t know his last name and she’d refused to give him her phone number or address.

They were still—essentially—strangers.

“Even so, you’ve already had three full moons. Maybe I should let someone else have a turn.”

His eyes crinkled when he smiled. He was too handsome for her peace of mind. “Do you have someone in mind?”

She shook her head.

“What’s the next fantasy?” He’d continue to press for the answer until she told him.

“Bondage.”

He blew out a long, impressed whistle. “Oh, hell yeah. That one is definitely mine.”

She laughed. “You know, this isn’t like calling dibs or shotgun. Just because you say it’s yours doesn’t mean I’m going to give it to you.”

He rose slowly, grasping her wrists before she could determine his plan. Jake lifted her from the bed, twisting her away from him until he had her hands captured tightly at the small of her back. She struggled to free herself from his strong grip, but he wouldn’t release her.

“I’m very good at bondage.”

“This isn’t an audition.”

Jake didn’t reply. Instead he pushed her forward until she had no choice but to lie on the bed, facedown. He followed her to the mattress, his legs caging her upper thighs, his hold on her hands relentless, unyielding. For a few moments, neither of them spoke. Jake simply held her immobile, his strength overwhelming her in ways she couldn’t resist.

She closed her eyes and stopped fighting the inevitable.

Jake released her, leaning over to press soft, warm kisses to the nape of her neck. “I’m sorry.” His voice was quiet, tender. “I tend to get a little crazy when I consider this may be the last time I’ll see you.”

She smiled at his heartfelt admission. “The feeling’s mutual, Jake, but believe me, I’m not someone you want to get mixed up with. I’ve got enough baggage to keep a fleet of bellhops busy. I wish you could just trust me when I say this is better.”

He placed a kiss on her bare shoulder, then straightened, moving aside. “I’ll take what I can get. And for the record, I’m still gunning for next month. Crawl up into the middle of the mattress and get on your hands and knees.”

Her body responded to his deep-voiced command instantly, her nipples tightening, her pussy clenching. There wasn’t a doubt in her mind that he was good at bondage and probably every other damn thing on her list. Something about him called to her—be it chemistry or attraction or just a spark fighting to become a flame. Whatever it was, it was potent, irresistible. New.

Josie assumed the position, then looked over her shoulder, finding Jake’s bright blue eyes staring at her ass.

She giggled, then wiggled. “Come and get it.”

He ran his hand over her ass cheeks, grinning at her invitation. Then he surprised her by leaving the bed. “Almost forgot my surprises.”

She watched as he retrieved a plastic bag from the chair in the corner. Returning to her, he dropped a tube of lubrication on the mattress. Then he held up a sex toy, still in its wrapper.

She bit her lower lip. “Seriously? They make toys for this?”

He tilted his head, studying her face. “Of course they do. They have toys for sex acts I’ve never even heard of before. Don’t move. I want to wash this off real quick. Then we’re going to have some fun.”

Josie twisted, lying on her back. She reached over to pick up the lubrication. “Couldn’t get a bigger tube of lube? I mean I’m not sure this will last us more than six or seven years.”

He chuckled, calling out from the bathroom. “The giant size was on sale. Guess I should warn you, that was actually one of the previous girlfriend’s complaints. What I call thrifty, she called cheap.”

“Good information to have, but not a problem. I’m pretty cheap myself. Curse of being poor. Hey, my TV is going on the fritz. You have an inside track on where I can find an inexpensive one?”

“Actually, I do. But are you sure you need a new TV? I’m pretty good at fixing stuff. I could take a look at it if you wanted.”

“I’m not sure it’s worth fixing. The thing is ancient. I’d really like to replace it with a flat screen. My damn living room isn’t that big as it is and the old TV eats up a lot of space.”

Jake returned to the room still talking about the TV. “Gotcha. I’ll do some checking around for you if you want. I have a buddy who works at Best Buy. Maybe he can get you a deal.”

“That would be great. Thanks.”

Such a mundane conversation considering their nudity and sexual props. Josie turned her head to hide her smile, lest he misread her response. Jake was carrying a butt plug, while she toyed with the cap on the lubrication.

Jake picked up on her mirth and grinned as well. “Three full moons in and the magic is already waning. We’re getting worse than an old married couple.”

Josie waved the lube around. “Maybe this will help.”

Jake approached the bed, stopping her when she started to resume her previous position on her hands and knees. “Changed my mind. Stay like that.”

Josie lay back down. “Won’t this make it trickier?”

He climbed onto the bed. “Depends. How limber are you?”

She laughed. That had been one of her reasons for compiling the Howl List. Trying new things while she was still able to strike the poses. “I can hold my own.”

“Good. I like seeing your face when you come.”

Josie fell silent, uncertain how to reply to such a lovely comment. Jake was a master at sweet compliments. They warmed up all the cold, lonely places inside her, making it hard to remain aloof, distant.

Jake lifted her legs, crawling between them. “Hold them up.”

She grasped them beneath her knees, surprised when Jake grabbed a pillow and thrust it beneath her ass. Nothing like being on display.

Ordinarily she would have been mortified, but everything was different with Jake.

He took the lube from her and uncapped it. “This is going to be cold.”

Placing the tube at her opening, he squeezed some of the gel into her anus. She shivered, but Jake soon warmed her up.

He pressed one finger inside her slowly, his gaze never leaving her face, and she realized he didn’t want to watch her come. He wanted to make sure she wasn’t in pain. Had anyone had ever shown her such care? In her entire life, she’d run her own show, taken charge of her own destiny. Her mother hadn’t wanted a daughter, she’d wanted a girlfriend, so Josie had assumed that role. Tony had always needed a mother figure, looking to Josie to pay the bills, to make the household decisions, to be the responsible adult. And Tommy just needed her. She was his mommy and she’d never let him down. Never.

In all her life, she couldn’t remember a single time when someone had taken charge and simply let her be.

Jake stilled. “Josie? Are you okay?”

Clearly she’d given something away in her face and he’d misunderstood.

She shook her head. “I’m fine. Actually, I’m great.”

He gave her his sexy crooked grin and forged deeper. Jake drove her higher, first with one finger, then with two…and Josie lost the capacity to think. She continued to hold her legs up and open for him, but her grip began to slip as she became more excited. Her skin grew slick with sweat from the heat he was producing in her body.

She moaned when he withdrew, wanting him back again. Then she felt the tip of the butt plug. It was thicker than his fingers, though not as big as his cock. The plastic was harder, unyielding. Jake had coated it with lubrication, but it still pinched as he slowly pushed it in.