Love Renewed (Love Trilogy) (16 page)

She playfully slapped his arm as she took a sip of her cider. “Stop being a perv.”

His mouth curving up, he raised a brow at her and picked up another strawberry, bringing it close to her lips and holding it there while chewing his own.

Her heart raced at his blatant flirting, especially when he started rubbing the strawberry across her lips. Her tongue darted out to lick her lips, catching the taste of the strawberries with her tongue, her mouth opening just slightly as he moved it back to the middle of her lips so she could take a bite.

Biting into it, a little bit of the juice escaped and slid down her bottom lip. His eyes narrowed at this and as she slowly chewed, he leaned in close to her and with his tongue, licked her lips while catching the juice before gently kissing her mouth.

Swallowing quickly, she placed her glass on the sand beside her and got up onto her knees, wrapping her arms around his neck slowly and kissed him back, her mouth automatically opening to give his tongue entrance. The groan he released thrilled her, one hand gripping her hair to keep her in place. He set his glass aside and returned the embrace, his arm coming around her to bring her body flush against his as he moaned once again.

As he pulled away to readjust, she giggled before speaking, her voice coming out low due to her desire. “I don’t remember this being part of our first date.”

He looked into her eyes before asking, “Are you complaining, Sprite?”

Charlotte knew she wasn’t. She also knew that if she let him kiss her again, they were going to end up in bed together. Her heart warred with her head.

Why not? Her heart was saying. He loves you and always has. He isn’t going anywhere and it’s been so long…

Because you aren’t sure it will go anywhere again, her head argued. Have you considered how you will feel in the morning?

Don’t be silly, her heart admonished. You love him and you always have. Put the poor man out of his misery.

“Charlotte? Do you want to stop?”

Searching his eyes as much as she could in the dark, she knew how he felt about her. She could feel his arousal against the front of her and ever since she’d seen him again, she had wanted to touch him as much as she was sure he wanted to touch her. Nothing had changed since the day she had went to his house, she admitted to herself. She still wanted him just as much then as now, so she made a decision to jump and hope she landed where she wanted to.

“No. No, I don’t want to stop,” she whispered, pulling his head down to hers so their lips were close again. “Let’s go inside, please.”

“Are you sure?” She saw his eyes searching hers to make sure this was what she wanted.

Her heart beat faster.
“Yes, I’m very sure. I want you, I want this.”

“I want you too,” he assured her, his lips kissing hers one more time before he released her, standing up slowly. “I always have and always will. Let me pack up this stuff and then we can go inside.”

Soon, they were headed to the house, hand in hand.

Chapter Fourteen

Placing the basket on the ground, Trevin unlocked the door to his house before swinging it open and stepping back to let Charlotte go inside first.
 

Stomach churning with nervousness, he picked up the basket and went inside as well, softly shutting the door behind them both. She had stopped just inside the door and turned to wait for him, her hands clasped together tightly in front of her. Grinning he nodded towards the kitchen.

“I need to go put this stuff away in the kitchen. Follow me,” he winked at her as he walked away, hearing her dress shoes tapping against the floor as she did just as he bid.

It didn’t take long to put the food away. Trevin placed the fruit and cider into the fridge, making sure they were both closed tight before shutting the door. Turning around to face Charlotte, he walked slowly towards her.

He saw her gulp as he got closer to her, but she didn’t take a step back. Cocking her head to the side, a small smile was playing around her lips as he stopped right in front of her.

“Which way to your bedroom?”

Just hearing those words from her lips made him stomach tighten in anticipation. Grabbing her hand in his, he pulled her towards the steps. “This way. Are you sure you don’t want a tour?”

She laughed, squeezing his hand with hers. “That’s not my main priority right now but I would definitely like a tour at another time.”

“Good,” he said, winking back at her as he started up the steps. “I was hoping you would say that since you are my
only
priority right now.”

As they reached the top of the steps that lead to the bedroom, Trevin turned to face her. Staring into her face, he lifted a hand and slid it along her cheek before clasping her neck and leaning close, bringing their faces near to touching.

His voice was low when he spoke. “I’m nervous.”

She leaned back a little and gazed up into his eyes, his face mostly shadowed due to the low lighting. As he saw her tongue dart out to wet her lips, he couldn’t resist dropping his gaze to stare at them in earnest. Pulling her close, she let out a gasp as she started to speak.

“Honestly, I’m a little nervous too,” she whispered. “It’s been a long time for me.”

Trevin rested his forehead against hers, stroking her cheek with his thumb lovingly. “Me too. Over ten years ago, actually.”

He watched her eyes widen. “But…you said you had dated after you gave up looking for me!”

Pressing her lips against his as he gave her a quick peck before pulling away slightly, their mouths almost touching. “I did say that but that doesn’t mean I ever got close to being that serious with any of them. You are, and always have been, my one and only. I don’t want anybody but you, Sprite.”

Seeing her eyes begin to water, he tightened his hold on her as he brought her body flush against his. Her eyes fluttered closed as she breathed in sharply, her arms coming up to grasp his collar. As his hand gripped the nape of her neck, she opened her eyes, tears shimmering as her lower lip trembled.

“I made such a mistake, didn’t I? I was such a fool.” A tear slid down slowly down her cheek before it was stopped by the pad of his thumb brushing it away. Turning her head, he put his mouth next to her ear.

“You are not a fool but even if you were, it has all worked out, hasn’t it? You are here in my arms where you belong and I could not be happier than I am right now.”

Feeling her smile against his cheek and then nod, his mouth found hers as he kissed her with a passion he could no longer deny. Her mouth opened instantly, letting him swoop in with his tongue and conquer her mouth with all due haste.
 
Their tongues waged a war between the entrances to the others mouth, making Trevin groan with lust as Charlotte sighed with pleasure.
 

Within seconds his body was aflame as hers cradled against his, moving in a way that was only inciting him to take her right then and there in the hallway. Backing up until he felt his body meet the wall, he released her head and used both hands to push her lower body against his, moaning at the exquisite feel of her ass in his hands.

She had wrapped her arms around his neck and was holding on for what seemed like dear life, her fingers grabbing his hair and holding him still as she kissed him back with her whole heart. Trevin wasn’t sure at this point who was the aggressor but realized that it no longer mattered, as long as Charlotte continued being in his arms like this.

Releasing her mouth, he brought a hand up to steady her as he spoke. “Lets continue this in my room.”

As she smiled up at him, he took her hand and led the way.

~*~

Trailing behind Trevin as they entered the bedroom, Charlotte could feel her heart flutter with anticipation.

Coming to a halt, he faced her. She was unable to stop her breath from hitching as he lifted an arm and leaned to reach over her shoulder, shutting the door and enclosing them in darkness.

His lips close to her ear, his voice was a whisper. “Lights on or off, Sprite?”

As the sound of his deep voice made her mouth go dry, the puff of his breath sent tingles down her right side. “Off. I get in trouble when I can see and all I want to do right now is just feel.”

Trevin chuckled then, the sound deep and knowing as he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her body intimately against his. “That’s fine with me since I plan to feel you all over.”

Laughing softly, she wrapped her arms around him, burying her face in the hollow between his shoulder and neck. Inhaling the sweet yet spicy scent of his cologne, she couldn’t resist planting a kiss on the warm flesh there.

Her only warning before being lifted off the ground was a low growl the kiss had elicited from him. As she brought her arms up to place around his neck, his hand slid up under her dress and gripped her ass firmly. Their faces almost touching, his tongue traced her lips before covering her mouth with his hungrily. Parting her lips, she let him in, each seeking the velvet of each others mouth.

As Trevin pulled away just slightly, she felt his mouth curve as his hand gently squeezed her bottom,
 
his breath teasing her lips as he spoke.

“I absolutely love your ass. It fits perfectly into the palm of my hand.”

Feeling a flush creeping up her neck, Charlotte was glad for the lack of light in the room. Before she could respond, his lips recaptured hers as he carried her across the room. Releasing her mouth once again, he placed her on the edge of the bed and knelt in front of her.

Not able to see anyway, she closed her eyes as he caressed each leg simultaneously. His hands alternatively squeezed and massaged on their descent down her legs. As they reached her feet he pulled off her dress shoes, the
clunk, clunk
sound of them hitting the floor causing her pulse to speed up.

As his hands slid back up her legs, she gripped his shoulders with her hands, preparing for his mouth to meet hers by licking her lips.

The unexpected touch of his moist lips on her inner thigh made her gasp, the delicious sensation causing her gut to clench and extracting a chuckle of amusement from Trevin. Unable to speak, the slow tantalizing kisses continued, the intimacy of the moment leaving her breathless.

His hands moved upward, skimming the side of her thighs and up to her hips, caressing her smooth skin.

Sliding her hands up his neck and then through his hair, she tugged gently as his hand slipped inside her panties.

“You’re an impatient little thing now, aren’t you?” When she gave a throaty laugh, he rose slowly, his hands gliding under the dress, tugging it up and over her head as he did so. “I like it.”

Even though neither of them could see much, Charlotte grinned as she slid off the bed. “It’s been a long time. I just want you.”

Grabbing the front of his shirt and tugging him closer, she unbuttoned his shirt as one of his hands came up to cradle her neck. The other stroked her side from bottom to top before fondling her breast gently, the pad of his thumb rubbing back and forth over her nipple, making it perk up and causing little shocks of pleasure to spread through her.

She kissed him as the final button on his shirt came undone, shoving the shirt down his shoulders which he shrugged off quickly while advancing on her. Falling back onto the bed, he covered her in one smooth motion as one hand cupped her once again, squeezing it as he lowered his mouth to take the pink nub in his mouth.

Gasping, Charlotte felt the tingling all the way to her toes. Feeling as if she should do something with her hands, she ran them down the sides of his chest and to the band of his slacks. Sliding around to the front, she undid the button and slid her hand inside, taking him in her hand.

She felt him moan as he continued to worship her breasts and she couldn’t prevent the smile that crept across her face at the sound of his pleasure.

Unwilling to wait much longer, she slid one hand up and touched his shoulder, squeezing it as she whispered, “Please, Trevin.”

~*~

Unable to ignore her plea, Trevin looked up. Even though he couldn’t see Charlotte in the dark room, he could feel every inch of her.

He hadn’t expected the evening to end this way. He just wanted to take her on a nice date and show her that his feelings were never going to change. But, as always, she had a way of making him come undone.

Quickly taking off the rest of his clothing, he gently picked her up and placed her on the bed correctly, then brought himself down beside her.

Caressing her from shoulder to hips, he brought his face close, his lips brushing hers softly. When she smiled and reached for him, he knew now was the time to speak up.

“Charlotte?”

“Hmm?” She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him in, covering his lips with her own. Incapable of resisting her advances, he brought one leg over hers and inserted himself between her legs. Wrapping a hand in her hair, he devoured her mouth, pouring his feelings into it and was rewarded with a moan. She brought one leg up and wrapped it over his, effectively barring him from escaping just as he had done to her just moments before, her hips bucking to indicate what she wanted.

Pulling away, he affectionately caressed her cheek as he spoke.

“Sprite, I would like nothing more than to make love with you right now,” he whispered, brushing his lips against hers again. “I just want to be sure that this is what you want. You know there is no turning back if we do this.”

Feeling her suck in a breath beneath him, he wasn’t quite sure what she was feeling. He knew what he was feeling though - he loved her and he couldn’t do this if they wouldn’t be together. He just wasn’t that type of man. When she didn’t say anything, he felt the need to clarify.

“I love you. I always have and I always will. We’re not young like before and I want to get married sooner rather than later. I want a family. I deserve that and if I can’t have it with you, I want to know right now.”

Sniffle.
That’s all he heard even as he felt the tear touch his thumb as it rolled down her cheek.

Unable to help himself, he smiled. Leaning forward, he kissed where her tear had met his finger followed by her mouth. As she sighed into his mouth, he chuckled and pulled away once again.