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  "Gia, open your eyes." Her lids fluttered, but her eyes stayed shut. "Open your eyes, baby. I want to see you as you come around me."

  Another flutter and the lids finally opened. Her green eyes, dark with passion, focused in directly on his own.

  He entered her in one deep thrust.

  She cried out, her head going back, eyes closing again with the pleasure.

  He stayed still, buried as deep as he could go. "Open your eyes, Gia. Look at me. Stay with me."

  Again the lids fluttered open, finding him. And he started to move. Her soft heat enveloped him, bringing him to the edge faster than he'd ever thought possible. He felt the sweat trickling down his back, every muscle in his body tensing as he fought off the explosion he knew was coming.

  Gia lifted her legs, wrapping them around his hips, squeezing as he thrust into her, adding her strength to his own to drive him even deeper inside her. He groaned, clamping his jaw shut and clenching his teeth.

  When her arms came around his back, her little nails biting into his shoulders, he let loose the tenuous leash he had on his control.

  "Aaahh god, baby. You feel too good. I can't... hold back... aaahh, fuck!"

  He grabbed her arms, pulling her hands around to his and bringing both their hands above their heads. They were body to body, head to toe. He buried his face into her neck, breathing in her scent. That warm spicy scent that was only Gia assaulted his senses.

  When he felt her little sheath start to tighten and tremble against him, he thrust faster, harder, driving into her the way he'd always dreamed. Her hands tightened, squeezing his as she broke over the edge, a little scream ripping out of her, just before her teeth sank into his shoulder.

  The little bite was the last straw and he broke apart with her, his orgasm wracking his body as she continued to pulse around him.

  Chapter 22

  Josh had quickly disposed of his condom, lifting Gia and pulling down the blankets before laying her back onto the bed. Now he pulled her tight, snuggling her against him in traditional spoon position.

  Even though her eyes felt heavy, her body sated, the pull of attraction she felt just from having him pressed against her back hadn't seemed to fade. There was a little tug of sorts, a subconscious warning, telling her that wasn't the usual for her. As she tried to acknowledge the thought, to get out of bed and head home, she felt Josh nibbling on her neck followed by his warm breath against her ear.

  "Was I too rough?" he asked.

  Brushing off the uncomfortable feeling, she couldn't help the smile that spread across her face. "Not even a little bit. What about me? I'm pretty sure you've got a bite mark somewhere on your shoulder. Was I too rough, pretty boy?"

  "Pretty boy? Not really sure I like that one either, though as opposed to lawyer boy I guess I'll take it. And no, you were not too rough. Trust me."

  He laughed, but even to her ears it sounded a little less than pleased. "Then why do you sound less than certain of that?"

  She flipped around to face him, her eyes zeroing in on what would definitely be a bruise tomorrow. She rubbed the bite mark gently as she looked into his eyes, trying to read his expression.

  "Did I hurt you? I didn't mean to bite you. I've never really gotten carried away like that before. Nails sometimes, but never teeth. Sorry about that."

  He looked a little surprised for a moment, followed by smug. "Never, huh? Good to know."

  Gia raised one eyebrow before pinching the bruise teasingly. "Don't get cocky, lawyer boy. I did mention it's been a while, right?"

  Now Josh laughed, a deep honest laugh. "I'll be sure to bear in mind that it 'had nothing to do with me personally'," he said, making fun of her comments from yesterday.

  "As you should." Gia laughed a little too, going back to rubbing at the mark. Was it wrong that she actually liked seeing it there? No one else would know, but she knew that she had left her mark on him. At least physically.

  "By the way, it didn't hurt. In case you didn't notice, it kind of pushed me over the edge. You might even say, I liked it."

  She smirked, squinting her eyes up at him. He never failed to surprise her, even in bed. "So, what you're telling me is that the pristine, upstanding, always proper lawyer actually likes a little kink in the bedroom?" She waited just a beat before continuing, "Good to know."

  She had simply been teasing him, so she was more than a little shocked when he pushed her onto her back and rolled half on top of her, pinning both her hands above her head in one of his. He looked straight into her eyes, as he said, "Oh Gia... You don't even know."

  She felt his cock, already hard again, pulse against her hip. When his fingers slipped down, brushing by her sensitive nub, she couldn't stop the little whimper. She didn't know who was more surprised, Josh or her, at how fast her body responded to his touch.

  But she wanted to know more.

  "I don't know... what? Do you actually like a little kink in the bedroom, counselor?"

  With her words, his shaft jumped again, throbbing against her. His fingers slipped between her folds, already wet and ready for him.

  "And if I said yes?" He slipped one finger inside her, slowly, teasing her before slipping back out again. "What would you say to that, Gia?"

  This time he thrust his finger in fast and hard making her gasp and twist her hips against his hand.

  When his lips closed around the aching tip of one breast, she forgot all about his question. He nipped, suckling deeply, sending a little curl of pleasure shooting down to her center where his hand was working its magic.

  All at once, he bit down hard on her nipple, causing a sharp bite of pain. She gasped, startled. She was even more surprised when that pain caused an even stronger surge of lust to shoot through her body. She thrust her hips against his hand, moaning.

  Josh pulled back and laughed a little, though it sounded more pleased than amused. She forced her eyes open, looking over at his expression. His eyes were dark, the blue turning almost black with desire. A look of desire she had only dreamed possible.

  He watched her, seemed to be searching her face for something. He pulled his finger out, thrusting three in at once, sending Gia's overloaded senses reeling against the sudden feeling of fullness. She cried out, writhing her hips against his hand, seeking the release her body already craved.

  Suddenly his hand stopped moving, leaving the fingers in her, but still. She swung her face back to his. She had been so close. Why had he stopped? As soon as her eyes met his, he spoke again.

  "What would you say if I told you... that I dreamed of tying you up, spanking you... then fucking you until you couldn't even remember your own name?"

  * * * *

  Josh realized he was taking a risk, throwing out his deepest, darkest desires. Especially since they had technically only made love once. But he figured he may as well be up front about it. If he was going to scare her off, it was better to do it now than later. He suspected the longer he was with her, the more addicted he would become, not the other way around. So, it was best to just get it out there. And, since she'd asked, he'd answered.

  Now, if he was pushing the odds more in his favor but catching her when she was caught in passion, well, that wasn't manipulative. It was just good negotiating.

  When Gia didn't answer, he asked again. "Gia, come on baby. Would you let me tie you up?"

  When he felt her hot little sheath tighten around his fingers, he felt his cock pulse and twitch with pleasure. If her body was any indication, he had his answer. He just wanted to hear her say it.

  He stopped thrusting his fingers, smiling when she whimpered and writhed in frustration. "Answer the question, Gia. Do you want me to tie you up? To spank you?" Another little contraction around his hand. "Your body says it likes that idea. I'll stop now if you don't answer me."

  With a long moan, her hips twisting and grinding against his hand, she finally groaned out, "Yes... God... spank me, tie me, whatever... just fuck me. Now!"

  Hearing thos
e words from her beautiful full lips was exactly what he'd wanted. What he hadn't counted on was his body's reaction. The surge of raw desire that ran through him brought him right to the edge of release.

  Josh rolled away, grabbed a condom, tore it open with his teeth and slid it on, all while Gia sighed out one long moan. Before she could even take a breath in, he was back, poised at her entrance.

  "Now, Gia? Are you ready for me?"

  With another little whimper she raised her hips, sliding her moisture against his shaft. Her wet heat was enough to have him gritting his teeth. As he shifted, aligning their bodies, she lifted again, the head of his cock dipping just inside her waiting core.

  On a groan of his own, he thrust forward, burying his entire length inside her in one hard stroke.

  She gave a small scream, gripping his hips with her thighs.

  Within two thrusts, he knew he wasn't going to last long. But he was damn well going to make it good for her.

  He pulled out and sat back on his knees. Before she could even utter the merest hint of complaint, he grabbed her hips and pulled her up his thighs and back onto his shaft. Grabbing her legs, he lifted them up onto his shoulders and grabbed her hips for leverage.

  Gia wrapped her legs around his neck, locking her ankles as she arched her back, meeting his every thrust. He couldn't help but grin despite how close he was to coming. Good girl.

  He kept pumping, driving into her as hard as he could. When he felt her legs start to tighten around his neck, the first little tremors pulsing around his shaft, his orgasm rushed up on him.

  He grabbed her hips, pushing and grinding against her as he exploded inside her. She screamed out his name, her sheath contracting as she came with him. He kept his rhythm, only slowing as he felt her body start to relax, letting her ride through the last of her orgasm.

  Just before his body collapsed, he rolled off her, careful not to crush her with his weight.

  * * * *

  Holy hell... she was in trouble. They'd had sex twice in an hour, the second orgasm was even better than the first. As she lay here catching her breath, she could easily jump him and do it again.

  Okay, time for a redirect... in lawyer speak. She rolled over, wanting to see his face when she asked him this question. She wanted to see if he was serious about this, and if so just how serious. Now that she could focus enough to gauge his reaction.

  "So... do we need to discuss a little bondage fetish you have?"

  He smiled, but she could see his shoulders tensing up a little. Apparently he was quite serious. Hmmmm... interesting.

  "Not a fetish, exactly. More like a fantasy. And if it's not something you're up for, I won't hold you to your previous agreement. It was definitely made under duress."

  "Fantasy... as in something you dream about, but have never exactly done before?"

  "Uuhh, yeah. Pretty much."

  "Intriguing... But not all that surprising. Deb hardly seems the type." She shrugged a little as she thought a little more about it. "Although, neither do you, if I'm being honest."

  Josh kind of grimaced a little and leaned back more, folding his hands behind his head. "Yeah, well, I hate to be redundant, but you'd be surprised."

  "Okay then, lawyer boy. Surprise me. Tell me all about these little fantasies of yours. How long have you been having them? Who's been helping you act them out? Was it hard to stifle them for the last four years, seeing as Deb wasn't participating? Oh, and who's been starring in them? A movie star... an old high school flame? And, what exactly are those fantasies? I want details!"

  Josh finally laughed, a real laugh. "So, you're not even a little... I don't know, shocked or something by the fact that I want to tie you up?"

  She smirked a little and wiggled her eyebrows at him. "Don't forget about spanking me. And, why would I be shocked. Surprised, yes, but there's nothing really shocking about that. Unless there's more. Something you're not telling me?"

  "Ha! No, that's about it... mostly anyway. But isn't that enough? I know it would be enough to throw most women. At least the women I know."

  "Well, I'm not most women... although I am a woman, and you know me, so your statement is not exactly true. Now, to answer your question... no. It's not enough to scare me off. In fact, it sounds kind of fun, honestly. I mean, I'm good with trying anything... at least once. As long as it's consensual, and you're with a partner you trust, then hell... go wild."

  Josh rolled over and stared at her, with this utterly shocked expression on his face. It was almost comical. His mouth was hanging open, chin dropped, his eyes as big as saucers. She managed to hold back the laugh... just barely.

  "Are you being serious right now? Tell me you're not pulling my leg, Gia."

  "Josh... I'm dead serious." She somehow managed to keep a mostly straight face.

  "So, we can try... anything, or everything?"

  "Well, I'm not going to say everything unequivocally, I won't do anything disgusting. But otherwise, yeah."

  Now he looked kind of smug and disappointed at the same time, like he had just found the pitfall he'd known was coming. "What would you consider disgusting?"

  "Oh... weird things. Like, no bathroom play... if it should go into the toilet, then it needs to go into the toilet, and no bestiality or necromancy or anything like that. Otherwise, we can probably give it a shot. Why, planning on peeing on me or something?"

  "Oh, God no! Nothing like any of that."

  She couldn't hold back the laugh this time, seeing as he looked like she just suggested he eat cat poop. "Well then, I think we'll be fine."

  Josh rolled over, facing her as he balanced on one elbow, a slow smile settling across his face. Was she mistaken or was there desire already burning in the depths of those blue eyes?

  "So, let me make sure I've got this straight. We keep this just between us..."

  "Right, no telling anyone, not even our friends. That also means no PDA's."

  "Okay, we keep it a secret, but we can have sex, all kinds of sex, any time and in any way I can think of... aside from the gross factor. Is that right?"

  "That sounds about right."

  "Georgia Ann McClellan, you just negotiated yourself a deal. So, should we shake on it? Or would you care to 'seal the deal' another way?"

  "Oh, I'm sure we can find a better way... lots of better ways."

  Josh pounced, rolling her underneath him as he sealed his lips against hers. Her laughter rang out as she tore her lips away from his.

  He quickly changed that laughter to moans when his lips closed around her nipple once again.

  For the time being, she was too caught up in desire to even contemplate humor.

  Chapter 23

  She was dating Joshua Taylor.

  She was sleeping with Joshua Taylor.

  She was fucking Joshua Taylor.

  No matter how she said it, it still never seemed real. It always sounded like something out of a dream, or her own little imaginary life play. Certainly not reality. And if she couldn't believe it herself, there is no way anyone else would.

  Sigh... Thank God she made him swear to keep it quiet. She could only imagine the shocked looks, the questioning stares, the absolute disbelief on people's faces if they ever found out.

  Not to mention the looks of pity mixed with the absolute certainty that all was finally right with the world again once they broke up. She couldn't stand that.

  Their little tryst, for lack of a better word, had already been going on for almost a week, yet it still didn't seem real. Probably because it wasn't. Maybe she really was just dreaming all of this.

  Just to be sure, she gave the inside of her arm a quick pinch.

  "Ow! Damn."

  "What'd you do?" Aaron asked, interrupting Gia's little reverie.

  "What? Oh, nothing."

  He laughed, replying sarcastically, "You know, I didn't think I would need to actually tell you to keep the needle gun away from your fingers. But, if we need to go back to basics..."


  "Ha ha. No smartass, I did not ink my fingers."

  Gia got up and walked out to the front desk, pulling up the second chair and plopping down with a ‘humph’.

  "Ever feel like you're living in an alternate reality?"

  "An alternate reality? No, not that I've ever experienced. But you have been a little out of it the last few days. What's going on?"

  She shook her head. She really didn't want to talk about it... or did she? Maybe she could tell Aaron. He wouldn't think less of her when Josh inevitably called it off, would he? And she really needed someone to confide in...

  "Okay... well... you know that guy that was in here? Josh?" At Aaron's nod, she continued. "Well, I've sort of been seeing him. Just recently." She grimaced, waiting for the laughter, or the expression of confused shock.

  She got nothing. He actually seemed expectant, like he was waiting for her to continue. When she said nothing he finally prodded, "And?"

  "And... nothing. That's it. We've been sleeping together for the last week."

  "Okay. So, is he bad in bed, or what?"

  "What? No! He's not bad in bed. Why would you assume that?"

  Aaron kind of shrugged and laughed at the same time. "Well, he is a lawyer... and he seems a little stuffy. Plus, you kind of seem like something is bothering you, and good sex generally has the opposite effect. At least in my experience."

  Now Gia was laughing right along with him. "I would've thought the same thing. Especially with his choice in past girlfriends, not to mention fiancées, I would have expected good old fashioned missionary style sex. But there is more to him than meets the eye. One of our friends told me recently that 'still waters run deep' with Josh, and it's proving to be true."

  "Huh... Who would've thought. So then, what's the issue?"

  "Well, nothing. Or, not yet. But... I mean... well look at him. Then look at me. I get the whole opposites attract thing, but it never works out. So, it's really stupid. This whole thing is really stupid. I should just put a stop to it now, right? I should go call..." she turned and stood up before Aaron interrupted her.