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I lifted her hand to my lips, brushing a kiss over the soft skin. “No, I think we’ve both learned a thing or two since then.”
“Gabe and April got married here a few months ago,” Stella said as her gaze swept over the serene expanse. “No need to change a setting that’s so perfect.”
My focus shifted from the garden to her profile illuminated by the soft glow of the moon. The way she bit her lower lip, a hint of anticipation in the curve of her mouth, stirred something deep within me. The grass beneath our feet smelled like summer, and as we ventured nearer to the edge of the garden, the sounds from the nearby sea became muted whispers. We stopped, surrounded by the fragrance of flowers.
Without another word, I closed the gap between us, pressing my lips to hers in a kiss that spoke volumes of years lost and longing reignited. As our mouths moved together, tenderness quickly gave way to passion, to an explosion of desire that had simmered below the surface for far too long. We became a clash of teeth and tongues, each searching. The sensation of her was familiar and yet completely new, all at the same time.
I pulled back slightly, breathless, my hands framing her face. “This.” I managed to say between pants. “This is what I’ve thought about for years. Being with you.”
“Then don’t stop,” Stella whispered back, her fingers tracing the line of my jaw before pulling me into another deep, consuming kiss. “I think we can do a much better job this time.”
My arousal was a fierce, rhythmic current that threatened to sweep me under. With every touch, every sigh that escaped her lips, my desire grew. Her hands slipped under my shirt, and her fingertips grazed my skin. Everywhere she touched lit on fire.
“God, Stella,” I groaned, pressing her closer against me. “I’ve missed you so much.”
“You make me feel alive.” As she spoke, the heat of her breath sent more pulsing waves rocketing through me. Her hand skipped down my abdomen, stopping to palm me. I twitched, gritting my jaw at the intensity of sensations flying through me. I pressed hard into her hand and raked my mouth over hers.
“I don’t want to stop. Not now. Tell me you’re prepared,” she said between gasps, her voice a sultry whisper that was almost lost in the breeze around us.
My heart hammered against my ribs as I nodded. “Yeah, I’ve got a condom in my wallet. I always keep one.”
Her lips curved into a smile, full and swollen from my kisses, a silent message of intent that sent blood pounding through my body. With a swift motion, she tugged at my hand, pulling us both down onto the soft, fragrant grass that seemed to welcome us into its embrace.
“I’m very glad to hear that,” she purred, her eyes alight with desire. “Because I plan on making this night unforgettable.”
Chapter Sixteen
Stella
The sweet scent of bougainvillea hung thick in the air, mingling with a fragrance that was pure Aiden. My fingers tightened in his hair as his mouth moved down my neck, each kiss igniting a blaze that raced over my skin. Over a decade of pent-up longing and desire surged through me as we tangled in the grass.
What will this mean for us in the long run?
I shoved the thought away. Right now, all I cared about was the feel of his hands sliding under my top, the rasp of his stubble against my collarbone.
“I’ve dreamed about this,” Aiden murmured, his voice rough. “About touching you again. I’ve missed you so much, Stel.”
Heat flooded my veins at his words. I arched into him, craving more, and he groaned. His hands slid higher to cup my breasts under my bra, his thumbs teasing the tight peaks. I gasped, desire swirling hot and fast inside me. The garden was shadowed and silent, but that didn’t stop the thrill of anticipation at possibly being caught. Everything felt more intense, more desperate.
As if we were making up for all the lost time we’d been apart.
Aiden lifted his head, eyes dark and half-lidded. “Tell me you want this as much as I do.”
“More,” I said, my voice catching. “I want you, Aiden. I never stopped wanting you.”
A smile curved his lips. “Good. Because I’m not letting you go again.”
His mouth claimed mine in a kiss that obliterated thought, that spoke of possession and promise. And as his hands continued their intimate exploration, I gave myself up to the pleasure. Expectant… Anticipating… because this time we weren’t fumbling novices. Aiden broke the kiss, nudging my chin up to trail hot, open-mouthed kisses down my throat. I shuddered, desire pooling low in my belly as he tore off my shirt and bra.
“Tell me what you want.” His breath was deliciously warm against my skin. “Anything, Stella. It’s yours.”
I sucked in a sharp breath as his fingers found my breast again, pinching lightly. “You. I want you inside me.”
He groaned, the sound vibrating against my neck. “Not yet. I want to taste you first.”
My cheeks heated at his words, but the throb between my legs intensified. “Here?” I asked, glancing around the shadowed garden. “What if someone sees us?”
“The risk makes it hotter.” Aiden nipped at my collarbone, then soothed the sting with his tongue. “But if you’re not comfortable…”
