“So hot,” he whispered in her ear. “So tight. I can’t get enough of you.”

She bent her knees and arched into him, trying to move things along.

“Patience.”

“I’m fresh out. You’re driving me crazy.”

“That’s the whole idea.” Flexing his hips, he drove the rest of the way into her. “Is that what you wanted?”

Gasping, Jenny gripped his backside as she struggled to adjust and accommodate him.

A deep groan rumbled through his chest as he took hold of her hands, raised them above her head and began to move, all the while looking down at her, his eyes dark and intense with longing that he didn’t try to hide from her.

Jenny couldn’t look away as he took them on an incredible ride. The deep sense of connection was undeniable as was the realization that this was no longer sex. This was lovemaking at its very finest.

He released her hands and wrapped his arms around her, whispering in her ear, “Come with me, baby.” His gruff words, fierce possession and incredible tenderness combined to send her soaring. “Ah God, yes. Yes,” he said with a groan. He was right behind her, surging forth inside her over and over again until he collapsed on top of her.

“I’m too heavy,” he muttered after a long period of contented silence.

“No, you’re not.” She wrapped her legs around him to keep him right there for a little while longer.

“Jenny.”

“Hmm?”

“That was incredible.”

“Yes, it was.” Jenny stroked his hair, enjoying the slide of silky strands through her fingers. She no longer wondered if she was falling in love with him. She had fallen and fallen hard.

As he withdrew from her and turned on his side, bringing her with him, Jenny snuggled into his embrace. She hoped they could find a way to make this work. It hadn’t taken long, but she already couldn’t imagine a day without him in it.

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

When Jenny’s alarm went off in the morning, she knew right away that she was alone. She must’ve slept rather deeply if she hadn’t heard Alex’s alarm. A quick look outside indicated the rain had stopped, but the sky was still overcast with dark clouds. A cool, refreshing breeze came through the open window. The thunderstorm had done its job, and the heat wave from hell appeared to be over. Thank goodness. On the bedside table, she found a note from him.

Working at the Chesterfield’s place again today if you want to come for another visit to the secret garden… Tonight. Date night. Be ready at 7. Wear jeans. Thanks for giving me a reason to smile again. Alex