Chapter 25

AVA

Waking up with Maverick feels good. He's fun, and I never know what he's going to say or do. The constant suspense is actually refreshing and not anxiety filled because I believe he's not doing it for any malicious reason. He's doing it to tease me, to keep things interesting, and to show me he's thinking and cares.

I'm happier than I've been in a long while. I didn't realize how much taking care of Zach put a toll on me, and I didn't realize that, even after I left, I still wasn't myself. I felt like I still had to be in control, still had to hold things down because it was just me. Having Joe and Maria to soften that blow has been amazing. They have a way of speaking that makes me think twice.

And meeting Nina has been a godsend. She's sweet, and we're similar, but she uplifts me, telling me the love I write is possible. It worked for her, so why can't it work for me?

And maybe it has. When I first met Maverick, there was something there. He was good looking and had a presence that drew me in, but I also think I was afraid since he was the first person to make me feel something, so I tried blocking it before it started.

But love has a way of breaking through no matter how many walls you put up.

"Good morning, princess." I smile as Maverick stirs awake beside me.

"Good morning, Mav." He stretches his long, hard body before curling back into me, his front to my back, and I giggle as I feel how awake he's becoming.

"Don't laugh, princess. I can't help it. I've got a beautiful girl in my bed. He has a mind of his own." I wiggle my hips and push back against him as he groans and wraps his arms around me. "Unless you want to be taken right here, right now, I suggest you get control of yourself."

I roll slightly to my back so I can see his face. He's got a content smile but a gleam in his eye, so I take the opportunity to tease him a bit more. "I think I've seen a porno like this once. He wakes her by sliding inside and—Oh!"

I let out a moan and close my eyes as he slides a finger inside me. "I love that you're always ready for me, Ava." I hate to admit it, but every time I'm with him, he's got me ready to go. I open my legs slightly, allowing more room for him to play, and reach behind me to find his hard cock ready.

"I like that I have this effect on you too." I pump him a few times before he pushes me completely to my back and covers my front with his. His hard abs feel delicious pressed against my soft belly, and his hard cock does nothing but turn me on more as he teases my entrance.

"I want to say something romantic, but the lack of blood flow is making me feel less than human."

I kiss his lips and widen my legs, wrapping them around his waist as he settles between them. "So don't talk and just show me what you want."

He rises to his knees, his hands on either side of my head as he leans down, biting my nipple. I arch my back and moan out his name as he rocks his hips, his cock edging my entrance. He reaches down and grabs hold of his dick, slapping my pussy with it before teasing my clit.

"Oh, Maverick," I moan out. "Keep doing that."

"Do you know how fucking good you make me feel? You're so responsive to me, and I love that you tell me what you want. You're every guy's porno dream come true."

I laugh and smack at his chest when he enters me in one thrust.

"Oh my god!" I echo the sentiment, and he gives me a few good pumps. "Fuck, I shouldn't have done that." He pulls back out, and it's only then that I realize he's not wearing a condom. "I'm sorry, Ava. I didn't mean to do that. I got carried away."

That felt too good, but I still need to be careful. "Maverick, it's okay. I told you I haven't been with anyone since my ex-husband. It's been two years, and he and I were always safe, and I still take my birth control pills."

He rises above me again, looking at me with eyes that want to say so much, and he quietly admits, "If I tell you you're my first in over three years, would you believe me?"

My heart races. "Really?"

"Yes, princess. I told you, I don't date just to date. It has to mean something." He kisses the tip of my nose, and I close my eyes, inhaling his scent.

"It's okay if you want to finish without one."

His eyes widen at my quiet words. "If I go bareback with you, I've got about three pumps before I call it a day."

I throw my head back and laugh out loud. "Mav!"

"It's true! Your pussy is like fucking magic. I'm not going to last."

"Then you better get me off before we go any further."

His eyes take on an evil glint, and he slides down my body, throwing the covers over top of his head. He settles between my legs, and I let out a sigh as he nibbles at my thigh before moving to my core. His hands slide up my ribs until he reaches my tits and starts playing with my nipples. When I squirm, he yanks my legs down straight, holding the tops of my thighs and taking one long lick.

"Don't move. I want to enjoy this, Ava."

I grip the sheets beside me as his tongue tastes and licks all around. He delves his tongue inside me, and I pant as I work my hips. He reaches up again, teasing my nipples with the softest of touches.

"More, Maverick. I need more."

He rolls both nipples, and I ride his face, my hips making quick movements as he laps at my clit. He catches my nipples between his second and third fingers. "Fuck, princess, work those hips." I hold onto his forearms as he continues to tug. My legs come up on their own will, my orgasm quickly approaching.

"Mav!" I call out. "Oh god! More! Don't stop!"

He places his hands under my ass, lifting me quickly as he sucks my clit. My legs are tight against his head, and when he inserts a finger and uses another to play at my back hole, I break.

"Maverick!" I call out as he spears me with his tongue and fingers. He works me down until I'm lying motionless. He rises to his knees, rocking my body back and forth as he settles in between my legs.

"You've never had anal before, huh?" I can barely lift my head, but I see his dilated pupils watching me. "Please say no. I need a first with you."

"No, I haven't," I answer quietly.

"Do you trust me?"

"With my life," slips from my lips.

His lips twist and his eyes melt. "Good to know. We'll get there, but not today." He slides inside with one fluid motion.

"Well fuck!" He works his hips quickly. "I'm sorry, Ava. I can't stop!"

"Don't stop. I got mine. Get yours." His hips piston in and out, and then he's coming with a shout. We work ourselves down and stay tangled up together.

"Where have you been all my life?"

"In Charming, waiting for you to find me."