I do not own these characters except for previously noted exceptions. They belong to Janet Evanovich. I can't thank you enough for your reviews and encouragement. This is my first attempt at writing something steamy, and I am nervous about it, but please be honest with me. Let me know if I went too far, or if you want me to be more explicit. Thank you all again! Hope you enjoy it.

Chapter 7

Stephanie's POV

As the hot water was starting to run out, I felt the all too familiar shiver run down the back of my neck. Ranger was here. I quickly exited the shower and dried off. I then realized that I had neglected to bring in any clothes with me when I came. The only thing I had in my bathroom to wear was a sky blue silk thigh length robe from Victoria Secret. Well so much for playing hard to get.

I carefully blow dried my hair, trying to get it as straight as possible, applied my makeup and gave myself a quick spray of Dolce Vita. I did one more quick assessment of myself. The hair made me look like a completely different person. I was torn between worrying if Ranger wouldn't like it, or if he would like it too much. I turned off the bathroom light and opened the door. It took me a while to let my eyes adjust to the dimly lit large room. The small light next to the couch was still on, but the light next to the bed had been turned off. I didn't see Ranger, but on the chair next to my bed was his personal arsenal, with his boots carefully placed underneath and a black t-shirt folded and hung over the back. I tentatively stepped farther into the room, slowly searching for him. I knew he was here. I could feel him.

It wasn't until my eyes made their second sweep of the room that I saw him immerge from the shadows on the opposite side of the bed. I froze in mid step as he made his way across the room to me. He was perfect. My eyes quietly assessed this man who would have made the Greek Gods cry out in envy. He didn't say a word until he was standing six inches in front of me. I looked up into his eyes and let my desire and need for him seep into every inch of my body.

"Babe." He ran his hand over my hair and let it rest on my cheek.

I reached out and put my hand on his bare chest, feeling his heart beat. The silence continued as we looked into each other's eyes. But that silence was still filled with everything I had been waiting years to hear.

My breath caught as he moved his hands to the front of my robe. He gently untied it and slid his hand around my waist and gently squeeze as he lifted me off the ground. Instinctually, I wrapped my legs around his waist and pressed myself against his bare skin. He kept one hand supporting me so that I wouldn't slide down him and the other he place on the back of my neck, keeping our eyes locked.

"It's someday Babe. Without you there is not future for me that I would want. I love you Stephanie." I had been waiting so long to hear those words from him. The magnitude of them took my breath away and for a second I was unable to speak.

I ran my fingers through his hair and pulled myself even closer to him. I moved his head to the side and kissed his neck. I put my lips to his ear and whispered, "I love you Carlos. Make love to me." I needed to not only hear the words he was saying to me, I needed to feel them. The electric charge that always was around when Ranger was in the room started to throw lightening blots through my body.

Ranger carried me across the room and knelt on the bed before placing me gently on the pillows. He slowly lowered his face kissing my forehead, my eyelids, down my cheek to my jaw. I closed my eyes and was lost in this touch. I felt his lips leave me and I opened my eyes. He was looking at me with so much love I almost started to cry. Never in my life had anyone looked at me that way. My whole body screamed out for his touch. He then lowered his mouth slowly to mine. I could feel his breath on my lips and the anticipation was almost painful. When his lips met mine, he ran his tongue over my lips and I gave his mouth access to mine. Our tongues danced as we shared breaths.

My legs were still wrapped around his waist and I felt his erection push against me. I loved the feel of his weight on me. He was supporting himself with one arm as his free hand caressed my face. He pulled back from our kiss and looked at me with loving, but wicked eyes. "Stay." He whispered and moved his mouth to my neck.

Ranger's POV

I wanted to leave my mark on every inch of her body. I had waited so long for this miracle that I never thought was possible. I started to kiss her neck and then gently sucked on her ear lobe as I whispered to her in Spanish "Cada respiracion que tomo le pretence a usted. Cada ve que mi corazon late, que late solo para usted." (Every breath I take belongs to you. Every time my heart beats, it beats only for you.)

I continued to kiss my way down her neck. God she smelled so good. She shuddered under me as I traced her collar bone with my tongue. I kissed down in between her breasts, while I caressed them, bringing her nipple to attention under my fingers. I turned my head and put my ear to her heart, kissing the side of her breast as I listened to it the excitement in her uneven breath. I worked my mouth to her right breast and devoured it. I continued on to the left, not wanting it to feel neglected. I ran my tongue down her cleavage and started to kiss my way to her stomach.

I looked up at Babe as I pushed myself farther down the bed and her body. Her eyes were dark with desire and she licked her lips. "Talk to me Carlos." And the huskiness of her voice all most made me want to divulge all my secrets.

"Quiero despertar cada manana junto a ti. Mis suenos son solo de ustedes.(I want to wake beside you every morning. My dreams are only of you.)

I ran my tongue in her navel and sudden was over powered by a want that I thought I would never have. But with this beautiful woman in my arms, I wanted it more I ever imagined possible.

"Quiero ver a mi bebe crece detro de ti." (I want to see my baby growing inside you.)

I kissed down her and paused to inhale her scent. I didn't think it was possible to want her more, but right then she raised her hips. My mouth was against her now and she moaned as I slowly brought my tongue out for a taste. Suddenly I was ravenous for her. I slid my hand under her and held her to me. She began to moan louder and move deeper onto my mouth. "Carlos", I heard her pant and I knew she was starting to climax. I quickly inserted my fingers into her and her body contracted around them. I prolonged the orgasm, letting her ride it as long as possible. "I love you Carlos. I need to feel you inside me." She was begging and my desire and need for her took over. I quickly unbuttoned my pants and kicked them off as I positioned myself above her again.

Steph fisted her hands into my hair and pulled my mouth to hers. I was so hard. The head of my cock was rubbing against her. She moved her legs around me, opening up herself for me. Babe was looking me directly in the eyes. Her love for me visible and I never wanted to be apart from her. I knew that from this day forward, if she was to ever leave me, I would cease to be.

"No sera para siempre el tiempo suficiente para nosotros, mi amor. Eres mio Stephanie. Todo lo que tengo es tuyo. Por favor, nunca me dejen de nuevo. (Forever will not be long enough for us my love. You are mine Stephanie. All I have is yours. Please never leave me again.)

I slowly started to push myself inside her. "Babe." Her warmth surrounded me and she pushed me deeper with her legs around me. Stephanie said my name over and over. I rolled her so that she was straddling me.

She looked down and me with her beautiful blue eyes shining. I reached up and squeezed her breasts. They bounced as she rode me. Babe ran her nails down my chest and her touch sent an even deeper fire through me . She moaned louder, saying "I love you Carlos." I started to feel her body contract around me. I pumped into her deeper and faster as we came together and I left my final mark inside of her.

She fell, exhausted, onto my chest. I wrapped my arms around her, running my fingers up and down her spine. She kissed my neck and then raised herself up to look into my eyes smiling.

"So what do you think of my hair?"