Those of you who read 'Always' know of my love for circles, and it seeps into this fic as well. I changed a few after Geeky beta'd this, so all mistakes are mine. Thanks to everyone who reviewed! I love hearing your thoughts. xoxo


CHAPTER 9

A few weeks later...

Holy fucking shit.

I'm in bed.

Naked.

With Bella.

The thought sends a jolt of pleasure and a warm, calming feeling through my body. I curl my arm tighter, bringing Bella even closer. Her skin is so soft, like smooth leather, and scattered with tattoos. She explained a few last night, but I was too distracted to pay attention. I'm pretty sure one is dedicated to her pet tarantula that died when she was seven. She was so heartbroken that she—thankfully—never bought another one again. I'm not arachnophobic, but I'm not one to let those eight-legged mini-devils crawl all over me. I internally shudder at the thought, but I'm completely ripped away from that line of thought when I feel a sweet pair of lips touch my cheek.

"You're awake," I whisper, not wanting to break the silence.

Bella moans in reply as she kisses the skin leading to my ear. I groan when she tugs on my earlobe with her teeth.

"And here I thought I sated you last night," I tease.

"You did…last night," Bella murmurs into my skin. "Today is a new day, and I want to start with a good" kiss "hard" kiss "fuck with my boyfriend if he's up for it."

Jesus Christ.

I flip her over before she can start torturing me again, shutting her up with my lips as I trail my fingers down the length of her body to tease her pussy. She moans as I rub her clit too slowly, arching into me while pulling me closer at the same time.

Unlike last time, I remember every single detail from last night…well, most of it. I've always been a quick learner due to my good memory, and what I learned, I put to use until my Bella is gasping beneath me, writhing and begging for more. She reacts in abandon to my every touch, her body hardened and ready for a release. I kiss and nip at the skin that surrounds her breasts as I push into her, groaning at the sensation. It's one that I can get addicted to pretty easily. In fact, I'm already halfway there.

I set a measured pace, ignoring her attempts to go faster. We fucked hard last night, letting our emotions wash over us in a frenzy, but not today. Today, we'll cherish every moment and enjoy every touch, and I tell her so when she curses at me to fuck her.

God, I love it when she talks dirty.

Though it didn't get her anywhere except a slap on her butt—which she seemed quite surprised at—and a hard kiss. By her answering moan, I figure she doesn't mind it too much.

Dipping down, I cover her skin in light kisses as we build to our climax, the air around us brimming with heat, whispered confessions, and wordless sounds of appreciation. With every thrust, the coil inside me tightens, teetering on the edge. Bella groans and gasps as she tightens around me, taking the breath away from me. She's so absolutely beautiful when she lets go. My movements falter as my control dwindles, wave after wave of pleasure dunking me under. I struggle as I try to not squish Bella under my weight, grasping at the tendrils of self-control as euphoria pulses through me.

Sighing in contentment, she wraps her arms around me and twists us around until we're lying side by side. She snuggles into my chest, and I press my lips to her forehead.

"Now, I'm sated," she whispers.


A/N: Not much I can say here, so I'll leave with an eyebrow waggle. ;-) Just an epilogue to go...