XVIII. Reassurance

Erik watched Zuri busy herself with making biscuits and bread. He read a book while sighing softly. Why is it that women had to bake to feel useful? "Why are you doing all these things?" He asked her then closed his book promptly and looked at her through his golden depths.

"Because I feel useful."

"There are other ways to feel useful." He said as a sly smile crept on his face.

"Having sex is not useful." Zuri replied then covered her mouth to stifle a laugh. Were all men insatiable or just Erik?

"Says you."

A sudden clatter caught his attention. "Is that all I am? A body for you to fuck?" She covered her mouth soon afterwards.

"Zuri. You mistake what I have said."

"I am pretty sure I understand." She said while nearing his chair.

Pulling her onto his lap he pinned her arms between his left arm and chest. "I was joking with you Zuri. Why do you think that all I want from you is your body?"

"No reason."

"Don't play with me. Didn't our lovemaking merit my love for you? Don't you want to be with me?"

Sighing she kissed his forehead softly. "Of course I do. I love you." He released her, allowing her to stand up from his lap. "Erik, I would do anything for you."

"You would?"

"You are the only person I have now Erik. My family shuns me because I was searching for you. They thought I was insane in many ways. Do you believe me?"

"You mean you left your family because of me?"

"Mostly. They also wanted me to marry some pompous baron. They even didn't bother to ask if I wanted to marry him. So I packed my things, took my share of my inheritance, and ran away. Afterwards I began researching you and interviewing all who were there at the incident."

"I didn't know."

"It is alright. It's not your fault. I am glad I met you."

Standing up from his chair, Erik gently grasped her hips and pulled her against his body. "Fuck, I want you so bad. I want to love you."

"Can you wait until I finish baking?" She asked then laughed at his mock disappointed face.

"Let them burn for all I care." Erik whispered in her ear. He suddenly pressed a kiss against the pulse at her neck then picked her up and pressed her forcibly against the wall. His knee propped firmly between her thighs and the wall to keep her up.

"Erik," Zuri cried out indignantly, "let me down!"

Erik smiled widely then said, "No. I like you just like this."

"Surely you can't keep me up like this. You will get tired."

"You know how much stamina I have." He replied then kissed once more at the junction of her neck while running his hands up the sides of her hips.

She wrapped her arms around his neck then her legs around his waist. "If I promise to make love with you after I finish baking will you let me down?"

Erik tapped his forefinger against his chin. "Nope. I like you up there."

Zuri sighed deeply. "You are not being fair monsieur."

"Ah but you see the world is not fair."

A deep sigh escaped her lips. "Please."

"Fine. But I want to play later." He kissed her softly then let her down.

xxxx

Zuri began to unbutton the front of her black dress. She allowed the shoulders of the dress to fall down her arms and the front to come down to her waist. Pulling her hands out of the sleeves she pushed the straps of her chemise up her shoulders. Pulling the rest of the dress off her body she threw her dress on a nearby chair as Erik entered.

Parting her legs sexily, he smiled at her because he knew what was coming. He kneeled quickly on the silky sheets then began to settle eagerly between her parted legs. Erik ran his left hand down her right leg then helped her by pulling off a black stocking. He kissed her lips softly then pushed her backwards until she was enveloped by the sheet.

A tongue darted forward against his mouth. Erik opened his mouth to allow her tongue to venture in. Her tongue caressed his while he pressed his hands over her breasts and began to massage the soft flesh through her chemise. "Let's take this off, shall we?" Erik pointed at the chemise.

She pulled her mouth from his then said, "Hold on then." She immediately reached for the ends of her chemise and pulled it off, revealing the upper half of her body. He smiled at her then bent forward to close the gap between their lips. He pressed his lips to her neck then hooked his arm underneath her left leg and pulled her leg over his shoulder.

Zuri reached up and began to unbutton his shirt quickly. She wanted to feel his skin upon hers. Erik helped her after she completely unbuttoned his shirt by pulling the shirt off and threw it in the floor. Zuri reached forward with quick fingers and began to unbutton his black pants. Erik groaned in her ear. "You really shouldn't do that."

"Why not?" She asked innocently while Erik laughed.

"Because..," Erik said then thought 'You cute thing.', "we should wait."

"You.." She kissed his throat. "just.." A kiss to his shoulder. "don't want.." A kiss to his other shoulder. "me.." She placed a kiss above his chest. "to have fun."

"Are you seducing me mademoiselle?"

Feigning innocence once more she said, "Why no monsieur. I wouldn't want to spoil your fun."

Erik smiled then allowed her to push him backwards till he was on his back and she in between his legs. Her hands wandered along his crotch and continued to free his member which was currently half in view from her half-finished job. Zuri kissed along the junction of his neck while finally freeing him then pushing the pants down his hips.

Erik exhaled loudly as his member was exposed to the air. "Are you comfortable?" Zuri questioned him.

"Quite." He replied.

She kissed below his jaw while running her fingernails lightly over his chest and nipples. "You are getting quite experienced at this." He said then moaned when her lips moved over his nipple.

After running her tongue over his sensitive nub she replied, "I have learned from the best." She then giggled loudly.

Zuri continued to kiss down his chest then eventually over his stomach. Her right hand gently stroked his member and felt his member harden under her touch. "I don't know about you Zuri but I really need to get this over with."

"Alright Erik. Go ahead." She replied then sat back and allowed him to dominate once more. He spread her legs then thrust into her, all done very quickly. He began to thrust quickly while alternating between kissing and suckling the side of her neck. He was oblivious to everything but the sounds of her moaning with pleasure beneath him and her body moving against him.

She writhed underneath his body as her hips thrusted against his in quick, heated motions. Erik groaned suddenly then shuddered violently as his climax came over him. Zuri wrapped her legs around his waist pulling him closer to her then finally riding her climax out. Erik groaned as he finally fell on top of her panting hard.

After wiping her sweat drenched face with the edge of the sheet he gently kissed her lips then the pressed a kiss to her temple. "I love you Zuri."

"Stay inside of me for a while." She begged him then wrapped her arms around his neck. "It feels good." She murmured tiredly.

He buried his face in her neck then heard her murmur, "I love you too."

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