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CH 42-Late Night, Later Morning

Clay's back was slick with sweat and his breathing was heavy as he hovered over Emma. His hips kept a steady tempo as she writhed beneath him. Pulling him down to her mouth, she nibbled on his lips and sucked at his neck.

"Ahhh, right there Clay. Oh God! Pleeeeease…pleeease don't stop," she moaned in his ear.

Clay made a noise low in his throat. It turned him on so much when she was vocal during their lovemaking.

"Never baby. Never gonna stop making love to you," he panted.

He slid an arm under her back and lifted her hips to his so he could grind against her clit with every thrust.

"Yes, oh oh…God Clay."

Emma wrapped her arms around him and matched his rhythm. Clay wasn't sure how much longer he could hold on. He needed her to let go first. He licked at her breasts and increase his pace. Looking into her eyes he breathed,

"Come for me baby."

She cried out and he could feel her release roll through her, and he instantly let go inside her. Emma held him on top of her as they came down from their high. He tried to move so he wouldn't crush her, but she held on even tighter.

"No, don't. Stay." She wanted him everywhere, all around her. She couldn't get close enough.

"Baby," he kissed her deeply, searching her mouth with his tongue. "Babe, I'm too heavy for you."

She whined slightly as he settled beside her, pulling her into his arms in front of him with her back pressed to his chest. Their bodies were over-heated and sticky with perspiration. As they cooled, Clay pulled the sheet up over them.

It was 11 a.m. and they hadn't left the bed yet. They had already made love once before this. In fact, Emma had woken him up by slithering down under the covers and sucking him into her mouth.

"We need to get up honey. Brock will be here soon with the pup, remember? We're taking him and Cerb to the dog park for some training and to get him used to being around other dogs."

"That's right. I'm sorry. I was so tired last night, I kinda forgot."

He nuzzled her neck and his breath tickled her ear. "That's okay babe. You just about made me forget my name this morning."

Emma rolled to her back and gave him a cheeky smirk. "Only just about?" She stretched and the sheet slipped off her upper body.

"Damn Em. I'm gonna jump in the shower." He brought his hand up to grasp her breast and tease her nipple. "Wanna join me?"

They finally made it out of the shower about ½ an hour later. Emma put on her robe and wrapped her hair in a towel on top of her head and went to the kitchen.

"I'll go make us something to eat."

Clay finished getting dressed and joined her.

"My omelets aren't as good as yours, but…"

"This looks great Em." He got them both mugs of coffee and they sat down to eat. They were only about halfway finished when there was a knock at the door.

"Oh no. Is that Brock? I'm not even dressed yet."

"It's okay honey. Go on in and get dressed. I'm sure he won't mind having a cup of coffee."

She hurried to the bedroom and he went to answer the door.

"Hey man. Come on in."

Brock walked in carrying Koda and, of course, Cerberus heeled.

"Listen, uhhh…we, uh, well we got a late start this morning so Em's still getting ready."

Brock smirked and his mouth twitched as he gave Clay a knowing look. Clay just shrugged a shoulder and tried to hide a grin. Brock hadn't known Emma as long as the other guys. So, even though it was a bit weird to have Clay dating the boss's daughter, he wasn't as hung up about them being together as Sonny had been.

"I could drink some coffee."

He motioned Cerb to lay down and Koda followed suit. "It looks like the training is going well," Clay mentioned.

"He's doing okay. It helps to have Cerb. He just wants to do whatever Cerb's doing."

The bedroom door opened, and Emma made a beeline for the dogs. "Hey Brock. Sorry to make you wait."

"It's no problem Emma."

The men put down their mugs and moved to the door. Cerberus was automatically in position beside Brock. Clay leaned down and clipped the leash on Koda's collar.

"You wanna take him honey? He needs to get used to you giving the commands."

"Yes," she said excitedly. "Come on Koda. You want to go on a walk? Do you want to play?" The puppy responded to the excitement in her voice and began to prance around. Brock chuckled.

"Tell him to heel and keep him close beside you."

"Heel Koda."

The trio and the two dogs made it out the door and headed for the dog park down the block. The puppy behaved pretty well on the walk. Once they got there, Emma unclipped his leash and he took off running. Cerb seemed to know he was "off the clock," and gave chase.

They took a seat on a nearby bench to keep an eye on the dogs. Koda seemed to do fine. He was overjoyed to around so many of his own kind. Emma laughed at his enthusiasm.

It was pretty chilly and even with a heavy sweatshirt on she shivered. Without even speaking, Clay took off his jacket and draped it around her shoulders.

She protested. "But now you'll be cold."

"It's fine. I'm good honey."

"How about you take this back and I'll go get a hot drink from the coffee cart."

Clay stood up. "I'll go get you a drink and if it warms you up, I'll take my jacket back, okay?" He leaned down and kissed her on the nose before heading over to get coffee.

Brock had observed the exchange with a smile. "He just wants to take care of you, ya know."

"I know. I just wish he'd let me take care of him too."

"Emma, I've seen Clay in all king of situations. He's more relaxed and open with you than I've ever seen him. You are the only one he let's down his guard with."

She gave Brock a teary smile. "Thanks, thanks for telling me that."

He stood up as he saw Clay approaching. "I'm going to go run the dogs through a few drills. We'll see how Koda responds. You guys join me when you're ready." He started toward the dogs.

"Here honey. Chai latte should help warm you up." He sat down and offered the steaming cup. But Emma didn't reach for the drink. Instead, she grabbed a fistful of his shirt and pulled him to her for a passionate kiss.

"I love you so much," she said and then took the cup and sipped at her hot drink.

"Whoa," he commented when she released him. "I'm gonna go buy you coffee more often if that's my thanks." He winked at her and kissed her cheek.