Hey all, sorry for the delay I've not had the time to do much writing. This is my first attempt at something a little steamier... so kinda nervous... be honest but kind!

Chapter 9

Rio let himself back into the house and was confronted by Beth in the kitchen.

"Who was that?" she asked anxiously

Rio walked over to her. Standing so close to her, Beth could feel his breath on her face. He reached out to gently caress her tense face and opened his mouth to speak. Beth cut him off before he could utter a single word.

"Whatever you say next better be the truth" she said, dangerously

Rio nodded, his chocolate eyes looking straight into her bright blue ones. "It was Turner."

Beth gasped, anxiety contorting her porcelain features.

"He wants me to know he's watching me, is all" Rio said, soothingly.

"He came here in person?!" hissed Beth.

Rio nodded, "which just adds to my theory that this here deal here is a solo project".

Beth nodded, the cogs turning in her head. "I think I need to sit down," she said and waddled towards the lounge. She sat down heavily on the sofa and put her feet up "ah yeah that's better" she sighed.

Rio sat down on an adjacent armchair.

"He – err – also mentioned the pregnancy" began Rio cautiously.

"He what?!" snapped Beth.

"He asked about the baby… I told him it wasn't mine. I just thought you should know. Turner can not have that type of leverage on me right now," said Rio, fists clenching slightly.

Beth didn't know how to react. It made sense but it also pissed her off more than she could say. She sat up again. Not knowing how to deal with this sudden wave of rage that washed over her.

"You mad?!" asked Rio, in an incredulous voice.

"Yes." Replied Beth through gritted teeth. "I know you have to tell him that but… it makes me angry," she hissed.

"Hey… hey," pleaded Rio, moving over to sit next to her, kissing her hand. "I know this li'l niña is mine. Fuck Turner."

Beth blinked back the tears, still not looking at Rio.

"Elizabeth…" said Rio softly and gently turned her face towards him.

She looked at him, God he's beautiful, she thought. He moved in close and kissed her gently on the lips. It's like being kissed by an angel and devil all at once, popped an unbidden thought in her head.

She kissed him back, he drew her closer and she felt as if they were the only two people in the world. She took off his shirt, and felt his warm, hard torso under her hands.

She moved down, kissing his neck gently, as if she was tasting his tattoo. Rio groaned and his fingers played with her hair. She moved back up to kiss his lips again, she could feel his hand on the nape of her neck. She loved it when he did that, a spine-tingling mix of danger and comfort, knowing his hand was there to stop her slipping away.

She had no idea how long they were kissing on the sofa, she just surrendered herself to the feel of his mouth, lips, tongue, hands.

Suddenly Rio cradled her face and pushed back a lock of her hair. "Elizabeth…" he said hoarsely.

"Help me up" she said, leaving no doubt of where she wanted to go

He pulled her up from the sofa and they walked up the stairs to the bedroom.

Beth took Rio by the hand and led him into her bedroom. She turned around, suddenly feeling self-conscious and nervous. Rio took her right hand and kissed it gently, gazing at her intently.

"I'm nervous" stuttered Beth, and giggled a little, feeling like she had all the worldly sophistication of a school girl.

"Don't be," said Rio, his eyes full of passion. He leaned in for a kiss that almost floored her. He was an amazing kisser. She caressed his chest, moving her hands to his back, not breaking their passionate kiss. After a few moments, she moved her hands to his hips, playfully coaxing her fingers down the waistband of his trousers, feeling the exquisite dip that lead down to his groin.

Beth felt dizzy at the thought of getting him out of those trousers and finally getting to catch another glimpse of his beautiful, lithe body. They say size doesn't matter, but Beth guessed Rio never had to worry about that particular topic.

Rio gasped as he felt Beth's fingers brush against the sensitive skin near his groin. He broke away from their kiss to look at her, hands cupping her face, his eyes heavy with lust. Beth felt her breath catch in her throat from the sheer gravity of his gaze. "Elizabeth… you drive me crazy" he said in a hoarse whisper.

Beth stepped back a little and looked down. Yes, could see just how crazy she made him, his trousers looked like they were fit to burst. "I think we need to get you out of those pants…" she giggled. Rio looked down, and then back at her, eyebrow raised.

Beth attempted to unbuckle his belt, as he softly kissed her neck, his stubble brushing lightly against her, his hot breath caressing that sensitive spot at the nape of her neck. Beth soon realized that between the distracting kisses and her mama belly getting in the way, she was never getting him out of those pants. "I can't…" she whispered, and then chuckled, "I can't get your damn pants off!"

Rio looked up at her and flashed her a cheeky grin. "Don't you worry, mama, I'm a big boy… I can take my own pants off". He stepped back and didn't take his eyes off her as he unbuckled his belt and slipped his pants off, revealing a pair of very snug-fitting boxer briefs, which left little to the imagination.

Beth gasped, and could feel her pulse racing. Is this really happening? she thought, almost dizzy with desire. She felt a keen and throbbing urge to possess his beautiful body, she'd never felt this way about anyone before. She just wanted him. Simple as that. Beth pushed away an irrational fear that she was actually, physically drooling.

Rio smiled at her, appreciating her wandering eyes over his body. He was enjoying watching her, watching him. Then in one swift movement, he whipped off his underwear, liberating the rather impressive contents within.

Beth gasped again. He was magnificent. She couldn't wait to touch him, feel him, taste him. She moved forward, leaving enough space between them so she could reach him. She could feel how hard his was, how much he wanted her. That turned her on even more. Rio closed his eyes, gasping. Beth gripped him harder, the feeling of being in control of this beautiful man was intoxicating.

Rio let her touch him, surrendering himself to her, but after a few moments he opened his eyes again. His gaze devoured her. She knew she had him close to the edge. "Come here" he whispered hoarsely, kissing her deeply. His hands moved up to her ample breasts and he cupped one, caressing and stroking, feeling her nipple harden beneath her dress.

Beth moaned, god I need this so bad, she thought. Rio's hands moved down to the hem of her dress, slowly lifting it up, his mouth on hers. He stepped back and managed to pull it over her head. He looked at her, eyes ablaze. "You're beautiful" he said, taking in the vision of her.

Beth could feel herself blushing as this naked man, who she barely knew, really. There was just something about the way he looked at her. Like she was the most beautiful woman on the planet. And she was all his. Blushing aside, there was no way she was backing out now. She was going to have him, one way or another. She reached back and unclasped her bra, her heavy breasts spilling forth.

Rio's lips parted with desire, he clearly couldn't wait to get his hands on her. He stepped forward, grasped both breasts with his hands, his thumbs gently rubbing and teasing her nipples. "Yo, these er… have definitely been pregnancy enhanced" he said, a wicked smile playing on his lips.

He bent down and licked one pink nipple, flicking it and circling it gently with his tongue. Beth felt she could have orgasmed right there and then. He moved on to the other nipple, still rubbing the other one gently with his thumb. Beth couldn't take it any longer. "I need you. Now" she said with an urgency that turned Rio on even more.

He pulled her ginormous mama knickers down. Beth cringed inwardly. Hardly Victoria's Secret lingerie at this stage of the pregnancy, she thought. She pushed those negative thoughts aside, because the way Rio was looking at her right now, there was no turning back.

Rio worked his way from her voluptuous ass, to her thighs and then began stroking her inner thighs, up towards the throbbing center of her desire. She gasped as his fingers gently touched the most sensitive of places, watching her face as he continued to stroke and caress her. Beth let out a shudder, to which Rio responded with a low groan. He was clearly enjoying himself.

"I think", she gasped, "we might need to move to the bed". Rio's face indicated he wasn't going to argue with her. Beth lay down on the bed, and Rio beside her. She could reach better, horizontally, she found.

Rio closed his eyes in ecstasy as she touched his hard shaft. She watched his face awash with desire as she stroked him, she then leaned forward, kissing him passionately. He returned the favor, his hand wandering up between her legs, his fingers moving faster and more passionately than before. Beth felt that familiar wave of heat and ecstasy as she orgasmed from his touch. But this only made her want more.

"I need you", she croaked. Rio was more than happy to oblige. After a few comical attempts at different positions, Beth lay on her side, with Rio spooning her. Beth gasped as she felt him push into her. It was heaven. A perfect fit. He started moving, slowly at first and then – as if he became more confident he wasn't hurting her – harder and faster.

"You okay Elizabeth?" he whispered into her ear.

"Oh yes", panted Beth, "please, just don't stop what you're doing".

Rio didn't hold back now. He fondled her breasts, thrusting passionately, harder and harder until they both reached a crescendo, naked, gasping and shuddering. Rio kissed her neck gently. "You okay, Elizabeth?" he asked again, a touch of concern in his voice.

"Mmmmhmmm", sighed Beth contentedly. Rio hugged her tightly from behind, nestling his head into the crook of her neck. Pure joy and relief filled Beth's heart. This was where she belonged.