eyes shot to his as he sucked in a breath “Do you
need to go to the hospital?” I asked, worried about his response as I touched
his ribs. He swallowed and shook his head “My ribs don’t hurt Ava” he sighed,
piercing my gaze and I frowned, not understanding why his breath had hitched when
I touched him. I nodded and reached round him to start the bandaging; I could
feel his face in my hair and he inhaled heavily, a small groan rumbled in his
chest but I closed my eyes, ignored him and carried on.
When I had finished I rose from the floor but his hand shot
out, gripping my arm “Ava” he whispered as his palm cupped my face. My eyes
closed as I leaned into it and I heard him sigh “You are so beautiful” he
breathed and my eyes shot open. I lurched back, shaking my head “Please don’t
do this Mason” I pleaded. He glowered at me “Why Ava? We both want this. I know
you do and I can’t stop thinking how good it will feel to be inside you Ava, making
you come so fucking hard you forget every damn thing” I gulped at his words and
a small groan escaped and arousal pooled my knickers.
I shook my head again “Please Mason”. He groaned and rubbed
his eyes “Jesus Ava. You’re killing me” I didn’t know how to react so I
dismissed his words “Come on, let’s get you upstairs and I’ll get you a drink”
I said, slipping my hand round his waist and helping him onto his feet.
We struggled up the stairs and both ended up laughing at the
effort it took, relaxing us both back in to a comfortable rapport again. I
managed to get him to his bed and leant him against the dresser as I pulled the
duvet back and sat him on the bed.
Pulling his shoes and socks off, I lifted his legs on to the
bed and that’s when I saw his knuckles. I glowered at him “Why didn’t you tell
me about these” I scolded and he grinned “At least his face came out worse than
mine” he chuckled and I couldn’t help but laugh at his boyish brag.
As I pulled the duvet up he grabbed my hand “Lay with me
Ava. I promise I’ll keep my hands to myself, I can’t do anything in this state”
he saw my hesitation “Please, I just want to hold you” the pleading in his
voice crushed my resolve and I nodded, slipping off my shoes and lying beside
him.
He scooped me into his arms and we spooned, his arms wrapped
around me in a tight vice. I could feel his hot breath on my neck and his
erection in my back.
Gulping I chose to ignore it “You can talk to me Ava” he
whispered behind me. I stiffened, not knowing what to say “I can’t Mason, not
yet” I sighed and his arms tightened “I know you have been through hell, I can
tell but I just want you to know that when you want to tell me, I’ll listen” I
nodded slowly “Thank you” I whispered, not knowing what else to say.
CHAPTER 9
I woke sometime later, facing Mason and still enveloped in
his arms. He was asleep and I took the opportunity to examine him. He was
beautiful, from his sculptured face to his strong abs and powerful chest and
shoulders. My finger traced the tattoo on his chest, outlining the name and
then my fingers slipped down through his chest hair and traced the edge of his
bandage. Jesus he was hot, and I was struggling to breathe.
I pulled away to climb out of bed when his arm shot round me
and he pulled me back “Don’t stop Ava. I like you touching me” he breathed, his
arousal evident in his face as well as his groin. I held his gaze and then did
something that even stunned me. I grabbed the back of his head and pulled his
mouth onto mine. He growled and took my lips with force, pushing his tongue
into my mouth and attacking mine. He gripped the clip in my hair and removed
it, running his fingers through my long curls, another groan escaping his mouth
as he continued to brutalize my lips whilst his hand cupped my breast, kneading
it roughly and I moaned, breaking the kiss and tilting my head back “You’re so
fucking exquisite when
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