Always You (17 page)

Every relationship changes you, some for the better, others can shatter
your confidence and almost destroy you.

For the musically talented, twenty-four year old Tara O’Connell, her
relationship with Stephen almost broke her, until Tara found the strength to
leave.

Now she is on the road to discovering that it is never too late to pursue
your dreams and follow your heart.

As Tara’s self-belief grows, she meets two men she is instantly drawn to
who will change her life forever.

Corporal Riley Hammond is a soldier in the Australian Military Special
Forces. With his smiling sapphire blue eyes, Tara falls for him instantly. He
is thoughtful and caring, and gives her the support and love she needs.

While Cole Michaels is the overconfident singer in a popular local band.
His charisma, emerald green eyes, tattoos and piercing, have girls falling at
his feet. But while Cole pushes Tara’s buttons, he also pushes her to reach for
the stars.

Both men couldn’t be more polar opposites, but both offer Tara different
qualities that she needs to fulfil her destiny.

As Tara continues her journey, she will discover fate can offer you more
than one path. Her fate is in her own hands, and the choices she makes, will
shape her life forever.

Excerpt:

I went into the bathroom; Riley was still sitting on one of the dining
chairs with a towel wrapped around his hips.

“You look very tempting,” he said with a sexy grin.

“Why thank you,” I said and gave him a catwalk twirl. I was wearing a
little halter neck top, A-line skirt and a frangipani hair clip I had bought in
Fiji.

“You look very tempting too,” I said, appraising his nearly naked body.

He gave me a sad smile. “I guess it’s time for a shave,” he said, holding
his razor. Then he held the razor up to me. “Would you like to do the honours?”

I’d never shaved anyone before and was a little nervous, but Riley seemed
perfectly okay with it so I decided to give it a try.

He pulled me onto his lap so I was facing him with my legs on either
side. “Can you do it from here?” he asked with a twinkle in his eye.

Now I was even more nervous as I reached around for the shaving gel and
lathered his face.

“Do you trust me?” I asked seriously, looking into his eyes.

“With my life,” he replied. Then added, “And my heart.”

I kissed him delicately on the lips between the shaving foam. “Tell me
how hard to press,” I said as I started tentatively moving the blade down one
cheek.

Riley reached up and took my hand, guiding it so I could feel the correct
pressure and angle.

“Just like this,” he said quietly, but his eyes were telling me he was
thinking of something else entirely. He guided a few more strokes until I got
the feel of it and then he let me take over.

His hands were resting on my thighs as I continued carefully shaving his
face, then ever so slowly he started running them up and down my thighs,
getting higher and higher.

“You’re distracting me,” I scolded him teasingly. I exhaled heavily and
bit my bottom lip, trying my hardest to concentrate.

“You’re distracting me,” he retorted just as teasingly, watching my mouth.
“Let’s see how well you perform under pressure shall we.”

His hands continued caressing my thighs then they slid higher under my
skirt, his fingers gently pressing into my hips as he pulled me closer into
him. He ran his thumb over the silky fabric of my thong until he found the spot
he was searching for, then gently started stroking me.

I took my eyes off his neck to look directly into his eyes. I was trying
so hard to concentrate on the task at hand but it was becoming increasingly
difficult.

“I’m nearly finished, just give me a minute,” I breathed as the pressure
of his thumb increased slightly. I closed my eyes for a moment and shifted my
hips subconsciously, a soft moan escaping as I exhaled, before looking back at
his face.

His eyes were glowing with passion and I could see his chest rising and
falling more rapidly, as he tried to stay still.

“Are you finished?” he asked huskily.

I dropped the razor into the sink. “Finished.”

“Good.”

His free hand was in my hair holding me in place as his lips enthusiastically
met mine. His tongue searched my mouth before pulling away slightly and lightly
biting my bottom lip. His lips made their way over my jaw, down my neck to my
shoulder and I dropped my head back and closed my eyes, finally able to relax.

I ran my hands through his still damp hair and over his smooth cheeks
then down his chest. His body felt amazing, his lips on my neck and shoulders
felt incredible. He ran the tip of his tongue up my neck to just below my ear,
and then nipped my earlobe.

I sighed, partly for the sensation on my neck and ear, and partly for
what my palms were caressing, his glorious body, every muscle clearly defined.

He slid his thumb inside my thong as it continued its onslaught before
reaching down and opening his towel, then effortlessly lifted me and pulling my
thong to one side, lowered me down onto him.

I moaned deeply at the sensation of him inside me as I wrapped my arms
around his neck, then set the balls of my feet firmly on the floor to get my
balance.

Riley’s hands were on my hips as they started moving me back and forth
setting the rhythm and depth. I kissed him passionately on the lips, our
tongues seeking each other’s out as our pace fastened and the intensity grew. I
was breathing heavily as I sat back and rested one hand on Riley’s knee for
balance.

He groaned deeply through clenched teeth and growled, “Oh fuck babe...”
as he gripped my hips more forcefully, every muscle in his arms and chest
tensed as he moved me back and forth, his eyes locked with mine.

I couldn’t hold on. I dug my nails into his knee as my body tensed and I
cried out. His release soon followed, his eyes never leaving mine until he
finally pulled me into him and rested his forehead against mine, our hearts
still racing.

“God I love you,” he said breathlessly.

I smiled and rubbed the tip of my nose against his. “I love you too.”

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