Next to Always: Shattered Innocence Trilogy Book Two (12 page)

Unable to wait, the throbbing of his cock took over his will to control his desire. With a gentle nudge he entered her, taking her centimeter by centimeter until he could feel her open up to him. Her tight pussy gave way and he was fully seated inside her. He could feel her vagina pulse as she again was consumed by another orgasm. Rade lost all hope in holding out when his own release took over. Nothing in the world could have prepared him for the feelings he had for this woman. She belonged to him. He would stop at nothing to possess her.

CHAPTER NINE

Dylan woke up the next morning feeling better than she had in over a month. Even being a little sore, it was like a new light had been shining in her direction. Rolling over, she saw the reason for her shining light in all his magnificent glory. It was still hard for her to believe what happened less than eight hours ago. At least, by all standards it was the beginning of what happened. Rade was laying perfectly still next to her with the sheets drawn just below his waist. Dylan watched as his chest rose and fell with every breath he took. His thick dark hair was a messy heap that fell just above his long lashes. Unable to resist, Dylan lifted her hand and slowly moved the hair that had been covering his eyes. She could stare at him forever. She took in every contour of his beautiful face. She wasn’t sure what his best feature was. Maybe it was his mouth, or his eyes, or even his perfect nose. Maybe it was a combination of everything about him that made him so perfect.

Pulling her from her trance, Rade asked, “Like what you see, Sweetness?”

Meeting his gaze, she blurted, “Um… Not really.” What she really meant to say was,
“Every gorgeous inch.”

Rade grabbed her by the waist as he pulled her in and began tickling her. “I’m sorry, I didn’t hear that.”

Trying to catch her breath, she said, “Stop Rade… I can… I can’t breathe.”

“Tell me the truth,” Rade demanded as he continued his play with her.

“Okay, truce, I love what I see. You’re gorgeous,” Dylan said as Rade let up on her.

“That’s what I thought. No use in denying it.” Rade leaned over her body and gave her a soft kiss on her lips. “Now you’re just going to have to wait to relish my awesomeness.”

Rade got up and headed to the bathroom. Little did he know that he would be blindsided by the pillow that crashed against his the back of the head. Turning his head to face Dylan, he said with a half smile, “Paybacks, baby, paybacks.” Dylan flopped back on the bed as she watched the bathroom door close behind him.

It was close to ten o’clock by the time Rade and Dylan had finished eating the meal Dylan ordered from room service. They would have been done earlier had it not been for the payback Rade owed Dylan, which took place in her shower. Only it wasn’t really a payback considering she was the only recipient of the mind-blowing orgasm that took place.

It was about a thirty minute drive from Atlantic Beach to Beaufort where Dylan’s dad lived. Dylan knew her dad was in good hands since Rade made sure that only the best care would be provided for him, but for some reason she still needed to have reassurance.

Rade made certain that arrangements were made first thing for the trip to Beaufort. He knew how important it was for Dylan to be with her dad, so he made sure a vehicle was delivered to the hotel for them. He didn’t think it was necessary for Frank to drive the limo to Ray’s house, especially since he wasn’t sure how long the visit would be.

Rade had spared no expense in his choice of car. A shiny black Mercedes AMG-GT pulled up outside the hotel. As they waited, the driver got out and handed Rade the keys. With keys in hand, Rade escorted Dylan to the passenger side and assisted her in. Climbing in himself, he shifted the car into gear and began accelerating out of the hotel entrance.

“Do you ever get tired?” Dylan blurted.

“Tired of what, Sweetness?” Rade questioned, looking at Dylan with confusion.

“Always doing things to the extreme.” Dylan indicated. “I mean everything has to be the best with you. This car, the hotel... everything.”

Rade didn’t know how to satisfy Dylan’s inquiry so she would be able to understand. “Dylan, this is the lifestyle that I have become accustomed to. I’ve never had to settle for second best. What’s wrong with having the very best and sharing it when possible?”

“Not everyone is like you, Rade, nor will they ever be able to fit in your world.” Dylan was quiet for a moment before saying, “Like me.”

“What are you saying, Dylan?” Rade was afraid of what he would hear, but knew no matter what, he was not willing to let her go.

“I’m just saying that… you can’t keep doing things for me. I need to start taking care of things myself. It isn’t that I don’t appreciate what you’ve done for me and my dad, but I need to do things for myself. Things that are within my means. Do you understand that?” Dylan finished as she placed her hand on his.

“I do understand. I, more than anyone, understand. I just want to be there for you.”

“You being here with me is all I need. I don’t need the fancy cars or the upscale hotels. The expenses you’re paying for my dad’s care, I should be paying for them. At least whatever the insurance doesn’t,” Dylan said as she laid it out for him.

“Yeah, about that. I took the liberty of speaking with my attorney concerning your dad’s accident. You don’t have to worry about paying anything and your dad will never have to work another day in his life.”

“What are you talking about, Rade?” Dylan questioned.

“Don’t be angry, Sweetness, but my attorney was able to negotiate a settlement for your father. Given the facts that were presented to the plant your dad worked for, they didn’t have much of a choice. Your dad is going to end up a very wealthy man,” Rade confessed.

Dylan couldn’t believe what she was hearing. In the span of sixty seconds she went from being angry with Rade to wanting to kiss him and never let him go. As Rade continued to explain what his attorney had found out, she became more and more excited for her dad. He would be set for life. She knew the test her dad took when he first got hired indicated that he had no business on that scaffold and the power plant knew that as well. Learning her dad would not have to worry about the cost of his care or how he was going to make ends meet was like music to her ears.

“Pull over, Rade.” Dylan burst out. She wanted to wrap her arms around him. There was no way she would be able to do that while he was driving.

Rade slowly eased the Mercedes into an empty parking space overlooking the coastline. Just as he put the car into park, Dylan unbuckled her seat belt and crawled over the console so that she was now straddling him. Without hesitation, she cupped her hands on each side of his face and lowered her mouth to his. His lips met hers as she began showing her appreciation. An electric surge sparked between them as they harnessed the moment.

Breathless, Dylan reluctantly broke their kiss. Looking straight into Rade’s eyes, she said, “Thank you.”

Rade took Dylan by the nape and pressed his lips to hers. He would never get tired feeling her close to him. It was no longer gratitude bringing them together. Desire transported them to a place they both needed to be. Rade moved his seat back to better accommodate them. He gently lowered his hand down Dylan’s body and slowly lifted her skirt, exposing her softness. Lost in each other, Dylan could feel the heat building between her legs as she shifted to give Rade better access to her sex. Snaking his fingers around the thin strap of her thong, Rade swiftly tugged the delicate material, ripping it from her body. It was no surprise to Dylan since this was Rade’s trademark. Powerless in holding back herself, Dylan began undoing Rade’s belt and unzipping his jeans to reveal the hardness of his shaft.

“Fuck, you feel so good,” Rade exclaimed as he slipped a finger inside her. “I need you to guide me inside.”

Taking his length, Dylan positioned herself above him and began easing his cock inside her. This by far was her favorite position. She loved when Rade controlled her, but she also loved when she was in control. Given the small space, she truly had all the control. Moving in slow, intricate movements, she wanted this moment to last. “Sweetness, you’re killing me,” Rade said between gritted teeth.

As Dylan pumped his cock with her body, she could feel the thickness of his cock multiply. The up and down movement was just so that Dylan was on the verge of exploding. Rade, too, was mindless as his own release was beckoning.

Reaching their earth shattering release, neither one was aware of their surroundings. It was only them and no one else. That is, until the silence of only their breathing was filled with voices. They were no longer alone. Dylan looked up, only to find they were surrounded by beach-goers as laughter filled the air.

“Oh my God, where did they come from?” Dylan said, panicked, wondering what they witnessed.

Rade chuckled, “Relax, Sweetness, I’m sure it is nothing they haven’t seen or done themselves.”

Dylan rolled her eyes as she carefully slipped off of Rade and moved back to her seat, trying not to moon them, since Rade so kindly ripped her underwear off. Once Dylan was settled back in her seat with her seat belt buckled, he shifted the car into reverse and backed out. Rade looked over at Dylan, noticing her expression. “What,” he said with a grin.

“Do you have something against women wearing underwear?” Dylan asked.

“Only when it’s yours, Sweetness,” Rade smirked, watching Dylan adjust her position.

*****

Arriving an hour later at her dad’s, Dylan walked inside the beach house with Rade close behind. “Hello... Dad? We’re here. Hello?” Dylan yelled as she scanned the living room. Her dad and Sally were not inside the house. She knew they had to be outside enjoying the day. Opening the screen door to the back porch, Dylan could see two bodies near the shoreline. Walking down the steps onto the path leading to the beach, she could see that the bodies were those of her dad and Sally. Dylan held on to Rade’s arm as she removed her sandals. Whenever she went to the beach, it was always a habit to remove her shoes so she could sink her toes between the warm grains of sand.

As Rade and Dylan got closer, she saw that her dad was sitting on a folding chair while watching the fishing pole being held by the holder buried in the wet sand.

“Hey, you two.” Dylan yelled as she watched them look towards her.

Dylan was glad to see that her dad was out and about. She was also concerned that he might be overdoing a bit. But she also knew that he was doing what he loved. The closer they got, Dylan could see how comfortable her dad looked. Her father rarely dated since her mother died. Dylan wasn’t sure why, but she suspected it was because he felt like he was betraying her mom.

Dylan’s dad stood and greeted them. He pulled Dylan in for a hug while looking over to Rade. Holding out his hand, he said, “Rade,” as he nodded his head.

“Mr. Adams,” Rade replied as he took his hand with a firm grip.

“Please, call me Ray,” Dylan’s dad requested.

Dylan’s dad looked happy. She also noticed that he was paying special attention to Sally. The more they visited, the more evident it was that there was something between the two of them.

Dylan and Rade visited with Ray and Sally for most of the afternoon. Dylan could see that her dad was beginning to get tired. Sally helped him to his feet and assisted him on the walk back to the beach house while Dylan and Rade gathered the chairs and fishing equipment. When they got to the house, Sally offered them a glass of lemonade, but Dylan declined.

“I think we should get going so that you can rest.” Dylan said as she looked at her dad.

Ray was too tired to argue. “I am getting a little tired.”

“Well, we will be back in the morning,” Dylan informed him, taking her dad’s hand into hers.

“As much as I would love you to stay here, don’t you need to be getting back to work?”

“Daddy, I need to make sure you’re better before I leave.” Dylan wasn’t ready to leave her dad, even though she knew the amount of work waiting for her was piling up. She almost lost her dad and she wanted to spend as much time as possible with him.

“Pumpkin, I’m in more than good hands with Sally here. If anything happens, you will be the first to know, I promise,” Ray interjected.

It was hard for Dylan to say goodbye to her dad, but she knew her dad was right. She did need to get back to what was waiting for her in New York. Dylan hugged her dad whispering, “I love you, Daddy. If anything comes up, call me right away.” Dylan could feel the tears welling. The last thing she wanted was for her dad to see how hard it was for her to leave.

“I will, pumpkin, promise,” Ray declared as he held her.

It wasn’t long after they each said their goodbyes that Rade and Dylan were on the road. By the time they arrived at the hotel it was late, only because Rade decided to take the scenic route. Rade pulled up in front of the hotel, where a valet was waiting. Rade got out of the driver’s seat while the valet assisted Dylan out of hers. Rade handed the valet the keys to the car and requested that he contact the rental company to have the Mercedes picked up.

Entering the elevator, Rade lost his control. He had held back long enough. Pushing the stop button on the elevator panel, he took Dylan in his arms and whispered, “You have no idea how much I want you at this moment.” There was surprise written all over Dylan’s face as Rade lifted her from the floor. Her legs automatically wrapped around his waist as she felt the impeding erection he was carrying. A soft moan escaped Dylan’s mouth as she muttered, “I want you too.” Rade gently kissed Dylan on the lips while frantically lifting her blouse to gain access to her pert breasts. Lowering the cup on her bra, he tenderly took her uncovered breast with one hand as he held onto her with the other. Using his thumb and index finger, he firmly pinched her semi-hard nipple, bringing it to full attention. Dylan struggled to undo Rade’s zipper as he continued to lick and suck her nipple. The energy between them was like a tornado whipping through their bodies, feeding on every wave of electricity in its path.