SEAL's Embrace - Makenna Jameison Page 0,61

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He sat down on his sofa but kept her in his lap, and she eagerly wrapped her arms around his neck as he ducked down and kissed her. It started off softly but quickly intensified to something more. Grayson leaned her back against the pillows as she raked her hands down his solid chest. He was hard just about everywhere, and she loved how safe she always felt in his arms.

“Are your ribs okay like this?” he asked, his voice gravel. “I don’t want to hurt you.”

“I’m fine,” she assured him.

He nuzzled at her cheek for a moment and then kissed her again, deeper this time. His tongue sought entrance to her mouth, and then she opened to him, letting him take complete control of their kiss. One of Grayson’s hands drifted to her waist, his fingers just barely edging beneath the bottom of her shirt. His thumb skimmed back and forth across her sensitive skin, and she gasped at his touch, arching into him.

Arousal dampened her panties, and briefly, she imagined those deft fingers trailing up her inner thighs and through her sensitive folds. He was so confident and self-assured; she was sure he’d have her seeing stars in no time. Hailey only had two serious boyfriends, and she was certain Grayson was far more experienced than her in bed. It didn’t frighten her though—if anything, she was more attracted to him than any of her exes because things had started so slowly between them. He’d saved her, yes, but they’d spent hours on the phone together. He’d taken care of her when she was sick.

And now, being here in his arms on his sofa?

She wanted to be as close to him as possible.

Grayson moved his mouth down to her neck, the scruff on his jaw rubbing against her tender skin. She tilted her head, giving him more access, and he nipped at her gently, his teeth grazing her neck as she whimpered.

He edged her shirt up, just barely, and his large hand spanned her waist. She could feel his arousal beneath her as he held her on his lap, and she could only imagine all that power thrusting inside her.

Grayson moved his lips up, kissing her jaw and then the tender spot behind her ear. She was panting, her chest heaving up and down, and Grayson groaned against her, his mouth hot on her flesh. “I don’t want to move too fast for you,” he said, slowing his kisses down.

“I know,” she whispered.

He edged up slightly, staring down at her with an intensity that almost frightened her. It was crazy to feel so much so soon. To fall so hard for a man she’d met only weeks ago. Grayson was right though—they were practically living together. They should slow things down given the situation. She didn’t want to sleep with him too quickly and then regret it the next morning.

“It’s crazy how much I want you,” he admitted. He ducked down and lightly brushed his lips against hers. “I respect you, too, though. I want to do things right.”

Her hands rose to his face, holding him there, her fingertips trailing over his stubble. “I’m so attracted to you, but I agree. Let’s take things slowly.”

He nodded and practically shuddered as she ran her thumb over his full lips. God, the things she wanted to do to this man—trail kisses over him everywhere, pleasure him with her mouth and watch him come for her. Let him make love to her all night.

It was too soon though, and they both recognized that.

Grayson helped her to sit back up, and she slid to her own sofa cushion but snuggled against him. She could see his erection in his shorts, and wow. He looked tempting as sin. Grayson grabbed her hand and brought it to his mouth, softly kissing her. “Just so you know, I’ll wait however long you want, sweetheart. However long you need to be ready.”

“You’re sweet,” she said softly.

“I’m serious.”

“I know. And I love that about you.”

He didn’t comment on her use of the word “love,” and she knew he’d uttered something similar earlier. It was too soon to be falling in love, wasn’t it? She’d heard about people who fell hard and fast of course, who moved in together within weeks of meeting. She’d always thought that was nuts, and yet here she was, basically living with Grayson for now.

“We could watch another movie,” he said. “See how long you last before you fall asleep.”

“Hey,” she said, playfully