Unexpected

Chapter 19

JOANNA

I can feel the warmth of Gabe's hand as he cradles my cheek. My lips part in response. His eyes sparkle. There's something different in there. Lines of understanding and longing creases his face.

The thought of what that could mean sends a shiver down my spine. I recognize that look all too well. I can almost guarantee that I have the same one on my face right now.

I lose my grip on the headboard as I reach for his face. My fingertips gently touch his skin. I desperately attempt to etch this moment into my mind. He's so perfect. A wave of powerful emotion runs through me, causing my eyes to sting and my heart to race.

His gaze is full of love and tenderness, just like I'd hoped it would be one day.

God...

Stretching on top of me, he tucks his biceps and presses them to my sides. Then an intimate bubble is created around us when he drops his forehead to mine. The warmth of his body radiating against my skin makes me sigh with anticipation. I'm in love with him. My eyes close as I pull in a deep breath.

His body trembles slightly. "Jo..."

My hands slide from his spine down to his butt, urging him to move. "I need you, Gabe." The words leave my lips as a plea.

Pulling away a little to look into my eyes, he presses his hard erection into me. One inch at a time. Torturing me in the most delicious way.

I bite my lower lip at the intensity of having him stretch me to the fullest. "You're so hard..."

"Look at me." He fists my hair, pulling out to the tip.

When our eyes meet again, he thrusts all the way in. A gasp leaves my throat, and I squeeze him tightly. There's no going back. I'm completely and madly in love with this man.

As if reading my thoughts, Gabe lets out a low guttural groan as he pounds into me.

Hard.

Deep.

Fast.

The rhythmic slap of his balls against my butt, along with our harsh breathing, drives me crazy. I feel my sex tightening and tingling, and I know I won't be able to hold off my orgasm much longer.

Rolling my hips, I bathe in the amazing feeling that is having Gabe deep inside me. I can feel my climax building, so when he pushes just a little deeper, I let out a whimper.

"Ahh," I breathe, my eyes fluttering. A hard tremor hits me as my sex spams around Gabe's erection.

"You're so perfect." Gabe gasps, his neck corded with strain. "So fucking perfect."

His teeth grind as he fucks me; spurting deep inside me and claiming every inch of my heart.

******

The soft rhythmic sound of Gabe's breathing relaxed me into a deep sleep until the sudden sound of my phone's beeping ruined my peace. Groaning, I make a move to grab it on the bedside table, but Gabe's arms wrap around me, his firm grip holding me close to him. "Ignore it," he murmurs.

"Gabe." I slap his arms playfully and he chuckles, letting me go. "It's your sister," I say, reading her text. "She's asking if I'm feeling better to meet her for lunch."

"What time is it?" he yawns.

My eyes widen when I see the bright digital numbers on the alarm clock by the bed. "Shit! It's almost one!" I sprint to the bathroom to take a shower, hastily sending Maria a message to let her know I'll meet her in an hour.

"Tell her we'll be spending the afternoon writing..." he says.

"Is that a code for having sex?" I shout, getting under the water sprays.

A minute later, he's joining me. "I was actually thinking we could work on our songs... But I like your proposition better."

"How about we meet her for lunch first?" I press my hands to his chest, allowing them to slide down his cock.

He cups my neck. "Are we good?" he whispers, his nose touching mine.

"We are," I say, pulling him into a soft kiss. "I just..."

"Just?"

"I don't want to tell anyone about us for a while..." I meet his gaze, and he tilts his head to the side.

"We're both adults, Jo." He frowns. "We shouldn't be hiding or..."

"I know." I cup his jaw. "But I want to talk to Maria first and honestly, I don't want people speculating about us."

"Those people are my brothers-"

"I know." I smile. "I just need some time to work things out with Maria first."

He casts his eyes downward, his chin bobbing as he nods. "Fine."

"Thank you." I pull him into a hug, feeling his body relax as he exhales audibly.

I recognize that we're both adults and that, in theory, we have no need to hide anything. But the truth is that something inside me keeps telling me I'm just setting myself up for disappointment.

In the past twenty-four hours, Gabe stirred up emotions inside me I didn't know I had. I've never felt more cherished and wanted before. I'm still feeling a bit high from earlier, and I need a moment to let it all settle.

The fainting, murmuring sound of the band and the people working for him in the next room serve as a reminder of the stark contrast between our lives. He is based in another state and spends most of his time on the road. He's internationally famous and has the world at his feet. It's not like I'm getting involved with a regular guy. No matter how down to earth he is. I need some time to think this through.

"Hey..." He kisses the top of my head. "Where did you go?"

"You wore me out," I lie. It's obvious we'll have to talk at some point. But not now. Not with the house full and his sister waiting for us.

"Liar." He nuzzles my neck, and I let out a soft chuckle, loving when he cups my butt and pulls me to him.

Guess we'll be a little late for lunch.

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