She spiraled up and her pleasure lasted for a long time. Then his started. Built up. His head burst with colors and sounds. The most acute orgasm he’d ever experienced exploded in his head.
Afterward, he buried his face in her neck. She smelled like lilacs and arousal. He was covered in sweat.
Her hand cupped his neck. They stayed that way for minutes.
Finally he drew back. Stared into her eyes, so filled with emotion, it rocked him. His hands on her shoulders, he said simply, “Why did you come here?”
“I was disgusted with myself that I was with another guy, I couldn’t stand it. He brought me home and I sent him away. He wasn’t happy.” Her face filled with sadness. “You were gone long enough to…”
“I dropped her off and left.”
“You didn’t sleep with her?”
“Of course not. I drove around a while before I came home. But Anabelle, nothing’s changed.”
“I understand why we can’t openly see each other.”
“What do mean, openly?”
“What if we kept it quiet, when we’re together. I won’t go near the collective.”
“You mean sneak around?”
Her brow furrowed. “I guess I do. Is it too much to ask of you?”
“No, no.” He kissed her briefly, wanting to be with her so much his heart ached with it. “I…do you think we can do that? Keep this quiet?”
“If we don’t go out in public, whatever happens at the collective won’t affect me. Even though I am worried about youbeing in danger, the girls and I wouldn’t be, if we…yeah, snuck around.”
He moved off of her. This didn’t feel right. He laid back and threw his arm over his eyes. What choice did he really have? They had to be furtive, or he wouldn’t get to have her in his life. He sighed heavily, then rolled toward her. “If it’s the only way.”
“I’m sorry.”
“No, don’t apologize. I’d rather be in this position than how I felt earlier in the night.”
“Me, too.”
“Then let’s try it out. No one else has to know.”
“I have to tell my mother.”
“Why?”
“She’ll know something’s up and worry if I try to keep it from her. And she has the girls a lot. They need to know where I am.”
“Can I tell Finn? He’s already worried about me.”
“Then Mom and Finn, only.”
“And the twins.”
He grinned. “Yeah, and those little beauties.” He kissed her mouth. “Just like their mom.”
Finally, she smiled.
“You’re free tonight?”
“Yeah. I pick them up tomorrow morning.”