Search Me(53)

“With the treasure?”

“No…with us.”

Maddox scooted closer to me. He brought his fingers to my chin, lifting my head, so I could stare into his dark eyes. “You’re afraid that last night wasn’t real, right?”

“I don’t know. Maybe. The world is spinning out of control around us with Jensen and what happened with Maudie and being on the run.”

He shook his head. “I meant everything I said and did last night. Didn’t you?”

“Of course I did.”

“Then stop worrying.” He leaned over and gave me a very reassuring kiss. “Okay?”

I smiled. “Okay.”

He nuzzled my neck. “But since you’re a chick and need the reassurance, I’ll say it again.” Pulling back, he gave me his most genuine smile—the sincere one I’d known since we were kids. “I love you, Lane.”

I couldn’t fight the broad grin that curved on my lips. “I love you, too. Very, very much.”

He snaked a hand down over my stomach and slid it between my legs, causing me to gasp. “How about a quick birthday present?”

My eyes widened both by the declaration and by what his magic fingers were doing. “I almost forgot. It is my birthday.”

“Happy Birthday, baby,” Maddox whispered into my ear before slipping a finger inside me.

“I’m not so sure this is more of a present for you than it is for me,” I teased.

He slipped another finger inside me while he pressed his thumb against my clit. “So you’re saying this isn’t good for you?”

I sucked in a breath. “No, it’s good.” It became even better as he increased his tempo. “Hmm, Maddox,” I moaned as his fingers pumped in and out of me. His warm mouth latched onto my nipple, and I couldn’t help arching towards him. As my h*ps pumped in rhythm with his fingers, I felt myself going over the edge, and I pinched my eyes shut. “Maddox!”

“You’re so beautiful when you come,” he murmured in my ear.

“Even with ratty bed hair and morning breath?” I countered as I tried to get my breath back.

He chuckled. “Yes, even with all that.” Without taking his gaze from mine, he slid his finger in his mouth. “Mmm, I’d forgotten how good you tasted.”

I couldn’t help the warm flush that filled my cheek at his actions and words. “You’re so bad,” I finally replied.

With a wink, he replied, “But you love me anyway.”

I grinned. “I suppose I do.” When he started to pull away, my brows furrowed in surprise. “Where are you going?”

“Babe, when I said that was your birthday present, I meant it.” His lips nipped the tip of my nose. “Besides, we used my only condom last night.”

“So?” I countered as I rose up on my knees. With a teasing grin, I slid over to straddle him.

Gripping my hips, he shook his head wildly. “We’re so not doing anything that could knock you up.”

“I realize that,” I murmured as I began kissing down his chest. He hissed when my tongue stopped to flick over one of his ni**les. I knew to file that little fact away for later when it came to what he enjoyed. When I got to his chiseled abs, his stomach tightened, but the rest of his body relaxed back on the mattress.

I’d barely gotten to give him any oral attention last night before he pushed me away, and this time, I intended to see it through to the end. Taking his erection in my hand, I flicked my tongue over the tip before sliding it down his length. “Oh Jesus,” Maddox groaned, throwing an arm over his eyes. I giggled before taking him into my mouth.

“Mmm, baby,” Maddox murmured as I worked my hand up and down his shaft while he slid in and out of my mouth. One of Maddox’s hands sought out my hair, and he threaded his fingers through the strands. “Oh f**k yes.” I didn’t have to work long before I felt him tightening up. Even though I was fine with him coming in my mouth, he gently slipped himself past my lips. I kept working him with my hand as he spurted onto his stomach and the sheets.

When he was done with his spasms, he gently took my hand in his and wiped it clean on the sheet before doing his stomach. “Thanks my love.” He brought his lips to mine to give me a long, lingering kiss. As he pulled away, a totally satiated smile formed on his face. “I guess we better get a move on, huh?”

“Yup. We’ve got to get to Talking Rock and find us some gold.” I placed one last kiss on his lips before I scrambled off the bed. As I did, Maddox playfully popped me on the backside. I giggled as I swatted his hand away. “I’ll grab a quick shower, okay?”

Maddox nodded. “I’ll go see about borrowing a couple shovels and some other tools from West.” He untangled himself from the sheets and then hopped out of bed. “That is unless you’d like me to join you in the shower?”

I couldn’t help my eyes widening in astonishment. “You’re insatiable!”

He winked. “What can I say? You bring out the sex fiend in me.”

“Yeah and what about the whole ‘no condoms thing’?”

He shrugged. “I could bum one from West.”

I wrinkled my nose. “Ew, don’t even go there.”

Maddox chuckled. “Can’t blame a guy for trying though.”