Broken Love (Broken #4)(69)

With one move of his hands, my gown pooled at my feet.

“Holy f*ck,” he whispered and I couldn’t help but smile. I was safely guessing my baby-blue lace thong and matching bra were the reason for his reaction.

Turning around to face him, his eyes widened and it was as if he were gazing on me for the very first time. I loved how my bra practically pushed my breasts up to my chin. Ryder’s eyes fell right to them.

“I can’t … even … form words.”

Smiling, I chewed on my lip nervously. “Then use your hands,” I softly spoke.

And use his hands he did. Reaching behind my back, he expertly unclasped my bra and let it fall. Cupping my breasts with his hands, I dropped my head and let out a low moan.

His mouth claimed my nipple as he worked the other with his fingers.

Placing soft kissing on my chest, he spoke against my skin. “You smell so goddamn good. I want to lick every inch of your body.”

I shuddered at the thought. His nose softly made a trail across my neck until he was whispering in my ear. “I’m going to make love to my wife all … night … long.”

“Yes,” I gasped.

His lips captured mine in a kiss that was so powerful, I felt as if I was lost in it. Ryder lifted and carried me over to the bed where he gently placed me. His fingertips slowly traced down between my breasts, down my stomach, and along my panties.

“Lift your hips, baby.”

Doing as he said, Ryder slipped my panties down and off. Pushing my legs apart, he crawled over my body and kissed me gently on the lips. His hand moved lightly over my body as I pushed up my hips. I needed him to touch more before I combusted.

“Ryder, please touch me.”

He pulled up and looked into my eyes. His crooked smile had my heart skipping a beat and desire building between my legs. “I am touching you, baby.”

Frantically shaking my head, “Please. Touch. Me.”

My voice sounded needy, but I didn’t care.

“I’ll do anything for you, Ava. Anything.”

My body felt as if it was on fire. The need to feel him inside of me was beyond insane.

When he pushed his fingers inside of me, I gasped.

“Fucking hell. You’re so wet.”

“I want you. God, Ryder, I want you like never before.”

His mouth was on mine while his fingers worked my body up into a frenzy. I could feel my orgasm building as he deepened the kiss. It hit me hard and fast as I moaned into his mouth. Trembling as my body pulsed with desire, Ryder pulled his mouth away.

“Son-of-a-bitch, I love it when you fall apart.”

He teased my entrance with his tip while I tried to focus. The mind-blowing orgasm felt like it was still rippling through my body. The only thing I could think about was how much I wanted him inside of me.

“Ryder! Please!”

He slowly slid inside of me and our worlds instantly became one.

“Oh, Ava. You feel so good. I want to be inside you forever.”

“Yes,” I gasped. “God, yes!”

Ryder made the sweetest love to me, taking his time as he explored my body with his hands and mouth.

When neither one of us could take it anymore, he grabbed my hips and gave me what I needed. When we came together, it was the most amazing moment ever. One I would never forget.

My body was exhausted as Ryder pulled me up and led me into the shower. He pampered me with the most sensual shower I’d ever had where there was no sex involved at all. He washed every inch of my body in the most tender and caring way. At one point I started to cry I was so overcome with love.

“Baby, are you tired?” he asked as my tears mixed with the water.

I shook my head. “No. I’m just so happy, Ryder. I can’t even begin to tell you how happy I am.”

His smile made my knees weak. “You make me so happy too. Come on, let’s dry off.”

“And snuggle?” I asked.

With a chuckle, he replied, “Yes. And snuggle.”

We talked well into the night about the ranch, the house in Helena, and our future together. We had so many dreams and I couldn’t wait to start making each and every one come true.

My eyes grew heavy as I began to fall asleep.

“I swear I saw Kate today.”

Forcing them back up, I lifted my head and rested my chin on my hands over his chest. “When?”

He stared up at the ceiling. I could see the tears building and my heart ached for him. “Right before the wedding. The young girl was standing in the garden and she looked up at me. Her face was hard to see. She waved though, which I thought was kind of weird, but at the same time I had the overwhelming feeling it as Kate. Renee walked up and I turned to look at her for one second. When I looked back … the girl was gone.”

Goose bumps covered my body. “Maybe it was Kate.”

He smiled. “Maybe it was.”

“I can’t wait until her designs are being walked down the runway. I just wish she was here.”

Ryder’s arm pulled me closer as he gazed down at me. “I know, but knowing you had such a huge part in this, and will continue to, is more than amazing.”

“It was Kate’s name and work that caught Michael’s eye … not mine.”

He shook his head. “You are amazing, do you know that?”