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  “You uncovered your eyes.”

  “I had to see you. No more darkness.”

  “No.” He ripped the package open and covered himself with the rubber. Looking over her shoulder at him, she saw a muscle bunch in his jaw. His eyes were locked with hers. “Let’s see you try to leave me now, Liza.”

  He plunged deep and hard straight into the heart of her and helplessly, she cried out. Using his legs, he shoved her knees wider, opening her further while he buried his cock deep in her pussy. His big warm hands gripped her ass and he withdrew on a groan. Over and over he plunged, shallow, then deep in an alternating rhythm that threatened to send her spinning. Eagerly she backed into him, presenting her ass to meet each savage thrust. Knowing she had to touch him, she sent one arm down beneath her belly so that her hand could touch his balls on each down stroke.

  Groaning low, he stilled to rotate against her while she played. His balls were drawn up tight against his body and Liza knew he was as close to coming as she was. She ground against him in response until finally it was too much. Game time was over as he began to thrust repeatedly, hard and fast. Pressure built as her swollen tissues and quivering cunt milked him. Energy, quick as lightning and just as hot, zipped up from her core. Her nipples still captured by the clamps throbbed in tandem with the pulse in her clit. Ty released her butt long enough to reach down and remove the clamps then take her nipples in his fingers.

  Liza screamed, convulsing, feeling her juices pour over Tyler’s erection as his cock seemed to grow even larger in her orgasmic sheath. Milking him, loving the feel of him, delighting in the climax that rocked her, she stiffened in the throes. Above her, Ty stilled too and roared his completion before crumpling over her back, blanketing her in warmth and a sense of homecoming she’d never experienced before.

  * * * * *

  Ty watched her sleep and ran one finger over the delicate curve of her cheek. She was beautiful like this, soft and sweet-looking but he knew appearances could be deceiving. Once she’d recovered from the sensual haze he’d woven around her all those nasty little shields would be back in place. The trick would be to keep that lovely, veneer of sex and lust woven around her until he could finally worm his way back into her heart. Maybe after tonight, he was a bit closer to achieving his goal. Hard to figure when dealing with a woman like Liza.

  Carefully, he got out of bed and leaned over to draw the covers tighter over Liza. This was an old house and though it was completely modernized it tended to be a little drafty. Who knew it could get this cold in Central Texas? Walking barefoot to the bedroom window, he stared outside at the snowy world. Off in the distance, Christmas lights in assorted colors flickered off the backdrop of white. He shook his head in amazement. Banks of snow covered the ground coming up almost all the way to his windowsill. Even if Liza could step onto the front porch without falling on her sweet ass, she wouldn’t be able to get further. Yep. She was stranded with him for who knew how long. Glancing back, he saw her shiver and he smiled. He’d been given a gift tonight and yeah, it was beyond weird but he’d take it.

  Ty crawled back into bed and gathered Liza close. She snuggled in as he wrapped her in his arms. Yawning hugely, he closed his eyes. A certain beautiful lawyer still had a butt plug inserted in her ass. Better catch a nap before he fixed that situation.

  * * * * *

  “More.”

  “Yes. Um, yeah.”

  “Where do you want it? How do you want it?”

  “Ty,” she whispered against his throat. “Sleepy. Tell me.”

  She felt his mouth settled against her lips like a song as he filled his hands with her breasts. Gently, he plucked her nipples and she felt a sense of safeness, of belonging in his arms. When he finally moved his hands from her breasts to cup her butt, she twined her legs with his feeling his erection rub deliciously against her belly. His hard thigh was pressed between her legs and she moved hungrily against it.

  “That’s it. Now hold still for just a minute. I’m going to take out the plug.”

  Liza was slightly shocked that after all they’d done, it was still lodged inside her but she obeyed when he spread her butt cheeks and removed it. His arm jerked and she knew he’d tossed it aside. Then he reached out again and opened a drawer to reach inside. Smiling, he held up a small silver vibrator.

  She frowned at it. “Um. You sure have a lot of toys, Ty. Are you see—”

  “Shh.” He leaned over and kissed her. “I bought these for you.”

  “For me? Why?”

  “I knew you’d be back to take care of business.” His grin was irrepressible as he wagged his brows. “Knew I’d eventually get you in my clutches.”

  “Wicked man.”

  “Mmm. I’m known to be.”

  Tyler moved his thumb over the base of the vibrator and it whirred to life but before she could blink, he lowered the thing and applied it to the tender flesh between her legs. A low sound broke free. She should smack him for assuming things but she couldn’t think as he stroked the vibrating toy over her clit then slid it deep into her passage. The vibrations were strong, shaking her from the top of her head to her toes and every place in between.

  “Um, Ty. I love it. I love it.”

  His laughter was rich and warm, as heavy as chocolate and as intoxicating as wine. “You’ll love it even more by the time I finish with you, darlin’.”

  Ty had one of those high, old-fashioned beds and despite the chill in the room, he dragged her from the warmth of the covers and bent her over the side of it. “Remember what I said I wanted to do to you?”

  Liza felt her face burn but she nodded.

  “Say it. Tell me what you remember I wanted to do.”

  “Um. F-fuck me in the, um, the ass.”

  “Ah, you’re good. Mind like a steel trap. Maybe that’s why we belong together, Counselor. I like smart women.”

  Smart ass.

  Like her.

  Liza wanted to laugh at the cocky man but suddenly, he was spreading her ass cheeks and lubricating her again. This time she knew it wasn’t because he planned to insert another butt plug. Nope. This time, he’d insert himself. A dark thrill whipped through her and she felt her body shift into overdrive. The humming little vibrator super-charged her vagina and her body began to cream in reaction. As he carefully spread the lubricant with one hand, he pressed the vibrator deeper. She cried out and writhed against the bed. She wanted to look back at him but she was simply too caught up in pleasure to do so.

  “Hurry,” she gasped. “Hurry.”

  “Ah yeah. Almost ready.” Tyler ran his mouth down her spine stopping only when he reached her butt. He nipped her there, squeezed the globes and all the while, the little vibrator made her want to scream with pleasure. His hand whipped down to pinch her clit and then she heard the small, tearing sound and sensed he was rolling a condom down his shaft.

  The broad head of his cock settled at her opening and pushed. Just a little but enough to make her catch a breath and hold it. One warm hand settled on her butt to squeeze gently. “Relax,” he murmured. “Just relax. You ever done this?”

  She shook her head wildly.

  “That’s what I thought. Virgin ass. Fuck this is going to be good. Now just settle down, love. I’ll go slowly.”

  Waiting for him to fully enter her was torturous and every muscle in her body tensed as he began to breach her. As if from a distance, she felt his hand move to press the vibrator to hold it tight. Concentrating on the humming little toy, she contracted her muscles around it and felt a shiver of pleasure race over her sensitized flesh. Ty pressed his cock deeper and finally she released the breath she was holding when he was fully seated deep inside her. From there, the world turned dark with lust, heavy with desire as passion curled tightly through her belly. The vibrator made her tremble and she knew Ty felt the vibrations too because his moans matched hers. In. Out. In. Out. Slowly he sank and retreated, gripping her ass while she lay bent over the mattress absorbing the incredib
le pleasure. Her feet were planted firmly on the floor but he lifted one knee and settled it on the bed causing him to sink deeper.

  Without warning, he groaned loudly. “I’m coming. Hold on. God, you’re tight. Tighter than a fist.”

  Liza wanted more too. By now the tiny silver bullet was buried deep in her pussy singing a wild little song and her body reacted violently to each vibration. Unable to stop, she pushed back needing to come. A dam broke as Tyler buried his cock repeatedly in her ass. She felt him stiffen, heard him roar his release and then she came too, crying wildly as every nerve ending sat up and howled. Tears seeped from her eyes to drift slowly down her cheeks. She buried her face against the bed wondering how she’d ever be able to leave him.

  * * * * *

  Glimmer reached down and stroked his hard cock through his pants. Blessed Santa! He was hard enough to pound stone. Or maybe Sparkle. He glanced up from his study of the couple lying together in the big bed. Damn. He loved this globe. It was a voyeur’s dream-come-true as far as he was concerned. Snow was piled up all over Melbourne, Texas and those little darlings were good and trapped.

  “Hey, Liza just got fucked in the ass. Wow. You should have seen—” Smiling, he glanced over his shoulder but it quickly died as he caught the expressions on Will’s and Sparkle’s faces. Each was raptly staring into their own globes. Sparkle had her ever-present peppermint stick planted in her mouth and was moving her mouth over it like she was giving head or something. Her eyes held a fascinated gaze. Will’s high, sculpted cheekbones were flushed red and he had settled one hand over his hard cock, stroking lightly. Glimmer narrowed his eyes and looked back into his own steamed-up snow globe and smiled. Yep. Looks like their plan was working like a charm.

  Chapter Six

  Two days later Liza and Ty sat on a rug before the monstrous fire crackling in the fireplace. Ty forked up another bite of chocolate mousse cream pie and slid it between Liza’s kiss-swollen lips. “Just thought you’d want to know you look as cute as hell in my clothes,” he whispered, leaning close to nibble at her bottom lip. She tasted like dark chocolate and so delicious, his body grew hard beneath the worn, comfortable sweatpants he wore. Down boy, he thought, time to talk, not time to play. Later.

  Like him she was wearing sweatpants. They were his and hung on her lush body. She also wore his too-big socks and one of his old, burnt orange University of Texas tee shirts. She looked mussed and adorable.

  Liza rolled her eyes. “Thanks. I think. Quite a look for me, I have to admit. More,” she said eyeing the creamy, cherry-topped pie. She opened her mouth and he gave her another bite.

  “If this weather continues, we’ll be eating the furniture before long.”

  She leaned back on her hands and frowned. “Think Maddie and Jenna are okay? I hope they aren’t worried sick. No phone service. The road’s still a mess.”

  Ty set the plate aside and looked at her. “I’m sure they’re fine. Just like us they’re holed up someplace cozy.”

  It was about two in the afternoon and wintry light sifted through the front windows. Liza looked toward them and sighed. “It’s Christmas Eve. I should be with them.”

  “And me? Should you be with me, Liza?”

  He watched her go still and bite her lip before sliding a glance at him. “We have to talk.”

  “About damn time.” His heart tightened in his chest. He’d been waiting for years for her to talk to him, tell him what made her run away from him like her hair was on fire.

  She plucked at the hem of the tee shirt, seemingly absorbed in the process. “I lied to my sister.”

  “Which one?”

  “Jenna.”

  “Look at me, sugar. What did you lie to her about?”

  When she complied, he was struck by her delicate beauty and the emotion in her eyes. “I told her you cheated on me with Solange but there were things I didn’t tell her.”

  What? What things? Ty’s heart started to race so he forced a calming breath and reached for her hand. “Do you want me to tell you what happened that day?”

  She nodded. “Yeah, I think I need to hear it.”

  He sucked in a breath. “Remember that old Harley I had? Always had trouble with that piece of shit. You were coming over to my place to study but I had some time so I went down to the parking lot to work on it. By the time I finished tinkering, I headed up to the apartment. I was just getting ready to clean up when Solange showed up. Hell, I didn’t know she was coming. I told her you were on your way over to study and why didn’t she hang out while I grabbed a quick shower.” He shook his head, remembering as if it were yesterday instead of years ago. “By the time I came into the living room, you were standing there looking as white as a damn ghost and Solange was wearing a bra, her skirt and her hair was a mess. She looked like she’d just been fucked but, nope, she hadn’t been.”

  “Oh, my God.”

  “That’s what I thought when I saw the look on your face. It was a damn setup, Liza. She knew you were coming and when you knocked on the door, she set the scene. Nothing happened between us. Nothing could’ve happened because I loved you. Just you.”

  Tears rolled across the surface of her eyes but she watched him steadily. “I believe you. It took me awhile to think things through and trust me, over the years, I’ve done a lot of that.”

  “Why didn’t you let me explain?”

  She shook her head then tucked a length of hair behind her ear. “I was a mess that day.” Liza sighed heavily and Ty felt the weight of her oppressive mood.

  “Talk to me, Liza. Damn woman, you keep everything so close to the vest. Tell me.”

  Finally she looked away and wrapped her arms protectively around her chest. Her bottom lip trembled with the force of her emotions. He wanted nothing more than to pull her close and tell her he’d always take care of her but a woman like Liza would never want to hear such a thing. Would she?

  She drew in a deep breath and faced him. Tears rolled like rain down her face but she seemed unaware of it. “I’d, um, just left the doctor when I got to your place. I was always careful about checking but I hadn’t for awhile and—”

  “What? What the hell, Liza? You’re not making any sense.”

  “I went for my regular checkup. You know, girl stuff. He found a lump.”

  “Shit. God, Liza!” Horrified, he tensed. “Was it—”

  Liza reached out with both hands and took his. She shook her head wildly. “No, Ty. I was an emotional basket case that day. Terrified. Then I saw Solange all messed up and you walked into the room with wet hair looking fresh from a shower, it was just too much. I took off. I couldn’t talk. Couldn’t think.”

  Ty withdrew his hands from her tight grip and cupped her cheeks. “You can tell me anything. Anything, sweetheart.”

  She was trembling all over. Tyler wanted to pull her in close and hold her but she had to get it out. “Um. By the time I got back to my apartment I was a mess. I was so damn scared,” she whispered brokenly.

  “Why didn’t you tell me what was going on with you?”

  “I was going to but then I got to your place and everything went to hell.” She looked down at their tightly locked fingers. “I needed you and I’d never believed I needed anyone before. I started to call Maddie and Jenna but I just couldn’t bother them, or upset them, with this.”

  Dear God! She’d gone through this worry alone. Not told a soul and when she’d depended on him, he couldn’t help. “What about the lump? Was it—”

  Quickly, she shook her head. “They did a lumpectomy. Benign.”

  When he blew out a breath, she nodded, looking so miserable, he ached for her and for the misunderstanding that had kept them apart for all these years.

  “Uh-huh. I was so scared. I’ve never been so scared.” Her hands went up over her face and she started to cry. Great, ragged sobs broke free and his Liza, who had always been so in control, broke. Unable and unwilling to do anything else, he drew her in and held her, whispering against h
er hair. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I love you, Liza. I love you so much.”

  Finally, she settled, calmed and she seemed surprised to find herself held firmly in his lap. She looked up and knuckled away a tear. “I should’ve talked to you.”

  He pressed his lips against her forehead. “Yeah, you should’ve. Do you know how hard I tried to reach you? Finally I just pulled back. I knew you’d have to come to me and I’ve been waiting for you, right here, just waiting. Don’t you know how much I love you? Always have. Always will.”

  She kissed him as tears ran freely and then drew a ragged breath. “I love you too. I never forgot you and I was an ass who compared every other man to you. They always came up short.”

  “That’s good to hear, sweetheart. Damn good to hear.”

  * * * * *

  Several hours later, it came as a shock to both of them when the snow began to quickly melt away. It was still bitterly cold outside but the huge snowdrifts were receding impossibly fast. “What the hell?” Ty said as he looked out the window and then back at her. “This is insane!”

  Seeing the astonishment on his handsome face, she joined him and watched the snow rapidly dissolve as if it had never been. She shook her head and wound her arm around his lean waist. “It’s a miracle.”

  Ty turned to face her and pulled her against his chest. She heard him breathe deeply as if he were drinking her in. “Nope. You’re the miracle. My little Christmas miracle.”

  “And just in time for Christmas.”