Chapter 62: Chapter 62

Katherine’s hand shook as she slotted her key in the lock. She felt so nervous. The whole day she had been pining about AJ having gone to his parents’ home, and now she was nervous about opening her front door. She hadn’t seen him again that day, but Catalella had told her he had been in later in the afternoon. Maybe he was trying to avoid her. “Get a grip, Katherine,” she chastised herself as she walked through the front door.

“I didn’t know you talked to yourself.”

Katherine froze when she saw AJ in their little living room, his shirt off as he watched the game. It was like he had never left. Inhaling deeply, she caught the scent of him. Finally, her home felt and smelled right again. Forcing herself to stay in control of herself, she shut the door behind her and tried to appear unaffected. But she was sure AJ could hear the strong thudding of her heart from where he sat. His hard, muscled frame made her insides shudder and relax at the same time as warmth pooled in her stomach.

“Katherine?”

“Mmh?” She looked away from his chest and into his eyes. The amused grin AJ gave her told her that she had been caught staring. She turned away, not willing to let AJ see her turn crimson.

“There is a pizza in the kitchen. I’m going to bed.”

“Goodnight.” What else was she to say?

‘Stay so we can talk about the last few months’, or ‘Hold me because I can’t stand another minute without your arms around me?’

Goodnight was the only thing she could think of saying at the moment. Katherine ate her food in the silence which she had become accustomed to, in the loneliness that seemed to track and follow her into every aspect of her life. She stepped into the shower and under the hot pellets of water, even the drumming sounds of water hitting her skin couldn’t fill the silence. How long was she going to let solitude haunt her?

Not a second longer.

Katherine pulled on one of AJ’s clean T-shirts, and quickly dried her hair. She didn’t take a moment to think about what she was going to do next. She marched toward AJ’s bedroom and opened the door. Even in the semi-darkness she could see the inviting warmth in the depth of his brown eyes. His gaze never left hers as she walked toward him, climbed on the bed, and straddled him. Whatever would happen next would be his call. Katherine was content with feeling his powerful body between her legs and the muscles in his chest beneath her touch.

“You shaved your hair and your beard. I love the goatee by the way.”

AJ only responded with a grunt. He raised himself into a sitting position without toppling Katherine. He rested his back on the headboard and studied Katherine. She wasn’t going to pull away. She wasn’t going to let any little doubt in her mind ruin this moment for her. If AJ was only comfortable with holding her, she would accept that. She was desperate for his touch.

She felt his hands rest on her bare thighs, and Katherine forced herself to control the violent shudder of pleasure he brought her. She wanted to kiss him, to feel the intensity their sparring lips had once given them. Her body froze, terrified of moving lest he interpreted her shivering as a discouragement. If she could, she would break out in song and dance and cheer him to the finish line. AJ’s strong hands crept under the T-shirt and smoothed over her back. She wanted to beg but didn’t want to put him off by being desperate.

Katherine wiggled her ass when she felt his desire grow. Did she really need the foreplay? She had the mind to yank his flannel pants down and sit on his erection just to please her demanding desire. But she wanted to give AJ time to acquaint himself with her body once again.

Luckily for her, his patience seemed to snap when she wiggled her ass once more. In a second, he had pulled the shirt off and had her on her back. His lips came crushing down on hers and they locked in an erotic sparring dance.

“I missed you so much.” His lips whispered over the surface of hers. He left a trail of kisses on her neck, cheek and brought his lips to her ear. His breath was warm as he whispered, “My kitty kat.” His lips alighted near the pulse point in her throat, gently brushing the exposed skin. The gentle brush of his lips was enthralling, lighting the lamps of desire in every inch of her body. She felt his lip’s part then the trace of his tongue as he tasted her.

“Forgive me.” AJ breathed out as he pulled back. Katherine almost let out a yell of protest. AJ climbed off the bed and chucked his pants before climbing on again. He positioned himself between her legs, with his knees forcing them even wider. “I wanted to take my time with you, but I can’t. It’s been too long. Right now, it’s going to be hard and fast, but the second time it will be slow.”

Katherine could feel herself drip, as AJ’s hardness teased her entrance. She could see by the way his muscles bunched up in his shoulders and the way he tried to control his breathing he was trying to restrain his desire for her. But Katherine didn’t want a tamed version of him. She knew it would probably hurt AJ had been away for a long time. But she would gladly take the pain with the desire. Catching him off guard, Katherine planted her hands on his firm ass and lifted her hips. With all the force she could master she drove him inside her. Her climax took her by surprise.

She heard AJ groan his approval, then chuckle and curse. “I can’t…”

His voice trailed off, but Katherine understood what he meant. He couldn’t restrain himself anymore. AJ hooked her knee on his elbow and pushed her leg forward as he hammered into her with abandon. Katherine threw her head back as a wave of her second orgasm built within her belly. When it crashed into her, she couldn’t help the satisfied shriek that escaped her lips.

Katherine stretched out, her sore muscles and joints a reminder of the love she and AJ had been making all night. She turned toward AJ and was met by a solid wall of—air. Disappointment rushed through her. AJ was supposed to be there cuddling her as she woke up, but he wasn’t. Katherine jumped off the bed and caught her reflection in the floor length mirror. A cheeky giggle escaped her lips as she studied the handprints AJ had left on her. Her thighs felt sore, her vagina felt sore, no wonder he kept apologizing. She wore the bruises, proud of her battle scar.

“AJ!” Katherine walked out of the bedroom butt naked, hoping to convince AJ into another round of lovemaking. But the echo in the apartment let her know she was alone.