Page 30 of Shifting the Flame
"Faster," she whispered, her voice trembling with need. "Harder."
Asher's eyes darkened, his grip on her hips tightening impossibly further as he met her movements with equal intensity. His thrusts became more urgent and more desperate. Danica's moans filled the room as pleasure built inside her. She wrapped her arms around his neck, her fingers grabbing his hair as she urged him on, her body moving in perfect sync with his.
"Asher," she gasped, her soft voice breaking as the pleasure became overwhelming. "I'm so close."
"Let go," he growled, his voice thick with need. "Come for me."
His words were all it took. With a cry, she shattered, her body convulsing as wave after wave of pleasure crashed over her. Her inner walls tightened around him, and he let out a guttural groan, his thrusts becoming even more frantic. With one final, deep thrust, he spilled himself inside her, his release filling her completely.
Danica collapsed against his chest, her body trembling as she tried to catch her breath. She could feel his heart pounding beneath her, his arms wrapped tightly around her as he held her close. For a moment, they just lay there, their bodies still connected, their breaths mingling in the quiet room.
"That was…" Danica began, her voice soft and breathless.
"Intense. And perfect," Asher finished for her, his voice equally soft. He brushed a kiss against her forehead, his arms tightening around her. "You're everything, Danica."
Danica smiled, her heart swelling with emotion. There was something about Asher that made her feel alive in a way she never had before. It wasn't just the physical connection, though that was undeniable. It was the way he looked at her, the way he touched her, and the way he made her feel like she was the most important person in the world.
"I've never felt this way before," she admitted, her voice barely a whisper. "It's like… like I've finally found where I belong."
Asher's eyes softened, his hand cupping her cheek as he looked into her eyes. "You do belong here," he said, his voice firm and sure. "With me."
Danica's heart swelled at his words, and she leaned in to kiss him, her lips soft and tender against his. Asher responded with equal tenderness, his hand sliding into her hair as he deepened the kiss. For a moment, they just stayed like that, lost in each other, the world outside forgotten.
When they finally broke apart, Danica rested her head on his chest, her fingers tracing idle patterns on his skin. "So," she said, her voice teasing, "what's next?"
Asher chuckled, the sound warm and rich. "Next," he said, his hand sliding down her back, "we take a shower."
Danica laughed, the sound light and carefree. "I like the sound of that."
Asher grinned, his arms tightening around her as he rolled them over, pinning her beneath him. "Good, because I plan to savor you longer," he said, his voice low and full of promise.
Danica's laughter turned into a gasp as his lips found hers again, and she knew that this was just the beginning. With Asher, she had found something she hadn't even known she was looking for. And she didn't want to ever lose it.
Asher soon lifted Danica effortlessly off the bed, her body still humming from the intensity of their lovemaking, and carried her into his massive bathroom. The cool air kissed her skin, but his heat was a constant presence, grounding her. He put her down gently, his hands lingering on her waist as he reached for the shower knobs. The dual shower heads sprang to life, water cascading down in a warm, steady stream.
Danica tilted her head back, letting the water soak her hair and run down her body. She couldn't help but smile as Asher handed her a bar of soap, his green eyes glinting with mischief. "Think you can handle washing me without getting distracted?" she teased, her voice light but her heart pounding.
He smirked, taking the soap from her and lathering it between his hands. "Distracted? By you? Never." His fingers trailed down her arms, the soap bubbles sliding over her skin in a slow, deliberate motion. His touch was electric, and she felt her breath hitch as his hands moved to her shoulders, her back, and her hips. When his fingers brushed the curve of her breast, she let out a soft gasp.
"You're cheating," she accused, her voice trembling as his touch ignited every nerve in her body.
"Cheating?" He raised an eyebrow, his lips curving into a wicked grin. "I'm just making sure you're thoroughly clean."
"Thoroughly distracted, you mean," she shot back, but her protest was weak, her body already responding to him. She reached for the soap, determined to return the favor, but her hands were unsteady as she ran them over his chest, his abs, and his shoulders. Every inch of him was hard and powerful, and she couldn't help but marvel at the strength coiled beneath his skin.
Their playful banter soon gave way to something hotter and more urgent. The water pounded around them, but it was nothing compared to the heat building between them. Asher soon pinned her up against the cool tiled wall. His body pressed against hers as he claimed her soft lips in a fierce kiss. She wrapped her legs around him, her hands grabbing his shoulders as he entered her in one smooth, deep thrust.
"God, you feel so good," he growled, his voice thick with need. His hips moved with a primal urgency, each thrust driving her higher and closer to the edge. She clung to him, her nailsdigging into his skin as she matched his rhythm, their bodies moving together in sync.
"Asher," she gasped, her voice cracking as the pleasure built to a crescendo.
"Come, Danica," he commanded, his voice low and fierce.
She soon cried out as her body shattered, every muscle convulsing as the waves of pleasure crashed through her. He followed her over the edge, his powerful release filling her so completely, his grip on her tightening as he buried his face in her neck.
For a moment, they didn't move, their bodies still intimately connected, their breaths mingling in the steam-filled air. Danica's legs trembled, but she didn't care. All that mattered was the man holding her, the way he made her feel, and the way he always looked at her like she was his entire world.
"You're everything I've ever wanted and everything I never knew I needed," she murmured, her voice soft and breathless.
