"I'll take that as a no," he says, and I shove the jeans down over his hips. They catch on the bulge in his briefs.
"Off," I command, and his laugh is breathless and beautiful.
"Bossy," he teases, and takes a step back.
"Impatient. Pregnant."
"Right."
He shoves his jeans and underwear down together, and they pool on the floor. He steps out, and he's naked in the moonlight coming in through the high window, his skin golden and perfect.
I lose my breath and ability to speak.
He gives me a look so dark, it nearly melts me. "I'm glad you approve."
Then he takes a step forward, and his fingers slide under the band of my jeans, and his breath is hot on my collarbone.
"My turn," he says, his voice dark.
His fingers go to my zipper and undo it with agonizing care, and the rasp of metal echoes in the quiet. He kneels, presses a kiss to my belly, and my eyes burn.
"Are you okay?" he whispers.
I'm suddenly, achingly aware that I've never been this exposed in front of another person, and that we're standing in the kitchen of my bakery, a mile of window looking out onto the busy street just one room away.
I nod.
He slips my jeans and panties over my hips, and helps me step out of them.
His eyes rake up my body, and I'm pinned by the heat and hunger in his gaze.
"Paige," he breathes.
"Ben," I say, and swallow, and hold out a hand.
He takes it, and his hand is big and warm and perfect, and he pulls me close.
I let my head fall back, and he kisses the hollow of my throat.
His hands slide around to cup my ass and lift me onto the table. He pushes between my thighs, and I wrap my legs around his hips. His mouth crashes down on mine.
"Now," I gasp. "I can't wait."
His fingers dig into my hips, and his mouth finds the side of my neck. "Fuck, yes."
He's right there, thick and heavy and perfect.
He rocks his hips, and the head of his cock drags against my slit, and we both groan.
I arch my back, and his teeth graze my shoulder.
"Ben," I gasp.
He wraps his fingers around the base of his shaft and positions himself at the entrance of my aching pussy.
I dig my heels into his ass, urging him forward.
He slides an inch, and then two, and the stretch makes me shiver.
