Ruby Rose (20 page)

Evan couldn’t stop believing that they had this love at first sight: crazy love. A kind of love that no matter the insecurities or the anger, never lessened. There had been a time when it would have been impossible for Evan to admit to himself, much less say out loud, how much he was in love. But he could see that he'd fallen hard – Ruby was all he wanted.

It hurt. It hurt badly to have Ruby lie to him. But he had to forgive in order to move on, and it did appear as if Ruby felt truly sorry. Evan knew this was love. He felt it in every fiber of his being. Evan loved Ruby. He always would. And he was sure that Ruby loved him, too. But even as he thought it, doubts assailed him. This is what they needed to work out. This is what
he
needed to work out.

As they walked into the loft, he glanced around, grateful he hadn’t left the place a mess. Immediately, nerves formed a tight knot in his stomach, his heartbeat slamming against his rib cage. He tossed his keys on the granite counter and immediately went to grab a bottle of red wine.

“Can I pour you a glass of wine?” Evan asked as he popped the cork.

“Yes, please.”

At the sound of her voice, inches from his ear, Evan spun around to see Ruby leaning against the counter with a smile. With a thud, Evan dropped the bottle on the counter, grabbing her, hauling her close and covering Ruby's mouth with his own, running his hands all over Ruby's body.

With a soft moan and a light giggle, Ruby broke away from the kiss, a frown creasing her forehead. “This is for real, right? My heart can't take it if you compare me to a groupie again,” Ruby said, her voice cracking slightly.

Evan shook his head, continuing to run his hands over Ruby's back. “I shouldn't have said those things, or acted that way. I was mean and wrong. I was hurt, but that doesn't excuse me lashing out at you.” Evan stopped, shaking his head, closing his eyes briefly. “I know I hurt you, too.”

“I thought I lost you,” Ruby said, looking away briefly.

“I don't want our love to be
fragile
like you said. We're strong enough to get through anything. Even if I did a horrible job of showing you that.” Evan's heartbeat harsh in his chest, he looked into Ruby's eyes. “Do you forgive me?” he asked, his eyes searching Ruby's.

Evan saw regret cloud Ruby's eyes before she turned away. Evan felt everything in his body freeze as he gazed at the woman he loved, attempting to read the emotions in her eyes, trying to determine their meaning.

With tears releasing from Ruby's eyes, she placed a hand on Evan's arm. “Evan, please don't apologize—” She broke off, swallowing hard. “I'll never doubt your love for me… for us. I'll always trust in you… as long as you can trust in me.” She stopped, wiping at her tears. “I love you. I always will.”

Any other words were forgotten as Evan brought their mouths together.

Ruby laughed around the kisses as Evan kicked the door to the bedroom open, bundled her in his arms, and, with long strides, placed Ruby down on the bed.

“I want you, Ruby,” he said. With a groan, Evan rapidly began to undress Ruby, only to be rewarded with Ruby doing the same.

“God, I want you, too,” she said, her voice breathless, as she frantically pulled at Evan's pants.

Evan felt his body burn in eager anticipation as he stared down at the vision of Ruby splayed out in front of him. Evan ran a finger down the line of Ruby's throat, down the midline of her body, before stopping at the juncture of her thighs.

Locking his eyes on Ruby, Evan stroked a finger deep inside her, her walls clamping tight against his invasion. With a groan, Evan withdrew, his finger covered with Ruby's sexual desire.

Evan loved how good it was between them. Ruby was always so responsive to Evan's touch. He closed his eyes briefly, his desire growing thicker.

“I've missed this,” Evan said with a groan, fighting the urge to spread Ruby's legs and press his cock deep inside Ruby's willing warmth.

But Evan wanted to take his time. Separating Ruby's lips, Evan watched in heated fascination as she lost control. With every drag and pull of his finger, Ruby's walls clenched and released in rhythmic pulses, her cream easing down and covering Evan's hand. All control was lost.

“I've got to taste you,” he said, spreading Ruby's legs farther apart.

****

The first stroke of Evan's tongue against her had Ruby rearing her body up and off the mattress, a cry tumbling from her lips. She moaned softly, her hands coming out to brace herself on the bed as Evan flicked his tongue over and around Ruby's clit, toying with her before surrounding her pleasure point completely within the warm cavern of his mouth.

On and on it went, alternating between stabbing flicks of his tongue and long sweeping kisses, driving her passion to a whole new level. When Evan drew his tongue completely out and nibbled gently, Ruby's orgasm washed over her. Evan's fingers slid into her, going deep, causing stars to flash behind her tightly closed lids as she came, crying out as the tremors rocked her entire body.

Entirely wrung out, her body collapsed on to the mattress, her muscles weak. Then she felt the cold, hard presence of a dildo at her opening, and Ruby's eyes flew open, her mouth caught in a gasp. This was uncharted territory.

“I'm not done with you yet,” Evan promised, his voice dark, as he began to sink the sexual toy into her. But before pressing inside her fully, he paused, his breath coming out coarsely. “Tell me you love me, Ruby. That you've never stopped.”

Ruby moaned, grinding her body against Evan's, her face flushed with hunger. “I—I love you, Evan,” she cried when Evan inched the dildo farther inside her.

Evan pressed his hand between them, finding Ruby's clit and working it as he delivered small, shallow thrusts with the toy. “Tell me you want me,” Evan demanded.

“I want you!” she exclaimed.

At her admission, Evan slid the toy all the way in. Grasping her ass, Evan lifted her and began to thrust. His fingers dug into Ruby's hips as he held on to her, alternating the thrusts between long and deep, and shallow and quick, angling Ruby’s body along his for their mutual pleasure.

She wrapped her legs around Evan's waist, digging her heels into his back. Ruby reached down and wrapped her hand around Evan's hard cock, sliding up and down, desperate to make Evan moan in pleasure.

“Faster,” Evan panted, his fingers scoring deep into the globes of her bottom, his head thrown back, eyes shut.

That was all Ruby needed to hear. She drove her hand up and down, as Evan thrust the dildo even deeper within her. Soon their mutual groans echoed in the room, bouncing off the walls as their strokes became softer, easier, eventually subsiding.

Sweat poured off their bodies. Ruby opened her eyes and released a sigh, the afterglow of perfect lovemaking seeming to wash away any hurt of the past.

She felt Evan's hand feather across her breasts and she smiled. “That was really nice,” she said, hissing slightly when Evan's thumb ran over her overly sensitive nipple. “I've never played with a—a toy before.”

Evan laughed, a thoroughly perfect sound.

“I have something to ask you,” Evan said, as he grabbed a piece of Ruby's hair and played with it between his fingers. “Did you really mean it when you said you were planning on staying in Seattle?”

“Yes. I can't imagine my life without you. I decided—”

Ruby's words were cut off when Evan surprised her by covering her mouth with his. She succumbed instantly to the touch. Slowly, Evan drew away from her.

Evan placed his hands on either side of Ruby's face. “I can't imagine my life without you, either.”

Chapter 22

The apartment was shrouded in darkness when Ruby finally awoke from the best sleep she had had in days. Eyes still adjusting to the lack of light, Ruby peered at the digital alarm clock on Evan's nightstand and was surprised to discover that it was almost three o’clock in the morning. The events of the past days had thoroughly worn her out. Sighing in contentment, Ruby stretched her arms out above her head, still relishing the afterglow of the most amazing sex. The tension that had weighed her down had all but disappeared, replaced by a sense of serenity.

Moving to get up from the bed, Ruby realized Evan was nowhere to be found. She quickly padded out of the room to the kitchen. Passing by the bathroom, the sound of running water grabbed her attention. Pushing open the door, she smiled at the sight of Evan drawing a bath.

“Evan?” she asked curiously, stepping further into the room. Evan's head whipped around at the sound of her voice and Ruby's heart melted when Evan smiled at her sensually.

“You're not supposed to be awake yet,” he admonished Ruby playfully, moving away from the claw-foot bathtub as he came to stand in front of her. “I wanted to let you get a bit more sleep before I woke you up for your surprise.”

“My surprise?” Ruby asked in confusion, looking past him at the rose petals floating atop the water's surface. He had lined up bath oils and salts along the bathroom sink. Evan had a terrycloth robe folded neatly on top of the vanity and a glass of red wine sitting beside it. Ruby glanced up at him in confusion. “Evan, what is all this?”

“We're celebrating a very special day today,” Evan said, as he reached out to tuck a wayward strand of hair behind Ruby's ear.

“Evan…” Ruby sighed. She didn't deserve all this. Not after the way she treated him. Ruby should be doing all the romantic gestures. “What day are we celebrating?”

“The day you moved into my home,” Evan whispered, cupping Ruby's face in his hands as he leaned forward and placed a gentle kiss on Ruby's lips. When they parted, Evan's hands traveled down her sides until both palms rested against her nude bottom.

“What?” Ruby squeaked, her voice catching in her throat as she pressed her naked body against Evan's. “Did you just say…?”

“Shhhh,” Evan silenced her, smiling as he kissed her gently again. “Just relax and enjoy your bath while the water's still hot. We'll talk later, okay?”

“Okay,” Ruby agreed, offering Evan a reassuring smile as he moved past her and turned to leave the room.

“Enjoy the bath,” Evan said with a smile, stepping out into the dimly lit hallway and closing the door behind him.

Sighing in contentment, Ruby carefully lowered herself into the tub. She hissed as the hot water enveloped her skin. Closing her eyes, she tried not to overthink the comment Evan had just made. It was almost cruel that she had to wait and see what Evan meant by that. Did Evan want Ruby to move in?

She stepped out of the bathroom twenty minutes later, dressed in Evan's soft robe. Her stomach growled as she entered the kitchen and her nose was immediately assaulted by the aroma of something delicious.

“You look beautiful,” Evan commented, pulling out a chair and helping her take a seat in front of the lavishly decorated table.

“Evan, I can't believe you’re doing all this. It's too much.”

“I told you that we're celebrating a special day,” he insisted, leaning over the back of her chair to whisper in Ruby's ear. “This is the day you agree to move in with me.” Evan's warm breath tickled her skin, causing a shiver to course through her body. Ruby turned her head to face him, searching his eyes for clarity.

“I'd love to,” Ruby whispered, reaching out to stroke Evan's cheek.

“I don't want to spend another night apart,” Evan whispered, pressing his face into the palm of Ruby's hand as they gazed at each other with love in their eyes.

They stayed like that for a while, both of them absorbing what they had just agreed to while trying to get a handle on their emotions. Ruby brought Evan's hand up to her lips, placing a gentle kiss as she offered him a warm smile.

“I thought I lost you,” Ruby said softly, fighting back the tears. “This is like a dream. I have you back.”

“My heart has always been with you. But Ruby,” Evan said, grabbing Ruby's chin in his hand and forcing Ruby to meet her gaze. “No more secrets. You can tell me anything. You don’t hold back anything anymore.”

“I promise,” Ruby agreed, nodding her head with conviction. Leaning forward, Ruby placed a gentle kiss against Evan's lips. “I love you,” Ruby declared, wrapping her arms around Evan's waist.

“And I'll always love you,” Evan promised her sincerely, burying his face in Ruby's hair as she laid her head down against Evan's chest. “And I swear to you that things are going to be different from now on. You and I together, forever.”

“I like the sound of that,” she whispered, snuggling closer in Evan's hold.

Evan lifted her out of the chair and pulled her closer into his embrace. Ruby wrapped her arms around Evan's neck, holding on to him as tightly as she would forever hold on to their love: a love that was anything but fragile.

Ruby suddenly needed Evan like she’d never needed him before. She wanted intimacy, connection, and love. She wanted to submit completely.

Without saying a single word, Ruby kissed her way down his toned chest until she reached his large, erect cock. She stopped to stare at his manhood, never before finding a man as enticing. She pressed her lips to the tip of his cock, and gradually worked her tongue to the base. Ruby picked up the pace, moving up and down while squeezing tight with her hand. Evan moaned as she scraped her teeth along the sides of his tightening cock. She moved her hand to his balls and began to sensually massage. He pumped his cock deeper and began to fuck her mouth with fury, removing all traces of sensuality. He grabbed her by the hair and raised her head up and down, driving him to orgasm. Suddenly he stopped and tried to pull away.

Ruby shook her head and murmured, “No, I want to taste you,” and continued to suck up and down his entire shaft.

He moaned loudly. “Oh god, Ruby, I’m going to come!”

She tightened her lips and moved her tongue with a quickened speed. Driving him to climax with every flick of her tongue. She wanted him. She wanted his release. She could hear his breathing catch and felt his balls tighten beneath her massaging fingers. He drove his cock as deep as Ruby’s mouth could take and released his hot seed in the back of her mouth as he cried out her name.