I finished yesterday.

Good. Take off your clothes and lie on the bed.

She stared at him.
Now.
His eyes seemed to burn through her. Without argument, she
undressed quickly, dropping her clothes to the floor before
climbing onto the bed.
On your stomach. Eyes closed.
She couldnt help trembling at the tone of his voice, but she did
what he said. With eyes closed, her other senses were heightened.
She felt the breath of air from the open window. She could hear
Ciprians sure footsteps against the tiled floor.
Soon he chose music to fill the air, The Look of Love
performed by Diana Krall. Julia opened her eyes and saw that hed
turned the lights out and lit candles next to the bed. A luminescent
cloud filled her gaze.
Eyes closed, he commanded.
She did as she was bidden and felt the mattress move. His hands
found her waist, lifting her in order to slide a pillow beneath her
hips. Seemingly satisfied with her position, his lips blazed a trail
from dimple to dimple before coming to rest at the base of her
spine.
A single finger traced up to the nape of her neck, gliding across
her shoulders. Another pillow was placed under her naked breasts
before he stretched her arms above her head.
A work of art. He breathed in her ear before kissing just
behind it, drawing the skin into his mouth. His palm traveled the
length of her back twice before exploring her bottom and legs.
The bed shifted an=d the music changed to Stings I Burn for
You. Julia felt more than a fluttering of desire.
She could feel his presence next to the bed, but she heard
nothing until he set a couple of objects on the table. She turned her
head in the direction of the sound, but Ciprian placed a hand over
her eyes, blocking her sight.
Do you trust me?
Yes.
Good. He passed his hand over the back of her head, pulling
her hair to one side. Ive missed you these past few days. Ive
been looking forward to getting reacquainted.
Julia heard him straighten, and after a few moments she heard
the rustling of clothing and the sound of his belt hitting the floor.
Then she heard the subtle sound of his underwear sliding over his
skin.
She opened her left eye, drinking in the sight of her naked
husband, watching as he turned his back in order to arrange things
on the table. She sighed in appreciation of his form and closed her
eyes once again.
She heard something liquid and the sound of his hands rubbing
together before the bed moved once again. Then he was massaging
her shoulders.
She groaned.
You like that, do you?
She hummed. The scent of satsuma and sandalwood filled her
nose: the scent of their first time together.
Thank you.
Ive only just begun.
He took his time, worshipping her body with his hands. On
occasion, his nakedness would rub up against her. She would move
to deepen the contact, but he would only chuckle and retreat.
After what seemed like hours she drifted into an almost
unconscious state, totally and completely relaxed. All thoughts of

anything other than Ciprian flew out of her head.

He brought his mouth to her neck, drawing the flesh against his
lips and gently sucking. His large hands slid the length of her arms
until they took hold of her wrists, stretching them out to her sides
like a cross.
Then his naked body was over hers, pressing his front to her
back.
She murmured at the contact.
If its too much, tell me.
It was an intense feeling. She preferred frontal contact, but there
was something about Ciprian spread over her like a second skin
that was especially intimate and erotic.
When he heard her breathing grow shallow, he took his weight
with his knees, separating her legs. She inhaled and he placed a
hand under her to cup her right breast.
Julia moaned her approval.
He moved his left hand beneath her to the junction of her thighs,
his fingers sliding against her skin.
He petted her, his hands working in concert, drawing pleasure
from both parts of her body. Then, ever so slowly, he pushed
inside.
He stilled. The feeling of being inside her in this position was
almost overwhelming. They always fit together well, but on this
occasion, the sensation of their joining assailed his control.
Julia pushed back against him. Please.
Dont move, he rasped.
She froze and he felt her inhale shakily, her back moving against
his front.
Youre a goddess. Butdontmove.
Julia smiled against the sheets, and then ever so slowly, she
lifted her hips and pressed back against him.
With a groan and a curse, he moved inside her, quickly and
forcefully. Within minutes they were joining at a frantic pace, the
air alive with the sounds of pleasure.
Julia lifted her hips one last time, and he felt her shudder around
him.He could contain himself no longer and rapidly followed.
When hed caught his breath, he stretched over her like a banner,
his lips smiling against her shoulder.
This is transcendence, he whispered. Ive never had better.
Julias heart skipped a beat. Never?
Never.
His palm rested on her backside and he felt her body sink into
the bed as a wide, joyous smile spread across her face