Embrace the Night (6 page)

“I want that.  I want you.  Tonight.  Tomorrow.  For as long as we want,” she said, leaned close and kissed him.

He returned the kiss, one filled with hope and promise.  A slow gentle kiss that breathed life back into her as desire grew.

She eased her thigh over his, opening herself to him.  Reaching down, she guided him into her center and with a long, tardy thrust, he filled her, but then held steady.

This time it was about being one.

He took his time, touching and caressing her.  Kissing her over and over until they were both trembling and aching with need.  Only then did he finally move, but it was a slow retreat followed by a determined advance as they locked gazes to not miss a second of their loving.

She couldn’t look away as with each shift of their bodies passion rose ever higher.  She trailed her hands all across his body, admiring his strength.  Appreciating the play of muscles beneath sun-kissed skin.

He cradled her back, holding her close.  The tips of her breasts brushing against his chest until he reached around and caressed her nipples, tugging and tweaking them until she needed more.

With a gentle shove of her hand, she urged him onto his back and rode him.  Leaned forward so he could take the tight nubs of her breasts into his mouth and suck them, the strong pull of his lips creating a sympathetic tug between her legs.

She rocked on him, her movements growing wilder as she sought her release and his.

Zack moved his hands to her hips, guiding her.  Helping her drive down on him as he raised his hips and thrust up into her, lost in the feel of her.  In the taste of her, nipples so hard and tight against his lips.

He groaned against her skin as his balls constricted and the swell of his climax rose ever higher until he just couldn’t hold back anymore.

With a roll she was beneath him and he pounded into her, watching her expressive face as the powerful thrusts rocked her.

She raised her knees and pushed against him, deepening his penetration and as her body fisted around him, he lost it.

He came inside her, so powerfully that the edges of his gaze dimmed for a moment, but he held on, wanting to see her join him.  Somehow finding the control to move again and take her over the edge, her back arching, her gaze meeting his as she climaxed.

He held still, buried deep.  Her body holding him like an embrace.

She ran her hands across his back and urged him down, cradling him to her for long minutes.

“I’m too heavy,” he finally said and went to move, but she caressed his back and said, “You feel just right.”

Despite her comment, he shifted them so that they were face-to-face again, still joined until he eventually slipped out of her.

By then her long, regular breaths and the lax weight of her body confirmed that she was finally getting some rest.

He joined her, allowing himself to drift off until the first rays of light warmed his back and cast shadows along the opposite wall of the room.

She was still tucked against him, sheltered by his body against the sunlight.

He hated waking her, but nature called and he wanted to surprise her with breakfast in bed. Maybe take her up on that bath she had mentioned earlier.

Easing from her side, she flopped onto her back, still asleep, and he hurried from the room.

Chapter 10

The enticing aroma of bacon awakened her and surprise settled in as she sat up in bed.

She had slept.  A very real, deep, and peaceful sleep.

But she didn’t have time to ponder it farther as he sauntered into the bedroom carrying a tray covered with plates of food and mugs of coffee.

Her stomach grumbled noisily with hunger and she laid her hand on her midsection as embarrassed heat rushed to her face.

“Sorry, I’m hungry and that smells delicious.”

He grinned and placed the tray across her lap.  Bent and dropped a quick kiss on her lips.

“I like a woman who’s not afraid to admit to what she wants.”

“I want some of those pancakes and the eggs and the bacon and the pork roll and good God, how many people did you plan on feeding?” she teased and grabbed a fork.

“I’m a growing boy and I’m very hungry,” he said and from the heat in his gaze it was obvious he was hungry for more than food.

“Eat up.  We wouldn’t want you too weak for what I’ve got planned for you later.”

He forked up a big bite of pancakes, but paused with the syrupy mess in mid-air.  “Just what did you have in mind?” he asked just as a big drop of syrup fell off the pancake and onto his chest.

She smiled, leaned forward, and licked the syrup off his skin.  It was a tasty mix of maple sweetness and skin saltiness.  Her lick dragged a rough inhalation from him and her smile broadened.

“I think I promised you a bath for starters, but if you don’t mind, I need your help with something else first.”

He narrowed his gaze and considered her, chewing on his food thoughtfully.  “Sure.  Whatever you’d like.”

She grabbed the mug of coffee and held it in her hands to keep them from shaking.  What she was asking seemed simple, but it wasn’t.  It meant she might be finally be taking yet another step toward being whole.

“I could use some help with those boxes downstairs.  It’s long past time I put that stuff somewhere,” she said.

His gaze widened with surprise.  “Are you sure?”

Am I
? she thought for a fleeting moment before answering. “We said we wanted this to be about more than just last night.  To do that, I need to put the past behind me and take another step toward the future.”

“Another step?” he asked, his gaze skipping over her features, trying to understand her statement.

She smiled tenderly and cradled his jaw.  “
You
were the first step, Zack.  Being with you has shown me what I was missing thanks to my fear and indecision.”

He covered her hand and twined his fingers with hers.  “The feeling is mutual, Samantha. You weren’t the only one who was afraid of that first step.  Together we are stronger.”

Leaning forward, she danced a kiss across his lips and whispered, “Together.  I like the sound of that.”

“So do I. Breakfast can wait, don’t you think?”

She answered him with a kiss that left no doubt about what the future might hold for them.

Together they would embrace everything in life that their one night of courage had made possible.

If you liked EMBRACE THE NIGHT . . .

You may enjoy these other Military romances by Caridad Pineiro.

ONE NIGHT OF PLEASURE
, March 2015

STAY THE NIGHT
, December 2014

TAKE A CHANCE Box set
, November 2014

ONE LAST NIGHT
, October 2014

ONE SPECIAL NIGHT
, August 2014

JUST ONE NIGHT
, June 2014

About the Author

NY Times and USA Today Bestseller Caridad Pineiro is a Jersey Girl who just wants to write, travel, and spend more time with family and friends. Caridad is the author of nearly 50 novels/novellas and loves romance novels, super heroes, TV and cooking. Caridad writes dark and sexy romantic suspense, erotic military romance, and paranormal romances for those who live to love on the edge. Her sweet, but still naughty side, Charity Pineiro, writes contemporary romances packed with emotion and humor. For more information on Caridad/Charity, please visit
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Additional Books by the Author

Additional Books by the Author Writing as Caridad Pineiro

Novellas in the Take a Chance Military Romance Series

ONE NIGHT OF PLEASURE
, March 2015

STAY THE NIGHT
, December 2014

TAKE A CHANCE Box set
, November 2014

ONE LAST NIGHT
, October 2014

ONE SPECIAL NIGHT
, August 2014

JUST ONE NIGHT
, June 2014

Books in The Gambling for Love Romantic Suspense Series

THE PRINCE’S GAMBLE
November 2012 ISBN 9781622668007 Entangled Publishing

TO CATCH A PRINCESS
August 2013 ISBN 9781622661329 Entangled Publishing

Books in The Sin Hunter Paranormal Romance Series

THE CLAIMED
May 2012 ISBN 978-0446584609 Forever Grand Central Publishing

THE LOST
August 2011 ISBN 978-0446584616 Forever Grand Central Publishing

STRONGER THAN SIN
November 2010 ISBN 0446543845 Forever Grand Central Publishing

SINS OF THE FLESH
November 2009 ISBN 0446543837 Forever Grand Central Publishing

Other Novels by Caridad

THE FIFTH KINDOM
July 2011 ISBN 9781426891885 Carina Press

SOLDIER’S SECRET CHILD
Dec 2008 ISBN 0373276109 Silhouette Romantic Suspense

Novellas

GHOST OF A CHANCE
, paranormal short story November 2012 ISBN B00AUGV89G

HER VAMPIRE LOVER
October 2012 ISBN 9781459242289 Nocturne Cravings Novella

NIGHT OF THE COUGAR
June 2012 ISBN 9781459231153 Nocturne Cravings Novella

THE VAMPIRE’S CONSORT
April 2012 ISBN 9781459222731 Harlequin Nocturne Cravings Novella

NOCTURNAL WHISPERS
February 2012 ISBN 9781459221437 Harlequin Nocturne Cravings Novella

AMAZON AWAKENING
December 2011 ISBN 9781459282766 Available Harlequin Nocturne Cravings Novella

WHEN HERALD ANGELS SING
novella in A VAMPIRE FOR CHRISTMAS October 2011 ISBN 0373776446 HQN

AZTEC GOLD
January 2011 ISBN 9781426891045 Carina Press Novella

Crazy for the Cat in MOON FEVER
Oct 2007 ISBN 1416514902 Pocket Books

Books in THE CALLING/THE REBORN Vampire Novel Series

VAMPIRE REBORN
, April 2014

DIE FOR LOVE
, December 2013, Entangled Publishing

BORN TO LOVE
, November 2013, ISBN 9781622663705 Entangled Publishing

TO LOVE OR SERVE
, October 2013, ISBN 9781622663477 Entangled Publishing

FOR LOVE OR VENGEANCE
,
September 2013, ISBN 9781622662937 Entangled Publishing

KISSED BY A VAMPIRE
(formerly ARDOR CALLS) October 2012 ISBN 9780373885589 Harlequin Nocturne

AWAKENING THE BEAST
Collection featuring HONOR CALLS October 2009 ISBN 0373250940 Silhouette Nocturne

FURY CALLS
March 2009 ISBN 0373618077 Silhouette Nocturne

HONOR CALLS
February 2009 ISBN 9781426828362 Nocturne Bite

HOLIDAY WITH A VAMPIRE
December 2007 ISBN 0373617763 Silhouette Nocturne

THE CALLING COMPLETE COLLECTION
October 2008 ISBN 9781426807657 Silhouette Includes Darkness Calls, Danger Calls, Temptation Calls, Death Calls, Devotion Calls, and Blood Calls–as well as the online read Desire Calls.

BLOOD CALLS
May 2007 ISBN 0373617631 Silhouette Nocturne

DEVOTION CALLS
January 2007 ISBN 0373617550 Silhouette Nocturne

DEATH CALLS
Dec 2006 ISBN 0373617534 Silhouette Nocturne

TEMPTATION CALLS
Oct 2005 ISBN 0373274602 Silhouette Intimate Moments

DANGER CALLS
June 2005 ISBN 0373274416 Silhouette Intimate Moments

DARKNESS CALLS
Mar 2004 ISBN 0373273533 Silhouette Intimate Moments

Romantic Suspense Series

SECRET AGENT REUNION
Aug 2007 ISBN 0373275463 Silhouette Romantic Suspense

MORE THAN A MISSION
Aug 2006 ISBN 037327498X Silhouette Intimate Moments

Additional Books by the Author Writing as Charity Pineiro

NOW AND ALWAYS
June 2013 ISBN 1490362770

FAITH IN YOU
July 2013 ISBN 1490412697

TORI GOT LUCKY
December 2013