Authors: Scarlett Love
She sighed sadly. Thinking of a life here and making plans when her family was still out in the world seemed wrong. They were still alive—for now.
“There you are,” Jerico’s warm voice greeted. “Delia has gone out for the evening, and I was wondering if perhaps you would like to have a picnic on the grounds here?”
“That would be nice,” she admitted with a smile. Her heart flopped in her chest at the prospect of having Jerico all to herself. The attraction to him was growing, and she could tell that he was being respectful and waiting for her to make a move. She hadn’t done that yet, but perhaps this outing would be the opportunity.
“Fantastic. I will prepare us a basket,” Jerico grinned. “Meet me in the foyer in ten minutes?”
She nodded, matching his smile. A tremble of anticipation rocked through her. Picnicking alone with Jerico would be a nice treat. It would give them both a chance to get to know each other better.
***
Hailey sprawled out on the velvety blanket. She plucked a grape from the vine and popped it in her mouth. The night air was beautiful. It was warm enough to be comfortable, but not so hot to make you sweat.
“Thank you for this,” she said with a smile. Dinner had been wonderful and being with Jerico took her mind off things that were out of her control.
“I’m glad that you enjoyed it. Is there anything else I can get you?” Jerico questioned as he lay on his belly next to her.
Hailey took in a deep breath. “I’ve been wondering, you said there were scientists here.” Jerico nodded, and she continued. “Well, is that something I could pursue here? I loved my work. Even if there is nothing I can do for my people, I’d like to help make sure this doesn’t happen again.”
“I would be happy to set something up for you,” Jerico offered.
“Thank you,” she said letting out a long breath. It was nice to know she would be able to have some semblance of her old life. “What do you do?” she wondered aloud.
“My family owns these orchards,” he said, motioning his arm to indicate the bushes surrounding them. “In a few months they will bloom and Delia and I will have our hands full with the harvest.”
“What kind of fruit?” she asked curiously.
“Pineberries.”
She frowned, having never heard of it before. Maybe it was one of the rare things unique to Atlantis.
“They are like what you call strawberries except white.”
“I will have to try them,” she admitted. Atlantis didn’t have boxed and processed food. Everything was fresh. Either caught from the land, ocean, or cultivated from the ground. It was refreshing, but she did miss her Oreos.
“I’m sure you will love them. I don’t know of a single person who doesn’t,” he replied.
Hailey plucked another grape and put it in her mouth, relishing in the ripe juice that squirted between her teeth. “Thank you for everything, Jerico. You’ve made this difficult time so much easier. I truly appreciate it.”
“It’s been my pleasure. I don’t know what you’re feeling, but I have felt the pain of losing my parents. It is a life altering experience,” he admitted.
She reached out and touched his hand giving it a gentle squeeze. Tingles raced through the pads of her fingers, and her heart skipped a beat. He was so warm.
Jerico looked down at their joined hands and placed his free one atop hers. “I hope you know you are our welcome guest indefinitely, Hailey. My home is your home now.”
She smiled. “Thank you. I wouldn’t want to put you out though.”
“It really is no trouble. I enjoy your company. I could not
imagine being apart from you, Hailey. Perhaps you do not believe in soul mates, but in this short time together… I find myself enthralled with you more and more each day,” he told her honestly. He reached his hand up, gently stroking her cheek. “I hope you know how much you mean to me, Hailey.”
“You’re beginning to mean a great deal to me too,” she admitted, closing her eyes, and leaning into his touch.
“I was hoping you would say that.” Jerico’s soft lips found hers and she sighed contently, allowing his tongue entrance. Their mouths melded together and their tongues danced alongside each other. He tasted of grapes and she moaned, needing all of him.
His touch felt magnificent. It was right. She ran her hands into his thick blonde hair, allowing herself to be lost in the moment.
Jerico gently lay her back, and laid his broad, muscular torso over top hers. She sighed under his weight as excitement coursed through her. It wasn’t like her to rush into things, but this seemed perfect, and she was making a new start for herself here. Maybe there was such a thing as fate and soul mates.
She gasped as Jerico peppered kisses to her jaw and neck. His hands slowly drug the lacy strap of her dress off her shoulder, baring her breast. His mouth lowered, and he took her tight bud into his mouth. He suckled and licked and then turned his attention to the other side.
She fisted her hands in his hair, thankful for the lack of clothing the Atlantean clothes required. No bra and no panties. Two less pieces of clothes to take off. She shivered with anticipation. What would it be like to feel all of him pressed against her? Her fingers went to the straps on his tunic, carefully untying them.
Jerico pulled
back and
removed his top, exposing his toned chest. He was even more ripped than she’d imagined. Muscles pulsed across his torso and she reached out, touching him. The pads of her fingers skimmed over him, relishing in the way he felt.
Jerico closed his eyes, and tilted his head back, allowing her to explore. He was magnificent, and he was hers. She trembled at the thought. How had she got so lucky to stumble upon—literally, a man like him?
Her digits traveled lower and released the bindings of his breeches. She licked her lips and her eyes widened as she took in the giant bulge in his pants. He was well endowed, but she wouldn’t know how well until she removed the rest of his clothes. They were both way too overdressed for her liking. She slid back, slipping her arms out of the straps of her dress, and rolling the garment down to her waist.
Jerico’s eyes roamed over her hungrily. He leaned forward and captured her lips as both hands found a breast. She groaned into his mouth as he rolled her nipples between his thumb and forefinger. His tongue glided against hers and she boldly trailed her fingers into the seam of his pants and wrapped her hand around his throbbing cock.
He was enormous. The girth was thick and the length… she swallowed wondering if she’d be able to take him all in. She pumped her hand up and down his shaft. The tip of her thumb rolled over the top of his dick and her heart pattered uncontrollably as she repeated the action.
Jerico nudged her back to the ground, his fingers still kneading her breasts as his tongue slicked across her lips.
“I want to taste you my sweet, Hailey,” he murmured against her mouth. His lips left hers traveling down her body as he placed wet kisses along her collarbone, breasts, belly, and hips. Jerico wrapped his fingers around her bunched up dress and dragged it down her body. “You are breathtaking,” he told her as his eyes skimmed over her from head to toe.
Slowly, Jerico took one calf and placed it on his shoulder and then the other. He leaned forward pressing his delectable mouth on her gushing pussy. She squeaked with surprise as his tongue licked her most intimate area.
“And you taste phenomenal,” he complimented. His mouth returned to her core as he pulled her into him.
She thrashed as his tongue slipped between her folds. His hand went to her mound and his thumb circled around her clit. She bucked up at the contact as heat rushed through her. She closed her eyes and grasped onto the blanket, bunching it in her hands.
No one had ever gone down on her before. She didn’t think she’d like it, but she’d been wrong. This was amazing. His mouth was hot and wet. The muscles in her belly coiled, tightening as an orgasm began to build. As if sensing the urgency, Jerico increased the pressure on her clit as he inserted two fingers into her pussy. They slid in effortlessly.
Hailey cried out as he found her sensitive spot and he began to rub it shamelessly. If he was this good at oral sex, she could only imagine what it would feel like when he fucked her.
“Oh God, Jerico,” she whimpered. “Harder.”
He used his free hand to pull her hips up higher as he obeyed her wishes. She closed her eyes, tensing as every muscle in her body tightened. White burst behind her eyes and she shuddered as her orgasm crashed over her. A scream bubbled up her throat, and she howled out Jerico’s name repeatedly.
Jerico lapped at her pussy, sucking up every ounce of her cum as he could. She floated to the ground as he laid her back on the blanket. A bit of juice was on his chine and he swiped it with his thumb and then stuck it in his mouth. “Absolutely divine,” he grinned as he stood and lowered his pants.
Hailey’s eyes widened as she took in his full cock. She spread her legs wider and beckoned him to her with one finger. Jerico beamed as he laid himself over her and she sighed under his weight. His bare chest pressed against hers and she relished in the feel of him against her naked body.
“I wish to make love to you,” he stated.
Hailey’s throat went dry, and she nodded unable to form words. She reached between them and grasped his dick in her hand and guided him to her entrance. Jerico pressed the tip into her entrance and she wiggled her hips wanting to take him all in.
He slid in inch by inch. Her pussy sucked him in, taking him in all the way to the hilt. Jerico lay still above her for a moment, locking gazes with her, and allowing her body time to adjust to his size.
She reached her hands
around him
and gripped his ass with her hands as she wrapped her legs around him and rested them on his knees. Jerico pulled out of her and thrust back in.
Hailey gasped at the friction and held his butt tighter, pulling him impossibly deeper. He rocked back and forth, and she rose up meeting him thrust for thrust. It was amazing, unlike anything she’d ever felt before. A second orgasm bubbled beneath the surface and she rolled her hips faster, grunting as the rhythm caused his dick to hit the right spot.
Hailey got lost in the motions. Nothing mattered but her and Jerico and the incredible feeling blooming inside her. Their sweat slicked bodies glided together, and she whimpered as her climax built deep within her belly. The orgasm crashed over her and she screamed.
She’d cum before, but never like this. Her whole body shook and tingled. Stars burst behind her eyes and she held tight as Jerico pumped into her harder. He grunted, and she opened her eyes, watching as he worked for his own release.
She pulled him to her, and kissed him, thrusting her tongue into his mouth in tune to meet his own movements. His dick seemed to harden more and lengthen, if that were even possible, and she wrapped her arms around him. A third orgasm coiled, and she slapped his ass as she rocked against him.
Jerico grunted, breaking the kiss as he howled her name. His cock pulsed, causing her to cum again. She held him to her as ecstasy washed over her. This moment was perfect. She didn’t want it to end. It didn’t have to. She could have a life here with Jerico. They could be together forever. She smiled as she traced circles into his lower back. His dick began to harden again, and she groaned. She could spend the rest of her life like this.
Bells tolled loudly, rising Hailey from her deep slumber. A warm arm gripped her tighter, and she nuzzled closer to Jerico. Her body hummed euphorically. Last night—and early this morning had been fantastic.
Desire blossomed in her belly and heat pulsed between her legs. How many times could she make love to Jerico before she didn’t want him again? The answer was simple. There was no number. She could be with him every day until her last, and that still wouldn’t be enough.
The bells rung again, and she blinked her eyes open. Bells. Water. Oh God. She shot up and looked around the large bedroom.
“Jerico. The bells. They’re ringing,” she blurted in one breath. Did that mean she could try to reach out to her family.
“Get up. Get dressed hurry. We may not have much time,” Jerico explained.
“We can get to them?” she asked ecstatically. She’d dared to hope. Maybe they could rescue her family. She’d prayed to God—to anyone that there would be a way. This was her chance.
Hailey scurried from the bed and collected the turquoise dress she’d worn the day before and quickly slipped it back on. She slid her feet into the black moccasins and spun around pleased to see Jerico had made as much haste.
“I don’t know how much time we will have,” he began, taking her arm and quickly escorting her to the door. They broke into a steady jog. “If the portal closes… if the water rises, we won’t be able to get back through,” he warned.
“I know. I have to do this. I have to save them, Jerico,” she pleaded.
“If it were my family I would feel the same. Come I will help you.” Jerico tugged her faster, and they sprinted down the corridor and out into the bright sunlight.
She covered her eyes and blinked against the offensive light. Jerico continued their pace, seemingly unaffected by the brightness, and led her through the green gardens and out onto the cobblestone streets. It took a moment for her eyes to adjust and when they did she saw that they’d already run through part of the village.
Her lungs burned and her thighs and calves ached from their grueling pace. She didn’t care. They had to save her family. Sweat beaded on her brow as they tore through the city. She wheezed as she fought to control her breathing. Stopping wasn’t an option. She had to plow ahead.
Her family was depending on her. They wouldn’t let her down, and she wouldn’t fail them either. This may be the only chance she had to save them. She pushed herself harder, ran faster. Her breath came in uneven pants, but she didn’t care.
Jerico paused as they reached the city limits. He looked to both sides of the bridge, ensuring the water was away before he squeezed her hand and they sprinted across.