Husband With Benefits-Chapter 602: An Invitation

Gabe held her gently, her soft order resonating with something inside of him. The kiss was tender, filled with a mixture of gratitude and unspoken emotions. When he pulled away, he brushed a strand of hair from her face and whispered, "You should go get some rest."

Autumn looked at him then and slowly shook her head. She didn’t want him to be alone tonight. He’d have those nightmares again and think of his dead wife. But then what should they do? They had to drive back tomorrow so she couldn’t ask him to sit out with her.

Gabe seemed to have sensed her intent and dilemma. Without a word, he stepped into the room and said," Go, Autumn. Its a long day tomorrow."

She shook her head, then," I don’t want to. I want to stay with you."

Gabe raised an eyebrow, a small smile playing on his lips, " That is a risky move, Autumn Frost. Go, sleep."

She raised her chin again, a gesture that was starting to amuse as well as attract Gabe. " I don’t want to."

He stepped back then, " Autumn, I know you want to comfort me, but tonight, is not a good time. If you come here now, there will be no turning back..."

She noticed his actions and words. He’d made place for her to enter even though he spoke words of caution. His eyes never left hers as he gestured for her to enter. Autumn hesitated for only a moment before taking a step forward, her heart racing.

The moment she’d stepped into the room, Gabe let go of the door, pulling her into his arms as he bent down and kissed her. She kissed him back, her hands threading through his hair.

Gabe broke off the kiss gently, his forehead resting against hers as he whispered, "Thank you, Autumn. For being here. For everything."

She opened her eyes in confusion then. Hadn’t he warned her about coming inside? She glanced at him and then the bed, feeling mortified. She’d almost thrown herself at him and he’d rejected her. She should have taken the messsage and not...

Red faced, she looked away and whispered," I’ll go."

However, her wrist was caught in the next moment as Gabe stopped her from leaving," Where are you going?"

Autumn looked away... "I..."

Instead of saying anything, Gabe pulled her towards the bed and sad down on the edge patting the space beside him, "Sit here."

Autumn hesitated, her feet frozen in place as she tried to make sense of the situation. He was not attracted to her but because he could read her like a book, he knew that she was mortified and now he was going to console her? But she didn’t want that! She wanted to be there for him not the other way round! She needed to make an excuse before she lost all her dignity. "Gabe, I really should—"

But before she could finish her sentence, Gabe gently but firmly pulled her towards him, making her sit on his lap. She gasped, her eyes widening as she felt his desire beneath her, as he held her close and whispered," I want you, Autumn. So much that my body is aching..."

She looked into his eyes in confusion. "Then take me..." She whispered softly. That is what she had been expecting for tonight. She was prepared for it... she thought so at least.

Gabe, however, shook his head, " Uh huh. You’re going to kill me with your honesty, sweet girl. Not tonight."

"But why? Is it because that I will get scared? I’ll try not to..." Autumn tried to justify herself but he shook his head and stopped her. She tried to speak, to claim that she would not be scared. But she knew she couldn’t guarantee that.

And then she felt it.. His hands on the zipper of her dress, pulling down the tab. His hand sliding beneath the fabric as he slowly but surely slid off her dress off her shoulders. He helped her stand then and she stood there, between his legs as her dress fell to her waist, and then his hands slowly pushed it down her hips, letting it fall on the floor, leaving her standing only in her undergarments.

She saw the desire and heat in his eyes and that was when she realized what it meant to hold the power in a relationship. What it was to be desired by someone she liked. Her body reacted to his gaze and instead of wanting to cover up, she wanted to... take off her clothes, see his reaction. Did she have the courage...

"Autumn...tonight.. sleep with me... just like this..."

He picked her up then, bridal style and gently laid her down on the bed, his eyes glittering with desire. Ever so slowly, he lay down next to her, his lips touching hers as he looked into her eyes. And then holding her gaze with his, he started to place small kisses all over her. Her hands clenched on the bed as Gabe’s head slowly moved towards her brea*ts. She expected him to loosen her clothes then, but instead his mouth latched onto one hard ni**le through the barrier of lace.. And then, he gave the same treatment to the other peak, making her almost jump off the bed as she felt herself reacting violently to his touch...

His name was a pained whipser on her lips as he moved downwards. He paused at her waist and nipped lightly, making her jump. She never knew they could be like this. He came back to her then, taking her hand in his as he brought it to him..

Autumn gulped. She could feel it, even through the clothing, she felt how hot it was... Wanting to feel more, she squeezed gently and almost pulled her hand back as she heard him give a groan.Was she not mking him feel good? Determined to make him feel like he was making her, she made a decision and slipped her hand into the waistband...