Guiding Light Disclaimer: The characters of Olivia Spencer, Natalia Rivera, et al are the property of P&G and TeleNext, although they completely squandered countless opportunities to let them have any real fun. They are being used here for entertainment purposes only. No infringement intended. No profit is being sought or gained.

FAITH, HOPE & LOVE by Lilybean

Natalia Rivera lit the votive candle and shook out the match's flame automatically, the sulfur scent mingling with the faint traces of incense and wood polish. The familiar scents and the quiet, as well as the presence of God in the small church were always a comfort to her. Not today, though.

Nothing could seem to comfort Natalia today. Not the quiet of the church or the prayers she had offered up to God or even her unwavering faith that things would work out the way they were supposed to. Or at least how Natalia thought they were supposed to.

Today was the day that Natalia allowed a small measure of doubt to sneak into her mind and into her heart. Today was the day that Natalia realized that maybe she would not be able to convince Olivia to forgive her. That there was nothing in her power that would change Olivia's mind and bring her back. Today was the day that she would have to atone for her sins and she felt her heartbreak just a little bit at that possibility.

Ever since she had returned from her religious retreat, Natalia had poured her heart out to Olivia, had tried to explain her foolish actions, had tried to convince Olivia that she would never again leave her for any reason. Natalia had sent her flowers, had served up romantic meals, had poured her heart out yet again. Olivia had said that she still loved her, but that she no longer trusted her. Natalia knew this to be true because she could see the love in Olivia's eyes, but she could also see the wariness and the pain, and her efforts seemed to be all to no avail. Olivia would not give an inch. Not that Natalia could blame her. She knew she had hurt Olivia deeply and she vowed never again to be swayed by other people. She should have gone to Olivia for help and advice when she had first discovered she was pregnant in the first place. She knew that now, but it was too late.

Natalia still managed to have faith, though. She thought if she continued to show Olivia her love and her determination that eventually Olivia would relent and give them another chance. It wasn't even Natalia's unexpected pregnancy that had hurt her relationship with Olivia. It was that she had left without a word, without giving Olivia a chance to help her, to prove her love and commitment to her. Olivia felt that Natalia had doubted Olivia's love for her, but the truth was that Natalia had doubted herself.

It was not until her near panic over her son, Rafe's, sudden and unexpected enlistment into the Army that she realized that she and Olivia might never be together. Natalia's first instinct had been to go to Olivia, to seek the arms of the woman she loved. Olivia had always provided the comfort she needed, had always been there for her, first as a friend and then as they had slowly but surely fallen in love. Not this time, though.

Natalia had waited by her suite door at the Beacon where Olivia had been staying. When she’d arrived, Natalia had poured her heart out about Rafe as Olivia held her hands and looked into her eyes. "Olivia, I feel really helpless and I feel really alone and I need you to hold me. I just...I need you."

Olivia's crystal green eyes had become brighter with unshed tears as she squeezed Natalia's hands. "Sweetie, I want to help you. I can make some calls for you...or I can give you money...but I can't hold you and stroke your hair and tell you I love you." Olivia tried to gather herself, her voice breaking. "You need me now, but what if...if something goes wrong and you leave me again. I will do anything for you...as a friend, but I can't do anything more than that."

With cruelty and tenderness, Olivia had ripped Natalia's heart out and gently handed it to her.

* * * * *

Natalia had ended up at the church, and had prayed and had managed to get through the day. The next day she went to the job that Olivia had arranged for her and then she went to the home that Olivia had helped her buy. She felt her heart breaking and managed to get through another day. She thought about her son going off to fight a war in a strange and dangerous land. She thought about Olivia. She managed to get through another day. She cleaned her house and she cooked her meals. She felt her heart breaking a little more. She prayed. Then she prayed again. She clung to her faith, not her faith in God or her religion, but her faith in Olivia's love for her.

Natalia cracked open the oven door to check on her dinner when she heard the knock at her back door. She sighed, willing herself not to even have a glimmer of hope that it might be Olivia. As soon as the door swung open she found her arms full of Emma, Olivia’s daughter, the young girl clinging to her expanding waist. "Natalia, I missed you."

Standing a few feet away was Olivia, looking tired and uncomfortable. Natalia could not tear her gaze away from those beautiful green eyes. She hugged Emma to her and waited for Olivia to meet her gaze.

"I've missed you, too. So much, you and your Mom."

She truly had missed both of them; the friend who had turned into the woman she loved, and the little girl who had become a daughter to her.

Olivia swallowed. "I'm sorry for...Emma wanted to see the ducks. I told her you probably weren't home...I didn't think she'd knock."

Natalia was stunned by Olivia's statement. She wasn't even going to stop and say hello?

Natalia allowed her pain at Olivia's words to manifest itself in a cool gaze and an even cooler tone of voice. "Emma is welcome here anytime. Not knocking would have been rude. Emma has manners, at least."

Natalia watched her comments hit the mark as the remaining color left Olivia's face as she lowered her gaze from Natalia's.

Emma gazed lovingly up at Natalia. "I smell chicken and rice."

Natalia smiled. "Yes, you do, sweetie. Would you like to stay for dinner?"

Emma squealed and clapped her hands. "Yay, chicken and rice," as Olivia shook her head sharply. "No, I can't...we...can't stay."

Natalia placed a hand on her hip and stared at Olivia. "Well, which is it? You can't stay or neither of you can stay?"

Olivia could not meet Natalia's steady gaze. "I...can't stay."

"Can Emma stay, then? We can feed the ducks, have dinner. I can drop her off later.”

"You don't have to."

Natalia's anger rose. "I know I don't have to. I miss—“ Natalia's anger abandoned her as suddenly as it had bolstered her. Natalia felt herself deflate and her eyes fill with tears. Olivia stepped forward and put her hand out to touch Natalia, to comfort her.

Natalia felt herself flinch as she purposefully stepped back out of Olivia's reach to avoid her touch because she was angry and hurt and because she didn’t think she could bear Olivia touching her now that she no longer wanted her. For the first time, she had rejected Olivia’s touch.

"I miss Emma. I'd...appreciate it if you'd let her stay."

Emma was bouncing. "Please, Mommy, can I stay with Natalia?"

Natalia could see that her rejection had hurt Olivia because she looked stunned and her face had paled. Natalia had not meant it as pay back, but she realized that she had pulled away from Olivia in much the same way that Olivia had been reacting to Natalia since her return. Natalia noticed that Olivia seemed as if she was having trouble catching her breath.

Natalia instinctively reached out to touch Olivia’s arm but then pulled her hand back. "Olivia? Can Emma stay?"

Olivia swallowed deeply and blinked at the second rejection. "Of course she can stay, Natalia. I'll come back for her in a few hours if that's okay with you."

Natalia nodded. "That's fine, thank you. C'mon, sweetie." Natalia took Emma's hand and started leading her down the sloping lawn toward the ducks. Emma waved. "Bye, Mommy." Natalia did not even give Olivia a backward glance as she left her standing on her stoop, alone.

Chapter 2

Olivia sipped her martini and rubbed at the annoying throbbing in her forehead. She reminded herself again that she would only have one drink and then get herself something to eat, but all she could think about was Natalia's chicken and rice and Natalia's tuna noodle casserole and Natalia's pancakes. Olivia had never had anyone cook for her before Natalia, not since she was a child. No one had ever taken care of her the way Natalia had, no one had ever loved her the way Natalia had. Certainly, no one had ever hurt her the way Natalia had.

Olivia had been so hurt that she had not even given Natalia a chance to explain herself when she’d gotten back from her religious retreat, had not even allowed Natalia to touch her, but it had never occurred to Olivia how hurtful these small rejections could be, not until Natalia had stepped away from her touch. She did not know what hurt more – Natalia's rejection or the realization that she had been repeatedly causing Natalia this much pain by treating her in the same way.

Olivia pressed her fingers into her forehead, willing herself to stop thinking about it, but she couldn't. She stared into her martini glass and realized she didn't even want it. She sighed pathetically as Doris Wolfe slid onto the barstool beside her. "Well hello there, little miss sunshine."

Olivia snorted. "That's me."

Doris turned to get a closer look. "Well, it should be you. Natalia's back, isn't she? You look terrible."

"Why thank you, Doris, is that one of your more successful pick-up lines?"

"Why would I waste those on you? You're in love and taken."

Olivia snorted again. "Not anymore."

"What are you talking about?"

"She left me, Doris. Do you remember that part?"

Doris took a large sip of the drink that had been placed in front of her and looked around to make sure they were alone before looking at Olivia. "The part I do remember is you and I traipsing across the countryside looking for your girl because you were desperate to find her when she left without a word. The part I remember is you wanting nothing more than for her to come back to you. The part I remember is being as envious as I've ever been because you had something I will never have. That's the part I remember."

Olivia took a deep breath. "She's pregnant."

Doris snickered. "Is it yours?"

Olivia's eyes filled with tears and her voice broke. "I wish it was."

Doris stared at her and gasped. "Oh God, you're serious! Oh, sweetie, I'm sorry, Olivia, really."

Olivia wiped at her eyes. "Me, too."

"Who's the father? Oh God, Frank?"

Olivia sipped at her martini. "Bingo."

"Is she back with him?"

"No, she wants to raise the baby with me."

"Wow. Really? Wow! That's...that's..."

"Crazy? Ridiculous?"

Doris smiled. "No, that's amazing. You're a lucky woman, Olivia."

Olivia gaped at Doris. "Have you taken leave of your senses, Doris? She left me!"

Doris leaned toward Olivia and placed her hand on Olivia's arm. "Olivia Spencer, you are a lot of things, but a fool you are not."

Olivia opened her mouth to respond but Doris pressed into her arm, silencing her.

"You listen to me. You love that woman and she loves you. So, she left you. Is that too much for the great Olivia Spencer's ego? She made a mistake, I admit, but she came back. To you. She wants to live with you, openly, as a couple and let you raise her child. Saint Natalia wants you to be the daddy. Get over yourself and your ego and start picking out baby clothes. This is it, Spencer. This is your chance at happiness, the brass ring, the whole enchilada."

Olivia stared at Doris. "She broke my heart."

Doris nodded." I know. I know she did. Knowing you, I bet you broke hers right back."

Olivia swallowed and nodded. "I've been..."

Doris did not even try to be diplomatic. "A bitch? Cold? Downright mean?"

"She left me." Olivia hissed.

"Well, I guess this makes you even now, doesn't it?"

Olivia lowered her head to the bar. "Shit."

Doris snickered. "Yeah, a whole diaper full.”

* * * * * *

Natalia and Emma sat at the kitchen table as they had so many times before, eating chicken and rice, while Emma happily chatted about camp and her friends. The only thing missing was Olivia. Natalia felt the void sharply. As much as she was enjoying her time with Emma, she could not help but think about Olivia and wish she were back at the farmhouse, having dinner with them.

Natalia realized it was quiet and looked down at Emma, who was peering at her curiously. Natalia smiled. "How's the chicken, sweetie?"

"It's good, Natalia. Don't you like it?"

Natalia realized that she had not been eating, so she smiled and took a bite and chewed and nodded. Emma watched her closely. "Why are you so sad, Natalia?"

Emma's innocent concern caused her eyes to tear up. "I'm okay. It's just that Rafe is joining the Army and I'll miss him."

Emma nodded. "Mommy was sad, too, when you were gone. She cried at night, sometimes."

Natalia tried to stifle a sob as she knelt beside Emma and hugged her. "I'm so sorry, sweetie. I didn't realize…I didn't know Mommy was that sad." It's no wonder Olivia wants no part of me. Dear God, what have I done?

"Why is she still sad? You came back. Now you're sad, too."

"Oh Em, I made a big mistake and I hurt your Mom's feelings. She's upset with me and that hurts my feelings."

Emma clung to Natalia. "Can't you guys just make up? I want us to move back here. I want you to be my mommy again, Natalia."

Natalia thought she could feel her heart breaking. "Sweetie, I want that, too, I do, but sometimes things don't work out the way we want." Natalia took a deep breath and composed herself. "Listen, no matter what happens, you can always come here and see me and the ducks and have dinner with me. Anytime you want. I'll talk to your Mom and we'll work it out. I promise."

Natalia could not even think about losing Emma. It was hard enough holding out any hope of fixing things with Olivia, but she couldn’t bear losing both of them.

"No more being sad tonight though, okay? We'll clean up the kitchen and then you and I are going to have a movie night."

Emma beamed. "Yay, movie night. Maybe next time Mommy can come for movie night, too." Natalia smiled, hanging onto hope. From this child's lips to God's ears.

Chapter 3

Olivia knocked lightly at the farmhouse door, but there was no answer. She tried again. There were lights on and she thought she could hear the television faintly, but still nothing. She gently caressed the farmhouse key still hanging on her key ring. She could never admit to herself that she had not been able to bear the thought of parting with it and had never returned it to Natalia after she had moved out. She finally acknowledged that to herself, as well as a few other things she had not been willing to admit as she quietly let herself in and shut the door behind her.

Olivia saw that they had fallen asleep while watching a DVD. Natalia was in the center of the sofa with Emma stretched out beside her, Emma's head in Natalia's lap. Natalia's hand was still resting on Emma's head where she had obviously been stroking her hair. Olivia sat heavily in the chair across from them and let her purse and coat fall to the floor beside her. She stared at the two of them, overcome with memories and emotions that she could not sort out, let alone fully understand. Her breathing slowed after a few minutes and without thought, Olivia moved over to the sofa and gently eased herself beside Natalia, taking great care not to wake her.

Olivia took advantage of the situation and stared at Natalia for long minutes, memorizing each soft curve and feature, recalling the time in the hospital when Natalia had had her at the same disadvantage and how Olivia had stopped the tender moment when Natalia had been about to kiss her. Olivia had prevented that kiss from happening out of fear. She felt no fear now, just regret that she and Natalia had never even kissed, had never let themselves be that selfish and simply express their love for each other. Olivia decided that she was tired of regrets.

Olivia tenderly lifted strands of Natalia's hair away from her face and Natalia sighed softly. She became bolder and caressed her face and Natalia moved into the caress. Olivia moved closer to her and Natalia simply curled into Olivia's side like she had done so many times before and Olivia wrapped her arms around her as she had done so many times before. Olivia gazed at the sleeping Natalia and felt her heart swell with love. God, help me, I will never get over her. I will always ache for her. I will always love her.

Olivia's eyes never left Natalia's face and she watched Natalia frown slightly and felt her breathing change as she began to slowly become aware of Olivia's presence and wake. Olivia watched her eyes flutter open, then widen in surprise as she started to pull away, but Olivia held her firmly. "Please, Natalia. Let me hold you."

Natalia blinked as she took in the sight of Emma still sleeping soundly in her lap and Emma's mother suddenly and magically in her arms. "Olivia. Are you real?"

"I'm real. I need you to be awake, though. Tell me you're awake."

Natalia blinked a few times and looked directly at Olivia. She lifted her hand from Emma's head and placed it on the side of Olivia's face, caressing her cheek. Natalia nodded. "I'm awake. Olivia, are you okay? What's wrong?"

"Nothing. Everything." Olivia leaned forward and pressed her lips to Natalia's while praying to Natalia's God to help them finally get this right. Her prayer was immediately answered as Natalia moved her hand to the back of Olivia's neck, pulling her in as she pushed her tongue into Olivia's mouth. Olivia groaned in surprise as she opened her mouth and met Natalia's tongue with her own, stroking endlessly and gently.

Olivia could not recall, in all of her years, with all of her lovers, ever being kissed like this. She felt cherished and loved and aroused and she could feel every stroke of Natalia's tongue everywhere - in her arms and down her back and in her nipples and down to her toes before it finally made its way up between her thighs, announcing itself in a torrent of wetness and sensation. Olivia always feared that it would be like this, that the first time they allowed their feelings free reign, that it would be this kind of overwhelming passion and desire. Olivia gasped, pulling back and resting her forehead against Natalia's. Natalia was panting gently and had not released the firm hold she had on the back of Olivia's neck, as if she were afraid to let her go.

Natalia picked her head up and looked at Olivia with such love and devotion and desire that Olivia thought she would pass out. Before she could get her brain to form the words she needed to say to Natalia, she heard a giggle. "Hi, mommy."

Olivia watched Natalia's warm brown eyes get as wide as she had ever seen them and she felt Natalia start to pull away from her but she stopped her by holding her firmly in place. To Natalia, Olivia sounded calm, even amused. "Hi, jellybean."

"Are you and Natalia kissing?" Emma sounded half asleep, but Olivia knew her daughter well enough to know she was wide awake.

Olivia smiled right into Natalia's eyes. "Yes, jellybean, we were."

Emma yawned. "Have you two kissed and made up?"

"We weren't fighting, we --" Olivia stopped herself. She would not lie to her daughter. "Sometimes when people love each other…oh hell…yes, we've kissed up and made up." Her eyes seemed to be searching Natalia's. She mouthed almost silently. "Have we?" Natalia swallowed in relief and nodded.

Emma sighed. "Good. Are you and Natalia in love?"

Olivia's gaze never left Natalia's. "Yes, we are."

"Are you guys gonna get married?"

If it was possible, Natalia's eyes opened even wider but Olivia's gaze never faltered from Natalia's. "That might be nice, but I think we're getting a little ahead of ourselves. Isn't it way past your bedtime, young lady?"

"I want to stay here tonight, with Natalia."

Natalia kept her gaze on Olivia, looking stunned by these revelations and seeming to search for the truth in Olivia’s eyes. Olivia smiled at her. Natalia looked at Emma and caressed her face. "You can stay...we're having a sleepover. Everybody's staying." Then she looked back at Olivia. "Okay?"

Olivia nodded and swallowed. Please, God, don't let me screw this up.

Chapter 4

As if they had never stopped living together, they naturally fell into bedtime routines with Natalia taking Emma up to her room and Olivia checking windows and locking doors as she used to do. While in the kitchen she had a brief, but intense, conversation with Natalia's statue of the Virgin Mary. She knew she would eventually have to have one with Natalia, as well.

When Olivia got to the top of the stairs Natalia was just shutting the door to Emma's old bedroom. They both stopped and stared at each other in the dim light. Olivia indicated Emma's room with a tilt of her head. "Is she okay?"

Natalia nodded. "Already asleep."

Natalia took Olivia's hand and gently tugged her toward her own bedroom. She pulled her inside and closed the door behind them. She turned to Olivia, her eyes huge and dark in the dim light. Olivia had no idea what to do or say so she hit the ball into Natalia's court. "Do you want to talk?" Olivia whispered.

Natalia shook her head and bit her lip. "No. I don't want to hear you say you can't do this...that you don't want me." Natalia's voice broke.

Before Olivia could respond Natalia pushed her back against the bedroom door and forced her tongue into Olivia's mouth. Olivia wrapped her hands around Natalia's head and tilted it gently to meet her stroke for stroke. Before she knew what was happening Natalia had unbuttoned and pushed Olivia's blouse down her arms and was softly caressing her nipples through the sheer fabric of her bra. Olivia gasped as she pulled back and covered Natalia's hands with her own. "Wait."

Natalia immediately stopped and pulled back to look at Olivia closely. Olivia could not meet her gaze, but said, "I need to catch my breath."

Natalia gently nudged Olivia's head up with a finger under her chin. "Hey, talk to me." Olivia didn’t know what to say. Natalia tried again. "Olivia Spencer, did we not learn this lesson already? We need honesty here...and trust...or let's just stop right now."

Olivia's anger spiked and her gaze jerked up into Natalia's. "Trust? Damn you, Natalia!" Her voice was sharp and angry.

Natalia gasped at Olivia's tone. "I know I hurt you. I know..."

"No, I don't think you do know. I am so scared right now. There's no going back. If I touch you, make love to you...fall any deeper...and you leave again...I won't recover." It would totally destroy me.

Natalia took Olivia's hand and led her over to the bed to sit beside her. She caressed Olivia's face. "What can I say to you that will convince you? How can I make this right?" Natalia started to stroke her baby bump and her eyes filled with tears. "If I swear to you on the life of my ba-"

Olivia quickly covered Natalia's mouth with her hand. "No! God, no! Don't...I would never ask... Just don't!" Natalia's tears were running freely over Olivia's hand and she could feel Natalia's muffled sobs. She removed her hand and wiped Natalia's tears "Forgive me, Natalia, I love you. You don't have to swear anything to me. Forgive me."

Natalia continued to cry. "Please, forgive me! Forgive me! I made a mistake. I know I did. I can't undo it. I'm sorry, Olivia, so sorry...please."

Olivia dropped to her knees in front of Natalia. "I forgive you. I do. I love you and I'm sorry. Please stop crying."

Natalia's sobs lessened gradually and Olivia brought her tissues and wiped her eyes and face and held her until Natalia finally sighed and took a deep breath.

"Better?" Olivia asked.

Natalia hesitated. "Well, that depends."

Olivia smiled in relief at Natalia's teasing tone and raised an eyebrow. "On?"

Natalia suddenly looked shy as she nervously pulled apart a tissue. "Do you really think it might be nice to marry me?"

Olivia swallowed. "Do you remember the day I took you to try on wedding dresses?"

Natalia nodded. "Of course I do."

"You were standing in front of the mirror in that dress and I looked up and saw myself standing right beside you and I remember thinking that I'd give anything…absolutely anything…to be the one marrying you, standing beside you in church…"

"That was the moment...that was when I really knew…" Natalia whispered.

"That I loved you?"

Natalia nodded. "And that you wanted me…the way I wanted you…and I was so frightened."

Olivia rubbed the middle of her forehead the way she did when she was trying not to cry or lose control. "I'm the one frightened now, Natalia. I love you, but…I think I need some time…before…"

Natalia dropped her head in defeat. "Before you trust me again."

Olivia pressed the bridge of her nose between her thumb and forefinger. "I'm sorry."

Natalia sighed. "Me, too."

Olivia rose slowly and took a few steps toward the door as she started to pull her blouse back over her shoulders. "Maybe…look…I should…I'm gonna go sleep in my old bedroom."

Natalia's head jerked up at that and her eyes were wide and dark. Natalia looked as hurt as Olivia had ever seen her. "Stop punishing me," Natalia said and Olivia could hear the pain in her voice.

Olivia raised her hands up in a defensive gesture. "I'm not, I'm not. I'm sorry. I just don't know what to do. I love you so much and I want you so much, but I...I just… hurt." Dear God, let me stop hurting her. Let me stop hurting.

Natalia rose from the bed and reached out for the lapels of Olivia's blouse. She pulled gently until they were nose to nose. "Do you love me enough to give me the benefit of the doubt?" Olivia looked into those warm brown eyes and saw what she always saw. She was completely lost. She nodded.

Natalia smiled. "Do you want me enough to trust me?"

Olivia raised her eyebrows. "Want you enough? I'm barely hanging onto my sanity here."

Natalia frowned. "Is that a yes?"

Olivia whispered. "After the first kiss, I wanted you more than I've ever wanted anyone in my life."

"Olivia Spencer, you've been kissed hundreds...thousands of times..."

Olivia shook her head. "Not like you kiss me...you have no idea what you do to me, do you?"

Natalia bit her lip. "No. What do I do to you?"

Olivia quickly undid the button and lowered the zipper to her jeans. She felt Natalia's grip on her blouse tighten. "I can show you..."

Natalia whispered under her breath, "Madre de Dios," before she said, "Show me."

Olivia took Natalia's right hand and gently guided it to the warm soft skin of her stomach, causing them both to gasp. Without breaking her gaze on Natalia's large dark eyes, Olivia very slowly guided Natalia's hand down into the front of her panties, through her surprisingly soft pubic hair and into the largest, silkiest pool of wetness that Natalia could ever have imagined. The contact caused Natalia to groan loudly and Olivia to jerk forward, grasping Natalia's arm for balance.

To both their surprises Natalia pushed her hand further into Olivia's wetness until Olivia grabbed her wrist and stopped her. "Let me," Natalia growled.

It took every ounce of Olivia's self-control to keep a firm grip on Natalia's wrist. She pleaded, "Please, Natalia, I want you so badly, but I want to feel you against me in your bed. Please, Natalia. I want this to be perfect."

Natalia sighed heavily and slowly and reluctantly slid her hand out. She rubbed the skin on Olivia's stomach and sides. "It already is perfect. You're perfect...so beautiful. Let me see you."

Olivia kicked her shoes off as she slowly shimmied her jeans down her legs before she tore her blouse off her arms and let it fall, leaving her in matching green satin and lace bra and panties.

Olivia's gaze never left Natalia's. "Your turn."

Natalia swallowed and shook her head. "Turn off the light. I don't want...the first time...I never thought...for you to see me like this..."

"Please Natalia, please, let me see you,” Olivia whispered, “God, let me touch you." Natalia was frozen to the spot, staring at Olivia. Olivia smiled at her. "You have to trust me, too."

Natalia took a deep breath. "Will you... help me?"

Olivia stepped forward and kissed Natalia lightly before she pulled at the hem of Natalia's top. When she encountered no resistance Olivia pulled it off and continued by dropping to her knees to guide Natalia's slacks and panties down her legs. Olivia rested her head briefly against Natalia's bulging belly and kissed it reverently. "I've never seen anything more beautiful," Olivia whispered before she found herself once again gazing into Natalia's nearly black eyes.

***************

Natalia inhaled sharply when Olivia kissed her pregnancy bump and told her she’d never seen anything more beautiful. The look on Olivia’s face was one of adoration and love, and trust. She mustered her courage and reached behind her and released the hooks of her bra and removed the only remaining impediment in baring herself completely to the woman she loved.

The feel of Olivia's simple gaze taking in her naked breasts for the first time broke Natalia's last reserve of control and she clutched Olivia's arms for balance as she let her head fall back, her long dark tresses swaying, wanting to present herself in offering to Olivia. Natalia heard herself groan in surrender as she watched Olivia’s hands cover her full breasts and her fingers reach for her swollen brown nipples. Olivia’s hands gently cupped Natalia's breasts as her mouth fell upon them.

Natalia clutched at Olivia's head, pressing herself harder into Olivia's mouth then suddenly pulling Olivia away as she carefully and slowly pushed Olivia backward toward the bed. Olivia lost her balance and tumbled back onto the bed, her legs and arms splayed out and her hair slightly mussed. Natalia looked at her a long moment before reaching out to hook her fingers in the lace of her panties. Natalia felt and heard Olivia's gasp of surprise.

"Let me," Natalia whispered as she pulled the panties slowly down Olivia's legs and past her feet. She then pulled Olivia toward her to reach the front closure of Olivia's bra, which she quickly removed. Natalia gasped as Olivia lay back slowly, resting on her elbows and gazing at her with a small smirk, offering herself in return.

Chapter 5

Olivia did not know what she expected of Natalia as she lay back slowly, propped up on her elbows, but she smiled at her. Natalia showed no fear, doubt, or self-consciousness and she did not hesitate in climbing onto the bed and crawling forward until she was directly above Olivia. She paused just a moment to look into Olivia's eyes before lowering herself onto Olivia. She felt Natalia’s warm and naked body against her for the first time and every inch of her that touched Natalia was met with warmth and soft silk and seemed to melt into her. Olivia started to stroke Natalia everywhere. She heard her own murmur of contentment.

"Sweet Jesus, Natalia," she murmured.

Olivia had never before in her life quite felt anything like holding a naked Natalia. It was so unlike being with a man. There was nothing rough or hard or scratchy. It was simply all satin and suppleness and warmth. My God, this is Natalia. Olivia gently but firmly rolled them over so that Natalia was under her, but she never loosened her hold, never stopped running her hands over the amazingly soft and warm skin of Natalia's shoulders and arms and stomach and hips and thighs. Olivia wantonly rubbed herself against every bit of Natalia's body, feeling her nipples stiffen almost painfully with arousal. She pulled back slightly to look over Natalia's beautiful form and felt herself caught in Natalia's penetrating gaze.

Natalia caressed Olivia's face and felt her breath catch. "Olivia."

Olivia smiled and ran her hand over Natalia's belly and up to her swollen breasts, caressing her nipples and watching, enthralled, as they responded to her simple touch, growing stiff. "You're so gorgeous."

Natalia swallowed. "Santa Madre, I never knew...that you would...that anyone could feel like this."

Olivia continued to run her hands over Natalia as she dipped her head to gently suck a nipple, then moved lower to kiss Natalia's baby bump over and over. She shook her head lightly, "Neither did I. I can't stop touching you."

Natalia gripped the back of Olivia's neck firmly, bringing Olivia's gaze back to her. Natalia's voice was low and breathy and sounded slightly desperate. "Don't stop touching me, Olivia, please I need you."

Olivia's baser instincts were set loose with Natalia's impassioned plea and she took one of Natalia's nipples into her mouth as she rolled the other one between her thumb and forefinger.

Natalia's eyes snapped shut as her head jerked back. "Olivia, te amo, te necesito, Olivia, ...quiero..."

Olivia moved her hand gently over Natalia's baby bump and into her pubic hair. Olivia was stunned at the amount of slick wetness she found there. Natalia was literally dripping for her. Olivia ran her hand through the wetness and over Natalia's clit and down to her opening. Her hand quickly became drenched as Natalia gently bucked her hips against Olivia's strokes. Olivia leaned over Natalia.

"Kiss me,” she whispered.

Natalia's eyes flew open and she pulled Olivia to her, kissing her deeply and thoroughly before pulling away and looking at Olivia. "Olivia, te amo..."

Olivia smiled as she continued to stroke Natalia gently, marveling at the wetness and the surprising and unexpected responsiveness of the beautiful woman in her arms. "Sweetie, tell me what you're saying, what you want."

Natalia fought for breath and control. "Te amo...I love you. Te quiero...I want you."

Olivia stroked her harder. "You have me, Natalia."

Natalia gripped the back of Olivia's neck and whispered, "I need to feel you inside me."

Olivia groaned and jerked her hips against the urgent request, her own need announcing itself. It seemed as though Natalia sensed, as she slid her thigh between Olivia's and raised it slightly. Olivia gasped as her copious warm wetness slid against Natalia’s firm thigh, her eyes locked on Natalia's in surprise. Natalia smiled and Olivia thought was, God, she's so sexy.

Natalia kissed her fiercely and Olivia felt Natalia’s need as strongly as her own. She never imagined Natalia losing any control, especially not in a sexual way, but Olivia knew with certainty that that was what was happening.

"Inside me now, please, Olivia," Natalia panted out, sounding desperate.

Olivia immediately moved to give Natalia exactly what she wanted while satisfying her own overwhelming need. She slid her center down Natalia's thigh as she slid two fingers firmly, but gently inside her. They both paused for a moment, taking in the enormity, as well as the incredible sensation, of what had just happened. Olivia slid back up as she pulled her fingers slightly out before sliding back down and plunging her fingers back in, setting a matched paced for them.

Just the sensation of simply having her wet and open pussy sliding against Natalia's naked thigh had been more intense than any sex Olivia Spencer had ever experienced. The fact that Natalia was being more open and responsive than Olivia could ever have imagined was almost more than she could ever have hoped for. The feel of her fingers sliding in and out of Natalia while she moaned and thrust back in response was simply unbelievable.

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Natalia could not fully comprehend what Olivia was doing to her. She could not fathom how Olivia's kisses could inflame her, how Olivia's touch and Olivia's mouth could feel so much different, so much more intense than any other before her. She could not believe how good the feel of Olivia's gloriously wet sex rubbing against her leg was until Olivia's fingers started to slide inside her. Every firm thrust felt deeper than the one before, reaching places inside her, making her feel things, want things that she had never before felt or wanted. For the first time in her life, Natalia felt shameless, wanton and uncontrollable desire.

“Olivia...what are you doing to me?"

Olivia did not stop, but she momentarily slowed her movements as she brought her mouth near Natalia's ear. "Fucking you...loving you...God, you feel so good...Natalia, I never imagined how good you would feel..."

Olivia returned to her task and they quickly found a rhythm, their movements, their moaning, their heavy breathing in sync. Natalia was almost out of her mind at the sensations Olivia was eliciting with her fingers and the emotions she was eliciting with her tender caresses. Much too soon Natalia felt the almost unfamiliar but unmistakable stirrings of an orgasm. Natalia’s sex addled brain could not make sense of it. No man had ever managed to bring her to orgasm this quickly, with this much focused attention.

Natalia stopped thinking and let Olivia and her own body take control. She felt her inner walls start to clench and tighten, she felt her hips start to gyrate out of control into the impending climax and when she was almost there she heard Olivia’s voice in her ear.

"I love you, I love you, I love you," Olivia whispered, like the prayer it had become to her.

Natalia squeezed Olivia's neck as she started to peak, moaning, "Olivia."

And then she knew nothing but unimaginable pleasure for long untold moments before she drifted into bliss.

After some time, awareness began to return and Natalia knew that she was cradled in Olivia’s arms as her breathing very gradually returned to normal. She felt her eyelids flutter against Olivia’s neck as she tried to open her eyes.

"Natalia." Olivia’s voice was low and breathy and almost tentative.

"Hmm?" She managed to get out.

"Are you alright?"

Natalia lightly kissed her jaw. "Uh hum."

She felt Olivia pull back slightly to look at her and she knew her eyes were still half-closed, but the rest of her was coming back to life and the rest of her wanting nothing more than to touch Olivia, to make her feel as wonderful as Olivia had just made her feel.

Her mouth easily found Olivia’s and she began to kiss her slowly, her tongue stroking lazily against Olivia’s. She also began to caress Olivia's breast, caressing gently before Olivia’s hard, rigid nipple made itself known. Natalia squeezed her nipple between her fingers and Olivia sucked in a breath at the sensation and arched slightly.

Natalia pulled her lips from Olivia slowly. "Is this okay?"

Olivia groaned as she rolled back to give Natalia more access. "Oh yeah."

"Your breast are so beautiful, your nipples are-" Natalia rolled toward her slightly to take Olivia's nipple into her mouth and suck gently. Olivia made a fist with her hand and moaned into it.

Natalia released her nipple with a slurping noise and sighed. "I really love that."

Olivia groaned. "Ooh...me too."

"Olivia, may I ask you a personal question?"

Olivia looked confused. "I don't think it gets much more personal than this, Natalia."

Natalia smiled at her snarky tone and thought, God, I love this woman. "Have you thought about...fantasized about doing this...touching me...me touching you...us together like this?"

Olivia immediately stilled, taking a deep breath and Natalia realized how difficult she was making it for Olivia to think and to reply with any lucidity, but she could not seem to stop touching her nipple.

Olivia bit her bottom lip. "It's all I've been thinking about... ahhh...you're killing me...for months now."

"So...when you think about it...fantasize about me...you know...what's your favorite way...I mean...if I could do anything to you...anything you wanted -"

"Any way you want…Natalia, please!" Olivia's groaning plea sounded desperate.

Suddenly Natalia’s body was covering her own, kissing her deeply and rubbing her own nipples roughly across Olivia's. She pulled her mouth slowly from Olivia's.

"Tell me what you want. Please. What do you want me to do to you?" She whispered.

Natalia could see the hesitation in the woman she loved and she thought she knew all the reasons for that. Olivia had most likely assumed that she could not be open and honest with her desires because Natalia had never been comfortable talking about sex. She was trying to put Natalia’s discomfort above her own desires and Natalia did not want that.

"Uhm...just...touch me," Olivia whispered, her eyes closed.

Natalia cupped and fondled Olivia's breasts as she slowly ran her tongue along the entire length of Olivia's surgical scar, causing Olivia to shudder. She moved from one nipple back to the other, licking and sucking until Olivia was vibrating with need. Natalia cradled Olivia's head gently, forcing Olivia's eyes open and locking their gazes.

"Olivia, I love you more than I thought was possible. I want to make you crazy for me and only me."

"I'm already there. I've never wanted anyone like this."

"Then tell me what you want. Trust me," Natalia pleaded.

Olivia closed her eyes and seemed to surrender. "Take me with your mouth."

Chapter 6

Never before in her life had Olivia Spencer put the needs of someone else in her bed before her own. Not until Natalia Rivera lay naked beneath her, moaning and arching her hips while Olivia stroked inside her. It was the sexiest, most beautiful thing that Olivia had ever seen and she had purposefully and intentionally held off satisfying her own throbbing arousal against Natalia's leg so she could bring Natalia to her own release. So when Natalia started to touch her and tease her and ask her what she wanted and when she said 'trust me' Olivia simply could not help herself. She was so aroused, so throbbing and aching for relief that she gave voice to what had always appeared in her imagination when thinking about touching Natalia and Natalia touching her. In her desperate state, she had asked for the one thing she knew that Natalia would never be able to give her.

Before Olivia could even think to take back what she had said, Natalia was kissing Olivia roughly, plundering her mouth before continuing down to the side of Olivia's neck where she sucked hard until Olivia moaned. Olivia felt Natalia cupping and squeezing her breasts together, biting and sucking at the nipples almost simultaneously and causing Olivia to plead.

"Natalia, yes."

Olivia thought she was going to lose her mind. She had never wanted anything, wanted anyone as much as she wanted Natalia at that moment. Until she felt Natalia roughly pushing her thighs apart, that is. Olivia opened her mouth to beg just as she felt Natalia place several open-mouthed kisses down her belly, when she lost the ability to speak as Natalia ran her fingers boldly through her throbbing and wet folds.

Natalia was taking her time touching and looking, apparently fascinated by Olivia’s sex. It was a long moment before she spoke.

"Olivia, you're so wet. Dear God, is this for me?”

Olivia could not respond as Natalia gently spread her open and ran her tongue from Olivia's dripping entrance slowly up to her clit. Olivia muffled a sob against her own fist as she bucked sharply. Without pausing a beat Natalia pressed a forearm against Olivia's lower belly to keep her in place.

Since the moment she had felt Natalia's tongue against her, Olivia had momentarily lost touch with this plane of existence until she felt Natalia physically restrain her. Natalia holding her down seemed to ground her and she clutched at Natalia's forearm with one hand as she caressed Natalia's hair with the other.

Olivia could not believe that Natalia's head was actually between her legs, that Natalia's tongue was actually stroking her most intimate area and that Natalia was actually moaning while doing it. Olivia looked down to make sure she wasn't hallucinating and she saw Natalia lick her lips before she bent to take Olivia into her mouth again. Sweet Jesus, Olivia thought. The sensations Natalia was creating with her tongue were exquisite and perfect and overwhelming. Olivia wrapped her fingers in Natalia's hair.

"Please, don't stop...don't stop..."

Olivia would have been mortified had she’d been aware of the pleading tone of her voice. Olivia was also certain that Natalia was going to make her come.

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Until Natalia was actually taking Olivia into her mouth she could never have even imagined doing what she was actually doing, and that she would actually enjoy it. Not really. Natalia was not as naïve as most people assumed, but this was well beyond her limited experience and almost beyond her imagination. As soon as Olivia had uttered the words "take me with your mouth," Natalia had actually felt her own mouth water and she had not hesitated in her desire to give Olivia exactly what she wanted. To show Olivia how much she wanted her. Natalia explored every beautiful inch of Olivia with her mouth and tongue until she found the spot and the rhythm that caused Olivia to tighten her grip in her hair. When she heard Olivia beg her not to stop, Natalia smiled to herself because she had absolutely no intention of stopping. Not until she caused Olivia to come. Natalia didn’t stop, not when Olivia’s hips started to jerk wildly, not when she started to call out in passion. Natalia didn’t stop until Olivia arched up for the last time, sobbing out her release.

Natalia rested her head on Olivia's belly, caressing her gently as Olivia panted, then shuddered, then breathed deeply for long moments in her recovery. It took a few minutes for Natalia to realize that Olivia was actually crying and she quickly edged up to take Olivia into her arms. Olivia immediately moved into Natalia's embrace and clung tightly to her, crying quietly into her neck.

Natalia kissed her forehead repeatedly before whispering, "What is it, my love?"

Olivia took a deep shuddering breath. "You won't believe me."

Natalia raised her voice ever so slightly. "I will believe anything you tell me, Olivia Spencer."

Natalia felt rather than heard the catch in Olivia's breathing. "I never thought you would..."

Natalia pulled back to look into Olivia's face, streaked with tears, her eyes as bright as she had ever seen them. "I love you, Olivia and I want you...in every way...I would do anything..."

"No one else has ever...it's never felt like that...I never could..." Olivia started to cry in earnest.

Natalia wiped her tears and caressed her face until she calmed and pulled her gaze back to Natalia, who smiled at her. "No one's ever made you come like that, Olivia?"

Just those words alone caused Olivia to involuntarily buck into Natalia. "God, woman, what you do to me. No, Natalia, no one has ever...oh-"

Natalia reached between Olivia's legs and boldly ran her fingers through the wetness still pooling there. "Good. What else can I do to make you crazy for me, Olivia?"

Olivia clutched Natalia tightly to her and groaned. "I am already so crazy for you, Natalia. I want you again...I haven't even stopped throbbing...how can I want you already?"

Natalia brought herself up on her hands and knees over Olivia and kissed her slowly while still stroking through her wetness, teasing her. "Can you taste yourself on me? You're delicious, you know."

Olivia bucked and groaned again. "Sweet Jesus, help me."

Natalia smiled. "Jesus is not going to help you now." Natalia stroked down to Olivia's opening, teasing gently and then back up to her circle her clit, again and again. Olivia groaned and spread her legs open wide and she gathered whatever presence of mind she had left.

"Natalia, please fuck me."

Olivia's profane but heartfelt plea inflamed Natalia and she plunged two fingers into Olivia causing her to gasp and buck. Natalia pulled out and plunged three fingers into Olivia causing her to wrap her legs tightly around Natalia's waist to keep herself grounded. Natalia did not pause as she continued to press into Olivia again and again, watching her own fingers in fascination as they moved in and out, shining with the silky wetness pouring from Olivia. She placed her hand against Olivia's abdomen, feeling the muscles there clench, and marveling at the incredible physical form that was the woman she loved. Her smooth skin, now glistening. Her full breasts tipped with rigid rose-colored nipples, now swaying in motion. The strong thighs, now wrapped firmly around her. The absolutely breathtakingly sexy woman now moaning and muttering and thrusting herself wantonly as a result of her touch. It was simply incredible.

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All Olivia could do was hang on for dear life as Natalia, sweet, innocent, cookie-baking Natalia pounded into her, seeming to touch her in places she had never been touched before with a steady staying power that would be the envy of any man. She was feeling things in a way she had never quite felt them before. It was amazing and exhilarating and a little frightening.

Natalia whispered, "Look at me, love," and Olivia opened her eyes to meet Natalia's and kept them there until Natalia's steady and relentless pounding caused them to close as Olivia clutched at Natalia as she bucked into another shattering orgasm.

They held each other for long moments, touching and kissing slowly as they cuddled and shifted positions, trying to reach every soft, warm expanse of skin as they continued to marvel at each other's bodies and revel in each other's love.

Olivia patiently maneuvered Natalia onto her back as she lovingly sucked on Natalia's nipples, amazed as how responsive they were to her mouth. She felt Natalia start to slowly rock against her. Olivia moved down to Natalia's baby bump, placing wet open-mouthed kisses over her navel and down to the top of Natalia's soft tuft of curls as she felt the rocking intensify. Olivia felt Natalia stretch under her as she brought her arms lazily over her head as her legs spread open in invitation.

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Natalia tried to keep breathing as Olivia continued kissing down her body and nuzzling into her wet curls. She heard her own lengthy sigh as she slid her heels up, opening herself to Olivia. Olivia settled herself comfortably before gently spreading Natalia open and kissing her glistening clit slowly and teasingly.

Natalia gasped at the incredible sensation. "Santa Madre de Dios..."

"Natalia." She could hear the smile in Olivia’s voice.

Natalia had to swallow. "Olivia."

"Are you praying?"

Natalia knew that Olivia was teasing her, so she tried to keep her wits about her. "Yes, my love."

"What are you praying for?"

Natalia breathed deeply to keep herself from screaming because she wanted Olivia to touch her so very badly. "I am praying that you might shut up and use that gorgeous mouth...in a more...constructive manner."

She heard Olivia laugh. "I love you, Natalia."

Olivia then ran the flat of her tongue roughly from Natalia's opening up to her clit. Natalia moaned at the incredible sensation. She reached down to Olivia, one hand resting on Olivia's head and the other hand reaching for and being clutched by one of Olivia's own. Natalia thought she could feel every little bump on Olivia's tongue as it stroked gently but relentlessly over her clit. She held Olivia's head against her and rocked in time with Olivia's tongue. Natalia could not ever recall feeling such a singularly concentrated and overwhelmingly exquisite sensation in her entire life. In that moment Natalia would have said anything, done anything, committed any sin for Olivia to continue that blessedly perfect intense stroking.

She did not realize that she had tightened the grip she had on Olivia's head or that her constant rocking had increased to sharp jerks into Olivia's mouth or that she had started chanting Olivia’s name quietly until that moment just before she started to climax. Finally, for the first time in her life, Natalia had what she believed was a religious experience as everything became as clear as Olivia's crystal green eyes.

Chapter 7

Natalia held tightly to Olivia as she tried to recover from the single most intense orgasm of her life. She noticed that Olivia was still breathing heavily, as well. She tried to find her voice.

"Olivia, are you okay?"

Natalia could hear the smile in Olivia's voice. "I've never been more okay in my entire life. That was...wow. Just...wow."

Natalia pulled back to look into Olivia's eyes. "I didn't hurt you?"

Olivia frowned. "Hurt me? Of course not. How would you hurt me?"

Natalia dropped her gaze and she felt her cheeks flame. "I thought...I lost control..."

Natalia’s logical mind knew that feeling this wanton and sexual, that losing control with the person that you love was perfectly okay, her Catholic sensibilities cause a twinge of guilt and shame to assert themselves just enough for Natalia to become embarrassed at how much she wanted Olivia.

Olivia kissed Natalia's forehead. "Hey. Look at me." Natalia did and Olivia smiled. "Listen to me because this is very important." Natalia nodded. Olivia placed a light kiss on Natalia's lips and continued. "You losing control was the highlight of this entire night. The best night of my life, by the way."

Natalia blinked in confusion. "How...you...I..."

Olivia placed her finger against Natalia's lips. "You have made me feel things tonight I have never felt before, never even knew it was possible to feel. God, Natalia, what you do to me. I couldn't imagine...anything better...until you..." Olivia swallowed. "Until you were pulling my hair and grinding yourself into my mouth and coming like you did. Then I knew I make you feel what you make me feel...that you want me as badly as -"

Natalia kissed Olivia with a desperation she had never before felt and Olivia returned the kiss in kind, their breathing becoming ragged until a mutual need for oxygen caused them to pull apart, panting. Natalia cupped Olivia's face. "I do want you as badly...even more...I'm embarrassed...how much. I want you again...right now."

Olivia smiled. "Natalia, I want you like that, too...and I want you to tell me when you want me...and how you want me. When we're alone together...like this...there's no more being embarrassed, okay? You said total honesty, right?"

Natalia nodded and bit her lip. "I can promise total honesty, but I still might get embarrassed."

Olivia laughed as she rolled Natalia on top of her, cradling Natalia's hips as she eased a thigh between Natalia's. Natalia gasped at the contact. "I'm too heavy. What are you doing?" Olivia playfully squeezed Natalia's ass. "I want to feel you against me. You feel so good against me, Natalia. You're so sexy...so gorgeous."

Natalia rocked herself against Olivia's thigh. "You make me feel sexy."

Olivia firmly clutched Natalia's ass, encouraging her thrusting hips. "You are. You are the sexiest thing I have ever seen."

Natalia brought her thigh up against Olivia's center, finding it warm and wet and causing Olivia to swallow a moan.

"Natalia, I want you."

Olivia clutched Natalia's ass harder as she began to thrust herself against Natalia's thigh, coating it in wetness. Natalia rested her weight on her forearms and leaned her head down to take Olivia's nipple into her mouth as she continued to rock against Olivia.

Olivia moved her hands down to firmly grasp Natalia's hips, guiding her up and down her own thigh causing them both to grind harder against each other. "I love you, Natalia."

Natalia pulled her lips from Olivia's nipple and ran her tongue slowly along the entire length of Olivia's surgical scar, causing her to gasp and jerk harder against Natalia's thigh. "God, Olivia, I love you."

They were both sweating, evidence of their arousal pouring from them, coating each other, both gasping and panting in need until their eyes met and held. Olivia started to peak and the sight of her with her head thrown back, taking her pleasure from Natalia's body, pushed Natalia over the edge with her.

Natalia collapsed gently onto Olivia and placed her head against Olivia's heart, finally spent, the steady and comforting beat starting to lull her to sleep almost immediately. She felt Olivia pull the sheet up to cover them, wrapping her arms around her. Natalia sent up a silent prayer before they slept, wrapped together.

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Olivia woke slowly, feeling chilled and becoming aware that she was alone in Natalia's bed. She quickly swallowed a fleeting moment of panic at Natalia's absence. Geez, get a grip, Spencer. The bedside lamp was still lit. She sat up, clutching the covers to herself as Natalia stepped into the room and quietly shut the door. She was dressed in a short purple robe and was carrying a bottle of water. She stopped and smiled when she saw Olivia sitting up. "Hey."

Olivia watched her carefully. "Everything okay?"

Natalia nodded. "Just checking on Emma. God bless her, that child can sleep through anything."

Natalia handed her the water as she dropped her robe and slid naked into bed beside Olivia as if it were the most natural thing in the world. Olivia just stared, mesmerized. Natalia unscrewed the bottle cap and pushed it back toward Olivia. "Have some water."

Olivia obeyed her silently, still staring. Natalia cocked her head slightly and smiled. "Olivia, are you alright?"

Olivia swallowed another gulp. "Yes. No. Well, yes."

Natalia took the bottle from Olivia and placed it on the table beside the bed. "Ooo...kay."

Olivia blinked. "Are you okay? I mean...with this." Olivia pointed back and forth between Natalia and herself, her eyebrows raised.

Natalia was watched Olivia closely and Olivia averted her gaze. She knew that Natalia knew her well enough to recognize the uncertainty and the doubt in her eyes. Olivia was trying not to give anything away, but she knew Natalia could see that she was waiting for something to go wrong, for Natalia to freak out or change her mind.

Natalia smiled. "Very okay. Why wouldn't I be?"

Olivia shrugged and started speaking very quickly. "Oh, I don't know....after months and months of not even kissing and just talking about it and thinking about it…we're lying here naked, in your bed, after having sex...well, I don't even know if we can call what we had sex. It was mind-blowing and earth-shattering, and after that, I'm honestly not sure if I've ever had sex before tonight-"

Natalia placed two fingers over Olivia's mouth, silencing her. "Olivia, sweetie, you're freaking out a little bit, I think."

Natalia dropped her fingers, watching Olivia with a very small smile, her dimples peeking out. Olivia sighed and rubbed the bridge of her nose nervously. "Yes, I guess I am."

"While I'm thrilled that you enjoyed being with me, what's really on your mind?"

"You're thrilled?" Olivia asked, her eyebrows raised.

Natalia smiled and nodded. "Yes, it was pretty mind-blowing and earth-shattering for me, too."

Olivia swallowed, clearly waiting for the other shoe to drop. "No regrets, Natalia?"

Natalia scooted closer to Olivia, letting the covers fall away from her with no obvious shyness, tangling their legs together and reaching up to caress the side of Olivia's face.

"I regret waiting so long to do this. I regret leaving town without talking to you first. I so regret hurting you."

Olivia sighed and closed her eyes. "Thank you for telling me that."

"How about you? Any regrets?"

Olivia smiled as she reached out to caress Natalia's breasts. "Yes, I regret letting you fall asleep. I wasn't done touching you."

Natalia grabbed Olivia's wandering hands and stilled them against her. "You can touch me anytime you want, Olivia, but have mercy. I can't resist you and I have an appointment in the morning. I need to get some sleep." Natalia pulled Olivia down beside her and they settled comfortably with Natalia stretching an arm and a leg over Olivia. Olivia stroked her hair and kissed her face. "Cancel the appointment."

Natalia playfully sucked the side of Olivia's neck. "I can't. I have a sonogram."

Olivia became very still. "A sonogram?" She gently caressed Natalia's baby bump "Why didn't you tell me?"

"I didn't think you wanted to know," Natalia whispered.

Olivia brought Natalia's face up to hers gently. "I'm so sorry. I have been a complete idiot. I do want to know. Is everything alright?"

"Yes, it's just a check-up.”

"Are you…do you…Can I go with you?"

Natalia smiled and her eyes teared up. "I would love for you to be there with me. I don't want to do this without you, Olivia. I want us to be a family again."

Olivia kissed her gently. "We are a family. We are. We've wasted enough time."

Natalia's tears spilled over. "A family should live together."

At the sight of Natalia’s tears, Olivia decided to try and lighten the mood. "Oh sure, now that you've had a taste of Olivia Spencer..."

Natalia tried to smile, but the tears fell harder. "No, now that I've had a taste of what life would be like without Olivia Spencer…"

Olivia pulled Natalia closer. "Hey, hey, it's okay."

"Please move back in. I want you and Emma back home, I want you in my bed."

Olivia kissed her again and again until the tears slowed. "I'm never leaving this bed. Do you know how long I've waited for you…how long I've loved you?"

Natalia ran her thumb over Olivia's bottom lip, seeming to closely examine every feature on her face. "How long have you loved me?"

Olivia shook her head lightly. "You won't believe me."

Natalie cocked her head to one side. "Tell me."

"When I woke up in the hospital after my heart stopped, the first thing I heard was you praying for me. Do you remember?"

Natalia nodded, the tears reappearing. “Of course I remember. You almost died. Oh God, you almost died.”

Olivia shook her head. "I’m right here. I’m okay.” When Natalia wiped her face and nodded, she smiled. “You were praying and then you cracked a joke and actually made me smile…and then I told you that you were a freaking superhero. It started that very moment…I think I came back for you…don't cry…I love you." Olivia gathered Natalia to her and held her. "Go to sleep now, Natalia."

Natalia pressed her lips to Olivia's and immediately deepened the kiss, her tongue gently stroking Olivia's. Natalia's hips started to rock against Olivia. She pulled her lips away. "Not yet. I need you. One more time, Olivia, please." Natalia took Olivia's hand and pulled it down to her center, the wetness instantly coating Olivia's fingers.

Olivia groaned, rolling Natalia and quickly moving over her. She took a nipple into her mouth and sucked greedily and then quickly moved her down to where her fingers were still nestled. Kneeling between Natalia's legs, Olivia bowed her head, pressing her forehead to Natalia's soft pubic hair, as if in prayer. "Tell me...tell me..."

Natalia's hips were gently bucking. "I want your gorgeous mouth."

Olivia placed her open mouth over her clit, covering it with that hot and wet tongue and started to suck, ever so gently and Natalia started to come almost immediately as wave after wave overtook her, leaving her shuddering.

Chapter 8

Olivia held Natalia's hand and watched, mesmerized, as the tiny form of Natalia's baby moved on the screen in front of her.

"Oh my…"

Olivia was overwhelmed by a multitude of emotions and couldn't sort them out quickly enough. She was still reeling from last night and was now faced with the addition of these feelings. Feelings of overwhelming love and protectiveness for an unborn child that wasn't even hers.

The technician smiled at them. "Do you want to know the gender of the baby?"

Natalia turned to look at Olivia and squeezed her hand. "Olivia, do you want to know?"

Olivia bit her lip to keep herself from bursting into ridiculously emotional tears. "You're the Mommy."

Natalia gazed at her. "So are you."

Olivia's tears spilled over and she pressed her forehead to Natalia's. She nodded. "Okay."

"It's a girl."

The technician printed a photo of the baby for them and left as Natalia straightened her clothing and scooted to the edge of the exam table. A woman in a white lab coat rushed in smiling. "Hello, Natalia. How are you feeling?"

Natalia was smiling brilliantly as Olivia leaned against her, gazing at the print of the baby. "Really good. A little tired. Dr. Wilson, this is my partner, Olivia Spencer."

Olivia looked up, gaping stupidly as she automatically shook the woman's hand. Good God, Natalia just called me her partner.

The doctor smiled at Olivia and turned back to Natalia. "Tired is to be expected. Anything else going on? Any questions?"

Olivia heard Natalia's breath hitch slightly. "I have no restrictions…with sex, do I?"

Olivia tried to school her features as she felt her eyebrows shoot upward of their own volition.

Dr. Wilson smiled. "The second trimester can be tough. Your hormones must be making things pretty… interesting right now."

Natalia laughed. "Oh, yeah, but I didn't consider the hormones. I just thought it was Olivia."

Olivia's eyebrows could not have shot any higher, so she simply found herself blushing, her face flushed and hot for the first time in decades.

Dr. Wilson laughed lightly. "Well…that may very well be. Lucky you, but no, there are no restrictions. Use your own judgment, Natalia. If it's not uncomfortable, then go for it. Nice meeting you, Olivia."

Dr. Wilson quietly left. Natalia was still beaming and Olivia was struck dumb and gaping like a fish. Natalia looked at Olivia and chuckled. "I've never seen you blush before."

Olivia shook her head and smiled. The past two days suddenly seemed unreal, like a waking dream or an elaborate fantasy. Her head was spinning and she was suddenly overwhelmed and a little frightened. Things just did not work out like this for Olivia and who was this woman sitting here and smiling at her? This could not be the same Natalia who before yesterday had never kissed her, who had run off at the first sign of trouble. She moved to stand between Natalia's legs.

"Who are you and what have you done with Natalia?"

Natalia did not smile, but studied Olivia closely. She caressed the side of Olivia’s face. “I know that I hurt you deeply, Olivia, and I know that you still have doubts and that you don’t believe in me completely, not yet, but you know me, better than anyone.” Natalia inhaled before she continued. "I'm the woman who loves you and wants you. I want to spend the rest of my life showing you just how much. I know this is a lot…with the baby and all…"

Olivia swallowed as her eyes gazed into Natalia's steadily. All she could see was determination and love and although she knew that Natalia was right, that she had lingering doubts about Natalia being able to do this, she also knew that she had no choice. She was deeply in love with Natalia and wanted nothing more than a life with her.

"It's not a lot. It's everything I've ever wanted. You're everything to me. You and the baby."

Natalia swallowed. “Last night was an epiphany for me. I thought I was already deeply in love with you, but that love has become deeper and I feel connected to you in a way that can never be severed. I couldn’t love anyone more than I love you at this very moment.”

Olivia though her repaired heart might explode in joy at Natalia’s heartfelt words. “I feel the same.”

Natalia swallowed deeply. "Olivia, lock the door."

Olivia blinked in confusion and did not move. She didn't just tell me to lock the door.

Natalia's second request was firmer. "Lock the door. Now."

Olivia obeyed by locking the door, a thousand different thoughts running through her mind. She mentally scolded herself for allowing her mind to wander to a few very unlikely and very dirty places until she turned around and watched Natalia yanking her panties off frantically as she hitched up her skirt. Oh no, she's not. Oh, sweet Jesus, yes, she is.

Natalia pulled her ankles up on the table Indian style and reached out to Olivia, propelling her forward as she guided her hand directly to her wet, warm center. Natalia wrapped a leg around Olivia and clutched the back of her neck as Olivia ran her hand over Natalia's very wet center, exploring her willingly.

"Something you wanted, Natalia?"

Natalia smiled at her. “I noticed last night that you like it, that it…arouses you when I use explicit language in bed and when I ask for exactly what I want.”

Olivia could no nothing but nod dumbly because Natalia apparently had her number. Natalia forcefully pulled Olivia's hair just a bit, which Olivia also liked.

"I want you to fuck me, Olivia," Natalia requested clearly.

Olivia obeyed the request immediately. She closed her eyes and groaned loudly as she firmly and carefully slid two fingers into Natalia. Natalia jerked in response and hung tightly onto Olivia.

‘Don’t be gentle, baby,” Natalia whispered. “I want you, Olivia, I need you.” She clutched at the back of Olivia's neck. "More, baby. I need more."

Olivia hesitated but slowly withdrew her two fingers and carefully slid in three. Natalia moaned at the sensation of being filled and moved in time to Olivia's gentle strokes. "Olivia, please, I need more."

Olivia stopped. "I don't want to hurt you." Natalia jerked herself harder against Olivia in protest.

"You won't…please." Olivia pulled out and very carefully and slowly curled her hand and slid four fingers into Natalia causing her to moan loudly. "Yes, -livia, yes."

Natalia was bucking and moaning as they clutched each other and it was taking every ounce of Olivia's self-control to not just simply take Natalia. Olivia was trembling, feeling as though she was on the edge of reason, but Natalia wrapped both of her legs around Olivia more tightly as she continued to meet Olivia thrust for thrust. Natalia bit Olivia's ear lobe.

"Fuck me harder, baby," she whispered.

Olivia groaned through gritted teeth as she lost the ability to reason. She pulled Natalia toward her to the edge of the table for better leverage and drove her hand roughly into Natalia. Natalia grunted with every thrust as Olivia forcefully and relentlessly pounded into her, ensuring that every hard plunge hit her clit. Natalia grabbed hold of Olivia's wrist, holding Olivia in place inside her as she shouted her release into Olivia's shoulder.

Olivia was shaking and panting as she hung onto Natalia, who was still tightly clutching her wrist and trembling. Olivia was slowly realizing what had just happened, what she had just done. Horrified, she did not loosen her hold on Natalia but she tried to free her hand. Natalia tightened her grip.

"No. Stay inside me, please," she whispered.

Olivia stayed inside Natalia but tightened her embrace. "Are you alright? Please, Natalia, please tell me I didn't hurt you."

Natalia lifted her head from Olivia's shoulder and looked into her eyes. "You didn't hurt me. I needed you…like that." Olivia could feel Natalia shudder and her pussy tighten against her fingers in an aftershock. Natalia gasped. "God, what you make me feel. I have never -." Natalia sobbed against Olivia's shoulder.

After a few minutes, Olivia stepped back and very carefully and gently slid out of Natalia. Natalia gasped as she pressed Olivia's hand against her, keeping her there.

"I did hurt you. Look at me," she whispered.

Natalia lifted her head. Her eyes were wide and wet with tears. Her lower lip trembled. She looked devastated. "No, you didn't. Not in any way." She swallowed and took a deep breath. "It was I who hurt you. I guess I didn't realize how badly until now."

Olivia pulled her hand from Natalia's center and helped her straighten her skirt, making her comfortable and giving them both a minute. She nestled between Natalia's legs and cupped Natalia's face. "Tell me what you mean."

Natalia shook her head. "I have been such a fool. You are so far ahead of me here and have been all along. You had some idea it would be like this between us...could be this good…and I had no idea...I feel like I have never loved before…never desired before. I am so in love with you…if you left me now, I would die."

Olivia pressed her forehead to Natalia's. "Hey, hey, no one is leaving…or dying."

Natalia took a deep shuddering breath, her voice quivering. "You thought I left you. We were so close to having everything ...having all of this and I just left you. I can't imagine, you must have been devastated."

Olivia simply closed her eyes and nodded.

Natalia tried to stifle a sob. "How could you forgive me? How -"

Olivia pressed her lips quickly and firmly against Natalia's and swallowed her sobs until Natalia responded and kissed her back, their tongues stroking slowly, soothing each other. Olivia cupped Natalia's face between her hands and pulled back to look at her.

"I love you more than life itself. I forgave you because I had no choice. I cannot live without you, Natalia Rivera."

Natalia was smiling and crying all at once. "I can't live without you, Olivia Spencer."

Olivia rolled her eyes. "Good. I'm glad that's settled. Now grab your panties, missy, and let's go."

Natalia quickly snatched her panties from where they had been hanging on the side of the exam table. She quickly stuffed them into her pocket and when she looked at Olivia, she was blushing as brightly as Olivia had ever seen her blush.

Olivia snorted. "You can't be blushing about your panties!"

Natalia looked indignant. "Why can't I be?"

Olivia helped Natalia down from the exam table and wrapped an arm around her as they walked to the door. She whispered into Natalia's ear. "After you made me lock this door and…take you…ravage you…fuck your brains out…"

Natalia gasped. "Olivia, your language!"

"…you're embarrassed about your panties… your panties-"

Natalia stopped short. "The picture of the baby."

Olivia tapped her pocket. "I have it. Do you want me to hang onto your panties, too?"

Natalia hugged Olivia fiercely. "No, just me."

"Always."

Chapter 9

One Year Later

Olivia Spencer could smell the crisp autumn air as it gently drifted in through the partially open window of the bedroom. She knew if she looked out she would be able to enjoy the beautiful and colorful array of turning leaves beneath the blue skies of a gorgeous day. Olivia loved this time of year and ordinarily, she would be doing just that, but she simply could not tear her eyes away from the breathtakingly beautiful sight of the baby peacefully sleeping in the crib near the window.

Olivia had almost forgotten this particular feeling of peace and contentment as it had been years since she had gazed at Emma as a baby as she slept. She had missed it, this feeling of protectiveness and love and wonder. She felt profound gratitude that she was able to experience this again, and this time share it with someone that she truly loved. She could hear the familiar soft footfalls on the stairs as they led to the doorway behind her but she did not immediately turn around.

"What are you doing?" Natalia asked quietly behind her.

Olivia smiled. "Watching her sleep."

She finally tore her eyes away to look at Natalia leaning in the doorway, dressed in jeans and an oversized button-down shirt, her long brown hair loose and disheveled. Olivia thought Natalia had never looked as beautiful as she did at that very moment.

Olivia changed her mind as soon as Natalia smiled at her. "Are you home for lunch? I can make you something."

Olivia smiled at the woman who had brought this child and all of this joy into her life. It still amazed her how much she loved Natalia and how easy it was to be with her, to have a life and a family with her. For the first time in her life, Olivia felt truly blessed. "Actually, I'm home for the day. I miss my girls."

"Well, your girls miss you, too."

Olivia was amazed at how Natalia could gaze at her so brazenly and so shyly at the same time. It was a charming duality of Natalia's personality that Olivia found to be so very attractive. If Olivia was being completely honest with herself she would admit that she found almost everything about Natalia attractive. Just the way that Natalia was looking at her at that very moment was making her breathless.

"Which one of my girls misses me the most?"

Natalia laughed. She loved it when Olivia flirted with her. "Oh, that would be me. You are not helping dressed in that."

Olivia looked down at the pantsuit that she had dressed in to go to the office that morning. "This?"

"You look amazing in that suit, Ms. Spencer, especially your ass. Of course, I happen to think you look amazing in pretty much anything."

Olivia smiled as she moved to stand in front of Natalia. "Well, isn't that a coincidence. I was just thinking something very similar about you."

Natalia looked down at herself. "Not in this outfit."

Olivia caressed Natalia's face and ran her fingers through her hair. "Yes, in exactly that outfit. The outfit that says you're home, waiting for me. You're beautiful... you have never been more beautiful."

Natalia moved into Olivia's caress and they embraced gently, stroking each other and nuzzling for long minutes. Natalia inhaled the unique scent that was Olivia and sighed, tightening her arms and holding Olivia closely. "I miss you. I miss this. Don't let go."

Olivia smiled against Natalia's neck. "I'm never letting go. I miss this, too. I'm sorry…I know I haven't been here enough..."

Natalia pulled back to look at Olivia. "It's not your fault. You've been working hard to take care of us and I've been busy with the baby and Emma…"

"…and the cooking and cleaning and everything. You're the best mother…" Olivia kissed Natalia's lips gently. "…and the best wife…" She kissed her again.

Natalia smiled. "Keep going."

Olivia laughed as she continued to kiss Natalia between every declaration. "You know I adore you…and admire the way you handle everything…and love you….and want you…"

Natalia cocked her head slightly. "Do you?"

Olivia's eyes widened. "Do I what?"

Natalia swallowed. "Want me?"

Olivia sighed and pressed her forehead against Natalia's. "God, yes, of course, I do. More than I ever have. I'm sorry you have to even ask me that. I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to…just tear your clothes off and throw you down…but then the phone rings or I need to pick up Emma…"

Natalia smiled. "Or the baby cries."

Olivia nodded, then gestured toward the crib with her head. "How long will she sleep?"

Natalia stole a quick peek at the oversized silver watch she always wore. "If we're lucky, two hours."

"The bus drops Emma off at…"

"Twenty minutes past three."

Olivia gazed into Natalia's eyes. "That might be enough time."

Natalia's dimples peeked out. "For?"

"For me to touch and kiss every inch of you…for me to take my time and show you how much I love you, how much I want you…"

Natalia covered Olivia's lips with her own as she started to push her slowly backward toward the bed.

Olivia pulled away. "Is that a yes, Natalia?"

Natalia held Olivia's face gently in her hands and looked into her crystal green eyes. "It will always be yes, Olivia."

Chapter 10

Olivia wanted to go slowly, she really did, but it had been so long and Natalia smelled so good and she was making the most amazing little sounds between barely whispered words in Spanish as she sucked her way down Natalia's neck. She was trying not to simply tear Natalia's clothes off, but Natalia had different ideas and had already managed to quickly remove several articles of Olivia's outfit. Olivia was startled as Natalia pulled away to start tugging her own jeans down her legs.

Olivia simply enjoyed the sight for a minute before asking, "What happened to taking our time?"

Natalia never hesitated in her movements and was naked and on the bed before Olivia knew what had happened. "Olivia, we'll take our time later, but so help me God, if that baby wakes up before..."

Olivia had started to remove the remainder of her own clothing, but hesitated at Natalia's abrupt silence and smiled. She knew Natalia still found it difficult to be as casual and open as Olivia when discussing their sex life. Olivia loved to tease her about it. "Before what, Natalia? Tell me."

Olivia was removing her bra and panties as she approached Natalia on the bed. Natalia shook her head as she watched Olivia saunter over to her. Natalia swallowed as Olivia moved slowly over her onto the bed.

"Before you make like Moses and get me to the Promised Land," she whispered.

Olivia laughed at the verbal evasion as she slowly lowered herself onto Natalia. God, she is so soft, so beautiful. Olivia had almost forgotten how this felt, being engulfed in Natalia's silky soft warmth, being surrounded by Natalia's love. She breathed deeply, willing herself to go slow, for herself and for Natalia because as much as they both wanted this, Olivia was determined for this not to be a hurried coupling, but to give Natalia what she deserved.

Olivia took her time nibbling Natalia's neck and caressing her slowly with her hands, relaxing them and banking the embers of their arousal. Olivia took a few seconds to gaze at Natalia's swollen breasts, plump from breastfeeding. She nuzzled her face in them.

"Hello, my darlings, I have missed you."

She felt, rather than heard Natalia giggling. "Oh, they've missed you, too." Natalia suddenly became serious. “Olivia?”

Olivia looked up at her. “What?”

“I know it’s been too long since we…I know how patient and understanding you’ve been all these months… and I am so in love with you."

Olivia smiled widely. "Good, because I am so in love with you right back."

Olivia bent her head to hide the sudden tears that had sprung to her eyes at Natalia's declaration and took one of Natalia's nipples into her mouth. Natalia's quick intake of breath and the jolt of her hips beneath her reminded Olivia just how good they were together. Although she and Natalia had been in love a long time, their relationship had not become physical until Natalia was well into her pregnancy, so they really hadn't had enough time to explore this part of their relationship before the baby had been born.

They lived together easily, seamlessly co-existing and raising their children together and they were deeply connected emotionally, but sexually, they were still discovering each other and it was difficult for Olivia to hold back.

"Olivia, please." The voice was lighter than a whisper.

Olivia pulled her lips from Natalia's nipple. "Sweetie, let me love you like you need me to. Be patient.”

Olivia's voice sounded like a shaky plea and Olivia was annoyed at herself for giving in to her own desires, but it could not be helped. She was trying to take her time, but her own needs were rearing their ugly heads. Before she knew what had happened, Natalia had tightened her embrace and when Olivia relaxed into it, Natalia she took the opportunity to forcefully roll Olivia over, placing her beneath her.

Olivia was stunned. "What are you doing?"

Natalia reached for Olivia's center, her fingers easily sliding through the overflowing wetness they found there. Olivia gasped as Natalia moaned loudly.

"You're so wet. How can you be this wet?" Natalia asked.

Olivia sighed. "I've been this wet for weeks...months even,” she reluctantly admitted.

Natalia palmed Olivia's center firmly with one hand as she leaned over Olivia and clutched the back of her neck with the other.

"You tell me exactly what you need. Right now, Olivia."

Olivia's gaze was unflinching. "I need you."

Olivia knew it wouldn't take much effort to send her over the edge, but she never would have imagined that the first firm stroke of Natalia's fingers as they filled her would immediately propel her into wave after wave of an orgasm so intense that minutes later she was still shuddering as she was held closely by the woman she loved.

Natalia kissed the side of her forehead lightly. "Are you okay?"

Olivia turned her face into Natalia's neck. "Just don't let me go."

Natalia tightened her embrace and draped her leg over Olivia, pulling her closer. "I won't. I promise. Please look at me."

Natalia gasped as Olivia reluctantly revealed her tear-streaked face. "What is it? Please tell me those are happy tears."

Olivia nodded and tried to smile. Natalia cupped her face tenderly. "You're not terribly convincing."

Olivia rolled her eyes and Natalia sighed in relief at the familiar gesture. "I'm sorry. Sometimes I get a little overwhelmed by..."

Natalia finished for her. "How intense we are together."

Olivia nodded. "It shouldn't surprise me. It's been this way with you from the beginning but now..."

Natalia smiled. "Now the connection between us is stronger."

Olivia blinked in surprise. "You feel it, too?"

"Yes. Sometimes I can feel your eyes on me and I won't even dare to look at you because it's...too much to take in. I feel your love in every part of me, all the time. Do you feel mine?"

Olivia closed her eyes and tried to pull Natalia impossibly closer. "Yes, and I thank God for it every day."

They were quiet for a long moment, holding each other until Natalia ran her tongue slowly over Olivia's ear. "Did you feel my love deep inside your pussy, Olivia?"

The unexpected comment caused Olivia's hips to jerk sharply. Natalia laughed. "I think you can feel it there now."

Olivia raised her eyebrow when Natalia pulled back to look at her which only caused Natalia to break into silly giggles. Olivia playfully slapped Natalia's rear end. "Can you feel my love?"

Natalia stopped giggling but was still smiling. Her brown eyes twinkled as she gazed into Olivia's eyes. "Yes, I can, but right now I'd like to feel it in a different way."

Olivia smiled. "Oh? How would you like to feel it, Natalia?"

Natalia's gaze remained steady, but Olivia could see the beautiful blush rising in her face. "I want to feel your gorgeous mouth kissing me, sucking my breasts..."

Olivia coaxed her. "What else? Tell me, love."

"...licking my pussy... I need you to devour me."

Chapter 11

Natalia found herself on her back with Olivia's amazing mouth fused to her own, Olivia's tongue stroking hers and the incredible warmth of Olivia's generous curves seeming to cover every inch of her. Natalia knew her breathless request would inflame Olivia and she had intended it to do just that. She had always known, on some level, that Olivia was a highly passionate and sexual woman, but the reality of being with her in that way was so beyond Natalia's realm of experience to that point that it still amazed her. The most amazing thing, however, was not Olivia's highly sexual nature, but Natalia's own response to that. With Olivia, Natalia was discovering that she was more passionate and sexual than she could ever have imagined. Olivia stimulated her intellectually, emotionally and sexually and she couldn't get enough of her.

Natalia cupped the back of Olivia's head, holding it in place as Olivia lovingly sucked and licked her nipple. Natalia's hips started to move of their own accord, prompting Olivia to pull her mouth away and kiss and suck her way down Natalia's stomach. As she often did when she had Natalia in this position, Olivia stopped, simply to tease Natalia.

"Talk to me, Natalia."

Natalia groaned. "Olivia, remember Moses and leading me to the Promised Land?"

Olivia chuckled as she complied with Natalia's request and spread her open gently to place an open-mouthed kiss over Natalia's center. Natalia almost immediately started to moan and buck, but she quickly stopped Olivia by gently tugging on her hair. "Please, come up here..."

Olivia quickly made her way up to lay gently over Natalia, her expression questioning. Natalia brought Olivia's hand to press against her center. "I need you to hold me...I need you inside me...I'm so close...hold me..."

Olivia pulled Natalia firmly against her, holding her as she slid two fingers easily into her, stroking gently. "Like this?" She whispered.

Natalia clutched Olivia to her. "Yes, oh yes, baby, suck my nipples..."

As soon as Olivia took Natalia's nipple into her mouth she felt the tightening against her fingers that usually preceded the beginning of one of Natalia's orgasms. Olivia sucked the nipple deeper into her mouth and Natalia started to climax, causing a small amount of breast milk to expel into Olivia's mouth as she did. Olivia was momentarily startled until she realized that Natalia's orgasm had caused the sudden spurt. The thought that she had somehow caused this excited her and she moaned as she swallowed the milk and continued to suck gently. Natalia's movements had slowed but she continued to slowly thrust against the fingers still inside her. Olivia felt the smooth walls against her fingers unexpectedly begin to tighten again so she gently curled the tips of her fingers and pressed deeper. That pushed Natalia over the edge again.

"Olivia," Olivia heard Natalia groan out breathlessly as she bucked and shuddered to another climax, held tightly in Olivia's arms.

Olivia kept her fingers nestled warmly inside Natalia and continued to gently suck her nipple until Natalia recovered enough to caress Olivia's head.

"Hey," Natalia whispered.

Olivia reluctantly pulled her mouth away and slowly and gently removed her fingers. She smiled at Natalia. "Hey, yourself. Are you okay?"

Olivia watched Natalia swallow and noticed the blush rising in her face. She knew that Natalia would be embarrassed by what had just happened. Natalia still had more difficulty than Olivia being comfortable with her body's needs and responses. The last thing Olivia wanted was for Natalia to feel anything but good by what had just happened, so she did not wait for Natalia's response.

Olivia kissed her briefly, but deeply enough for Natalia to taste the breast milk. Then she waited until Natalia's gaze met her own. "I can't decide what was sexier...you coming and then coming...or you giving me some of the baby's lunch." She smiled. "You're okay, right?"

Natalia nodded and pulled Olivia in for a deep, rough and lingering kiss. Olivia pulled away reluctantly. "What was that for?"

Natalia smiled. "That was for always knowing the right thing to say to me to make me feel good...and loved...and sexy."

"You are good and you are loved and you are so, so sexy...the coming and then coming again and that milk thing...that was the sexiest thing ever..."

Just then the small whimpering sounds of the baby reached their ears. Natalia smiled at the sound. "She's probably hungry, but I need to shower before I feed her."

Olivia caressed Natalia's face. "Go take a shower. I'll get her." Natalia kept Olivia's hand pressed against her own face for a moment, their gazes locked. "Olivia..."

Olivia’s heart swelled at the look of complete adoration on Natalia’s face. "I know, Natalia."

***********

Natalia made her way across the room, her legs still unsteady from the intense and overwhelming experience of being with Olivia. She shivered as she recalled what she and Olivia had just done to each other, how Olivia made her feel and how she felt when she made Olivia shudder in her arms. She felt her face warm and her breath catch when she thought of Olivia at her breast, sucking her breast milk. She wondered how long she would have to be with Olivia before she stopped being amazed by simply being with Olivia. She sent up a quick prayer that it was a very, very long time.

She stopped to steady herself at the doorway and she felt her heart clench at the image she saw reflected in the bathroom mirror. It was a very naked and very sexy Olivia as she reclined slowly against the bed, smiling and singing softly as she held and cuddled their beautiful child against her.

Natalia emerged from the steaming bathroom to find Olivia dressed in an oversized button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled up and track pants, her lips still swollen and her hair disheveled. She was walking the whimpering and fussing baby back and forth. Natalia had never seen her look so beautiful.

"Did you steal my shirt?"

Olivia smiled. "Yes. It smells like you. Do you want it back?"

Natalia shook her head. "Not right now, but I do want to take it off you later."

Olivia's eyebrows rose. "Deal. Do you want something to put on?"

"No, I'm going to feed her right now, in my robe, since she's so hungry."

Natalia settled against the pillows on the bed and Olivia gently handed her the baby. Olivia kissed the baby's head and then kissed Natalia briefly on the lips. "I'm going to go meet Emma at the bus. Be back in a few."

Natalia cupped Olivia's face and looked at her. "Olivia."

Olivia smiled, the love flowing between them. "Natalia. I know. Me, too."

*******

Emma Spencer jumped from the bus as she usually did and walked toward the farmhouse, happily kicking up leaves in her wake. She knew that Natalia would be waiting for her at the door as she was every day, maybe with the baby if she was awake, and with a snack ready for her in the kitchen. Emma thought, once again, how neat it was to have two mommies and a new baby sister.

Emma saw someone walking from the porch toward her and when she realized it was her mother, she broke into a run until she reached her, throwing her arms around her. "Mommy. What are you doing home?"

Olivia clutched Emma to her and squeezed. "Hey, jellybean. I missed my girls, so I'm taking the rest of the day off. Is that okay?"

Emma smiled up at her mother. "Very okay. Where's Natalia? Is the baby up?"

Olivia could not help but smile back and wonder briefly what she had done right in her life to end up with a child this sweet and happy and loving. "Natalia is feeding the little cupcake now. If you put your stuff away and wash your grubby little hands and face, I bet Natalia would let you help."

Olivia smiled as she watched Emma run toward the house, laughing. "Natalia always lets me help and I always wash my hands when I get home and I'm not grubby."

It quickly became apparent to Olivia that Natalia and Emma had their own daily routine because Emma seemed to know exactly what to do with her school stuff and what Natalia might need, including clean diapers if she was feeding the baby, so Olivia let her do her thing and run up to help Natalia. Emma seemed so happy just to be helping and Olivia realized that they were all happy and she wondered why she had never before known that this was how life was supposed to be. Everything always seemed so nice and easy here in this home with Natalia. The revelation caused her to sit and take a few minutes to silently thank God for her family.

Olivia finished up Natalia's chores by washing the dishes and quickly cleaning up the kitchen. She then brought up the folded laundry that she had obviously interrupted Natalia from finishing earlier. She smiled to herself as she thought how ridiculous it was that she was actually enjoying doing these simple tasks for Natalia. Of course, that was it. She would enjoy doing anything for Natalia. She finished putting away the laundry and peeked her head into the bedroom.

Emma was sitting beside Natalia in the middle of the bed, leaning against her and happily chatting about her day as Natalia held the baby to her breast. The little cupcake was sleepily sucking and Natalia was looking from the baby to Emma, nodding at Emma's story and smiling. Olivia braced herself against the doorjamb as her heart clenched. She realized that she had never seen anything more beautiful nor had she ever been this happy. At that moment, Natalia looked up and smiled at her and Olivia was so overwhelmed by the love she saw in those brown eyes that she felt tears spring to her own eyes.

*********

Natalia gazed at Olivia standing in the doorway watching them and she knew exactly what Olivia was thinking because she had been thinking the exact same thing. It had taken them a long time and a rough road to get to this point in their lives and Natalia could not help but think that she had almost lost this before she even had it.

When she had returned to town pregnant and she and Olivia had first reconciled, she had made Olivia every promise she could think to make to her and had made every romantic gesture that would show Olivia that she was totally committed to her. After awhile she realized that these declarations of love, these promises and gestures were not what Olivia needed to believe in her again. Even the sex between them at the time, as good and as incredible as it was, was not what Olivia needed to believe in them. Natalia finally realized that what Olivia needed would simply be living one day at a time. Olivia needed the constancy of everyday life with her family. She needed Natalia to simply be there, day after day, week after week, month after month. She needed them to simply have dinner together and pick up Emma together and finally, feed and change the baby together. Natalia realized that it would be that steadiness that would eventually convince Olivia of her love and her commitment.

In that moment, watching Olivia watching them, was the first time that Natalia consciously thought that Olivia might finally be at the point where she truly believed in her again, believed in them as a family. Natalia prayed that she was right because there was nothing that she wanted more than to give Olivia the love and security that she had never had, and that she so deserved.

Emma's sweet voice interrupted both of their private musings. "Mommy, come snuggle with us."

Natalia laughed. "Yeah, mommy, come snuggle with us."

Olivia climbed onto the bed on the other side of Emma and wrapped Emma and Natalia in a loose embrace. Natalia gazed at her over Emma's head.

Natalia leaned over. "Have you any idea how much I love you?" She whispered to Olivia.

Olivia smiled and nodded. "I think I do, actually."

Natalia kissed her lightly. "Have you any idea how happy you make me?" Natalia whispered.

Olivia smiled and nodded. "I think I do, actually." This time Natalia kissed her deeply, her tongue stroking leisurely, causing Olivia to moan. They felt Emma squirm between them. "Mommy, are you guys kissing?"

Olivia smiled. "Yes, jellybean."

Emma giggled at this now familiar game. "Mommy, are you guys in love?"

"Yes, jellybean, we are."

"Mommy, are you and Natalia gonna get married?"

Instead of the usual, "Well, jellybean, that might be nice," Olivia hesitated and gazed at Natalia for a long silent moment.

Natalia cocked her head, staring at Olivia. Olivia smiled. "Yes, jellybean, I think we are."

Emma gasped in excitement and Natalia's eyes widened in surprise. Olivia raised her eyebrows. "You will marry me, won't you Natalia?"

Natalia remained silent, stunned by Olivia's response. They had played this scene out and repeated these same lines dozens of times and Olivia had never before responded "yes" to the marriage question. If Natalia were being totally honest with herself, she would admit that she had hoped and prayed and waited time after time for a different response, but Olivia always answered, "That might be nice." Until now.

Emma looked up at her mother, sounding impatient. "Mommy, you need a ring, you just can't ask!"

Olivia leaned over to her bedside table and pulled the drawer open. She removed a black velvet jeweler's box and climbed up to her knees, facing Natalia. "I've got a ring, jellybean, give me some credit here."

Olivia opened the box and showed Natalia the diamond eternity ring nestled inside. "Natalia Rivera, will you marry me?"

Olivia and Emma waited still and silent as Natalia looked from Olivia to the ring and back again. Just as Olivia started to panic, Natalia grabbed the front of Olivia's shirt and pulled her in for a quick and hard kiss.

"Yes."

Natalia kissed her again. "Yes."

She kissed her one last time. "A thousand times, yes."

Jellybean bounced on the bed as she squealed in delight, which caused the cupcake to wake and start to wail loudly. Olivia smiled. Thank you, God.

Chapter 12 They decided to celebrate with movie night complete with pizza and Natalia organized the food, the choosing of the movie and the girls with her usual efficiency and good humor. Olivia noticed it all because she found that she could not take her eyes from Natalia. She took in every graceful movement, every loving gesture, every sweet smile. She also saw that Natalia could not stop looking down at the ring on her finger.

After the girls were tucked in and asleep Olivia found Natalia in the kitchen, standing at the sink and staring down at her hand. Olivia realized that she could not read her body language or the look on her face. She swallowed. "Do you not like the ring?"

Natalia wheeled around in surprise, obviously caught off guard. "What?"

"Is it the ring or second thoughts?"

Natalia's hands flew to her waist in a gesture of impatience. "Olivia, you could have tied a string around my finger and I would have said yes."

Olivia nodded and tried to smile. "You didn't answer me."

"You... you can't be serious...you...you damn fool!" Natalia became indignant.

Olivia raised her hands in mock outrage. "Whoa, there, with the bad language!"

"I love the ring and you know damn right well I am not having second thoughts."

Olivia shrugged and looked down. "I'm just checking. You haven't stopped looking at the ring all night."

Natalia quickly moved to take her in her arms. "Oh, sweetie, of course, I haven't stopped looking at it. It's gorgeous and honestly, I was beginning to think you would never ask."

Olivia pulled away to look at Natalia. "I was waiting for Emma to ask if we were going to get married...even though... I feel like we're already married. As far as I'm concerned this is more of a marriage than the other five combined. You have to know that, Natalia, don't you?"

Natalia nodded. "I've thought of myself as your wife for a while now, but I wanted to be sure you thought of me as your wife.

"I call you my wife all the time."

"Oh, I know, but... I wanted you to ask."

Olivia smiled. "I asked."

"While I was breastfeeding."

Olivia laughed. "Okay, not my most romantic moment."

Natalia brushed her lips lightly over Olivia's. "Oh, no, that's exactly what it was."

They held each other for a few minutes, enjoying the moment and each other. Olivia sighed. "I love you, Natalia, more than I could ever show you."

Natalia nuzzled into Olivia's neck. "You've been showing me all day...you're going to show me right now by coming upstairs with me...by letting me take this shirt off...by letting me have my way with you."

Olivia smiled. "Oh really?"

Natalia gripped the front of Olivia's shirt and tugged her into the living room. "Don't make me get rough with you."

Olivia raised her eyebrows. "Whoa. So... would you get rough if I asked you?"

Natalia stopped in her tracks and turned to Olivia but Olivia would not meet her gaze. Olivia had wanted to take the words back as soon as they had left her mouth. She had been teasing, but they had never really discussed anything like this and she had no idea if Natalia would be amused or offended. She kept her gaze down and muttered. "Never mind."

Natalia tugged gently on Olivia's shirt, making her look up. Natalia looked calmly into her eyes. "I would never hurt you, even if you asked me to, but I would do pretty much anything else you wanted."

Olivia swallowed. "You would?"

Natalia pulled on the shirt harder until she had Olivia's lips under hers. She kissed her slowly, deeply. She pulled away and met Olivia's gaze. "Do you need me to spell it out for you?"

Olivia smiled. "Yes, actually, I would love you to."

Olivia knew that she still was not as comfortable in discussing all things sexual, but it seemed to be getting easier for her and Natalia was getting very good at teasing her. She ran her hands over Olivia's breasts before settling them on her waist and pulling her as close as she could. She leaned in ever so slightly until their lips were barely touching and Olivia had to stifle a gasp at the passionate fire in Natalia’s eyes.

"I would throw you over the back of the sofa and take you from behind so hard you wouldn't be able to walk tomorrow," Natalia whispered.

Olivia's smile disappeared and she whimpered. "Or I would tie you to the bed and smack that gorgeous ass raw until you were unable to sit, just to teach you a lesson," Natalia continued, her voice low and breathy.

Olivia's eyes widened and she moaned. Natalia pulled Olivia's head down slightly and whispered into her ear. "Or I would fuck you slowly with two fingers, then three fingers, then four, so good until you begged for more, then I would fill you so deep with my whole hand until you begged me to stop."

Olivia's knees started to buckle and Natalia led her to the sofa. Natalia eased her down and looked panicked as she held her face. "Are you okay, I'm so sorry."

Olivia smiled. "For what? Making my knees weak? I'm fine, just...wow...where the hell did that come from?"

Natalia blushed. "You make me crazy and I.....I want to give you everything you want..everything you need."

Olivia stood up and held Natalia as she looked into her eyes. "You do. You give me everything and you are everything." They held each other fiercely. Olivia spoke into Natalia's hair. "How do you...where did you...?"

"Wow, Olivia Spencer speechless." Natalia giggled.

"Funny, Natalia. So tell me..."

Olivia felt Natalia shrug. "I'm home with the baby all day. I have time to...surf the net...and I did a little research."

"And you thought you'd tease me?"

Natalia pulled back and looked into Olivia's eyes. "I'm not teasing you. I will give you anything you want."

Olivia was stunned. Natalia had managed to continuously surprise her with her combination of inexperience and sensuality, shyness and passion. Being with Natalia had already exceeded all of her expectations and far surpassed all of her other sexual experiences. She had never expected this.

"Natalia, I love you. I would never ask you...I would never want to...make you uncomfortable."

Natalia caressed Olivia's face. "I love you. You've never made me uncomfortable. I want to...I mean if you want something...then I want to."

Olivia smiled. "What about you? You've obviously been thinking about this. Is there something you want, Natalia?"

To Olivia's delight, Natalia blushed deeply, her dimples showing. "No. I don't know...maybe...for the honeymoon."

Olivia laughed. "Great, at least you'll wait for the honeymoon to kill me."

"Kill you? Olivia, what does that mean?"

Olivia shook her head. "Honestly, Natalia, I'm barely surviving a simple romantic round of lovemaking with you now. I don't know if my heart can take much more."

Natalia swatted at her. "That's not funny." Then she became quiet, her face serious as she gazed at Olivia.

Olivia cocked her head. "What is it?"

"Is it really...you know...that good for you-"

Olivia brought her fingers roughly against Natalia's lips. "Stop right there. You're kidding, right?" She was trying not to sound as angry as she was getting.

Natalia simply stared at Olivia, biting her lip, her eyes wide and shook her head. Olivia removed her fingers and caressed the lips her fingers had been pressed against. "Just think about this afternoon. What you did to me, how wet I was, how one touch from you had me coming and coming....that's never happened before... everything with you has never happened before. Please, Natalia, you have to know that."

Natalia's eyes had been filling slowly as Olivia spoke and one tear escaped and fell slowly down her cheek. "I do know, Olivia, but a part of me still wonders..."

Olivia's voice was firm. "No. Don't. Wonder. Ever. You are the most amazing lover. I would never need anything more than what we have right now." Olivia rolled her eyes. "Okay, maybe a little more often, but..."

Natalia smiled. "But what if you want...?"

"If and when I want something, I'll ask."

"Olivia, promise me you'll never hold anything back..."

"I promise, Natalia."

"Because the things I said seemed to excite you."

"I wasn't expecting....well, I'm only human, Natalia!"

Natalia smiled. "And if I wanted to throw you over the back of the sofa?"

Olivia tightened her embrace. "You wouldn't even have to ask. As long as it's me and you together Natalia, I'd be game."

Natalia's eyes twinkled. "So, I could dip you in chocolate pudding?"

"Sweet Jesus, you are gonna kill me! What's gotten into you?"

"I'm happy...and I want you... and I want to make sure that you know that and I want to be sure that we don't...neglect each other...in any way."

Olivia smiled. "Our sex life is never gonna get old, is it?"

"Not if I can help it."

"Not if I can help it, either, Natalia. God, I love you."

Natalia kissed Olivia slowly, gently running her tongue across Olivia's lips. "Will you do me a favor?"

"Anything."

"Go check on the cupcake while I peek in on Emma. Then drop the pants and wait for me on the bed in just the shirt."

Olivia started toward the stairs, pulling Natalia behind her. "Yes, ma'am."

Chapter 13

Natalia closed the bedroom door quietly behind her. The room was dimly lit and Olivia was reclined against the pillows on the bed, wearing only Natalia's shirt as Natalia had asked. She was gazing at Natalia with an intensity that caused Natalia's breath to catch. Natalia swallowed and took a deep breath. “Do I really get to marry you?”

Olivia continued to run her gaze over Natalia’s form slowly. “Oh, I’m definitely getting the better part of this deal.”

Natalia blushed. “Like what you see?”

Olivia smiled widely. Natalia knew that Olivia loved it when Natalia flirted with her. Natalia started to calmly and methodically remove each article of clothing as she slowly moved toward the bed.

Olivia moaned. “Oh, God, Natalia, you make me crazy.”

Natalia raised her eyebrows in a good impression of Olivia. “Didn't get enough this afternoon?”

“Honestly, when it comes to you, Natalia, I don’t think it will ever be enough.”

Natalia smiled as she removed the last article of clothing. Their gazes held steadily as Olivia sat up slightly. Natalia immediately stopped and held her hand up. “Did I say you could move?”

Olivia's eyebrows shot up at Natalia's tone of voice and she froze. “Uhmm...no?”

Natalia was using her stern disciplinary voice and it made Olivia shiver, in an entirely good way. “Then lie back and don't move until I tell you.”

Olivia obediently lay back down and Natalia climbed between Olivia's legs. She gripped Olivia behind the knees and pulled her roughly, sliding Olivia toward her, making her gasp in surprise. She began to quickly unbutton and pull the shirt roughly from Olivia, tossing it to the floor.

Olivia was panting, her arousal obvious. Natalia moved over Olivia and clutched the back of her neck, gripping her hair and roughly pulling her in for a crushing kiss. Olivia's whimper caused Natalia to grip Olivia's hair a little tighter and force her tongue into Olivia's mouth a little harder.

Natalia ended the kiss gently, nibbling on Olivia's lips. “Are you okay? Is this okay....just a little rough?"

Olivia moaned against Natalia's lips, “God, yes.”

Natalia kept her grip on the back of Olivia's neck as she sucked her way down Olivia's neck. Her other hand was roughly caressing Olivia's breast, pinching and releasing her nipple. She suddenly released Olivia's breast and moved her hand to Olivia's center, finding her incredibly wet. She entered Olivia quickly and deeply, making her gasp and taking her breath away.

“Wait,” Olivia could barely whisper.

Natalia froze, enabling Olivia to recover just enough to gently slip her fingers into Natalia. Natalia moaned and spread her legs, giving Olivia better access. She clutched Olivia's neck and Olivia tightened her grip on Natalia's waist. Forehead to forehead, breathing each other's air, they clung to each other, stroking slowly, hotly, wetly, until the stroking's tempo increased together, almost as though they were dancing to a familiar beat.

Natalia thought fleetingly of slowing down to savor this amazing dance, but the feel of Olivia inside her while she inside Olivia made her lose her senses and any vestige of control she had. When she felt Olivia grab her wrist to keep her fingers just where Olivia needed them, she started to peak. When she heard Olivia mutter “yes, yes, yes...” she gave herself over to the moment, only remembering to hang on for the ride.

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Olivia realized that her breathing was back to normal and that Natalia was sprawled across her with her head on Olivia’s chest and her hand nestled in Olivia’s hair. Olivia’s senses were overwhelmed by the softness of Natalia’s body, the lovely coconut scent of Natalia’s body lotion and when she managed to open her eyes, the sight of Natalia’s smooth, olive skin. The sight of Natalia’s beautiful ass made Olivia’s mouth water and she moaned as she realized just how much she wanted to touch Natalia again.

Hearing the moan, Natalia quickly lifted her head in concern. “Sweetie, you okay?”

Olivia fell into those endless pools of brown. “Yes, that was incredible...but...”

Natalia’s dimples appeared. “What?”

Olivia swallowed. “Can I....can I ask for something?”

Natalia looked confused for only a second, then she apparently remembered their earlier conversation when she had told Olivia that she could ask for anything in bed. When she asked Olivia not to hold back.

Natalia smiled. “Yes, of course. What can I do for you, love?”

“Can you get on your knees?”

Natalia smiled and complied, getting to her knees and hovering over Olivia. Olivia ran her gaze slowly over Natalia’s body. “You are the most gorgeous thing I have ever seen. I want you so badly.”

“What do you want me to do to you?”Natalia asked.

Olivia hesitated, still concerned that her desires would make Natalia uncomfortable. “I want you to move up here...with your knees at my shoulders.”

Obviously not expecting that response, Natalia’s smile faltered, then returned. “Olivia...”

Olivia’s gaze was pleading. “Natalia, please...”

“You want me to...uhmm...my...will be...”

“Yes, I want you on my face, Natalia.”

Olivia was fairly certain that Natalia would not refuse, but she was still surprised when Natalia blushed a bright red. Her dimples appeared briefly before she moved over Olivia slowly, working her way to the top of the bed.

“Sweet Jesus, what a view,” Olivia whispered.

Natalia stopped with her knees by Olivia’s shoulders as she had asked. “Like this, love?”

Olivia reached up and roughly grabbed two handfuls of Natalia’s ass, kneading the flesh. Natalia gasped.

Olivia smiled. “Hang onto the headboard, beautiful.”

Olivia waited until Natalia leaned forward and had a firm grip on the headboard before she continued to knead Natalia’s ass cheeks, pulling them apart and gently running a finger through the moist crack. Olivia had longed to touch Natalia in this way, but she didn’t know if Natalia would be comfortable or if she would even allow her to.

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The feeling of Olivia touching her in her most private place stunned Natalia and she gasped in surprise, but the sensation was exquisite and she groaned loudly, gyrating her hips slightly.

Olivia paused. “Can I touch you here?”

Natalia did not hesitate. “Yes.”

Olivia moved her index finger to Natalia’s rear channel, rubbing it gently as she guided Natalia down to her mouth and gently ran her tongue through Natalia’s wetness. The dual sensations nearly overwhelmed Natalia and she moaned loudly.

“Oooolivia...”

Natalia had never allowed anyone to touch her like this and she had never even considered finding herself in the position she was currently in, but a part of her was not surprised. This was Olivia, after all, and she had realized long ago that she would do anything for Olivia and anything with Olivia and a part of her brain was still able to acknowledge that regardless of how Olivia was touching her, it simply felt incredible.

Natalia felt Olivia press the pad of her finger against her rear hole as she continued to lick her gently. Natalia opened her eyes and found Olivia watching her. She couldn’t imagine what she looked like. She assumed her face was flushed, her hair messy and wild, and she could feel her breasts swaying gently with her own movements. She was biting on her bottom lip and moaning.

Olivia pulled her mouth away. “Do you like this, beautiful?”

Natalia closed her eyes momentarily, trying to gather herself enough to speak. She again met Olivia’s gaze. “I...love...this...I...love...you...”

Olivia pressed her finger harder against Natalia. “Do you like this?” Natalia bit her lip, groaned and nodded.

Olivia pressed harder. “Can I go inside?”

The request made Natalia shudder. “Yes...please...Olivia.”

She watched Olivia reach blindly for the nightstand and grab the lotion that Natalia always kept there. She felt her squeeze a small amount of lotion over her ass and into her crack before letting it drop to the floor. Natalia jerked her hips in response. Olivia rubbed lotion through her fingers before pulling Natalia down to her mouth again. She sucked Natalia’s clit gently, sighing and humming into it as she brought her lotion coated middle finger to Natalia’s tight opening, rubbing gently.

Natalia felt Olivia slide her finger into her as she ran her tongue over her clit again and again. Natalia felt herself jerk and heard herself moan loudly, but she no longer felt like she was in control of her own body. Natalia could not comprehend exactly what Olivia was doing to cause her such indescribable pleasure, she only knew she wanted more.

Natalia moaned louder as she felt Olivia twist and push her finger ever so slightly further inside her. Olivia tightened the grip she had on Natalia’s ass and her eyes flew open and met Olivia’s gaze. Olivia stared at her and after a heartbeat, she lightly twisted her finger inside Natalia, silently asking for permission.

Natalia shuddered, her gaze never faltering from the crystal green of Olivia’s, granting that permission. “Yes...”

She felt Olivia pull her finger slightly out, then slid it back in. Natalia moaned, “Yes...more.”

Olivia continued to slide her finger in a little further, then out while still stroking her tongue through Natalia’s folds. Natalia had never before felt these particular sensations and she thought she would lose her mind if Olivia stopped. Olivia repeated the motion and Natalia lost all control.

“Don’t stop...don’t stop...” Natalia begged.

She heard Olivia groan into her clit, making it vibrate in the most exquisite way. At the same time, she felt Olivia’s finger slide inside her before pulling it out slightly and forcing it back in again and again as she started to buck wildly. Natalia realized she was screaming into her own forearm as she peaked, shuddering as she clung to the headboard.

Chapter 14

The sound of water running woke Natalia. It took her a second to remember where she was and what had just happened. She did not quite believe her own memory until she felt the tears that had dried against her sticky cheeks. The rest of her felt pretty sticky, as well and just as she started to remember exactly how she had become so sticky Olivia sat on the edge of the bed and smiled at her.

"Hello, beautiful."

She was naked and gorgeous and Natalia could not help but smile back. "Hi."

Natalia wiped at her face but Olivia stopped her and started to wash her face with a warm washcloth. The terrycloth was warm and soothing, as was the gesture.

"What are you doing?" Natalia asked.

Olivia continued to wipe at Natalia's neck and arms. "Taking care of you. You've been out for a while. Don't move, okay?" Natalia nodded and Olivia went to the bathroom and returned with a fresh warm washcloth. Olivia gently washed between her legs. "Roll over, beautiful."

"No, you don't have to..."

Olivia leaned over and kissed Natalia lightly on the lips. "Don't be embarrassed, Natalia. Let me."

"You...easy for you to say...you aren't...you didn't..."

Olivia pressed her finger gently against Natalia's lips. "It's not easy for me, but I just shared something with you that I have never shared with anyone else. I have never trusted anyone with...and you trusted me tonight...please, Natalia, just let me."

Olivia's stammered and heartfelt statement convinced Natalia to roll over and Olivia began to lovingly wash her upper thighs and the cheeks of her ass. Natalia could feel the love and care that Olivia was taking with her so she lifted herself slightly, offering herself to Olivia. Olivia kissed Natalia's ass gently. "Thank you, beautiful." She then proceeded to wash Natalia's most intimate area.

When she was finished, Olivia asked. "Feel better?"

Natalia responded by pulling Olivia completely onto the bed and into a long and tight embrace. Olivia noticed that she was shaking slightly. "Are you cold?"

Natalia shook her head and held Olivia tighter. "No, just overwhelmed."

Olivia held her closely and waited a few moments. "Talk to me."

Natalia sighed into Olivia's neck. "Sometimes...it's just too much...what I feel for you...what you make me feel...the things you do...I never..."

Olivia kissed the side of Natalia's forehead and stated quietly. "You never knew you could love someone this much... or want someone this much ...or trust someone with the things you trust me with ...and you wonder if this is the real you or if the real you is the person you were before we were together. And you wonder how things can still be this good and it scares you a little...the way I make you feel."

Stunned, Natalia lifted her head and looked into Olivia's eyes. "How do you know that?"

Olivia smiled. "Because I feel the same way. I'm so happy and so scared and so turned on, sometimes I don't know if I should worry or just hang on for the ride."

Natalia shook her head slightly. "I never even imagined...what I just let you do."

"Natalia, did you just let me...or did you really want me to? Please tell me you--"

"No, Olivia, don't think that. I wanted you to do that. I wanted that. I can't believe how much." Natalia lowered her head back to Olivia's shoulder.

Olivia kissed her head. "Don't hide from me, come back here."

Natalia reluctantly lifted her gaze back to Olivia's. "I never thought I would ever want anyone to touch me...that way..."

Olivia kissed her lightly on the lips. "But you liked it?"

Natalia pressed her forehead to Olivia's. "You know I did. But you...you said you never...did you mean that you never...?"

"I have never touched anyone that way and I have never wanted anyone to touch me that way...until you."

Natalia pulled back and stared into Olivia's eyes. "Do you want me to touch you like that, Olivia?" Olivia hesitated, but her hips involuntarily jerked into Natalia's. Natalia nodded. "I think that was a yes."

"No, that's not fair...I never asked...Natalia ...hey, I didn't say anything!" Olivia stammered.

“Is that a no?” Natalia asked.

Natalia watched Olivia’s internal struggle. She knew Olivia well enough to know that Olivia could not give in that easily, would not want to be considered weak, but Natalia also knew how much Olivia loved her and trusted her. There was never really any doubt that Olivia would willingly give her anything.

“No,” Olivia said firmly.

Natalia slipped her leg between Olivia's and ran her hand down to cup Olivia's ass. Olivia was incredibly wet, so Natalia knew that the idea was exciting to her. She also knew that Olivia was hesitant, but Natalia could not stop thinking about touching Olivia in the same way that Olivia had touched her. Natalia wanted to make her feel as vulnerable and as flayed open as Olivia had made her feel. Olivia groaned and slid herself against Natalia's thigh, her arousal obvious. Natalia ran her fingers through Olivia's crack and lightly caressed her tight hole. Olivia groaned loudly and slid herself harder against Natalia's thigh.

"That sounded like a yes, too," Natalia whispered. Natalia pressed her index finger just past the tight muscle with the pad of her finger. "Is this okay?"

Olivia nodded as she ground herself harder into Natalia's thigh. "Jesus, Natalia, right there."

Olivia's bucking was becoming erratic and Natalia knew she was already close and she so wanted to make this good for Olivia. She whispered against Olivia's ear. "I've always loved your ass, it's so beautiful." Olivia groaned. "...and it's all mine...to kiss...to bite..." Olivia shuddered. Natalia pushed her finger into Olivia’s tight channel. "...to fuck..."

Olivia hissed, "God, yessss," as she bucked once, twice, then she reached back and held Natalia inside herself as she climaxed, sobbing loudly. Natalia thought it was the sexiest thing she had ever experienced.

Chapter 15
Olivia was lying quietly, spooned in Natalia's arms. She could feel Natalia breathing with her almost as she held her closely and patiently as if sensing that Olivia needed this time. She appreciated that Natalia always tried to give her what she needed. Finally, Olivia brought Natalia's left hand up and gazed at the ring on her finger.

"You have to marry me now." Her voice was low and serious.

Natalia pulled Olivia impossibly closer. "Oh, really, why is that?"

"You've totally ruined me for anyone else."

Natalia did not hesitate. "Good, that's been my plan all along."

Olivia snorted. "You're getting to be quite a smart-ass."

"I'm serious, Olivia. I've been waiting for you to catch up. You totally ruined me the first time you touched me."

Olivia craned her neck to look Natalia in the eye. "I'm more than caught up, thank you. I can't imagine being with anyone else. I never thought I would feel this way."

Natalia shifted slightly out from under Olivia and rested her head on her hand to gaze down on her. "Well, once we're married, there's no going back."

Olivia smiled. "There's been no going back from the beginning. This...you and me...has been like a runaway train...no stopping it.”

Natalia smiled. Olivia stared at her for a moment. "You were in that exact pose the first time we were naked together...at the spa...I remember thinking that I had never seen anything more beautiful...but you're even more beautiful now..."

"Is that what you were thinking when we were at the spa, Olivia?"

Olivia's eyebrows rose. "Yes, among other things. What were you thinking?"

Natalia blushed slightly. "You want the truth?"

Olivia turned her head slightly to look at Natalia more closely. "Please."

Natalia cupped the side of Olivia's face. "I was thinking that you took my breath away...I was thinking that I wanted to pull that sheet down slowly and see what the rest of you looked like...I was thinking that I wanted to be the one who had the privilege of massaging you. I wanted to run my hands over every inch of you..."

Olivia gasped. "You were not...you didn't... You didn't even want to share a room."

"I was...I most certainly did. That's why I didn't want to share a room. I was afraid I would do something...something I wasn't ready for. You were so...enticing...in that sheet...so gorgeous...I was so afraid of those feelings. You're right, though. There was no stopping this. God made you...just for me, Olivia."

Olivia was speechless, her chest tight and full of love for Natalia. She simply stared at Natalia until Natalia smiled. "Cat got you tongue?"

Olivia snorted. "You better hope not, as much as you like it."

Natalia pretended to be shocked, but she couldn't hold onto the look and she laughed. "You're right. I can't live without that tongue."

"Oh, really, what other parts can't you live without?"

Natalia's dimples peeked out. "Are you fishing for compliments, Spencer?"

Olivia looked offended. "Do I have to fish?"

"No, never. I would be happy to tell you."

Natalia ran her gaze slowly over Olivia's naked form for long moments before answering. "I can't live without those beautiful legs because of the way they hold onto me when I fuck you."

Olivia gasped lightly, but she continued, her voice low and breathy. "I can't live without those breasts because well, let's face it, they're magnificent. I can't live without those arms because when they're around me, I'm safe from the world. That ass...well...enough said."

Natalia slowly and purposefully dragged her gaze down between Olivia's legs and kept it there. "Those sweet, wet lips and that soft, deep, wet...wonderful...I could drown in that, baby."

Natalia returned her gaze up to Olivia's face. "I can't live without that beautiful, snarky, profane, luscious mouth...well, because it tells me you love me and I can't live without those beautiful, crystal green eyes...those eyes tell me everything else I need to know."

Olivia swallowed. She was overcome with emotion at Natalia's speech and the way Natalia was looking at her, with such lust and with such love. "Jesus, Natalia...I don't...you...I'm so in love with you...I would marry you right this minute if I could."

Natalia smiled and rolled over on top of Olivia. "Honestly, would you? Right now?"

Olivia cupped Natalia's face. "Yes, but I think we're just a little under dressed for a wedding, sweetie."

"It's just me and you here. That's all we need. You, me and God."

"Natalia, I will marry you anywhere, anytime."

Natalia became serious and looked into Olivia's eyes. "I'm not playing. Would you? Right now?"

Olivia sucked in a breath. "Marry you? Yes, Natalia."

Natalia nodded and took Olivia's hand in hers. "Okay. Olivia Spencer, I promise to love, honor and cherish you. I promise to be faithful to you, to support you, to take care of you and our children, to be here for you through thick and thin, in sickness and in health. I promise you all this and more, forever, my love, as God is my witness."

Olivia was stunned. She realized as soon as Natalia had started to speak that she was serious and Natalia's heartfelt vows had touched her heart as no other words ever had.

"God, Natalia. I promise you all that, as well. I promise to make you laugh and to spoil you and our children. I promise you mind-blowing sex and great conversation and I promise to make you as happy as I can. For eternity, beautiful. As God is my witness."

By the time Olivia had stopped speaking, Natalia's eyes were filled with tears. "Olivia, before God, I now pronounce you my wife."

Olivia sighed. "And I pronounce you mine. Do I get to kiss the bride?"

"Can you ever get enough?"

"You better hope not, beautiful."

Natalia laughed and kissed her bride. "Can we do this again, in front of our family and friends?"

"As many times as you want, Natalia. Can I wear a dress for that one?"

"I really like this outfit."

"Oh, I know, but I'm not sure if the wedding guests would appreciate it."

"Oh, I think they would, Olivia, but I would prefer to be the only one to see you like this from now on."

Olivia cupped Natalia's face in her hands. "I'm yours. I think you know that."

Natalia smiled. "I do."

Chapter 16

Olivia paced slowly and silently, her heels make a soft clicking sound on the vestibule floor as she moved from one wall to the other, lost in her thoughts. She was wringing her hands but had a small smile on her face. Emma was skipping slowly around the perimeter of the small room and Ava was standing by the doorway watching her mother and her sister and smiling widely at both of them.

She looked at her mother. “How're you holding up, there?”

Olivia stopped pacing and smiled a little wider. “Okay. Good. Actually, Ava, I’m a little nervous, I think.”

Ava nodded. “I can tell. Can I do something?”

Olivia walked over to Ava and took her daughter’s hands into her own. “Being here with me is doing a lot. Thank you.”

“I wouldn’t miss this for the world. My mother, finally tamed…settling down.”

Olivia raised an eyebrow. “You’re right. Totally whipped…off the market.”

Ava squeezed her hands. “Totally in love.”

Olivia nodded. “You’re right. For the first time in my life, I am totally in love.”

There was a shuffling sound outside the door. “Olivia.”

Emma squealed as she ran past her mother and sister to throw herself at her the young man standing there. “Rafe, you’re here.”

Olivia looked over Ava’s shoulder to see Rafe, handsome in his uniform, sweeping Emma up into his arms and holding her close. “Emma, look at you...you look so beautiful and you’re so heavy. How much have you grown? I missed you.”

Emma was smiling and clinging to him. “I missed you too, Rafe. Ma’s gonna be so happy to see you. She doesn’t know you’re coming.”

Rafe let Emma slide to the floor as he looked at Olivia and Ava. “Hey, Ava.”

Ava smiled. “Rafe, you look good.”

Rafe nodded. “You, too. Beautiful, in fact.” He looked at Olivia. “Olivia, you look beautiful, too…sort of glowing.” Then he laughed.

Olivia’s eyebrow rose sharply. “Cute. Your mother will be happy to see you.”

Rafe sobered. “Yes, thank you for that. I don’t know what you did, but thank you.”

Olivia shrugged. “You were due for leave…and I would move mountains to make your mother happy.”

Rafe stepped forward and touched Olivia’s arm. “Thank you for that, as well.”

Olivia’s eyes widened in surprise, but she just nodded.

Rafe smiled at Olivia’s stunned expression. “Where is my Ma, anyway?”

“She’s on the other side of the church with the cupcake. Go. When the music starts, we’re on.”

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Natalia held her youngest child against her shoulder as she sang to her softly. She could feel the little cupcake humming against her neck and she smiled. Natalia had expected to feel nervous today, or a little anxious, but all she felt was happy and calm. As far as Natalia was concerned, today’s ceremony was a formality, the real one having taken place weeks before with just Olivia and her in their bed. Today was for their children. The only thing that would make this day any better for Natalia would be if her son could be here with her.

“Ma.”

Natalia smiled. She thought she could almost hear Rafe talking to her.

“Ma, you okay?”

Natalia whirled around. “Rafael! It’s you.”

Rafe held his mother and his sister in a gentle embrace. “It’s me. Look at the baby…she’s so big. You look so beautiful, Ma.”

“Rafe, how did you get here?”

Rafe smiled. “I think it was Olivia.”

“How did she do this?”

Rafe shrugged. “She wants to make you happy.”

“Oh, Rafe, she does. She makes me so happy.”

Rafe nodded. “Good, I’m glad.”

Rafe took the baby from his mother and cooed to her. She smiled just as Natalia heard the organ music start. Rafe easily moved the baby onto his hip and held his free arm out to his mother. “Can we give you away?”

Natalia smiled. “I love you, Rafael.”

“Love you, too, Ma.”

The cupcake squealed in delight.

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In the other room, Olivia heard the music and pumped her fist in the air excitedly. “C’mon, girls, let’s go give me away.”

As they each took one of their mother’s arms Ava and Emma shared an amused glance. “If only we could really give her away, eh Jellybean?” Emma giggled.

Olivia walked out into the church and was aware of the music and their friends gathered behind them, but all she could really see was Natalia, smiling at her. She was aware of the minister and she repeated her parts flawlessly, but all she could hear was Natalia promising to love her and honor her and cherish her. She was aware when the ceremony was over but all she could think about was kissing Natalia, which she did with enthusiasm. She found herself in Natalia’s arms and slowly became aware of music and people clapping and laughing, but she held on tight. “Are you really mine?”

Natalia pulled back and looked at Olivia with nothing but love in her eyes. “I’ve always been yours, love. Always.”

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Rafael Rivera had not spent much of his young life in Springfield, but even he was surprised at the turnout at the Beacon for his mother and Olivia. It seemed that the entire town had been invited and the entire town had accepted the invitation. There were Spauldings and Lewises, Coopers and Wolfes. Frank was there with Blake. The mayor was there with a pretty young lady that Rafe would have been happy to have on his arm. All of Olivia’s ex-husbands were in attendance. Even Reva Shayne was there and she had actually hugged and kissed Olivia in congratulations. There was a band and hors d’ouvres and champagne. When Rafe felt that his head might explode a glass of champagne appeared in front of him. It was attached to Ava’s hands.

“Don’t tell your mother I gave this to you,” Ava said quietly.

Rafe smiled. “You got to know my Ma, did ya?”

Ava smiled back. “Yes, actually. We’ve been visiting back and forth quite a bit. I like her…a lot. She’s good for Olivia. Olivia is good for her, too.”

Rafe shrugged. “They seem happy.”

“Does their relationship still make you uncomfortable, Rafe?”

Rafe felt his face flush. “Well, of course, it does. That’s my mother…with Olivia freakin’ Spencer. It still takes some getting used to, but I’ll get over it, I guess.”

Ava smiled. “You’d better. This was the only time Olivia freakin’ Spencer allowed the words ‘til death us do part’ to be included in her wedding vows…and it was her idea.”

Rafe’s eyes widened. “I didn’t know that.”

Ava laughed. “My mother is a goner. I’m enjoying it quite a bit, as well as hoping that I can find what they have someday.”

Rafe turned to look at Ava more closely. “Are you saying…are you into girls, too?”

Ava laughed. “Not that I’m aware of, Rafe, but that’s the best thing about life, isn’t it?”

At Rafe’s puzzled expression, Ava replied. “Life is full of possibilities.”

***************

Olivia smiled politely at another group of guests as she slowly led her wife across the room by the hand.

“Where are we going, sweetie?” Natalia whispered.

Olivia stopped. “I need a minute alone with you. Is that okay?”

Natalia smiled. “Of course. Lead on.”

Olivia led them into a small service hallway and she took Natalia into her arms for a brief moment. Natalia held her firmly. “Are you okay?”

Olivia mumbled into her neck. “I am now. Listen, there’s been a small change of plans for the…hmm...honeymoon part of the festivities.”

Natalia sighed in disappointment. She had really been looking forward to a few days alone with Olivia at the beachfront resort she had found for their honeymoon. “Okay.”

Olivia pulled back and looked at her new wife. “Since Rafe will be home for only a few days, I pushed our reservations back so you could spend some time with him. Is that okay?”

Natalia’s eyes widened, then she smiled. “You postponed our honeymoon so I could spend some time with my son, who doesn’t really approve of us in the first place? Is that what you’re telling me?”

Olivia nodded. “Hmm…yes. I thought you’d want to-“

Olivia found herself pushed back against the wall as Natalia silenced her with a long and deep kiss. Olivia was panting by the time Natalia pulled away. “Not that I’m complaining Natalia, but what was that for?”

“Olivia Spencer, you are the most thoughtful, wonderful, incredible wife. I am completely in love with you and you’d better spend the next few days resting.”

Olivia smiled, puzzled. “Okay?”

“When we finally get to that resort for this honeymoon, I am going to find ways to thank you for this that even you have never imagined.”

Olivia smiled. “I have a vivid imagination, beautiful.”

Natalia felt her cheeks redden slightly, but her gaze did not waver from Olivia’s and she raised her eyebrow in a decent impression of Olivia herself. “Is that a challenge, Spencer?”

Olivia laughed. “Please, God, yes.”

Natalia smiled. “You’re on. Now, let’s get this party started. Are you going to ask me to dance, Olivia?”

“Let’s go cut a rug, beautiful.”

“You’re very romantic.”

“And you get to keep me.”

Chapter 17

Natalia stood on the second-floor balcony off the large bedroom of the beautiful cottage that Olivia had found for their honeymoon. She was enjoying the view of the ocean as the warm breeze blew against her face, moving her hair and her floral skirt gently around her. She inhaled the scent of the sea and let the sound of the waves relax her. The entire place was beautiful and she knew that Olivia had booked it for her simply because she had never stayed at a beach before.

She and Olivia had just spent the last few days with their children, all of their children together and she was still savoring the joy of that. They had been a real family for a few days and it was better than Natalia could have imagined. They all had meals together and took the girls to the park together and fed the ducks together and watched movies together. It was the happiest Natalia could ever remember being, but if she were being honest with herself, she would admit that she was ready to be alone with Olivia. With a house full of people it had been difficult for them to find many private moments and Natalia was eager to express her gratitude and her love to Olivia.

“Hey, beautiful.”

Natalia turned and watched Olivia walk into the bedroom looking cool and elegant in her linen drawstring pants and a tank top. Natalia often thought that Olivia looked like she had just stepped out of the pages of a magazine, but how she had managed to look this good after a flight and dealing with the manager and bellhops was a mystery.

Olivia smiled at her. She placed a small suitcase on the bed. “Is that the bag you needed?”

Natalia smiled and nodded. “Thank you. Olivia, this is so beautiful. Was it very expensive?”

Olivia opened her mouth, but then hesitated and Natalia was almost expecting her to deny it. “I won’t lie to you. Yes, it’s expensive, but it’s our honeymoon, and I got a professional courtesy discount. Feel better?”

Natalia smiled. Olivia knew her well. “Yes, thank you. I love it. I love the sound of the waves.”

Olivia joined her on the balcony. “If we leave the doors ajar, we’ll be able to hear that all night.”

Natalia circled Olivia’s waist and pulled her close. Olivia nuzzled into her neck, inhaling her scent and Natalia was thinking how nice it was to be alone with her.

“Would you like a drink?” Olivia asked. “A walk on the beach? A nap? We have plenty of time before dinner.”

Natalia ran her hand lightly but deliberately across Olivia’s nipples, causing them to immediately pebble. Olivia gasped and Natalia cupped the back of Olivia’s head, pulling her in for a deep, wet and lingering kiss, slowly stroking her tongue against Olivia’s.

“Actually, I’d like to make love to you…with the doors ajar so that I can hear you and the waves at the same time.”

*******

Natalia's occasional aggressiveness still managed to surprise Olivia, who simply nodded as Natalia took her hand and led her over to the bed, pushing her gently to sit on the edge. “Don’t move, love.” Natalia moved the small suitcase to the floor beside the bed and opened it, placing a few items on the nightstand. She then returned to Olivia, standing between her legs and running her hands through Olivia’s hair. “I love you.”

Olivia smiled. “I love you right back.”

Natalia bent and kissed Olivia slowly while teasing her nipples through her tank top before stepping back to pull it over Olivia’s head and tossing it to the wicker chair in the corner of the room. She continued to kiss Olivia thoroughly, taking her time as she slowly removed Olivia’s bra, then pulled on the drawstring to her pants. Olivia scooted out of her pants and moved back to the middle of the bed, leaning back on her elbows in just her panties. Natalia continued to take her time, slowly removing her own clothing while watching Olivia watch her. When she was naked she leaned against the foot of the bed.

“I want you so badly.”

Olivia swallowed. “Then stop teasing me.”

Natalia’s dimples exploded. “No.”

Natalia slowly made her way to the middle of the bed and stopped, raking her eyes over Olivia before pulling her panties off. Olivia was quivering by the time Natalia lowered herself onto Olivia and the overwhelming sensations of softness and warmth caused them both to moan. Natalia continued to tease, slowly kissing and sucking gently on Olivia’s nipples before moving down and tugging gently on Olivia’s pubic hair.

“Let me have that,” Natalia whispered.

Olivia immediately spread her legs open as wide as she could and watched breathlessly as Natalia took her time lowering herself into position between Olivia’s legs before stopping to look into her eyes. Before Olivia could even anticipate the first gentle swipe of Natalia's tongue, Olivia found herself clutching at Natalia's head while Natalia seemingly attempted to swallow her whole, sucking Olivia’s clit roughly into her mouth and groaning against her. Olivia immediately started to buck and Natalia kept sucking until Olivia climaxed loudly, still clutching Natalia’s head.

Natalia continued to gently lick Olivia until she felt her responding and persisted patiently until she coaxed Olivia into another orgasm. Natalia could feel Olivia’s sobs and she immediately gathered her into her arms and held on until Olivia quieted, then Natalia gently wiped her tears away. “I love you.”

Olivia snorted. “Yes, I can tell. Holy…Natalia…what…was that?”

Natalia smiled. “That was just the beginning. You challenged me, remember?”

“God help me.”

Natalia slapped Olivia’s ass playfully. “Poor baby. Roll over. I’ll make you feel better.”

Olivia raised her eyebrow. Natalia smiled. “Trust me.”

Olivia rolled over as Natalia adjusted the bed clothes and arranged pillows. She slapped Olivia’s ass and slipped a pillow beneath her hips and handed her another one which Olivia clutched to her chest as she made herself comfortable. Before Olivia could begin to wonder what Natalia was up to, Natalia straddled her and started to massage oil into Olivia’s back and shoulders. Olivia moaned. “Oh…bless you…you came prepared, didn’t you?”

Natalia playfully rubbed herself against Olivia’s ass. “You have no idea.”

Olivia gasped. “Jesus, Natalia, you’re so wet…let me-“

Natalia placed a firm hand on Olivia’s back. “You, don’t move. I’m not done with you. Relax. You’ll get your chance…sooner or later.”

Natalia slowly and thoroughly massaged every inch of Olivia. She lovingly rubbed oil into her arms, hands and fingers before moving down to Olivia’s feet, then slowly up her legs until she had massaged Olivia into a blissful heap. Then Natalia started to massage oil into the sides of Olivia’s breasts and the insides of her upper thighs, slowly coaxing her back into sexual awareness. Before long, Olivia was purring and moving slowly to every one of Natalia’s deep caresses. When she slid her hands up Olivia’s sides, Olivia lifted herself to allow Natalia access to her nipples. Natalia squeezed and rubbed her nipples with her oil slicked fingers. She gently pushed Olivia back down to the bed, then poured a little oil onto Olivia’s ass, rubbing her cheeks and her upper thighs. Olivia groaned and lifted her ass in the air, offering herself to Natalia.

Natalia lovingly placed a kiss on Olivia’s ass cheek. “Do you trust me, Olivia?”

Olivia moaned. “Yes.”

“Do you want me?”

“God…yessss.”

“Don’t move and don’t open your eyes. Okay?”

Olivia nodded. “’kay.”

Olivia was so ready for Natalia to touch her that she would have agreed to just about anything at that point. Olivia felt Natalia move to the side of the bed and heard her rifling around and her imagination briefly jumped to silk blindfolds and a little slap and tickle. When Natalia moved back over her and roughly pulled her hips up, Olivia was still expecting Natalia to gently squeeze her breast or to run her hands through her dripping center. She was so not expecting to feel something cold and wet and foreign to start sliding through her own wetness as Natalia held her firmly by the hips. Olivia groaned at the sensation and Natalia pushed her hips into Olivia from behind rubbing the toy through Olivia’s wetness. Olivia could not believe what was happening. It couldn’t possibly be what it so obviously was.

“Natalia?”

************

Natalia gripped Olivia’s hips more firmly before running a hand over Olivia’s back and jerking the dildo against Olivia’s center, trying to control her own hips. After much thought and embarrassment, Natalia had bought the strap-on as a surprise for Olivia, thinking that Olivia would enjoy it, but now that Natalia was wearing it, she was overcome with a need so great she could hardly control herself. All she could think about was pushing it inside of Olivia and fucking her. She was vibrating with need.

“Can I fuck you, Olivia?”

Before Olivia had even finished breathing out “please-“ Natalia was unerringly and firmly sliding into Olivia as deeply as she could before slowly pulling out and firmly thrusting back in. Olivia instinctively pushed herself onto her elbows, meeting Natalia’s every thrust.

Natalia could not decide what was more erotic, the sight of her own hips pushing the dildo repeatedly into Olivia or the exquisite sensation against her own clit as she did so. Natalia’s restraint had left her after the first thrust and she was pressing into Olivia relentlessly, panting and moaning as loudly as Olivia was.

She gripped Olivia’s hips more forcefully to pull her forward harder when Olivia suddenly slowed.

“Wa…wait…Natalia.”

Natalia immediately stopped moving and loosened her hold. “…’livia, are you okay?”

Olivia nodded and leaned forward, causing Natalia to slip out of her. Olivia flipped her hair out of her face and lay down, turning herself over slowly. “I need to see you…to hold you, baby…please.”

Natalia reached up and caressed Olivia’s face before she helped her to slip a pillow under her hips.

“Okay, love?”

Olivia swallowed loudly and nodded. Natalia slowly moved between Olivia’s legs and gently spread them open, helping Olivia get comfortable. Natalia held the toy in her hand as she gently ran it over Olivia’s clit. Olivia was staring at her with wide eyes. Natalia stopped.

“This is okay, you’re okay?”

Olivia nodded, silently, then smiled. “Who the hell are you?”

Natalia smiled. “Your wife…and you challenged me, Olivia…and I…God, Olivia I really want you…”

Olivia covered Natalia’s hand with her own and helped Natalia guide the toy to her opening, covering the tip in her own wetness and teasing Natalia, who was slowly panting as she watched Olivia’s hand over her own.

“You really want to fuck me, don't you?” Olivia teased her.

Natalia’s hips jerked involuntarily and she nodded. “Please, love, let me.”

Olivia smiled. “Slowly, beautiful. Very slowly.”

Natalia nodded and pressed slowly into Olivia as Olivia groaned at the sensation of being filled and wrapped her legs around Natalia.

“Then I get to fuck you, Natalia.”

Natalia closed her eyes and nodded. “Come here,” Olivia whispered.

Bracing herself on her elbows, Natalia leaned forward. Olivia whispered “You want to fuck me harder?”

Natalia whimpered, jerking slowly and nodding. “Deeper?” Olivia whispered.

Natalia opened her eyes wide in warning and pulled Olivia slightly toward her. “…’livia…”

Olivia gazed into Natalia’s eyes. “God, I love you, baby….”

Natalia pulled out almost completely then pressed back in, again and again, slightly harder and faster each time, each gasp from Olivia being met by Natalia’s own. Natalia braced herself on one arm and held Olivia’s waist with the other hand, trying to find purchase to thrust harder and deeper, her own clit being pounded by every plunge. Then Olivia tightened her legs around Natalia and shortened the thrusts, murmuring incomprehensible terms of endearment that caused Natalia to ground herself against Olivia, the waves getting stronger with each jerk until Olivia started to shudder, pushing them both over the edge.

Chapter 18

Natalia's head rested against Olivia's breast, the steady cadence of the heart beneath soothing her, as always. She was aware of the slightly sweaty warmth of Olivia's skin sticking to her own and she shifted her hips slightly, adjusting the straps still attached to her in an attempt to find a comfortable position as her breathing slowly returned to normal.

"Stop trying to poke me with that thing." Olivia's voice held a teasing lilt.

Natalia's laugh was snorted out. "That's not what you were saying a few minutes ago."

Olivia smiled. "No, it certainly was not." She pulled Natalia impossibly closer. "I adore you, Natalia."

Natalia swallowed. It stilled stunned her how a simple phrase from Olivia's lips could flay her open, exposing all her emotions. She began to frantically tug at the straps at her hips and Olivia, obviously sensing something in her movements, helped her slide it down her legs and off. Natalia suddenly needed to be as close to Olivia as she possibly could be. She wrapped her arms around Olivia's shoulders and Olivia automatically pulled her closer, her arms at Natalia's waist.

Natalia caressed Olivia while sliding herself up, stopping when her breasts were at Olivia's chin. She kissed the top of Olivia's head as Olivia kissed between her breasts. Natalia wrapped one leg around Olivia's waist, opening herself wide and rubbing her wetness high against Olivia's stomach.

Olivia gasped. "Something you wanted, Natalia?"

Natalia nodded. "I need a small favor," she whispered.

"Anything."

Olivia heard Natalia swallow before continuing. "I need you...inside me."

Olivia automatically ran her hand along Natalia's bent leg, sliding it toward its goal. Natalia stopped her with her own hand. "Just...fill me. Don't move, okay?" Natalia did not remove her hand until she heard Olivia's soft, "Okay."

Olivia's hand continued its journey until the incredible amount of heat and wetness between Natalia's legs caused a small groan and a brief hesitation, then Olivia did exactly as asked and slowly slid two fingers into Natalia.

Natalia groaned loudly and clutched at Olivia's shoulders. Her voice broke and hesitated, trying to remain composed. "Just ...like that, baby, don't...move...okay?"

Natalia felt Olivia press her face into her breast and sigh deeply. Natalia knew that Olivia wanted nothing more than to press into her, but she didn’t. Natalia knew that Olivia would try very hard to give her exactly what she wanted because she always had, whether Natalia had known it at the time or not. Olivia placed a light kiss against Natalia's nipple.

Natalia pulled Olivia's head back. "No...not yet."

"When?" Olivia whispered.

Natalia's eyes were wide and staring intently at Olivia, her red and swollen lips slightly parted, her breath releasing in small pants. "Until I feel...it everywhere." Natalia was trembling to keep control while trying to hold Olivia's gaze.

"Baby?" Olivia whispered.

Natalia blinked, then resumed her intense study of Olivia. "Sometimes...your love...it fills...my heart...my soul--" Natalia stopped, then swallowed, then continued. "...I wanted...to feel it...everywhere-"

"Please, baby," Olivia groaned.

Natalia bit her bottom lip. "No, just...please...go deeper...don't move...just...a little deeper."

Olivia pressed her face into Natalia's breast, clutched Natalia's ass and pushed her fingers impossibly deeper into Natalia. Natalia shuddered, a small pulse starting to throb inside her against Olivia’s fingers.

Natalia felt Olivia's breath against her chest and felt Olivia steady and cradle her with a firm grip on her ass before she felt Olivia push deeper inside her, filling her more than she had ever filled her, body and soul. The fullness spread slowly through Natalia and she realized she had never loved Olivia more.

Natalia relaxed into the sensations as the throb seemed to move outward and through her as she felt her head fall back, felt the rumbling start inside her and increase steadily as she shuddered into a thundering orgasm.

Natalia collapsed against Olivia, gasping and trying to catch her breath as Olivia rubbed her back soothingly.

"Okay?" Olivia whispered

Natalia panted and nodded. "Wow."

Olivia smiled. "What was that?"

"Your love."

Olivia started to slowly remove her fingers but Natalia grabbed her wrist. "Can you stay?"

Olivia nodded and gently rested her head against Natalia's breasts. She placed a gentle kiss against Natalia's breast and Natalia gasped at she felt her soft, wet walls clench against Olivia’s fingers. Olivia did not hesitate to gently pull the nipple into her mouth. Natalia clutched her shoulders, keeping Olivia's head against her and tightened the leg still bent around Olivia.

Olivia had not moved her hand away, patiently waiting. "Baby?"

Natalia groaned. "Suck me...fuck me."

Olivia pulled her nipple back into her mouth as she pushed her fingers up into Natalia again and again and again, the amazing wet slapping sound reaching Natalia’s ears. Natalia's entire body seemed to be pulsing to a driving beat that was originating from Olivia's fingers. Her nipples were tingling and her pussy was pounding and all she knew was the insistent driving beat of Olivia’s efforts.

Olivia continued her relentless stroking until Natalia tightened her grip and then Olivia began to gently move her thumb against Natalia's clit.

"I love you..." Natalia heard her own sob before the wave overtook her and she came loudly, almost violently, clutching tightly to Olivia.

Chapter 19

Olivia held Natalia nestled in her arms, Natalia’s warmth surrounding her. Olivia kissed Natalia’s forehead as she started to wake. Natalia kissed her neck and Olivia smiled as she Olivia pulled her a little closer.

“I'm awake,” Natalia whispered.

Olivia kissed her forehead again. “I'm going to order some dinner. Do you want to take a shower?”

“Dinner? How long have we been asleep?” Natalia frowned.

Olivia laughed gently. “I was asleep for a very short time. You've been asleep for a couple of hours.”

Natalia rubbed her face. “Why didn't you wake me up?”

“And give up the chance to hold you and watch you sleep? I don't think so.”

Natalia lightly kissed her lips. “You're sweet and I love you.”

“Oh, really?”

“Yes. Now order me some dinner, woman, and come take a shower with me.”

Olivia smiled. “Yes, ma'am.” God, I am so whipped.

~~~~~~~~~~

Natalia sat on the balcony with the sound of the sea in the distance, sipping champagne while gazing at the woman she loved. They were dressed in the robes they had donned after their shower and Olivia was feeding her morsels of their dinner with her fingers. Olivia was watching her carefully.

Olivia cocked her head slightly to the side. “You have a strange look on your face. What are you thinking?”

“I'm thinking that I should pinch myself to make sure this is real, that I'm really here with you, that we're really married.”

Olivia smirked. “I'm going to remind you of this very moment the next time I do something that really pisses you off.”
Natalia laughed lightly. “That might be a good idea, but...right now I'm just going to enjoy every minute of all this...the house...the beach...this food...but especially you.”

“I believe you've already been enjoying me.”

Olivia laughed when Natalia felt herself bushing. “You are so adorable.”

“You won't be saying that later.” Natalia recovered quickly.

Olivia’s eyebrows shot up. “Oh? What will I be saying later, Natalia?”

Natalia reached out and caressed Olivia's face gently. “Please, Natalia, please,” Natalia whispered.

Olivia took Natalia's hand into her own and placed a kiss to her palm. “Please, Natalia, please.”

Natalia became emboldened by the look on Olivia’s face and the whispery tone of her voice. “Please, what, baby? What do you want me to do?”

Olivia blinked and swallowed. “I’m almost afraid to…do you have any more surprises in that little bag of tricks?”

Natalia smiled. “Oh, sweetie, I don’t need any tricks, but I don’t want to wear you out the first night.”

Olivia laughed lightly. “Proud of yourself, are ya?”

Natalia giggled. “Actually, yes, I am. If anyone would have told me…never mind.”

Olivia tugged on their joined hands. “What, Natalia? Tell me.”

Natalia pulled on Olivia’s hand until she had forced her across the small space separating them and into Natalia’s lap. Olivia laughed. “Honey, I’m too heavy for you.”

Natalia pulled her further down and held her tightly, encouraging Olivia to curl into her “No, stay.” Natalia snuggled into Olivia’s neck, speaking quietly. “If anyone, even God, had tried to tell me…I never could have imagined…that I would be with you, in this way…”

“Natalia?”

Natalia squeezed Olivia tighter. “Let me finish. You…are a gift, Olivia. This…is a gift. I could never have imagined having a…physical relationship…a sex life…like this.” Natalia paused again and Olivia could hear her swallow and lick her lips. “To want you like this…sweet Jesus, Olivia, that you want me like this…that you would need me, beg me…to touch you, to fuck you…this love that we share…I feel like the luckiest person on earth.”

Olivia inhaled sharply and Natalia pulled back to see the tears that had just started to spill over onto Olivia’s cheeks. Natalia reached up to quickly wipe them away. “Don’t cry, my love, you need to stay hydrated.”

Olivia barked out a laugh and pressed her lips to Natalia’s firmly. “I love you.”

Natalia smiled. “I know. I can tell by the quality and intensity of the moans. Can we go back to bed now? I really want to feel your sexy naked body against me all night.”

Olivia stood and held her hand out to Natalia. “That is the best offer I have ever had.”

Chapter 20

Olivia spooned Natalia from behind and moaned. "God, you feel so good. Why don't we sleep naked at home?"

"So we don't traumatize the children." Natalia's voice was low and serious.

Olivia sighed and pulled Natalia impossibly closer. "Damn, you're right. You feel so good against me."

"So do you. I love feeling all wrapped up in you." Natalia wiggled her ass against Olivia's center.

Olivia snorted. "You'd better stop or we're not going to get any sleep."

Natalia covered Olivia's hand with her own and slowly moved it down her stomach into her damp curls. "Sleep? Are you tired? I had a nap earlier, so I'll understand if you can't-"

Olivia growled as she bit into the side of Natalia's neck. She ran her fingers through Natalia's folds with one hand and cupped her breast with the other, tenderly squeezing a nipple to attention. Natalia inhaled deeply and bucked back against Olivia. She curled her arm back and pressed Olivia's head into her neck as Olivia sucked gently.

"Olivia, if you're tired…"

Olivia's response was to suck harder and to start to circle Natalia's clit. Natalia tightened the hold on the back of Olivia's neck. "I just need…"

Olivia pulled her lips from Natalia's neck loudly. "What, sweetie? Tell me what you need."

"I need you...to make me cum." Natalia's voice was low and breathy.

Olivia moaned into her neck. "Like this?"

Natalia leaned her head back, giving Olivia better access to her neck. "Just... like...this."

Olivia licked up Natalia's neck to her earlobe, sucking it gently into her mouth as she continued to squeeze Natalia's nipple rhythmically in time to the circling of her clit. Olivia’s hips were pumping gently against Natalia's ass.

"You are so beautiful, so sexy...the things I want to do to you," Olivia whispered into Natalia's ear.

Olivia's words caused Natalia to moan and buck her hips. Olivia slipped her tongue into Natalia's ear. "I want to put my tongue in your mouth, in your pussy..." Natalia groaned and bucked harder. Olivia continued. "I want to strap that dildo on and fuck you so hard-"

Natalia pressed Olivia's hand hard against herself as her orgasm crested, then built and crested again until Natalia thought she would never stop, until she did, shouting her release loudly.

Olivia held Natalia tightly against her, waiting for the shivering and hard breathing to slow. When it didn't, Olivia kissed her temple gently.

"I'm okay," Natalia answered quietly before Olivia could even ask the question.

"I've never heard you scream like that before."

Natalia inhaled deeply. "I don't know that I've ever come like that before and we're never alone when we- "

Olivia loosened her hold slightly. "Are you crying, beautiful?"

Natalia nodded. "Don't let go, Olivia."

Olivia held Natalia tighter. "Never."

"I really love you holding me like this. Can you hold me like this when you fuck me with the strap-on?" Natalia whispered.

Natalia heard Olivia's quiet gasp of surprise and smiled, waiting for Olivia's response and as usual, Olivia recovered quickly. She ran her tongue along the edge of Natalia's ear, making her shudder.

"You know damn right well that I will do whatever you want, however you want it."

Natalia wiggled her ass into Olivia's center, teasing Olivia. "Will you?"

Olivia ran her hand through Natalia's wet curls and down to her opening, dipping her finger inside her teasingly. "Do you want me to fuck you right now?"

Natalia placed her own hand over Olivia's, stopping it's teasing movement and breathed in deeply, trying to get her raging libido under control. She could not believe how turned on she was, how much she needed Olivia to touch her. Olivia's whispered mutterings about fucking her while being wrapped in Olivia's arms had sent her into a screaming orgasm. The thought that Olivia would actually follow through had stopped all thought processes except her concern that Olivia must be exhausted.

Olivia loosened her embrace and pulled Natalia around to look at her, but Natalia could not meet Olivia's gaze.

Olivia gripped her chin. "Look at me, please. What did I do?"

The look of anguish on Olivia's face jolted Natalia. She cupped Olivia's cheek. "You answered all my prayers."

Olivia shook her head, clearly confused. "What?"

Natalia sighed and covered her eyes with her hand. "I'm sorry. You didn't do anything. I'm embarrassed by how much I want you to do what you just offered to do."

Olivia gently pulled Natalia's hand away from her face. Olivia was smiling at her. Her relief was clear. "You're embarrassed? With me, you're embarrassed?"

Natalia nodded. "Well, not with you, but with me. I want you so badly, but you've already...and I should let you get some sleep."

"Let me be clear, here. You can't get enough of me? You want me to-?" Olivia sounded angry, but was still smiling. Natalia nodded, but Olivia didn’t seem to be satisfied with that response. She cupped Natalia's face. "Say it, Natalia. Tell me."

Natalia looked into the smiling green eyes. "I love you and I want you to...no, I need you to fuck me...right now...with the strap-on while you hold me like that," Natalia whispered, her voice sounding husky with desire.

"Thank you. Where is it?"

"Bathroom. I washed it."

"Of course you did. Don't you move, beautiful."

Natalia knew that Olivia could be a very determined and very goal-oriented woman and she proved herself as she found what she was looking for, and determined the proper wear and fit in record time. The sight of Olivia walking toward her while rubbing lube over the dildo strapped to her hips was enough to set Natalia's hips thrusting.

Olivia climbed onto the bed behind Natalia. "Get on your knees first, so I can get it in." Natalia immediately rolled to her knees and spread her legs, allowing Olivia to position herself directly behind. Olivia was barely hanging onto control. Her hands were shaking.

"Help me," Olivia whispered.

Natalia reached between her legs and led Olivia to her opening. They both groaned as Olivia slowly guided the length of it inside of Natalia. Natalia stopped breathing momentarily as she tried to adjust to the overwhelming sensation of being filled by Olivia. Olivia wrapped her arms firmly around Natalia's waist and hooked her legs around Natalia's.

"Okay, roll to your side, beautiful."

They rolled together, still firmly and snugly attached. Olivia relaxed her legs but kept a firm hold around Natalia's waist and Natalia realized it was because she had immediately started thrusting gently against Olivia. Olivia brought one hand up to Natalia's breasts and pulled gently on her nipples. Natalia reached back and pulled Olivia's head closer to her own.

Olivia kissed her neck. "Is this good, beautiful?"

"Soo…good…going to…come…so hard…please..." Natalia's voice sounded ragged and hoarse to her own ears. Olivia started to suck on Natalia's earlobe and matched the thrust of her own hips to meet Natalia's. "Fuck, Olivia…yes." Natalia panted out.

Natalia was in a sexual haze, reveling in the feeling of being held and surrounded by Olivia's warmth while Olivia gently but relentlessly met every thrust, filling Natalia and pushing into her again and again. Natalia's moans became louder with every thrust as Olivia continued to hold her and push into her, her thrusts strong and steady, bringing her to the brink. Natalia tried to hang on as a primal sound was torn from Natalia's throat as she was hit with an orgasm so intense she thought she would never stop coming.

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Every time Natalia stirred in her sleep, Olivia's firm embrace soothed her back to sleep almost immediately. So when Natalia stirred and didn't feel an embrace she immediately wakened, noticing and missing Olivia's presence. The sun was shining brightly into the room and just as Natalia was realizing how late she had slept Olivia walked out of the bathroom, dressed in a green one-piece bathing suit, a pair of linen drawstring pants tied loosely around her waist. Noticing Natalia awake, she smiled and walked over, sitting on the side of the bed.

"Hi, beautiful," Olivia said.

Natalia smiled in return, her dimples peeking out as her eyes roamed over Olivia's form slowly. "You're up...and you're gorgeous."

Olivia tenderly brushed the hair away from Natalia's face. "Can I get you breakfast while you shower?"

Natalia nodded. "Sure, thanks."

"It's a beautiful day. I thought we'd go down to the beach."

Natalia nodded. Olivia kissed her lightly and Natalia watched her saunter to the door, her hips swaying sexily. "Olivia."

Olivia turned her head slowly and looked at Natalia.

"Do you have any idea how much I love you?"

Olivia smiled widely. "Yes, I think I do."

Natalia could smell the most delicious scents as she descended the stairs into the open floor plan of the living and kitchen area of the cottage. She was thinking that room service was especially quick here when she saw Olivia standing at the stove, expertly flipping an omelet. She stopped a few steps from the bottom and simply watched, fascinated as Olivia moved around the kitchen making breakfast.

Olivia turned away from the stove and noticed Natalia standing there. Olivia swallowed. "God, you're beautiful."

Natalia had dressed in a mauve colored bikini, the bottoms partially hidden by a loosely tied sarong. She was wearing flip-flops and her hair was loose around her shoulders. Natalia smiled and walked toward Olivia. "You make me feel beautiful, Olivia."

Natalia stopped, watching Olivia intently, her head leaning slightly to one side. Olivia bit her bottom lip. "I wanted to make you breakfast. Is that okay?"

Natalia smiled widely. "Have I died and gone to heaven?"

Olivia removed the skillet from the stove and closed the distance between them, stopping inches from Natalia. "Why, yes, Ms. Spencer-Rivera, you have, if your idea of heaven is an apple, bacon and cheddar omelet, fresh fruit and toast."

Natalia wrapped her arms around Olivia's neck and rested their foreheads together. "You are my idea of heaven, Olivia."

Olivia sighed. "Wow."

Natalia kissed Olivia lightly and locked gazes with her. "Last night was incredible, but you cooking beats even that." Olivia tried to look outraged, but it didn't work and they laughed together, holding each other loosely. "Sit, beautiful. I'll bring you coffee and serve you breakfast."

Natalia smiled. "I've never had a bacon, apple, cheddar omelet."

"Good, my turn to introduce you to something new."

Natalia frowned. "Did I introduce you to something new, Olivia?"

Olivia raised her eyebrow. "Every day we've been together, beautiful...oh, yeah, and let's not forget your little bag of tricks."

Natalia could feel herself blushing as Olivia laughed.

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They walked along the sand, holding hands and lazily skirting the waves as the tide slowly moved in to shore. Olivia had shown Natalia how to dig for clams in a sand bar, pointed out where a crab had burrowed in the sand and was now identifying seashells that they were collecting along the way. Olivia ran a few steps and stooped to pick something up.

"A sand dollar!" She held it up to Natalia, a brilliant smile on her face. Natalia stopped walking to simply admire Olivia. Olivia glanced her way, then again.

"What?"

"How do you know all this? The clams and the shells..."

Olivia shrugged. "I grew up on an island."

Natalia wrapped an arm around Olivia's waist as they continued walking. "Still...I'm impressed, Olivia, all this and the cooking. You continue to amaze me."

Olivia shook her head. "No more than you continue to amaze me."

"Me? What do I know?" Natalia asked, surprised by the comment.

Olivia stopped and pulled Natalia to her, their noses almost touching, their gazes locked.

"You know how to cook and run a household and keep a budget. You ran the hotel when I was sick. You know how to be a good mother, a good friend, a good wife. You know how to make me feel loved...and wanted..." Olivia swallowed. "I've known a lot of people in my life. Some wealthy, some powerful, some famous. I've known royalty...and guess what? Natalia, you are the most impressive person I have ever known in my life."

Natalia opened her mouth to speak but said nothing. Then again. Natalia knew Olivia well enough to know that she was being honest, that she was speaking from the heart. And as much as Natalia could not see herself the way Olivia saw her, she did know that it was truly how Olivia saw her and that simply amazed her. Natalia smiled and found her voice.

"Thank you, Olivia. The most impressive thing about me though, is that I have you." Then Natalia kissed her wife with everything she had, pouring her love and gratitude and desire into it.

Olivia finally pulled away to breathe. "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph."

Natalia feigned outrage. "You had better be praying, Missy."

Olivia tried not to laugh. "Oh, I am praying. 'Jesus, Mary and Joseph, the apostles and all the saints, I beseech you, please convince Natalia to let me make love to her right over there in the dunes’.”

Olivia started to tug Natalia toward a small dune covered in seagrass as they both laughed. Natalia shook her head. "Oh, no, not out here where anyone could walk by."

"Natalia, have we see another soul out here all day?" Olivia reasoned.

Olivia continued to lead her over the crest and into a small depression of warm sand. The wind died down to a soft breeze, the surrounding sights and sounds diminishing until all either of them could see or hear was each other. Olivia pulled Natalia to her for another kiss. Natalia responded eagerly, holding Olivia's head firmly and sliding her tongue over Olivia's. Olivia yanked Natalia's sarong from around her waist.

"What are you doing?" Natalia yelped, pulling away.

Olivia spread the sarong over the sand. "Making a bed."

Natalia bit her lip. "Olivia. I don't think I can...out here. I think this is where I draw the line."

Natalia was mesmerized by the look of love and patience on Olivia’s face as she looked Natalia in the eye while she pulled the string at her waist and let her linen pants fall to the sand. She dropped to her knees on the sarong and slowly pulled the straps of her bathing suit down, exposing her breasts.

Olivia’s gaze never left Natalia's. "This is me and you, beautiful. We don't have a line."

Natalia whimpered and dropped to her knees in front of Olivia. She pulled the string at her neck, loosening her bikini top with one hand as she pulled the string on the side of her bottoms with the other hand. Their mouths crashed together, their tongues dueling as they reached for each other. Olivia caressed Natalia's breasts, squeezing her nipples as Natalia wrapped an arm around Olivia's neck, holding her close as she plunged her hand into the front of Olivia's suit and into the gathering wetness between her legs.

Olivia gasped into Natalia's mouth, but did not stop kissing her. She held her at the waist as she pulled her bottoms aside and slid two fingers through Natalia's slick folds and firmly inside her. After a beat to recover, Natalia returned the favor and they paused momentarily, each one catching her breath and staring into each other's eyes.

Natalia swallowed. "Can we...together?"

Olivia nodded and rocked her hand gently as she thrust into Natalia's. It did not take long for them to find a rhythm and they rocked and thrust together, their connection as comfortable and as exciting as it always was. Natalia thought that she would simply never get enough of Olivia, that it was always so easy and so good with her. Like a dance, they moved together, their thrusts increasing until Natalia felt Olivia's walls squeezing her fingers at the same time she felt her own walls clenching around Olivia's. She lifted her head from Olivia’s shoulder and breathed out, "Kiss me."

Natalia clutched the back of Olivia's head and pulled their lips together as they both started to come, clutching each other and moaning into each other's mouths.

Chapter 21

Olivia lay on her back in the sand holding the warm, nearly naked body of the woman she loved, trying to recover her breathing and wondering if she had finally pushed Natalia too far with this latest escapade when she felt the unmistakable shaking that indicated that Natalia was giggling. Olivia licked her lips and hoped it was amusement and not hysteria.

"Something funny, beautiful?"

Natalia shook her head and adjusted herself against Olivia, resting her head against the warm shoulder beneath her. "Well, I was lying here wondering what that strange sensation was…when I realized it was just a breeze… but it's a breeze where I have never, ever felt a breeze before." Her voice was quiet and thoughtful.

Olivia was unsure of Natalia's state of mind. "Is it a good sensation?"

Natalia gently shifted to her side, enabling her to see Olivia's face, but still keeping herself pressed firmly against Olivia's entire length. She bent her arm and rested her head in her hand. Her dimples were just peeking out. "Olivia Spencer, my…my… you-know-whats and my other thing is hanging out here in the breeze!"

Olivia smiled. "Yes, I know, but it's the most beautiful… you-know-whats and other thing I've ever seen."

Natalia sighed. "Olivia…we're on the beach…in public…how did you manage this?"

Olivia tried not to smile. "You're easy. I just flashed my tits at you-"

"Olivia!" Natalia sounded angry.

Olivia cupped the side of Natalia's face firmly. "Should I apologize?"

"No! No, of course not, it's just that…"

Olivia sighed and looked away. Her voice was quiet. "It's just that I've pushed you out of your comfort zone a little too far this time." She waited for the scolding.

Natalia ran her thumb across Olivia's bottom lip, forcing Olivia's gaze back up where it held onto Natalia's. "Olivia, you are my comfort zone. I'm lying here with my … 'everythings' hanging out because I'm with you and I want to be here with you."

Olivia swallowed. "Even with your 'everythings' hanging out?"

Natalia smiled. "If someone comes by, you are so…so…in trouble, but yes."

Olivia smiled. "I've never been anyone's comfort zone before."

Natalia kissed her lightly on the lips and laid her head on Olivia's chest. "Oh? Have you ever been anyone's dream come true? Or anyone's one and only true love? Or how about the love of a lifetime?"

The words washed over Olivia like a warm wave and she could not respond. She tried to blink back tears as she bit her lip, trying to get her emotions under control. Natalia wiped a tear away. "Hey, what did I say?"

Olivia tried to smile. "I've never been anyone's dream or true love..."

Natalia shook her head. "Of course you have. You are my dream come true, the love of my life, my heart's desire. You are the woman who can convince me...me, a nice Catholic girl, to have sex on the beach in public simply by flashing those magnificent breasts at me. You, Olivia Spencer, are everything in the world to me."

Olivia laughed and sobbed at the same time. "You're a nice Catholic girl? I don't think I noticed that."

"You are not funny."

Olivia held up her hand, her thumb and forefinger an inch apart. "A little funny."

"No, not even a little. I need to cover up my...you know...before they get a sunburn."

"We certainly wouldn't want that."

Natalia kissed Olivia, lingering a moment, then pulling away and gazing at her silently.

Olivia raised her eyebrow. "Yes?"

"Olivia, I love you truly, madly, deeply, completely. Forever."

Olivia swallowed. "Thank you, and me, too, you."

Natalia smiled. "You're smooth."

Olivia laughed. "Hey, and I cooked breakfast, too."

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They walked back to the house slowly, skirting the waves and holding hands. Natalia realized that they had not seen another soul since they had arrived and she had no idea what the rest of this resort even looked like since Olivia had taken care of everything. She knew that Olivia must be dying to scope out the rest of the facilities as she usually did while traveling.

"Did you want to eat out tonight?" She asked Olivia quietly.

Olivia looked surprised for a moment, then smiled. "Sure, if you'd like. The restaurant is supposed to be very nice."

Natalia sensed Olivia's hesitation. "Surely you must want to check out the rest of the property. You always do."

Olivia shrugged. "That's fine. I'll call for reservations."

Natalia stopped walking and pulled Olivia to her. "Hey, what's going on?"

Olivia smiled. "Nothing. I'll take you to dinner. There's dancing, too, if you'd like."

"I thought you'd want to. You usually want to scope things out and check out the nightlife."

Olivia closed the small distance between them and said quietly, "You're all the nightlife I need and if it's all the same to you, I'd rather order in and just be alone with you. I thought we could start a fire, have some wine and just talk."

Natalia was momentarily speechless, then found her voice "You would rather hang out with me than have a gourmet meal and-"

Olivia silenced Natalia with a kiss. "I would rather hang out with you than do anything else, no contest, you win every time."

Natalia smiled widely. "Olivia Spencer, you really are smooth."

"And I cooked breakfast."

"How could I forget?"

"I don't know how. I keep reminding you."

Chapter 22 (Conclusion)

The kitchen in the cottage was very well stocked with fresh food, so while Natalia was in the shower, Olivia managed to put together a very quick, but impressive, dinner of baked chicken with rosemary, au grautin potatoes and freshly steamed peas with pesto. Natalia practically flew down the stairs when she smelled the scents that were wafting up from the kitchen.

Natalia practically squealed at the sight of Olivia in oven mitts. "Oh, God, please tell me you cooked dinner for me."

Olivia laughed. "Well, how could I not? You told me that cooking breakfast for you beats an incredible night of mind-blowing sex. Making you dinner was a no-brainer. I know how to keep you happy."

Natalia threw herself into Olivia's arms. "You do, you know."

Olivia playfully cupped Natalia's ass with the oven mitts. "What?"

Natalia kissed her passionately. "Know how to keep me happy."

"Wow, okay."

"It smells so good. What is it?"

"Chicken with rosemary, peas with garlic and basil and cheesy potatoes, as Emma calls them. It was really very easy. Why are you so excited?"

Natalia stared at Olivia for a minute before answering. "You really are my dream come true, Olivia and no one has ever cooked for me before."

Olivia smiled. "It's very nice, isn't it?"

Natalia tilted her head to the side, studying Olivia carefully. "Yes, it really is.” She wondered which one of Olivia’s many lovers had cooked for her, before she had moved in with Natalia. “Who cooked for you, Olivia?"

Olivia looked stunned for a moment, then shook her head and smiled. "You did, Natalia. Night after night, for me and my daughter...with love, the way you do everything else. Didn't you know how much that meant…how much it still means to me? How could I not fall hopelessly in love with you?"

Natalia was stunned at the look on Olivia's face and the depth of feeling in her words. "Me, too, you, Olivia."

Olivia smiled. "My smoothness is rubbing off, I see."

"Can I do something to help you?"

Olivia reluctantly released Natalia. "You can uncork the wine and set the coffee table. I thought we'd eat on the floor, listen to the waves and watch the fire. Is that okay?"

"Wow, smooth and romantic. You're quite the catch, Olivia Spencer."

"And I cooked dinner."

Natalia laughed as she watched Olivia remove the pan of chicken from the oven. It might have been the sexiest thing she had ever seen.

Olivia insisted on serving Natalia. "Olivia, this is beyond delicious. You can cook for me whenever you want."

Olivia's eyebrow lifted slightly. "In your kitchen?"

Natalia laughed. "It's our kitchen and yes, I'll let you."

"Wow." Then Olivia thought of their kitchen and the times they had spent in it with their girls.

Natalia noticed the change in mood. "What are you thinking?"

Olivia smiled. "I miss the girls."

"Me, too, but we'll see them soon enough and I'll remind you of this moment when the baby is screaming and Emma is being less than cooperative and you're running late for a meeting."

"I'm always running late when you don't set my schedule. I can't seem to hang onto an assistant. I guess I'm going to have to break down and start looking for one."

Natalia looked as if she had been slapped. "I'm your assistant."

"I know, sweetie, but you're home with the baby."

"Not forever. I thought I'd come back part-time to start. I mean...unless you'd rather I didn't..."

Olivia held her hand up. "Wait, wait, wait. I didn't know you were even thinking about it. You tell me what you want to do and when and that's what will happen."

Natalia lowered her head. "Just like that?"

Olivia lifted her face with a finger to her chin. "Just like that. If you want to stay home, you stay home. If you want to come back part-time, please come back. We can set up the office so you can bring the cupcake with you. I'd love that. Just tell me what you want, Natalia."

"I want to share every part of your life."

Olivia pulled Natalia onto her lap and held her close. "I want that, too. How are we ever going to have make-up sex?"

Natalia laughed. "What are you talking about?"

"Well, if we keep working things out this easily and never fighting, how are we ever going to have make-up sex?"

Natalia buried her head in Olivia's neck and started laughing. "You were still walking funny this morning. We won't survive make-up sex."

Olivia laughed. "I'm walking just fine, thank you, but you have a point. Speaking of, are you ready for bed? You kept me up all night and I'm tired."

"I kept you up? You can't keep your hands off me."

Olivia's eyebrows shot up and she let out a bark of laughter. "Oh, oh, you're kidding me with this. You're the sex machine with a bag of tricks."

Natalia feigned shock and outrage. "I can't believe you said that. You will so pay for that."

"See? Threatening me with sex. I rest my case."

Natalia sucked on the pulse point of Olivia's neck and caressed her breast. "No threats, just promises. I promise you can have anything you want tonight."

Olivia paused, then whispered. "And if I just want you to just hold me close all night?"

Natalia cupped Olivia's face and held her gaze. "I would so love to do that."

It was not the response that Olivia expected, but she should have known that Natalia would do anything for her, even if it meant putting her own needs aside. "God, I love you."

Natalia smiled. "Me, too, you."

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Natalia took her time getting ready for bed. If Olivia was as tired as she claimed, then Natalia wanted her to go to sleep without feeling any pressure. Natalia briefly worried that she had been too much for Olivia, then the memories of the night before had flooded her mind and she just smiled to herself as she banished that thought from her head. The chemistry that she and Olivia had together was sometimes beyond either of their wants or needs. It was sometimes an unstoppable force and being on their honeymoon seemed to add fuel to the already brightly burning fire between them.

Natalia crept into the dark bedroom in a nightgown and tried to slip into bed without disturbing Olivia. She was gingerly sliding under the covers when Olivia's low and sexy voice stopped her.

"Are you wearing pajamas?" Olivia asked.

Natalia giggled. "Yes, a nightgown. I thought you were sleeping."

"Even if I was, please lose the pajamas."

As Natalia stood by the side of the bed and pulled the nightgown over her head, Olivia reached over and turned on the bedside lamp. Natalia tilted her head. "What are you doing?"

Olivia smiled as she threw the covers back, welcoming Natalia. "Looking at you. I will never get enough of that as long as I live."

Natalia crossed her arms and tilted her head, smirking. "Okay, but fair's fair."

Olivia smiled and whipped the covers away from herself, revealing her naked form to Natalia.
Natalia dropped her arms and sighed as Olivia turned to her side and bent one leg, making her breasts sway in the most delicious way and exposing her most private area to Natalia.

Natalia ran her gaze slowly over Olivia's naked form, stopping to stare between her legs. "Listen, Missy, if you want me to just hold you tonight, you had better stop teasing me with…that."

Olivia laughed lightly. "Are you tempted by my…that, Natalia?"

Natalia grew serious and moved her gaze up to look Olivia in the eye. "You know damn well that I am tempted by every damn inch of you, that I am tempted by the sight of you across the room, by the scent of your perfume and sometimes by just the mere thought of you, so yes, I am definitely tempted by…that."

Olivia pulled her legs together and sat up in the middle of the bed. She held her hand out to Natalia, pulling her across the mattress and into her lap. She held her closely.

"Would you believe me if I told you that by you saying that…well, it makes me want you to just hold me close all night even more?" Olivia asked quietly.

Natalia snuggled in closer to Olivia. "Yes, I do believe that."

"I have never been loved like this, Natalia." Olivia's voice was low and sounded of unshed tears.

"I have never loved like this. Now shut off that light and get under these covers."

Olivia smiled, then did as she was told and was rewarded by Natalia's waiting arms.

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Olivia awoke to feel Natalia's arms around her and with the scent of Natalia's hair under her nose. When she opened her eyes, she was rewarded with the sight of Natalia's naked form only partially covered by a sheet and highlighted by a shaft of early morning sunlight. Before she could even form a coherent thought, her hands were caressing Natalia's back and her lips were attaching themselves to the side of Natalia's neck. When Natalia automatically arched her body into Olivia's and let out an appreciative moan, Olivia was gently rolling her onto her back.

Natalia ran her hand through Olivia's hair and clutched the back of her neck possessively. Her voice was thick with sleep. "I need you."

Natalia spread her legs in invitation and Olivia laid herself in between them as she lowered her mouth to Natalia's breast, taking a nipple into her mouth and sucking gently. Natalia rocked herself up against Olivia's stomach, coating it in wetness. Just as Olivia was trying to process how Natalia could be so wet already, so ready for her since she hadn't even opened her eyes yet, Natalia tightened the grip on Olivia's neck and hissed, "Harder."

Olivia sucked the nipple into her mouth, pulling on it and bringing it to a hard, stiff peak before moving to suck the other one. Natalia was writhing under her, spreading her wetness over Olivia's stomach until all she could think of was being inside Natalia. She slid up onto her knees and ran her fingers through Natalia's folds. Natalia bucked into Olivia again. Her eyes were still closed.

"Please, Olivia,” she pleaded.

Olivia pushed two fingers firmly into her and Natalia met that thrust with one of her own and a groaned, "More, please." Olivia added a third finger and began to steadily and rhythmically push into Natalia as each thrust was met with an answering one until Olivia brought her thumb up to Natalia's clit. Olivia could feel Natalia's walls pressing in around her fingers as she increased her efforts and Natalia started to gasp in time to the thrusts until she sobbed, clutching Olivia's arm to keep her in place until the last of a string of shudders left her body.

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Natalia wasn't even sure she was awake when she started pushing her body into Olivia's, craving the contact of Olivia's skin and the pull of Olivia's mouth on her breast and then she was coming apart in a million pieces with Olivia inside of her. She felt Olivia's fingers slowly leaving her and then Olivia's warm form lying against her before she started to catch her breath and realize how badly she wanted to return the favor.

Natalia held Olivia in an embrace of arms and legs before she slowly rolled her over and slid down Olivia's body and gently pried her legs apart with her knees bent. She flipped her hair over her shoulder before bending down to gently part Olivia's folds and suck Olivia's clit completely into her mouth.

Olivia clutched Natalia's head with her hands and pressed her feet against the sheets as Natalia tried to devour her for long, sensuous moments. When Olivia started to moan louder, Natalia changed her angle slightly and forced her tongue into Olivia as far as she could.

Olivia gasped at the overwhelming sensation. "Natalia, have mercy."

Natalia smiled to herself as she returned to Olivia's clit, her tongue pressing firmly as she pushed two fingers into Olivia and curled them, rubbing Olivia's slick wall in time with her tongue.

Olivia started to pant steadily, rocking in time to Natalia's thrusts until those thrusts increased to Olivia's own chanted, "…oh…oh…oh…" Natalia felt Olivia tug at her hair and waited a beat before increasing her thrusts and then Olivia jerked once, twice, then again as Natalia moaned into her clit, pushing her over the edge.

Natalia waited felt the change in Olivia’s breathing and snuggled closer. "Good morning."

Olivia smiled. "I'll say. Will you marry me?"

Natalia smacked her lightly and giggled. "I already did that."

"Oh, that's right, that was you. Thank God. I thought I was dreaming."

Natalia lifted her head and gazed into Olivia's eyes. "You're my dream, Olivia Spencer."

Olivia smiled brilliantly. "I'm enjoying this whole honeymoon thing. A lot."

Natalia smiled in return. "Me, too. Are you making me breakfast today, too?"

Olivia laughed. "Yes, I am making you breakfast and then I'm making reservations for next year."

Natalia's eyes lit up. "Are you serious, Olivia?"

Olivia studied Natalia quietly for a moment. "Yes, I think I am. We needed this…this time alone and I think we should have a honeymoon once a year. We'll have one vacation for the girls and one for us. What do you think?"

"I think I'd love that."

Olivia sat up slowly, bringing Natalia with her and cradling her against her. "Okay. Here's the plan. Coffee, then breakfast, then reservations, then we go play in the dunes again and then we start the rest of our lives together."

Natalia rested her head against Olivia's chest and listened to the heartbeat, strong and steady. She lifted her head and kissed Olivia slowly. "Good plan."

THE END