TIFFIN 3

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It was as frightening as the last time: the burn from his fingers around my throat was inescapable. I tried to ease him off, but to no avail. He was deep in his nightmares and there was no pulling him out. 

He must have thought I was Diedre again. 

No. Please. Hero... It's me... You have to know this gentle caress is coming from your wife. 

I began coughing and spluttering as I tried to call out for him. There was no escaping- not this time. My vision was dwindling and it hadn't come this close the last time. 

Or had it?

Oh no... Eleanor. I couldn't wing this. She needed me and I was being stupid right now. I had to fight and get out of this mess. 

Angling my head just right, I clamped down on Hero's wrist, hoping to God that I succeeded. 

I was relieved with he let out an exhalation of air and began waving his hand around like it was on fire. It gave me the chance to catch my breath and settle the bile that was rising in my throat. 

I half-expected Hero to demand what the hell was wrong with me, but he didn't. Instead, he eyed me hunched in the fetal position, a haunted expression on his face. 

"I did it again, didn't I?" 

When I began to shake my head, he jumped from the bed. 

"Don't you fucking lie to me! Did I fucking choke you again, Kristina?" 

I knew I had to be honest, but I didn't want to hurt him. 

"Hero... It isn't your fault." 

At this, he hid his eyes, but not before I could see the torment hidden there. 

"There you go, making damn excuses for me. I love you more than anything and I put my fucking hands on you. How many times do we have to go through this before I actually..." 

I pushed the pain overriding my body and rushed to his side. 

"You would never do that! I know you!" 

His bloodshot eyes pierced mine. I retreated a step- not because I was afraid- but because he shocked me with the finality of his words. 

What had he been dreaming about that pushed him over the edge? 

"How can you be so sure?" He demanded coldly. 

Despite this, I took a step forward, melding my lips to his. 

Oh, how I'd missed it. 

At first, he resisted, but eventually melted into the touch. The warm caress of his tongue bathed and filled me with its warmth. 

It turned punishing as it flicked and lashed, demanding further entrance. It was like Hero was fucking me with his tongue, lapping against my own. 

Our embrace became fevered as our bodies crashed together, becoming one. Something hard and stiff poked my stomach and I didn't need to guess what it was. 

Before we could get too carried away, I shoved at his shirt that hadn't done much to hide his built physique. 

"I'm sure because you said my name while you were under. You always do. I may be creating scenarios in my head, but... Part of me believes that you recognize my touch. That if you utter my name... I can somehow pull you out." 

"You touched me?" He seethed, ignoring everything else I had just said. 

I rolled my eyes. 

"I just told you why I did it. Accept it or don't. But that's what I believe." 

I thought that he'd remain stoic, but after a moment, his features softened somewhat. He gathered me in his arms, unwilling to let go. 

"Just let me hold you. I couldn't bear the thought if I hurt you. I should be a man and leave before I do something rash." 

I sucked in a sharp breath as I tried to pull away, but he only tightened his grip on my head. 

"But I won't. I'm too selfish." 

I let out a sigh. 

Good. 

"All the pain is worth it." 

Before he could retort, I shoved against him. This time he let me go, a frown marring his face. 

"I have to go check on Eleanor. She isn't making a fuss anymore, but you woke her with your wailing." 

Instead of laughing like I had hoped, Hero donned a serious expression. He made his way over to my nightstand, fingering the familiar machine. 

"We purchased this for a reason. If she wakes, we will know." 

"But Hero..." 

Grinding his teeth, he pressed a finger to my plump lips. 

"Quiet. I want to fuck the shit out of you." 

I gasped at his declaration. Christ. Did this man have no shame? First, he was upset at the thought of hurting me and now we've changed course. 

Not that I didn't like it. 

Fuck, my nipples hardened just thinking about all the things he could do with his gigantic cock. 

"You can't just say things like that." I whimpered. 

He laughed, pinching the tender pebble between his fingers. 

"Is this not what you want?" 

I jerked in his hold, levering up so I could gain more friction. I closed my eyes giving in to the molten desire, but whined when he pulled back.

I opened my eyes once more, daring him to tease me again. 

"I do want it, but... I want to try something." 

He raised a brow. 

"And that is?" 

I immediately grasped his member through his thin shorts. 

"Don't just come inside me... Ejaculate all over my body. Mark me like I'm property. I'm feeling needy tonight."