Where do you get all this stamina?

Emma’s POV

I lay back against the sofa, my chest rising and falling as I tried to steady my breathing. He was still buried inside me, his weight pressing against mine. Just as he had promised, he made it up to me, more than once. Three times, to be exact. Each left me trembling, and one had involved that wickedly talented tongue of his. No wonder other women seemed drawn to him. He was not just good; he was dangerously addictive.

“I would say I did an incredible job of making it up to you,” he said, his voice dripping with confidence that bordered on arrogance.

I gave him a sly smile. “Yes, I would say you did.”

“You do realise I am going to be your new obsession, right?” His gaze locked on mine, that teasing smirk tugging at his lips.

Oh, Zane… if only you knew. You already were. The only difference was that this time, I was finally tasting all the madness I had been craving for so long. But I could not admit how badly I had wanted him before. It would make me sound desperate, maybe even drive him away.

“What makes you so sure?” I asked, lifting a brow.

“Because, baby, I doubt another man has ever given you what I just did. I doubt anyone else has made your legs shake the way they are right now. And I know no one has gone down on you and made you come apart like I just did,” he murmured, his voice rough and low enough to make my stomach tighten.

My breathing quickened again. Heat spread between my thighs, and since he was still inside me, he felt it too.

“Am I right?” he asked, watching me closely.

“Yes,” I breathed, the word slipping out soft but honest.

He was right. No one had ever touched me the way he did. No one had ever made me feel this alive. And when I felt him thicken inside me again, I knew he was far from finished. His stamina was almost too much to keep up with.

“I am ready for another round, if you are,” he said, pride in his voice.

“Yes,” I answered with a slow smile. “But this time, I am on top.”

His grin widened. He pulled out and leaned back against the sofa. “Then take over, baby. He is ready for you.”

I slid off the cushions and straddled his lap, wrapping my hand around him. Lifting my hips, I sank down in one smooth motion, letting him fill me all over again. The sensation was intoxicating, rushing through every nerve in my body. His hands clamped onto my hips, then slid lower to grip me tighter, guiding me to move faster.

I leaned forward and pressed my mouth to his, kissing him hard as we moved together in a desperate rhythm. It was fast, urgent, almost reckless, and each thrust pulled me closer to the edge. In moments, I was crying out his name again, my body shuddering as we both reached release.

I collapsed against his chest, breathless and weak, while he wrapped his arms around me. His fingers traced slow patterns across my back as I rested against him, both of us melting into the afterglow.

“I told you I would be your new addiction, baby. I think you might already be mine. I could spend every night wrapped up in you like this,” he murmured, his breath warm against my ear.

He had no idea how long I had been waiting to hear words like that from him. Maybe not said in that exact way, but close enough. I lifted my head from his chest and looked at him. His eyes met mine, darker than usual, heavy with desire that made my stomach twist all over again.

“I am?” I asked, genuinely taken aback.

“Yes, you are. Why does that shock you so much?” he chuckled softly.

“I think you already know why, Zane,” I said, my voice steady even though my heart raced.

“You mean because you wanted me for so long and never thought you would actually have me?” he said, almost like he had slipped straight into my thoughts.

“Yes. That is exactly it,” I admitted quietly.

“I thought so. But tell me something, Emma… why did you never go after what you wanted?”

“Do you really need to ask?” I sighed. “First, you are my best friend’s brother. I made a promise to myself never to cross that line. Second, I have seen the type of women you dated, Zane. None of them are like me. You never once looked at me the way you looked at them. I was not about to embarrass myself chasing after someone who clearly did not want me.”

His expression softened, almost guilty. “I guess I understand. I am sorry if I ever made you feel invisible. Emma, you are just as stunning as any of those women. Maybe it took me a while to see you differently because you are Maddie’s best friend. But listen, she can never know about this.”

“I know. Believe me, I know,” I said quietly. “She would hate me if she ever found out, and I do not want to lose her.”

“And you will not. This stays between us,” he said with a playful wink.

I could not help smiling as I leaned in for a quick kiss before sliding off his lap to curl up beside him. My body felt heavy, every muscle deliciously weak.

“You hungry? We could order something in or head out. My treat,” he said, his hand warm against my thigh.

“I could eat, but let us order in. I do not have the energy to face the outside world right now,” I laughed.

“Order in it is. What are you craving?”

“Burger and fries. Can you call while I text Maddie? I need to check how her date is going,” I said.

I had not checked in yet, and I was curious if things were going well. He reached for his boxers and his phone, already dialing while I slipped his T-shirt over my head and picked up mine.

Emma: Hey, how is it going? Do I need to come rescue you? x

I smiled at the screen, half expecting no reply if things were going really well.

Maddie: It is going amazing! He just stepped out for a minute, so I am texting quickly. He is so sweet and funny. I will call you tomorrow and tell you everything. xxx

Emma: Okay, we will talk tomorrow. And do not forget protection, lol. xx

I laughed to myself, relieved she was enjoying her night.

Zane came back and dropped onto the sofa beside me, his eyes curious, waiting for an update.

“She is fine. Her date is going really well. Looks like I do not need to check on her anymore,” I said with a grin.

“Good. Then I will do my best not to annoy her,” he laughed. “Food will be here in about half an hour. Want to grab a shower while we wait?”

The smirk on his lips made his meaning clear. He wanted another round. Honestly, where did this man get his energy from? He was like a machine.

“Sounds good,” I said, laughing at how predictable he was.

“I knew you would say that, sexy,” he teased, taking my hand and pulling me up. He did not let go as he led me into my bathroom.

He turned on the shower, steam rising almost instantly. The moment we stepped inside, he pulled me close, pressing me against him as warm water cascaded down over us.

“Where do you get all this stamina?” I asked between giggles, my back against the tiled wall.

“I just like pleasing you, baby… and seeing you like this is all the motivation I need,” he said, smirking as his lips found mine again.

Men like him did not even seem real. He could keep going for hours, yet somehow make every time feel just as breathtaking as the first. Deep down, I knew one day he might move on to someone else, someone new, someone different. But right now? I only wanted to hold onto this, to enjoy every second I had with him.