All Chapters of Dangerous Pleasures: Chapter 1291 - Chapter 1300

But I did. She loved me. The realization made tears roll out of my eyes. I had to assure her there was nothing wrong, even as my mind was reeling, trying to comprehend how I could be worthy of the goddess embracing me. But she said I was worthy. She chose me. A month ago I had no idea she existed. Now she was the center of my world.- Taylor -My hand shot out, grabbing the safety rail in my shower, thanking whatever foresighted soul had decided they needed to be there. My head was thrown back, the warm water sluicing down my body as the gorgeous young woman who'd shared my bed last night knelt in front of me, her talented tongue dancing around my clit and soft, perfect brown eyes stared up at me.I pulled in a long shuddering breath. My hand rested on Aly's wet hair, and as my orgasm approached I fantasized about what it would be like to have her every morning with me, every night warm against my body. I slept better when she was here, I woke up smiling and happy, a rarity for me, I

I ran errands back and forth to the kitchen, getting clean platters, condiments, utensils and other sundries as needed. Mom mostly sat near the pool, making sure nothing got out of hand.As I came out with the relish from the fridge Kelsey came running up. "Aly!""Hey, sis, having fun?""Yeah, it's great." She looked back over at the pool and twisted her foot. "Just, um..."I smiled at her. "Which one is he?"She grinned shyly and pointed to a young man playing water basketball with several others. "Devin, there."The brown-haired head went up strong and dunked the ball through the little plastic rim, revealing a lean, reasonably muscled torso. He raised his arms in triumph as he came down, letting out a whoop as his friends splashed him for good measure. My sister actually sighed, which made me giggle.I put on an affected air. "Wow, he is dreamy." Kelsey gave me a pained look, so I shook my head. "What's the problem?""I've been trying to get him to notice me.""Just give him a walk

"Did you ever see her again?"I shook my head. "No. When I'd get low sometimes I'd cyber stalk her a little. She's married now, and she and her husband have a baby. She'd lied to me, the whole time.""Or she's lying to herself.""Maybe. But she still left. It sucked, and I didn't go back to school. There was a job available at the beach, so I took it. And that's where you found me.""And you haven't dated anyone since?""Not really. I guess that's why this is scary." I tapped Aly's hand holding the key."Thank you for trusting me. I love you."I nodded, My heart was beating fast, and I blinked away a tear. Concern was evident in her eyes, and she climbed into my lap. God, the feel of her skin on mine was sublime. She laid her head on my shoulder and I wrapped my arms around her waist, just holding her close to me. I stroked her hair, feeling her warmth, praying this wasn't going to hurt.We made love that night, gentle and wonderful, and not as baby and Her Lady, just as Taylor and Al

The question that made Taylor the most uncomfortable was education. "Where did you study?" It was a simple, natural thing to ask, and she would answer Pepperdine, but there was shame in her voice. But if they followed up with 'When did you graduate?' she'd hem and haw and change the subject. I don't think I'd ever realized how much not finishing college really bothered her.By four o'clock Taylor had only two pieces left from the two dozen or so we'd arrived with. Most were still in the booth with 'SOLD' tags on them, and people would be coming by on Sunday to pick them up.Katrina had gone home a little after one with a headache, and I was sitting by her stuff just in case. She was making out pretty well, too, on account of all the extra traffic at the booth. Taylor was in the back talking to someone about a possible commission. I answered a question regarding one of Taylor's pieces for a passerby and the man with Taylor shook her hand and left, a large smile on his face. Taylor flop

"Okay." Aly took a deep breath, looking to me for support. I gazed at her steadily and nodded my head. "So, um, you know the woman you met yesterday? The artist? Ruth?"Aly's dad answered. "Sure.""Umm, okay, I have to tell you something about her. She's, um, oh God." Sly closed her eyes. "Her full name is Ruth Taylor Knox. She's the person I've been seeing since Kelsey's accident."There was silence on the other end for a moment, and Aly's lip started to tremble. "Say something. Please?"Her mom answered. "Oh, honey, why didn't you tell us?""I'm sorry, mom. I should have said something yesterday."Her dad sounded skeptical. "So, the lifeguard?""She is the lifeguard, dad. She's the one who rescued Kelsey. She saved her life.""Wow, okay. But you, you think you're a...""Yeah, dad. I am. It's the best relationship I've ever been in, the only one that's ever felt right. I love her." Aly's voice stayed steady with conviction, even though I could hear the emotion behind it. She was star