59.

Aeryn lay beside Alex, her chest still heaving, her body trembling in the afterglow of the overwhelming pleasure he had given her. Her heart raced, and her skin tingled as she came down from the intensity of her release, her mind floating in the quiet aftermath. The room was filled with the quiet sounds of their breathing, the closeness of their bodies a heady reminder of the passion they had just shared.

But even now, as Alex pulled her close, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead, Aeryn could feel something lingering in the air—something unfinished. She could sense it in the way his hands still explored her skin, as if he was holding himself back. His touch, though tender, held a different kind of tension, something that made her shiver with anticipation.

Aeryn tilted her head, looking up into Alex’s deep, intense eyes. There was a flicker of something primal, a hunger she had seen in him before but not fully understood until now. Her breath hitched as his hand slid down her back, his fingers tracing the curve of her spine before resting on her hip. He held her there for a moment, his thumb brushing lazily over her skin.

“Aeryn,” he murmured, his voice rough and low. The sound of it sent another shiver down her spine, her body responding immediately to the desire laced in his tone. He pulled back just enough to look at her fully, his gaze dark and intense. “I need more.”

Her heart skipped a beat at his words. "More?" she whispered, her voice soft and unsure, though the spark of excitement in her chest was impossible to ignore. Her body ached with the memory of his touch, and the thought of going further sent a wave of heat pooling in her stomach.

Alex’s hand tightened on her hip, and he nodded slowly, his eyes never leaving hers. "Yes," he said, his voice steady, but there was something urgent in the way he looked at her. "I want you standing… with me.”

Her eyes widened slightly, the request catching her off guard. She could feel her pulse quicken as her mind raced to process what he was asking of her. The thought alone made her blush, the idea of such intimacy in a different position both thrilling and intimidating.

"Standing?" she echoed, her voice barely above a whisper. There was a moment of hesitation, the vulnerability of her body already raw from their earlier connection making her feel exposed.

But Alex leaned in, his lips brushing against the shell of her ear. "Yes," he murmured, his breath warm against her skin. "I want you to stand… so I can take you properly. I want to feel all of you, Aeryn."

A flush crept up her neck at his words, her body already responding to the seductive promise they held. She swallowed hard, her breath quickening as her mind battled between uncertainty and the undeniable pull of her desire for him. She could feel the heat building between them again, the tension rising as his hands slid lower, gently guiding her to move.

Slowly, she nodded, trusting him despite the uncertainty fluttering in her chest. "Okay," she whispered, her voice trembling slightly but filled with trust.

Alex's lips curved into a satisfied smile, and he kissed her softly before shifting out of bed, holding out a hand to her. She took it, letting him pull her up, her legs still shaky from the pleasure he had given her. Her body felt both light and heavy, her limbs tingling with anticipation as he guided her to her feet, their bodies now facing each other.

Her heart raced as Alex stood before her, his tall, muscular frame commanding the space between them. His hands rested on her shoulders, his touch firm yet gentle as he gazed down at her with an intensity that made her knees weak. Aeryn swallowed hard, feeling the weight of his eyes on her as he took in every inch of her body, the heat of his desire unmistakable.

"Are you ready for me?" he asked softly, his voice a low rumble that vibrated through her. There was no rush in his words, only a promise of what was to come.

Aeryn felt the warmth of his hands sliding down her arms, his fingers tracing the curve of her waist before settling on her hips once more. She shivered under his touch, her body alight with anticipation. She didn’t need to speak—her body answered for her as she leaned into him, pressing herself closer, her breath hitching as she felt the hardness of his body against hers.

Alex’s eyes darkened with desire as he gently pulled her closer, his hands guiding her to stand with her back against the wall. The coolness of the surface sent a shiver down her spine, contrasting with the heat of his touch. She looked up at him, her lips parted in a silent plea, her breath coming in shallow gasps as she waited for what was to come.

He leaned in, kissing her deeply, his hands gripping her waist as he lifted her slightly, pressing her body against the wall. Aeryn gasped, her legs instinctively wrapping around his waist as he positioned himself against her. The sensation of his body so close to hers, so intimately connected, made her head spin.

"Hold on to me," Alex whispered against her lips, his voice filled with a mix of command and tenderness. "I want you to feel everything."

Aeryn tightened her arms around his neck, her body arching into his as he moved against her, his breath hot against her skin. The intensity of the moment was overwhelming, every touch, every movement sending waves of pleasure coursing through her. She could feel the tension building again, the pressure between them growing with each passing second.

Alex's hands slid down her back, gripping her thighs as he thrust into her, the force of his movements making her cry out in pleasure. She held onto him tightly, her body pressed against the wall as he took her with an intensity that left her breathless. The rhythm of their bodies moving together was both wild and controlled, a perfect balance of passion and need.

"Aeryn," Alex groaned, his voice rough with desire as he buried his face in her neck. "You feel so good."

His words sent a jolt of pleasure through her, her body responding to him with a fierceness she hadn't known she possessed. She gasped, her fingers digging into his back as he thrust harder, the pleasure building to an unbearable peak.

"Alex!" she cried out, her voice trembling as the tension inside her finally broke, sending her spiraling into another intense release. Her body trembled in his arms, her legs shaking as she clung to him, completely overwhelmed by the pleasure he had given her.

Alex held her tightly, his breath ragged as he kissed her neck, his body still pressed against hers as they both came down from the intensity of their connection. For a long moment, they stayed like that, wrapped in each other, their bodies still trembling from the aftermath.

When he finally pulled back, Alex looked down at her, his eyes soft but still filled with desire. "Are you okay?" he asked, his voice gentle as he brushed a strand of hair from her face.

Aeryn nodded, her chest still heaving as she smiled up at him, her heart full. "I'm more than okay," she whispered, her voice filled with both exhaustion and contentment. "That was… incredible."

Alex smiled, his lips brushing against hers once more before he gently lowered her to the ground, holding her close. "You're incredible," he murmured, his voice filled with awe as he kissed her forehead.

They stood there for a moment, wrapped in each other’s arms, the world outside forgotten as they simply existed in the warmth of their shared intimacy.