A Very Furry Christmas
Chapter Ten

"You really didn't have to do this. I'm fine," Caitlin insisted.

Jason shook his head. "Things got a little rough back there. I, er, got caught up in the moment. You relax, soak in the bath and I'll cook dinner."

"Honestly, I'm fine. You didn't do anything to me I didn't want you to." It was sweet of him to be concerned for her, but she'd enjoyed the frenzied, rougher sex just as much as she would have making love on a bed of plushies. She put it down to the man she was with, knowing he was certainly spicing things up for her in the bedroom department.

This thoughtful side to him was a pleasant added bonus. They'd come straight back to his apartment after their sensual interlude in the old part of the hospital. She hadn't even gone home to change out of her uniform. Jason had insisted on running her a scented bubble bath for her to ease any aches and pains he'd perceived to have caused and lit candles all around. Although a little tender perhaps, she'd been more than ready and willing when he'd plunged inside her and so thoroughly ravaged her.

"Well, you've been on your feet all day," he said with a smirk. A not-too-subtle reminder that she hadn't been afforded the luxury of lying down even when they'd made love. "You should take the opportunity to relax. Recharge." There was a gleam in his eyes as he unzipped her tunic again and let it pool on the bathroom floor around her. An indication that perhaps he wasn't yet done with her tonight. That was enough to re-energize her for the night ahead. "Will you be joining me?" she asked, stripping off her underwear so she was naked. Only goosebumps covering her bare skin.

Jason took all of her in with a sweep of his darkening eyes. "Tempting. Very tempting."

He stroked his thumb across the soft mound of her breast, causing her nipples to harden as she anticipated a replay of his earlier oral attentions.

Then suddenly he withdrew his hand and shook his head. "I mustn't be selfish."

Caitlin wanted to argue when her body was crying out for more of his touch, but he moved away from her to test the water temperature. "You'd best get in before it turns cold."

She was sure her fevered body would keep the water hot for as long as the image of their earlier coupling remained imprinted on her brain.

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Jason helped her into the tub and kneeled beside her, watching as she slid under the bubbles. The warmth enveloped her completely and soothed her suddenly weary body. He had an uncanny knack for knowing exactly what she needed, even when she didn't..

She sighed, closed her eyes and tilted her head back, letting the water lap around her neck. "That feels soooo good."

"That's the idea. You've earned it. I want you to remember that I'll always take care of you. After."

She opened her eyes at the comment. It was an odd thing to say when they'd only known each other for a matter of days. Always was a long time. Yet rather than fear his meaning the thought made her hotter still. "After what?" she asked, almost as an afterthought to the sentiment he'd expressed.

"After sex." He was very matter of fact about it. As though it was the norm after lovemaking to treat his partner with such thoughtfulness. Not in her experience. Usually, it was a hasty exit once her lover had got what he wanted. Sometimes never to be seen again. Jason had already proved he was different. She wondered what the implications of that were for the future. Then he plunged his hand into the water, soaking a sponge to lather her body and she no longer cared about anything other than the present.

He didn't once touch her intimately as he bathed her. Soaping her body with the sponge then squeezing it so the water trickled over her breast, carrying the suds back into the water. Yet she was still turned on by his every move. Just when she hoped he might forget being a gentleman for a moment he got to his feet and dropped the sponge into the bath beside her. It had lost its appeal now it wasn't being wielded by the hunky defenseman.

"You don't have to go." She was practically begging him to stay with her and she wasn't the slightest bit sorry for it.

"If I don't go now, we'll never eat." He turned his back on her and walked away but not before Caitlin had heard the huskiness and desire in his voice. Seen the way he'd watched her breasts bobbing among the bubbles. He was every bit as frustrated as she was with his unnecessary chivalry.

Nevertheless, it wasn't often she was pampered like this and having a man cook for her was right up there on her list of fantasies. Along with an adventurous ice hockey player who was ready for action at the rasp of a zipper.

With her eyes closed she sank lower into the water, still able to feel his touch everywhere he'd possessed her already today. She traced her hand over the route he'd taken over her body. Down her neck and across her breasts, stopping only to pinch her nipples into those tight peaks he'd sucked upon so greedily. She let out a soft moan wishing he was there now bringing the memory back to life.

Lower and lower she let her fingers travel and slid her knees up so she could better access where she needed him now. She dipped one digit inside her, then two, parting her lips and teasing her clit. Testing to see if she could please herself as much as Jason had managed earlier. It was close enough. That lie back and enjoy the ride sensation as she drove deeper enough to convince her to carry on.