I watch as he slips my sandals off and kicks off his boots before leaning over the bed. As soon as I can reach him, I pull his t-shirt off so I can run my hands over all that hard muscle. He laughs at my eagerness, but I can’t slow down. I want everything, and I want it now. I’ve waited so long for this moment, and I want him inside me.

When I go to unbuckle his pants, he grabs my hands and gently moves them. I give a frustrated groan which only makes him smile and say, “Patience, Ella. You’ve waited this long. A few more minutes isn’t...