The temperature of the house was nothing to the fire burning within Duke. 

He knew she was avoiding him. Her face remained indifferent when he made those phone calls, but her eyes... those doe eyes gave her away. She was scared. He wasn't sure whether it be of her fear of other people, the fear to move past her previous incident or if he was being too forward. The moment they made it back to the house, she practically bolted off the snow mobile. He gave her time wanting her to have a clear mind. However, after several hours have passed and the darkness descended, he wasn't going to wait anymore. He found her with a pale face and practically blue lips. She was freezing but she still hadn't come in. 

He raised his voice and was surprised that she snapped back. It didn't matter, he knew what he was feeling for her wasn't some Rescuer romance or some shit. He just had to prove it to the stubborn beauty. His lips caressing hers in the freezing cold warmed him but not enough to stop the shivers. He could see how her eyes instantly went into doctor mode and made him come in. He wasn't going to argue because she was colder than him but when they made it in the house, he instantly wanted to prove to her how much he cared. 

"Duke, wh-what are you doing?"

Her voice was quivering. Duke didn't say anything as he cupped her cold cheeks and brought his lips to hers in a soft embrace. It wasn't rushed or hard, it was gentle and filled with emotions he has yet to speak. Her fingers came up to clench his shirt making her grip it for balance. His hands came to her hips as if sensing her wobbly legs to keep her upright. His lips continued to dance against hers adding a bit more pressure. He could feel her hands release his shirt just to slide up and lock at the base of his neck. Duke couldn't help the growl that escaped as his movements became more heated. Her own whimper only fueling the flames coursing through his veins. 

His hands abandoned her hips to go to the back of her thighs. He effortlessly lifted her up never disconnecting their lips. Her legs wrapped around his waist clinging to him. He could feel his arousal becoming more prominent fully aware of her body pressed against his. One of his hands now rested on her ass while the other ventured to her neck where he gripped it keeping her as close as possible. He walked them over to the couch where he sat with her legs still on each side of him. Tala pulled back first as both their chests heaved sucking in air. 

"Duke, we shouldn't-" He cut her off pulling her neck to him and latching his lips onto the opposite side. Her words being caught in her throat as she felt his lips sucking the skin of her neck. She gulped and her voice came out breathless and low. "Du-Duke.. What about Rick?"

He pulled back only enough to whisper against her skin, "He's out cold, don't worry angel."

He brought his lips back to hers silencing any other objection. Her fingers began to thread through his hair making him unconsciously lean back his head farther back making her fingers press harder into his scalp. She sighed against his lips, and he took the opportunity diving his tongue into her mouth. The fire erupted in his chest tasting the sweetness of her tongue dancing around his own. He couldn't get enough and continued devouring her mouth like she was an oasis to his desert. 

He groaned into her mouth before his arm twisted her and him making her fall onto the couch with him above her. Her legs opened allowing him to lay down between them. His hips began to dip into her own. The moan she released practically made him cum right then. It had to be the sexiest thing Duke had ever heard. She lifted her own hips to match his while her hands gripped the sides of his face making their lips meet once again.

Knowing he was about to lose control, he pulled back looking down at her. Her eyes were dilated, lips were swollen, and her hair was all over. It was the most perfect picture to Duke. Squeezing his eyes shut, he tried to calm down slightly but all he could see was her in this state. 

"Angel, I won't be able to stop if we continue.." His voice coming out hoarse. 

What surprised him was when he felt her hands glide down from his face to the sides of his neck before continuing to his chest. Her soft hands reaching the end of his shirt where she gripped and began to lift it upwards. Duke's eyes snapped open to look down at the goddess below him. Her eyes remained locked with his own as the fabric continued upwards. 

"I don't want you to."

He lifted his arms long enough to pull the fabric off. Her slightly chilled fingers dancing over the dips and contours of his chest. He growled and slammed his mouth down onto hers. His hands gliding all over. When they felt her breast, he squeezed earning a breathless moan into his mouth. Having enough, he pulled back to grab the bottom of her shirt yanking it up. She assisted in the removal and Duke caught sight of the bra below. Only one word came to mind... Fuck.

She pulled his neck again and his eyes came to hers momentarily before giving into her silent request. Those swollen lips tasted utterly delicious. His hands continued to venture as he felt her own going to the button of his jeans. He could feel his heart beating erratically in his chest. He was more than excited and didn't know if he could think straight by this point. His own hands begin to work on her pants. 

When her fingertips dipped into his pants, he moaned. He couldn't help feeling like a teenager getting touched for the first time. It certainly wasn't his first time but it definitely never felt like this before. The intensity, the passion, the utter need deep within. He felt he could combust at any time. Her fingers wrapped around him making him jerk before working his hips into her hold. His fingers finally got her pants open enough for him to slide his fingers in. Feeling her bare and soaked set him off. He pulled out of her pants and unlatched his lips from her. Her eyes showing her confusion as he stood up. Before she could question him however, he leaned down to tug her jeans down. She lifted her hips enough for him to slide the fabric down revealing a matching set to the bra. 

He couldn't work his hands fast enough to pull down his jeans before going back between her legs. She embraced him willingly. The thin sheer of her thong rubbing against the fabric of his boxers was so much better than their jeans. Both moaned feeling the contact as their hips rolled against one another. He dipped his head into her neck.  Her lips grazing his cheek before going to the shell of his ear. 

"Please"

Her whispered plea triggering him to pull his boxers down before moving her thong to the side. His tip made contact with her soaked core making him groan lowly. He rubbed himself against her lips making them both release sounds of pleasure. He pulled back enough to look at her in the eyes. She nodded her head, he kissed her as he pressed in. Her walls were extremely tight, and her face showed a slight pinch. He understood that she probably hadn't been with anyone in a very long time. He took his time inching into her until he was fully in. Her walls contracting tightly around him. She felt like pure heaven. He held himself from moving allowing her to get used to his size. After a moment, he felt her tap his side. He took that as his sign and began to pull back before going back in. After a few slow motions, her hand made contact with his bare ass and squeezed it. He began to speed up feeling her walls squeezing him. Duke felt he was becoming delirious. Never had anything felt this good before. 

"You are mine angel." 

He growled beginning to slam into her. He was happy Rick's door was closed with Bear safely inside. He could only imagine how loud they are being, but he didn't care. He finally felt something real, something worth grasping and damn all to hell who interfere. He gripped her chin making her unfocused eyes meet his. "Say it Tala.. Say you're mine."

She moaned feeling him snap his hips into her. He continued to work her sweet spot. She clearly was lost in the passion. "I'm yours Duke."

With that, he lost his sanity. His hips working faster, hitting her harder but she took all he was giving. He felt her walls constrict almost painfully and knew she was close. "Cum on me Tala.. give it to me."

She moaned again before the familiar quiver raked through her and her walls vibrated against his dick. He moaned feeling it triggering his own release. He continued pumping into her not ready to lose this connection... Not ready for this moment to end. As he began to slow, he looked down at her to find her gentle eyes already looking up at him. God help me. Rather than pulling out, he stilled inside her relaxing against her. His forehead going down to press against her own. His eyes closed as he collected this moment to memory. Inhaling deeply, he captured her scent. He couldn't think of anything he wanted more in this world than her. 

Her fingers began to brush through the back of his hair making him feel more relaxed. He laid his head down in the crevice of her neck loving how her fingers threaded through his hair. He began feeling drowsy, his last thought being. 

"I can't lose you."

Unbeknownst to Duke, he said it out loud. Tala stilled hearing his words. Her heart hammered in her chest. Duke had fallen asleep opening his mouth slightly, his breathing tickling her neck. Her mind began running a mile a minute but all she could do was wrap her arms around him and hold on to him... just hoping he wouldn't remember that in the morning.