Official Description:
Some compositions have the power to expose even the most promising talents as merely promising; every last note will be judged. One dare not even begin an attempt unless one’s heart is overflowing with love. The prelude to a concerto. One-shot. B/E, AH.
Word Count: 4,185
Branching Inward is one of my favorite stories, so I knew as soon as I saw this new one-shot by LifeInTheSnow, I had to read it. It’s well-written and erotic and does everything a one-shot is supposed to do, telling us a snapshot story that we can enjoy and reread over and over again. Trust me, this is one you’ll want to reread.
The story starts out with Edward and Bella at dinner when they notice another couple.
[dcs_p]“She has beautiful posture.”[/dcs_p]
[dcs_p]“Yes, she does.” I realized what it was I noticed: her body was totally attuned to his. As subdued as they both were, she seemed enthralled with his every movement. “I think she’s his sub.”[/dcs_p]
[dcs_p]A glimmer of surprise swept across Edward’s features. He turned his head again to watch them walk out. The woman held her head high, her long neck displaying a plain velvet ribbon choker. “You know, you might be right. I suppose it’s possible.”[/dcs_p]
[dcs_p]“They’re strangers, right? It’s fun to imagine stories for people sometimes.”[/dcs_p]
[dcs_p]“Is that something that interests you?”[/dcs_p]
This starts them on their journey into control, and jesuschrist am I glad we get to go along for the ride.
[dcs_p]His face was unmistakable. Dark, slightly narrowed eyes. Lips pursed slightly, curled up with just a hint of arrogance: he was keeping a secret. And…wait for it…the sideways slide of his lower jaw. A decision.[/dcs_p]
[dcs_p]I gasped. “Here? Now?”[/dcs_p]
[dcs_p]“Oh, we’ve already begun.” He leaned against the stone counter, arms folded across his chest. “Trust, Bella.”[/dcs_p]
[dcs_p]The hairs on the back of my neck stood up. Not fear. Excitement.[/dcs_p]
[dcs_p]“It starts with the way you trust me. You don’t know what I’ve said to that woman out there—whether she’s assured me of privacy or why she would do such a thing. I’m putting you in a position to trust me—to trust that I’ve taken care of it. Do you?”[/dcs_p]
[dcs_p]I swallowed, feeling my heart racing. “I do.”[/dcs_p]
I love this story because it’s hot.
[dcs_p]Holy Christ. I felt his lips brush against that same spot on my hip, a feather-light whisper, then softly insistent. I felt the wetness of his tongue and the hard ridge of his teeth pass across my hip and trace down my hip bone just enough to pull a groan out of me.[/dcs_p]
I also love this because it gives us such insight into their relationship. We know they’ve been together for awhile, but not because LifeInTheSnow bombards us with too many details. She gives us just enough to enjoy the story and to believe in the trust they’ve established.
Did I mention that it’s hot?
[dcs_p]“Wait. This won’t do.” He leaned back, arms straightening, and I watched his gaze travel down to my feet.[/dcs_p]
[dcs_p]“Your heels are sinking into the carpet—it’s taking two inches off these legs of yours, and…this angle…is not what I want.” He held my hips firmly, tilting them back and forth, arching my spine. He leaned forward again and breathed into my ear. “You’re not used to me objectifying you, are you? It sets you on edge.”[/dcs_p]
[dcs_p]I closed my eyes slowly, taking a moment to regroup. I was on fire, every nerve ending lit up like so many sparking embers all over my body. I was ready to beg him to fuck me. And he knew it. He held my gaze in the mirror, watching the storm of emotions washing over my face.[/dcs_p]
Concerto no 21 in C Major is a great story, with realistic dialogue, smoking hotness, and a couple that loves and respects each other. I really love it and think you will, too!
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