His jaw ticks. "Anything?"
"Yes." The word comes out breathy and desperate, and I don't even care.
"Take off your shoes." The second they hit the floor he presses the start button and sets his phone on the table. I'm suddenly hyper aware that the only furniture in the room is the small desk and chair, the dresser and stool…and the bed.
My squeal pierces the silence as Thane lifts me into the air. He lies across the bed with his boots hanging off the end and pulls me on top of him. Our lips meet in a kiss that quickly turns fiery, his hands roaming all over my back, my hips, my thighs. My fingers slide into the back of his hair as the kiss deepens, our tongues dancing together, bodies shifting to explore every single point of contact.
There is a secret fire inside this man. On the surface, he’s steady and calm. Quiet. Probably a loner. But the second he's given permission to go wild, he does. I can feel the evidence of his arousal swelling under me. My legs spread as instinct takes over and I grind down on him. My breath catches when I realize how big he is. Not just the firm erection as I slide my panties up and down his jeans: his thick arms, massive torso, every single thing about him is huge.
His hands slip under the hem of my loose dress to caress the back of my thigh and my lower back.
"So gorgeous," he groans, lifting his hips to grind his cock against my pussy. "Your nipples are hard," he rasps. "Can feel them right through this nightgown or dress or whatever it is.” His eyes blaze. "I don't know fashion, but anything that's comfortable and gives me easy access to your body is a great idea."
We sink into the kiss again, my mind reeling. I barely know this man, but this is so intimate…his thick cock grinding against the wet seam of my panties, his hand cupping my ass, moving my body around to please him more. My tongue explores his as he breathes in every gasp, every cry, and I lose myself in the most sensual kiss of my life.
The second the alarm rings, his hands on me tighten, holding me even closer. His body rocks against me three more times, the delicious pressure igniting an unknown level of lust deep inside me. Mmm… If he did that ten to twenty more times, I would climax right here with both of us fully clothed.
My shriek of surprise is more like a chirp as his thick arms lift me and set me on my feet. He reaches over and turns off the alarm before standing up, grimacing as he adjusts his jeans. His deep brown eyes stare into mine with such longing that my heart tightens in my chest. His fingers dance along the side of my neck, then slip into the back of my hair.
"So beautiful," he murmurs. "Smart and sweet and sexy as hell.” Thane hands me the phone. "Would you please put your number in there for me?"
As soon as I do, he pockets it, then kisses the top of my head. "I hope your work goes well. Talk to you tomorrow, beautiful."
Then he disappears, leaving the room feeling empty.
If that alarm hadn't gone off, I wouldn’t have stopped Thane from doing whatever he wanted…because it's exactly what I want as well.
5
THANE
Thank goodness I’m way ahead of my self-imposed deadlines. There's no way I can work full tilt now that Audra is in my life.
Wait.Isshe in my life?
I step outside and breathe in the fresh mountain forest air to clear my spinning mind. Sipping my first morning coffee, I stare across the back yard, watching some squirrels play a game of tag. I don't want to play games with Audra. This is a time to be very clear about every detail.
Women like men who take charge and have a plan. I think. That's what I've read. Once I'm on my second mug of coffee, I lean across the kitchen island and scroll through the community listings before sending a text.
Good morning, beautiful. I bet you've been up for hours working. I think you’ve earned a break. Do you have plans for this afternoon?
She answers almost instantly, thank goodness.
Audra: Good morning! Although it's almost noon. No plans, but you’re right, I do need a break. What did you have in mind?
Maybe cruising by a very important art event, then having dinner?
Audra: Sounds good.
Cool. Pick you up in…an hour?
Audra: I'll be ready.
I hesitate before sending another message.
Yesterday could have been considered a recording hangout. I want to make it clear that today is an official date. Unless you would prefer another hangout?
My breath stops as I watch the floating dots.