Alex loved her. Heart and soul, he loved her.
For the first time, Eden found herself wishing he possessed the same gift. If he did, he’d be able to see she loved him, too.
The longer she touched him, the stronger the images became. Memories morphed into what she could only assume were fantasies, and Eden felt herself becoming aroused from those alone.
Through Alex’s mind’s eye, she saw the two of them together. Naked and in bed. Arms and legs tangling with one another’s while they made sweet, passionate love.
Eden’s core began to swell and ache. She could almost feel his body on top of hers as he thrust his hips forward, rhythmically moving his hard, impressive cock in and out of her wet heat.
Lost in the fantasy Alex’s mind had created, her heart raced, and her breaths released in hard, short pants.
Still consumed by the erotic scene, Eden not only saw Alex’s hand reach between their bodies, she could actuallyfeelhis fingers as they began swirling around her swollen clit.
The image filled with bright, flashing white lights, and Eden’s knees began to quiver beneath her as Fantasy Alex brought her to the brink of an explosive climax.
Overcome with pleasure, her knees buckled and started to give way. Unable to hold herself up, Eden’s hand slid limply from his chest. She would have dropped to the floor had Alex not reacted so quickly.
With his arms wrapped around her waist, he held on tightly to keep her from falling. “Whoa,” he soothed. “Easy, there.”
Chest heaving, Eden allowed her eyes to flutter open. From the concern etched all over his handsome face, it was clear he had no idea what had almost happened.
You almost brought yourself to orgasm right in front of him. That’s what almost happened.
No,Alexalmost brought her to orgasm. He just didn’t know it.
“You okay?” he asked worriedly.
Was she? Eden had to stop and think for a moment. Mentally, she was still reeling from the knowledge that the man she’d been harboring feelings for loved her back.
Up until a few minutes ago, she was sure Alex’s silence these past two years meant he didn’t care for her at all. Now she understood he’d kept his distance to protect her. A thought that made her want to both strangle and kiss him all at the same time.
Physically she was weak. This wasn’t new to her. Using her gift almost always left her feeling drained, usually for several hours. Longer, if the emotions she experienced were negative.
Something new was the painful ache present between her thighs. Never before had she gotten a vision that had turned her on the way Alex’s fantasy had.
It would serve the stubborn man right if she stripped down this very second and made him finish what his mind had started.
When her tired eyes met his again, Eden realized he was still looking down at her expectantly, waiting for an answer.
What was the question, again? Oh, yeah.
“I’m fine.” She cleared her throat. “Sorry.”
Like a cloud of smoke dissipating into the air, the fantasy slowly faded from her mind. The bright light lingered a little longer, but with his arms holding her in such a protective manner, the softer, warmer colors began to seep through.
“Are you sure?” he asked, still obviously worried about her.
“Yeah.” Eden nodded. “I’m good.”
When she stood a little straighter, Alex assumed it was cue to release his hold. The disappointment she felt took Eden by surprise.
Normally, she went through life doing everything she could to avoid making personal contact with other people. The knowledge that this man wanted her as much as she did him was a total game-changer.
Alex’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed nervously. “So.” His dark blue eyes stared back at her. “I guess, now you know.”
Eden nodded.
An adorable blush began to creep behind the dark scruff covering his chiseled jaw. “I, uh…”
