“I don’t want you to.” She widened her legs to accommodate him as he nestled between them.
He dipped his head to capture her mouth in a long, hard kiss. Her skin came alive with foreign sensations. Not even during those beautiful days with Jacob, she’d felt so desperate with desire. Her nipples hardened, and her toes curled. His tongue conquered her mouth unapologetically. The kiss was firm and dominant, but there was care in the way he stroked her jaw and held her waist, causing her spine to wilt.
She tightened her legs around him and rolled her hips forwards. The buttons of her shirt fell prey to his expert fingers. The bandage was removed with efficiency without her feeling any discomfort. Only then, he paused to admire her. His hungry stare, so different from the clinical one he’d given her in the past days, had made her feel self-conscious. Not anymore. She shuddered when he fondled her breast with infinite tenderness. His thumb rubbed her nipple, sending pleasant shivers down her spine.
She arched her back as much as her sore muscles would allow. He changed the rhythm of his ministration and pinched her nipple harder.
“Yes,” she cried out. “Harder please.”
He obliged, adding his hot, velvety mouth to her sensitive peak.
Too good. She sank her teeth into her bottom lip and tangled her fingers through his thick hair as he tongued her breast. She shivered again when he drew her nipple into his mouth and sucked on it gently. A long moan escaped her. Every inch of her body tingled with sensations.
He bunched up her skirt and ran a reverent hand over her leg. Wetness damped her between her thighs. A trembling sigh left her as he moved his fingers along the slit of her drawers.No man had ever touched her like that, certainly not Jacob who hadn’t shown any interest in pleasuring her.
She hitched a breath. He growled deep in his throat, sinking his fingers inside her. The delightful invasion sent her pulse into a frenzy as his thumb drew circles over her sensitive nub. She gripped his solid shoulders, worried that if she said anything, the pleasure might vanish.
He rubbed her slowly, staring at her face. “Do you like it?”
“Goodness, yes.”
He kept stroking her with lazy circles, scattering kisses on her neck. His stubble scratched her delicate skin in the most delightful way. He brushed her nipples with his lips, and she couldn’t stop a cry.
She gasped as energy roared within her unexpectedly. It was a heated flare coursing through her. She muffled her scream by burying her face in the crook of his neck. His heady, masculine scent added another ounce of pleasure to the fantastic moment.
He kissed her neck and cheek. “Scream as much as you want.”
The release both energised and tired her, but she wanted more. Having taken only a taste wasn’t enough. She fumbled with the buttons of his trousers until his erection sprang free. He jolted when she wrapped her fingers around him and moved her hand up and down his length.
“Please, Ethan.”
His reply was another savage kiss made of thrusts of his tongue, bites, and grazing teeth. Instant wetness. Her need burst out again as if she hadn’t had a release a moment ago.
“Please,” she begged and didn’t care. She spread her legs as widely as possible while he moved closer to her heat with predatory grace.
“Cora.” It sounded like a growl, and she liked it. The blunt tip of his shaft stroked her entrance.
She trembled in anticipation, panting, but he didn’t take her.
“Are you sure?” he asked, his breath feathering her skin. “You are sore and delicate.”
“It’s the only thing I can give you.” She urged him closer, but he didn’t move. In fact, he stiffened.
“What?” There was an icy note in his voice that broke the spell.
She closed her eyes for a moment, realising too late what she’d said. “I didn’t mean…”
“I told you I don’t want anything from you,” he said in a sharp tone. “Certainly not your body. Is this a payment?” he said the last word with disgust.
“No, no.” She put her hands on his chest. “It came out wrong.”
“Explain then.”
“I want you. I really do. It’s that I also think this is the only thing I have to offer you because I have nothing else to give.” Heaven. She was making a mess. She blamed all the powerful emotions she’d experienced in the past few weeks. They confused her.
A shadow crossed his face. He buttoned himself up and wrapped the bandage around her chest with his usual speed and efficiency.
“Ethan, I didn’t mean to offend you,” she whispered.
