Page 39 of Captivating the Earl (Lords and Ladies in Love 5)

She licked very dry lips at the sight of his erection. His member stood tall and swollen, veins pulsing under the skin. She reached out, mesmerized by the strange object, and wrapped her hand around it. Her eyes flew to Hawk’s face as he sucked in air through his teeth.

“Is it all right if I touch it?”

“Oh, yes, sweeting, definitely all right.”

Unbidden, she leaned in and kissed the tip, spongy and warm.

“No, sweetheart, don’t do that.” He pulled her up and held her head as he plundered her mouth. Slowly, he eased her back until she was once again lying on the bed with him covering part of her with his warm body.

“I’m not sure what to do. I don’t want to do the wrong thing.”

“Ah, my love. I shall teach you all you need to know.” He stared into her eyes, his dark eyelashes lowering as he gently took her mouth in another searing kiss.

Chapter Seventeen

Hawk cupped Lizzie’s breast and circled his thumb over the nipple. She sighed softly and pushed further into his hand. He loved how responsive she was, and the incredible beauty hidden under her clothes. Although she hadn’t believed him, it was true she was the most beautiful woman he’d ever bedded.

Even before he had become steeped in dissipation after Monica’s death, he had never formed a relationship with a woman before taking her to bed. That was the reason, he told himself, why Lizzie appealed to him so much, and why he found her more beautiful and desirable than any other woman.

He had come to know her. Her intelligence, personality, her quirks, her likes and dislikes. She had cried in his arms twice and shared her fears and sorrows. Due to the situation she was in now, she depended wholly on him for protection, and that was a heady—albeit frightening—feeling. She was not merely a lovely body to enjoy for pleasure, and then let go, but a woman who had captivated him long before this encounter in bed. She was what he’d been missing.

The question remained—was he good enough for her? Could he take care of her and not disappoint?

Pushing those doubts aside, he wanted to make this the absolute best experience for Lizzie, which would be a challenge with her being a virgin. He’d never bedded an innocent before and had never expected to do so until his wedding night.

Now that was a thought to push aside.

He allowed his hand to wander over her curves. Soft skin, silky, scented with something both sweet and spicy.

“I love how you feel under my hand. I could spend days just looking at you and running my hand over your curves, kissing every sweet spot on your body.” His hand moved lower, and he rested his palm on her hip, drawing her against him. “Time for more kisses.”

Her welcoming smile hardened him further. Her small hand rested on his chest, where she swirled her fingertip in the hairs there, tugging on them gently. He nibbled on her lips, sucked, soothed, and kissed her again. As much as he wanted to proceed further, he enjoyed kissing her too much.

Another surprise.

He’d always made sure his partners were well satisfied, but kissing had never been a priority. With Lizzie he could spend hours on her mouth alone. But it was time to move along since she was shifting her body, pressing her sex against his leg, telling him in her innocence that she needed more.

Lowering his body, he spread her legs and settled between them, taking her breast into his mouth, sucking hard on the dusky pink pearly nub. He scraped his teeth over her nipple. Lizzie drew in a deep breath. “You like that, do you?”

“Yes. Oh, yes.”

He grinned and moved down further, despite her plea not to stop. He had other, more interesting ways to pleasure her. He kissed the skin below her breasts, swirled his tongue in her belly button, and continued down. She rocked against his body, pressing her core against him. When he finally reached his destination, his eyes scanned her body to see her eyes snap open as she shifted to prop herself up on her elbows. “What are you doing?”

“Relax, sweetheart, I’m going to take you on a ride. Hold on, lie back, and relax.” He spread her legs wider, then his mouth sought her center, his tongue licking, his lips sucking.

Lizzie’s hands fisted the sheets as her head thrashed back and forth. “Oh, my. I’m not sure if this is proper, but it does feel quite good.”

He could not help his grin at her response. So fresh and honest. Another first for him, since his partners of late had been jaded widows and well-worn opera dancers, pretending enthusiasm.

“Goodness, something strange is happening, Hawk.” Lizzie’s legs stiffened, and she thrashed even harder, pressing against his mouth.

“Come for me, darling. Let go, I will catch you.” He shifted and draped her legs over his shoulders so he could see her face, enjoy her as she found her release. “That’s it, my love. Enjoy the journey. There’s more to come.”

A low keening sound came from her throat as she closed her eyes tightly and pressed up against his mouth. “Hawk!”

He continued until her body stopped shuddering and all her muscles relaxed.

He eased her legs down. “Now it is my turn.” He crawled up her body and brushed the damp curls off her forehead.