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That didn’t surprise her. She’d seen his authoritative side in the hold. “Is that why you were chosen to command this ship?”
“I command the ship because I am one of the owners. And you, sweetness, are stalling. The choice is simple. Stay here with me or go to the detention level and put up with Jessie until the other ship arrives.” He knew what she’d choose. It was obvious in his subtle smirk.
She wasn’t afraid of being spanked. The founders had used physical punishments on anyone who misbehaved and Eden had a hard time keeping her thoughts to herself. The second half of that alternative, however, was intimidating. Fantasizing about a gorgeous male was one thing. She wasn’t sure she was ready to live out that fantasy with someone like Neloff.
Why not? Don’t be a coward.The voice inside her head suddenly sounded like Ansley. Ansley was bold and brave. Eden always wished she was more like Ansley.
Maybe Ansley had a point. Eden had been seriously curious about sex for years now. This was an opportunity to explore, to feel pleasure that wasn’t delivered by her own fingers. And if she chose to go farther than the first fantasy, it would be her choice.
“I’d like to stay here with you,” she said softly, unable to meet his gaze.
He stood up and closed the distance between them. She still didn’t lift her gaze but his scent reached her nose, surrounding her in exotic spices and woodsy undertones. She inhaled helplessly, needing more of that intoxicating smell.
He curved his fingers under her chin and tilted her head back. “You don’t seem sure. I meant what I said. I will not touch you unless you want to be touched.”
“I desperately want to be touched,” she admitted. “I just…” She licked her lips and averted her eyes.
“Eden, look at me.” His tone was much firmer now.
She shook her head. If he knew she was a virgin, would he send her away?
He grasped her chin and tilted her head back until she looked at him. “Have you ever done this before?”
“I’ve been spanked,” she evaded.
“That’s not what I meant and you know it. Are you a virgin?”
“We all are.” A strange flare of anger propelled the admission past her lips. “The founders wouldn’t let anyone near us. And whenever we left the island, we were supervised.”
“Of course.” He suddenly looked furious and she wasn’t sure why. He released her face and stepped back, shaking his head. “Greedy bastards. Virgins are worth more.”
“What are you talking about? Virgins are worth more to whom?”
Neloff looked at her, eyes narrowing. “There is a female on the other ship who wants to explain everything to you. She is a conduit, but she was raised on Earth just like you. Her name is Raina and she will do a much better job than I ever could.”
Eden was ready for a few hours away from the upheaval that her life had become. The last thing she wanted was to add to the conflict. She was curious about Raina’s big revelation, but she was also willing to wait until she arrived. “Does this change your mind about acting out my fantasies?”
“Fantasies?” He grinned, his gaze sweeping boldly over her body. “Do you have more than one that you would like to fulfill?”
She had many, but she wasn’t ready to describe them. “That depends on how hard you spank me.”
He laughed, crossing his arms over his chest. “Are you hoping for a hard spanking or a playful one?”
“Playful,” she insisted, but she honestly wasn’t sure. She’d never been spanked by someone who attracted her sexually.
“Then let’s begin.” His demeanor changed, becoming stern and commanding. “Remove your clothing. All of it.”
Eden felt her eyes widen and she instinctively shook her head. “Why do I need to be naked for a spanking?”
“You don’t. But you will be naked when I eat your pussy and I see no reason to wait.”
“But—”
“Arguing will make each swat harder,” he warned. “Now do as you’re told.”
Returning to the sofa, she pulled off her boots and tucked the socks down inside so she didn’t lose them. No male had ever seen her unclothed body. Well, Dr. Lorish had during her yearly physicals, but that didn’t count. She stood up and wiggled out of her jeans, careful to leave her panties in place. Her shirt came next, but she hesitated with her bra.
“I don’t think I can do this,” she whispered, but her nipples were pebble-hard and her core ached.
