“I want you, Evan.”
Chapter Eighteen
Evan
Evan’s heart flippedat her words. She wanted him. Him. Did it mean she also had feelings of love for him?
“I want you, too, more than anything, love.”
With a giggle, she cupped his balls. “I could tell.”
He let out a low, guttural sound of pleasure as their lips pressed together again. Their heated embrace continued as he backed her toward the settee by the fire. The flickering flames cast a warm, golden glow that danced across their entangled bodies. With a strong yet tender hold, he lifted her effortlessly and settled her onto his lap.
As his lips trailed from her mouth to her jawline and collarbone, he nipped her and ran his tongue along the places to soothe them.
“I’m releasing your hair,” he murmured, his voice husky and filled with anticipation.
He tugged at the ribbon that held her hair captive, allowing her luscious locks to cascade down her back. The silky strands tickled his fingertips as they cascaded through his hands.
She tugged at his cravat and discarded it, the fabric floating through the air before landing behind them. Shifting her hand underneath his coat, she pushed it off his shoulders. He helped her to rid him of it and his short coat. As she trailed her tongue up his neck, the faint scent of vanilla from her hair intoxicated his senses and his cock throbbed. She captured his earlobe between her teeth, eliciting alow growl from him. His head tilted back, exposing his neck to her eager lips. Her fingers skillfully worked the buttons of his shirt, the anticipation building.
His voice, rough with desire, broke through the haze. “Please tell me I get to undress you.”
“Good things come to those who wait.” Kissing his neck, she pushed his shirt down his arms and soon it joined the other garments.
He groaned, and she slid her fingers down his chest and stomach until she reached his falls. He put his hand over hers.
“My turn.”
His desire to see her and touch her was overwhelming.
In response, she leaned in and kissed him, their mouths melding together as she massaged the muscles on his chest.
Breaking their kiss, he set her on her feet. Evan rid himself of his boots and socks as fast as he could before taking her in his arms. He pushed her dressing robe off her shoulders and let it fall to the floor. He kissed her left shoulder and pulled the ribbon ties of her night rail strap with his teeth. The one side fell and exposed her ample breast.
He cupped her and ran his thumb over the tight bud, pulling a moan from her lips. “Yes, Evan.” He dipped his head, his tongue flicking her nipple before he greedily took it into his mouth, a loud cry escaping her lips.
“You must be quiet, love,” Evan whispered.
With delicate precision, he focused his attention on the other strap of her night rail, his tongue teasingly tracing circles around her nipple. The soft fabric of her garment slid down her hips, revealing her supple form in all its naked glory. As it pooled at her feet, Evan grasped her hands, his eyes glistening with desire, and took a step back to appreciate the sight before him, illuminated by the fire’s warm flickering glow.
“I know you don’t like compliments,” he said, “but I assure you that you are the most beautiful, perfect, captivating woman there everwas or will be. I can’t believe you will be mine.” To curb any attempt to argue with him, he kissed her again, then urged her to sit on the settee.
He knelt to the floor, positioning himself between her parted legs. Her breath quickened as she leaned forward to meet his lips in a passionate kiss. When he broke their kiss, his tongue and lips began their sensual exploration of her body.
Starting with the delicate skin of her neck, he left a trail of warm kisses and gentle nibbles, eliciting soft moans from her lips. Moving down to her breasts, he caressed them with his mouth before shifting her torso back to rest against the back of the settee. This new position granted him full access to her stomach, which he lavished with tender kisses and teasing licks, savoring the taste of her skin. Continuing his journey downward, he inched ever closer to his destination.
Pushing her legs open wider, he flicked her delicate pearl with his tongue. She moaned and clasped her hand over her mouth. “Shall I continue?”
She nodded.
“Good to know I can render you speechless.”
He didn’t tease her any longer and returned his attention to tasting her. Licking and circling her pearl before dipping his tongue inside her while she shook and stifled her moans. The moment his finger entered her, her body responded immediately, her hips moving rhythmically. She was so wet and ready for him, and he was unable to resist any longer.
Evan stood before her and pulled her to join him. “We should move to the bed.”
She licked her lips, and his cock jumped.
