“What about dinner?”
“Dinner can wait.”
I eased off the counter, immediately kicking off my boots. Or at least trying to. When I failed, the next glare was even more defiant than I’d seen to date. But without asking, she dropped to her knees, untying my boots and tugging on the first one.
Watching her performing the task was enough to push my libido into overdrive. She wasn’t paying any attention to the growing bulge between my legs, her entire concentration on remaining gentle. When both were off, she pressed one hand against my leg, her slight gasp indicating she experienced the same intoxicating jolt of current that I’d felt.
With jerking actions as she stood, she was suddenly off balance, tossed into my arms. Her body was at an angle, which hadmy groin pressed against her stomach. The warm blush flowing across her jaw was a blatant invitation that I’d need to ignore.
Regrouping, she pushed herself away.
“Finish undressing.”
Before I did, I removed the weapon from where I’d slipped it behind my back into the waistband. As I placed it on the counter, I noticed from the corner of my eye she’d become fixated on the gun. Enough so her breath was hitched. I also placed the keys to the communications room beside the Sig Sauer, the temptation making her lick her lips.
“You do realize there are six highly trained men outside who are ensuring our safety. Yes?”
“Yes, so I’ve heard.”
“And perhaps I wasn’t very clear but you’re not to try and leave the grounds.”
Another little snort that she tried to cover up. “I think that goes without saying.”
“I’m very glad to hear that since I don’t like anyone disobeying my orders.”
Was that a shiver coursing through her luscious body? I believe it was.
When she didn’t turn around, I unbuckled my belt, taking my time to do so while her chest rose and fell from the stress. Which I found highly comical. As I unbuttoned my jeans, unable to hide my own amusement, she cinched her eyes shut. She was lost in thought or in plotting, taking several seconds to realize I’d pushed the dense material over my hips.
The next wave of embarrassment was swift and strong, a gasp rushing past her lips as she spun away from me with such determination she almost tripped on the bathmat.
In a world where my recreational time allowance was measured in the hours I could count on one hand, the enjoyment of peeling away layers was refreshing. Perhaps it was dangerous in more than just one aspect of my life, but I had no intention of making any changes tonight.
I also sensed she wasn’t in the mood for any other type of games. Not that I considered what I hungered for from her a game.
Not by a long shot.
Not only did I crave her touch, but I needed her sweet pussy as I did the air around me to breathe. I’d whispered that to myself before. Hadn’t I?
When I was completely undressed, I tossed my clothes near her feet on purpose.
“Go ahead. Get in the shower.” Her command was delicious and so perfectly timed.
“Not without you,” I told her.
“What?” My announcement caught her off guard. She threw herself toward me, immediately guarding her eyes. “I’m not getting in the shower. I mean I will shower later, but not right now.”
“Would that be because you’ve figured out that with the frosted glass and with me being in the shower for a few minutes, you could steal my weapon and the keys to the communications room that I have no doubt you located while uncovering the furniture? With the system turned off, twilight settling in, youwould stand a much better chance of escaping.” I walked closer, crowding her space and she was doing her best to keep some sense of distance between us. “And how fortunate that you know the area and if I had to guess, there are at least a few people you knew when you lived in the area, enough to beg for their help.”
Her entire face was pinched, her eyes capable of lighting a fire.
“All you’d need to do is pout like you’re doing now while begging for help. Isn’t that what you had planned?”
“I did not. As your physician, I’m concerned about your welfare.”
“Why is it that I don’t believe you?” I slowly slipped my hand under the back of her hair, stroking her soft skin. “Ah, yes, because cameras don’t lie. And my instinct is never wrong. You tried to escape while I was changing. Now, as you might imagine, that makes me very unhappy. Therefore, I will follow your instructions of taking a shower but only if you join me.”
“I’m not going to do that. But I promise I’ll stay in the bathroom. I wasn’t trying to escape. I just needed some air. That’s it.”
