Page 17 of Hades’ Revenge

“That’s understandable.” I set the glass on the desk. “It’s been a long time since I've been with a virgin. I’ll try to remember my manners.”

“I thought you didn’t have manners.”

“I’m morally bankrupt, remember?” I took off my shoes and socks, pushing them under the desk with my foot before grasping one of her legs. “You have remarkable taste in shoes.”

“I love stilettos.” She dropped her gaze to my fingers as I untied the straps on her shoes. “I bought those today to commemorate my first time.”

“I should have bought them for you.” I slipped them off her delicate feet, admiring her perfect toes.

“I can buy my own stuff.” She giggled when I trailed my fingers along her calf. “I’m a modern girl.”

“If you were my girl, you’d never have to buy your own shoes again.” I shimmied my hands under her dress. “I’d give you anything you desired.”

“There’s only one thing I desire right now, and it isn’t shoes.” She smoothed her hands over my chest as she stared into my eyes. “I don’t want to lose my nerve.”

“I’ll try to be gentle.” I cupped her cheek in my hand and kissed her, savoring the taste of her mouth as she unbuttoned my shirt. As my lips connected with hers, I tugged my shirt from my waistband and helped her remove it.

“You don’t have to be gentle, but I do need you to be patient.”

“I’m not a very patient man, but for you, I’ll try.” She had turned my life upside down in a matter of days. Being with someone like her was out of character for me. I was careful when choosing who I shared my bed with. Years of mistrust and betrayal had turned my heart to stone.

I didn’t crave attachments or companionship. Sex was enough. That wasn’t the case with Capri. She was different. We were different.

“No one has ever kissed me the way you do.” She spread her legs when I reached under her dress and gripped the sides of her panties. “You make me feel like I’m the only woman you want to kiss.”

“That’s because you are the only woman I want.” I slid her panties down her legs. “I’ll show you just how much I want you.” The flame inside her burned hotter than any woman I had ever been with. Her innocence drew me to her, but her spirit held me there.

Get ahold of yourself! She is not your future. She’s just a way to put the past behind you.

I guided her off the desk and to the sitting area by the large window that overlooked the ocean. She was with me to satisfy an urge she had to fulfill before she went back home. I obliged her because it was a way for me to make peace with what had happened almost twenty years ago. A mutual encounter that benefitted both of us. Nothing more.

I tossed some throw pillows from the couch onto the floor and spread out a large throw over the plush rug. She pressed her lips to the back of my shoulder as she flattened her hands along my chest. Her delicate touch awakened all of my demons. Even the ones that I had suppressed for so long, swearing never to let them break free again.

“I’m on the pill,” she whispered. “If you don’t want to use anything.”

Her words tugged at my cock, and as aroused as the thought of taking her bare made me, a flicker of fury raged in my brain. I swirled to face her, taking her chin in my hand and gripping hard.

“Do you think that’s safe?” I scolded her. “You don’t know anything about me, but you’re willing to put yourself in jeopardy?”

“I… I just thought that’s what you would want.”

“It’s exactly what I want, and I can assure you that I’m clean, but you shouldn’t go around offering yourself to men you don’t know without thinking about the consequences.” I glared down at her. “Promise me you won’t make a habit of that.”

“I won’t,” she said. “I know I’m safe with you.”

“Safe from catching a disease.” I nipped at her bottom lip. “But I can’t protect you from everything.”

“So far, you’re doing an excellent job.” She pushed her lips against mine and plunged her tongue inside my mouth, surrendering herself to me.

As we kissed, I untied the straps of her dress from behind her neck, letting go so the silk fell to her feet. I broke the connection between us and stepped back to admire her exposed body.

“Fuck.” I ran my hand through my hair as I took in every glorious inch of her. The caramel highlights in her hair framed her stunning face. “You’re not the only one who has been waiting.” I stroked her neck, moving down to her perky breasts. “I’m not sure one night will be enough.”

She trailed her hands down my abs, lowering her gaze as she reached for my belt. I sucked in a breath when she unbuckled it and dropped to her knees. Staring down at her in that position while she unbuttoned my pants and lowered my zipper caused me to unravel.

She smiled at me before tugging my pants and boxer briefs down my legs. “Can I?” She wrapped her hand around the base of my shaft and licked her eager, red lips.

“You never have to ask my permission to do that.” I threaded my fingers through her glossy locks and brought her head closer to my shaft. I hissed when she took me into her mouth, wasting no time taking my dick as far as she could. She squeezed the base and scraped her teeth along my flesh.