Page 62 of Sicilian Sunset


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All my previous reservations evaporate, the light evening breeze carrying them away on my exhale. And then, as I inhale, nothing but pure desire fills my lungs.

Tiero’s hands slide gently to my face, holding my cheeks as if I was the most precious, the most delicate thing in the universe.

He pulls me even closer, a move obliterating my every thought. My hands rise to curl around his neck, one venturing into his soft hair, grabbing it and holding on tight.

Like everything with him, the kiss is strangely familiar, yet strikingly new.

His lips are so soft yet have a firmness to them that’s surprising.

I’m lost in the sensations as Tiero licks along the seam of my lips, asking for entry. I moan and open up eagerly, his tongue delicately slipping into my mouth.

The hum beneath my skin kicks up to a buzz when his tongue finds mine. Tentatively at first, growing bolder with each flick, he begins a sensual slow dance—stroking, teasing me.

Succumbing completely, I melt and fall head over heels into this seductive waltz, the rhythm set by the wild beat of our hearts.

The fire that’s unleashed burns hot and spreads through my entire body at lightning speed. Most of all, I feel it between my legs.

I let my hands slide down over his broad back, his muscles ripple in response. His arms tighten around me as our kiss deepens. It’s still slow, as if he’s fully savoring me like I’m the world’s finest dessert.

Insatiable longing takes over. I want his lips on every inch of my body, his hands caressing my skin, his husky voice whispering sweet nothings into my ear. My body releases a gush of cream, and the piece of lace between my legs is uncomfortable against my hot flesh.

Tremors rush through me as Tiero’s unmistakable erection presses against my abdomen.

I did this!

I did this to this powerful man.

The smile spreading across my face is genuine and triumphant as an unfamiliar power surges through my veins. I’m not sure anymore who’s seducing whom.

Tiero is melting beneath my touch, and I’m melting right along with him. His lips leave mine, and he grazes them along the side of my neck, his hands still holding me prisoner.

Oh my, this man knows how to seduce.

Unexpectedly, that thought triggers me. It’s like being doused in cold water.

What am I doing?!

The little voice inside my head chooses this moment to warn me of the inevitable heartache.

I can’t do this.

No matter how good this feels.

With great effort, I pull away. My knees are wobbly, and Tiero steadies me.

Reality crashes back into my consciousness.

And just like that, my reservations are back, returned on the wings of a boomerang.

I clear my throat, looking away in order to gather my wits.

Pretending to straighten out wrinkles on my dress, I mutter, “Umm… it’s gotten late. I should get going.”

My body is screaming at me, ‘You fool, what are you doing? That was magical. Go back, go back, go back.’

But I ignore her and instead say with as much composure as I can, “Grazie, Tiero. I had a wonderful evening.”

“So did I, princess,” he says with a voice so husky I hardly recognize it.

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