Seductive Suspect - Page 31

Adam stroked the back of my thigh, lifting my leg over his hip. He penetrated my pussy, his wide head pushing inside. When our bodies reconnected, we stayed motionless for an infinite moment. I held him in place, marveling at how I seemed to be made for him. In that instant, nothing else mattered besides the two of us.

He slowly rocked into me. Faint flutters prickled at the ends of my nerves. Another gentle pulse intensified the pleasurablebuzz. I looped my arms underneath his to embrace him and tucked my head into his shoulder.

“Uh-uh.” With one hand on my cheek, he guided my face back to meet his gaze. “Look at me. I want to see you this time.”

A stronger thrust caused me to cry out in surprise. I clenched my knees around him, drawing him farther in. Mirroring his movements, I caressed his jaw, drawing my thumb from his coarse stubble to his velvety lips. All my senses were in overdrive, every impression magnified.

Eyes locked together with mine, he buried his cock deep inside me again. The air whisked out of my lungs, and a new kind of apprehension churned in my mind. In this incredible, intimate moment, I was left exposed and vulnerable to him. I swore he saw inside my head and read my every thought. It had been so long since I’d allowed someone to get so close to me, but I’d promised myself to discard all fears for the night.

His advances increased in speed and force. I could have stared into those dazzling hazel eyes for eternity, but the impending climax beckoned to me. Closing my eyes, I surrendered, letting my head roll against his palm. Where my first orgasm with him had been primal and volatile, this one rippled through me in a series of peaceful quivers. I spasmed around his throbbing cock, then sighed as all tension flowed out of me.

A tender kiss brought me back to reality. “You are so beautiful when you come,” Adam whispered, running his fingers through my hair.

His words never failed to send a rush of heat to my cheeks. I draped my arm over him and smiled. “Maybe you bring out the best in me.”

He laughed, pulling me in for a hug. “I can’t take too much credit for how wonderful you are.”

Stifling a yawn, I nestled alongside him, my head heavy on thepillow. “And speaking of good things, I might actually get some sleep tonight.”

“I hope so.” His body curved into a perfect fit against mine. “I don’t care if we doze off now or stay awake until dawn. Just know you’re safe here with me.”

I believed him.

Day Five

Chapter Ten

Sunlight streamed in through the windows, penetrating the dense wall of evergreen trees surrounding the lodge. The hazy golden rays inspired contrasting feelings. The worst of the storms may have been behind us, but despite the blue skies outside, I knew we weren’t out of danger yet. Every other time I’d allowed hope to rekindle inside me, I’d been disappointed and defeated.

This time, though, something was different. Beside me, Adam stirred, his arms still loosely folded around me. “Good morning,” he murmured.

“Morning. I hope I didn’t wake you.”

“Nah, I’ve been up for a few minutes.” He stroked my shoulder. “I didn’t want to let you go yet.”

I inhaled, breathing in the scent of his skin. “I wish we could stay here like this all day.”

“Me, too.” His smile faded. “Unfortunately, I think we’d be pretty easy targets in this state.”

“Agreed.” Rolling onto my back, I sighed. “I guess I should go get ready, and we can meet up with the others.”

Adam stayed in bed and watched me collect my clothing. I pulled on my pajamas and located my sneakers underneath the dresser. When I moved toward the door to the balcony, he sat up, the covers bunched around his waist. “Wait, Veronica. Before you go…”

I stood in front of him, one eyebrow arched.

He leaned forward, staring up at me with those gorgeous gold-flecked eyes. “If something bad does happen today, I just wanted to—”

“No. Don’t say it.” I shook my head. “I like your other ideas better, the ones where you talk about a future beyond thishorrible place.”

“Okay, then.” The tension in his jaw softened. “I hope last night doesn’t turn out to be a one-time thing. Coffee, hiking, chess…all those plans weren’t empty talk. Anything and everything you want, we’ll do it together.” He rubbed at the stubble on his cheek. “Assuming you feel the same way, of course.”

I took his face into both of my hands and kissed him. “I do. And thank you for indulging me.” Straightening, I stepped back and reached for the doorknob. “I’ll see you in a little while.”

Back in my own room, I turned on the shower and hopped inside. The warm water running over my skin reminded me of Adam’s intimate touch, and I smiled, working the soap into a lather. My sister had been right, for once. Who knew I’d actually meet someone interesting at an event like this? I imagined her laughter ringing in my head when she heard the details, and I hoped she didn’t gloat too much.

I joined the rest of the group at the bottom of the stairs. “So, what’s the plan for today?” Adam asked. “Do we want to attempt getting down the mountain while the weather’s nice, or stay here until we know it’s safe?”

Isabel’s nose twitched. “Neither option sounds appealing. I don’t want to be stuck here any longer, but I don’t want to risk one of you shoving me off a cliff or something.”