She smiled and seemed satisfied with that. “Okay. In that case, I think we’d better talk about our so-called engagement.”
“So-called?” He didn’t like the sound of that. Was she having second thoughts?
“I mean… you didn’t actually propose. You just said you wanted me in your life. My mother was the one who took that as a proposal and just assumed I’d say yes.”
“Now I’m confused. Did you want to slow down or something?”
She took another sip of wine. Maybe she needs courage?
“Please, Bliss. Just say whatever you have to say. We can figure this out if we talk and stop assuming things.”
She set her glass down. “Okay. Did you or did you not mean to propose marriage?”
“I didn’t mean to at that moment… surrounded by mostly strangers in the middle of a noisy hallway. I’m not taking it back, though.”
She smiled and looked down at her hand. Ah, she must be wondering about the ring. “I didn’t buy a ring yet, so if you want to help me pick it out…”
“Oh, yes please. I have kind of picky taste in jewelry—especially something I’m going to wear for the rest of my life.”
Whew. Drake grinned, but he still had to ask… “So, is that a ‘yes’?”
“It’s kind of fast, but… hell, yes.”
He chuckled and rose enough to lean across the table and kiss her. “There’s more where that came from, but I don’t think we’re done talking yet.”
“Not by a long shot.”
“Okay. What else did you want to know?”
“Would you be heartbroken if we didn’t go to Hawaii?”
“No. But that’s part of the prize you won, isn’t it?”
“I’m not afraid of flying, but I’m not in love with it, either. I’m sure they’ll understand if I say, ‘No, thanks. Fourteen hours in the sky is just too much.’”
“The judges will be disappointed.”
“That was just for TV. They’ve all got busy schedules and weren’t planning to attend a wedding anywhere, much less in Hawaii. Besides, if any of them really want to go, they can arrange their own vacation.”
“Boy. You’re a hard ass, aren’t you?”
She chuckled. “You’d better believe it. Still want me?”
He reached for her hand. “Very much.”
She glanced over at his bed, which he’d just made before she arrived. “So, can that explanation about Zina wait for a bit?”
“Why? What did you have in mind?” Please be too turned on to wait…
“I’m too horny to wait.”
Close enough. Drake got out of the chair so fast that he almost tipped it over. Still holding her hand, he strode to the bed and kissed her as they fell onto it.
Lying beside her again felt so right. Finally together with no threat of Zina, no cameras, and no fires to put out, it was time they stoked the fire between them.
“I love you, Bliss.”
She sighed. “I love you too.”
She stroked his jaw and then began placing little nibbling kisses along the path where her fingers had trailed.
“Bliss… I have to touch you. More of you. All of you.”
She giggled and began unbuttoning her blouse.
“I’ll do that,” he said.
She smiled and let him undress her. As soon as he’d revealed her beautiful breasts, he dove for one and sucked while he unzipped her jeans. She arched into his mouth and moaned.
“Not fair. I want you naked too.”
“I’ll get there. Don’t worry.”
“Get there now,” she demanded and pulled his T-shirt out of his pants.
He chuckled, jerked his shirt off in one quick move, and tossed it on the floor. His pants soon followed. Bliss didn’t wait for his help and discarded the rest of her clothes too. At last they were skin to skin, in bed and in love.
Bliss gazed at him. His chest rippled with muscles. A light thatch of chest hair arrowed down his tight abdomen. And his cock. My God, the man was impressive. She vividly remembered how it felt when he thrust into her, so hard and so deep.
He kissed her tenderly, then leaned over to do the same to each of her breasts. A soft moan escaped from her lips as her nipples tightened.
“Wait. I want to do something for you first.”
When he looked up at her, his eyes glowed gold. “And what would that be?”
“Lie back, and I’ll show you.”
Drake grinned and did as she asked.
I love a man who doesn’t balk when I want to do something nice for him.
His gaze seemed to glow even more. It was a bit distracting, but where Bliss was going, she wouldn’t see his eyes anyway.
She scooted down and took his thick cock in her hand. He let out a moan and she thought she saw a tiny curl of smoke out of the corner of her eye.
“Are you about to spontaneously combust?”
“Honey, it’s been a few days, and, hey… I need you, bad.”
She stared at his pecs. His strong, muscled chest rose and fell rapidly.
“Is this a good idea? I mean, can you handle the… attention I was planning to give you?”
“If I can’t, I’ll let you know.” He propped his head up on his arm so he could watch. His lips rose on one side in a smug smile.
Her fingers didn’t meet as she gripped his cock, but she stroked up and down as best she could. Meanwhile, she kissed the reddened tip and tongued the slit. His groan of pleasure meant the world to her.
Then she moved so she could lick the length of him, finally taking the head into her mouth. He sucked in a deep breath through his teeth.
She let her tongue swirl around his cock. He tasted salty. She drew him into her mouth deeper, loving the way he arched slightly and groaned. She took him as deep as she could, then applied suction and withdrew.
“Playtime’s over,” he said, grabbing her and pulling her up his body. His mouth crashed down on hers, and his tongue plunged into her mouth.
The room spun and she found herself on her back, her legs spread with Drake over her. His legs were between hers and his cock was poised at her opening.
“I’m sorry about the lack of foreplay. I promise I’ll take care of you better next time.” She noticed his heavy breathing as he spoke.
“Hey, it was entirely my fault.”
He grinned. “Yes, it was.” He dipped two fingers into her channel and said, “You seem ready for me…”
“Oh, I am. Go for it, dragon boy.”
“Not just yet. There’s a little something I can do for you first.” His slick fingers found her clit and rubbed slow circles around it. She arched and moaned.
“That’s my good girl.” He sped up the motion and zeroed in on her most sensitive spot. “I’m going to make you come for me,” he almost growled.
Like she could resist…
He leaned down and sucked her breast as he continued his love massage. She couldn’t hold back the noises emanating from her throat if she wanted to. He lifted his head and latched on to her other nipple. As he sucked, she began to erupt.
Oh, God… Oh, God… Oh, God… Ripples of sheer joy burst through her. She bucked and screamed out her release.
Her eyes teared up. When her thighs stopped quivering, she was spent, but she so wanted to give him the same pleasure. She reached for him. “Come to me. Come in me. I love you.”
“I love you too.” He positioned himself so that his cock was pushing at her sex, and then he thrust, filling her.
“Oh, God. That feels so good,” she murmured.
He answered with a groan, then found his rhythm and rode her hard.
“You’re so tight. So hot…” His breaths came in short gasps as he angled his pelvis and slammed into her.