loud enough for me to hear and then turns to Leslie. “You were right.” Leslie turns around in a huff and requests, if you can call it a request, that Carter get her a cab. I’m still in a daze from the kiss that has me tingling down to my toes when Leland looks back at me. “Stay with me.” The words are not a request or an order, they are a plea. The only thing I can do is nod as he leads the way to the elevator.
Chapter 16
In the elevator reality is setting in, for both of us I think. As other guests file into the car, we are on our very best behavior. You could cut the tension with a knife. We finally reach the twelfth floor and Leland slides his key into the slot and we both step into the suite. Before the doors have a chance to close, he grabs me and pulls my body against his. When our bodies are molded together, he treats me to a kiss that has my toes curling. He brings both arms around to the small of my back and lifts me slightly so that he can better indulge in the kiss. One hand comes up to cradle the back of my head, and I let my lips part for his impatient tongue. As he begins his exploration my senses begin to heighten. Just when I think I can’t take it anymore he sets me back on my feet and loosens his grip on me.
“Are you sure you want to stay with me, Victoria? Please be sure, because once I have you I will not share you with anyone.” His eyes are begging me to say yes, I can tell he didn’t want to ask.
“Don’t let me analyze this, please. I’m staying.” His eyes go dark.
“Then tell me how to get you out of this thing.” I laugh and back away.
“That is something you’ll have to figure out on your own, if you can catch me.” I run straight to the other side of the living room putting the coffee table between us. It takes my words a second to register before he reacts and comes after me; he comes from my left pushing me towards the bar. My only options for escape are the balcony, which probably means I’ll end up wet in the hot tub, or the stairs. Weighing my options, I choose the stairs and make my way up, tripping once in the skyscrapers I have on my feet. Below me I hear Leland coming.
“I will tear that dress from your body if you don’t tell me.” At this point, I am halfway across the room looking for a hiding place. I take too long to decide and he’s there. I spin quickly around not wanting to have my back to him. “You have exactly thirty seconds to tell me how to get that dress off before I shred it.” The look in his eyes tells me he’s not joking. I cross the room and turn, giving him my back, and I pull my hair to the side so he has access to the zipper. In one swift motion, the zipper is down and he’s sliding the strap off my shoulder, peppering kisses along its route. Taking my hand, he helps me step out of the dress, and turns me around. Suddenly, standing in my underwear and heels, I am very nervous. Thank God Carter had insisted that I wear a sexy matching lace and bra set, both are the same color as my dress and the dark green against my skin seems to shine like an emerald. I make an effort to cover myself, but Leland pulls my arms away.
“Please don’t, I want to look at you. Damn, you’re beautiful.” His words make me blush.
“I don’t think it’s fair that I don’t get to see you, too.” Smiling, I fake confidence. He crosses to the bed, sits on the edge leaning back onto his hands.
“I think I need some help, these buttons can be hard to undo.” I hesitate for a moment before crossing over and stepping between his legs, he’s discarded his jacket downstairs, taking one step out of undressing him. I reach up and loosen his tie enough to slide it over his head. Then, with shaky hands, I move to the top button of his shirt. His eyes are starting to burn holes in my head, so I lift my eyes to meet his as I work my way down, undoing each button. When I have last button undone, he leans up so that I can slide his shirt off. He takes
Chapter 16
In the elevator reality is setting in, for both of us I think. As other guests file into the car, we are on our very best behavior. You could cut the tension with a knife. We finally reach the twelfth floor and Leland slides his key into the slot and we both step into the suite. Before the doors have a chance to close, he grabs me and pulls my body against his. When our bodies are molded together, he treats me to a kiss that has my toes curling. He brings both arms around to the small of my back and lifts me slightly so that he can better indulge in the kiss. One hand comes up to cradle the back of my head, and I let my lips part for his impatient tongue. As he begins his exploration my senses begin to heighten. Just when I think I can’t take it anymore he sets me back on my feet and loosens his grip on me.
“Are you sure you want to stay with me, Victoria? Please be sure, because once I have you I will not share you with anyone.” His eyes are begging me to say yes, I can tell he didn’t want to ask.
“Don’t let me analyze this, please. I’m staying.” His eyes go dark.
“Then tell me how to get you out of this thing.” I laugh and back away.
“That is something you’ll have to figure out on your own, if you can catch me.” I run straight to the other side of the living room putting the coffee table between us. It takes my words a second to register before he reacts and comes after me; he comes from my left pushing me towards the bar. My only options for escape are the balcony, which probably means I’ll end up wet in the hot tub, or the stairs. Weighing my options, I choose the stairs and make my way up, tripping once in the skyscrapers I have on my feet. Below me I hear Leland coming.
“I will tear that dress from your body if you don’t tell me.” At this point, I am halfway across the room looking for a hiding place. I take too long to decide and he’s there. I spin quickly around not wanting to have my back to him. “You have exactly thirty seconds to tell me how to get that dress off before I shred it.” The look in his eyes tells me he’s not joking. I cross the room and turn, giving him my back, and I pull my hair to the side so he has access to the zipper. In one swift motion, the zipper is down and he’s sliding the strap off my shoulder, peppering kisses along its route. Taking my hand, he helps me step out of the dress, and turns me around. Suddenly, standing in my underwear and heels, I am very nervous. Thank God Carter had insisted that I wear a sexy matching lace and bra set, both are the same color as my dress and the dark green against my skin seems to shine like an emerald. I make an effort to cover myself, but Leland pulls my arms away.
“Please don’t, I want to look at you. Damn, you’re beautiful.” His words make me blush.
“I don’t think it’s fair that I don’t get to see you, too.” Smiling, I fake confidence. He crosses to the bed, sits on the edge leaning back onto his hands.
“I think I need some help, these buttons can be hard to undo.” I hesitate for a moment before crossing over and stepping between his legs, he’s discarded his jacket downstairs, taking one step out of undressing him. I reach up and loosen his tie enough to slide it over his head. Then, with shaky hands, I move to the top button of his shirt. His eyes are starting to burn holes in my head, so I lift my eyes to meet his as I work my way down, undoing each button. When I have last button undone, he leans up so that I can slide his shirt off. He takes
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