suggest they jump from here right into his bedroom. “That sounds lovely.” She hoped he didn’t notice her shaking fingers or the blush that she was sure had reddened her cheeks. She wasn’t sure what had happened a few minutes ago, but she definitely liked the experience. It wasn’t anything like kissing Drew which had been more of an effort than anything else.
They dined on perfectly grilled salmon and rice pilaf with a savory butter sauce and white wine. While eating, Victor wouldn’t let her become self-conscious. He engaged her in conversation that relaxed her, made her laugh and even challenged her mind to keep up with him. Sometimes his arguments actually changed her mind which she found thrilling. Drew had never really argued with her, simply telling her how to vote, what meal she’d prefer at restaurants, what furniture they should purchase. It was nice to be able to talk with someone who didn’t end every conversation with, “You don’t know all the facts so stop talking!”
“Come, let me show you the terrace. The view is perfect from up here. You can see all the way across Central Park,” he said when Beverly, the housekeeper and cook, took their plates away and disappeared somewhere in the huge penthouse.
Lana took his hand readily this time, only a little nervous now that the dinner was finished and food wasn’t in the way. Would he pull her into the bedroom and shove her down onto the bed? Looking up at his handsome face, she knew he wouldn’t. And it gave her courage to walk with him to the side of the terrace and look out onto the city. Over here, one really could see farther and the lights were spectacular. With all the pollution and lights, one couldn’t see many of the stars which was sad in a way. But the skyline was no less dramatic for the lack of stars. The lights from the buildings and streets helped with the romantic atmosphere and Lana just noticed the soft, classical music in the background.
She looked out and sighed with contentment, sipping her second glass of wine and feeling very relaxed. Looking up at his handsome profile, she felt a warm glow form inside her. Victor was very nice, she thought. Actually, she didn’t think he’d appreciate that adjective but she couldn’t help it. He was extremely nice and she felt herself warming inside at the thought of him touching her, kissing her.
So different from…no! She wasn’t going to think about him anymore. Drew was in her past. Victor might not be a part of her future but he was part of her here and now. It was time for her to embrace the current and enjoy everything that she could get her hands on. And she definitely wanted her hands on Victor. And his hands on her, she admitted.
He must have felt her looking at him since he looked down. He didn’t smile as he bent to kiss her and Lana didn’t hesitate this time. Her fingers were shaking but it was with a different emotion now. She was still nervous, but excitement and desire were overriding her fear now.
As his lips moved over hers and his tongue asked for and was granted entry, Lana realized that she desperately wanted more. She was pretty sure she didn’t want the entire sexual act tonight but she definitely liked this. His hands on her waist made her shiver and she stepped forward, wanting to feel him against her just as she had earlier in the evening.
Just as it had hours ago, her body had a mind of its own when it came to kissing Victor. He was wonderful and she couldn’t think with his hands on her and his strong, muscular body against hers. When his hands slid up her back, she arched against him, shivering in delight and Victor caught her gasp of surprise against his mouth.
While his mouth continued its magic, she felt dizzy as he pushed her back against the wall of the terrace but couldn’t form a thought to figure out what was happening. But then she felt his leg move between hers and her head fell back against his arm. Lana felt as if she’d been
They dined on perfectly grilled salmon and rice pilaf with a savory butter sauce and white wine. While eating, Victor wouldn’t let her become self-conscious. He engaged her in conversation that relaxed her, made her laugh and even challenged her mind to keep up with him. Sometimes his arguments actually changed her mind which she found thrilling. Drew had never really argued with her, simply telling her how to vote, what meal she’d prefer at restaurants, what furniture they should purchase. It was nice to be able to talk with someone who didn’t end every conversation with, “You don’t know all the facts so stop talking!”
“Come, let me show you the terrace. The view is perfect from up here. You can see all the way across Central Park,” he said when Beverly, the housekeeper and cook, took their plates away and disappeared somewhere in the huge penthouse.
Lana took his hand readily this time, only a little nervous now that the dinner was finished and food wasn’t in the way. Would he pull her into the bedroom and shove her down onto the bed? Looking up at his handsome face, she knew he wouldn’t. And it gave her courage to walk with him to the side of the terrace and look out onto the city. Over here, one really could see farther and the lights were spectacular. With all the pollution and lights, one couldn’t see many of the stars which was sad in a way. But the skyline was no less dramatic for the lack of stars. The lights from the buildings and streets helped with the romantic atmosphere and Lana just noticed the soft, classical music in the background.
She looked out and sighed with contentment, sipping her second glass of wine and feeling very relaxed. Looking up at his handsome profile, she felt a warm glow form inside her. Victor was very nice, she thought. Actually, she didn’t think he’d appreciate that adjective but she couldn’t help it. He was extremely nice and she felt herself warming inside at the thought of him touching her, kissing her.
So different from…no! She wasn’t going to think about him anymore. Drew was in her past. Victor might not be a part of her future but he was part of her here and now. It was time for her to embrace the current and enjoy everything that she could get her hands on. And she definitely wanted her hands on Victor. And his hands on her, she admitted.
He must have felt her looking at him since he looked down. He didn’t smile as he bent to kiss her and Lana didn’t hesitate this time. Her fingers were shaking but it was with a different emotion now. She was still nervous, but excitement and desire were overriding her fear now.
As his lips moved over hers and his tongue asked for and was granted entry, Lana realized that she desperately wanted more. She was pretty sure she didn’t want the entire sexual act tonight but she definitely liked this. His hands on her waist made her shiver and she stepped forward, wanting to feel him against her just as she had earlier in the evening.
Just as it had hours ago, her body had a mind of its own when it came to kissing Victor. He was wonderful and she couldn’t think with his hands on her and his strong, muscular body against hers. When his hands slid up her back, she arched against him, shivering in delight and Victor caught her gasp of surprise against his mouth.
While his mouth continued its magic, she felt dizzy as he pushed her back against the wall of the terrace but couldn’t form a thought to figure out what was happening. But then she felt his leg move between hers and her head fell back against his arm. Lana felt as if she’d been
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