I thought. Weâll talk soon about why you seem to want to analyze everything. Itâs chemistry, beautiful. Let it burn.â He curled his fingers around the belt of her little silk robe and tugged. âNow I want to see those hard nipples all naked and ready for my mouth. Drop the robe.â
A thrill curled through her belly, even as hesitation strangled it. She ached to be everything he wanted. She wished she could be wanton enough to just enjoy the moment. But . . .
âWhat is it? Talk to me.â He cupped her cheek.
âIâm . . . lost. Owen never liked to be totally naked for sex. Too earthy for him.â
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What?
Did he actually like sex?â
She shrugged. âSince he always had orgasms, I assumed he had a good time.â
âIâm not so sure.â He scoffed.
âOwen always wanted me to shower first, then come to bed dressed in something like this.â Rachel tugged on her robe.
Decker snorted. âThen he told you to get in bed, climbed on top of you in the dark, and the sex was over in three minutes before he told you to shower again and come to bed? A week or two later, heâd repeat the process?â
She gaped at him. âHow did you guess?â
âIâm getting a picture here. No wonder youâre repressed and confused if youâve never known anything else. What a douche bag.â
âHeâs just . . . His brain revolves around science. Heâs not really into âtypicalâ stuff. He hates TV, cocktail parties, shopping. He thinks romance is trite andââ
âSex is a bodily function that should be performed in the minimum amount of time?â
âSomething like that.â
âThen he didnât care about your feelings.â Decker pressed flush against her, his erection a thick ridge prodding her belly, and took her face in his hands. âIâm going to show you how it should be. Iâm not going to put my cock anywhere near your pussy until youâre dripping wet and beyond ready. Thatâs a promise.â
His wicked words made her fluttery inside, like a horde of butterflies were break dancing. âThank you for understanding. Most guys would have given up long ago, Iâll bet.â
He stroked her cheek. âItâs just you and me. I donât care what any other guy would do, especially Owen. So if youâre ready to move on and have sex instead of talking . . .â
As Decker yanked at the belt of her robe, she looked up at him through the shadows, then over at the little lamp on her nightstand.
He planted a hand in her hair and tugged. âFocus on me. If I want the lamp on, Iâll take care of it. Right now, I donât give a damn about the setting. I care about pleasing you. I canât do it if youâre half clothed and overthinking. Youâre nervous. You donât know me well. Youâve never done this with anyone who knows how to make you feel good. Youâre having a hard time letting go. I get all that. But youâve got to let me try.â
Rachel squeezed her eyes shut. Decker was utterly, totally right. She had to get out of her head and stop thinking about what she was used to. Heâd shown her in every way that he wanted to be here with her, and had the experience and patience to give her pleasure.
With a nod, she shoved the lid on all her insecurities and worked the knot of her belt loose. She parted the silk a sliver, watching Decker watch her. He looked so sexyâintent male ready to conquer. His desire wrapped around her and caressed her skin. Her breath came hard, fast.
She peeled the robe from her shoulders. With only a whisper of sound, it slithered to the carpet beneath her feet. She stood before a man she hadnât known when sheâd eaten dinner tonight, wearing nothing more than a tiny pair of black panties. Only very damp lace separated him from her secret flesh. He stared,
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