Her skin was like satin against his. The soft curves of her body fit into each hard ridge of his own. He could feel the crush of her breasts against the wall of his chest and the rapidly beating heart behind it. The rhythm of it matched the pounding in his own rib cage. The blood had started rushing in his veins the moment he touched her. Every nerve in his body was tingling with arousal and anxiety.
Despite all the complications and reasons he shouldn’t want Tori, he did. He wanted her very badly. And he was fairly certain she felt the same way.
Tori shifted in his arms, and he opened his eyes to see her pull away just enough to look him in the eye.
“I’m ready,” she said.
“For what?”
The corners of her red lips curled up in a seductive smile. “To make you never want to leave my side again.”
Seven
Tori had never seen a man pay a check so quickly. A wad of large bills was tossed onto the table, and he grasped her hand to lead her out of the restaurant. They paused only long enough to collect their coats, and then they were back on the road.
Whereas on the way to the restaurant his engine had purred, now the German motor roared and devoured the highway ahead of them. The speed only fueled the desire burning inside her. Its flames licked at her skin, flushing her pink and melting her core into a pool of liquid need. She wasn’t exactly sure where they were going, but she didn’t care. She just wanted to get there fast.
Her left hand crept across the gap between them and planted itself firmly on his thigh. Her fingers rubbed over the soft material of his suit, his muscles tensing beneath her grip. The speedometer surged in response, and the reaction urged her on. She stroked his leg, inching ever higher.
When she glanced up at Wade, his face was rock hard, his jaw locked and his eyes burrowing into the road. His knuckles were white as they gripped the leather steering wheel. He was fighting hard for control. So far, he seemed to have it managed.
That made Tori want to push him. The road was deserted and dark. With a wicked smile, she moved her hand higher, dipping between his thighs. She found the firm heat of him struggling against the confines of his pants. Wade jerked and groaned at her touch, but the SUV remained steady and in control as they traveled.
With curious fingertips she explored him. She gently stroked his length and swallowed hard when he extended beyond her expectations. She wet her lips in anticipation and clamped her thighs tightly together to quell the ache building inside her. She wanted him so badly. Even back when she was his employee, she’d fantasized about this. At least before…
No. She wasn’t going to ruin tonight with thoughts about the past. She’d always wanted a taste of Wade Mitchell, and tonight she was going to have it. When she spied the apple-shaped sign of the tree farm, a rush of relief washed over her. They were almost there.
As the SUV’s tires met the gravel of the driveway, Tori palmed his fly with one last firm stroke. Wade growled low, whipping the car to a stop. They’d parked in front of a building that looked like a barn, but without the hayloft, large swinging doors and livestock. Thank goodness they weren’t heading to the big house. As much as she wanted him, she just couldn’t… Not there with Ken and Molly so close by.
The engine went quiet. Wade stretched his hands to relax the tense muscles and turned in his seat. His gaze dropped to her hand, which was still touching him, and shifted back up to meet hers. “I’ve got to get you in the house before I’m forced to make love to you in the backseat like a teenage boy.”
Instead of responding, Tori gave him another firm squeeze. Wade’s hand grabbed her wrist and tugged her away before she could move again. “No, seriously,” he said, his eyes closed. “It’s not very comfortable back there.”
“Okay,” Tori agreed with a grin. “But only because having sex in a bedroom without wheels is a rare treat for me.” With a laugh, she climbed out of the SUV, too anxious to wait for him to open her door. He met her around the other side and took her hand, leading her to the front door.
Once inside the building, Wade locked the dead bolt behind them and swept her into his arms. His mouth crushed hers, devouring her with an enthusiasm her body had been craving since their fourth course. Tori let her purse fall to the ground and wrapped her arms around his neck. She was glad she’d chosen to wear these heels, because they brought his mouth closer to hers and aligned their bodies perfectly. His erection pressed into her lower belly, and she tilted her hips to grind against it. A growl vibrated across her lips, followed by the glide of his tongue along hers.