Phoenix pressed his mouth to hers, plundering it with his tongue. His kiss shouted that he meant to possess her, and she parted her lips, signaling sweet surrender. She closed her eyes, feeling the kiss down into her very center. Instantly, moisture poured out of her pussy, soaking her silky panties.
When their kiss ended, he threaded his fingers in her hair, stroking ever so tenderly.
“I’m not sure about this, Phoenix.” As much as she wanted him right now, confusion took hold of her. She’d started down a slippery slope her first night in Wilde. Was it too late to hit the brakes?
“But I am sure about how I feel about you, Jessie.” He leaned down and began nibbling on her neck.
With his free hand, he massaged her chest, causing her nipples to peak more. “What if someone comes upon us?”
“Who in the hell would that be? And if they did, they would see one gorgeous woman and one very lucky man. No loss, no foul.”
Jessie looked deep into Phoenix’s eyes. There was no refusing the passion in them. But she had to try. “I feel odd about this.”
“Why?” He lifted an eyebrow.
“What would Jackson think?”
“You’ve got to let that go. Did he sound jealous on the phone?”
“No.”
His lips turned up into a wicked grin. “Angel, he would be thrilled that I was giving you pleasure. You have to believe that. You don’t think it’s an exclusive arrangement between you and him?”
“Not really.” The only promise Jackson had made to her was to keep their relationship secret. But would he really understand her giving in to Phoenix’s advances? Probably. Phoenix knew him better than she did. “But the way you guys share women...it’s so unusual. Am I just the latest flavor of the month?”
“Hardly. When I look in your eyes I see my destiny, my forever.”
She gulped. “Should I trust a cowboy-artist who sounds a lot like a poet, too? I’m probably being played, but I’m too inexperienced to know.”
“I’m not playing you. I swear. Don’t worry, angel. I’ll make sure to keep my hands on the wheel. You just enjoy the ride.”
Anticipating what he was about to do to her, a shiver ran up her spine. He pressed his index finger to her lips and then trailed down her chin, down her throat between her breasts, down her stomach, circling her belly button, and down until it hit her clit. Her pussy clenched. Being exposed outdoors and being touched by him evaporated every care or concern. All she wanted was for him to never stop.
“Listen to me, Jessie. I’m gonna make you want this more than you can imagine. I will take my time. Anticipation enhances the pleasure.” With every syllable, his fingers pressed on different parts of her body—her clit, her folds, her nipples, the soft tissue under her arms. The feel of his muscular body against hers brought on a flood of emotions. She licked her lips, feeling a hunger to be possessed by him. Fire rolled through her, searing all doubt and resistance.
Phoenix’s breath warmed her neck. Her body vibrated hot, unable to be still. He stood up and stripped off his clothes, exposing every inch of his sexy, muscled body for her eyes to enjoy. Looking up at him, he looked like a conqueror from antiquity ready to take his spoils. In a flash, he was back next to her, placing his hands on her waist. He gently urged her on her side to face him. His hazel eyes burned with lust.
A bit of nervousness took hold of her, so she placed her hands against his chest, hoping to slow things down and get a bit of clarit
y.
“I’m here for you, angel.” He smiled, causing her to tremble. “You look good in this light.”
The sun was dipping down below the horizon. His skin looked like bronze. She wanted to taste his beautiful lips again. “So do you.”
He moved his hand to her thigh and began caressing her skin. She watched his other hand pull out a little foil package from the front pocket of his discarded jeans. He ripped it open and released the contraceptive it held. He then rolled the condom down his erect dick.
Her heart hammered in her chest, and her nerve endings fired like machine guns.
Chapter Eight
Phoenix cupped Jessie’s chin, pulled her close, and pressed his lips against hers. Need flooded into him as her fingernails scratched the back of his neck. He plunged his tongue into her wet, soft mouth. Tasting her lips had his dick lengthening and his balls loading up. No woman had ever impacted him like Jessie. She’d captured his every waking thought. He wanted her more and more. If possession was nine-tenths of the law, he planned on using that to his advantage when it came to her. There was no other woman for him, save her.
She moaned into his mouth, letting him know she was really enjoying their outdoor lovemaking. Sure, he was the one with all the experience, but everything he’d done before her paled to what he’d enjoyed with her. Experienced or not, Jessie was the sexiest woman he’d ever been with.
He latched on to her breasts with his hands and began caressing them gently.
“That feels good.” Her head tilted back.