Her heart lurched. “How can this not be right?” She cupped his cheek. “Evan, I’m feeling so…so…”
“I know. As am I. But I can’t violate you in this way.”
“Who says you’re violating me? I’m a willing participant.”
“God, I want you so much.” He raked his fingers through his hair. “But—”
“Have you thought about what might happen if no one finds us?”
He stepped back slightly. “What? Where is this coming from? As soon as the rain abates, I’m going for help. I thought you wanted to come with me.”
“Evan, the rain hasn’t subsided in over twenty-four hours. We’ve no food, no provisions. What if—” Oh, it was too
terrible to think of… “What if this is all we have? This…thing between us? Ever?”
He curved his lips upward. “You’re being a bit melodramatic, I’d say.”
She smiled back at him. “Melodramatic? Or persuasive?”
“Lord, how am I supposed to resist you?”
“Perhaps you’re not supposed to.” She tangled her fingers in his unruly tresses. “Please, Evan. Show me the ways of love. Teach me…”
He clamped his mouth on hers, taking her to new heights with a gut-wrenching kiss. They kissed frantically, desperately, as though the world were ending. When he finally broke off and they both inhaled, he cupped her breasts in both his large hands.
“So beautiful,” he said. “Lovely nipples, Alexandra. Tell me, has anyone touched them before?”
“Only me.” She clasped a hand to her mouth. “Oh!”
“Don’t be embarrassed, sweet. The thought of you touching yourself arouses me.” He thumbed both of her erect nubs.
Chills coursed through her, and she squeezed her thighs together. “Please, Evan.” She wanted his mouth on her nipples, but she didn’t know how to ask for it.
But he knew. He lowered his head and took one nipple between his full pink lips.
Ally nearly shattered.
Oh, how he knew how to pleasure her! This small contact with him excited her more than all the thoughts of bedding Mr. Landon had. That was to serve a purpose. This, with Evan, was purely for physical satisfaction.
And she had no doubt that she’d be satisfied in the end.
He twirled his tongue around her nipple and gently sucked it, tugging lightly. His fingers found the other one and circled it. Her areola puckered at his touch, and when he lightly pinched the nipple, she nearly lost her footing.
“So lovely,” he said against her breast. “You are beautiful, Alexandra.” He rose and gazed into her eyes.
“Oh, so are you,” she said, her breathing unsteady. She slid her hands down his arms to his waist, where the toga still covered him. “Please. Let me see you.” She whisked the sheet away, and it fell to the floor in a white heap.
His cock stood straight out, beautiful and majestic, springing from a patch of light brown curls. She fought the urge to reach for it.
“Do I pass muster?” he asked.
“Oh my, yes.”
He reached between her legs. “I bet you’re beautiful down here too.”
She weakened, and her core pulsed rapidly. His words nearly sent her into oblivion. She’d experienced climax before, at her own hand, but to actually have a splendid man make her feel that way…
In one quick movement, he lifted her and carried her to the bed, gently laying her down.