Tessa's Temptation (9 page)

“I’m going to try to stay controlled… but...” When he leaned down to kiss her, his cock pushed against her slit. “It’s going to be a challenge.”

“Why do you have to be controlled?” She sucked his bottom lip into her mouth, eliciting a low moan from somewhere deep within his chest. The feral sound made her crave him even more.

“Because you deserve to be savored, worshipped
, and made love to slow and carefully. There will be plenty of time for fast sex, fueled with as much need as want, but now,” he lowered his hand between them, slipping his fingers under the elastic of her panties, stroking her tenderly, “it needs to be this way.”

Kissing her softly, seeking out her tongue with his, he fed off the connection they had created. The deeper the kiss, the more she became aware that this wasn’t just about sex.

“I need to taste you.” He rested on his knees, removing her panties and revealing her sex to him. Placing the backs of her legs against his chest, he lowered his face between her thighs, pulling her to him with his strong hands on her buttocks.

“Oh...” She clawed at the comforter beneath her when he moved his tongue down her moist center.

“Relax for me.” He kissed her inner thigh before working his way back to her core, holding her legs wide apart and pushing his tongue inside her. The stubble on his jaw scraped at her sensitive skin each time he moved his head.

“Chase,” she whispered. Her breathing turned into panting when he added his fingers to the mix, circling her clit and working her body into a frenzy.

More..
.
That building in her stomach – the sensation she’d experienced in his study – came on fast. Each time he ran his tongue along her folds she teetered closer to the edge. “Please...”

She swore she could feel him smile as he moved his fingers in and out of her in time with his skilled tongue, creating a fire deep in her belly. It didn’t take long for her to spiral into an orgasmic storm. She squeezed her eyes shut and let the waves wash over her. When she finally managed to open her eyes he was licking the juices from her thighs.

“That was off the charts,” she breathed out.

“That was just the appetizer.” He slid her legs down his chest. “You’re sure about the protection?”

“I take my pill every day.”

He licked his lips as he let his gaze drink in her flesh. Through his boxers he pushed his erection against her pussy, coating the material in her wetness. “Come here.” He pulled her up so she was sitting on his thighs. “Taste where I’ve been.”

“How was that appetizer?” She licked his jaw, flooding her mouth with the tang of her own juices. “Hmm.”

“Shit, you’re going to make me come before I even get inside of you.” He kissed her lips as he unhooked the clasp on her bra. “I love your tits.” He cupped them in his hands, lowering his mouth to them as he rocked into her.

“I can’t wait any longer.” She let her head fall back as he nibbled on her breasts. “I’m still tingling form your tongue. I feel like I need to come again. Is that normal?”

“All normal, babe.” He snickered as he lay her back on the soft covers. “Let’s see what I can do to help you out.”

When he removed his boxers she got a perfect view of his beautiful, massive cock. In a few seconds that would be inside her. He would finally be hers. All of him.

He lowered himself onto her, opening her thighs with his knee before hooking her leg over his hip. “You don’t know how many times I thought about doing this with you. How many restless nights I spent fighting my urge to come to you.” He kissed her throat, pushing her hair aside as he moved his lips over her collarbone. “I’m weak when it comes to you. I’m not ashamed to admit that.”

“Don’t fight it anymore.” She wrapped her other leg around his waist. “Give in.”

“Tessa,” he moaned when he entered her.

Her muscles tightened and twitched as she took him in. They were one. He stilled his movement to give her a chance to adjust but she couldn’t stay still. When she wiggled against him he smiled.

“Such an eager girl.” He kissed her as he worked his way inside her, taking his time with her. “You feel unbelievable.”

She scratched at his back as she tried to take him deeper, tilting her pelvis and strengthening her hold with her legs. He was solid muscle. His whole body felt rigid and smooth and he smelled so good. Like spice and man… and sex.

“You want me to go deeper?” He sat up on his knees without leaving her body. Spreading her legs wider, he drove into her, creating that ache that formed in her belly and moved lower. The harder he pounded, the more she burned. She liked it this way. Just when she thought it couldn’t get any better, he pulled her into his lap, tangling his fingers in her hair as he looked down between them. “So good.”

She lifted his head so she could see his face. His eyes were heavy and filled with desire.

“I’m going to... again,” she cried out.

“I told you before, you’re beautiful when you come.” He kissed her, slowing his pace, letting her ride out the shudders. “I could watch you all night.”

“Chase...” she mumbled as she wrapped her arms around his neck, looking into his eyes when she came for him a second time.

“You’re so fucking sexy.” He laid her back on the pillows and slowly moved in and out of her. Releasing her hair, he pressed down on the mattress for support. “Tessa, I’m going to come.” He threw back his head and let out a growl. She couldn’t take her gaze away from his face as he tensed and then a warm rush of fluid shot deep within her core. Feeling him let go inside her was the most satisfying thing she’d ever experienced.

“Amazing,” he whispered into her ear as he smoothed her hair. “It’s never been that good. Not just because we didn’t use anything. It’s more than that.”

“I get it.”

“Do you?” He kissed her, his cock still inside her.

She looked up at him, mesmerized by his strong, stubble covered jaw and beautiful blue eyes. She had just made love to a
man
, not an eager boy who was only in it to get himself off. A man who knew how to please her. How to give and not just take. She definitely got what he was trying to say.

“That was… um...” She tried to express her thoughts but everything in her head sounded silly. She wanted to say something sexy and seductive. He’d just given her the best fuck of her life and she had no words.

“Why, Tessa,” he grinned, showing off his white teeth and full, kissable lips, “are you speechless? That’s a first.”

The heat spread up her neck and into her cheeks. Embarrassment wasn’t a characteristic anyone would associate with her, but she’d never done anything like what they had just shared and she didn’t know how to express what she felt.

“Tell me.” He kissed her, coaxing her to speak. “What was it like for you?”

“I’ve been relentless with you these last few weeks.” Thinking back on how many times she'd dangled herself in front of him made her feel even more absurd. As if she had any idea what to do with a man like him. “Trying to make you see me.”

“That’s an understatement.” He touched her lips with his fingertips. “I could kiss you all night,” he mumbled. “But first I want to know what’s in your mind.”

“I go after what I want.”

“I’m glad you did.”

“I may have acted a bit more experienced than I am.” Did she have to sound like a total idiot? “I’m not innocent,” she quickly clarified.

Hmm.” He stroked her cheek. “That I figured out.”

“But it’s not like I’ve had a lot of partners either.”

“We discussed that already. What are you trying to tell me?”

“The extent of my sex life has been in the back of a pickup truck and a few times on a couch that belonged to my ex’s parents.”

“Sounds romantic.” He sighed, frustrated at the thought. “That’s not how you should be treated. I wish I’d met you sooner.”

“That’s what I’m trying to tell you.” She pushed the hair from his dampened forehead. “It’s never been like this for me before. No one has ever taken the time to make me feel good. You didn’t put yourself first. You made sure I...” Why was she putting herself through this? Couldn’t she have just told him it was the best freakin’ sex she’d ever had and leave it at that?

“Don’t be shy.” He kissed her, lazy, almost missing her mouth completely. “Watching you fumble for words is cute.” He laughed and she thought that was cute. “I know what you’re trying to say. A real man takes care of his girl. Sex should be satisfying to both of us. Of course, sometimes I might not be able to help myself. You’re the most stunning woman I’ve ever been with and I may not always be able to control myself, but I can promise that you will always feel wanted, needed and desired.”

“That’s exactly what I’m talking about.”

“I’m going to take care of you, Tessa.”

“You already do.”

“This is just the beginning.” He tapped the tip of her nose. “I wouldn’t have taken it this far if I didn’t think I could be everything you needed.”

“I did do some major persuading.”

“I had my reasons for backing off, sweetheart, but none of them seem valid anymore.” He slid from her body and sat on the edge of the bed. “I have a feeling we’ll be awake the rest of the night, unless you have any objections.”

“Are you crazy?” There was no place she’d rather be.

“That’s what I thought.” When he stood she got a fantastic view of his toned ass and muscular legs. “Let me go set the house alarm and grab some water for us. Do you need anything else?”

“I’m good.” She reached toward him, her hand falling limply on the sheet. “Hurry back.”

“Two minutes.” He picked up her hand and pressed her knuckles to his lips. “That’s about all the time I want to be away from you.”

Chapter Eleven

Tess rolled onto her stomach as Chase came back into the room. He settled into bed next to her, resting one hand on the small of her back and propping himself up on his elbow. She liked when he was close like this.

“Are you okay?” His voice was low. “Can I get you anything?”

“Don’t you dare move.” She relaxed even deeper into the mattress when he began rubbing her neck and shoulders. “That feels so good.”

“I’m all about making you feel good.”

“I’ve noticed.” She giggled. “You have a gift.”

“You’re easy to please, Tessa. Movies on the couch and Friday night pizza, pumpkin patches – it’s all very refreshing.” He kissed her cheek. “I like it.”

“What? You’re not used to such a low maintenance girl?”

“Honestly? No.” He ran his fingertips slowly from the base of her neck to just above her bottom. “My mother is extremely high maintenance. Growing up around her made me think all women needed limitless funds, expensive clothes and a new car every year. Most of the women I’ve dated were the same way.”

“It’s different when you come from money. I have no right to expect expensive things. Living here is more than I could have ever imagined. I’m overwhelmed on a daily basis.”

“I’m sorry.” His voice was rough and full of regret. “I’ll try to be more considerate.”

“Don’t be sorry.” She didn’t want him to think she wasn’t happy. “I love living here but I’ve never even seen a house this big much less lived in one. You have
three
cars. Where I come from, some people don’t even have one. Your mom lives in
Paris
. Who lives in
Paris
?”

“I told you she was high maintenance.” He laughed. “But her husband is from France, so they travel back and forth. They’re scheduled to come back here after the holidays. They try to alternate years and spend time with his kids too.”

“I’ll get to meet her?” She wondered what his mother would think about him dating her.

“Of course.” He continued to run his fingers up and down her spine. “She’s a trip. She’ll adore you.”

“I can’t believe she grew up with my dad. They seem like two different worlds.” She paused and then added, “Kind of like us.”

“I don’t see us as two different worlds.” He kissed the back of her shoulder. “Different circumstances and experiences, but not that far off.”

“I’m not high society. I’ve never even been out of Massachusetts. You’ve been all over the world. You’ve seen so much, experienced so many things. I can’t keep up.”

“Now you will too. I’ll take you anywhere you want to go. You don’t have to keep up. Let me lead.”

“I kind of like just being here in your bed.” She reached up and touched his face. “I like the way you make me feel.”

“Do you?” He slid one leg over her and sat up straddling her hips with his solid thighs. The tip of his cock pressed against her backside and she squirmed beneath him. “Stay still.” He slid his hand down her back, over her ass and between her legs. Every move calculated and deliberate.

“Chase...” She arched her back when he plunged his fingers inside her.

“You like that?” He turned his hand over and circled her clit before pushing deeper inside her. “Show me.”

She raised her hips back as he moved his hand forward. In perfect rhythm, he brought her to the brink. The craving inside her intensified, moving lower until she thought she might explode with need. A cool sheen of sweat covered her back and hips as she continued to move in time with him.

“How many times do you think I can make you come tonight?”

Her nipples hardened, rubbing against the sheet, adding to her arousal.

“You’re so wet.” He trailed his other hand along her backside, dipping his finger in her crack. No one had ever touched her there before. She wondered if he would want to explore her like that. Would she let him?

“You’re close,” he whispered. “I can feel you tightening. The question is how do you want to finish this?”

He pulled her upright, her back to his chest, never removing his fingers from inside her as he kissed the side of her neck. She moaned his name at the new angle of his hand. He teased her nipples with his free hand, both together creating even more raw sensation and need throughout her.

“Do you want to come on my fingers?” He increased the speed of his movements inside her. “Or do you want this?” He withdrew his hand and replaced it with the tip of his cock, rubbing the head at her wet entrance. He had his answer when she pushed her body back into him. “I know what you want.” He moved her further up, closer to the headboard and pushed her gently down so her backside was raised.

“Baby,” she screamed out when he pushed inside her, jolting her forward. She flattened her hands against the dark, cherry wood of the headboard and let him set the pace. It wasn’t as gentle as their first encounter, but she didn’t mind. He wasted no time diving deep and creating a fast rhythm inside her. It didn’t take long for her to get caught up in his needs. She became more aroused with each thrust.

“You’re so tight.” He tangled his fingers in her hair and tugged her head back, giving him access to her jaw. “You’re mine now. No one else touches you. Not now. Not ever.”

“I’m yours,” she breathed. “You didn’t have to tell me. I already knew.”

“Good.” He pulled his shaft out and slowly reentered her. “I’d go crazy if anyone ever touched you.”

“No one ever will.” Her muscles clenched around his cock as he plunged back into her. “Harder, please... I’m so close.”

He let go of her hair and gripped her hips, digging his fingers into her flesh. He slammed into her, each thrust harder and faster until she shuddered under his hold. He continued pounding his flesh into hers, holding her steady and then finally collapsed onto her back as he released again inside her. Filling her completely, he continued moving long after he had finished.

“Do you have any idea what you’re doing to me?” He kissed her hair as he stroked the length of her arm. “I don’t know how I’m ever going to get enough of you.”

“You won’t.” She smiled as she turned her head toward him, seeking out his lips. “You’ll have to take me night after night.”

“Don’t worry.” He kissed her. “That won’t be a problem.”

“I’m exhausted.”

“Me too, but let’s have a hot shower together before we sleep.” He got off the bed. “You’ll be completely relaxed.”

“I don’t think I could be any more relaxed.” She stretched lazily, savoring how fulfilled her whole body felt. “But a shower does sound good.”

“Come on.” He pulled her with him. “I’ll wash your back.”

“We started today with a shower.” She stood reluctantly and wrapped her arms around his neck. “Remember?”

“Sweetheart, I’ll
never
forget that particular shower.” His coarse stubble tickled along her jaw. “It was the best one I’ve ever had.”

“Hmm...” She closed her eyes when he kissed her, melting into his embrace. “Maybe we could top it tonight?”

“I think so.”

Her heart pounded inside her chest as he led her to the bathroom. She understood what he meant when he said he didn’t know how he would ever get enough of her. They’d been together two times in less than an hour, but her desire for him hadn’t even wavered. It only intensified, growing bigger and even more feral. Could there ever be enough when it came to the two of them?

She wanted to find out.

***

Monday morning came faster than Chase would have liked. As he adjusted his tie and put on his watch, he caught glimpses of his redheaded beauty in the mirror. Her wild hair lay against his pillow and her face was still peaceful from sleep. They’d spent most of Sunday in bed, leaving it only to eat and shower. He’d showered more in the past two days than he normally did, but he wanted Tessa all the time.

“Stop pouting, sweetheart.” He turned to face her. “I made these plans weeks ago.” He caressed her cheek. He hated having to leave her but he was scheduled on a flight to Rhode Island in a couple of hours to meet with a client and survey some land. “When I was still trying to fight your advances.”

“I don’t want you to go.”

“It’s only one night.” He leaned down and kissed her. With her school schedule, she couldn’t just fly off on a day’s notice. “Would you like me to ask May to stay here with you?”

“I’ll be fine, but can I sleep in your bed?”

“It’s our bed now.” He kissed her again, hoping she knew he meant that. “Do you have any friends from school you want to invite over? Anyone from your old neighborhood?” She had told him her two best friends had both gone away to college and she didn’t get to see them often. He wanted her to know this was her home and she could invite people over if she wanted.

“I made a few friends at school over the past semester. I’ll probably just find someone to hang out with and grab something to eat with them tonight.”

“Make sure you text me when you get in and don’t forget to turn on the security system before you go to bed.”

“Are you worried about me?”

“I just want to know you’re home.” He sat on the edge of the bed with her. “I don’t want to leave you, but I have to go. It’s part of my work, honey. I’ll be back tomorrow afternoon.”

“I have an early class and then I’ll go visit my dad. I should be here when you get in.”

“I look forward to it.” He kissed her before getting up and glancing out the window. “My ride is here. I’ll text you when I land.”

She got up and stood by the window with him just as Audra stepped out of the car. “She’s going with you?” Tessa asked.

“She’s my attorney, sweetheart.” He wrapped his arms around her waist. “She usually travels with me.”

“You didn’t mention that.”

“I’m sorry.” He wasn’t used to answering to anyone so he hadn’t thought to mention Audra. Come to think of it, Audra hadn’t even crossed his mind in two days. “She accompanies me on most trips especially ones where I may purchase land. In case I need her to look over contracts and things like that.”

“It makes sense.” She smiled. “You better go. I don’t want you to miss your flight.”

“I’ll be back before you know it.” He kissed her tenderly, taking his time as he moved his mouth against hers. The chimes of the doorbell ended their connection far too soon. “I have to go.” He pressed his forehead to hers, never regretting a business trip more than he did this one. “Keep the bed warm for me.”

“Be safe.” She straightened his tie as the chimes echoed through the house again. “Your attorney is a bit impatient.”

“Goodbye, sweetheart.”

“Bye.” She stepped back, giving him a full view of her long, creamy legs. She’d fallen asleep the night before in his t-shirt and a pair of the skimpiest panties he’d ever seen. He took in her beauty one last time and then he headed for the foyer. Over the past few days she’d given him enough to daydream about for weeks.

He picked up his overnight bag and briefcase and greeted Audra on the porch.

“There you are,” she said. “I was starting to think you forgot what time the flight was.”

“I’m here.” He strode to the car, hoping she wasn’t going to be a pain on this trip. They hadn’t spoken since he’d expressed how he felt about the drunken text messages.

“You’re never late.” She followed him down the steps and to the car. “What’s up?”

“I’m not late today either.” He checked his watch. Right on time. “You’re actually here a few minutes early.”

“You’re usually pacing the hall waiting for me.”

The driver took Chase’s bags from him and then opened the door for them. Just as Audra was about to slide in she looked up at the house and froze where she stood.

“Oh, My, God.”

“What?” Chase followed her gaze to see what the problem was.
This won’t end wel
l
.
He waved up at the window as Tessa watched the two of them. She smiled down and then moved out of sight.

“She’s in your bedroom!” Audra glared at Chase. “You’re sleeping with her!”

“Don’t cause a scene.” He nudged her into the back of the car because the driver was waiting for them. And he didn’t need everyone in on his sex life.

“You said you weren’t interested in her,” she reminded him. “She’s too young for you. What are you thinking? Wait don’t answer that. You’re obviously not thinking with your brain.”

“Don’t start.” He wasn’t in the mood to have this conversation.

“You need someone to talk some sense into you,” she said. “You’re sleeping with the girl you promised to take care of. What would her father think?”

“This is a topic I don’t wish to discuss with you.” He took a deep breath because he had to be delicate with her. “Especially given our history.”

“What? That you slept with me too?”

“Exactly.” He didn’t want to go down this road with her. They’d tried a relationship and it didn’t work. He thought he could help her out by keeping her on as his attorney and things had gone fine, until Tessa came into his life.