She grinned. “I thought so. Do you think the same holds true for women?”
“I certainly intend to find out.” He pushed his upper body forward so he could raise himself off the mattress and nip at one nipple, causing waves of pleasure to crest and recede inside her. She bent her head back and let out a muffled cry.
While she was distracted, he grabbed the scarf from her hands. “Cheater.” She barely got the words out when he pulled the fabric taut to rub it in a horizontal motion across her breasts. Her hips began an involuntary circular dance on his stomach.
“I don’t see you complaining,” he said with a grin.
Light and fun. He’d relaxed once more. At least she hadn’t scared him away with her declaration of love. She supposed not asking for anything in return helped him push her declaration out of his mind, and if she were smart, she’d do the same herself.
He wound his hands around the silk, his heavy-lidded gaze never leaving hers. “Let’s test those heightened senses of yours.”
She sucked in a nervous breath. She’d planned on pleasuring him this way, not having the tables turned. Her nipples had already hardened into tight peaks and the dewy moisture between her legs attested to her growing excitement. As he secured the scarf around her eyes, everything around her went black.
Anticipation coiled into a knot in her stomach. The nerve endings in her fingertips began to tingle and as suggested, her other senses grew stronger.
She inhaled. The scent of his cologne, potent and alluring, teased her already tenuous restraint while goose bumps arose on her arms thanks to the air-conditioning in the room—and the inherent foreplay in his actions.
A cool rush of air blew over her nipples. She arched her back at the sensual assault and would have fallen over if not for Jack’s strong arm around her waist.
“I’ve got you.” He eased her backward onto the fluffy mound of pillows behind her.
Curiosity hammered a rapid beat in her veins. She was vulnerable to him and his intentions, yet she’d never trusted a man more. “Jack?”
“Right here.” He brushed a soft kiss over her lips, then adjusted her blindfold, making certain she couldn’t see but allowing for comfort. Seconds later, soft music floated around the room. “Are you okay?” he asked.
“Never better.” She heard the warmth infused into her voice, and knew it was a reflection of how he made her feel.
“Good. Now let’s test that theory of yours. There are five senses, yes?”
She nodded.
Jack intended to test every one. He couldn’t give her more than now, but when now was over, she’d have not only her love but a host of memories to hold on to and he’d have the same.
So why didn’t it seem enough?
He shivered, knowing what he really wanted was to lose himself inside her once more and this time, he’d be the one to let go of his tightly reined emotions. Restrained by reality, he had no choice but to give back the only other way he could—in return for the love she’d offered him and he’d had to turn away.
“So which of those five senses do you want to start with first?” he asked.
Her lips turned upward in a grin. “I think that would have to be touch.”
He nearly broke into a sweat just thinking about all the ways he wanted to explore her body and let her feel him.
He grit his teeth. Not yet. “Sorry but we’re saving the best for last. Let’s go with taste. Sit tight.”
“Like I’m going anywhere?” she asked wryly.
He headed for the minibar beneath the television. Thank goodness for amenities because in the refrigerator, he found a bar of chocolate. After unwrapping the candy, he took a bite of the milk chocolate and caramel and chewed. And chewed. And chewed.
“Hey what’s going on there?” she asked into the silence.
He laughed, realizing how long it was taking him to break down and finish the luscious treat. “Not a thing. You ready?”
“I’ve been ready.” She followed the statement with a long groan that he swallowed with his mouth as he covered her lips with his.
Mallory caught on quick. Her tongue invaded his mouth and began a long and leisurely exploration. She lapped at his tongue and nibbled on his bottom lip before coming up for air. “Mmm. Delicious.”
The husky sound shook him to his core and if he’d been sated minutes before, he was aroused again now.