Play Along

His dark eyes slowly undress me.

He stands abruptly and steps forward, bringing him way too close. “You look edible,” he whispers as his huge frame invades my space.

I step back without thinking, our eyes locked on each other. My eyes drop to his tongue as it darts out to lick his bottom lip.

The hunter and his prey.

The electricity zaps between us.

“Do you want to stay alive pretty girl?” he asks as he dusts the backs of his fingers down my face.

I nod subtly. My eyes drop to the floor as his breathing becomes magnified. His fingers burn my skin.

“We need to show the crew who you belong to,” he whispers.

My eyes meet his and I frown. What is he talking about? The primal urge to kick him in the balls is overwhelming, but I know to stay alive I need him on my side.

He bends and puts his mouth to my ear and his breath causes goosebumps to scatter up my spine. I close my eyes in dismay. Damn it.

“I need to show my crewmates who you belong to.” His breath dusts my neck and I get a tingle all the way to my toes.

My horrified eyes meet his.

“Let’s see how good an actress you are,” he whispers darkly.

“What do you mean?”

“I mean, if you want to survive, you need to play along.”

“Play along?” I frown.

“Play along that you’re mine,” he murmurs, distracted, his eyes following his fingers as he brushes them over my lips. “Pretend that you like me touching you.” His fingertips run down the length of my neck and I close my eyes. “Although you wouldn’t have to act much.” He leans in and gently kisses my ear. “Would you?” he whispers.

I drop my head in dismay, knowing I need to change the subject or I’m going to be on my back on that bed in one second flat.

He rubs his hand through my long ponytail and down over my breast.

My eyes rise to meet his and disgust fills me as I feel my nipples harden under his touch.

In seemingly slow motion he leans in and whispers in my ear. “You like my touch.” His breath on my neck sends goosebumps scattering down my spine again.

I shake my head nervously. “No, I… I don’t.” I stammer.

He rolls my nipple between his large fingers and it hardens even further.

Oh God.

“Yes, you do.” He growls before sinking his teeth into my ear.

“No,” I breathe as my knees feel like they might collapse beneath me.

“Liar,” he whispers as he licks my ear again.

Dear, God.

I close my eyes. “Please,” I hesitate as I try to think. “Please, leave me be.”

He grabs my jaw aggressively and pulls my face so that our eyes meet.