Diane (The Town of Pearl 6)

“They enjoy making them, but they’ve been asked to sell them with some high-end stores even in Dallas and Houston but they refuse. Right now every piece they make has a part of them in it. They just can’t seem to give them up to just anyone. I think they like custom designing them, too. The custom orders that have been coming in are pretty great.”

“That’s fantastic.” She gently touched the clock before she came back around the counter.

“So, we just got these in on Monday, but after I go to Keanter and Dallas this week, I’m sure I’ll have some new items for you to look at, Mark.”

He pulled a pretty little red lace two-piece set from the rack of more risqué items and one in a pale cream color with tiny pearls at the center of the bodice. There was also a little pink bow. He could imagine Diane in both.

“What do you think about these two?” he asked her.

She swallowed hard and walked closer. She looked at them and then looked at him.

“I think they’re both lovely. Are they for the same person?” she asked.

He held her gaze and looked over the cleavage of her breasts. The blouse she wore today looked silky and soft. The bodice underneath it was damn sexy and he’d love to see her in only that.

“It’s for the same person,” he told her as he held her gaze. He saw the flash of something in her eyes. Was she curious, turned on, jealous?

“Well, they are both very nice, and very sexy. I suppose it will depend on your woman’s personality.”

He looked at the two items and then back at her. “Let me see.” He placed the cream-colored two-piece against Diane.

She widened her eyes and looked a bit like a deer caught in headlights. He hid his chuckle. She was so fucking sweet his tooth ached.

“Well, she’s shy, very sexy, yet sophisticated, and shows all her emotions right in her eyes. I can always tell when she’s nervous, worried, or even turned on.” He saw her blue eyes sparkle and her luscious lips part. How badly he’d love to kiss her right now. He pulled down the cream-colored one and laid the red one against her chest. He looked at her sideways.

“She also has a little wild side. She hides it well, but I know it’s there. It just takes some manipulating, and coaxing, but I know I can bring it out in her,” he said, speaking slowly as he imagined caressing her large breasts as she moaned and asked to be spanked again for being naughty.

“Oh,” she said softly, yet it came out almost like a moan. He couldn’t resist. Not with them alone like this and not with his dick so fucking hard he might come in his pants. He reached up and caressed her chin.

“You’re so sexy, and beautiful. I think you would look stunning in both of these. My brothers and I would love to see you in them.”

She closed her eyes, and then opened them, as if his words just registered. His heart was racing, yet he felt so strongly about his emotions, his attraction to Diane.

“What did you say?” she asked. He stepped closer and smoothed his hand along her cheek as he absorbed the deep cleavage of her breasts, the swell of each mound, and the tiny silver heart necklace that fell inches above the deep crevice.

Looking down into her eyes, her chest lifted up and down and he could practically hear her heart racing. He thought of all the suave things he could say, should say right now, but he failed. Her beauty, her innocence, and expression caused him to lose his voice. He lowered closer. Just a soft kiss to get his intentions across.

The back door slam closed and Melissa’s voice came fast and loud. “I’m back.”

Diane stepped away from Mark, and Mark smiled.

“Enjoy lunch with your men, Melissa?” he asked as he brought the two items toward the counter. He was so fucking di

sappointed he wanted to hit something, but he showed no emotion. He wanted Diane so badly it burned inside, and now he was getting ready to leave for a few days, too. He needed to let her know that he and his brothers were interested in getting to know her. It suddenly became necessary to get their intentions across now, not days or a week later.

Diane had already headed up to the register to ring him up. She looked so beautiful with her rosy cheeks. He winked at her.

“You’ll wrap these up for me, doll?” he asked.

“Of course.” Her voice was shaking. She was affected by him. She felt the attraction, it was a positive sign.

“You can head to lunch now, Diane, and I’ll take over.”

“I’m headed over to Francine’s to meet Lucas and Drake. Why don’t you join us?” he asked.

“Oh, no, that’s okay. I think I have to go pack and make some arrangements for while I’m away.”

“Oh, I called Amanda and she can cover for you so there’s no need to call her.”