Homeless Heart

Chapter 16

Lizzie

My Friday was going by in a flash. My competent staff were ironing out all the last-minute details. After reviewing my to-do list, I’d noticed some of the auction items hadn't shown up, and there was a video missing. Usually, this wouldn't be a big deal, but it was from my most prominent donors, and they were quite particular. I'd just got off the phone with the donor, who assured me it was on its way. The calls with this woman were always icy and businesslike. The chill from this woman must have required wearing a jacket year-round.

I got up to find Hope, who wasn’t at her desk. I paced back to my chair when she popped her head into my office. "What's up, boss?"

"Where were you?" She looked a little disheveled and out of sorts.

"Oh, I had to pop out for something." That was our code for going to the bathroom. Hope loved having codes for topics of discussion to avoid embarrassment.

"Okay, has that video showed up?"

"Maybe it came in while I was out; let me check."

"Please follow up on that. The donor just called, and she was her usual icy self. They donate a lot of money, so we have to keep them happy." She saluted me and went back to her desk. I hated being a hard-ass, so I tried to keep my tyrannical behavior to a minimum.

That night I went home tired but optimistic about the event. Turning in early was key to a productive Saturday because it was going to be a long day. As I lay in bed, reviewing my list of things to do, my mind swiftly shifted gears to Phin. The thought of his green eyes, his dimple, and his panty-melting smile weren't letting me get to sleep. I touched my lips lightly, imagining his lips on mine. The thought of his potential kisses had me all worked up; my bedside boyfriend would have to do the dirty work so I could get to sleep. Reluctantly, I pulled out Victor, my vibrator, that I was considering renaming Phin after he helped me get to sleep.

I inspected the room for the event like any other; checking with the caterers, hotel furniture setup, auction items, and the bar. Hope was fantastic at these events because she always knew what to do. I'd come to the back of the hotel to finalize the food with the chef when I saw Phin coming through the hotel staff entrance. He smiled at me, and I couldn't help but return his smile as my body flushed everywhere.

Phin licked his lips as I approached. "You look amazing."

I blushed, my damn body always giving me away. "Thanks, so do you. You clean up nice." He was wearing the uniform as instructed. The black pants flattered him in all the right places.

He moved closer to me, eating up the distance between us, moving like a cat stalking its prey and only stopped when he was just a few inches away from me. I stopped when I bumped into the doorjamb. I could feel his hot breath on my cheek. We were quiet for what seemed like ages, both of us breathing heavy. He finally leaned in near my ear and took a deep breath. "You smell good enough to eat."

I laughed. "I think that's the kitchen."

He pulled back and looked directly at me as I did my best not to pass out. "You smell like the sweetest fucking thing on earth." He leaned even closer to my ear, so close I could feel his breath. "I need to kiss each one of these freckles." He pulled back to look at me to get permission. "Elizabeth, you know you can only fight this for so long?"

I was trembling now; I couldn't speak, I swallowed hard and stifled my moan. Phin pressed himself against me; I could feel how fast his heart was beating. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't look away. Since I didn't stop him, he leaned in and licked my neck, making a sound that was a combination of a growl and a moan. The sound vibrated through his chest into me, making my sex vibrate. My panties were soaked through, and my core was aching to be touched by him. He grabbed my hand and pulled me into a hallway.

He had me pinned in a dark corner against the wall, and I loved the feel of the weight of his body. I could feel every hard inch of him. "I've got to work, Phin."

"I know, Elizabeth, I can't control myself. I've wanted to kiss you since I met you. Can I kiss you just once?"

All I could do was nod my head.

"Do you want me to kiss you? You need to say it."

"Phin, please kiss me," I said, trying to catch my breath.

"Well, since you said please." He smiled, tilting his head, and kissed my cheek. "See that wasn't so bad, was it?"

"Very funny." I wasn't in the mood to be teased; I needed him to kiss me.

"Elizabeth, you're too easy to tease." He placed his warm hands on my face, and then he leaned in and put his soft lips on mine.

He nipped softly at my top and bottom lip, trying to make me wait. Finally, I was tired of waiting, and I flicked my tongue in between his lips. I was begging for an entrance. We moaned together when he took control of the kiss. Our mouths were hungry for each other and becoming raw from the ferocity of our kisses. His hands moved slowly from my face down my sides to my butt where he pulled me in closer so I could feel his erection. His need for me scared me, so I pushed him away, trying to collect my thoughts.

Staring up at him, he looked like he wanted to eat me alive. He leaned his forehead against mine, trying to control his breathing. "God, I want you so bad. I need to bury myself in you right here against the wall, but I know you have to work. Plus, I don't want to mess up your beautiful dress." I put my trembling hands on his chest while I tried to calm my breathing.

Reluctantly, I moved away from him as I straightened my dress, needing something to do with my hands. "I should get back to work now."

I watched him look around, unsure of what he was doing. "I think I found somewhere more private." He took my hand and led me to what looked like an empty office. "Lizzie, lift up your dress and sit down on top of the desk." Phin locked the door and got down on his knees in front of me. He pushed up the dress, spreading my legs as far as they would go, then moved his hands up my thighs. I wasn't used to being this exposed, especially someplace we could potentially be discovered. Phin leaned in and gave me a long kiss on the top of my sex, my silk panties being the only barrier to his mouth. He began rubbing his nose against my pussy. He looked up at me, and I wanted to swoon. "Lizzie, you are so wet for me. Now, I can't wait to taste you."