He felt the fire building within him and knew he needed to stop; otherwise his plans would be ruined.
He struggled to resist her. She was in his arms, her lips soft and pliant.
She’s yours for the taking. Take her.
Duncan needed her. His hands moved up running his fingers through her hair. He couldn’t not touch her. Pulling her close he took over, showing her the passion he felt towards her. His lips were hungry for her. He demanded her submission. Tess didn’t back off. She wrapped her arms around his neck holding on. He held her close crushing her full breasts against his chest. Duncan wanted their clothes gone.
He wanted her naked tits pressed against his chest. Duncan needed her womanly curves wrapped around him as he sank his dick inside her slick cunt. All the erotic images filled his mind, including her cream dripping around his cock.
He wanted her naked, squirming as he pulsed within her gorgeous body. Duncan took her moans matching them with his own. His body was rock hard, his pre-cum leaking out a continuous stream out of the tip.
He knew he had to stop. If he didn’t stop he’d take their love-making too far. He’d promised himself her sweetest seduction. Tess wouldn’t trust him if every time he got his hands on her, he was fucking her like some uncontrollable animal.
Back off, Duncan. Take your hands off her lush body.
No!
Yes.
Duncan battled with himself. Her moans were driving him crazy with the need to take her over and over again.
With reluctance he kissed her one more time then pulled away.
Just looking at her flushed cheeks along with the rise and fall of her breasts as she took deep breath, killed him.
Her lips were red and swollen from his kisses. They looked so plump and enticing that they tempted him to give in to his battle. He could have her naked beneath him within a matter of moments.
“I’ll come and get you for supper later. I’ll give you time to relax and freshen up. You must feel some jet-lag.”
With a deep breath he took a step back putting as much space between them as possible. The disappointment on her face killed him. She was the first woman to give him so much.
“I-is I-it something I did?” she asked. Her voice wobbled, tears ready to erupt.
Duncan cursed. He could have kicked himself at his lack of tact. Every time he got somewhere with his woman he made mistakes.
Get a grip, man.
He pulled her into his arms wrapping himself around her. His face pressed to her neck breathing in her fresh female smell that drove him crazy.
She was stiff, and he didn’t like it.
Tess needed love.
He cupped her cheek forcing her to look at him. The tears stayed in her eyes refusing to fall. He licked his lips. He’d never been so deeply affected by a woman’s tears.
“The next time I make love to you I want it to be perfect for you. I want you to have romance, flowers, everything a woman deserves. I’m going to spend all my time in pleasuring you. When I take you it will be the most amazing experience for you. The first time between us needs to be all about you. Tonight is not the right time, but when it is, you’ll know.”
“I’m ready now.”
He sighed. How sweet her words were. “I’m not, Tess. I want you, I won’t deny that. Feel this.” He pushed his cock against her. Her eyes widened in surprise. “You need time, baby. Right now, I’d take you hard and rough. I wouldn’t be gentle. When I’m ready I’ll take you. Make no mistake about it.”
Her sigh of pleasure encouraged him. He leaned down to give her a sweet kiss on the lips before he left her to freshen up. It took all of his willpower to walk away.
Chapter Sixteen
Tess touched her lips again. His words and the gentleness of his kiss would stay with her forever.
A few clever words and a kiss and you were melting at his feet.
She couldn’t stop her feelings. No matter how much she tried to fight her response to him she wanted him with a desperation hard to resist.
Her lips tingled. Her breasts were sensitive. She felt an ache deep down within her body. Her clit was hard, swollen with blood. She reached a hand between her thighs to play with the little bud.
A moan escaped her as the sensation had her gasping for breath. She was so turned on. The cream between her thighs couldn’t be mistaken for tap water. The shower did not help matters as it only heightened all the sensitivity within her. Each droplet of water felt like a caress across her skin.
She wanted Duncan. The man she had thought was absolutely mean was turning out to be a really caring romantic man. She tried to think of all the problems she’d mentally listed about him, but all she could think and feel were the moments he let go within her arms. There was more to him, and she was willing to take all of him for those precious parts of him.
It had been a short time they’d known each other, but for Tess she’d be able to wipe all the bad out of their situation for a chance at happiness.
Was she that desperate for love? Tess made a decision. She’d no longer be angry at him. Their circumstances were not normal. They would make the best of it. Her father had played a part in this. She’d never been a bitter person before Duncan. She refused to spend a moment hating anyone.
She looked forward to his company.
With her shower finished, she turned off the water, then grabbed a towel to dry herself.
Tess walked into the main room and collapsed on top of the bed with the white fluffy towel wrapped around her. The bed moulded to her shape. Just by lying on the surface she knew it was lovely and comfortable. Her happiness increased.
Any more of this delightful treatment and she’d turn into a pampered goddess.
Tess rolled over to watch the sun set through the glass of the doors leading out to the patio of the bedroom.
Sometime later she dressed in a simple yellow summer dress. Wearing night clothes for supper seemed wrong. She left her wild hair down to curve round her shoulders and slip down her back. There was no need for make-up. Tess stared into the mirror and felt pure and natural. The Italian atmosphere relaxed her. The knock at the door confirmed it was time to go to dinner.
When she opened the door she was taken aback by the man who stood over the threshold. She’d grown accustomed to Duncan in a business suit looking stiff and authoritative. She stared, unable to look away from the change confronting her. He was so handsome even in casual jeans and a plain white shirt. They suited him in more ways than one. Tess thought he looked sexier in the denim than in the delicate fabric of his suit pants. Her thoughts turned to wild nights, making hot passionate love under the moonlight. Duncan made her lose control of her senses.
Her head rested against the side of the door, and a contented sigh escaped from her lips. She’d never felt so relaxed, not even in her own home.
“Are you ready for dinner?” he asked.
Words escaped her, so she nodded her head. He moved away from the door. She followed him down the hall, linking her arm through his as they descended the stairs. She stood by his side and fought with the desire to stare at him.
“Ask away,” he said.
“What?”
“I know you want to say something. Say it, Tess.” He stopped on the last stair turning to her.
“You look handsome and kind.” She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.
“You do that a lot when you’re nervous. Tucking your hair behind your ear. You have nothing to be nervous about.” Duncan took her hand, kissing her fingers.
“I’m sorry. I can’t think when you’re so close.”
“I’m pleased to know you’re as affected by my company as I am by yours.”
She smiled. “I’m used to seeing you in a suit.”
“I have to look all powerful and dull. I run a business and rarely have fun.” He pulled a face making her laugh. “May I escort you to the kitchen?”
“Yes. You may.” She giggled as he led the way into the kitchen.
Sofia was stood stirring a wooden spoon inside a pan at the stove. Tess was bombarded by so many wonderful scenes. As soon as Sofia saw them she shrieked and pushed them to the romantically set dining table.
Candles and flowers decorated the table along with cutlery laid out for them. The cutlery included several knives and forks, and Tess felt a wave of panic grip her. She’d never had meals with courses that needed special knives and forks to eat with.
Duncan touched her hand steering her mind away from the supposed protocol of the table.
“You look wonderful.” His voice was deep and soothing.
He held the chair out for her. She accepted his invitation and took her seat as he pushed the chair under. He leaned down brushing her off her neck to kiss her. She shivered as goose-bumps erupted on her flesh.
Tess felt incredibly self-conscious. No man had ever lavished so much attention on her. She took a sip of the sparkling water to distract her thoughts. Then she looked at the glass before looking at him.