A Little Bit Naughty ( Tahoe Nights 1)

“I-I’ve never been the fling sort, Leo.”

It wasn’t exactly the answer he wanted, but for now he’d make it work. He’d just have to prove to her how good they could be together. That their friendship had been nothing more than foreplay to the main event. That there could be so much more between them. Leo knew it in his gut.

Chapter Five

Walking into the bedroom, Amanda felt an immediate sense of panic. What had prompted her to say yes to Leo? Her nerves were frayed, and she was sure he could see her trembling. Even her anxiety couldn’t hinder the zing of anticipation that ran through her bloodstream though. She'd known this moment would come. Deep down she’d known what would happen if Leo came along with her on this trip. She’d nearly convinced herself it would all be make-believe but her body had known the truth.

As Leo turned on the little lamp next to the bed, Amanda clasped her hands in front of her and waited, suddenly unsure. Determination appeared to be stamped into his untamed features as he watched her from the other side of the bed. She took in the sight of him, from his mussed dark hair, to the way his hands fisted at his sides. In that moment, he seemed large and dangerous—and more man than she knew what to do with. The teasing friend she’d come to know was no longer present. In his place was an unyielding and dominant man hungry for sex. Amanda shivered.

As she stood there, Leo began to make his way around the side of the bed, each step bringing them closer together. A rush of feminine pleasure went through her when he took her in his arms and pressed his lips to hers.

This kiss wasn’t the delicate touching of flesh that it had been before. This time Leo took her mouth in wild abandon, dipping his tongue inside the wet cavern, then back out again, teasing and tasting. Amanda melted against him, moaning as she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back with everything she had. Never in her life had anything been so good. So deep and all consuming. His lips demanded. His tongue teased and dueled with hers. Butterflies sprang to life in her stomach, and a quick burst of damp heat flooded her pussy.

Without warning, Leo pulled back, his green gaze fierce with arousal. “You’re scared, aren’t you, sweetheart?”

How could he know that from a single kiss? Unable to look him in the eye, Amanda’s gaze shot to his chest. “A little.”

Leo cupped the back of her neck and used his thumb to tip her chin up. “I’m going to make you feel so damn good. There won’t be time for fear, sweets.” He smiled, and his hands smoothed their way down her back to her bottom where they cupped and squeezed. Her flesh molded to his hands as if made for him.

“I fucking love your ass, Amanda. I’ve watched you walk. Did you know that?”

She shook her head, her throat dry as dirt.

He bent at the knees and pulled her so close that her pelvis cradled his rather impressive hard-on. “Good. I never wanted you to know.”

“Why?”

“Because we were friends and I didn’t want to make you uncomfortable around me.”

Always Mister Nice Guy, that was her Leo. “Well, it worked. I had no idea you ever looked at me, not like that.”

He licked his lips and stared at her chest, as if mentally picturing her naked breasts. “Mmm, you can bet I did, sweets. And now I want a better look. May I?”

Amanda swallowed hard as his hands began to massage her backside through the thin material of her shorts. Leo had somehow managed to wiggle the material higher, exposing the tinies

t amount of her cotton panties. His rough fingers were there, teasing. Just as she was about to shout, “Take me!” he spoke again, driving her a little closer to insanity.

“Jesus, Amanda, the thought of being inside your soft, tight cunt is enough to make me come in my jeans here.”

“I’d really rather you didn’t, Leo.”

His eyes darkened. “You’re such a sweet surprise.”

She frowned in confusion. “What do you mean?”

“I was all set to sleep in the other room. I didn’t think you’d let me anywhere near you tonight. I hoped. Hell, I prayed that wouldn’t be the case, but I never figured it’d be answered.”

She snorted. “Great, so now you’re saying I’m easy?”

He chuckled. “Not at all. I’m just glad I’m not the only one feeling desperate and hungry here.”

Amanda pushed out of his arms and let her gaze take in the male perfection in front of her. “No, you aren’t the only one hungry.”

“Then maybe you’ll take those clothes off for me?”

After taking a deep breath and letting it out slowly, Amanda began to inch the tank top up over her belly. She was plumper than the average woman. Would Leo be turned off when he saw her in the flesh? Only one way to find out. With Leo’s gaze zeroed in on her every move, Amanda tugged the top up and off. Tossing it to the floor, she tried to force herself to remain still. Not to cover herself from his roving gaze. When she’d put the tank top on she’d been thinking of sleeping in it, which meant no bra. Now, Amanda sort of wished she’d worn one anyway.

“I pegged it earlier,” Leo said, his voice low and deep.