Pretty Prize (Rags to Riches 2)

“Your skin is so soft. I don’t want it to scratch you.”

My heart flutters in my chest. Okay, that was sweet. Then he gives me a soft kiss on the lips before releasing me to get back to my shopping. The sales ladies come and go, bringing me different things. Hunter’s eyes stay trained on me the whole time. Every now and then he will respond to something on his phone but he quickly puts it away, giving me back all of his attention.

Hunter might think my brother had a thing for me but he didn’t watch me like Hunter does. I can feel the man’s eyes on me. How was it only yesterday that I was afraid of him? The only fear I have now is of losing him. The energy or something around us has changed. I know there is a good person inside of him and I am determined to bring him out. I’ve gotten a few glimpses of him and I want more.

My husband looks so sexy leaning back in a chair. A few buttons of his shirt undone, a small dusting of a five o’clock shadow along his jaw. My body begins to heat the more I stare at him thinking about what that beard would feel like against my skin, between my thighs. My whole body starts to tingle. I fantasize about climbing up onto those thick thighs and riding him. It was so good the first time. I bet it would be even better now. I feel my cheeks pinken from my thoughts. Hunter clears his throat, bringing my eyes up to his.

I was staring at his thighs. I lick my lips, feeling bold. If I want it I should take it. It’s not like the man is going to tell me no. All the salespeople are off looking for things for me to try on. I drop the pants I have in my hand, walking toward him. I’m still in one of the soft dresses. It seems I’ve found a favorite color by looking at the stuff I’ve picked out. There are multiple things in different hues of yellow that bring a smile to my face. It reflects how I feel in this moment. I used to take what was given to me regardless of how tattered it was. Now I am overjoyed to have beautiful things to call my own.

Hunter sits up a little straighter as I close the space between us. I drop down into his lap, straddling him the same way as we were on the plane.

“Why are you doing this?” I ask. I enjoy playing with Hunter but I find it more rewarding when I tease him. I don’t want to play games.

“I want you to have whatever you want.” I bite my lip thinking over his words. I hate that I always have to try to read deeper into his motives. “As long as it keeps you safe,” he adds. “That sweater could hurt you.” I can’t stop the laugh that bubbles from me.

“I don’t want the sweater,” I tell him before leaning down and brushing my nose against his. “You smell good,” I sigh before pressing my mouth against his. This time he lets me lead. I take the kiss, licking the seam of his mouth. His lips part for me as I lazily kiss my husband. Thinking of him as my husband has me moaning into his mouth. His fingers dig into my hair as we both get lost in the kiss.

“Oh, sorry.” I jerk back at the sound of a woman’s voice. I see one of the sales ladies’ backside as she half runs from where we are. Hunter already snipped at one who almost walked in when I was changing.

“I couldn’t even let you kiss me,” he says, drawing my attention away from where the woman took off. “I have no control when it comes to you. I just want to take and take and take.” I want to do the same but of him. He plays with the ends of my hair.

“This is nice.” I wiggle against him. We both know I’m not talking about sex. I feel close to him right now. A closeness I’ve never had with anyone before. The thought of losing it is terrifying.

“Sweetheart?” Hunter’s hold tightens on my thighs. My heart begins to flutter at the term of endearment. It sounds almost foreign from his lips. “What’s the matter? You’ve gone pale.”

“Promise me you’ll always hold true to your word.”

He stiffens for a moment, his eyes searching my face.

“He won’t take you from me.” Hunter’s voice is low, almost deadly, sending a yummy chill across my skin. “No one will.” He pulls me closer to him. “I’ll give you more than my word, my precious wife. I’ll give you it all.”