Page 49 of Deadly Peril

Jana increased the pressure of her grip on him, then slowed at the plum-shaped head to caress his tender spot with her thumbs. “Oh, Jesus.” He wasn’t going to last much longer.

Thaddeus rolled to the side and grabbed a condom from the table. He rolled it on, then looked into Jana’s glistening green eyes.

“I’m glad you came with a supply of those,” Jana said with a tiny smile. “I think you’re going to be out of them before I’m done with you.”

Thaddeus didn’t have a chance to respond. Jana lifted up, then slowly lowered onto him, with his throbbing cock buried inside her. She put her hands on his chest then moved up then down, in a steady rhythm.

Her hair fell over her shoulders and her breasts gently moved with her motion. Her rosy nipples were tight and sumptuous, so he leaned up for a taste. Thaddeus ran his hands along her sides, then rubbed his fingertips over her belly. He found her sensitive spot and caressed it with his thumb.

Jana panted softly. Thaddeus breathed deep and hard to keep up. He stiffened as she moved over him, tightening her inner muscles. It was like her fist still gripped him, only that wasn’t what was wrapped around his aching erection.

When Thaddeus flicked his thumb over just the right place, Jana cried out and tossed her head back. She tensed, and he responded by rocking up into her, hard. Jana pumped with ferocity, and he lifted his hips to meet hers.

Thaddeus moaned deeply, then emitted a feral growl and exploded into her. Jana’s high-pitched cry at her peak spiraled Thaddeus into new heights of joy. Together they came, sighing with pleasure. When he’d given his all, Thaddeus slumped against the mattress and closed his eyes. Jana fell forward onto his chest with her cheek against his neck.

For a few minutes, neither moved. Thaddeus didn’t want to disturb the slice of paradise or let go of his love. He might not share his feelings, but he couldn’t lie to himself. He loved Jana, and she was the first and only woman to have his heart.

Jana slid off and gazed at him. “Mmm,” she said, then put her palm on his cheek.

“I couldn’t have said it better.” Thaddeus tossed back the sheet. “What do you say we try out that Jacuzzi?”

“I thought you’d never ask.”

Jana took his hand, and he guided her to the oversized bathroom. When the tub was filled, she slid into the warm water. Thaddeus sat across from her. The tub was large enough for him to extend his legs. The jets pulsed around them, soothing any aches or tiredness.

Under the water, Thaddeus stroked her leg with his toes. “This is nice.”

“My vocabulary seems to have escaped me. Mmm is all I can say.”

Jana looked into his eyes and their gazes locked. “I love you,” she said.

Thaddeus hadn’t expected her to say that. He was in way over his head. Jana’s emotion, her honesty, her love had broken through his barriers. He nearly told her that he loved her too, but the words stuck in his throat. He couldn’t give her what she wanted.

“Jana…honey…you are the most remarkable woman I know.” Thaddeus struggled. He wanted to say the right thing. But he understood action better than words. Jana had fallen for him, but he lacked the social skills to deal with it.

What was a man supposed to say at a time like that?

“I just…” Thaddeus stalled, at a loss. “If we continue like this, you’ll expect—”

“No,” Jana said, holding her hand up. “I don’t expect anything…just you.”

Thaddeus was speechless.

“I’m not asking you for anything.” Jana’s eyes were soft. “I wanted to share how I feel about you. I thought you should know.”

She got out of the water and wrapped a towel around her, then she smiled. “Anyway, if you recall, I was the one who started things last night.” She headed toward the door but glanced back. “So, don’t go feeling guilty.”

Thaddeus got out, dried off, then dressed in yesterday’s clothes. He met Jana in the living room. She looked surprisingly refreshed. When he stepped closer, she reached for his hand. “Let’s go eat breakfast. A woman can work up quite an appetite around you.”

Thaddeus laughed, then opened the door for her.

Breakfast was served in the atrium. The menu included a long list of items from scrambled eggs and bacon to sausage, oatmeal, and pancakes. Thaddeus was ravenous and tempted to order everything on the list. He kept it to a dull roar with the breakfast buffet, where he could get all the above, plus breakfast potatoes, fruit, and coffee.

Jana selected a more modest portion. She opted for the buffet, also. But chose French toast and yogurt, with a side of fruit. She settled into the table across from him with a smile.

Thaddeus had devoured the eggs and was a good way through his syrup-soaked pancakes. “What are you smiling at?”

Jana munched on a bite of French toast. “I’m smiling at you. It’s such a pleasure to watch you eat.”

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