Page 30 of Caught By Menace

“What?” She laughed nervously but couldn’t squash the bemused smile that tugged at the corners of her mouth. “Why?”

He kissed her forehead. “Because I like to see you smile.”

Before she could ask him why he liked that so much, he claimed her mouth in a kiss that grew increasingly passionate. Mornings had always been the time that he was the most easily aroused. Having Naya’s soft, warm body in his arms made it impossible for him to think of anything else but possessing her again.

He pressed her onto her back and threw a leg over her hips. Pinning her smaller body beneath his, Menace pushed up onto his knees and planted his hands on either side of her face. She gazed up at him with such apprehension on her face. He nuzzled her neck and nipped her sensitive skin. “Relax, Naya.”

“It’s hard sometimes,” she admitted, slightly breathless. “I know you won’t hurt me, but you’re just so damn big. I’ve spent my whole life keeping away from big, scary men.”

He couldn’t blame her for experiencing an ingrained response. Not wanting her to be uncomfortable, he lifted off her and started to move to the side. To his surprise, she wound her legs around his waist and shook her head. “Stay on me.”

“Are you sure?”

“Yes.” She bit her lower lip and then admitted, “I like the way it feels.”

Now they were getting somewhere. “But it makes you feel conflicted?”

She nodded. “I feel like I shouldn’t want to be powerless to you. I feel like I should be the one in complete control.”

Menace caressed her naked breast and brushed his thumb over her nipple. The dusky-brown peak tightened under his touch. “You respond so wonderfully to being submissive to me, Naya.”

“I know.” She didn’t sound happy about it.

He kissed the side of her neck and nibbled her earlobe. Coaxing pleasured sighs from her lips made his dick throb. Her hands roamed his sides, setting his skin alight. “I gave you a safeword, remember?”

Her hands went still on his ribs. “Blue?”

“Yes.” He gazed down at her. “You have the power to make everything stop, Naya. Even if I have you cuffed to my bed and your feet suspended in midair, you’re the one in control.”

Interest flashed in her eyes. “Could we do that?”

He tilted his head. “You want me to cuff you to my bed?”

She gulped hard. “Yes.”

“You’re sure?” He was ready to pounce on her request but didn’t want to regret it later if she wasn’t absolutely certain.

“You said I’m in control, right? If it’s too much, I can use the safeword you gave me.”

He nodded. “It won’t get to that point, Naya. The first moment I detect any true fear from you, I’ll cut you loose.”

A sweet smile brightened her face. “I know you will.”

She hadn’t said the wordtrust, but they were getting there. She trusted him not to hurt her. She trusted him to behave honorably and abide by the rules. Knowing her history, it was a huge step forward in their relationship.

Menace kissed her deeply. “Wait here. I need to get some things.”

“Um, may I use the restroom first?”

“Sorry,” he apologized quickly. “I shouldn’t have jumped on you the second you woke up, but you’re just too tempting.”

She laughed. “Well with an apology like that, a girl can forgive her big, sexy sky warrior for making her do the potty dance.”

Menace frowned at her while she bounced off the bed and scurried to the bathroom. “The what?”

She touched the frame and opened the door. Glancing over her shoulder, she presented such a stunningly erotic picture. Her bare bottom and smiling face were the things of fantasies. “You haven’t spent much time around toddlers.”

He shook his head. “Children aren’t very common aboard theValiantyet. We’ve only just started an elementary school program for five- and six-year-olds. I understand it’s a class of seven.”

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