Page 23 of The Sheik's Vow

She lifted her back and head so that he could pull the well-worn cotton away.

Then her nervousness hit her. She didn’t spend money on fancy underwear. Kaia had wanted to save her money so that she could get her and her sister to a new, safe place. Away from Ethan’s grasp. So, her underthings were plain cotton.

“I’m sorry,” she whispered.

His dark eyes lifted, startled. “Why are you sorry?” he rasped out.

“I just…” her hand floated to her breast, covering the pathetic cotton bra.

Riaz chuckled, then lifted her hand away so that his mouth could close over the tight nipple pressing against the thin cotton. “I love your body, Kaia. I don’t give a damn what you’re wearing, although I’d love to spoil you by dressing you up in whatever would make you feel pretty and daring.”

Kaia could barely listen to his words because his mouth was so distractingly hot as it covered her nipple. Then he pulled the cotton cup away and…dear heaven! His tongue was scorching! It teased and tortured her nipple, pulling an incoherent sound from her.

She pulled his head away and they stared into each other’s eyes for a long moment. “I like that,” she admitted.

His smile widened and he pulled her hands away from his head. Without uttering a word, Riaz moved to her other breast, teasing the tip with equal fervency.

Chapter 14

Riaz was in love with this woman, he suddenly realized. Taking her nipple into his mouth, he wanted…needed…to give her as much pleasure as she gave him. Her very presence in his life made him smile. Seeing her determination, her love for his dogs, and her affection for the horses, hell, any living thing, made him need her that much more.

Making love to her was the pinnacle of his feelings for her. He would show her through his touch how much she meant to him.

With deft fingers, he released the catch on her bra to reveal her perfect, pert breasts. They were so beautiful, he could barely stop touching them, teasing them. He loved the sounds she made when he sucked on her nipples, so he went back to the first one while he pinched the other. She screamed and he nearly laughed with delight. He would have too, if his mouth hadn’t been full.

Then, he caught the scent of her arousal and his head spun with intoxication. Pulling away, he gazed down at her hips and realized that she was still wearing her jeans.

“Are your panties as plain as your bra?” he teased, flipping open the snap at her waistband.

“Yes,” she replied breathlessly. Her tone was apologetic.

“Good,” he replied and stood up. While standing at the side of thebed, he reached out and tugged the zipper down. Then, with deft movements, he slid her jeans off. Finally, she was naked. Well, in just her panties. Which yes, they were plain, white panties and, for some ridiculous reason, the sight of the white cotton hiding those dark curls made him hotter than anything he’d ever experienced.

“I need them off,” he grumbled, and reached up, tugging the cotton away from his goal.

When she was completely naked, he stared down at her, stunned by the beauty that was Kaia. Her legs were short, but they were lean and strong. Her hipbones stuck out, indicating that she needed more food, but he’d get to that later. Right now, he needed to see her. All of her.

With gentle hands, he touched her knees, opening her legs wider. “Let me look at you, Kaia. Don’t hide yourself from me. Please?”

He heard her whimper as he pressed her legs wide, but she didn’t resist. And then, he could see all of her. She was stunningly beautiful! Every part of her called to him. Without thinking, he started kissing his way down the inside of her leg, stopping to nibble at the sensitive spots. Sometimes she laughed, other places elicited a gasp of surprise. But everywhere he touched, Riaz noticed that she was getting hotter and more ready for him.

Since this was the hottest moment of his life, Riaz was more interested in extending the foreplay rather than hurrying into the main event.

“Riaz, what are you doing?” she asked, then gasped, closing her eyes as he nipped at the inside of her knee.

“My plan is to see how often I can make you gasp,” he warned, then made his way closer to her core. He’d been eyeing the beautiful pink folds ever since she’d allowed him a glimpse.

“Riaz, I don’t think that…!”

He silenced her with another nip, this time to the inside of her thigh. And this time, she didn’t close her eyes. She stared at him, watching him carefully. Riaz grinned. He enjoyed watching hereyes, knowing that she was wondering what would come next.

His own body was in pain with the need to sink himself into her heat, to feel her body tighten around him. But he wanted this first time to be special.

“Will you…take off your slacks?” she asked, her hips shifting slightly.

Carefully, Riaz lowered her leg and stepped back. Slowly, giving her time to tell him to stop if she needed to, he pulled off his slacks and boxers. When he was fully naked, he stood up and let her see him. He could barely hold back when Kaia let her eyes wander up and down over his body, her eyes lingering on his shaft.

“Does it hurt?” she asked, her voice soft with amazement.

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