Page 34 of Beyond the Red Carpet

Vanessa’s gaze held hers, those hazel eyes dark with desire, drinking in every flicker of pleasure that crossed Kate’s face. Kate could feel the pressure mounting within her, a sweet ache that threatened to consume her whole. She was teetering on the brink, caught in that state of suspension where the only thing that mattered was the next stroke, the next caress, the next wave of pleasure that would finally send her tumbling over the edge.

And then it happened. Vanessa’s fingers curled inside her, hitting that perfect spot, and Kate saw stars. Her body convulsed, her back arching off the bed as a cry of pure, unadulterated bliss tore from her lips. The tension that had been building within her shattered into a thousand pieces. She rode the wave of her release, her body shaking, her mind a whirl of sensation and emotion. It was like nothing she had ever experienced before, a connection so deep, so profound. Because this wasn’t just sex. This was something else entirely, something that scared her more than she cared to admit.

As the intensity of her orgasm began to ebb, Kate felt Vanessa’s fingers slowly withdraw from her. Her body was still trembling, her breath coming in short, sharp pants as she struggled to come back down to earth. She opened her eyes, her gaze meeting Vanessa’s, and in that moment, she knew that everything she’d been feeling since she met Vanessa was real.

Vanessa’s fingers trailed across Kate’s stomach, their tips dancing lightly over the sensitive skin. The sensation sent ripples of pleasure coursing through Kate’s body, prolonging the aftershocks of her orgasm. She lay there, basking in the glow of it all, her breath gradually returning to normal.

Vanessa’s voice, when she finally spoke, was a soft murmur that filled the space between them. “I shouldn’t be surprisedthat it was like that,” she said. “Everything has been electric since we met. Every touch.” Her fingers continued their gentle exploration, tracing the outline of Kate’s hip bone. “Every look.” Kate could still recall the intensity of Vanessa’s gaze from across the room, the way it seemed to see right through her. “Every kiss.” The memory of their first kiss, spontaneous and unplanned, sent a fresh wave of heat flooding through Kate’s veins. “Even when it shouldn’t have.”

Kate turned her head to look at Vanessa. She knew exactly what Vanessa meant. Their connection had been undeniable from the start, a magnetic pull that neither of them could resist.

Vanessa’s hand stilled on Kate’s stomach, her thumb making small, soothing circles. “I tried to fight it,” she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. “I told myself that you wouldn’t feel the same way, that even if you did, it was entirely unprofessional to ask you to do this while I’m secretly wanting you, wanting this.” Her gaze held Kate’s, a silent promise in the depths of her hazel eyes. “But this is real. It’s always been real.”

She reached out to caress Vanessa’s cheek, her fingers brushing against the soft skin. “I know,” Kate said softly. “I’ve felt all of that too. The guilt. The confusion.” Kate held Vanessa’s gaze. “It all happened so fast. I was questioning my sanity.”

Vanessa’s response was a soft smile, her eyes shining with a mixture of emotions. “It’s been the same for me,” she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. “I told myself it was just the situation we were in, the proximity, that it would pass.” Her thumb brushed gently across Kate’s cheek. “But it only got stronger.”

Kate’s heart raced as Vanessa leaned in, their lips meeting in a passionate kiss that sent another wave of desire coursing through her.

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Vanessa’s lips moved with a deliberate hunger, her hands roaming over the smooth expanse of Kate’s skin. The sensation of their bodies entwined, skin against skin, was intoxicating. She kissed Kate hard, conveying the depth of her desire. The words escaped Vanessa’s lips, a murmur against Kate’s neck, “I want to taste you.”

A low moan left Kate’s lips at those words, and Kate captured Vanessa’s mouth in a hungry kiss.

With a swift motion, Vanessa pushed Kate’s hands above her head, pinning them gently but firmly against the pillow. She looked into Kate’s eyes. They were clouded with desire and anticipation.

Vanessa traced a path down Kate’s body with her tongue, each lick and kiss a promise of the pleasure to come. She lingered at the hollow of Kate’s throat, feeling the pulse quicken beneath her lips. Kate’s breathing hitched as Vanessa’s mouth continued its sweetly torturous journey, her body arching into the touch, seeking more.

Vanessa let go of Kate’s hands and reached up to untie her hair, letting the waves cascade around her shoulders, loving theway that Kate looked up at her, like she was the sexiest woman Kate had ever seen.

Vanessa leaned down, pressing her lips to Kate’s in a searing, possessive kiss. There was a newfound boldness in her touch, a confidence that came from knowing that Kate wanted this as much as she did.

Vanessa kissed her way down Kate’s naked body, savoring every inch of her skin. She traced the curve of Kate’s hip with her tongue, then moved lower, kissing the soft flesh of her inner thigh. Kate moaned softly, her hips bucking slightly as Vanessa’s mouth moved closer to her core. When Vanessa reached Kate’s most sensitive spot, she paused for a moment, looking up at Kate with a hungry gaze. She could see the desire burning in Kate’s eyes, and it only fueled her own passion. With a flick of her tongue, Vanessa parted the folds of Kate’s sex and began to explore.

Kate gasped as Vanessa’s tongue made contact with her clit. With each moan that escaped Kate’s lips, Vanessa felt a surge of empowerment. Kate’s hips bucked as Vanessa’s tongue darted out, tasting her fully for the first time. Vanessa took her time, her movements slow and deliberate.

As Kate’s climax approached, her body tensed, her breaths coming in short, sharp gasps. Vanessa watched her, captivated by the play of emotions across Kate’s face, the surrender to pleasure, the trust placed in Vanessa’s hands. Kate’s hand was lost in Vanessa’s hair, fisting it as she came, her hips rocking against Vanessa with a delicious, low moan on her lips.

Vanessa watched as Kate caught her breath, her eyes shut, one hand thrown above her head, the other lose in Vanessa’s hair now. Vanessa made her way back up, pressing soft kisses along Kate’s flushed skin. She settled beside her, brushing a strand of Kate’s hair away from her face.

Kate’s eyes fluttered open and then her lips found Vanessa’s in a languid, exploratory kiss. Vanessa moaned into the kiss, her body humming with need, aching for more. She felt Kate’s hand trail down her side, the touch light but purposeful. With a sudden shift, Kate rolled on top, straddling Vanessa with an eagerness that made Vanessa’s pulse race. Their eyes locked as Kate’s hips began to rock against her own, the friction sending jolts of pleasure through Vanessa’s body.

Vanessa’s hands roamed over Kate’s body, gripping her hips, guiding her movements. She matched Kate’s rhythm, their bodies moving in sync, each roll of their hips bringing them closer to the edge. Vanessa groaned as Kate’s pressed harder.

Kate’s movements became more frenzied, her hips grinding harder against Vanessa’s. Vanessa’s climax was building, her body tensing in anticipation. She clung to Kate, her fingernails digging into the soft flesh of her back.

Vanessa came first, her orgasm washing over her in powerful, relentless waves. Kate collapsed on top of Vanessa as she came, grinding her hips slowly as she drew out every bit of pleasure.

Vanessa held Kate close, stroking her hair gently. Her body was still humming as Kate’s head rested against Vanessa’s chest, their legs entwined. Vanessa savored the weight of Kate in her arms, the way their bodies fit together so perfectly.

Vanessa’s fingers traced lazy patterns along Kate’s back as they caught their breath. When she got here today, she’d been so nervous, not sure of how to handle the realization that she had very real feelings for Kate, but it turned out that Kate knew exactly how that felt.

A smile tugged at Vanessa’s lips as Kate lifted her head to meet her eyes.

“What are you thinking?” Kate asked as she rolled off Vanessa and got comfortable beside her, pushing her hair over her shoulder.

Vanessa’s gaze traced the delicate features of Kate’s face, taking in the flushed cheeks and the way her lips were still slightly parted.

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