Page 36 of Leo

“I have to tell you something.”

“Surely it can wait until…”

“No!” She reached for him and shook her head.

“You have to know.” He saw when she struggled and swallowed and wondered what on earth had her so agitated. “I know what you’re expecting.”

“You do?”

She nodded. “A man like you, would be expecting that I am responsive.” She swallowed again. “I am going to have to disappoint you.”

“You couldn’t…”

“Please! This is exceedingly difficult for me, just let me get it out.”

“All right.” He reined in his puzzlement and continued to watch her.

“You have been with thousands of women…”

“That’s an exaggeration…”

“Hundreds then.” She shook her head as he opened his mouth to contradict. “It has been only two for me. One when I was in college and Greg. They both…” Her gaze dropped to his chest, lashes framing her cheeks.

“And they both said the same thing. I was not passionate. Greg was nice about it, but I could tell he was impatient and trying not to show it.” Her fingers curled into his chest. “That’s why he went to Claire, my best friend, I could not give him what he wanted.”

“Sherrian…”

“I should not have started anything. You are only going to be severely disappointed and I…”

“Stop this nonsense!”

Her head flew up at his tone.

“What?”

“Whatever those two bastards told you was a reflection on their shoddy lovemaking technique. They were unable to draw the passion from you and typically in the behavior of how selfish and utterly despicable they were, they blamed it on you.” He took her chin between his fingers.

“I have only been with you for several minutes and I can unequivocally tell you that you are the most exciting woman I have ever been with. If you will allow me – let me show you what you do to me.” He stared deep into her eyes and waited for her assent.

“Yes.” She whispered.

“First…” Bending his head, he brushed his lips against hers and felt when they parted. But he was in no hurry to dive his tongue into her mouth as much as he wanted to taste and savor.

He was still shaken by the fact that she was so inexperienced and had not been with a man since that bastard died. He traced the outline of her quivering bottom lip and nipped at the flesh, making her jump.

With a throaty chuckle at her reaction, he used his tongue to explore the lip again before edging seductively and slowly into her mouth.

“Easy.” He whispered when she would have drawn him further in. “We have all the time in the world, and I just want to taste you. Let the taste of you linger on my tongue.”

Her fingers curled into his chest as her body arched towards his. He fisted a hand into her hair at the back of her neck and lifted her slightly. His tongue darted into her mouth, doing a slow mating dance.

His body was flying out of control, but he was determined to prove to this wonderfully exquisite woman that she was sexy and desirable. Her self-esteem had been knocked out of the court by men who were unsure of their masculinity, and he was determined to hand it back to her.

To show her that she was worth the effort. He deepened the kiss and the madness took her. He had wanted finesse, a slowing down to give them time to enjoy, but it was beyond him. He tightened his hold at the back of her head and bore her into the pillows, his body pressing against hers.

Emotions clamored inside his body, making him weak and hard as rock. It would have to be now, or he was not going to last. Shifting on top of her without breaking the kiss, he somehow managed to tug off his underwear.

He settled over her slowly, using one hand to guide himself until he was barely touching her swollen flesh. Her eyes flew open as she held his gaze. Ending the kiss, he placed his forehead on hers and took several fortifying breaths.

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