Page 110 of Pervade London
Thoughts of me going down on them at the same time sent a shiver down my spine; two kneeling men before me, all alpha power and taut muscular bodies. I squeezed my thighs together, trying to ease the pang.
The way James was staring at me proved he’d enjoyed teasing me. I took another big gulp of the smooth wine.
He topped up my wine glass.
“Thank you.”
“Better be careful,” James said, topping up his own. “We all know what happened last time you had more than one glass.”
“You mean I played my violin for you?” I threw in a cute smile.
James picked up his fork. “Yes, of course I meant that.”
“Any chance of a tour?” I asked.
“I’m sure we can arrange that.” He looked relaxed for a man who had the weight of the world to consider. The sword on the wall was a reminder of how far he’d go.
He saw me staring at it. “It was used at Trafalgar Square.”
Several more swigs of wine and I was still trying to read him. “You get off by threatening women?”
“Only the ones that need taming.”
Xavier laughed. “You can be a bastard, sometimes.”
“Really?” said James. “And you’re the master of unseen moves.”
I raised my hand in the air. “I had the most incredible time with you both.”
James grinned and so did Xavier, and I sensed their relief that I’d finally broken the ice.
“Endear me to you, James,” I said. “I mean, what you did upstairs was enthralling, but I need to know more about you.”
“He was a naval officer,” said Xavier.
I turned in my seat to look at him. “Not an attorney?”
He threw off a salute. “I’m not as fascinating as Xavier.”
“Oh?”
“Don’t talk about me,” ordered Xavier.
“If we’re going to enlighten Ms. Rampling,” James said, licking his lips, “let’s go all the way.”
Xavier looked nervous. “You want her to hate me?”
Sparks flew from the fireplace, making me jump.
“Did he share the level of his I.Q. with you, Emily?” added James.
I let out a sigh. “He’s well read and…”
“Well over 350.”
“Not sure why that’s relevant,” said Xavier.
“Considering that, before you, the highest recorded I.Q. was 300,” said James. “To put it into perspective, Emily, Stephen Hawking’s IQ was 160 and Einstein’s 190. William Sidis, an American child prodigy, scored 300.”
