Page 24 of Desire
“That’s not true, and you know it.”
I sniffed bitterly. “I haven’t even known you a month, and the hurts weren’t small ones, Jasper. They were big, heart-torturing hurts.”
His shoulders collapsed when he sighed. “You know our circumstances aren’t normal.”
I intended for him to feel the fervor emanating from my eyes. “You’re getting married to Julia Valentine, Jasper. And if you expect me to be your side piece, then—”
Suddenly, I was in his embrace, and we were kissing deeply. As usual, my head was spinning.
“I’m not marrying anyone,” he whispered after his lips softly released mine.
I felt so confused. Rachel’s voice was in my head, reminding me that he was damaged. Perhaps Jasper would lie to get what he wanted at that moment because he craved my pussy.
“Why does everyone believeyou’re damaged and dangerous?”
His body went rigid. “Who believes that?”
For a moment, I questioned whether or not I should’ve mentioned Rachel’s assessment of him. However, I hadn’t been able to get her words out of my head. She would never make such claims without proof.
“Many of my colleagues. The ones who don’t make such accusations without evidence.”
His blue-greeneyes softened some as they searched mine. “Do you believe I’m damaged and dangerous?”
I felt like a fly trapped by his gaze. Since my words wouldn’t form, I shrugged.
“I could be dangerous, and maybe I am damaged.”
I sucked in a sharp breath as my lips parted. Was I afraid? Turned on? Grateful that he had told the truth? I hadn’t expected such veracity from him.
“ButI would never hurt you, Holly. I would die before I did that.”
My eyes closed as I allowed the lightheadedness to pass. “I can’t…”
“You can, baby.” He kissed me again. “Yes, you can.”
“No, I can’t.”
Jasper stood very still, and for that reason, I opened my eyes. His gaze held me captive.
“Holly, listen to me and listen to me well. I know how to be Randolph Christmas.I was given that lesson from the day I was born. But I rejected my father. Not as a boy, who harbored pain, anger, and resentment. My father gave me a harsh education. It was the Roman way, as he used to say.” He snorted as he snarled. “I could’ve been just like him, but I had to do things to change my course. I had to know who he was through and through and make a conscious effort to neverbe like him. Do you understand? I know you do.”
Jasper’s level of introspection held me spellbound, turned me on, and made my heart want to jump out of my chest to melt with his. I had to swallow the lump in my throat before I threw my arms around his neck. We were making out feverishly. All I felt for him was raw desire. Then a thought came to mind. I tried to banish it. Now was not thetime to say it, but what was on my mind wanted to find its way out of my mouth regardless.
“Jasper…” I whispered and sucked air, feeling the tickling sensation of his lips and tongue on my neck.
Now is not the time, Holly.
He grinded me hard with his swollen cock. “What is it, baby?”
Oh God…the pressure of his hardness against my pussy stirred a pleasurable sensation.My desire was so high, I forgot what I was going to say, but I knew it had to do with my earlier meeting with Rachel. Then I remembered.
“Jasper, I have to tell you…”
Knock, knock, knock.
The sound brought me back to earth.
“They’ll go away,” Jasper said before his mouth consumed mine again.
