Page 44 of The Exposed Heiress

He stood and in one graceful movement he pulled her into his arms. “You’re torturing me. I actually think it’s on purpose and rather unkind.”

Placing her hands on his bare chest, she luxuriated in the feel of his warm skin. Her fingers found his flat nipples and gently circled each one.

Leo tightened his hold on her upper arms and tugged her body closer to his, his mouth finding her neck in a series of fleeting kisses before devouring her lips.

She returned his kiss and opened her mouth fully to him. His deep groan intensified her movements and she pressed closer to him, wrapping her arms around his chest.

He held her head steady and explored her mouth in a sensual onslaught that left her breathless and clinging to him.

Her hands glided over his back and went lower to feel his strong, muscular backside. A tremor ran through him and she forced a breath into her lungs.

He nuzzled her neck. “I don’t know that I’ll survive this.”

Her thoughts weren’t on surviving, but taking as much pleasure as possible. “Please, Leo. I need to feel you.”

He reached down and yanked her bikini bottoms off. His hands slid down her legs and lifted her into his arms.

“Let’s go below, love.”

She wanted him to continue touching her and she held onto him tightly. He repositioned his arms and lifted her higher to climb down into the sleeping quarters. The space didn’t have much room, and he placed her on her feet.

“Leo.” Her body ached for his touch and she clung to him.

He guided her past the small galley area and into the bedroom.

Looking around, everything looked new and pristine. She asked, “Have you ever slept here?”

“No.” He stepped back from her and didn’t move.

Emma untied the top of her bikini and tossed it on the floor. Standing in front of him completely naked, she waited. She didn’t attempt to cover her breasts. Instead, she met his gaze head-on.

Had he changed his mind? Maybe getting involved felt too close to home for him. Her heart began to squeeze painfully.

“You’re beautiful.”

Her nerve endings stirred and she ran a hand down her stomach. “I want you to touch me.”

He smiled and unbuttoned his shorts, pushing them down his body. He wore nothing else, and she saw his erection spring free.

She lifted her chin and waited for him. She held herself back from reaching out to him.

“Come here.”

She forced herself to take a step towards him and he smiled. Her nerve endings were screaming out for his touch.

He cupped her breasts and her knees weakened. Moving her backwards, he guided her onto the bed and whispered, “Are you sure you want this to happen?”

She nodded.

“Emma?”

She touched his bare chest. “Yes, I’m sure. Please.”

He laid on the bed next to her and lightly touched her breasts. His tongue encircled her nipple and he sucked and prodded the straining, tight bud while his hand slid over her back.

She took his length into her hand and firmly stroked. “I don’t want slow. I want fast.”

Leo took both of her hands in his and pinned them to the bed. He continued drawing her nipple into his mouth. “Patience, love.”

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