Page 13 of Timeless Valentine

"There's nothing to worry about." As I lean closer, he slips an arm around me. "But I do appreciate that you care."

He drops my hand to cup my face, staring deeply into my eyes. "I care a lot, Grace. To be honest, I care an extremely strange amount, given that we've just met. I appreciate that you're very independent, but I hope that you'll let me help you whenever I can."

He's too good to be true. But I can't simply allow a white knight to ride in and save the damsel in distress. What would the damsel do if the white knight rode off again?

"For the moment, maybe we could just curl up for a few minutes," I say, tucking my heels up under me. "In preparation for a great night's sleep."

Leo's eyes flick to the pinstriped green curtain that separates the alcove with my bed from the rest of the room. "You know, I could tuck you into bed properly. Make sure that you're completely relaxed."

I start to laugh, then stop when I see he's serious. "What do you have in mind?"

He smiles and lifts me in his arms. As we get to the curtain, I help him by reaching out and pulling it back. "Thanks." He lays me across the comforter, then reaches down to pull my socks off slowly.

"Grace, I think the best way to put you to sleep would be to strip you naked, then lick your pussy until you shake from head to toe." His businesslike tone is hilarious. "This will ensure all of your muscles are properly relaxed so that you can sleep."

My back and shoulders shiver from the casual way he mentions something that is, at least to me, a huge step. Is it too soon to be so intimate with a man I just met? I don't care. Every time he touches me it makes all of my stress and tension meltaway. I love the way he cares for me. Giving in to my physical urges feels like the right thing to do.

I force myself to keep my face straight. "Sure. If you think that would be best."

I love the methodical way he unbuttons my pants, folding and placing them on a built-in shelf. I sit up so he can pull off my t-shirt. How strange that I'm not embarrassed being in front of him in a simple cream bra and panties.

His eyes blaze as he stares at the way I'm stretched out on the bed, propped up on an elbow. "What?"

"I'm taking mental snapshots," he smiles. "I'm going to remember this moment for a very long time, gorgeous."

I laugh, but he suddenly cuts me off by dropping down and kissing me deeply.

My hand gravitates to his chest, loving that I can see much more of his frame in his snug long sleeved t-shirt. "I like the suits, but this is better."

He reaches around to unhook my bra, then inhales sharply when he pulls the fabric aside to reveal my breasts. "Gorgeous."

I gasp as his lips circle my nipple, licking and sucking, gauging my reactions. My fingers thread through his thick hair as I try to control my moaning. It feels so perfect to let him take complete control of my body.

The way his hands move along my skin is electrifying. His caresses are bringing pleasure to both of us. I can tell that Leo is holding back, trying to be slow and gentle as he squeezes and massages my skin. All that does is send my desire skyrocketing even higher.

Everything around us seems to melt away, becoming soft and blurry. Leo's lips drift back to mine, as we kiss with a fire so intense it's surprising. His large hands skim along my breasts, my ribs, my waist, before tucking into the sides of my panties.

He pulls back to look into my eyes, waiting for me to nod before slipping them off.

I almost moan when he removes his lips from mine and stretches down so I can kick my final item of clothing away. I've never kissed anyone so passionately. Never been naked in front of a man before. So many firsts all at once. I'm glad they're with a man who seems to like every single thing about me.

His palm drifts along my thigh, then moves up toward my most sensitive skin. "Open for me." His whisper is both a request and command, sending chills through my lower belly.

As my legs part, his fingers sweep in, caressing with the same light, caring touch he's used everywhere else. It feels so right to share my body with him. As if we belong together and were meant to be.

His tongue slips into my mouth at the same time that his fingers part my folds, sweeping up and down between my inner lips and nudging along my clit. My gasp makes him smile against my mouth. "So sexy, baby," he murmurs. "Are you ready for me to taste you?"

I can barely breathe. "Mmm hmm."

He moves slowly down my body, kissing and caressing until he can position himself between my thighs. I slide up the bed, tucking a pillow behind my head as I look down to see Leo's gorgeous face pressing against my open pussy. His kisses trailing along my skin, combined with little flicks of his tongue, drive me absolutely wild.

The pressure of his hands against my inner thighs, holding me still, makes me feel possessed. The burning inside is almost more than I can handle, then I cry out as his tongue flattens against my clit.

I had no idea I was that sensitive there, but the tendrils of a climax begin taking hold immediately. He backs off, teasinggently, building me up slowly, then swiping straight across my little button again.

My hands thrash against the bed, trying to keep my core still. Leo's eyes flash with amusement as he plunges his tongue inside me. The intimate act makes my pulse hammer in my ears. It's too much, and at the same time I need more.

He licks steadily through my center, looking up with a wink. "I'm dying to feel you come on my tongue, baby. Just let everything go for me." He makes me tremble as he licks again. "You have no idea how beautiful you are right now, Grace. Let me feel you, sweetheart."

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