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.Her enthusiasm, her overtsexiness had been such a turn on Austin couldn t take his eyes off her all evening.She d been just as intenton him.Austin ran a hand over his hair, rubbed the back of his neck.His emotions were a rioting mass battlingfor space in his heart.The one single victor being love, love for Michaela, and it beat a fast tattoo in hisheart, pounded steadily in his veins.Dramatic thoughts for what he considered dramatic feelings.He was in love with Michaela.He d never been in love with anyone before.And he needed to tell her.Soon.82 www.samhainpublishing.comChapter ElevenShe was such a chicken that she d been avoiding Austin all over again, just like before, after that firsttime they d kissed.Only this time, they d done a lot more than kissing.God.Michaela closed her eyes, reliving that night at Tom s for what felt like the millionth time.The firstfew days she d been consumed with an overwhelming shame over what they d done, what she d done.Sucking another man s dick, sharing that man s dick with Austin and fucking that woman with theflogger crazy, crazy stuff she d only seen in porn or her darkest imagination.And she d made it come true.Well, Austin had made it come true.He d given her the permission toembrace her inner desires, and she d done it.Big time.The shame had eventually subsided.She began to realize there was no harm in what she d done.Shehadn t hurt anyone, those participating had only received enormous amounts of pleasure.So why shouldshe beat herself up for her desires? So her wants were a little more extreme than others.She could acceptthat.She would have to accept it.Austin accepted it.If he did, then so would she.Work had proven intense, just as she predicted.Long hours with training, coming in early and leavinglate had consumed her days.So technically, she wasn t totally ignoring Austin.She was working and she dexplained that to him, which he d accepted.Kind of.She d seen the flare of irritation in his beautiful eyes,the firm set of his sexy mouth that indicated he was frustrated.But he d understood, hadn t been demanding.A week passed, then two.And still she worked, still shedidn t see him much until finally, one afternoon he d called her and demanded that she have dinner withhim.She d agreed.They needed to talk.She needed to tell him she wanted to continue seeing him, playingwith him as they had.His dominant side, the way he commanded her and how easy she bent to hiswill& she wanted to explore that side of herself more.Wanted to see just how far she could take it andAustin was the perfect partner for her.Perfect.Would he agree? God, she hoped so.He d been game so far and she doubted he would stop her now.He was a good friend, an amazing lover.A man she could easily fall in love with.A man I m already in love with.ForbiddenShe shoved the silly thought aside.He didn t love her he lusted for her.Austin didn t dorelationships, he ran from them.A sexual friendship, yes he did those.She knew he did.Brad was livingproof.Well, she wanted to bump Brad from his position in Austin s life and slide right on in.Permanently.She wanted Austin all to herself, no sharing with Brad allowed.Hmm, sharing Austin with Brad.Her deviant mind would take that course, she thought as she walkedthrough the apartment complex, winding her way toward their building.But a threesome with Brad didn tsound like a bad idea.Would Austin go for it? More important, would Brad? He could be a bitchy little thing.Moody andflamboyant at times, but he was a lot of fun.She could understand the draw Austin felt for him.He had awicked sense of humor and the prettiest brown eyes she d ever seen.She was jealous of Brad.She could admit it.He and Austin were close and she envied that.Shewanted to be a part of that.She wanted to be just as close to Austin as Brad.Closer.As close as she couldget.Shaking her head, she started up the stairs, her legs growing more tired with every step.The last twoweeks had been exhausting, overwhelming.So many things to learn.So many things to do.A nice dinnerwould be a joy.Especially since she d been living on fast food lately.She wondered where Austin wastaking her.Opening the door, she sucked in a shocked breath, drinking in what was laid out before her.The house seemed staged for seduction.Warm golden light glowed from the dim lamps.The shadeswere drawn, helping cast shadows throughout, and lit candles flickered on the coffee table, along thekitchen counter, atop the small dining room table.Michaela shut the door behind her, leaning against it to take the scene in.Soft music played in thebackground, mellow and sensual.The apartment was actually clean no thanks to her since she d workedso much, the couch plumped and inviting, rich velvet pillows scattered across it. You re late.She looked up, caught the broad shadowy figure standing in the kitchen doorway.Austin emergedfrom the shadows, breathtaking in a simple black button-up shirt, the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, andfaded jeans.She couldn t move, could barely think as he approached her, his lips tilted upward, eyescrinkling at the corners just before his mouth broke out into that full smile she loved so much. I m sorry, she said as he stopped just before her. Work has been hectic and I tried to get out ofthere on time, but Tania needed to go over something with me& He silenced her with the press of his index finger over her lips.She quieted, her lips parting when hetraced them, his touch sending shooting sparks of electricity spiraling throughout her body.84 www.samhainpublishing.comKaren Erickson You need to relax.You work too much. His velvety voice smoothed over her, made her limbs weak,her heart race.He was being kind, thoughtful and she d been such a bitch.She didn t deserve this.She didn t deserve him.Clearing her throat, she forced the words out. Did you make dinner?He laughed, the sound rich and inviting, and her panties grew damp.All because of his laugh.Lord,she had it bad. I burn water.I ordered in.Your favorite. Chan s? Their go-to for Chinese takeout.They both loved that place.Nodding, he took her hand and led her to the table.It was set with her only placemats and her favoritedishes, cloth napkins that matched the placemats folded atop the plates.A cluster of cream candles burnedin the center of the table, their wicks sputtering and flickering, and she turned to look at him, the surpriseshe felt surely written all over face. You did this all for me? Her voice squeaked, and she felt her cheeks heat.Embarrassment floodedher that he would think of her like this and yet she had treated him shabbily. Yes. He pushed the hair away from her shoulder, his fingers lingering on her bare skin. Wehaven t spent much time together.I wanted to make tonight special. Thank you. She went to him, stood on tiptoe and brushed a lingering kiss to his lips. I m starved.His eyes sparkled with interest. I ll bring dinner out.He waited on her, bringing out plate after plate of steaming food, all of their favorites and she figuredhe must ve spent a fortune.The food was excellent, she spent the first ten minutes just consuming food, notime to talk.She couldn t remember the last time they had ordered from Chan s.Austin acted like the perfect gentleman, asking her about work, and she poured her heart out, givinghim all the details of the last two weeks.She couldn t believe she d kept all of this from him, had avoidedhim for so long [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]