Page 48 of Protector Unmatched

“Don’t forget good in bed,” he added.

When she caught his smirk, she punched him in the arm. “You’re not taking this seriously.”

“But I am,” he protested, and pulled her into his arms. His gaze was intense, his voice beseeching. “I’m taking this very seriously. You and I, that’s serious. That is, if you want it to be.” He put one hand on her nape and caressed her neck with his thumb.

The tender touch made it hard for her to think.

“But… but why?”

“Why don’t I show you rather than tell you, huh?”

He dipped his head to hers, until his lips were hovering less than an inch above hers.

“You do have a way with words,” she murmured.

“I’m even better in non-verbal communication. Want me to show you?”

She put one hand on his shoulder and slid the other to his waist.

“I think you already showed me once or twice.”

“Clearly, you need a refresher.”

“So you’d accept all those crazy things I might drag you into, just for the sex?”

He pulled his head back a little and looked at her the way a schoolmaster would. “It’s not just for the sex, though I must admit, sex with you is mind-blowing. I also like—”

“Mind-blowing?” Was that really what he thought sleeping with her was like? No man she’d slept with had ever made a comment like that.

“Well, okay, maybe mind-blowing is the wrong adjective.” One of Pearce’s hands slipped down to her ass. “Perhaps ‘out-of-this-world amazing’ is a better description.” He squeezed her backside and yanked her against his groin.

A gasp escaped her. She could feel the hard ridge of his erection rubbing against her.

A cheeky grin formed on Pearce’s mouth. “Maybe now is a good time for me to confess something.”

“What do you have to confess?”

“I’m not shy, babe, just choosy.”

Before she could say anything else, Pearce’s lips were on hers. He kissed her with the confidence of a man who knew he wouldn’t be rejected and the skill of a lover who’d perfected the game of seduction.

She had no choice but to let herself go and follow his lead. It was so easy to follow where he was taking her, to a place where all worries disappeared, all troubles vanished. She felt lighter now, less worried, less angry. And she felt her body fill with happiness, with joy and pleasure. With desire and, suddenly, with need. The need to feel this man, to touch his skin, to feel him inside her.

Everything from the night before came back to her now. His passionate kiss reminded her of how he’d kissed her the night before, how he’d worshipped her body and given her pleasure. His scent conjured up memories of their lovemaking, of his relentless thrusts, the thrill of realizing how much he wanted her, how eagerly he drove into her. And how willing she was to give him anything he wanted, fulfill any fantasy he had.

When he ripped his lips from hers to press passionate kisses to her neck, she moaned. “Last night, when you took me from behind…”

He lifted his head. His eyes were filled with lust. “Yes?” He gyrated his hips, rubbing his cock against her.

“I’ve never felt so wanted. The way you took me… the way your cock filled me…” She’d just discovered how much she liked talking dirty to him. And how much Pearce seemed to enjoy it.

Something akin to a growl came from him. “Keep talking like that, babe, and we’re gonna do it right here.” He pushed her against the wall and pinned her there. “I was gonna be a gentleman and take you out for dinner first, before I fuck you all night, but now you’ve made me all hot and hard, and I don’t think any decent restaurant will welcome me right now.”

He looked down at himself, and she followed his look to where a big bulge tented his pants. Unable to resist the temptation, she freed one hand, laid it over his erection, and squeezed.

Pearce closed his eyes and moaned. “Are you trying to provoke me?”

“Is it working?”