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"Yeah, darlin. I’m right here."
I kiss her hand. My thumb grazes the soft skin below her ear. Her eyelids flutter like she's fighting the urge to close her eyes and just feel.
"You’re always so in control," she teases lightly.
I see her, though. Her cheeks are flushed with the same heat I'm burning with.
"Control is overrated," I admit. The truth, if I’ve ever known what that is.
"Is it now?" Her lips curve into a half-smile that suggests she knows exactly the kind of fire I'm talking about.
"Absolutely." I let my fingers trail down the side of her face, barely touching. But it's enough to make her lean ever so slightly into my touch. "Sometimes, you've got to let go to really hold on to something."
Pearl's eyes sparkle with a mix of challenge and desire. "And what are we holding on to, River?"
"Let's find out." Heat radiates from Pearl's body as I edge closer. Her chest rises and falls in a rapid tempo that syncs with the pounding in my own. My hand still lingers near her face from tucking away that rebellious strand of hair, burns with the need to explore further.
Her chest heaves, rising and falling in a rhythm that beckons me. It tempts me beyond reason. There's no more room for words. There’s no need for them. I crave her with a possessiveness that's both primal and profound. So I act.
In one fluid motion, I bridge the gap between us. My lips find hers with a fervor that's been simmering since the moment our paths crossed. The kiss is an explosion, a supernova, a world-ending event that binds my world to hers.
It’s always this way with Pearl. If I’d known that from the beginning, maybe I would have chosen to stay away from her.
But just as likely is the scenario where I found another parcel of land to build my dream resort on. It’s all moot at this point, anyway.
She gasps into the kiss. I seize the opportunity to deepen it, savoring the taste of her. Kissing Pearl is like diving into an ocean where the only thing that exists is the sensation of drowning. I want nothing more than to be submerged forever.
"River..." she pants when we break apart. “I need?—"
"Shh," I soothe. I press a quick, soft kiss on her lips. "No more talking."
We dive back into the kiss. Each movement of our lips is a promise, every shared breath a vow. The kiss escalates. Our tongues are locked in a dance that's as old as time yet feels brand new with every twist and turn. The rhythm of our desire beats a drum inside my chest, urging me on.
My fingers trail down from the softness of her hair to the delicate slope of her shoulder. The path is marked by her delicate shivers and raised goosebumps at my touch. The contours of her body beckon me. I am promised secrets and pleasures with every whiplash curve.
She moans gently at my touch.
"River..." Her voice is a caress against my name. It stokes the fire that rages within me. I feel like a greedy child. No matter how much of her moans and desire she gives me, I will still take every chance to steal more from her.
"Let me..." I murmur back. My words are cut short by the urgency of her lips reclaiming mine.
I can’t think straight. Has any woman ever wanted me so nakedly as Pearl clearly does right now?
I map her form with my hands, reverent and hungry all at once. There's an artistry to the way her waist cinches before flaring into hips. Her curves fill my palms with a warmth I can't get enough of. My touch dips lower. I skim the silk of her dress with my palms. The fabric does little to hide the heat of her skin.
"God, Pearl," I groan against the sweetness of her mouth. I can feel her body respond to every stroke. Every press of my fingertips results in an open-mouthed moan. She arches into my touch. There is a silent plea that I answer with a firmer grasp.
She begs me to explore her deeper. And I vow that I will. I’ll find every nook and cranny on her body. I’ll memorize her shape. I’ll be able to recall her curves like a map that is seared into my brain forever.
"More," she whispers. Her breath is hot against my cheek. Flames ignite in places that only she can touch to dowse them.
"Always more," I promise. “I want to give you everything that I have, Pearl. My pleasure. My pain. My eternity.”
Panting, we break apart. Pearl's gaze locks onto mine, a wildfire blazing in her eyes.
With one swift move, she reaches for the nightstand and opens the bottom drawer. She produces a small, unassuming box. It’s black with a delicate white satin bow.
"I got us a present.” She wrinkles her nose, excitement shining in her eyes. “Maybe it’s more of a present to me? We’ll see.”
