“Oh, I like that idea. But I’m not quite ready for it.” He stepped away from her, walking over to the table. She watched his every move, wondering what he would do next. Her arms were beginning to ache but it was a delicious feeling, even if her position did frighten her just a little.
After all, she didn’t know that much about him. What if he were some sort of a sadist, and…her eyes bulged as he picked up a string of red tinsel and began walking back toward her. The garland trailed the floor on either side of him and she tried not to laugh as nerves sliced through her. It looked like it was long enough to…bind her whole body with. Oh good heavens above.
“What are you going to do with that?”
He stopped in front of her and rubbed the tinsel against her nipples, sliding it back and forth. The small strands tickled her already aroused buds and she cried out in pleasure.
“It occurred to me that you might not show up. And then, I was afraid that you would show up and then try to leave. That’s why I rigged the device to bind you for a little while.”
She smiled up at him. “Okay. But the tinsel?”
“Something else occurred to me. You’re the most perfect Christmas present I’ve ever received. I’ve looked for a woman like you for years, Fallon.”
He wrapped the tinsel around her waist, reaching behind her to trade the ends between his hands, bringing it to the front and letting it drop between her legs. He bent and wrapped her legs with each strand, then lifted the ends back up to her arms, repeating the motion.
“Burke, you don’t know me.”
“Yes, I do.” He took the two ends drop to her side. “Not as well as I’m going to, but I believe in sparks, and there was one between us. Admit it.”
She nodded, afraid to let the words come out of her mouth. If she said them they would be real; would mean something.
“I’m wrapping up my present, binding you to me. I’m not letting you go, Fallon.”
Her heart went into double time as he kissed her again. “The tinsel is a symbol, of the spark we felt. I wanted to drape you in it so you’d feel it, let it soak into your body, envelop your body. This is what I want, Fallon, you and me, encased together.”
She laughed softly. “Seems to me I’m the only one encased.”
“Yeah, well, you look so beautiful that way. Plus, you’re already wrapped up my heart, and I knew it. Promise me you’ll give us a chance. Don’t push me away because of differences between us, or because of what you think society will think. I want you in my life, Fallon, for a very long time to come.”
Tears welled in her eyes as he kissed her. He wanted her, truly wanted her, and for more than just tonight.
“I promise.” The words slipped out of her mouth before she could stop them. He clasped her face and kissed her deeply, his lips claiming her and making her feel as if they would set her on fire.
“You’ve just made me the happiest man in the world.” He stepped back and put his hands inside his pants. Her eyes widened as she watched him fondle himself, then push down the pants. His cock leapt to life, hard and ready for her.
Burke captured her lips and entered her in one swift stroke and made her cry out in surprise and pleasure. He kept one hand on her hips while the other one moved behind her, clasping her ass and holding her close to him.
More…perfect…oh fuck.” He grasped both hips and thrust into her, harder and harder. She felt it the moment he swelled, then released inside her, muttering her name repeatedly as his head sank into her shoulder.
Her eyes continued to leak as he once against said, “Fallon, oh baby. So beautiful.”
The ache in her arms increased, and as if he could read her mind, he reached up and released her restraints, wrapping his around her as they tumbled to the floor. He kissed her again, then lay back, pulling her into the cradle of his arms.
“Fallon?”
“Yes?” She put her ear on his chest, listening to the sweet thud-thud of his heartbeat.
“Do you remember the goals you told me about?”
She nodded in response, afraid that if she opened her mouth to speak, it would break the spell that seemed to have encased them both.
“You told me two, and I’m going to help with the travel one. But what was the third?”
She sniffled and tried to pull away, but he kept her wrapped in his arms. The tinsel tickled her skin where it was exposed and she kissed his nipple.
“Tell me.”
“I don’t want to…”
“Tell me, please.”
“It was about love,” she let the words spill out. “I wanted to find someone to love, something I never thought would happen. Not that I think you have to love me. But I…”
He lifted her chin and kissed her, then gathered her close in his arms. “I like that idea, too, but no more phone sex, unless it’s with me. Deal?”
“Deal.” She thought she should probably tell him she’d pretty much made that decision. “What about your friends?”
“I already told them they had to find someone else. We can go to the party and watch. It’ll be great fun.”
They both laughed. “But first, I’m going to take you upstairs and unwrap you. Then I plan on keeping you chained to the bed all night long.”
“That sounds perfect, as long as you’re there with me.”
“Sweetheart, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.” He stood and helped her up and out of her panties, then led her toward the stairs. He had said she was his most perfect present, and right now, she totally agreed with him, in the reverse.
She’d never had a more perfect gift, and she didn’t plan to ever return it.
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