by Lisa Chase
“So after I sign these papers you’re just prepared to walk back out and leave me here alone?” he asked with a rakish grin.
Lauren swallowed hard, nervous butterflies in her stomach. It was one thing when he made flirtatious statements over the phone - those cute statements she could ignore - but when he did it in person, with his blue eyes fixed on hers, it was much harder to pretend not to be effected. A warm tingle filled her belly as she froze, unsure of what to say, or if she should say anything at all.
He waited a few more seconds for her response, but when she failed to say anything, he went on.
“This is a big deal,” he reminder her. “This first deal will pave the way to build a chain of hotels that will rival anything in the industry today. I need to know where you stand, Lauren. A contract is easy, but I need more than that from you.”
The way he looked at her made the butterflies dance her stomach. He’d always said he wanted to know how committed she was to making this deal happen and she had done everything he asked. She had worked weekends and late nights. She had answered calls at all hours that day. All along, she thought she had understood what he had meant by showing commitment, but now, she wasn’t so sure.
“I’m not sure I understand what you’re saying,” she finally admitted.
Once again, he smiled a devious smile that caught her off-guard.
“I take it this contract is really important to you, am I right?”
She nodded.
“Good. Me too. That’s why I want to address something important tonight. You’ve always said you would do anything I asked, right?”
Again, she nodded.
“I need to know if you really meant that.”
Lauren wasn’t sure what he was implying and so only one word made it out of her mouth. “Anything?” she repeated as if asking a question. She swallowed hard. She had told him that many times, but she hadn’t really meant anything by it. Although, hearing her words from his mouth now, she realized the way her statement had sounded.
“Yes, Lauren,” he said, his eyes wandering down to her hips and the curve of her leg as he spoke. “I need to understand just how serious your offer was.”
Lauren stood there quietly. No words occurred to her as she fought just to hold herself still. He was looking at her with an intensity she had never seen before and making her more nervous by the second. It felt as though he was devouring her body with his eyes, waiting for her to agree to his somewhat suggestive question.
She took a sharp breath and felt a thrill rush through her. It wasn’t that she hadn’t thought about it too. She had been thinking about Dave Pierce ever since the first moment she had heard his voice on the phone. There was something about him that was undeniably sexy. His voice, his tone, the way he spoke to her like they’d known each other forever. He definitely had an effect on her that she had been trying to ignore. But any more, it was proving stronger than she could resist. She wanted him, there was no doubt about it, and if he expected her to sleep with him, she decided she was willing to cross the line to get this deal.
Lauren’s looked him over and wondered how she should agree. She had fantasized about a moment like this so many times before, but they had only been fantasies and now that she was faced with the real possibility, she wasn’t sure how to proceed. Finally, she gathered herself and just simply asked.
“Before you sign?” she asked, wondering just how soon he expected her to fulfill such an offer.
“Yes, before I sign,” he said simply.
Surprised by how casual he was about the whole thing, she sighed. She knew that she should never get involved with a client, especially not one that could make or break her career, but she wondered now if she really had a choice. And if she were being honest with herself, did she really want one?
Despite her attraction to Dave, she knew deep down that she should reject his advance, push the deal through without any hanky-panky and make him sign the contract. She knew that she should be insulted by his assumption that she was that kind of girl and just walk out. She knew what she would do under any other circumstances, but this was Dave Pierce, the man who belonged to the voice that she had practically fallen for over the last few months.
“Well, Lauren?” he finally asked, breaking the silence between them. “Were you serious or were you just saying what you thought I wanted to hear? What did you mean when you said you would do anything?”
She took a deep breath to steady her nerves and told him exactly what she knew he wanted to hear. “I really did mean anything, Mr. Pierce,” she answered softly, and it was the truth.
His brow arched over his right eye. “Really?” he asked.
Lauren knew she didn’t need time to consider whether or not she would back her word. She wasn’t doing this to keep her job or because the deal meant much to her. She could do without either one if it came down to it. Instead, she had been thinking about Dave Pierce for so long that the temptation was just too great to turn down.
“Yes,” she said with confidence. “And if you need me to prove it, well, I’ll do anything,” she added, stressing the word and pausing to make sure he understood how serious she was to prove it. “Anything you want, Dave.”
An impish grin appeared on her lips as she watched his mouth open slightly, then close again as if he was about to speak but had decided to let her take control.
“So,” she asked before giving him a chance to say anything, “just what do I have to do?”
He cleared his throat and looked rather uncomfortable for a man who had just propositioned her. “I may have had something in mind,” he said and she could tell she was having a profound effect on him.
“Like what?” she asked, closing the distance between them.
He didn’t answer and instead seemed to be testing her.
She was standing just inches away from him now, their eyes locked on one another with an intensity that caught her breath in her throat. Suddenly, she felt one of his hands on her hip and a thrill shot down to her toes. She realized he was giving her time to change her mind, holding her back of that was what she wanted, but she didn’t stop. She continued to close the distance between them until she could feel his breath on her face.
Her pulse began to quicken and she looked up to find his mouth only inches away. She licked her lips unconsciously, feeling the anticipation coursing through her veins. The next thing she knew, he pulled her toward him, her soft body pressing against his hard muscular one until there was no space between them. Instinctively, she wrapped her arms around his neck and raised her eyes to his.
Before she knew it, he was kissing her.
His kiss was soft and gentle as his mouth touched hers tenderly, almost carefully, exploring her with his curious lips. When his tongue slid along her lips, she parted them and let him inside. His tongue danced with hers as he wrapped his arms around her, crushing the breath from her body as he held her tight. All reason flew out the window as she lost herself in his embrace, and by the time he released her from their kiss, she was nearly breathless.
“You’d really do anything, wouldn’t you?” he asked, giving her another soft kiss, though she noticed his tone was a little different now.
Suddenly, Lauren felt as though maybe she’d gone too far. Maybe this whole offer was a test, she reasoned, to see just how far she’d go to make a deal with a billionaire. After all, he’d wanted her to prove it before he signed. What if she had just ruined month’s worth of work by taking the bait before she got his signature? Fear began to rise in her throat.
But just as quickly as the nervousness consumed her, he deepened his kiss again, his mouth passionately claiming hers in a way that pushed all reason out of her mind once more. To hell with the deal, she thought. There were more clients out there somewhere and she was the kind of broker who could find them. But sexy billionaire playboys who wanted a curvy girl like her? Now, that was not something she could find every day and she was willing to risk it all to keep just this
one.
Lauren sighed under her breath, thrusting her hips up against his groin. She couldn’t help it. She couldn’t help herself, he was just too damn sexy to resist and it seemed she was too. Through the thin fabric of his pants, she could feel how hard he was already and it made her wet with desire for him. She pressed herself against him a bit more and was rewarded by a throaty groan.
“Lauren,” he said, his voice muffled against her mouth as her kisses became more aggressive.
Part of her still felt like she should leave and keep the relationship strictly professional, but no matter how hard she tried to pull away, something bigger than her seemed to take control and drive her wild with passion. That other part that she seemed to have no control over loved the feel of being in his arms and living in the moment, and there was no stopping the increased intensity she felt toward him.
“Yes,” she found herself saying softly between kisses, although she wondered what she was agreeing to. He hadn’t said anything other than her name for the last few minutes.
As they kissed, she felt his hands slide down her body until they found the edge of her skirt. Ever so slowly, he slipped his hand up her thigh, lifting the fabric of her skirt as he went. Soon, it was nearly around her hips and she felt his fingertips touch the edge of her G-string. He teased the thin material slowly, tracing the edges with his fingertips as she sighed with anticipation.
Her whole body quivered as he reached behind her and cupped her derrière with one hand while the other hand slid up her waist until his fingers brushed over her sensitive nipples. She squealed under her breath, her body tense with excitement until she finally sighed and melted into his touch. By the time she caught her breath, her heart was racing fast and she couldn’t believe the sensations that a simple touch was creating.
When he finally broke the kiss, she gazed up at his steely eyes. His body was solid and hard against hers and he was staring at her intently. She tried to read the expression on his face, but when she looked at him all she could think about was how badly she wanted him, how perfectly she fit in his arms and how delicious he tasted when she kissed him. She totally ignored the worried look on his face, knowing everything hinged on this one moment and she needed to prove herself.
“I need to know that you’re sure,” he said, a slight frown upon his face. “I need you to tell me this is what you want, Lauren.”
Confused, she kissed him, but he did not melt into her lips like before. Instead, he waited for her answer. Unsure of what he needed her to do, she started to wonder what was wrong. This had all been his idea and now he was acting as if he thought it might be a mistake. She looked up at him with a frown, hoping he would console her. His blue eyes gazed back at her, but the intensity in them seemed replaced with worry now. She wasn’t sure what had happened in the last few moments, but she knew she needed to rectify it. She knew she needed to let him know that she could keep her word.
She forced a smile. “Yes,” she told him sincerely, “this is what I want.”
It seemed all the permission he needed and suddenly all of that worry disappeared.
He instantly leaned down to kiss her and this time, his kiss was demanding as his mouth claimed hers with fervor. His tongue slipped inside her mouth possessively, even as his arms pulled her to him tightly, she could feel the passion in his intent.
Lauren gasped as his hands feverishly explored her body. Before she knew what was happening, his hands had found the buttons of her shirt and had quickly undone them all. He slipped the silky fabric off of her shoulders and tossed it to the ground, then began pushing her skirt down over her hips. It was all happening so fast and soon, her skirt was pooled around her ankles and she quickly stepped out of it.
Every inch of her soft skin that he revealed felt like fire as he continued to explore the curves of her body, running along her hips again until his fingers found the edge of her G-string. Pulling on the thin fabric, he pressed against her sensitive mound and she nearly gasped. She could feel how wet her panties were as she tingled with excitement.
When it was clear the effect he was having on her, he reached around behind her and slid his hands up her back until he found the clasp of her bra. In one smooth motion, he undid it, slipping the bra off of her and tossing it away like he had her other clothes. A cool breeze brushed against her soft skin and she felt her nipples instantly shrink and harden. He seemed to notice as one of his hands cupped her full breast, squeezing gently until she was breathing heavily with desire.
His other hand seemed to have a mind of its own, slipping down her body and between her legs. Again, she felt the wet material against her sensitive skin as he brushed his hand over the fabric. Then, he began tugging at the thin material of her panties, slowly peeling it from her body. Soon, her thin G-string was on the floor next to rest of her clothes and she realized she was completely naked, vulnerable and exposed in front of him. A shiver of nervousness shot through her and she wondered what he thought of her.
If his kiss was any indication, then she was having the same effect on him as he was having on her. He kissed her lips softly and then began trailing soft, sensual kisses down her neck as she moaned quietly. She could feel the heat of his breath inching downward to her breast, his lips warm and wet on her supple skin as his mouth drove her crazy.
When he finally reached her sensitive nipple, he licked it softly and she gasped. His cool breath sent shivers down to her toes and when he took her little tip into his mouth and sucked on it softly, she could feel more wetness slip between her legs. Little by little, she knew she was losing all control as he teased her, steadily driving her wild with his expert tongue.
“Oh, Mr. Pierce,” she sighed, unable to keep herself from saying his name.
Suddenly, she felt his hand return to the space between her soft thighs. He pushed her legs apart just a bit and she moved her feet wider to give him better access. One of his thick fingers slipped between her wet folds and she moaned breathlessly as he began to tease her hot, wet opening. When his thumb found her clit and gently circled it, she felt her body respond in ways she never imagined. When her breath became ragged and her knees buckled, he just pulled her closer, continuing to kiss her full breast as he taunted her.
Lauren squealed softly under his touch, her hands desperately clawing at his clothed body even as he teased her naked one. But just as she found the buttons of his shirt and began to undo them, he caught her clit between his thumb and forefinger and squeezed it gently. She nearly screamed in ecstasy as he sucked hard on her nipple, multiplying the erotic sensations running through her body.
Suddenly, it was more than she could take and an orgasm began to rise from within. She felt the white heat begin to grow deep inside and she whispered his name softly again and again. Her words only seemed to inspire him as he continued his careful ministrations, driving her wild with every touch and every kiss. It seemed to arouse him to see her so out of control after all these months of being such a shrewd business woman and he seemed intent to overwhelm her with pleasure. She started moaning softly as the wonderful sensation poured through her body. Her legs were shaking and her arms were trembling as the climax finally hit her with a powerful force and wave after wave of pleasure consumed her.
When she finally came down from her high and caught her breath, he steadied her by wrapping his arms around her again to keep her wobbling legs from betraying her.
“That was amazing,” she said with a bashful grin.
“That was just the beginning,” he promised and arched a mischievous brow.
“Oh really?” she asked curiously as she returned her attention to the buttons on his shirt once more. One by one she undid them, trailing small kisses down his strong chest as she opened his shirt and revealed his smooth, taut skin. By the time she reached his toned abs, his breaths were short and shallow and he was barely moving.
“Oh, yes,” he moaned softly, his voice raspy and deep.
Lauren tugged on his shirt and pulled
it out of his pants, releasing the last few buttons quickly just before she threw the shirt on the ground.
Taking a moment to look him over, she marveled at his body. He looked incredible and she couldn’t help run her hands over his broad shoulders and powerful arms just to feel him under her fingertips. She explored his upper body, slowly moving down until she was playing with the waistband of his pants. As she pressed her hips against him and teased his quivering stomach, she could feel his hardness underneath his khakis and he was still growing with desire.
Overcome by curiosity, she hastily unbuckled his belt, pulled it off of him and tossed it away. Then, she began releasing the button fly of his pants even as her other hand slid along his inner thighs. She could feel his entire body tense as her hand moved higher and higher up his leg, closer to his hardened manhood. As soon as the button was undone, she deliberately slid her hand down along the zipper, pressing down on his thick shaft as she did so. She loved the way he responded to her subtle touches and tantalizing tease, and she couldn’t wait to really make him squirm. Finally, she undid his pants entirely and pushed them down his thighs, along with his boxer shorts.
Lauren’s mouth dropped wide open when she looked down and saw his hard member for the first time. It was bigger than she had expected and she wondered why no one had ever mentioned it in the press. Surely, someone would have reported that his bank account wasn’t the only large asset this billionaire had. She smiled with delight, feeling like she had discovered something even more incredible about him and tentatively reached down to stroke the tip as he pushed off his shoes and then wiggled out of his pants. Once he was completely naked, she gently placed her hands on his chest and pushed him backwards until he was backed against the sofa and she ordered him to sit down.
For a moment, she just stood there stunned by the whole situation. She found it crazy that she suddenly had so much control over a man that, until now, had been making her jump through hoops for the last two months. But now, she was getting the chance to call the shots and it seemed he was more than willing to do whatever it was that she asked.
