good.
My hips spun in small circles and I threw my head back with a heavy sigh. My fingers had gone numb from holding onto him so tightly.
“I think it’s time to retire to the bedroom, don’t you?”
I nodded and then on impulse, reached down to kiss him, tentatively parting his lips for a French kiss. He tasted like salt and wine. His fangs were sharp as razor blades, threatening to nick my tongue with every pass. I came up for air. “Thank you.”
“For what?”
“For being so kind.”
“Kind enough to almost get you killed.” There was a hint of bitterness in his voice.
I shrugged. “Kind enough to take care of me. To put up with all my bumbling mistakes and lies.”
“Are you saying we’re even?”
“Yeah, I think so.” I went to kiss him again, finding I craved his touch. He met me half-way and took control of my mouth as he stood up. Cradling me in his arms, he swept me out of the dining room and down the hall.
Chapter Seven
Dark wood panels lined the walls of Kristos’ bedroom. The hint of red in the cherry wood stain the only color as everything else was black from the duvet to the carpet. Kristos set me down on the bed and tugged at the waistband of my jeans until the button came undone. He eased them past my hips, peeling them off and tossing them onto the floor. With a smoldering expression, he hooked his thumbs around my underwear and took those off as well. I was now naked with nothing to hide behind.
“Your skin is amazing. Like porcelain.” He traced a finger over my collarbone. “And then you blush.” His finger ran between my breasts. I looked down to see a red flush creeping over my sternum.
“I always hated how much I blushed,” I said, breathless.
“And now?”
“You’re convincing me of its charm. Bit by bit.” I smiled up at him, drinking in his dark good looks, giddy with the idea of what would come next. I was going to lose my virginity to a vampire and the idea no longer scared me. Quite the opposite in fact, I found it titillating now that I knew the fire he could ignite in my senses.
He moved to take off his shirt, but I held up a hand. “Wait. Let me.” I stood and took over, pushing the small buttons of his dress shirt through their holes. His muscles flexed whenever my fingers brushed against his skin. I eased the shirt down his shoulders, pausing to kiss his chest and inhale his scent.
With a grin, I sucked his bottom lip into my mouth, nibbling until he groaned, hands going to caress my breasts. I rubbed my nipples across his chest, delighting in the sensation of his smooth skin on my aching tips.
“You’re an adventurous virgin.” His tone was amused.
I gave a shy smile. “You bring it out in me.” Not waiting for a response, I kissed my way down his neck to his chest. Slowly kneeling, I planted my lips on his stomach and then tugged his belt free. Unfastening his pants, I let them fall to the floor, waiting for him to step out of them and kick them away before removing his boxers.
His underwear gave me pause. It was the point of no return and I found myself nervous. What we were about to do marked a huge personal transition and I lingered on the threshold, fingers barely touching his waistband.
Sensing the shift in my emotions, Kristos put his hands lightly over mine and together we took off his boxers. His cock sprang to attention the second it was free. It was long and large and I both feared and craved it.
“Don’t worry, Myra. It will fit.”
I bit my lip, embarrassed by my innocence.
Kristos pulled me to my feet. “Are you okay?”
Eyes focused on the floor, I merely nodded.
“You seem upset. Is something wrong?” He lifted my chin with an insistent finger, gaze probing mine, full of concern.
“What if I’m not enough?”
“You are already more than I could hope for.” He touched my throat and then leaned down to suck the skin of my neck into his mouth, rolling it with his lips. Pushing me back on the bed, he nuzzled my
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