“Thank you for inviting me.”
“Any time.” Lizzie smiled and gave her a hug.
Ava walked out into the corridor. She glanced back to find that AshOR had followed her out. “What are you doing?”
“I am going to walk you back to your quarters.”
“I don’t need an escort.”
“Well, you are getting one.”
Ava rolled her eyes and kept going down the corridor without looking at him.
*****
That damn female was driving him crazy with need. All evening he sat next to her, feeling her body heat and inhaling her delicious scent. He’d had to control the urge to reach for her and pull her onto his lap.
Her voice was soft and sweet, and those strangely blue eyes of hers could melt him. But it was her laughter that got to him the most—she had the best laugh.
He sensed vulnerability within her, as though she’d had something happen to her that made her more sensitive to everyone else. It only increased his overwhelming need to shelter and protect her. When they arrived at her quarters, she fumbled with opening the door.
“Well, thanks for walking back to my room.”
“It was my pleasure.” He placed one arm up over her head, leaning in against the doorframe. “Invite me in,” he whispered.
“I don’t think that’s a good idea,” Ava whispered back.
AshOR reached up with his other hand and gently caressed her face. “I think it’s an excellent idea.”
He groaned with need as he lowered his head and kissed her. The soft kiss quickly turned wild and passionate. He pressed his body against hers and marveled at her response. There was no going back for either of them now.
Chapter 9
Their passions ignited as they fumbled into the room, barely closing the door behind them. They pulled their clothes off each other and threw them to the floor. Their shoes were next to come off, and then AshOR caught her by surprise when he bent down and picked her up. He carried her over to the bed and laid her down gently. When he stood back up, he just looked her over from head to toe.
“AshOR…”
“Let me just look at you for a moment.” He walked over to the foot of the bed and stared at her lightly covered mound. “Open your legs for me, beautiful.”
Ava felt heat rising to her cheeks—well, she was probably blushing all over. She’d never had anyone look at her the way he did, and she wanted to deny him.
“Please Ava. I want to see all of you.”
No man had ever said something like that to her. He made her feel desired and beautiful. She bent her knees and slowly opened her legs. Ava had only had two lovers her whole adult life. One while in college, and one when she was working with FEMA in a very bad situation. The first experience was more of a curiosity thing. The second experience had been a need for comfort. She’d never trusted anyone enough to let them have this much freedom with her body before. Watching his eyes darken with desire as he gazed at her body was such a thrill and a turn-on.
AshOR leaned down, placing his hands on the bed, and slowly began to crawl up her body. He placed kisses along the inside of her ankles, her calves, and her knees, taking the time to nibble on her inner thighs.
“You are so delectable.”
She didn’t know what to do with her hands, so she reached down and rubbed his bald head. She always thought men with long, rock-star hair were sexy, but his gleaming, smooth head had made her hot since the first time she laid eyes on him. He felt warm, and so good to touch. She loved his head.
His breath fanned over her clit, and she felt goose bumps forming all over her body. She was nervous. “You don’t have to, you know.”
He growled. “Yes I do. I have wanted to know what you tasted like from the first time I saw you. Now, I am going to find out.”
With that said he leaned down and licked her seam. He rumbled with pleasure, and she could feel the vibrations throughout her core. It was the oddest feeling in the world, but
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