sometimes I drive to New Jersey to an area where a body was found. I spend hours sitting there, listening, watching, waiting.”
His hands stop on my neck and my pulse thumps his fingers. I stay silent as he tries to get a grip on what I just said.
“What are you waiting for?” he asks with care.
“I don’t know... a change, maybe. A sign. A voice.”
“Your mom?”
“Yeah, my mom.”
“Sorry.”
My head tilts toward the glowing candles when a timer chimes. He helps me to an upright position, resting his hands on my upper thighs and taking a moment to stare. The corners of his lips rise high. I’m finding him more and more likeable—a guy I could see myself dating.
“Five minutes to go.” He leans closer, moving my hair behind my ear. After wetting his lips and embracing the side of my face with his palm, he speaks soothing words into in my ear. “There’s a place I like to go at night. It’s in the woods behind the pool. Find me there around two. I want to introduce you to someone.” His hand travels down my torso, landing over my clit. The motion’s tender, causing my head to drop to his chest and a long exhale to leave my mouth. Damn it, it’s been such a long time, and I can tell he’s cautious, knowing he’s breaking Roxanne’s rules. “You fascinate me... I want to get to know other parts of you... sneak away with me tonight so we can have some fun together.” He steps back and raises his voice so she doesn’t get suspicious. “I have one last surprise for you before this ends. Please put the mask back on and get comfortable.”
I recline and wait, lost in the thought that his dick was pressed against my body, and his hand was on my clit, all before experiencing the pleasure of his lips. I want them, and I hope he notices I’m mimicking his action by wetting mine. I bet we can slip in a kiss without Roxanne noticing.
“Again, don’t hesitate to tell me to stop if you’re uncomfortable.” He traces my bikini top, placing a finger underneath the fabric and lifting it to my shoulders. I hold my breath, expecting his hands or lips to caress me. Craving him. Tempted by him.
A feathery brush floats above my nipples, fluttering down to my feet. I’m intoxicated by the airy play and never expected to feel like a spoiled princess.
“What is that?”
“Honey dust. A powder that’ll make your skin glow, if it isn’t already. I’m applying it with a makeup brush.”
“And I thought paying for this would be a mistake, but what you do in here... this... this is amazing. I’m so comfortable, with you and with my body. I can’t believe I’m on my back with my arms spread wide and my top off. It’s like I’m weightless, if that makes any sense.”
“I told you, my job is to provide pleasure.”
“You just never get to experience it yourself.”
The brush pats my forearm, producing small tremors that shoot down to my toes. My waist drops and squirms in a hopeful rocking motion. God. I want to touch him. I want him to slide inside me. Forget his last name and his past. I want this man. I want us to fuck.
“Did it work?” he whispers.
“Hmm?”
“Are you lusting over me? Do you have urges you can’t control?”
“Quinn, room twelve,” Roxanne says, her voice coming from the doorway. “The next one’s sixty-two, her name’s Patricia. Paid for an hour and said she wants you to use your feet instead of your hands. Think you can do that?”
“My feet?” He sighs. “I’ll try.”
“And fix your hair, it’s a fucking mess from the pool. Clean yourself up.” Her steps fade as she heads back to her room.
I’m so relaxed that I didn’t even try to cover my tits when she walked in.
“Stay on the table for as long as you’d like. Take your time. Enjoy the scent of honey, the warmth of the room, and the sounds of the water. There’s no rush.” The back of his tender hand brushes my cheek. “Enjoy the rest of your night, Adlyn.”
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