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  I looked up and his gorgeous dark eyes earnestly searched mine. “Going forward, I won’t lie to you again. I promise.”

  Going forward? What was he saying?

  “And what are you going to do about Arianna? You seem to enjoy her company and I know she enjoys yours.”

  He gently pushed my hair behind my shoulder and caressed my arm. “Arianna means nothing to me. You’re the one I want. You’re the one I’ve always wanted. It’s always been you Lauren.”

  I couldn’t believe this was happening. I could feel the tears coming as I realized what this meant. Jake didn’t hate me; he wanted to be with me. I had to pinch myself to make sure this was real. I reached up and threw my arms around his neck. “Oh, Jake. I’ve missed you so much.”

  His eyes said everything. “I’ve missed you too.”

  He leaned down to kiss me and his lips gently touched mine, softly at first and then with increased urgency. We couldn’t get enough of each other as our lips and tongues danced. My body tingled all over and the butterflies were fluttering like crazy in my belly. He entangled his fingers in my hair and I let out a soft moan as he pulled me tighter to him. I was right where I wanted to be.

  He pulled away and smoothed the hair out of my eyes as his beautiful eyes perused my face.

  “Let’s spend time with Amy and Paul today. That way we can all catch up and you and I can still spend time together.”

  “OK, I’ll let Amy know that plans have changed.”

  CHAPTER 5

  The four of us walked around the ship for a while and then we went to the casino to play the slots. We were having a great time goofing around together even though none of us won any money. Later, we were all getting hungry for dinner so we decided to eat at a fish restaurant on one of the upper decks. We sat at a table that overlooked the ocean and I took a minute just to take it all in. The water was so blue and so beautiful. The wind lightly whispered through my hair as I inhaled the fresh ocean air. I was with my best friend, and the love of my life still had feelings for me. I had never felt happier in my life.

  Paul and Amy seemed to be getting along perfectly. I saw her bat her lashes at him a couple of times so I knew she was interested. I hope they can reconnect again. They are so cute together. They were chatting away while we were waiting for our food to arrive and I caught Jake looking at me. He mouthed the words “you look beautiful” so that only I knew what he was saying. I felt my cheeks flush as I tried to hide a small smile. I mouthed the words “thank you” back to him and he winked at me. Butterflies were dancing like crazy in my belly. This is nuts! I want to attack him right here in front of everyone! I decided to strike up conversation so that I could take my mind off of wanting to feel his hands running up my thighs.

  “How is Joshua doing?”

  “Oh yeah, how is your brother doing?” Paul chimed in.

  “He’s actually doing very well. We were just in Dubai for a month on business. Joshua brought our newest associate fresh out of the intern program along with us. She is quite the spitfire and very bright.”

  “Wait, he brought a new associate to Dubai for a month?” I was shocked. Joshua was usually extremely reserved and as far as I knew he had never brought someone new to the company anywhere.

  “Had he ever done anything like that before?” Amy was shocked as well.

  “Yes, he did bring her and no, he’s never done that before. On our way back to the U.S. we all stopped in California to see mother.”

  “The associate went with you guys to see Bunny?” I loved Jake’s mom. Her real name was Eleanor but everyone, at least everyone she liked, called her Bunny. “How did that go?” This was a totally different Joshua than the one I knew 10 years ago.

  “It actually went really well. Bunny really likes her and the feeling seems to be very mutual. I like Sarah too. I can’t explain it but we had an instant connection. She’s very easy to talk to. She actually is the person who suggested I try to connect with you.”

  “Really??” Amy jumped in before I had a chance.

  Jake chuckled at Amy’s reaction. “Yes, really.”

  “Smart girl.” Amy was being a bit too vocal tonight.

  I’ll have to remember to thank Sarah if I ever meet her.

  “How is Bunny, Jake?”

  “You know mother, busy, busy, busy. She’s doing well. She still asks about you from time to time.”

  “Bunny was always very sweet to me.”

  “Maybe you’ll have a chance to see her again sometime soon.” I shot Amy a playful warning look as the words came from her mouth.

  “I’m planning on it.” He had a devilish grin on his face as he winked at me.

  “You know, we should all get together after the reunion. Let’s go on a trip or something. Lauren, I know you and Amy see each other all the time because you’re in the same city, but I’d like for all of us to get together. It’s been so great hanging out with you guys.” Paul sounded sincere and we all agreed it was a great idea.

  “If we can all agree on a date I will take care of the travel arrangements for us.” Jake seemed to be 100% on board with the idea.

  “Does that mean we all get to fly on your private jet?” Amy’s eyes were sparkling as she grinned at Jake.

  His laugh was so refreshing to hear. He seemed really relaxed and happy. “Of course, Amy. I’ll save a special seat just for you.”

  She pretended to clap her hands together. “Oh, goody!”

  We all laughed at her silliness as our food arrived.

  We were just finishing dessert when Jake told Amy and Paul we were taking off. “I hope you guys don’t mind, but I’d like to steal Lauren away. It’s been so long since we’ve spent any real time alone together.”

  “Oh, that’s fine Jake. I was actually hoping to have some alone time with Amy so this works out perfectly.”

  Amy looked over at Paul and smiled flirtatiously. “You were, huh?”

  I could always tell when Amy liked a guy and she definitely liked Paul. I knew she was in good hands.

  “Well you two have fun, but not too much fun.” I teased them as we walked away.

  CHAPTER 6

  We were strolling for a while in silence hand in hand under a full moon, with the sound of the waves softly hitting the ship. Jake stopped and we leaned against the railing as he looked at me.

  “This is so surreal Lauren. Being here with you…” His words trailed off. He reached out and lightly caressed my face as his eyes searched mine with a desperate yearning. “So this boyfriend back in Chicago, is he still going to be around when you get back?”

  He seemed worried about this and I wanted to alleviate any concerns he had. “No. I will let him know how I feel and that he should move on. It won’t be a big deal.”

  He dark eyes suddenly narrowed. “Good, because I don’t like to share.”

  My eyes widened in surprise as I saw his serious expression. I had never seen this side of Jake and while it was perplexing, it was also very sexy.

  He held my gaze and his dark eyes sparkled with lust. He traced my mouth with his thumb and I felt like I was going to melt. He leaned down to whisper in my ear. “I can’t wait to taste you again.” His lips grazed my ear and my breath caught as his tongue flicked my earlobe. His hands gently cradled my face as his eyes devoured mine. He leaned down and gently touched his lips to mine, his tongue softly outlining my lips before plunging into my mouth and sliding over mine. His touch was more forceful now and I could feel his need. A soft groan escaped his lips as he pressed against me. I could feel his hard cock through his shorts and I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him closer to me.

  When we came up for air, Jake was smiling at me. “I should probably walk you back to your room. I don’t trust myself to behave right now.” His words were almost a growl.

  I looked at him demurely. “Maybe I don’t want you to behave.”

  “Let’s go to my room.” He barely was able to get the words out.

  As
soon as we were inside Jake’s room he grabbed me and pressed me up against the door and his mouth dipped down to my ear. “You’ve been thinking about me all this time, haven’t you?” His gravelly voice sent chills down my spine. His hand found its way to my backside as he caressed what he knew was already his. I felt faint. Am I really letting this happen? Does Jake really have me pinned against the back of this door? I was aching with need. Sex was oozing out of all of his pores. He grabbed my face in both hands, his body still pressed against mine. I could feel his hard member pressing against me as he leaned in to kiss my neck. I felt his tongue trail along my neck and up to my jaw line and he let out a low groan as he let one hand wander over my breast and down around to my backside, pulling me closer to him.

  I turned my head sideways leaving my sensitive neck vulnerable. His lips devoured the soft skin, his tongue lightly flicking my ear lobe. I let out a moan and reached up to wrap my arms around his neck. He grabbed my wrists, pinning them above my head. He leaned down to give me a scorching kiss; his lips crushing mine, his tongue furiously probing mine. I arched my body against his wanting to feel all of him and I moaned softly as he moved to suck and nibble the other side of my neck. Shallow breaths escaped my lips as I tried to catch my breath. My panties were soaking wet by now and I wanted to feel him inside me. It had been so long and this was a sexy, domineering side of Jake I had never seen.

  “You’re so fucking sexy.” That deep voice growled softly in my ear. He released my wrists and I felt his hand slowly run up my outer thigh and under my dress. His fingers lightly skimmed across the soft skin of my inner thigh and brushed against the outside of my wet panties causing me to ache even more. I grabbed onto his broad shoulders for support out of fear that my legs would stop supporting me. I felt his finger slip under the silk fabric and graze my hardened bud. My body bucked at the sensation and he rubbed across my clit with increased frequency. I felt his finger slide into my warm core and he whispered in my ear, “Let me taste you.” Without waiting for my response, he got down on his knees and slid his hands under my dress and pulled down my panties. I stepped out of them to give him better access. I didn’t care that he was upset with me yesterday and I didn’t care that he decided to seduce me so quickly. All I cared about was that Jake Hunter had me pressed up against that door and was awakening feelings in me I had forgotten existed.

  I want him to take me right here. He spread my legs and slowly slid his hands up my thighs holding my dress above my hips, exposing me completely. My breath caught in my throat as I saw him start to lean in toward my mound. My grip on his shoulders was unyielding. My heart was pounding and my mouth was dry in anticipation of feeling his warm tongue on my sensitive opening. He slowly licked around my sensitive bud as I tried to quiet the loud moans escaping from my lips. Then I felt his tongue delve into my tender opening, once and then twice. He’s going to make me come standing up right here. He inhaled my scent as he licked from my entrance to my clit and then back again. His tongue made tiny circles around my hardened bud as I moaned loudly and my fingers dug into his shoulders. His tongue made one last circle and then he stood up and quickly turned me around, my hands splayed across the back of the door. His body was pressed against mine and I could feel his hardness against my backside. He slowly licked the back of my neck as he unzipped my dress and it fell to the floor. I stepped out of it and his hands found their way to my bra and unhooked it. His hands softly glided across my skin as they came around under my bra to cup my breasts. He let out a soft groan as he pressed himself against my ass, lightly squeezing my breasts and kissing the back of my neck.

  “Tell me you want me,” he growled.

  Burning heat unfolded in my belly as he rolled my nipples between his thumbs and forefingers.

  “I want you.” I could barely get the words out.

  He quickly turned me around, tightly gripping my shoulders, his eyes caressing my body. I saw the lust brimming in his eyes as he held my gaze and uttered the next words.

  “Show me.” His rough words were a clear command and I was surprisingly turned on by this.

  I gingerly reached out to unbutton his shirt, my fingers grazing his taut chest muscles. I sucked in as I got my first glimpse of Jake’s chest in 10 years. He definitely was bigger than I remembered and his chest muscles were perfectly defined. My eyes slowly wandered down his chiseled stomach to the tuft of hair running down a straight line below his navel into his shorts and I could feel the wetness between my thighs. I reached down, still holding his gaze and unbuckled his belt. As I started to unzip his shorts he grabbed my hands to stop me and his eyes earnestly searched mine.

  “Are you sure you’re ready for this?”

  My eyes said it all. I have always wanted you; of course I’m ready for this. I leaned in and touched my lips to his, softly at first and then with more fervor. His tongue slid over mine as his shorts pooled around his ankles and he stepped out of them. I slid my hands down his delicious taut stomach to the band of his boxer briefs and then kneeled slowly to the ground as I slid those off of him. His stiff member was set free and was lightly tapping his lower belly. A sexy smirk danced at the corner of my mouth as I looked up at him and wrapped my hand around his waiting cock. I slowly slid my hand from the base to the tip and I heard a sharp intake of breath from above and that let me know that he liked what I was doing. I took him in my mouth, flicking the head with my tongue and then licked around the ridge where the base met the head of his dick. I moved my hand and took him deep into my mouth, sucking in as I moved from the base to the tip. His hands entangled in my hair holding my head steady as he began to move in and out. I bobbed my head as I sucked him in deeper. The heavy throbbing between my legs ached to be satisfied. He must have been reading my mind because he suddenly backed away.

  “Get on the bed.” His tone was gruff and firm.

  I climbed on the bed hoping he would pounce on top of me, filling my wet and aching core.

  “No, Lauren. On your stomach.”

  My stomach? This is new. I rolled over onto my stomach, cautiously excited about what was going to happen. I felt the bed give under Jake’s weight as his hands wandered over my exposed backside.

  His chest pressed against my back as he leaned down to whisper in my ear. “Mmmm, you always did have the best ass. Lift it up a little.” His hands squeezed my ass and I flinched as he ran a finger up my crease. The sensation was like nothing I had ever experienced and my throbbing sex was screaming to be filled. I felt his teeth graze my buttocks and his tongue licked one cheek and then the other, his hands giving each one a good squeeze. I felt him shift and then felt his lips graze my ass as he parted my cheeks. He’s not going to…? Oh gawd! I felt his tongue lick up the crease and then circle my most intimate opening before pressing its way in. I surged forward as my hands grabbed the bed cover, wringing and twisting. The sensations that rocked my body were bringing me right to the edge. Jake ran his tongue up the crease one more time before giving me another command.

  “Turn over.”

  As I obediently turned over, his dark eyes devoured my exposed body and I wanted to devour him. “You are so beautiful Lauren.”

  I was so overcome with emotion I felt like I was going to cry. I was right where I wanted to be, with the man I had always wanted to be with. It was difficult for my brain to process what was really happening. Jake’s touch snapped me back to reality. His hands traced up the sides of my legs, one hand moving to my soaking inner thigh while the other glided up to my hardened nipple. I entwined my fingers in his thick, dark hair and felt his fingers caress my mound and work their way in between my folds. I was writhing uncontrollably on the bed, my body manipulated by his scorching touch. He pinched my nipples mercilessly as loud moans escaped from my lips.

  “That’s it, baby. Let go.” His words were a soft growl.

  He leaned down to kiss me before moving his mouth down to my nipple. I felt the wet heat of his tongue as it flicked my nipple, his mouth alternating bet
ween sucking and nipping with his teeth. I arched my body toward him wanting to be closer, my fingers now digging into his arms.

  “You want this hard dick in you, don’t you?” His fingers down below found my clit and were furiously rubbing it while he sucked and nipped one nipple while pinching the other with his other hand, causing me to thrash around on the bed. “Don’t you, Lauren?” His words were more forceful this time.

  “Yes!” I pushed the raspy word out even though it was barely audible.

  “Say my name, Lauren.”

  “Jake.” I could barely speak.

  He rubbed my clit harder, faster. “Say it louder, Lauren!”

  Somehow I found the strength to shout his name. “Jake!”

  “I want you to come for me, baby.”

  I was so close to the edge, I was teetering on the brink. My body bucked unabashedly beneath him as he dove two fingers deep inside me.

  “Come now!” I couldn’t hold back as my orgasm jetted to the surface, pulsing around his fingers, causing me to moan and thrash about. I collapsed onto the bed, spent, as his fingers slipped out of me.

  He hopped off of the bed and grabbed a condom out of his bag. I looked over as he tore open the wrapper and rolled it onto his thick, rigid cock. He was back on the bed in a flash. “Open your legs for me.”

  I opened my legs and my glistening sex was waiting for him. With a soft groan, Jake sank his cock into my soaked entrance and I reached up to pull him closer.

  “Hands at your side.”

  I was confused but did as I was told.

  Jake slowly pulled out of me almost to the tip and then slowly sank back inside. As he sank into me, he leaned down to kiss me, sensually, wanting, needing. I wanted so badly to wrap my arms around him but I waited for permission.

  “Put your arms above your head and grab onto the rails in the headboard.” His breath was coming in slow pants.

  I grabbed onto the headboard and Jake began to pound into me harder now. I wrapped my legs around him, pulling him deeper. If I can’t use my arms, I am sure as hell going to use my legs! He let out a choked cry as I pulled him extra deep. His thrusts became more powerful as he hammered me into the mattress. He sped up his motion until I was moaning, my breath coming in shuddering gasps. My eyes were closed in ecstasy and he grabbed my hair, pulling my head back, and my eyes sprang open to meet his. His eyes searched mine, desperate and intense. “I want you to come again.” His hand reached down between us and his thumb found my hardened bud, flicking it repeatedly, his fingers stroking the sensitive skin. I writhed wildly beneath him, waves of pleasure coursing through my body as his fingers and cock transformed my body. My body tensed up as I felt my second orgasm begin to build.