Part 3 (2/2)
aWhere are we going?a There was tension in her voice.
aPatience, itas well worth the journey.a He gave her hand a rea.s.suring squeeze.
They traveled twenty feet, twisting and contorting around k.n.o.bs of rock in the tight pa.s.sage. He led her around a narrow corner and the trail opened into wonderland. He stepped to the side allowing Elaine to follow. He heard her intake of breath as she stepped into the light.
They stood on a small ledge overlooking a large hot spring. The ochre red walls glowed in the flickering light from dozens of torches illuminating a spring ten feet below. Large flat rocks hung suspended over the water, forming a series of ledges and steps enabling people to move about the pool. Heat radiated from the spring as steam drifted upward in lazy tendrils. Overhead, the sky was laid out like black velvet strewn with millions of diamonds. The ochre rock walls soared twenty-five feet over the base like an oddly rounded coffee cup contained the heat from the spring.
aIave never seen anything like it,a she said.
Alexei smiled, pleased with her response. aIave been to almost every country in the world and I, too, have never see anything like it.a He looked at her awed face. aCome, let us partake of its delights.a He led her down a winding path of stones that led to the floor. Elaine scampered to the edge of the pool and dropped into a crouch to dip her fingers in the water, a look of extreme pleasure on her face. aThis is amazing. How deep is it?a aThirty, forty feet or so.a He slid the pack off his back as he walked to a large, flat rock. Through the soles of his boots, the warmth radiated to the bottoms of his feet. aIt is amazing and the best part is that weare all alone.a She rose and sauntered to him as he set the pack down. aHow fortuitous.a Her fingers wrapped around the bottom of her sweater and she pulled it up slowly, torturing him as she exposed each delectable inch before finally pulling it over her head. Beneath the bulky wool, she wore a scanty emerald green bra that barely covered her b.r.e.a.s.t.s. aItas getting warm, donat you think?a She asked, her expression mock-innocent.
aYes.a He licked his lips. aItas getting warmer every minute.a He sat, making himself comfortable, eager to see what she would do next.
She spread out the sweater on a heated rock before continuing her journey toward him. Her deft fingers undid the b.u.t.ton on her jeans, then unzipped them. She stopped before him then raised one foot, placing it square between his legs, inches from his arousal.
aCan you help with my boots?a He smothered a smile as he tugged the laces with one hand while the other slid as far up her pant leg as possible to touch the softness of her skin. Her eyes narrowed as he removed one boot, then her sock, stopping long enough to give her instep a slow rub with one finger.
A smile curved her mouth as she lowered one foot and raised the other. He repeated the process, this time lingering over the fine bone of her ankle. He smiled as she s.h.i.+vered and pulled her foot away, careful to move away a safe distance before s.h.i.+mmying out of her pants. Her panties matched the bra, and they were ridiculously skimpy. He licked his lips as he devoured her with his eyes.
aLike what you see?a He looked at her face. aWhat do you think?a She approached and dropped her gaze to his crotch. He felt his c.o.c.k leap under the heat of her gaze. aI think youare enjoying yourself, or at least he is.a He reached for her, pulling her into the vee made by his legs, then pressed a noisy kiss to her stomach. aWhat am I going to do with you?a he mumbled against her sweet skin.
She laced her fingers through his hair and tugged his head back, her gaze dark, slumberous. aEverything, I hope.a Dropping her head, she caught him in a kiss that was sizzling and loaded with promise. Her tongue tangled with his as her taste exploded through his nervous system, setting his senses on high alert.
She released him and moved away, and he had to restrain himself from reaching for her again. He wanted more, much more, but they had time for that. All the time in the world.
Her gaze never wavering, she reached up to release her sable hair to fall in thick, soft waves on her shoulders. She ran her fingers through the silk and he caught the scent of herbs and knew it was her he smelled.
aCome join me?a she asked.
aIn a minute.a He wanted time to gather himself before joining her in the pool. In his current state, head be on her in a minute and he didnat want that. He wanted it to last and last.
She nodded and turned away, presenting him with a nicely rounded backside framed by her thong panties. He swallowed hard as she walked, an unselfconsciously s.e.xy sway in her gait. She approached the edge and, without a pause, dove into the water with very little splash.
He released the breath head been holding. She was lethal and he adored every inch of her. He rose and made quick work of emptying the pack. He laid out a blanket and a bottle of wine swaddled in a thick layer of insulated material. Next was an a.s.sortment of cheeses and meat with crisp crackers. A snack for her later as he knew he wouldnat need one.
All he needed was her.
She was splas.h.i.+ng around the pool as he pulled off his clothing, laying out his garments as she had on the heated rocks. Stepping to the ledge, his gaze locked with hers before he dove into the water to claim her.
Chapter 6.
Despite the heated water, Elaine s.h.i.+vered as she watched his nude body cut through the pool. Already she could feel her nether regions filling with desire, her b.r.e.a.s.t.s aching and there was a strange tightness in her chest that threatened to steal her breath.
Alexei came to the surface without a sound. His head rose from the water, inches from her. Theyad removed their masks last night and yet, each time she saw him, she was astounded by his masculine beauty all over again.
Wet black hair was slicked back on his head and streamed over his broad shoulders. His dark chocolate brown eyes were flecked with gold and framed with sooty lashes. His nose was straight and smooth, his nostrils flaring slightly as he filled his lungs with air depleted from his underwater journey. His skin was olive-toned, unusual for a Russian unless he had Romany in his background.
Her gaze drifted over the exposed expanse of his chest. Yes, she could certainly see him as a gypsy. Under the lightly furred skin, his chest muscles were sharply defined. His mouth was firm and set in a straight line as he regarded her with a serious expression, his chin jutting out.
aGive me a kiss,a he demanded.
He wanted to be in charge, did he? She hid a grin. aOkay, Iall give you a kiss, but first you have to close your eyes.a aWhy?a aBecause I said so.a His eyes narrowed as he considered her words.
aIall make it worth your whileaa she teased.
His eyes widened, the spark of desire deep in their chocolate depths. He closed them, a faint smile of antic.i.p.ation smile curving his handsome mouth.
Elaine moved closer to her lover. Raising her hand, she dripped water on his shoulder yet didnat touch him, her eyes greedily taking their fill of Alexei. She moved behind him and placed her hand on his shoulder, guiding him down until the ends of his hair floated on the surface of the water.
On the top of his left shoulder, she saw a small hook-shaped scar. She pressed her lips to the old wound and caught the shudder that ran through his big body. A sense of power invaded her at the thought of bringing this man to his knees.
She leaned in to whisper, her lips brus.h.i.+ng his ear. aRegardless of what Iam about to do to you, you cannot touch me, do you understand?a He opened his mouth as if to object and she silenced him by nipping on his lobe. His breath sounded loud as he sucked in air, her movement taking him by surprise. He nodded.
aGood.a She took his hand and led him to the edge of the pool nearest a small waterfall. A cool mist filled the air from the falling water, a sharp contrast to the heat of the water below. She settled him on a low rock, the water rising to just below his nipples.
aClose your eyes,a she whispered.
After he obeyed, she moved behind, trailing her fingers over the expanse of his shoulders. The heat radiating off him was astounding. Never had she met a man who was so consistently hot. With trembling fingers, she removed her bra and tossed it to the side.
Elaine curled her arms around his shoulders, pressing her erect nipples into his back. Relaxing her knees, she sank, her b.r.e.a.s.t.s never losing contact with his back. He groaned as she rose, repeating the motion in reverse.
She looked over his shoulder and into the clear water. His hands were clenched on his thighs and from the thick thatch of hair stood his c.o.c.k.
Alexei is ready to come out and play.
Dropping a kiss on his shoulder, she moved to stand in front of him. His eyes flickered open, his pupils dilated with l.u.s.t. She spread her thighs and sat in his lap, his c.o.c.k tight against her silk-covered crotch. His hands came to rest on her legs, his thumbs digging into her sensitive flesh. Sliding her fingers around his wrists, she pulled his hands away and curled his fingers around his staff. At his perplexed look, she brushed her lips over his.
aI want to watch,a she whispered.
He cleared his throat. aYou want meato pleasure myself?a She licked her lips and nodded, her throat suddenly dry.
A devilish smile curved his mouth. aYour wish is my command.a Alexei released his turgid flesh and snaked his arms around her waist. Rising, she shrieked as he carried her to a rocky ledge and set her down. Her nipple grazed his chin and he couldnat resist taking it into his mouth. She moaned as he suckled her flesh, her thighs tightening on his waist. He released one and moved to her other, lavis.h.i.+ng it with the same attention.
aThis isnat what I had in mind,a she panted.
He licked the water from her skin between her b.r.e.a.s.t.s. aYou told me to pleasure myself and I am.a He ran his tongue along the fold below her breast and she arched against his mouth.
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