Burning Desire

Chapter 26

Our kisses were urgent, our breathing ragged. I'd gripped Alex's tie and pulled him down for a kiss that had quickly evolved into a panting rush of need for one another. Our bodies were flush against each other, but we couldn't get close enough.

"I need more," I gasped against his lips when he finished unbuttoning my flannel. "I want more."

Alex mumbled something in agreement, nodding and sliding my shirt down my arms. His shirt followed and both garments were tossed aside on the floor.

His hands returned to my breasts, gently kneading and caressing them while his lips danced with mine. I tangled one of my hands in his hair while the other gripped his bicep for support. I was sure I'd collapse to the floor in a puddle of bliss if I didn't hold onto him for dear life.

The tip of Alex's tongue ran along my bottom lip in a scalding swipe and I parted my lips to allow him access. His tongue invaded my mouth, wrestling with mine in a relentless hunt for more. More pleasure, more closeness, more everything.

I could feel his thigh in between my legs. It was rubbing against me, the friction sending shockwaves to my core. I tried to pull him closer but it just wasn't enough. I needed more of him.

I ground myself against his thigh, reveling in the pleasure that ensued. Alex caught on and pressed his lower half harder against me. I was starting to see stars exploding in my vision. My legs were becoming wobbly and I wasn't sure how much longer I could stand.

"A-Alex," I stuttered into the kiss.

He silenced me with a rougher kiss and my hands went straight to his belt. I fumbled with the buckle, my hands shaking, until it finally came loose. I didn't bother sliding it out of the loops. I didn't have the patience for that. I needed him as soon as humanly possible and the only thing standing between our epic release were his slacks and my jeans.

I hurriedly popped the button and my fingers went to his zipper, but he stopped me, pulling back in a panting mess.

"Not yet," Alex breathed, though the fire in his eyes told a completely different story. "I want to do this right."

Before I had a chance to question him or protest, he hoisted me into his arms and asked me where the bedroom was. I told him without hesitation and he started carrying me in that direction while I placed steaming kisses on his neck and shoulder, and bit at his collarbone. He tasted absolutely divine and he smelled even better.

Upon reaching my bedroom, I thought we'd get down to business, but Alex was still hell bent on taking it slow, and I wasn't about to stop him. I knew the pleasure would be worth the wait.

He set me down and we both kicked our shoes off, standing in front of my bed. His eyes slowly traveled down from mine and stopped at my chest. My lacey bralette was still in the way.

I knew what he was thinking and I reached behind my back, taking the liberty of undoing it myself. The scant garment fell to the floor and I sucked in a deep breath, waiting for his next move.

Alex's eyes lingered on my breasts for the longest time. His body was just inches from mine and I could feel the heat radiating off of him. It was stifling, taking my breath away. I could feel my knees weakening at the sight of him.

I reached up and undid his tie, slowly slipping it off of his neck. I could see his pulse ticking wildly and I knew he was just as breathless as I was. I let the tie drop from my fingers and dared him with my eyes to come closer.

A smile tugged at the corners of his mouth and Alex leaned down to capture my lips again. The kiss felt needier this time, if that was even possible. I moaned into his mouth when I felt his hands slide down my sides and stop at my jean-clad hips.