The New World

Chapter Twenty

I felt my face radiate heat from extreme embarrassment. He lips were at my ear lobe, lightly touching my skin. I did not love him! I barely knew him! He must have noticed my eyes linger on him, but how dare he make such an assumption... I struggled to keep calm and control my breathing.

I was furious, but full of desire for the man less than an inch away from me. I bit my lip, nervously. I was afraid to move, not wanting him to get the wrong idea, whatever that reason could be... Slowly, one of his hands slid off my arm and held my waist.

He strong hands sent chills up and down my spine. I had no idea what I was getting into. My mind couldn't make out the words I wanted and needed to say:

What are you doing?! Don't let go. Why are you so close? Hold me tighter. Let go of me! Kiss me. I need to think about this. You are insane.. Mother wouldn't allow this. I sure would though. Please, this is too fast. You need to hurry up! 

Nothing was coming out of my mouth. My mind is so confused, I had nothing to say!

I wondered if he was waiting for me to say something, wondering if he should continue. But I think he finally realized I wasn't going to speak.

"Do I make you nervous?" he whispered into my ear.

I nodded as I fought to keep my eyes open.

I felt him grin. His hand on my waist pulled up right against him and I gasped. He nose traced along my skin on my neck. I gradually placed my hands on his chest and breathed in his wonderful scent.

Dear God, what was I doing?

"I would never hurt you, Alice," he murmured into my neck.

Once again, I was speechless. The hand that was still on my arm, left and trailed to my back. He slowly traced my spine with his fingers. A moan escaped my mouth as I leaned deeper into his arms and closed my eyes.

He then placed a small kiss below my ear lobe. One of my hands glided up and rested on his neck. He placed another kiss under my jaw. His lips gently made their way to mine. He reached the corner of my mouth and pulled away. My eyes flashed open and looked up to his enticing face.

Did I do something wrong?

He then swiftly cupped my face and leaned in. His soft lips brushed against mine. My eyes fluttered closed as I melted into him. I held onto his shoulders for support. It was like he sucked the air from my lungs while a warm fire began to build inside of me.

And too soon, he pulled away, leaving me wanting more. I whimpered from the loss. Such a small kiss left me breathless. I stared up into his eyes, full of warmth and love. I slowly slid my hands up his chest, over his shoulders and around his neck. He smiled and wrapped his strong arms around me and pulled me to his lips.

Our lips fit perfectly as we kissed in sync. Hot passion filled inside of me and butterflies grew deep in my belly. His arms embraced my form as I melted into him. His tongue slid over my bottom lip, asking for entrance. I opened my mouth slightly and he dove in.

I moaned as he deepened our kiss. My fingers tangled in his silk like hair and held him tightly. I gasped when he grabbed my bottom and lifted me up with ease. He carried me to my cot and laid me down as he lay over me. Both out of breath, he left my mouth and trailed back down to my neck.

He kissed and nibbled, eager to find my sweet spot. I squealed sweetly as his bit just the right place on my neck and began to torture it with small kisses. I felt him smile against my skin and his hands trailed past my waist and down my legs.

His scent was comforting... attractive... irresistible. He wrapped my legs around his waist and I pulled him closer. He brought my lips back to his and kissed me passionately. I had never felt so vulnrable or exquisitely happy like I do right now.