It wasn’t the biggest office but it had a decent view, was of a hallway by itself, and seemed nice and remote. Which made his job easier. He had no idea if Heath came to his office during breaks. Steven tended to think not, but you never knew.
The faster he looked around the better.
Slipping inside, Steven took a quick, cursory glance. He perused the bookshelf that sat against a far wall, noting with some warped sense of fatherly pride the lines of awards and plaques.
Finding nothing important, he quickly turned to Heath’s desk. Sitting down in his chair, Steven enjoyed the gentle creak of well-worn leather and the expensive smell that enveloped him.
Flipping on the compute
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Heath hugged his cup of coffee and stared out over the porch railing at the early-morning haze. He hadn’t slept, not much anyway. It had been difficult knowing Rowena was only a few yards away, sleeping in her bed… alone… “Hi.” Rowena’s voice jolted through his system, much stronger than the caffeine he’d been using to jumpstart his brain. Heath needed every last ounce of intelligence and willpower so he wouldn’t do or say something stupid. He turned at the rail, leaning back against it as she slid beside him. “You’re up early...” Leaning out over the wooden rail, she turned and gave him a perfect morning smile. “I’m pretty much a morning person. Besides, I found it difficult to sleep.” “Why?” She shot him a pointed look through lowered lashes. “Because you were sleeping next door… Besides, I’d worked up this whole fantasy in my head about how last night would end.” Reaching over, Rowena snagged his cup and sipped
Rowena spent the day alternating between aroused and relaxed. They’d had a fantastic day filled with two glorious hours walking and trotting through pastures and a small forest, browsing little shops, talking and laughing so hard her jaws were hurting. He’d bought her a stupid little glass owl. She’d admired it in a shop, the light catching its cute wings and drawing her over to touch. Two minutes later they’d been walking out with the thing in a little bag. It wasn’t important or expensive, but it had made her heart constrict when he’d handed her the bag. It would be a memory of their weekend together. While he wasn’t looking, she’d slipped back into a store and purchased a ridiculously expensive pair of cuff links he’d looked at. All things considered, they were hardly enough, but Rowena wanted to have something to give him when this was all over, something to let him know how important this was for her, how much she appreciated
Shaking slightly, Rowena walked into the bedroom, stood just inside the doorway, and stared down at the huge bed. An unexpected buzz of excitement raced down her spine. Was she going to do this or not? If she was, it was time to commit. No more looking back. No more second-guessing. A huge part of her wished she could talk to Summer about Heath’s request. Her friend would remind her of all the reasons this was good… and probably come up with a brilliant way to get over the embarrassment and kill the butterflies. Rowena didn’t have time to make a phone call, though. Heath would be in here in a minute… In fact, she’d heard the screen door bang shut behind him. Besides, this was something she needed to decide on her own. It was put up or shut up… Grasping the hem of her sweater, Rowena ran the edge through her fingers, took a deep breath, and jerked it off over her head. Her jeans followed as she pushed them over her
Heath shifted on the chair, drawing her attention to the unmistakable ridge of his erection. He was there, right at the end of her bed. So close and yet not nearly close enough.“Heath… I need you…” She breathed in raggedly as she stared back at him, feeling the heat of his body, even if too far away, enfolding her, the warmth wrapping around her like a cloud of comfort. It sent shivers chasing up her spine to realize she had never known anything like this before. At the same time, Rowena realized how swollen her breasts were, the nipples throbbing in longing. Between her thighs, her wet sex pulsed, spilled its precious moisture, and further slickened the plump lips there.“I can smell your desire,” he whispered as he stared back at her with drowsy sensuality. “Hot and sweet. Do you know what that does to me, Rowena?”“What?” Her breathing was rough now, heavy, as she fought to drag in the air to combat the extreme excitement his voice
Rowena’s terrified screams jarred Heath wide awake. He was out of his cabin and halfway to hers before the echo had even died. Barefoot and naked except for the pajama bottoms he’d thrown on, Heath wasted precious seconds fumbling with the extra key to her door. He was in and at Rowena’s side within minutes.“What’s wrong, baby? What happened?” She stood in the center of the living room, the sheet clutched tightly to her body with hands that were far from steady. At least she wasn’t screaming… not anymore.“Nothing… I’m all right… Really… I’m fine.”“Your hands are shaking…”“No, I’m okay.” Her voice was strong, but the smile she tried to give him trembled before she gave up on the effort.“No, sweetheart, you’re not. Tell me, please, what happened?”“I was… I was… having a dream… And then, maybe it became a nightmare of some sort.” Rowena’s skin flushed hot as she tucked the sheet tighter beneath her arms. Heath wasn’t sure if the stain of colo
Heath looked at her. Not just at her body, her breasts, her sex, but the woman she was beneath. She could tell the difference. In his eyes, she saw emotions gathering, like a summer storm. She couldn’t read him, though… She had no idea what he would do. Until Heath stood, bringing their joined hands to rest at the curve of her nape.“If you’re sure…”“Absolutely.” Those butterflies lifted off as soon as she said the word. Rowena knew she would be fine. She knew Heath was going to take care of her and gave her a new life filled with new hopes and dreams. He touched his lips to hers in a kiss that held absolutely no demand. Her own hand fell limp to her side as Heath let go and began massaging the back of her neck. It was delicious, the taste of his mouth and the magic of his hand against her tensed muscles. Oh, God… Yes… Now… It would be fine, now. Rowena opened to him and took what she wanted, tugging the kiss deeper, nipping
“Rowena…” She grabbed Heath’s pajama bottoms and pulled slightly. Heath couldn’t fight her anymore. He definitely couldn’t ignore the desire flooding every square inch of his being. At this precise moment, he couldn’t even remember why it had been so all-fired important to wait to touch her pale, smooth skin. “I want you…” she said, nipping at his ear. “I’m yours to do whatever you want with me…” “Baby, you’re not ready yet…” His voice trailed off as his gaze trekked all over her body before settling between her legs. Rowena took a half-step back, pressed a hand into her fluttering stomach, then eased it down, down, until she settled her fingertips over her clit and rubbed in slow, soft circles. Heath’s gaze latched on, unblinking, transfixed. “Please…” Rowena closed her eyes and tossed her head back, slowly driving herself insane with a teasing touch. Heath ate it up with his stare. “Dammit!” he bellowed as he took a ground-eating step toward her.