Page 20 of Tangled Temptation

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The next afternoon, Angie stood by the bed in the playroom, staring out the window. The sunflowers were blooming, their faces raised toward the shining sun. A metaphor if she ever saw one. She felt like she was opening up to her sensuality.

“Please go lie on the bed.”

She jumped at Jared’s commanding voice. Taking a deep breath, Angie did as he commanded and laid down. The rustling of clothes caused her to turn her head to see Jared stripping off his pants.

Angie gasped. He was hard. Very hard.

Unable to help herself, she licked her lips and wondered how he would taste. Hopefully, she’d find out soon enough.

“Arms over your head and spread your legs.”

Angie complied and jumped when his hand came into view.

“Relax, sweetheart,” he said, touching her forehead. “Today, I want you to talk to me as I play with you. Close your eyes and tell me everything you’re feeling.”

The tips of his fingers feathered over her eyelids, barely disturbing her lashes. “Your touch is soft.” Her voice was nearly a whisper.

He smoothed his fingers over her cheeks, to her ears, to her chin, and down her neck.

She lifted her shoulders. “Tickles.” Angie opened her eyes and found Jared staring at her.

He skimmed over her collarbone, traced the sides of her breasts to her belly button, until he finally touched her hips and legs.

“You’re wet.”

“I’m always wet when I’m around you.” She wanted to recall her words.I’ve never been this open with a lover, but with Jared, things are different.

He circled around the bed twice, silently, and Angie squirmed.

“Be still.”

“Touch me.”

“What?” he snapped.

“Please, touch me.”I need to feel his skin against mine.

He tapped his chin, then opened the drawer of the nightstand and pulled out a blindfold. “I want you to use your other senses.” He slipped the blindfold over her eyes.

Angie shivered. The loss of her sight made her a little nervous. Taking a deep breath, she concentrated on her hearing. At first, she couldn’t hear anything but her rapid breathing, but as she adjusted, she realized she’d heard a slight noise.

She wasn’t sure what it was. Then Jared’s heat caressed her skin. He was close to her. A ripple of excitement rushed through her body. Something soft brushed over her right nipple. It was light, and it tickled.

He swirled it.

“Ahh.” Her back arched, and her grasped his shoulder.

“Bad girl,” he whispered, his breath cool against her heated skin.

Jared’s fingers encircled her wrist, lifted her arm over her head, and then he captured and lifted her other arm. Soft fabric encircled her wrists.

Whatever Jared used to tie her up with was silky. Scarves maybe. She jerked her arms. There was a little give in the restraint, but not so much she could slip free. A shaft of anticipation ran up her spine. Was he making one of her fantasies come true?

“Since you can’t keep your hands to yourself,” he said, “I’ve decided to help you.”

Her body bucked when whatever he held in his hand touched her nipple once again.

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