Page 47 of When a Highlander Vows
But when the ache began to swell, and her pleasure nearly peaked, he removed his hand, and she let out a moan of unfulfilled desire, leaning up to face him.
But she had barely time to react before he buried his head between her thighs, his tongue coming out to taste her. Wetness gushed from her, eliciting a male groan of pleasure, and she felt ashamed that such a thing could happen. Her hands trailed to his hair, moving through its softness as his mouth worked its magic against her.
His hands lifted her buttocks, angling her up so that his mouth could cover her more fully, and she slammed her head back against the pillows, crying out as her orgasm tore through her body, surprising her with the level of pleasure and heat and suddenness. It was a feeling like no other, making her feel both powerful and weak at the same time.
Her hands pushed against the headboard, hoping to quell the trembling in her muscles, as her mind slowly returned from its pleasurable haze back to Earth. Lucas held her close, laying onemore lick across her center before he lifted his head from under her skirts. His smile was shining from her wetness, and she breathed hard, watching him.
He’s smiling now. Really smiling.
The sight of it made her breath still in her lungs. She had never seen anything more beautiful.
One brow arched upward as he said, “There is proof now, Lass.” He wiped his hand over his mouth and kissed her.
Still shaking a little, Caitlin leaned up into his kiss, not wanting to lose the feel of his mouth or his body. His kiss began to awaken fresh feelings in her heart. When he pulled away, a new ache emerged. He leaned back and stood on the edge of the bed.
With a regretful look, he said, “I need to go, Sunshine. It wouldnae be wise for someone to see us together, ye ken.” He pulled on his clothes, and Caitlin sat up, holding her unlaced bodice together with one hand.
His face was beginning to blur as he moved farther away from her, and she wanted to ask him to stay again, to tell him it didn’t matter. But she could not.
“I’m sorry, Sunshine. I wanted to show ye that I wanted ye, but it shouldnae have happened.” He backed away until he left out the door hurriedly.
She watched the closed door for a few seconds, and then laid back on the bed and sighed with confusion and hurt. Percy jumped on the bed and curled up next to her. His little kindness made her want to cry.
24
After Caitlin washed and dressed, she found her way to breakfast, the animals following her until they left for the kitchens. In the main hall, Lottie was already eating, and Sarah sat with her as well. Colin smiled up at her when she walked in the room.
“Good morn’!” Lottie called cheerfully, while both Caitlin and Sarah looked ill.
Caitlin could see her own forlorn expression mirrored in Sarah’s face. “The babe slept poorly last eve,” she said, rubbing a hand on her stomach. “All that dancin’, food, and some drink. I couldnae rest well.”
“I am sorry for that, Sarah.” Caitlin sat down, thankful for warm food and drink.
After Lucas had gone an hour before, her headache had worsened, and the rush of tears had not helped it.
Lottie looked at her with a scrutinizing eye. “Are ye well, Lass? Ye look a bit swollen, as if ye’d been cryin’.”
“Aye, I am well. Just too much wine, more than me usual. And I also daenae dance very often. It was an unusual evenin’ for me. But a good one. Thank ye very much, Lottie, for what ye did.”
“Aye, ‘tis nay trouble. I am glad ye enjoyed it. Yer friends, the young lassies, will be down soon, I hope. They were very kind and jovial,” Lottie said as Caitlin spread fresh butter on a piece of bread.
“They were very happy to have joined the gathering, Lottie.” She took a bite and closed her eyes as her head panged again.
“Very good. We shall enjoy ourselves today, getting in a bit of rest. Perhaps we could go on a longer walk.”
“If ye are able,” Caitlin said weakly, swallowing down the hunk of bread, her stomach beginning to churn.
Never again will I consume so much wine. Or enjoy so much Lucas.
She put down the bread and took a sip of the warm tea that had been poured for her.
“Perhaps today is a good day to swim in the sea. I can imagine the cool water would be invigorating,” she said, thinking how abath might do her wonders, but her body was still thrumming with heat.
Cool water might help to keep that reckless desire at bay.
“And healing,” Sarah said with a light smile.
“Paige came to me this mornin’, however, sayin’ she will be headin’ down to the closest village,” Lottie said suddenly. “I’ve just remembered. I think ye should go with her, Lass. I wouldnae be able to walk that far, and ye will get the chance to see the village.”
