Page 45 of Bad Habit
He ran into the bedroom, setting my nerves racing faster, but he returned quickly and set a black-covered book on the coffee table.
“A Bible?” I flipped it open to confirm the title wasn’t just printed on the cover. “You brought a Bible?” I hadn’t even brought mine, and I was supposed to be the pious one.
He shook his head. “Nah, they have Bibles in most hotel rooms.”
“Oh.” That fact was as comforting as it was surprising. Although… would I feel even more self-conscious knowing God was so close at hand as I sinned? Maybe we should keep the book out of the bedroom.
“Put your hand on the Bible,” he said. “Swear that you’ll tell me if you don’t like something I do, or ask you to do. Okay? Don’t be polite. If you don’t like something. If it doesn’t feel good. Just tell me.”
I placed my hand on the Bible. “I promise.” A feeling of intense safety overtook my nerves, making me so appreciative. Mac was so thoughtful, so kind, so careful with my feelings.
“It’s your turn.” I pointed to the book. “Put your hand on the Bible.”
Looking at me quizzically, he followed my instruction.
“Promise that you that won’t hold back,” I said.
“Hold back?”
“Yes. This might be one time in my life when I get this opportunity, so I want to experience it all. I want to try it all. Try everything. I want to feel everything.” My cheeks flamed at my bold words, especially knowing I had no idea what I was asking him for. “I want to fully experience sin. Especially…” I looked down.
My mouth super dry, I took another sip of the wine.
“Especially what?” His voice was soft and hoarse.
“Especially lust. I know I’m inexperienced, and so the sex won’t be… pleasurable for you… but I hope…”
“Faith.” He raised my hand to his lips, pressed a kiss to its back, and then turned it over and traced a circle with his tongue on my palm. “I want this as much as you do, but be careful what you ask for.”
“Don’t hold back, Mac. Please. I know I’m a virgin, but…” I closed my eyes for a long pause, then looked directly into his. “I want a lifetime of sexual experiences packed into a small amount of time.”
“Okay, baby.” He kissed my palm. “But let’s start out slow, okay?”
I nodded. Fear and excitement swirled through me, and as kissed my palm again, I felt a hard contraction deep between my legs.
I had no idea what Mac had in store, but couldn’t wait to find out.
One of the women knocked on the door and opened it after Mac responded.
“Ready when you are,” she said.
Mac held out his hand to help me rise from the chair. “You go in first,” he said. “Let the ladies take care of you, and I’ll see you in a bit.”
