Page 35 of Christmas at Black Cherry Retreat
‘What do you think?’ Fee was probably used to men who communicated for a living but Tom hoped his straightforward desire for her would be enough. ‘Shall we go inside?’
Without any hesitation she nodded and Tom swept her into his arms and carriedher into his cabin hoping against hope neither of them would regret this in the morning.
Later he’d go over this in his head minute by minute but right now Tom refused to think too much. Instead he fixed his gaze on Fee’s beguiling smile.
‘It’s been a long time for me,’ he explained. ‘A very long time.’
‘I can’t say the same. Does it matter?’
He shook his head andcupped her face in his large hands so he could kiss her properly. Taking his time, Tom was hyper-aware of everything from Fee’s short, rapid breaths to the soft scent rising from her warm body and his own pounding heartbeat. He slipped his right hand down to the hem of her sweater and teased his fingers underneath, making her gasp as he stroked her bare, smooth skin.
Tom made himself askher again before he went any further. He focused on her sparkling blue eyes, flared wide with desire for him and prayed she wouldn’t change her mind. ‘Are you still sure?’
A smile tugged at her wide mouth. ‘Yes, Tom. I’m absolutely sure. I could send you a written invitation if you prefer?’
‘Send it Next Minute Delivery, or it’ll be way too late,’ he joked.
Fee rubbed herfingers over the end-of-day stubble roughening his face and shivers of pleasure raced through him.
Without another word he began to undress her and made short work of getting rid of her shoes, jeans and sweater. Tom stopped for a moment and feasted his eyes on her simple nude coloured bra and panties before removing them too, pushing her hands away when she attempted to cover herself.‘You’re beautiful.’
‘I wish I had more curves. I know men like…’
‘Don’t assume. We all have our preferences the same as you do.’ Tom trailed his hands in a lingering sweep down over her lean, strong body until she shuddered. ‘And right now my preference is for you.’ He let go of her and stripped off, tossing his clothes to the floor.
Fee pressed her hand over his racingheart and a wicked smile crept over her face. ‘That’s perfect because mine is very definitely for you.’
He walked over to the bed and pulled back the covers. Tom tossed her a challenging grin, patting the clean white sheets. ‘Are you coming to join me?’
‘Oh, yes.’
Tom grabbed her hands and pulled her down on top of him. ‘Right answer, sweetheart.’
They laughed togetherand the touch of fun did the trick, freeing him to go ahead and love her exactly as she’d asked him to.
