Fire In His Eyes (Secrets & Seduction #1)(8)

Next, I want to my lingerie drawer. Here I was able to choose more quickly as I had a large selection. I loved the feel of pretty things under my clothes, as it gave me a feeling of confidence knowing what I wore underneath was not quite so conservative. I put on a black lacy bra and matching panties. I knew they looked good against my olive skin tone and turned in the mirror to see how they would appear from all angles. Not very innocent looking. Perfect!

Now to attack that dress again. I threw on a t-shirt and went out into my back screened lanai where I kept a portable sewing machine on a small table. I laid the dress on it, quickly cut six inches from the bottom, folded it up an inch and set a new bobbin in the sewing machine with blue thread that matched the dress. Within ten minutes, I finished the job with a nice hem and a little back slit to make it moveable. Thank-you mom, for making Ana and I learn how to sew. Why we ever thought it was a pointless skill when we were younger, I’ll never know.

I made my way back to my room, donned the dress, and liked what I saw. The navy material had an elasticity that hugged my body. It fit like a glove. It had a shimmer that made it dressy with just a hint of sex appeal. The dress now reached me just above mid-thigh. It was perfect. I was five foot eight, and had great legs. I had always thought my legs were my absolute best feature. I was a runner too, and had great definition in them especially my calves. When it came to shoes, I picked out a pair of dressy black sandals with only a two inch heel. I had noticed that Victor was only a few inches taller than I was, and I had three inch heels on the night before, so two would do for tonight. I knew guys liked the height advantage as well.

Back in the bathroom, I applied a bit of make-up--the usual black mascara, a bronze eye shadow with some shimmer, and a rose gloss to my lips. On my way to my bedroom I glanced into the living room and realized it was just a few minutes to eight. Victor would be here soon. I was excited and nervous at the same time. So, I quickly put in some sapphire studs for a bit of sparkle, but no necklace. Soon, I kept thinking as I finished with the earrings. Just the thought of him made me simmer with heat and anticipation. I put my shoes on leaning against my bed, spritzed a bit of perfume into the air and walked through it, and went back into the living room. I took my ID, some money, my credit card, and keys and transferred them into a small black clutch. That is when I saw lights in the driveway. My heart beat faster and lurched into my throat. He was already getting out of his car as I walked to the front door. I had it open before he could even knock.

“You look fantastic, Monica. Sophisticated, yet sexy as hell. What a combination!” And just like that, without hesitation Victor grabbed me around the waist and pulled me to him, holding my body against his. His eyes possessed me, and I was mesmerized by them as his head dipped and he began to kiss me. My eyes closed involuntarily, as his tongue teased my lips seeking permission to enter. This man knew how to kiss. He tasted good, minty and something spicy, too. His hands were in my hair, holding me in place. One hand began to drop down my back, as it made its way slowly to my rear and began to caress and squeeze me. “Firm ass, nice. I can tell you run. So do I.” His words were spoken between passionate kisses that trailed down from my lips to my chin then neck and collarbone and then back up again. He gave each and every one of those parts some sensual attention. I was breathless and had never felt this desired before. He knew seduction intimately. I could do nothing but hang on, moan my pleasure, and well just hang on. He held me with one hand in my hair, and the other cupping my rear and pressing me into his erection. Through the soft material of my dress and his black dress slacks, I felt every inch of him, every inch sending waves of pleasure through me. His kisses began to slow, he dipped back to my neck inhaling my scent, and I could hear him softly breathing as he tried to gain control of himself. He was just as affected by this passion between us as I. It made me smile inwardly, and I was glad he seemed just as affected by me as I was by him.

“Dinner first, Mi Cara. I’ll taste the rest of you later,” he promised in my ear, and gently bit my lobe just below the sapphires I had put in my ears earlier. He pushed me back slightly to gaze into my eyes. “You smell great, by the way. You – are – irresistible,” He punctuated each word as I watched the fire in his eyes blaze. I could lose myself in those eyes. He then turned me around and gently cupped my behind and pulled me into him so that I could feel his arousal against my ass. “Real nice ass,” he whispered.

I fumbled for my keys as he distracted me senseless with his hands on my rib cage just below my breasts. My heart still hammered inside my chest and I wondered if he could feel it. I don’t know how I did it, but I managed to close and lock the front door. His hands lightly brushed the sides of my breasts causing my breath to hitch, and then they were back down on my ribs and hips. He gently held me at the waist, turned me around again and gave me a soft kiss on the lips. It was tender, yet still full of restrained desire. Pulling back and breaking the kiss, still with one hand possessively around my waist, he steered me towards the passenger side of his black Lexus. It wasn’t a new car, but it was in good condition. He held open the door for me and helped me get seated before he smoothly closed the door and proceeded to come around to his side of the car. I watched him walk. He was graceful, but fast, and moved like a panther stalking his prey. While crossing in front of his car, his eyes were locked on to mine never breaking contact. He slid into his seat, and started the engine. Everything this man said and did turned me on like nothing had ever done before. He exuded sex in every look, every touch. What was I getting myself into, I wondered. Was I ready for this? My mind had so many questions, but I was going to listen to my body tonight.