Temptation (The Hunted, #1)(34)

"That must make grading other student's speeches quite difficult."

Professor Hunter laughed. "It does."

His words should have comforted me, but all I seemed to be able to focus on was when he had said "when we're together." I was reminded of the woman from his office. I wasn't necessarily the only person he was dating. If we even were dating.

Professor Hunter reached in his pocket, pulled out a penny, and slid it across the table. "A penny for your thoughts?"

I smiled up at him. This was why we were here. To talk about what we wanted. "The last guy that I dated didn't believe in labels. So really, I'm just wondering, where it is that we are? I mean, I'm not trying to pressure you. It's only because I'm curious. I just want to know where you stand on things."

Professor Hunter started laughing. He was laughing at me. I could feel my face turning scarlet.

"Where I stand on things? Penny, I don't relish the idea of sharing you, if that is what you're referring to."

"I don't relish the idea of sharing you, either, Professor Hunter."

The expression on his face grew serious. "What do you mean?" he asked slowly.

"I know that you have a girlfriend. That woman from your office. You were going on a date. It was obvious."

He sighed and smiled at me. Did he look relieved?

"That wasn't a date," he said.

"No?"

"We had a work function that we were both attending. I am not interested in Professor Keen. I am only interested in you. But since you've brought it up, if I were dating Professor Keen, you'd prefer that I'd stop, yes?"

"Yes," I replied instantly.

"Then you won't mind me asking you to stop dating Tyler Stevens." He raised his left eyebrow as he looked at me.

"Tyler and I are just friends."

He sat back in his chair. "Then I guess neither of us have anything to worry about."





Chapter 27


Saturday

"There is one more thing, Professor Hunter."

Jerrod opened the door and brought in our entrees. I took a bite before he had even left the room.

"This is amazing." I had completely forgotten that I had asked Professor Hunter a question. I took another bite of the crab cake.

"What is it that you wanted to ask me?" Professor Hunter asked.

I finished chewing. "My roommate, Melissa. She can be rather, well, persistent. She always wants me to go out on the weekends and tries to get me to go on double dates and stuff."

"And?"

"And what am I supposed to tell her?"

"That you're dating someone."

"But she'll want to know who it is."

"So tell her about me. Maybe leave off the professor part though." He smiled at me. He had no idea how hard this was going to be for me to do.

"You want me to tell her I'm dating an older, wealthy, unbelievably handsome gentleman who is way out of my league?"

"And you'll want to say my name is James, not Professor Hunter. Which you should probably start doing in public as well."

I was wondering when he'd ask me to call him by his first name. "She won't believe a word of it."

"Hmmm. You'll have to mention that it's the best sex of your life as well. Maybe you can distract her with those details."

I felt my face begin to flush. I hoped he thought it was because of the fire. I had been wondering if sex was on his mind. I still barely knew him, but I knew I wanted him again. He was right, it was the best sex of my life. It wasn't even comparable to anything I had with Austin. Austin was like a jackrabbit. He always finished in just a few minutes. I didn't even know what an orgasm felt like until I met Professor Hunter.

And I think I knew how to get what I wanted. "Thank you for dinner. That was one of the most amazing things I've ever put in my mouth."

His Adam's apple rose and then fell. "Certainly not the best, though. Do you need to be reminded?"

He was making me wet with just his words. I remembered him ramming his huge cock in and out of my mouth. I gulped. "I may need a refresher."

Jerrod walked in holding two dessert menus. "Are either of you interested in dessert this evening?" He placed the menus down in front of us.

"I'd absolutely love some dessert," I said, looking at Professor Hunter.

"Could you give us a while to discuss our options?" He smiled politely at Jerrod. As soon as Jerrod closed the door Professor Hunter was on his feet. He pulled out my chair for me. I was about to stand up.

"Sit back down," he growled.

I quickly obeyed. There was hunger in his eyes. It was the same intensity he had back in his office.

"I already know what I want for dessert," he said and dropped to his knees. He removed my panties and spread my thighs with his strong hands.

"But Jerrod will be back in just..."

His tongue found my clit and my words quickly turned into a moan. He sucked on it hard and then let his tongue enter my wetness.

My hips rose slightly, wanting him deeper inside of me. He moved his mouth back to my clit and let his fingers fill me. I gasped at the sudden pressure.

"What were you saying, Penny? That you want me to stop?" He pulsed his fingers faster.