The Criminal's Captive (Unpunished Book 1)(14)

Her cheeks turned pinker as she nervously bit her bottom lip. Levi held in his laugh.

"Yes, love."

She looked down at his chest before returning eye contact. "So, I'm just here so you can protect me?"

Levi's lips lifted into a crooked smirk. "Why? What else would you be here for?"

Tessa stepped back from him, twisting her hips in a flirtatious way. His cock hardened in his pants as he watched her eyes brighten. Be careful, love.

His smirk grew as he stepped to her. Levi swiftly grabbed her wrist and pulled her to his chest. Her eyes widened as she inhaled sharply.

"Levi?" Her voice was a whisper.

"Yes, love?"

Levi watched her lips quiver and leaned in to kiss her, reaching a hand up to grip the back of her neck. Tessa moaned sweetly before he pulled back.

"Maybe I can think of one thing I'd like to do with you."

Tessa ran her hands up his inked arms. "Show me." Her eyes immediately darted around his face.

Trying not to sound nervous, little one? I'd be happy to show you.

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"Maybe I should give you the tour." Levi cocked his head to the side before taking her hand.

He pulled her along after himself, and she expected him to stop when they reached a large room off to their right. He didn't. Levi's feet didn't slow as they passed the kitchen. Anxiety flared in her gut when she realized what he was doing.

Levi headed up a large, beautiful staircase, still holding her hand tightly. After a few more seconds, he was pulling her into a room. He slowed, and she took a few seconds to look around. The bedroom was simple but gorgeous. The dark wood furniture all matched, and the bed was covered in plush cream blankets and pillows. She smiled inwardly at how neatly the bed was made. Maybe he has a maid.

Tessa let go of his hand and turned to gaze into his bright green eyes. Levi looked calmer than she had ever seen him, even in those stolen minutes in the hotel bathroom. She sighed, telling herself to just go for it. She knew what she wanted, so why deny it now?

"Levi?"

"Tessa?" His handsome face lifted into a smile.

The words came out of her without her full permission. "I didn't mind you tying me up." Tessa bit her bottom lip, fearing his reaction.

Levi didn't react for several seconds, and anxiety filled her. Finally, he cocked his head to the side, and a crooked smile lifted his lips.

"You like being my captive?" He playfully raised an eyebrow.

Tessa simply nodded, more nervousness filling her. Levi stepped back from her and studied her. She shifted her weight from leg to leg. Her skin began to heat, and she was starting to feel like an idiot.

"Levi, sorry. I just—"

He stepped to her and immediately wrapped his arm around her, taking a handful of her hair with his other hand. Tessa inhaled sharply, staring up at him. Levi's eyes were wild, but the playful smirk was still playing on his lips. He slowly pulled on her hair, tilting her head back. Tessa whimpered as he pulled a bit harder.

"You want me to take it." His eyes flashed.

"Yes." Tessa moaned. She couldn't stop that answer if she wanted to.

"You want me to be a bad guy."

She whimpered, staring into his eyes. Her clit started to tingle, and she slowly rubbed her thighs together.

She whispered, "Yes."

"I can do that, love." Levi's smirk fell off as he pulled her hair a little more, slowly tilting her head farther.

Tessa whimpered again just before Levi leaned in and took her lips with his. The kiss started out slow but soon became more untamed. He moved his lips over hers harshly, and she had trouble breathing. Finally, he pulled back from her, but Tessa had little time to get herself together.

Levi released her hair, staring down on her with lustful eyes. He paused just a moment before running his hand down her side, causing her to shiver.

"Well, this has to go."

Levi moved his hand to the small zipper on the side of her dress. He unzipped it with more sin in his expression. He then placed both hands on her shoulders, and her eyes took in his muscled, inked arms.

Tessa took a shaky breath and looked back into his eyes as he unhurriedly slid the straps down her arms. He kept constant eye contact, and her dress soon pooled at her feet.

He stepped back from her, removing his shirt, and it was her turn to stare. His abs were just as tight as they had looked in his t-shirt. The ink on his skin made him look even more menacing and gorgeous.

Tessa began to nervously play with her fingers as she watched Levi undo his belt. She took a shaky breath as he opened the fly. Before she could do much more, he stepped to her, grabbing the back of her neck.

She whimpered as he pulled her into another kiss. This kiss was slower but not gentle. He held her neck tightly as his other hand moved up to her bra. Levi massaged her breast through the thin fabric before reaching around, undoing the clasp.

Her bra slowly slid down her arms. Tessa let it fall to the floor before reaching up to grip his biceps. Levi squeezed her breast again while slowing the kiss. She moaned against his lips before he pulled back.

She searched his eyes. He looked beyond gorgeous. How did I get here? She was suddenly glad that this whole ordeal had happened. She was more than happy she'd met Levi.

He tilted his head to the side before letting go of her neck. He took a step back, looking more commanding now.