The Platinum Collection: A Diamond Deal. Susan Stephens

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      He was testing her. But she could do this. She certainly wanted it enough. Finding his hand, she guided him, only to be rewarded by the most fleeting and frustrating brush of his fingertips.

      ‘That isn’t fair.’

      ‘Who says so?’ Leaning back, he stared down at her, his voice husky and amused.

      ‘Then I’ll take you on a journey.’

      ‘Please.’ His stare was dark and not a bit concerned.

      She gasped noisily when he cupped her.

      ‘Dio, Eva. Do you know how hot you are, how ready, how responsive? Let me pleasure you—’

      ‘Standing up?’

      ‘Why not?’

      It seemed so wicked, that was why not. And would her legs even hold her?

      ‘Make it easy for me, Eva...’

      Roman’s urgent whisper told her what to do. She put her feet wider, easing her legs apart. She felt shy suddenly. Eva Skavanga, shy. In the short time she’d been on Roman’s island, he had reduced her to a trembling body of need with only one thought in mind, which was relief from the frustration he had provoked.

      This was incredible. Resting her head against the firm wall of his chest, she parted her lips to drag in air. And still he was stroking her everywhere except that one place she needed him. ‘You will kill me—’

      ‘I very much doubt that, Eva.’

      A shuddering breath gushed noisily out of her as Roman explored her sensitive flesh with his long, lean fingers, always denying her that final contact she so desperately craved.

      ‘You’re too eager, Eva. You’re in too much of a hurry to reach the end.’ Dipping his head, Roman stared into her eyes. ‘And I’m going to teach you the benefit of restraint.’

      ‘I don’t want to—’

      His laugh cut her off. ‘Do you have any idea of how ready you are? How hot? How moist? How swollen? But if you want anything more from me, you’ll have to tell me exactly what that is.’

      ‘Everything...I want it all.’

      ‘Specifics?’ he pressed, showing her no mercy.

      Her answer was to shift position in the hope that Roman might not move his hand and she could trick him into touching her.

      He laughed softly. ‘Naughty.’ He had easily anticipated what she was going to do. ‘My rules, Eva.’

      ‘So touch me again,’ she insisted, turning from penitent and accepting into the old Eva.

      Angling his chin, Roman murmured, ‘What a relief.’

      ‘What do you mean?’

      ‘I mean, rumours that the firebrand Eva Skavanga has vanished have proved to be wildly exaggerated.’

      ‘You’re glad to say?’ she queried wryly.

      ‘I’m very happy to say,’ Roman confirmed.

      ‘Then get on with it.’

      Breath shot out of her as he touched her. The ache was unsustainable. It was beating in her head, behind her eyes and in her ears, drowning out her heartbeat. It was drowning out everything. But this still wasn’t enough—

      ‘Touch me, Roman. You know what I need. Don’t torture me any longer.’

      He laughed soft and deep as he stared down at her. ‘You know I love nothing more than to see you burning up with lust.’

      ‘I’ll burn if you do as I ask. I’ll go out like a damp squib if you don’t. You started this and now you must finish it.’

      ‘Finish you, don’t you mean?’ His firm lips curved in the dark, taunting smile that could always send shock waves of lust racing through her.

      ‘Lie on the bed Eva.’

      Her throat closed. Her heart stopped. She was clumsy with desire. Roman had to steady her and help her onto the bed.

      ‘Don’t stop this time,’ she warned on a shaking breath.

      ‘I’ll do everything I can to help you, Eva.’

      ‘Like an interesting project?’

      ‘Like a woman I want to please—the only woman I want to please. Like a woman I want to see come apart with pleasure in my arms.’

      ‘So you enjoy administering and observing pleasure?’ she said, making herself comfortable on the bank of cushions.

      ‘I’m going to enjoy administering and observing your pleasure.’

      How far had she come? How far had Roman brought her? This was deliciously bad, very bad indeed, but she wanted him to watch.

      Grabbing the sheet with her inside it, Roman tightened it around her and brought her against his chest. His kiss was hard and urgent. His intention was all too clear. Cupping the back of her head, imprisoning her in a way that made her warm all over, he caressed her cheek with his other hand and stared deep into her eyes as he predicted with amusement, ‘It’s going to be a long night, Eva.’

      It could never be long enough for her. But could she please him without going the whole way? Could she soothe her own frustration? Time was running out. Roman eased onto the bed beside her. She had to decide now, either to speak or to remain silent. She chose silence. Every part of her might be tingling with fear, but her excitement overrode that, and all it took to forget her fear was the thought of what he might do next.

      ‘Come to me, Eva.’

      Roman’s gaze was steady and commanding. She reached for him and he drew her into his arms. He made her feel so safe. This felt so right. And perhaps because Roman was so relaxed and unhurried, she was able to relax too. He stroked and kissed her anxieties away and she was more than ready when he moved down the bed. First he suckled her nipples, one and then the other, until she was panting with excitement and pleasure, and when his hand slipped between her thighs while he was still doing this she wondered if it was possible to pass out with pleasure.

      ‘Do you want something more, Eva?’

      ‘You know I do.’

      ‘Then you must tell me what it is you want.’

      But that seemed so bad. ‘No...’ Her voice was shaking with frustration.

      ‘Yes.’ Roman’s voice was pitiless.

      ‘How can I tell you when I don’t know?’

      ‘I’ll never hurt you. Take it from there, Eva.’

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