Unravel Me. Lynn Montagano
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Название: Unravel Me
Автор: Lynn Montagano
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Эротика, Секс
isbn: 9780007558438
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“Yes.” He nipped at my earlobe. “Especially if I have anything to say about it.”
“All bark and no bite, Holden.”
He had my arms pinned behind my back so quickly there was barely a ripple in the water. “Is that a challenge?”
“Only if you’re up for it.”
The look of surprise that crossed his face amused me. I wondered how many of his ex-lovers acted this way around him or if they just gave him what he wanted, no questions asked.
“Feisty.”
“I try,” I said, grinning facetiously.
“I like it.”
“I like you.”
The unguarded smile that blossomed on his lips was so beautiful it warmed my soul.
“I like you, too,” he said, releasing my arms.
“You’d better, otherwise I’m sitting naked in a bathtub with the wrong guy.”
He squeezed my waist so hard I yelped.
“I told you that smart mouth would get you in trouble,” he smirked.
“Be gentle when you tickle me. I’m delicate.” I could barely the get the words out and not laugh.
“You are delicate. And you’re mine. No naked anything with other men.”
“I wouldn’t dream of it,” I whispered, kissing him hard and wrapping my arms around his neck.
“Alright then. I’m hungry, so you must be famished.” Carefully lifting me off him, he stood and climbed out of the tub. I pouted.
“None of that.” He leaned over and kissed my nose. “Finish up in here. I’ll have breakfast waiting for you.”
I stared at his naked backside as he walked out. Grinning, I slid under the water. Love, lust and infatuation. Girl, you’ve got it bad for him.
The lush Scottish countryside flew by in a green blur. I hung my arm out the car window, skimming my hand along the warm breeze. The sun shone bright in the sky, fending off the wisps of clouds that tried to spoil its celestial show. For me, this sky was far more beautiful than any sunny day in Orlando.
“Now are you going to tell me what we’re doing?”
“Nope.”
I looked over at Alastair. He flashed a brilliant smile and gave the car a little more gas. The Mercedes’ engine growled, kicking into higher gear. I did enjoy watching him drive. Especially out here in the middle of nowhere. His fluid control and relaxed stance behind the wheel added another layer of hotness to his already scorching exterior.
The car rolled to a stop on a dusty patch at the side of the road. A large meadow spread out to our left. Aside from various clusters of trees, there was nothing to see for miles.
“We’ve arrived.”
Leaving the engine idling, Alastair got out of the car. I followed him, spurred on by a healthy dose of curiosity.
“Where are we?”
“Carbeth.”
“And what’s so special about this place?”
He turned, a goofy grin plastered on his face. “Nothing. It’s a bit out of the way and I thought it would be a good place for your lesson.”
Now I was completely confused. Alastair kept that ridiculous smile aimed in my direction.
“You’re going to learn how to drive my sexy little car.”
“What?”
A loud laugh echoed through the breeze. “Don’t look so excited. It’s really simple.”
I folded my arms. “Why do you want me to drive your car?”
“No reason. Just curious to see you behind the wheel.”
“I told you I can’t drive a stick.”
“Yes, I know. Hence the lesson. Get in.”
“So bossy.”
I settled in behind the wheel and adjusted the seat so I could reach the pedals. Alastair folded his lean frame onto the passenger seat and grinned.
“Looking good, doll face.”
“Oh my God. What did I say about faking the American accent?”
He chuckled. “Are you ready to learn?”
“I suppose.”
“Alright. Press down on the brake and clutch. Put the gear in first and release the emergency brake.”
“You might want to buckle up,” I muttered, doing as he instructed.
“Now, gently give it some gas and lift your foot off the clutch slowly.”
The car rumbled beneath me as I pressed on the accelerator. Tightening my grip on the steering wheel, I carefully lifted my foot off the clutch. The car stuttered a bit before rolling forward.
“That’s it. Give it a little more.”
Taking a quick glance to my right, I eased the car onto the road. Stay on the left, stay on the left. Driving on the wrong side of the road while sitting in the wrong side of the car was a tad disorienting. I kept repeating my little mantra as I accelerated, shifting into second. I’d only driven a stick shift a few times. My dad tried to teach me when I was sixteen. He thought it would be beneficial to know ‘just in case.’
Okay, this might be easier than I thought. The road didn’t have any major curves as far as I could see. I eased the car into third, feeling more confident I wouldn’t end up upside down in a ditch. Adrenaline gave me an added boost of courage.
“Ready, Holden?”
I gunned it, charged by the power raging in the SLK55’s engine. I heard a thump and looked to my left. Alastair clasped the door handle.
“Too fast?”
“No, love,” he answered in a low, gravelly tone.
By the time I hit sixth gear I really had a feel for it. The car purred and hugged the road at my command. Alastair remained suspiciously quiet, observing every move I made. I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face if I tried. This was almost as liberating as jogging along the coastline.
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