after the holidays. Hopefully by then, I could trust her completely. Between what the psychic had said, and Stockholm Syndrome, which I’d been reading quite a bit about, I knew the odds were definitely in my favor. Plus, we’d been getting along so nicely.
“I should be home by five. I’m getting off early.”
She yawned again. “Good.”
I sat down on the bed next to her and slipped my hand through hers. “So, do I get my surprise now or later?”
“Later, silly.” She patted my hand and then stood up. “I’m so hungry, I honestly think I could eat a horse. Thank you for breakfast, by the way. It looks delicious as always.”
“You’re welcome. Wait until you see what we’re having for dinner. You’re going to love it.” I was picking up lobster and steak from a nearby restaurant. She’d mentioned loving seafood and I knew this would be a great surprise. We weren’t just celebrating my birthday, but a new chapter in both of our lives.
She crunched on some bacon and replied, “Wait until you see what’s for dessert. You’re going to love it.”
“Are we talking food or something else?” Considering I only allowed her to go upstairs when I was home, and hadn’t seen her cook anything, I was very curious.
She gave me an impish smile. “Oh, there definitely might be some tasting involved.”
I felt myself getting hard. She’d allowed me to kiss her yesterday and I’d felt like I’d died and gone to heaven. There had even been some tongue action. At least for a couple of seconds. “Is that right?”
She stepped next to me and trailed her finger over my shoulder seductively. “I mean, it is your birthday and we both have needs.” Her eyes held mine. “I think it’s time we explored some of them.”
I adjusted myself and stood up. A lesser man would go crazy at that point. Throw her down and have his way with such a lovely creature. But, I was determined to make our first time together romantic and completely consensual. Admittedly, there’d been times I’d thought about bribing her to have sex with me. Fortunately, it looked like she was finally coming around. “I would love that. I can make you feel real good, Sophia. Better than anyone else could. But, don’t worry, I won’t force you to do anything you don’t want to.”
I noticed her eyes darken for just a second.
Was she having second thoughts?
Sophia smiled brightly again. “I wouldn’t offer dessert if I didn’t want to serve it up.”
I moved my hand to her leg and saw her break out in goosebumps.
She must be as turned on as me.
“You know, I don’t have to go to work. We could spend the entire day together.” I trembled with desire as my mind raced with sinful, wicked thoughts. I wanted to tear her clothes off right then and there. Run my hands over her curves. Touch her most intimate spots and make her beg for more. I knew that Sophia would keep me satisfied, too. Like no other. I might not even have to choke her.
Like Leah…
“All good things come to those who wait. Don’t worry though. I’ll make sure yours is well worth it,” Sophia flirted.
“I bet you will.” I stood up, my excitement almost beyond containment, especially after recalling Leah’s last breath.
I knew I had a problem. A kink that sometimes took control and made me do very bad things. This time it would be different, though. Sophia’s beauty would be enough to carry me over the edge. We would both share in the ecstasy.
Nobody had to die…
“How about a little sample before I leave?” I asked huskily, trying not to imagine my hands around her neck. Squeezing and choking...
She wagged her finger at me. “Now, now…”
I let out a ragged breath and smiled. “Okay, how about just a quick birthday kiss to start my day off right?”
She stared at me for a second and then nodded. “Okay.”
I pulled her into my arms and began kissing her. I could taste the bacon on her lips and feel her soft curves pressed against mine. My kisses turned deeper and that was when she pushed me away.
“Hold on, that was more than a sample,” she said, her face flushed.
I smiled sheepishly. “Sorry. You bring the animal out in me.”
“Well, he needs to be re-caged until tonight. Then you can let him go wild.”
My smile deepened. “You’re going to make my day at work challenging with a stiffy.”