a moan burst forth as my orgasm bulldozed through my body. Pushing my pussy into his face, I grasped the gondola in a death grip. My body felt light, as if I might lose consciousness at any moment.
His thumb and tongue slowed and eventually stopped.
“You’re dripping like a juicy peach.”
“My dress,” I whispered, more out of habit than because I cared.
“Hmm,” Dark rasped, and then his tongue dove into my slit again, lapping at me like a man dying of thirst.
I stared up at the night sky, letting him have his way and bathing in the blissful afterglow of my orgasm. Then his mouth was gone, and my skirt rustled. His masked face appeared over my head, his square jaw and smirking lips shiny with my juices.
He kissed me, his tongue claiming my mouth. My musky taste bloomed on my tongue, strangely erotic. He pulled back and wiped his mouth, the smirk becoming more prominent.
“We should return to the party for an obligatory dance before we take our leave again so you can give me your other firsts,” he rasped. I shivered at the demanding sound of his voice, my core already tightening again.
He rowed us back to the jetty as I tried to straighten my hairdo and clothes. Once we arrived there, he stood and helped me out of the gondola like a true gentleman when his bed manners were anything but.
“My panties,” I said, searching the gondola for the missing piece of clothing.
He chuckled, a dark rumble vibrating from deep in his chest, and leaned in to kiss my ear. “In my pocket. I’ll return them to you when I’m done with you, Gigi.”
I swallowed as he led me back into the dinner hall and onto the dance floor. I felt on the spot, as if everyone would know about my missing panties by looking at my face.
Dark’s demeanor returned to the formal politeness of the other men around us as he led me along to the music with the appropriate distance.
But his eyes held the knowledge of what had happened and the promise of what lay ahead.
“Your taste lingers on my lips,” he murmured.
I didn’t say anything, concerned with my level of arousal and the missing barrier between my pussy and the air. From across the room, Mom and Dad watched me with approval. Maybe they hoped my dance partner had at least enough funds to prevent the worst.
If only they knew what I was doing with this stranger…
Tonight, was about me, about a taste of freedom before I’d have to settle for an old, fat suitor with money, or worse and more likely for a lifetime with Mr. Chanler’s arrogant smirk.
The song ended. Dark’s hand around mine tightened and he led me away from the dance floor and toward the bar. “Meet me at the maze in five minutes, Gigi.”
He strode away. I waited a couple of minutes before I headed outside as well, my heart pounding in my chest as I thought of what would happen next. I’d entertained abstract fantasies of how I’d lose my virginity. I’d never imagined it would happen outside, in the dark, on a dirty lawn, but I was at the point of no return. I wanted Dark, and if I didn’t want to ruin the name Whitney once and for all, I’d have to settle for only a night of pleasure.
Dark almost blended into the shadows of the high hedge. He grabbed my hand and led me deeper into the maze, turning corner after corner until we arrived at a dead end with a dimly lit fountain and a small stone bench beside it.
“Lost your way?” I teased.
He pulled me against his strong body and kissed me roughly before growling, “I have you exactly where I want you.” He paused, sucking on my lip.
“Is that so?” I asked in a low voice.
“Oh yes,” he murmured, leading me backwards toward the fountain until my calves hit the bench and I sank down. “I didn’t want you to ruin your dress by kneeling.”
My eyes widened, realizing what he meant. He opened his pants and an impressive erection bounced out at eye level. “Don’t look so scared, my dear,” he said with a mocking chuckle.
I narrowed my eyes, heat rising into my cheeks. Thanks to the low fountain lights he could see my face, but I couldn’t see his. All of his upper body was shrouded in darkness.
“Are you going to suck my cock, Gigi? I have been leaking since I ate