âIâll be right back.â
Nigel eased off the bed, leaving her to watch as he crossed the room. The brightness from the daylight filtered in through the glass doors, casting a glorious glow on his magnificent form.
She didnât even try to turn away or hide the fact she was blatantly staring.
Nigel rummaged around through his luggage until he pulled out a box of condoms. Sophie laughed.
âWow. Feeling optimistic, arenât we?â
He shrugged. âHopeful. Besides, weâre here for five days.â
âAre you planning on us leaving this room?â she asked as he stalked back toward her. âYou do have a wedding to be in.â
âOh, I wouldnât miss my sisterâs wedding.â He sat the box on the side table and climbed back on the bed. âI also wouldnât miss the chance to explore this body again. I donât think I appreciated it enough on the plane.â
âOh, Iâd say you appreciated me more than enough,â she laughed. âMaybe itâs my turn.â
With a bold confidence sheâd never felt before, Sophie came up to her knees and pressed her hands on his bare chest. She shoved him back onto the bed and straddled his lap.
âI think youâve had enough control for once.â
Leaning back against the headboard, Nigel placed his hands behind his head and smiled. âIâm not about to argue with a beautiful woman.â
She had no idea what she was doing. She only knew she wanted total power over him for this moment, so she let her desires guide her.
Sophie reached across to the nightstand and grabbed a condom. There was no hiding her shaking hands as she tore open the wrapper and carefully covered him.
He never took his eyes off her.
That intense stare added to her nerves...and her arousal. This man could be so potent without saying a word or even reaching for her. The way he looked at her, like she was the most important thing in his life, was so foreign to her. She could tell he was falling for her, even if he hadnât said so or maybe he didnât even realize it himself.
But she couldnât, wouldnât, dwell on emotions right now. Nigel had awakened something inside her and she wanted to spend their time together not worrying about the issues back home. For the duration of her stay here, she would play the dutiful girlfriend and sultry lover.
Those would be the easiest lies sheâd ever told.
Bracing her hands on his chest, Sophie joined their bodies. The moment they connected, she let out a sharp cry. This was so much different than what sheâd experienced earlier. She didnât know if it came from the dominance on her part or the position, but Sophie closed her eyes as sensation after glorious sensation rolled through her.
Nigelâs hands gripped her hips and she lifted her eyes to focus on him. Yeah, there was that look, the one she could identifyâsomething stronger than lust...something she feared would get them both hurt.
Ignoring the impending broken heart, Sophie placed her hands on either side of his head and leaned down. Her hair curtained them both as she slid her mouth over his. She wanted everything he had to offer and more. She wanted to consume him, to join with him in every way. The ache in her body grew as her hips pumped against his. The spiral of euphoria slithered through her as she tore her lips away and cried out.
Nigel gripped her backside as his own body jerked and trembled. Sophie watched as the pleasure overcame him, and she wondered if anything could ever compare to this moment.
She didnât believe so. All she could do was enjoy these next few days, because when they got back to New York, she was going to have to finish her plan and head home as soon as possible. The longer she spent with Nigel, the more she worried he might just be the one she hadnât known she was looking for.
Thirteen Nigel didnât know why he was so damn nervous, but he stood outside of his suite door and adjusted his bowtie. He hated these bloody things, but since he had to stand up with the groom, he had to wear one.
Heâd left Roslyn to get ready on her own while heâd gone to see if anyone needed help with setting things up for the ceremony. Ellen had decided to get married in the grand ballroom of the estate and there were bustles of wedding planners, florists, caterers, and who knows who else all around the east wing on the main level.
Nigel had ended up in the study, reading texts from Seraphina telling him she was so sorry, but she and Clint had made the decision not to film a spin-off. She went on and on about how she knew this would not be what Nigel wantedâassuring him that sheâd had a lengthy conversation with Lulu about the prospect of a new showâbut Fee wanted to let him know that she was certain it wasnât for her. She would be happy to talk contract removal once he returned home.
Nigel cocked his head from side to side, trying to alleviate some of the pressure of this bloody buttoned-up shirt and tie. He had no clue what to do about Feeâs contract right now, and that was something heâd have to put on the back burnerâat least for today.
His sister was getting married and Roslyn was no doubt going to looking breathtaking. Heâd had five gowns for her to choose from that his personal stylist had assured him any woman would love.