Mine at Last (16 page)

Another customer asked the owner a question. Dominik stayed with the coins and talked with the owner again and Shauna went back to the books. She continued picking up books and flipping pages. One book she found very interesting. She read more and decided to purchase it.

Dominik was standing outside, waiting.

“Hi,” he said. “Looks like you found something interesting.”

She looked down at the small bag he carried. “You, too. So, what did you get?”

“I’ll show you later. You were right,” he said, holding his palm up, “rain.” She looked up as she stepped outside. She heard thunder in the distance. Her eyes widened. “We’re close to the car. I’ll go get it and come back to you.”

“No, we can go together. I’ll be fine.”

“Okay. Come on, we’ll be there in a few minutes.”

Just as the car was in sight, the clouds burst and rain fell fast and steady. They ran the rest of the way. Dominik opened her car door and she quickly slipped in. He looked at her cautiously. “Are you okay?”

She swallowed hard and nodded. “Yeah, I’m fine. I’m wet, again. It seems like every time I’m around you, I get wet.”

He turned, smiling at her, shaking his head. “Woman, do you have any idea what you just said to me?”

“Just drive the car, man,” she said, smiling at him, too.

“I’ll have you back at the hotel in a few minutes.” He started the engine and turned on the windshield wipers.

“Actually,” she said, reaching over and placing her hand on his just as he shifted the gear into Reverse, “I’d like to go to your place, if that’s okay. I don’t feel like being alone right now.”

“That’s more than okay.” They drove to his home in silence, except for the constant patter of rain on the hood. As soon as he parked the car, he looked over at her. “I don’t have an umbrella in this car. Here, you can put my jacket over your head.”

She scoffed. “What do you think I am, a wimp?”

“All right, you ready to get wet again?”

She nodded and smiled as she removed her heels. “I’m more than ready. Let’s do it.” She got out, closed the car door, squealed and then ran. “Come on, slowpoke,” she hollered over her shoulder.

Dominik laughed and followed. They got to the front door at almost the same time. He quickly opened it and they rushed inside. Breathless and wet, they leaned back against the door, laughing. He held on to her. She wrapped her arms around herself. Her dress was saturated, clinging to her body.

“You must have been a track star in high school or college. Few people can outrun me. You’re pretty good,” he said.

“Thanks,” she said, shuddering. “It’s freezing in here.”

He draped his jacket over her shoulders. “I left the central-air system on. I guess I’m used to the temperature being cooler. It’s a hospital thing.”

“Yeah, well, your hospital thing has me shivering.”

“Come on upstairs. You can dry off. I’m sure I can find something for you to change into.” They went into one of the bedrooms and he continued into the next room. She walked over to the bed. He came back with a towel. Looking at her full body made his jaw drop. The expression on his face was priceless. “The bathroom is in there,” he said, heading to the walk-in closet. “Here’s a T-shirt and some sweats. I’ll get your dress later and send it through the steam dryer. Would you like a cup of hot tea?”

“Oh, yes, that sounds perfect.”

Dominik left and Shauna went into the bathroom and grabbed another plush towel from the shelf. She looked at her reflection in the mirror. Her face and hair were wet. She dabbed her face and then removed the clip and dried her hair as she walked back out, looking around the bedroom. She walked over to the bed in the center of the room and pressed down on the mattress. It was big and firm. She wondered what it would feel like to be naked beneath the covers with him.

She reached back to untie her halter dress only to find the knot was wet and had tightened. It was impossible for her to unknot. She twisted it a few times but was only making it worse. She wrapped the towel around her shoulders. She slipped her heels back on. She walked over to the dresser and picked up a bottle of Dominik’s cologne. She closed her eyes and smelled it. This was the scent she’d grown to love.

There was a light knock on the door. “Come in,” she said.

Dominik opened the door and came inside carrying two cups of tea on a small tray. “I ran out and got these,” he said, holding their bags from the antiques store.

“I almost forgot about this.” She walked over and took her bag, opened it and pulled out the tissue-wrapped package and handed it to him. “For you.”

He was surprised. “What’s this?”

“Open it.”

He ripped the tissue paper and saw the book inside. He read the cover. “
Medicine, Handbook of Home Medicine
by Dr. R. M. Russell. First edition, copyright 1900. Wow, thank you. This is awesome,” he said, already excitedly flipping through the pages. “Some of these remedies are outrageous,” he said, chuckling. Then he put it down and grabbed his bag. He pulled out a small box and handed it to her. “For you.”

She opened it and beamed. “It’s beautiful, but it’s too much.” She pulled out a gold locket on a gold chain.

“Open it.”

She did. There was a small compass inside and the arrow pointed to Dominik. She smiled, then read the inscription—
Points to your true love.
“How did you get it to do that?” she asked. He shrugged and smiled. “It’s beautiful, Dominik, but I can’t accept it.”

“You’ll have to. I can’t return it to the Santa Margarita.”

She smiled. “Thank you. Can you help me put it on?” She gave him the locket and turned around. He put it on her. She smiled, turned and mouthed
Thank you.
He nodded.

“You didn’t change?” he queried.

“I couldn’t get my tie unknotted. Would you give me a hand?” she said, moving to the mirror.

“Sure.” He walked over as she turned to face the dresser and moved her wet hair aside. He pulled a few times, then finally got the wet tie undone. He let the two ends rest on her back.

“Thank you,” she said to his reflection without turning around.

“Do you need help with the zipper, too?” he asked her reflection. She nodded. He pulled the small tab down slowly. Her dress loosened around her hips. He rubbed her arms, then reached up to her shoulders and began massaging them. They stared at each other in the mirror.

Shauna closed her eyes and moaned as his hands continued rubbing her shoulders. “Mmm, that feels amazing.”

“I’m very good at massages,” he said.

“Really? Show me,” she coaxed.

“I start here.” He began slowly circling her temples with his fingers, then he eased down to her neck and pressed his thumbs to the nape. It was just the perfect amount of pressure. Her shoulders slumped and dropped as his hands rubbed and massaged them. He leaned in and kissed the back of her neck down to her shoulders. He loosened the dress on her hips and let it fall to the floor. She stood topless in the mirror’s reflection. He continued massaging her shoulders, then her arms and her hands. He rubbed her neck down to her hips. Then he roamed down her back and around to her breasts.

He encircled and tantalized each already-hardened nipple with his thumb and forefingers. His hands delved down her stomach to rest between her legs. She gasped, remembering what happened last time. She wanted more. She was ready and she wanted all of him. She turned around. He looked into her eyes. His gaze speared her. “I can take you back to the hotel,” he said softly.

She nodded her head. “Okay,” she said. He nodded and turned to leave. She grabbed his hand and held him still. “Tomorrow,” she added with a sly, sexy smile. She reached up and cupped his face. “I need to stay here tonight.” She kissed him tenderly, then leaned back. She licked her lips, tasting his sweetness. His tongue slipped into her mouth and she welcomed him completely. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed her body closer, feeling the steel hardness of his erection ready for her.

Long, slow, luscious kisses lingered on and on, then turned hungry and ravishing. Each frantic and desperate to connect and hold on as long as possible, as if breaking the kiss would end the world as they knew it. Suddenly, the kisses slowed to tender nibbles again. She slowly pulled his shirt from his pants, then over his head and dropped it with her dress.

She stroked the side of his face, then smiled and walked over to the bed. He watched the gentle spread of her pink lace panties. All he could think about was eating them off her body. He licked his lips in anticipation.

After she climbed onto to the bed, she turned and motioned for him to come to her. Without hesitation he walked over. His eyes focused on every curve of her body. Her breasts, pert and inviting, beckoned to him. There was no need for more foreplay after that. Raw, abandoned hunger took over. The kiss erupted instantaneously. As soon as he reached her, he opened his mouth and took her nipple in. He suckled hard. She gasped and held on tight to his shoulders as his mouth and tongue tickled her body. She quivered and arched her back as he held her tight, cupped her butt and pressed her to his hardness.

She raked her lower lip with her teeth and her hands trembled as she pulled down his zipper. His pants fell to the floor. She reached into his boxers and grasped his rock-hard penis. The feel of his long shaft excited her. She pulled his boxers down and freed him. He stood completely erect. “Condoms?” she said, huskily breathing hard.

“Yeah,” he said, reaching down and opening the nightstand’s top drawer. He pulled out a small packet and ripped the foil top with his teeth. Shauna smiled with excitement. She took the condom and quickly covered him. He tipped her chin up to see her eyes. They stared at each other for a brief moment. She pointed her finger into his chest, guiding him to lay back. He did. She climbed on top of him and slipped her hand between their bodies. She positioned his penis at the entrance of her core and eased down. He filled her and her body burned with pleasure. He was thick and long and she felt every inch of him entering her. She was tight.

This was her fantasy from as far back as she could remember. She wanted this. She wanted him. And now she had him. She rose up and released him, then sat, filling herself again. He held her hips and she gyrated front to back, building the friction of rapture. She wanted all of him. Breathlessly she pounded onto him and he met her force with equal vigor. Her heart thundered riotously. Every nerve ending in her body quivered.

She thrust hard. He rocked his hips upward to meet her. With her mouth open, she gasped, feeling her climax coming closer and closer. The force of this power was beyond anything she’s ever felt. Her body tightened and she shivered as each thrusting surge increased the intensity.

She gasped loudly, holding her breath. Her nails bit into his shoulders as she arched back, reaching and holding on to his thighs. He pumped up and each time she squealed louder and louder. He grabbed her hips and stilled her body, then he increased his thrusting movements. She nearly exploded. She was going mad. Her thighs tightened around his hips.

Winded, she opened her eyes and looked down. He was looking up at her. Her insides melted. He pressed her hips forward, she leaned into him, then he pivoted and turned. She rolled over onto her back. Her legs tightened around his waist. Without missing a beat or breaking their connection, he was now on top. Face-to-face, eye to eye they made love, climaxing together. Their bodies shook as a mighty orgasm ripped through them. Spasms jerked, making them quiver in each other’s arms.

She was just catching her breath when he grabbed her butt and raised her higher, then pulled her up to face him. She sat straddling his hips. She wrapped her arms around his neck and he held tight to her waist. He moved his body, drawing a renewed friction, hitting the tiny nub once more. Her body instantly responded. He stared into her eyes. She knew he was making her come again. She couldn’t stop it even if she wanted to.

A few seconds later her body tensed and her legs tightened. She gasped, then shrieked as her climax spiked and ecstasy washed over her again and again. She screamed his name. When he finally stopped, she was drained and weak. She couldn’t move. She laid her head on his shoulder and he cradled her in his mighty arms.

“I’ve been waiting a long time to make love to you,” he said. She barely heard his words. Her mind had drifted a million miles away.

“Yes. Yes. Yes.”

Chapter 14

Shauna slowly opened her eyes as the bright sunshine washed the bedroom with brilliant light. She took a deep breath and snuggled back, feeling Dominik’s body pressed close against her. He had his arm draped over her body and around her waist. As soon as she stirred, he wrapped his arm tighter around her and began seductively stroking the side of her body and circling her nipple with his fingers. She smiled to herself. All this man had to do was touch her and she melted.

“Good morning,” she said.

“Good morning,” he greeted. “How are you feeling?”

She took a deep breath and released it slowly. “I feel fantastic,” she said, leisurely stretching and rolling over to lie on her stomach.

“Hmm, yes, you do feel fantastic and the view ain’t bad, either,” he said as he peeled the covers back to get a better look at her naked body. He began massaging her back and butt. “You have an absolutely stunning rear end.” He leaned down and kissed her cheek and caressed her thighs.

“Is that your professional opinion, Doctor?”

“That is most definitely my professional opinion. Your gluteus maximus muscles are perfection. As a matter of fact, I’m seriously considering writing a paper on your rear end and having it published in the
New England Journal of Medicine
.”

She laughed. “Thanks, but no thanks. I’d rather not have the entire medical profession checking out my butt.”

“As you like, but definitely the journal’s loss,” he said, kissing the other cheek.

“I think I forgot to tell you that I had an incredible time last night. Thank you for a wonderful evening. I haven’t been out on a date in a very long time and never like last night. I guess my next date is gonna be hard to top this one.”