After class, as she and Paul walked to their cars, she looked lost in thought.
“Are you going out tonight?” he asked.
“No, I’m sorry, Paul, I have a lot of things I need to do tonight because Sebastian is coming home tomorrow!”
“Oh, all right then,” he said. “See you later.”
She smiled a happy smile and gave him a hug, then slipped into her car. All she wanted to do now was get home, read, and then go to bed. As if maybe that might move the clock faster. She chuckled at the thought and squeezed herself in disbelief, delighted that the day she had waited for so long was finally almost here.
Sebastian’s plane took off on time. It was a short flight from Madrid to London. When they landed, he picked up his bags and walked out the sliding doors of the airport. Arielle’s car was parked in front. She had a sensual smile on her face. She jumped out of the car and fell into his arms. His arms closed tightly about her as she stretched up to meet his lips, locking them into a scorching kiss that seared their minds in a suggestive promise of pleasure. She pressed even closer and, parting her lips, she let his tongue savor the softness of her mouth. He groaned and she moaned suggestively.
Sebastian pulled back and sucked in a tight breath. His eyes roamed her face and he savored the sight. She looked even more stunning than he had remembered her. “Mmmm,” he murmured against her lips. “You did miss me,” he said, and chuckled.
They both seemed to have forgotten about the crowds at the airport. She was exciting and extremely sexy. She had an almost transparent, light blue shirt on and a pair of tight jeans. He remembered her saying on the phone that she had made an important decision, and there had been something slightly different in the tone of her voice.
He didn’t want to interpret this the wrong way, but the possibility of her decision having to do something with her commitment to chastity made his throat dry. He wasn’t prepared to hope that, that was what she had in mind. He knew she wanted to wait for marriage, and he was determined not to make her feel uncomfortable. He could give her the ring he had bought for her only a few days after he met her, but he didn’t want to force her into making a commitment she wasn’t ready for.
The thought of her being a virgin was blistering enough to send hot waves of desire throughout his body. He had a feeling Arielle might be afraid that making love with him might be the end of their relationship. He thought he remembered her saying something like that a long time ago, but he couldn’t remember her exact words.
How can I make her understand my love for her is like a volcano that has erupted and will remain, burning and smoldering forever? he thought. She’ll be my wife and my lover for eternity. How he wished she could see the clear picture of his feelings for her. He wanted her to feel his heartbeat, but alas, that was never going to happen. His heart had been dead for centuries and would remain silent for centuries to come. But his love for her was alive and very real.
He looked at her beautiful face and knew she was not going anywhere tonight but home with him. He was not going to let her out of his sight. For tonight, he was a completely selfish man and he wanted her all to himself.
The night before, as Arielle had prepared for Sebastian’s arrival, she realized that her mind was made up. Sebastian was the man of her dreams, the man she was planning to spend the rest of her life with, and she was not going to make him wait anymore. She wondered if her decision would surprise him enough that he would want to know what had made her change her mind. She couldn’t allow him to take her necklace off and find out what had happened with Matt. The thought of that made her feel so terrible, she bit her lip so hard that only the pain made her realize she needed to relax.
She drove to the airport, parked in front of the baggage claim exit, and turned the radio on. The soft music made her heart feel peaceful as a smile broke across her face. This must be what they mean by bliss, she thought, and her face lit up with anticipation. She closed her eyes, knowing it was about fifteen minutes before the plane would land. She was overwhelmed just thinking of him.
“It feels like I’ve been waiting for centuries,” she murmured, chuckling at the irony of her words. Suddenly she saw him walking out through the sliding doors, and the sight of him literally took her breath away. How could a person who had spent so much time flying around the world and living out of a suitcase walk out and look like an airbrushed painting, not a real person? Every head turned to look at him as he strode toward the car. Arielle was not surprised.
He was so beautiful. Arielle beamed just knowing he was hers. He was aware of people’s reactions everywhere he went, but he paid no attention, he just zeroed in on her face. His amazing lips were curved up into the familiar smile that filled her with joy. She flew out of the car and fell into his arms. She wrapped her arms around his neck and plastered her body to his. Their lips met in a scorching kiss that made her body quiver and his senses leap to unimaginable heights. She could feel his excitement pressing firmly against her stomach and her breathing hitched.
“I missed you so much,” he whispered in her ear. Then he pushed her back gently and stared at her from head to toe, smiling with anticipation.
“You look very sexy,” he murmured.
“I do?” she said sheepishly, feeling suddenly shy.
“Have you missed me?” he asked as he released her and, taking her hand in his, led her to the car.
“Oh, just a little,” she said softly.
“Maybe you want me to leave for a little while longer?”
In answer, she stopped, her hand twined about his neck and pulled him down toward her forcefully. Her kiss was hard, passionate, and her lips parted beneath his. He kissed her back with equal passion. Sebastian felt their lips fuse and burn. He was now sure that she had a plan, and there was no doubt she would reveal it soon enough.
“Get into the car, you are testing my patience,” she breathed against his lips.
“Mmmm,” he moaned, looking a little surprised. He opened the passenger door and she slipped inside.
He walked gracefully around the car without taking his eyes off of her and slipped into the driver’s seat. “Is there something I should know? You’re acting a bit strange,” he said. She felt his burning gaze on her. Turning to face him, she noticed that his face showed barely suppressed delight.
“I love you, Sebastian, and I’ve been a fool,” she said.
“Oh? Did something happen while I was gone?”
That special smile was showing up again. He pressed the start button and the engine roared to life. He pushed on the gas and reached over to take her hand. They drove for a couple kilometers without any conversation at all. Suddenly, a look of concern stretched across his beautiful face and his expression turned anxious.
“So… What’s on your mind? You are awfully quiet,” he remarked, with a sidelong glance toward her.
Arielle didn’t hear his question; she was too busy figuring out how to seduce him. This was a new platform for her, one in which she had absolutely no experience. She startled him a bit when she leaned over, wrapped her arms around his neck, and searched for his lips. His scent was like a remedy, his mouth was hot on hers, and his tongue tasted like honey. She kissed him hungrily. When she stopped to take a breath, she could hear his voice coming out in gasps.
“What is going on with you?” he purred, breaking away for a moment and stopping the car on the side of the road. “You are getting me very excited. Have I missed something? Talk to me, Arielle.” His voice was breathless.
“I missed you, Sebastian, and…well, I don’t want to wait any longer. I’m deeply in love with you, and was very affected by your absence. My body aches when you’re not near me and all I want to do is find myself in your arms. There is nothing and nobody out there if you are not with me. I’m through waiting, Mr. Darcy,” she added with a soft chuckle.
Surprise spread across Sebastian’s face as Arielle’s overt craving left no doubt about her intentions. Her statement inflamed him;
his eyes never left her face as his hands let go of hers and moved gently around her back and under her shirt. He gathered her closer and kissed her hungrily. He stroked her skin gently with his fingers as she breathed heavily and moaned with pleasure. He ran his warm palms down her lower back and softly tugged her even closer as the kiss turned predatory.
Arielle’s senses soared, making her shudder. She reached over and pressed her hand over the length of his excitement and he groaned deep with desire. His mouth was hot and his breathing was elevated. She stroked him softly and his lungs locked. She could feel him rigid and trembling under her hand. His eyes were on fire and his breath was sweet against her face. He was breathless.
“Arielle! Stop!” he exclaimed anxiously, feeling his passion growing, causing him to nearly lose control of his senses. His mouth felt dry and his mind roamed uncontrollably, trying to understand her motives. Their eyes met again and he held her gaze with clear wonder. “You’ll be the death of me,” he whispered.
She laughed with delight at seeing how flustered he was, and drew herself away from him. He pulled the car back onto the road and drove up to the entrance of the hotel, where they were expecting him. He came around to her side of the car and took her hand. She could see the burning desire in his eyes as he pulled her through the doors of the hotel entrance without speaking.
When the elevator door closed, he wrapped his arms around her waist and pressed her against the paneling. His tongue touched her lips and probed into her honey-tasting mouth with a wild hunger. The fragrance of freesia in her hair was mind blowing. Arielle closed her eyes and inhaled deeply to enjoy his sweet immortal scent. She felt like she could stay in his strong embrace forever.
The door to the penthouse opened and he pulled her inside, their lips still locked in a wild, possessive kiss. He locked the door behind them and started to unbutton her blouse. He wrapped his arms around her and unclipped her bra, sending a burning sensation through her body. He lifted her and carried her to his bed with a huge smile on his face.
“Are you sure you want to do this?” he asked again gently. He tried to suppress his longing, remembering her previous desire to remain a virgin. He waited patiently for her answer, but she urged him on with anticipation. Slowly, he moved his hands over her waist and pulled her jeans off. His eyes were full of craving at the sight of her naked body. Arielle’s heartbeat sped up as he moved faster and pulled the rest of her clothes off. He stopped for a long moment to relish the glorious sight of her naked body.
“You are so beautiful,” he murmured. He started to undress himself, watching her reaction carefully. She was looking at him with temptation in her eyes.
He stood in front of her naked with a wild look in his eyes, looking like Michelangelo’s statue of David. He was magnificent, and she was speechless. She reached up with hungry anticipation and pulled him toward her. Waves of wild desire rippled across every muscle and every vein when their bare bodies touched. She was soft, sensual, and indulgent. He was all hard muscle, body full of alluring appeal. He was panting hard and his pulse was pounding painfully. His arms slipped around her and enclosed her body tightly against his. She stopped breathing. Dragging in a deep breath, he pulled back and looked deep into those deep blue eyes that were filled with passionate desire. He wanted her with an intensity that startled him.
“Are you sure you want to do this?” he asked again, gasping hard. He wanted to make sure she was ready, that he wasn’t forcing her to do anything against her will. She reached around his neck, placed her hand on the nape of his neck, and pulled herself up to meet his lips in a ravenous kiss. Her skin burned and her body trembled with longing. She didn’t bother to answer his question. All she could think of was how much she wanted to make love with him. She held herself tightly against his body and her hands stroked the planes of his back. His mouth circled hers with a wild hunger, his lips moving methodically from her lips to the side of her face, across her jaw line, down her neck, gasping hard. He stopped when he reached her breasts and she moaned, pulling herself even closer. His lips encircled her nipples and his tongue stroked them gently. This was the most exquisite, most intoxicating feeling she had ever known. He tugged softly on the tender, sensitive buds and he groaned. The euphoric sensation filled her eyes with tears of delight. His hands moved down from her waist to her hips, around her thigh, making her body quiver. She ached from eagerness as he took his time. She was sure now that he was doing it on purpose. He wanted to make sure she didn’t have any regrets if they moved on. He suddenly stopped again and pulled back.
“Arielle, baby, why do you want to do this now?” he asked breathlessly. “I know how strongly you want to hold onto your abstinence.” His voice was still coming out in gasps.
Arielle cupped his amazing face and gazed into the emerald ocean of his eyes. She whispered breathlessly against his lips, “I’ve finally realized there’s never going to be another man for me. I want to be with you for the rest of my life.” Her lips pressed softly on his and his lungs seized. He hesitated and she pleaded, burning with anticipation.
“Sebastian, please,” she whispered with a trembling voice. She heard him groan with pleasure and he tried to hide a soft chuckle as she wrapped her arms around him and stroked his back, as she arched her body towards his.
Once more he tried to stop, but his pulse was leaping and he knew he was not strong enough to refuse her. He found her mouth again and she stopped breathing. She could feel him, aroused and hard against her skin and she felt a hot sensation infuse her body from her head to her toes. His movements were slow and calculated, making her beg for him to take her. He had a sensational smile on his face, but she could feel his hands trembling as he tried to hold her tight against him.
“Arielle, Arielle…” She could hear him whispering her name over and over again as he panted and gasped for air. His hands traveled slowly down to her hips and held her tightly against his body. With a frantic move, he pushed deep inside of her through the sensitive thin line of her virginity. Arielle froze as a sharp pain shot across her veins. She cried out. Then, the pain faded just as fast as it had come and bliss took over, setting her on fire. She took a sharp breath and he groaned in ecstasy. His muscles were locked and his body shuddered with frantic passion. He remained still, astounded by the shocking sensation and sensitivity of the moment.
Arielle too was stunned and enthralled with the amazing sensation. She had never expected anything so powerful. As soon as the pain subsided, the sweetness of the moment enveloped her.
Sebastian was watching her as she shifted slowly and he saw the tranquil reaction in her beautiful eyes. When he felt her relaxing again, his movements started again, soft and slow, and she anxiously joined in. Gradually, they became faster and more intoxicating. For as long as Arielle has known him, he had always been in total control of every situation, but he didn’t seem to have any control right now. He was amazing, and she didn’t want him to stop. Their lips were locked in a frantic, wild kiss, making both of them moan with exhilaration. If there were such a thing as paradise, it would have to be right where they were at this very moment. He moved slowly, methodically, and with every move she gasped with pleasure at the extraordinary sensation. He muted her sounds by setting his lips at the hollow of her throat, and she was lost as their souls fused together and their bodies joined in a triumphant bliss. She wrapped her legs around his waist, pulling him even deeper into her as she dug her fingers into his back and he let out a growl of fulfillment.
“Oh, Arielle!” he cried.
The taste of his scent gave her the most amazing joy, and she wanted him to know that she wanted to give him as much pleasure as he was giving her. She pulled his head toward her until his lips met hers again and she kissed him, hard and demanding, as a thunderous climax shattered both of them.
When it was over, a tremor of elation shook her very soul. She wanted him to stay right where he was forever, in pure and utter satisfaction. There was a long, happy silence for a
good while. Then, she heard his voice coming out of the silence as a soft murmur.
“I’ve been roaming this earth for almost five centuries, and I’ve never felt anything like this before,” he said. “This is the most amazing sensation, the most incredible feeling, that I have ever known.” He moaned again, and then added, “Arielle, you are magnificent, and I am absolutely and utterly in love with you. There is nothing in my world that compares to the feelings you arouse in me. I’m at a loss when it comes to keeping myself in check around you. I’m incapable of making any sound decisions when I have you in my arms. I feel totally bewitched by you, Miss Lizzy, and I promise to love you forever.”
He rolled over onto his side and took a deep breath. She lay on her back in the dark and smiled, completely content. Time seemed to stand still and she closed her eyes, totally relaxed, thinking of the pleasure of his touch. She was startled when his hands encircled her again and pulled her with a rapid move on top of him. He was smiling and his eyes looked happy, thrilled.
As for Arielle, she was completely and irrevocably in love with Sebastian. She didn’t have any prior experience in lovemaking, but he was the most amazing lover. He made her very essence quiver, and her body burned as if she were literally on fire. Nothing she had ever experienced in her life had ever felt as good as making love to him did.
“Arielle, I love you,” he whispered. She lay sprawled on top of him, with her head on his chest and her eyes closed, thinking about how happy she was to be loved by this man. They lay there for a while holding each other, unable to move, looking relaxed and contented. His arm was still wrapped around her waist, and he was holding her tightly.
“What are you thinking?” she heard him whisper. He nuzzled her hair.
“I am thinking about how completely and utterly happy I am,” she said with a deep sigh of contentment.
“I love you,” he whispered once again. Will he ever be tired of saying that? she thought, savoring the moment.
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