painting!" Turning to Christian, she moved them over her heart as she gasped, "It’s so beautiful…"
Moving closer, Addison giggled as she studied it more intently. Christian walked up behind her, wrapping one of his arms around her waist. “I think I’m going to cry.” Addison’s eyes were glassy, a few happy tears falling, which she quickly wiped away. "I love it."
The painting was of two lovers, both naked and embraced in a passionate kiss. It was a beautiful piece—the deep reds and blues used in the fabric of the sheets looked soft enough to touch. Christian wasn’t looking at the painting, his eyes were glued on Addison. Demanding all of her attention, he quickly moved in front of her, pulling her closer and into his arms.
As he distracted her with kisses, he shed his coat and shirt without Addison noticing. His artful fingers then went to the back of her dress and unzipped it quickly. Before it hit the floor, he had undone her bra as well.
Opening her eyes, Addison jumped at her nakedness, her fearful eyes looking up at Christian. He took the straps of her bra between his fingers and pulled them slowly down her shoulders. She trembled furiously as he took her hands and placed them around his neck. She was terrified, her bare skin now touching his.
His body warmed hers, his hairless chest allowing her to feel his soft smooth skin against her own. He knew she was scared, and his hand reached up to her face to trace the outline of her cheek softly.
Addison’s voice came out shaky and whisper-like, a few tears falling down her cheeks, "I’m scared, Master Vallore ."
"Call me Christian." His smirk was devilish, the slight parting of his lips extremely seductive. His voice was low and velvet-lined, every word making Addison quiver. "I have had my eye on you for a while now, Addison. Admiring your beauty from afar…imagining how wonderful you taste…waiting for the moment I could capture you in my arms."
"You’ve been watching me?" Her startled eyes darted quickly over his face, as she tried to ignore the giant fangs he bared whenever he smiled. Her voice was low as she tightened her shaky arms around his neck, hiding her face in the hollow.
The sexual tension between them was intense, something Addison had never experienced before. A sweltering, pulsing heat flowed through her, being this close to Christian was like a terrible drug that she knew she would become addicted to. But something was strange about this powerful feeling, and even though she was completely head over heels in love with him, she was terrified at the same time. It was so intense, so blinding, so inhuman…
"Oh yes."
"So, am I really going to be ‘banging Master Vallore ’ tonight?" She tried to break the spell he held over her with a little joke. She hoped it would cool the heat scorching her reddening cheeks.
"Yes." Christian laughed, swaying his hips back and forth smoothly as he rocked her in his arms. "Just relax. I am not going to hurt you." He took one of Addison’s hands and placed it over his heart, letting her feel the beat of it under her fingers. "My hunger for you is not tribal. That was satisfied at the club."
He slowly slid her palm down his chest, running her loose fingers over his tightly chiseled muscles. Shoving them into his pants, Christian guided them to a part of him that wanted her attention. Grabbing the side of her face, Christian’s fingers played in her hair. His lips found hers as his strong frame guided her shaking body to the bed.
Addison was still afraid but she quickly gave in, her kisses taking on the same passion as his. He ripped his pants off quickly before shoving down Addison’s panties and tossing them from his hand.
Her knees buckled and she fell onto her back, her body bouncing a little on the mattress. She crawled to the center and like a cat stalking his prey, Christian slowly climbed after her. Once he found his place on top of her, his mouth covered hers. With every kiss,
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