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closer, desperate for more of everything he offered. The moans that reverberated from his mouth sent pulsations throughout her body, pumping blood that burned like lava to her cheeks, her breasts, and between her legs. Instinctively, she lifted her hips off the mattress. That was when she felt him for the first time, large and erect, pushing between her thighs.
    Panic tore through her desire, stiffening her muscles and stilling her lips. Her eyes popped open.
    Aidan halted in an instant, his eyes flushed with concern as they anchored on hers. “Baby, what’s wrong?”
    Beth placed her hand to her bosom, struggling to control her breathing and make sense of everything. She looked away before answering with a shaky, “Nothing.”
    Aidan ducked his head, his hair falling across his forehead as he sought her timid gaze. “Tell me the truth.”
    “I’m scared. I trust you completely, but I’m so new at this.” Beth shook her head, embarrassed by her inexperience and angry with herself for not being more confident.
    Aidan settled next to her on the bed and helped her into a sitting position. He pulled her into his arms and kissed her forehead.
    “It’s okay. We don’t have to do this if you feel uncomfortable.”
    “I’m sorry.” Beth squeezed her eyes shut. “I don’t want you to think I lured you in here with the intention of being a tease. I want to do this. I really do.” She peered at him imploringly. “I can do better. I’ll try harder to please you, I promise.”
    “There’s no need for you to apologize. As for pleasing me…” His eyes softened considerably. “Beth, you please me simply by allowing me to be in your company.”
    She hung her head. “I shouldn’t let my nerves get the best of me. I’m an adult, we’re in a relationship… this is what couples do.”
    “We can go back into the living room and watch television, or we can talk. Really, it’s cool.” Aidan’s lips lifted into a smirk that also lifted the somber mood in the room. “Couples do that kind of thing, too, you know.”
    “I want to continue kissing you, but maybe we could, um…” She was unsure of how to speak her mind without sounding obtuse. It was a situation similar to the one she shared with him in his car at the end of their date in New York. She was disappointed she hadn’t come further since then.
    Aidan slid off the mattress and extended his hand, as though he’d read her mind. Beth rose to her feet and he guided her away from the bed. The tension eased from her body with every step.
    “Is this better?” He brushed a gentle hand to her hair.
    Beth shivered from his pleasant touch. “Yes, thank you.”
    Aidan leaned in, his gaze searching hers, as if asking for permission. Beth closed her eyes and submitted to him willingly. He pulled her into his strong arms and brought his lips to hers, his pace patient yet passionate. The moan she released was against the rules of civility she was schooled in as a youth, but so necessary and gratifying.
    They started off slow, but as Beth tugged at his sweater in the back, digging her fingers into the taut flesh beneath, she found herself kissing him more desperately. He pursued her lead.
    With her need devouring her rational thoughts, Beth backed up against her dresser and widened her stance, bringing Aidan with her. He stopped kissing her. She opened her eyes to determine why.
    The desire that flamed in his gaze mirrored hers. “You sure you’re okay with this?”
    “Yes,” she said in a breathy whisper.
    Aidan groaned and kissed her again. The movements of their lips grew more forceful and urgent, which Beth appreciated and used to her advantage. Her body moved by its own volition against him, her hips rolling, seeking more of the friction her actions generated.
    The sounds Aidan made were unlike anything she’d ever heard from him before. His lips drifted to her ear, his warm, heavy breaths giving her goose bumps.
    “I want to make you feel good.” He threaded