Just One More Temptation (The Sterling Family Book 4)

“I want you, Fallon. In my bed and beneath me. On top of me. Every way I can get you.”

No sane woman could turn Noah down. While picking up food, Fallon took the time to think about him and where they were headed. She hadn’t invited him to her place just to have dinner. Not when he’d aroused her so thoroughly with his words. Despite her misgivings, she wanted him. Was she really going to let fear override desire because she’d been hurt in the past? She wasn’t that naïve young girl anymore, she was a woman with needs.

Agreeing to have sex didn’t mean she’d be diving into another ill-advised relationship. Instead, it showed she’d grown up. She was capable of taking control of her life and going after what she wanted. And there was nothing wrong with that.

She had time to see where things led.

Once she met up with Noah at her apartment, instead of the kitchen, she opted for a more relaxed atmosphere and set them up at the family room cocktail table.

Sitting side by side, they devoured the dishes they’d agreed on, discovering they enjoyed the same things, moderately, but not too spicy food, and soft classical music after a long day. She introduced him to Luciano Pavarotti’s collaboration with popular rock musicians as they ate. The food was delicious and soon, she was full of both food and anticipation of what would come next.

She took a sip of water.

From his seat beside her, he stretched his long legs out in front of him. “I can’t remember ever having a more relaxing meal.” He turned toward her, his hazel gaze focused on her. “Or enjoying better company.”

She felt her lips curl in a smile. “Back at you,” she said in a voice that was surprisingly low and husky.

Reaching over, he took her glass from her hand and placed it on the table. He leaned close and brushed her hair off her shoulders.

“Noah.”

He raised his eyebrows. “Relax, pretty girl.” His hand remained resting on her shoulder and he turned his palm toward her face and cupped her cheek. “We’re just going to make out for a while.”

Her stomach did a flip at his softly spoken words. Words meant to seduce and they were doing their job.

Before she could reply, or even gather her thoughts, his lips grazed hers. Once, then again, before he settled his mouth over hers. The kiss started slow, as if meaning to ease her into it, and she went along willingly, moaning as he traced her lips with his tongue.

She settled her hands on his waist and as she did, he slid a hand into her hair, holding her in place as his seduction turned into more. He parted her mouth, his tongue swooped inside, rubbing against hers, and she tumbled into a world where nothing existed but Noah and his talented kiss. Their tongues tangled together, teeth grazing as need grew.

She didn’t know how long they sat making out to the sound of music that suddenly accompanied her to dizzying heights of arousal. How could his kiss make her want so much so fast?

He nipped her bottom lip, the light sting surprising her. Then he soothed the slight pain with his tongue and delved back into the deep recesses of her mouth again and she was lost in sensation once more.

Sometime later, he lifted his head and she realized she lay back against the sofa, Noah’s hard body covering hers, the pressure of his arousal pressing insistently between her thighs.

He stared into her eyes, a true smile on his lips.

“God, you should do that more often,” she murmured.

He raised one eyebrow. “Do what?”

“Smile.” If he hadn’t already mesmerized with that perfect kiss, the further tilt of his lips would have finished the job.

“I save that part of me for people I care about.”

Thump. Thump. Thump. Could he hear her heart beating faster? Because she definitely did.

Was he putting her in that category?

He chuckled but quickly grew more serious. “Yes, that’s what I’m saying.”

“Are you a mind reader now?” she asked on a shaky breath.

He pushed himself to an upright position and extended a hand, helping her sit up. “I already told you, I’m not asking for anything more than seeing where things between us can go.”

He sounded confident they had some kind of future and though she wasn’t ready to consider that, he was being honest.

It was exactly what she needed. “I’m willing to try,” she said, on a relieved exhale.

Not even her bastard ex, who she had thought she’d been stupidly in love with, cared enough to read her so well. She studied Noah’s handsome face, searching for and finding the sincerity in his expression. He was back to stern Noah but not in any way that closed her out.

He rose to his feet and began to gather the dishes and she rushed to stand, not willing to kill the mood further. “Noah, wait.”

He set the plates back on the table.

She wrapped her fingers around his hand, her heart pounding in her chest. “I was thinking I could clean up later. I’d rather go back to where we left off, so I can tell you it was the best kiss I ever had.” She gathered all her courage because she was about to dive into the deep end.

“It was, was it?” Arrogance snuck into his tone but she figured he deserved to gloat.

“Yes. And can I tell you a secret?”

He raised an eyebrow. “I’m listening.”

“I want more of those kisses but not just on my mouth. I need to feel your lips everywhere.”

His gaze darkened and he pulled her against him, treating her to a searing hot kiss. One she wouldn’t stop, nor would she hesitate again.

Tugging his shirt from his pants, she slid her hands up his warm abdomen. “I know what I want, Noah. And it’s you.”

* * *

Though Noah found it hard to think with Fallon’s small hands on his body, he needed to be sure she hadn’t talked herself into something she wasn’t ready for.

He understood why she’d panicked earlier. Telling a woman who was skittish about relationships that he cared was akin to lighting a match in a dry forest. He’d seen her expression as panic took hold and there’d been nothing to do except watch her spiral.

“Trust me to know my own mind.” Her words penetrated his thoughts. “And let’s go back to before,” she said, rising onto her tiptoes and brushing her lips over his. “I felt how much you wanted me, and there was never any doubt I wanted you, too.” Her hands splayed over his ribs, her touch arousing. “The bedroom is that way.” She tilted her head and her hair fell over her shoulder as she waited for his answer.

As if there was anything other than yes. He lifted her into his arms, loving the little squeal of surprise she let out, and carried her into the bedroom.

She’d given him permission and he was ready to go. He lay her down on the bed and began to unbutton his shirt.

“Nope, let me.” She tucked her knees beneath her, sat up, and began to unbutton his shirt, letting her nails scrape along his chest as she worked her way down. And once she’d freed the buttons, she pulled his shirt off his shoulders and he dropped it onto the floor.

He glanced down to undo his pants and when he glanced up, she’d shimmied out of her skirt and was in the process of removing her light sweater, leaving herself in a sexy nude bra and barely-there bikini panties.

“Damn, sweetheart. I can’t believe I was able to wait so long for you.”

Her cheeks turned pink and she smiled, her brown-eyed gaze taking in his bare chest, and the prominent erection protruding from his black boxer briefs. “I’d have to say the same.”

Reaching out, he braced his hands on her hips, pulling her close. He lowered himself down so his face was parallel with her flat stomach and the lace panties he wanted off her.

But first… He leaned in and pressed a kiss on her belly. She shivered, grasping his shoulders for support. Working his way down, he left a wet trail down her abdomen until he reached the barrier of clothing. He hooked his thumbs into the sides and pulled the underwear down until it reached her mattress.

“Lay back,” he said, his tone gruff.

She raised her arms, and did that easy move women did, and unhooked her bra, letting it fall to the bed. Her breasts were more than a handful with dusky pert nipples that had his mouth watering. But he had another destination to taste first.

She maneuvered herself until she lay back, her legs spread so he could finish what he’d started. He rose to his feet, removed his boxer briefs, then put one knee on the bed. Before he yanked down her panties, he leaned in and took a deep breath, taking in the scent of her arousal. Knowing it was all for him was a heady feeling and he removed the last of her undergarments completely, letting them fall to the floor.

He stared at her naked body for the first time, reminded of her beauty and youth. She wasn’t a virgin, thank God, but she was definitely special and someone he wanted to take his time with and savor. Unfortunately, the throbbing of his cock wasn’t going to allow for the luxury.

Still, he bent her legs and settled between them, dipping his head for a long, leisurely taste. She moaned as he dove in, gripped his hair, and held on while he brought her to the peak once, lifting his head before she could come and starting over again. He took her to the edge twice more before latching onto her clit and sucking it into his mouth.

Her hips bucked and she tugged at his hair, stinging his scalp. This time he didn’t stop. She cried out his name, and he felt like a fucking god as she came and continued to climax, the shudders encompassing her entire body.

He soothed her with his tongue as she collapsed against the mattress and he eased his way up her sweat-sheened body, sealing his lips over hers.

She threaded her fingers through his hair, moaning into his mouth as she wrapped her legs around his waist. He ground his cock against her sex and slid his hands up her sides, capturing her hands above her head.

He’d had his share of partners before but he’d never felt like this about any woman he’d had in his bed. Even if this was her bed, the sentiment was the same.

He raised himself off her, meeting her dazed gaze. “So? Was it even better than the best kiss?”

She cupped his face between her hands. “I’ll judge after the grand finale.”

“I’ll take that challenge,” he said, and covered her mouth with his.

* * *

Noah kissed her, his hands wandering over her body, over her hips, and down her sides. Arousal eased through her, her nipples tightening under his touch. When he rose up, he met her gaze. “Protection,” he said in a gruff voice.

She bit down on her lower lip. “I’m on the pill and I haven’t been with anyone since my relationship last year. I was tested at my yearly exam,” she said, studying his face.

“Can’t remember the last time I had sex,” he admitted. “Between the girls and work, I don’t have much free time. I’m clean as well.”

She nodded, relieved at his words. A man like Noah had integrity and she believed him. “I’m good if you are then.”

He swallowed hard and nodded. “Inside you bare? Fuck,” he muttered. “I’m not sure I’ll make it long.”

She couldn’t hold back her smile. “Might make that challenge hard to live up to.” She laughed at her words.

She barely recognized this light version of herself around a man, especially one she was about to have sex with. But Noah made letting go and being real so easy. She could joke and even tease him in ways she’d never done with a guy before.

“You won’t be laughing much longer.” He bent forward and pulled one of her already sensitive nipples into his mouth, swirling his tongue around the tight bud and grazing it with his teeth.

She moaned, her hips arcing upward as need hit her hard. As if sensing her desire, Noah eased up and wrapped his hand around his impressive erection, thick and ready to enter her. He pumped his shaft, his hand gliding up and down, his gaze never leaving hers.

Her sex grew wet and an emptiness filled her. “Please,” she said, ready for him.

He lined himself up at her entrance and nudged his thick cock into her, sliding in and out in slow, steady increments. Leaning forward, he braced his hands beside her head and joined them completely.noveldrama

“Oh, Noah.” Nothing had ever felt as good as Noah Powers. And when he began to move, starting slow and picking up the pace, she saw heaven.

In a shift that shocked her, he rose and settled back on his knees, their bodies still connected. She lifted her legs and bent them back, her hips arching up as her sex clenched around him, and a small sound of pleasure escaped from deep in her throat.

“Hang on,” he said, and instinct had her reaching for the slats on the headboard.

He began to move in earnest, thrusting deeper and harder with each pass. He seemed attuned to her, reading her reactions and adjusting his position so his body played hers perfectly, giving her what she needed to soar higher each time he thrust deep.

He drove into her harder and faster and soon she was soaring, seeing stars and a kaleidoscope of brilliant colors. He pumped into her three more times and came hard right after. He released his grip on her legs and collapsed on top of her, his breath now heavy on her neck.

A few minutes later, he rolled off her and she felt him pull out, leaving her feeling empty. On his side, he faced her and she couldn’t help but smile.

“Very impressive, Mr. Powers.”

He grinned back.

Reaching out, she traced his upward turned lips with her fingertip.

“So? Was that up there with the best kiss ever?” he asked, his tone cocky and sure.

His arrogance was warranted. “I’ll give you all three. Best kiss, best oral, and best sex ever.”

“Best for me as well.” He slid a hand behind her head and pressed a long kiss to her lips. “And something I hope we can repeat.”

He broke their connection and rolled to his side, coming to stand by the bed. “I need to shower and get home.”

She heard the regret in his tone and wasn’t at all hurt or surprised. “Go ahead.” She eased the blankets down the bed and slid beneath the covers. “I’ll go after you.”

“I’d ask you to join me but if I got you naked in the shower I’d never get out of here.”

She nodded, pleased with his reply. Once he was closed in the bathroom, she pulled the comforter up to her chin, covering her chilled body.

Alone, she thought about the night, knowing she could do one of two things right now. Dissect what they’d done and panic or enjoy the afterglow. She chose option number two.