Black Hills Angel (Black Hills Series) by A.C. Wilson Read Free Book Online Page A

the knockout beside him. He craved her! After what seemed a tense moment, Andy shifted and leaned her back up against his chest with her legs still resting on the length of the couch. Phew! Baby steps, man, baby steps.
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    Andy was so aware of Matt's strong chest pressed to her back that it was almost painful. Such acute sensations heightened every response. It was impossible to deny that she wanted him. She needed his hands on her body and ached for his kisses. She swallowed hard, trying to dislodge the doubt and negativity. Just once she wanted to know what it was like to be young and desired. Oh, yes! She knew she was. There was no missing the bulge of his erection brushing her elbow as he would reach for his drink from the coffee table. Each time she thought she could be bold enough to inspire him further, but her nerves stopped her.
    What was the worst that could happen? It wasn't as if they weren't attracted to each other. She knew he liked her enough to come by every night. She was pretty sure this is what people considered dating ...if not an extreme case of it. Trying to boost her confidence, she took a deep breath and felt him lean back into the couch after putting his cup down. Now or never! Gingerly she reached up to grab his right hand on the back of the couch and pull it over her stomach.
    She could feel him breathing hard. His chest rising and falling behind her head. Her own had nearly stopped as his forearm brushed up against her breasts. Andy could hear Matt's heart beating or was that her own? It sounded so loud in her ears. Matt flexed his fingers, but he didn't move his arm. She knew he was waiting. Taking it all in just like she was. Closing her eyes, she slid her fingers down his arm to the top of his hand. He felt so wonderful, warm and strong. She couldn't believe she was being this brazen!
    Tucking her thumb inside the palm of his hand, she shifted his fingers to her breast. A deep groan from Matt startled her and then sent her spinning. Sweet heaven! He cupped her breast through her shirt, gently squeezing it. Her nipple tightened and rose to his touch. She couldn't help arching her back to encourage him. Not that he needed it. He seemed as absorbed as she was in the moment. Kiss me. Kiss me! She mentally cried out. As if he heard her, Matt twisted his body around so that she was cradled in his arm and he kissed her soundly. His tongue parting her lips and dipping boldly inside. It caressed the insides of her cheeks and the roof of her mouth. It dueled with her own tongue as she began to take for herself.
    He was deliciously male and she felt so strong in his arms. He made her feel amazing. Running her fingers along his jaw and into his hair, she encouraged him further to take what he wanted. Tonight was for her. Tonight she wanted to know him and him to know her. She felt his hand find the bottom of her shirt and slide along her stomach up to her bra. He grunted under his breath and she couldn't help but grin. Matt cocked his head to the side, the television glow illuminating half of his face.
    "What is so funny?" His grin made Andy laugh and their fun, teasing relationship felt completely natural. She looked up into his blue eyes that seemed darker in the shadow of the soft light.
    "You make me smile. You have a knack for making me feel happy." Her heart was hammering against her ribs, honesty buoyed to the surface. There was just an overwhelming warmth that radiated from him and she soaked it up like a much needed vacation in the tropical sunshine. She leaned up to kiss his cheek, a tentative and fledgling hope. His seductive gaze roamed her face and stopped again on her eyes. Her breath caught at the gentle desire banked, but burning hotly.
    "You are so damn sexy, Andy." The last came out more as a growl. It sent shivers up her spine and gooseflesh rose on her arms. Pulling her closer to him and enveloping her in his arms, he lowered his lips to hers so slowly. Agonizingly slow. Hurry up!