Seducing the Innkeeper (At First Sight Book 3) by Janet Lane-Walters Read Free Book Online Page A

manipulate Christa. While he couldn’t change the past or predict the future he wanted Christa in his life. What did she want? Sure her responsiveness gave him hope. But hope could vanish in an instant.
    One thing troubled him. Though she had tried to reach him all those years ago why hadn’t she left a message and number for him to call? Would he have recognized the name? Had he said or done something wrong? He groaned. He was at fault for not telling her how he felt. He’d thought they had plenty of time to talk about love.
    He slid one arm around her waist and tugged her close. Her body fit against his as no other woman’s had. He touched his lips to hers. The need to mark her as his was strong. Words of love stirred but they couldn’t be said until he knew how she felt.
    “I need you,” he whispered.
    The fragrance of her hair, the rising aroma of her arousal brought his desire to a peak. Her breasts molded to his chest. His tongue flicked her mouth and tasted. Need built until he feared he would explode. Would he ever have enough of her presence in his life?
    Christa stepped back. “I should go.”
    Her sigh told him she would rather stay. “Is Davy waiting for you?”
    “He’s at the inn kitchen washing potatoes to earn some extra money.”
    “Enterprising.”
    “Does that surprise you?”
    He heard a defensive note in her voice. “Why? I don’t know him. How would I know what he likes?”
    “That’s my fault.”
    “Circumstances.” He drew a deep breath.
    She gazed into his eyes. “I wish things had been different.”
    “So do I.” She retreated to a chair.
    “Tell me about our son.”
    Christa’s smile brought an answering one from him. “He’s a good student. He’s responsible and always finds ways to earn money. He has an allowance and saves most to buy things he wants.” Pride filled her voice.
    Mark studied her face. If she encouraged her son to work for luxuries why did she give her half-sisters a free ride? She’d spoken of feeling responsible and sorry for them but they were adults. Sure they worked for a few hours at the inn but they could do more. Her reasons weren’t his concern yet. “How long will Davy be occupied?”
    “I told him I’d come for him at five.”
    “Would he worry if he finished early and you weren’t home?”
    She shrugged. “Probably not. Why?”
    He stepped closer. “Can’t you tell?”
    “Mark.”
    “Yeah. I need you again.”
    She laughed. “If I remember you were always standing at attention.”
    “Only with you.” He pulled her to her feet. “You can’t deny you want me as much as I want you.”
    “Where is this leading?”
    “Let’s find out. He brushed his lips over hers. Her mouth opened. He stroked the inside of hers with his tongue. He felt her resistance melt as she took fire. Her tongue invaded and met his stroke for stroke. Her arms slid around his neck. She moved against him. He needed to be inside her. He broke the kiss and gazed into her eyes. “Come with me.”
    “Yes.”
    Together they walked to the bedroom. They stepped apart facing each other. Christa pulled her sweater over her head. Through the lace of her bra he saw the darker color of her nipples. A flush spread over her face.
    Mark removed his sweater. He stepped to her and bent to kiss her breasts through the silk of her bra. She stroked his back and ran her hands over his skin. The tiny nubs on his pecs hardened. His penis filled and pulsed against his jeans.
    Her sigh urged him to rush but he wanted to savor every moment. He opened her bra and drew the straps down her arms slowly revealing her breasts. He cupped them. “You’re beautiful.” He bent his head and caressed each with his tongue and lips.
    Mark released her and unzipped his jeans and slid the zipper down. He eased them over his hips. His erection sprang free. Christa ran her hands over his chest and down his belly. She stroked him with a finger. “You’re magnificent.”
    Her words and the