What He Desires by Violet Haze Read Free Book Online Page B

about.
    And why it was taking so long for him to return.
    ~*~
    We’re in a room all alone, the sounds of laughter and music floating through the closed door.
    He turns from the fireplace and grins at me. “You look beautiful this evening. I wish we were truly alone, instead of hiding in this room. I want nothing more than to know what you look like naked underneath that dress.”
    “You know my papa would never allow that,” I say with a smile of my own. “You must marry me if you wish such a thing.”
    He stalks toward me, his beautiful dark gaze never leaving my silver and blue eyes. When he reaches me, he gathers me in his arms, his lips crushing mine.
    I know it’s improper yet I cannot help but to return his kiss with equal passion.
    Ever since we’d met a few weeks ago, we’d been unable to stay apart. Every dance or gathering we both attended was spent in each others arms in some room far from the others.
    We are bound to get caught, but I am unable to care.
    I know he’s the one for me. And he knows that I am the one for him.
    Now we just needed our mothers and fathers to agree.
    He kept saying he waited for the right time, and that time had not yet come.
    At the discreet knock on the door, his lips left mine as we sprung away from each other.
    “Come in,” he commands.
    The door opens and my sister slips inside, a mischievous look in her blue eyes as she scrutinizes our closeness. I know she won’t tell though; after all, she’s the one who procures us the ability to have our stolen moments together. Newly married herself, I knew she was paying me back for all the occasions I’d helped her get some alone time with her husband.
    “We must go,” she says, voice low as she focuses on me. “You’ve been gone too long; mama and papa are getting suspicious. Say your farewells until another time.”
    “Theo,” I murmur as he envelops me in his arms once more. “I shall miss you, so much.”
    “And I you, Josie.” He kisses my lips softly, then releases me with a sigh. “Until next time.”
    He nods at my sister as he heads to the door and exits, shutting the door behind him.
    “He will have to ask mama and papa soon.” I turn to the mirror to make sure all is as it should be. “I cannot stand this. He is all I want and I am what he desires. We shall be together even if I must run away!”
    My sister shakes her head. “Be patient. You know he adores you. He will ask them soon, I’m sure of it.”
    As we exit the room to return to the party, I’m sure he will too.
    ~*~
    “Joce?”
    My eyes flutter open as his hand touches my face. Tobias is blocking the light as he stands above me.
    I lick my lips, frowning. “I must’ve fell asleep. What time is it?”
    “Ten. I didn’t want to wake you, but we have to leave.”
    At that, I’m alert once more. That’s when I notice the banked frustration in his eyes.
    “What’s wrong?”
    He takes a step back as I sit up, removing his hand from my face and running it through his hair. “I need to go out of town. One of the businesses I acquired weeks ago is having issues I have to deal with in person.”
    “Oh, I see.” I slide out from under the blankets and stand up. “How long?”
    “A week.” He turns around and picks up his bag with a weary sigh. “Maybe two. I’ll know more when I get there.”
    Fuck.
    A week or two without him? Okay. It’s not like I’m in love or something.
    But no sex?
    I’m pretty sure I’ll die without it.
    I don’t say that though. Instead, I voice a complaint that is completely legitimate for a person who isn’t me.
    “A week or two? That’ll keep you gone up until the wedding, meaning I have to plan it all.” I cross my arms over my chest. “Nice timing.”
    He turns and walks toward me.
    “I don’t want to leave.” He tugs me against him, wrapping his arms around my waist. “A week or two without fucking you may kill me.”
    “Really?”
    I can’t hide my disbelief. I know the sex is great, but I