Dahlia Rose The Right Christmas (pdf)

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Zariya rubbed her head against his hand. Promise?
It s a definite promise, Patrick replied.
She held out her hands to him. Take me to bed, Patrick.
He groaned. Don t say it like that, baby, please. It s going to be hard
enough sleeping.
He lifted her and took her upstairs, and while she settled in between the
warms sheets, she had no problem sharing a few more sultry kisses that made
it more difficult for him to leave.
Stay with me, Zariya asked. Hold me until I fall asleep.
I don t know if I can just hold you, Zariya, he admitted.
She looked up at him, and for the first time in her life felt the urge to
open herself up. Please, Patrick, I m so tired of being alone, tired of being
strong all the time. I want to lay in your arms and feel sane even if it s just for
a little while.
He nodded and kicked off his shoes before climbing into bed and under
the covers with her. He pulled her near, and Zariya snuggled close to his side.
His warmth comforted her with the steady beat of his heart and the way he
caressed the skin of her shoulder. There were so many times even when she
was among friends in New York that she felt like one woman all by herself.
That was one of the main reasons she wanted to go back the city. At least she
would be alone in a crowd and could pretend that it wasn t so bad. It s
amazing that in the middle of nowhere in his arms that feeling has simply erased. It was
one of the last thoughts she had before her still recuperating body gave in to
its tiredness, and she fell asleep. More than once she turned in the night and
drowsily felt his body turn with her. Sleep claimed her once more, and she
was spooned against his body. Maybe he didn t want to be alone either.
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The restless energy inside her was due in part to the hungry looks Patrick
gave her. Each time he brought her anything. His eyes smoldered in her
direction, and his hands lingered on hers. When he kissed her the passion
built until she could hardly stand it. He treated her like fine china, thinking
she was still fragile from being ill. Could he tell how much she wanted him,
to be writhing beneath him while they made love? He even made it a point to
shower when she was asleep so he would not be tempted. Oh he ll be tempted
all right. Sometimes a woman has to do what a woman has to do, she thought with a
smirk. And set about the task of showing Patrick exactly how much woman
she was.
She took a quick shower while he was outside, and Zariya put on the lacy
white panties and bra that was in her bag. She thought vaguely about her lack
of packing to go to New York. Her excitement about shopping and being
among friends outweighed her necessity for actual clothes. She would have
hit the stores as soon as she got there. Next time she would not make that
same mistake. She went downstairs, and excitement made her knees tremble
along with a bit of uncertainty. Maybe he didn t want her after all and he was
just toying with her. Zariya knew she couldn t stop now when she threw a
few more split logs on the fire. She settled on the thick afghan she spread on
the carpet in front of the fire to wait for him, and watched the snowflakes fall
heavily outside the window.
She heard his boots clump as he entered the kitchen and stomped the
excess snow from them. Zariya pressed her hand over her heart to stop the
nervous excitement. The door to the kitchen opened, and he came inside
taking off his coat, and draped it over the sofa. His eyes caught her in front
of the fireplace, and his face held a question even as she smiled. The desire
that she has seen in his eyes so often sparked to life while his gaze traveled
along her body.
What are you doing? His voice was husky.
Seducing you, she replied.
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This isn t a good idea. He used the excuse she expected. You re still
sick.
The thing is, Patrick I feel fine, actually energized, appetite back, and I
want you. She gave a nervous laugh. While I am an independent and
career-oriented woman, I don t have a lot of experience at this. I am kinda of
flying blind at this seduction thing. All I know is that I want you, and I want
you to teach me how it is to be loved by a man like you, please.
Without a word Patrick unbuttoned his shirt and stripped it from his
shoulders. He kicked off his boots and strode across the short distance to her
and fell to his knees. Patrick pulled her into his arms, and she could feel the
heat of his skin against hers before he took her lips in a frenzied kiss. Oh, yes,
this is what I want. It was a hazy thought before her head became muddled
with passion and hunger for more. Nothing felt as good as his lips on hers.
She felt his fingers deal with the catch of her bra, deftly freeing her breasts to
his touch. He cupped them and massaged them under his wide palm, and
Zariya moaned in pleasure. She held onto his broad shoulders as his mouth
moved down her neck to take her nipple into his mouth. Zariya cried out
when his hot mouth closed around the pert peek of her breasts. He held her
to him as he lay her down on to the blanket. Patrick s hard body covered
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