Chapter 27

I sat across from Alex, trying my best to concentrate on his words. He was saying something about the hotel. I nodded my head, said a few “uh-huhs,” while staring at his lips. Those sexy lips. I imagined those lips kissing my entire body, ravaging me.

“Katherine?”

“Yes?” I responded, blinking, jerked out of my fantasy.

“Are you okay?” Alex asked. “You seem like you’ve got something on your mind.”

“Do I? No, I’m fine.” I take a sip of water, clearing my throat.

We were having dinner together at a beautiful restaurant overlooking the Thames River. I was enjoying the meal, and, of course, Alex’s company. But all I could think about was how much I wanted to be alone with Alex – wanting to kiss his lips, caress his body. I wanted him all over me. Inside me.

He inched his chair closer to me, leaning in. “I think I know what’s on your mind,” he whispered, lightly kissing my earlobe.

“Oh, do you?” I said, the touch of his lips sending a hot flash through me. Feeling bold, I put my hand on his thigh, gently caressing it under the table. Slowly, I inch my way farther up.

“You shouldn’t do that,” said Alex. He takes a long sip of his whiskey, not taking his eyes off me.

“Why not?” I ask with a sultry smile.

He leans in, whispers into my ear, “Because you’re turning me on, and I’ll just have to fuck you right here.”

“Well, we wouldn’t want that, now would we?” I say, my voice husky with desire.

We leave the restaurant, both of us ready to tear each other’s clothes off, and head back to Alex’s place.

“Would you like something to drink?” he asks, as I stand in the living room, admiring the city view.

“A glass of white wine, please.”

Alex walks over, handing me the glass of wine. Taking a sip, I smile at him, and turn back to the twinkling lights of the city.

“It’s beautiful,” Alex says, nodding towards the view.

“Yes, it’s stunning. I love this view. And this city.”

Alex smiles at me, his blue eyes lighting up. “I knew you’d grow to really like London. It’s an amazing city. I love it.”

“I’m really happy here,” I reply, taking another sip of the wine.

“I’m glad you’re happy. And I’m very happy that you’re here with me.” He takes my drink, placing it aside, taking my hands in his.

“Katherine, I want you to know something. I think you’re wonderful, you make me so happy. I don’t want anyone else. I want to be with you and only you.” Alex looks deep into my eyes, searching, waiting for my response.

My heart starts beating faster, feeling as though it going to jump out of my chest. I pull him closer to me, wrapping my arms around him. I breathe in deeply, his masculine scent exciting me and at the same time calming me.

“I feel the same way, Alex. I just want you. Only you.”

We kiss deeply, with an intensity that makes me ache with desire. I pull away, catching my breath. “I want you to make love to me. Now. Right now.”

Tearing his shirt off, I quickly unzip his pants, his hard cock popping out of his fly. Standing in front of the windows, the city of London spread out beneath us, I get down on my knees and take him in my mouth.

“Ahh…..yess,” Alex moans, placing his hand on the window for support.

Alex pulls me up and wraps his arms around me, his hands trailing down my back, down to my ass. He kisses me, his tongue exploring my mouth, darting in and out.

“I want you inside me, please,” I plead, breathlessly.

Alex takes my hand, attempting to lead me to the bedroom. I don’t budge. Instead, I quickly remove my panties, tossing them to the floor. Taking a step back from Alex, I hike my dress up around my waist, lean back, my ass pressed up against the cool window.

“Take me. Right here, right now.” I part my legs, giving him a nice view. I feel sexy and in control. It feels good.

Alex doesn’t hesitate. In an instant, he’s standing in between my legs, his body pressed against mine. My legs wrapped around his waist, his hands firmly planted on my ass, he growls, “Are you ready for me, baby?”

“Yesss…….now, I want you now,” I demand, desperately needing him.

Alex pushes inside me with a hard thrust, both of us moaning with desire.

“You feel so good,” I whisper in his ear, his thrusts getting quicker, harder, sending me into orbit.

“You’re gonna make me come,” I cry out, getting closer each second.

“Come for me, Katherine. I want you to.”

When he says my name, it’s too much, causing my body to convulse in orgasmic spasms. Alex follows seconds later, finding his release with each thrust into me.

Holding on to each other, our bodies still intertwined, Alex and I look deep into each other’s eyes, while catching our breath.

“That was incredible,” Alex says softly, gently kissing my bottom lip.

Later, we finally make our way to Alex’s bedroom. We lay atop the soft cotton bed sheets, basking in the afterglow of our lovemaking. Like a contented cat, I curl up bedside him and drift off into a deep sleep.

Alex awakes in the middle of the night, unable to sleep. He looks down at Katherine, watches her sleep for a few moments. He gently brushes a strand of hair off her face, careful not to disturb her.

He pads to the kitchen, gets a glass of water, and sits down at his desk. The Cosmo Hotel is in the final stages of construction. Alex is anxious for the property to be completed. Normally, he doesn’t look forward to the end of a project – he is usually so immersed in the process of building a hotel, that he is a bit saddened once it’s finished. Not this time, though. Everything is different now. Once the Cosmo Hotel is ready for operation, he and Katherine will return to his country estate for an extended holiday, Alex decides. Well, that is, if Katherine agrees to go, he muses.

He takes another gulp of water and walks to the living room, looks out at the night sky. Alex knew why he couldn’t sleep. It was Katherine. He was……well, he didn’t even want to form the words in his mind. It scared him to know he could feel so deeply for someone. Scared him and excited him at the same time.

Alex knew Katherine was the right woman for him. Kind, intelligent, and gorgeous all wrapped up in a sexy Southern package. He was ready for a real relationship. The one night stands, the flings, the skirt chasing – it was all a thing of the past.

Katherine was the center of his world now. He thought about his past, about MI-5, Michelle, his years wandering and drifting around, and how lost he felt. Alex knew he needed to tell Katherine everything, and he would. They would finish the Cosmo, return to his countryside home, and he would bear his heart and soul to her.

Alex, feeling more settled now, returns to bed, quietly crawling in beside Katherine. She was still sound asleep, breathing deeply. Alex turns to his side, spooning Katherine. Soon Alex drifts off, his mind at ease, ready to let go of his past, dreaming of his future.