But her doubts had disappeared as Shamus talked about her appearance. It wasn't what he'd said, so much as the way he'd looked at her while he'd said it. His body's reaction spoke for itself. The man wanted her. That was enough for her. For now, a voice echoed in the back of her mind.

Pushing all thoughts aside, she turned her concentration to the man lying next to her. His body was large and firm, radiating enough heat to keep her warm even though they were lying on top of the covers. She glanced over at the bedside table and counted again. Three. He'd brought three condoms. She hoped they used all of them.

Shamus leaned down and kissed her then. It was a soft brush of his mouth against hers. She moaned and parted her lips and he delved inside. His tongue twined with hers, tasting and retreating, coaxing her to follow. And she did. His mouth was warm and inviting. Taking her time, she explored, running her tongue over his teeth, feeling the sharp edges. He growled and plunged his tongue back into her mouth, practically devouring her with his kiss.

Her hands clung to his shoulders. Her head began to spin. The muscles beneath her palms jumped as he shifted until he was leaning partly over her.

One large hand cupped her breast, his thumb tracing the distended nipple. Even that simple touch had her gasping for breath. It was if her entire body was tuned to his, wanting what he wanted, needing what he needed.

Shamus pulled his lips from hers and left a trail of hot kisses across her cheek and down her neck. The slight scratch of his five o'clock shadow just heightened the sensation as the stubble brushed over her skin.

His tongue traced her collarbone before dipping lower. He nuzzled her cleavage before sliding to one side to lap at her nipple. The bud tightened even more, causing her womb to contract. She could feel the dampness between her thighs, her body preparing to accept him. An ache started deep in her core and grew with each passing second.

She could feel the throb of his erection pressed tight against her outer thigh. Desire flared to a fevered pitch inside her. “Shamus,” she groaned, clutching at his back and shoulders. He plucked at one of her nipples with his fingers and laved the other one with his tongue. Her nails dug into his skin.

She arched her hips upward, needing him to touch her. Never had she felt this empty before. Cyndi almost cried out with relief when his hand slid from her breast and traveled down her stomach, over her belly, and lower.

His hand slid beneath her panties, sifting through her pubic hair. The thin material was pushed lower, his fingers slid over her slick folds. A low keening sound broke from her lips as he pressed two fingers into her core, not stopping until they were deep inside her.

Cyndi panted hard, breathing almost impossible at this point. Every muscle in her body was coiled tight. Shamus shifted his fingers to the edge of her opening and plunged forward again. She tilted her head back as her hips thrust upward to meet him. Her body exploded.

She cried out, spasms of pleasure rocking her, losing herself in the overwhelming sensation as Shamus continued to pump his fingers in and out of her core. Just when she thought she couldn't take any more, Shamus slowed his motions. He withdrew his fingers and leaned back to stare down at her. His lips were moist, his eyes dark with lust.

"Mmm.” She'd meant to say something intelligent, but couldn't get any words out. She stretched, her toes curling into the mattress. She felt good. Better than good. She felt amazing.

A strand of hair was plastered across her forehead and Shamus tenderly brushed it away. “Feel good?"

"Mmm,” she said again.

He smiled, a slightly wicked and sexy smile. “We're just getting started."

She gasped as he kissed her stomach and shifted lower on the bed. He nipped at her hipbones, continuing his downward journey. A moment ago, she'd felt totally sated. Now, desire flared to life again.

He hooked his thumbs in the waistband of her panties and tugged them down over her legs and off. She couldn't suppress a moan when he sat on his haunches between her legs, staring down at her. “Part your legs. I want to see you. I'll bet you're all soft and wet and pink."

She shivered, his earthy words heightened her growing desire. Widening her legs, she dug her feet into the mattress and undulated her hips. She felt wild and wanton and every inch a desirable woman. Shamus had given her this precious gift, and she wanted him to know how much she appreciated it.

"Oh, yeah.” He hooked his arms beneath her thighs and lifted her. She could feel his breath on her sensitive skin and her eyes fluttered closed in anticipation. “No. Open them.” She forced her eyes open. “I want you to watch me eat you up.” Holding her gaze with his, he lowered his head.

As Cyndi watched, he licked up one side and down the other before burying his face in her mound. She tried to move, but he held her tight. His tongue traced around her swollen clitoris, but never touching the bundle of nerves. She moaned again, feeling another orgasm building inside her.

Shamus shifted his attention lower, tracing the outline of her opening with his tongue. Cyndi could feel beads of sweat trickling down her temple, her entire body heated to the point of combustion.

Reaching down, she buried her fingers in his long hair, tugging him back to where she needed him most. He laughed, and then lapped at her clit. Cyndi cried out. She was so close. So very close. One more lick.

Shamus stopped and pulled back.

Cyndi tried to keep him there, tugging on his hair, but it was no use. She thumped her feet on the mattress. She was so close to coming. Her skin felt too tight for her body. Even the roots of her hair ached.

Reaching out, Shamus snagged one of the condoms from the table. He ripped open the packet and had the condom smoothed over his erection within seconds. He stared down at her, lust blazing from his eyes. “Turn over on your hands and knees."

Her stomach did a little flip. She'd never made love like this before. The position left a woman vulnerable. But this was Shamus and she trusted him. Rolling to the side, she came up on her hands and knees in front of him.

He moved into position behind her, his heavier, hairier legs, pressing hers open. She felt the head of his cock pressing into her opening, stretching the muscles as he surged forward. Catching the nape of her neck with his teeth, he nipped. Her body jerked, and he laved the small sting with his tongue.

He was large and it had been quite a long time for her—years in fact. But he took his time and her body stretched to accommodate his girth and length. Cyndi was gasping for breath, her entire body covered in a sheen of sweat by the time he was seated to the hilt, his hands planted on the mattress, his back covering hers.

Shamus held himself still, allowing her time to get used to him. “Better?” he asked, kissing her shoulder. She could feel his heart pounding against her back. His cock was throbbing inside her, the beat a primal rhythm that stirred her blood.

Cyndi pulled her hips forward and then pressed back. The slight rocking motion had them both groaning.

"I'll take that as a yes,” he gritted out. Grabbing her hips in both hands and began to slowly thrust in and out. He stretched her inner muscles in a delicious way as he continued to pump his hips.

Her breasts swayed with each stroke, swollen and heavy. She pushed her bottom back to meet each thrust. The motion grew faster and harder, their skin slapping together.

"Close,” she gasped.

Shamus banded one arm around her waist, hammering his hips against hers. His free hand dipped between her thighs and stroked her clitoris. Cyndi screamed. She came so hard she swore she saw stars. Breathing was impossible.

She felt Shamus stiffen, heard his yell of release. His cock seemed to expand, jerking within her. The condom caught the flood of his semen, but she could still feel the heat inside her. It set off another series of spasms in her body. Her inner muscles rippled, milking his erection hard.

He groaned and leaned heavily against her. She collapsed onto the mattress, her heart pounding so hard that she couldn't hear. Locked in a bubble of sensual pleasure, she concentrated on taking one breath and then another.

Shamus levered himself up and slowly pulled away. Her inner muscles protested, grasping at him as he withdrew. “Damn,” he fell down on the mattress beside her, burying his face in the pillow.

Cyndi couldn't even form a thought, let alone speak. She managed to roll over onto her side when she felt the bed shift. As Shamus walked toward the bathroom, she admired the view. The man had a first-class ass.

When he disappeared into the bathroom, she closed her eyes and wallowed in the sensations coursing through her body. She'd had three orgasms today. Three! One at lunchtime, and two more now. For a woman who'd never had an orgasm not induced by her vibrator, this had been a landmark day.

She heard Shamus come out of the bathroom, but didn't open her eyes. Would he leave now? She wasn't really sure. The confidence that had carried her through while they were making love was beginning to slip away.

The mattress dipped, and her eyes flew open when she felt a warm dampness between her legs. Shamus was calmly washing her with a washcloth he'd gotten in the bathroom. She could feel her cheeks getting warm, but before she could summon a protest, he was finished.

Tossing the washcloth on the bedside table, he pulled back the covers, lifting her enough to slide her beneath them. Then he joined her, tugging her into his arms. She rested easily in the curve of his shoulder as if she'd been doing it her entire life.