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But for now, she let herself be content.
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The latest Indigo Lounge aircraft was the last word in aviation perfection.Even to Bethany’s untrained eye, the plane had been built to a stunning specification that made her want to caress it.
“Wow.”A sense of déjà vu washed over her as she stared up at the indigo-trimmed plane.Was it really a mere three weeks ago that she’d arrived here and placed herself in Zach’s intense sphere?
“What are you thinking?”he rasped in her ear.
She turned to face him in the cavernous private hangar.Even in the large space, she felt a sharp connection with him.The crew who were working on readying the plane avoided them, hurrying about their duties.
He stared down at her with a mixture of possessiveness, blatant sexual interest and that touch of anxiety she felt deep within her own soul.
“I’m checking out your plane.And reliving the moment we met three weeks ago.”
His fingers curled over her nape, and she settled her hands on his chest.His heartbeat was just as erratic as hers.
“Do you have any regrets about that day?”The anxiety had risen a notch.
Before the incident in his bathroom this morning when she’d witnessed a different Zach, she would’ve been torn about her answer.“No,” she replied.“No regrets.”
She realized he’d been holding his breath when he exhaled noisily.Tugging her closer, he touched his forehead to hers, his eyes dark and turbulent with intense feelings.“You don’t know how happy I am to hear that.”
Unable to resist, she pressed her mouth to his.“I think I can probably guess.”
He deepened the kiss for a few seconds before he lifted his head.“Time for your tour.”He tugged her to the bottom of the steps and motioned her ahead of him.“After you.”
She raised a brow.“Are you sure?”
“Am I sure I’ll survive watching your sexy ass bounce in front of me?Probably not.But I can’t think of a better way to die.”
She laughed and took the first step.Looking over her shoulder, she took the next step with an exaggerated sway of her hips.
His dark laugh followed a groan.“Revel in your power, Peaches.You’ve more than earned it.”
The moment she stepped onto the plane, a different kind of pleasure permeated her senses.If she’d thought the previous Indigo Lounge plane was breathtaking, the vision spread before her took that concept to a whole new level.
The reception area was much larger than before, but with the same indigo theme that stamped its authority and brand over the space.
Stylish, strategically placed LED and chrome lights shone from the towering ceiling, casting subtle light and shade over the luxurious silk and leather seats and gleaming surfaces.Even though it was large enough to hold fifty people, the area had an intimate ambience, which immediately set a guest at ease.
The central suspended glass staircase leading to the upper floor had a glassed-off area, over which a solid see-through glass bar had been set.
She reached the top of the stairs, turned around and gasped.On both sides of the bar, balconies with short poles protruded from the walls, from which hung restraining hooks and leather-studded cuffs.
With a hand on her back, Zach guided her to one of the hooks.She traced a finger over one cuff.
Zach’s breath brushed her ear before he spoke.“For those with a voyeuristic bent.Which rules us out.I’d maim anyone who attempted to see you naked.”
She shivered at his dark tone but couldn’t pull her gaze from the hooks and leather.The idea that people wanted to be seen fucking both alarmed and excited her at the same time.She didn’t think she would ever be brave enough to even contemplate it for a second.
“What are you thinking?”he asked.
“That human sexuality is an intriguing thing.It’s amazing how a bunch of chemicals can cause such a strong reaction.”
She heard his breath catch, but when she looked up, his face was expressionless.“Or it could be as simple as being in the right place at the right time to find your right person.”
“People spend lifetimes trying to find the right person.Most people fail or end up with the wrong person.”