Page 64 of Chasing Stripes (Enchanted Falls #3)

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S omething about being near Bartek woke her inner sexual needs and called forth her confidence to a whole new level. She felt powerful and in charge, but she felt vulnerable too.

This is crazy. Artemis let out a breathy gasp.

Bartek grabbed the back of her neck. His touch sent warmth flowing through her.

She kissed him harder and bit his lower lip playfully as a low growl emanated from her throat.

She felt his lips smile against hers as he pulled away, but just enough for his lips to speak.

“I hope that wasn’t a warning because I don’t think I could heed it even if it was.” His breath was warm on her face and smelled inviting, drawing her in closer.

This tiger had absolute power over her.

“Oh, you would definitely know if it was.” She smiled as she pressed her lips against his again.

The sun had set and the sky was dark, but Artemis never had seen anything brighter. This was her mate and she was ready to give herself to him in every way, ready or not.

Bartek’s hand moved from her neck to her back, exploring her body slowly. His fingers paused at the zipper of her dress.

She wanted to laugh at the hesitation she felt from him. Instead, she ran her hands up his thighs, encouraging him to make the move he wanted. Artemis wasn’t going to reject him, not anymore.

He hardened at her gesture and unzipped her dress.

The cool air alerted her to just how warm Bartek had made her, but it was welcome. It added to her already sensitive flesh and the electricity that bounced off the nerve endings. She had never been more alert to someone’s touch.

His fingers grazed her back as he slowly unzipped to her hips. He hardened more beneath her hands as he touched her bare skin.

Artemis felt the large bulge suffocating in his pants. She wanted to free it from its bondage and see it or herself.

She gently rubbed him to encourage what was in store for him.

Bartek ran his fingers back up her spine and expertly unhooked her bra.

Bartek kissed her jaw then her neck. Artemis rolled her head to the side to expose one of her most vulnerable spots to him, letting him nip her.

She undid his pants and slipped her hand in to feel his member.

He pulled her dress straps off her shoulders causing her breasts to pop out over the top.

Artemis’s nipples stiffened as they came in contact with the cool air. And Bartek’s thumbs.

She loved how Bartek also seemed to admire her natural assets.

He pulled her dress down to her waist and cupped her breasts in his hands. She wanted his mouth on them. To warm them and fill her with even more need than she already had for him.

It was addictive to be this turned on. Part of her couldn’t wait to climax while the other part wanted the stimulation to last as long as it could.

Artemis stroked him a little faster and Bartek took the bait.

He put his face in between them and pushed them together around his face. Artemis leaned further into him, her grip tightening slightly as she continued to stroke him.

Bartek put one nipple into his mouth and sucked hard at first, almost to the point of pain, but the pleasure was greater.

Artemis moaned and her head rolled back. She kept her hand deep in his pants but the sensation caused her to pause for a moment.

“Ahh, yes.”

His tongue licked her nipple. He went back and forth from one nipple to the other as her moans encouraged him. Her hand moved faster and faster inside his pants.

She was conscious then of how wet and sticky her inner thighs were. All she wanted was to be naked against Bartek’s hard, hot body.

She’d had enough.

Artemis lifted her hands out of his drawers and undid the top button of his shirt. Then, she pulled on the bottom and lifted it over his head.

She tossed it aside and took in his toned, muscular body.