Mountain Dawn by Maureen Child

Author:Maureen Child [Child, Maureen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Author Published
Published: 2012-07-23T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

He caught her to him with a groan and pressed her body to his. Jacob's mouth covered hers, and Bridget's breath caught as his tongue coaxed her lips apart. There was no hesitation, no doubt. She clung to him and answered his unchecked passion eagerly.

When he pulled away from her, Bridget sighed a protest, but he had no intention of stopping. Instead, he turned his lips to the soft flesh of her neck. Goose bumps sped down her spine in response to the damp warmth of his kisses.

Still holding her tight, Jacob rose to his feet and carried her the short distance to her room on the far side of the cabin. In the firelight's soft glow she saw his features soften into shades of anticipation… hunger. Burrowing up against his chest, Bridget felt the familiar curl of desire begin its course through her body. Her heartbeat quickened, breathing grew more difficult, and her flesh became so sensitive to his touch it was almost painful to bear.

The lamp on a small table beside her bed was still burning, its wick turned low. In the soft, indistinct light Jacob crossed to the wide rope bed and stopped beside it. Gently he set Bridget on her feet. He cupped her face as he lowered his mouth to hers once more. His kiss was feather soft, his lips merely teasing hers.

When her breath left her on a sigh, Jacob moved his fingers to the buttons of her shirtwaist. Deftly he pushed the tiny buttons free, his gaze feasting on her body as, inch by inch, her smooth flesh was exposed to him. Slowly, then, he pushed the pale ivory fabric over her shoulders.

Bridget, embarrassment warring with desire, stood completely still under his gentle attentions. He tenderly brushed her shoulders with his lips, each in turn, and she tilted her head, giving him her silent assent. She looked up at him then and knew the desire in his eyes was reflected in her own. Boldly she reached for him and quickly undid the buttons of his shirt. As each popped free, her hands explored the muscled breadth of him, stroking the coarse brown curls that covered his heated flesh. She felt his breath catch when she skimmed over a flat dark nipple with her nail. Cautiously she repeated the action and was rewarded when he groaned and caught her to him.

He bent down, grabbed the edge of the flowered quilt, and tossed it to the foot of the bed. Gently, then, he lowered her to the sweet-smelling sheets and stretched out beside her. He pulled the edge of her chemise aside, baring her breasts to his view. He paused then, and Bridget hesitantly opened her eyes. Jacob met her gaze and smiled softly.

“You are so beautiful, Bridget," he whispered before placing a reverent kiss to her lips. "More beautiful than I'd ever imagined."

Warmth rushed through her, and she kept her eyes on him as he shifted position slightly. His strong hands moved over her skin, igniting a fire that quickly threatened to consume her.

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