Colt exhaled a long slow breath. “He raped you?”
“I don’t know for sure. I didn’t go to the cops. I knew I’d lost my virginity, but I couldn’t remember anything about it.”
“Rohypnol, the date rape drug?”
“Looking back, yes, I think it was that, but I was only eighteen and didn’t know about such things then.” Kat remembered the utter feeling of loneliness that had descended on her afterward. “I left the store soon after the incident. I couldn’t stand working with him.”
“Why didn’t you come back home to Fairfax?”
“Things became complicated.”
Colt stroked a hand down her arm, and she turned into his embrace. Although her eyes were open, she could only just make out the outline of his shape in the darkness. Even though she couldn’t see him, she took great comfort from his nearness. He made her feel far safer than she’d ever felt before. “How complicated?” he asked eventually when the silence between them drifted into minutes.
The idea of continuing the conversation into the early hours of the morning just didn’t appeal to Kat. Her whole body felt stiff and not relaxed. Some things were best left unsaid. “I’ve kept to my side of the bargain, Colt. I don’t want to say anymore.”
“Okay, baby,” he whispered close to her ear. His hot breath fanned against her neck as he spoke. “I’ll hold you tonight. I’ll keep you safe.”
Kat closed her eyes and held her breath. She didn’t want to become emotional. She turned on her side and bit her bottom lip, holding everything in check. The past threatened to break through her defenses. The dam of indifference she’d placed in her heart almost crumbled. In silent determination, she clenched her fists into tight balls. Her self-control hardened as a tear slid down her cheek and fell onto the pillow. Just because Colt had been nice to her, it didn’t mean she had to reveal all. Some things were best left unexplored. That way they couldn’t hurt you.
Colt’s strong arms wrapped around her and she melted back against his torso. “I’ll look after you, Kat. Nothing can harm you now.”
She breathed in. If only she could trust him enough to believe that. Life would be so simple.
Chapter Eight
Colt stared at the enigma that was Kat Masters. Her dark lashes curled down onto her cheeks, and her full, cherry-red lips were slightly parted. In sleep she looked so beautiful and calm. Yet, he knew from some of the things that she’d told him in the early hours of the morning that her apparent serenity was just a mask. It looked like she’d had a traumatic early life. He knew she’d gone to sleep barely holding back her tears. He figured Kat was damaged goods. A woman like her might never be able to trust him. Deep down, he guessed she thought all men were bastards.
Colt stroked a hand through her silky black locks that spilled across the pillow. They felt so soft and feminine against his flesh. He wanted to know everything about Kat, down to the smallest detail. If it were the last thing he did, he’d make sure he’d win her trust. How, he didn’t know, but he was determined to succeed.
He leaned forward and kissed her lips, then smiled as her eyes immediately flew wide open. Two beautiful hazel orbs stared right back at him. He could see the flecks of gold and green around the irises. “Hi, sleepyhead. I would have said good morning, but it’s way past noon.”
“Oh, what time is it?” Kat made to sit up, but he stopped her with a hand on her shoulder.
“There’s no need to get up, we’ve only had a few hours sleep. Why don’t you roll this way, I’ve something here that just won’t quit.” He pulled the covers back and then smoothed a condom down his erect shaft.
“My God, Colt, have you been hard all night?”
“You bet. I couldn’t help thinking of all the things I’m going to do to you in the coming weeks and months. It made sleeping almost impossible.” He grabbed her wrist, and she giggled as he lifted her onto his torso until she straddled him. “There’s no time to lose. I want to see you enjoy yourself. So come on, baby, this is all for you.”
He loved the look of happiness that spread on her face. For the time being, their lovemaking would be all about her gaining in confidence.
Her slim fingers lightly smoothed across his chest as she positioned herself over him. He gazed at her as she slid down the entire length of his erect penis. A raw, sexy moan escaped her lips as he filled her completely. When she bit on her bottom lip, he started rocking his hips, spearing his cock deep inside her, over and over again. If there was one thing in particular Colt prided himself on, it was his self-control. He had such stamina and sexual prowess that he could work his cock inside a woman for hours at a time without spilling his seed. He knew she’d have no problems climaxing. Any preconceived notions she still had about sex would now be blown away.
“What are you smiling at, Colt?”
“I was just thinking how very beautiful you look.” He raised his knees until his muscular thighs came into contact with her flawless back. “Lean back, I’ve got you.”
Kat complied. She stared into his eyes as he slowly lowered his knees halfway. Her whole body arched, her weight resting on her elbows. Now the angle of penetration would astound her. He glanced down, watching his own body where it joined so intimately with hers. The hairs on his chest and a slight shimmer of sweat caught in the light coming from the window. His cock glistened with her feminine juices as he thrust repeatedly inside her. Thanks to her new, reclined position, he could see the underside of her large breasts and the rose-pink nipples, now peaked and thrusting upward with her growing arousal. He rocked his hips into hers, enjoying the soft mews that fell from her parted lips as he impaled her with his cock.
Her pussy clamped around his shaft as he slid repeatedly inside her. “Don’t stop, Colt,” she breathlessly whispered.
“You bet, baby.” He thrust inside her, lifting his hips to hers.
“Oh…” Her lips parted, and she moaned with pure pleasure as he thrust again. Her breasts heaved with her increased breathing. Her hands fisted into tight balls and she licked her lips. He knew she was close. She dug her nails into the duvet and grasped it firmly in her fingers. “Colt, it’s…” Her words trailed away as she climaxed in whimpers of delight. The muscles of her stomach undulated with her intense enjoyment. He could feel her pussy tighten repeatedly around his hard cock until she collapsed breathless back against his legs.
“That was amazing, Colt,” she eventually said as she gasped for air.
With no time to lose, he urged, “Roll onto your knees.” She did as he ordered, kneeling in front of him. He rubbed his hands over the delicious swell of her butt that rose before him. Smoothing his palms over the two peachy globes until he rubbed his fingers into the creamy cleft. To judge her reaction, he pressed a finger to her cute puckered hole. She tensed immediately. He guessed she’d never been touched there before. “Have you ever had a man make love to your ass?”
She shook her head. “No,” she answered meekly. “I don’t think it would be that pleasant.”
“If you’re with the right man, it can be a very pleasurable experience, Kat.”
“I’m not sure I can believe that.”
“Not today, but one day soon I’ll introduce you to it. In the meantime I think you’ll like this.” He guided his erect cock to her juicy pussy and entered her slowly from behind. Due to her recent orgasm, she was even tighter around his dick. That was one good reason for pleasuring a woman first.
He grabbed her hips and began pumping inside her again. Each thrust, each delicious lunge elicited a moan of pleasure from her lips.
He stroked her clit using his fingers to caress her sensitive nub. He worked his cock inside her from base to tip, rubbing the entire length over the sweet spot inside her.
“Colt, oh…” She pressed her head to the mattress and grasped the duvet, twisting it in her fingers until the knuckles bared white. Moans of ecstasy tore from her lips as she climaxed again. “What’s happening to me?”
“I’ve found your G-spot.”
* * * *
Kat enjoyed a long soak in the bath. As she luxuriated in the warm, soapy water, she thought of Colt. It had been a new experience for her making love first thing in the morning. In the past it had been totally unsatisfactory and had taken place in an atmosphere of alcohol-induced bravado. It had been easy to kid herself she’d been having fun until the next day when the liquor had worn off. Sex had always been uninspired and left her feeling shortchanged. With Colt, it was totally different. Her whole body tingled with newfound energy. In total, she’d climaxed five times, one after the other. She smiled. Kat Masters had multiple orgasms. How cool was that?
When Colt entered the bathroom, she couldn’t stop staring at him. Just what was it that made him so different from the other men she’d known? Wearing blue jeans and a white T-shirt, he certainly displayed a presence that commanded her complete attention. His strong physique and handsome face just proved too irresistible to ignore. His sparkling blue eyes held hers as he smiled at her.