Chapter 58
Evelyn's tear-filled eyes fluttered open. Her flushed cheeks burned as she stared at the imposing figure before her in utter bewilderment.
Dominic's smoldering gaze burned with raw intensity as he studied her face. The charged silence between them stretched unbearably long. Unable to decipher her thoughts, he pulled her close once more.
Evelyn gasped as she was swallowed whole by his demanding kiss.
Through half-lidded eyes, she traced the sharp angles of his aristocratic features - the proud nose, the pronounced brow that set him apart from ordinary men. Moonlight sculpted his devastating beauty into something almost supernatural.
His large hand cradled her head while the other tilted her chin upward. Fiery kisses trailed from her lips down her neck, branding each inch of exposed skin...
"Mmm..." Evelyn arched instinctively against him.
Dominic's moist lips left a searing path across her collarbone as his hands explored relentlessly.
The electric tension between them crackled dangerously.
Inexperienced in intimacy, Evelyn had only ever known Dominic's touch. He dominated her completely.
Her body responded against her will.
When she closed her eyes, his skillful tongue turned hers to liquid fire. Gasping for air, she pushed weakly against his granite chest.
Dominic captured her trembling hand, lacing their fingers together with possessive strength.
A dangerous heat pooled low in Evelyn's belly, terrifying in its intensity.
She tried to look away but found herself mesmerized by the sight of him devouring her lips.
His taste intoxicated her - minty freshness laced with something darker, more addictive...
The overwhelming sensations forced her eyes shut again. She surrendered completely to the mind-numbing pleasure.
Their passionate exchange grew increasingly feverish.
Thankfully, the tinted windows of his luxury car shielded them from prying eyes.
Dominic's ragged breathing filled the confined space.
His body's reaction pressed unmistakably against her.
"I...can't breathe..." Evelyn managed between kisses.
The night air sizzled between them, thick with unspoken desire. Their heated bodies fused together in the cramped backseat.
Evelyn felt herself losing control, shamefully craving more.
Dominic pulled her slender frame flush against him, guiding her arms around his waist.
Their entangled forms left no space for hesitation.
Like star-crossed lovers discovering passion for the first time, they teetered on the brink of madness. Evelyn's swollen lips stung from his relentless attention, the metallic tang of blood teasing her senses...
Panic surged through her. If this continued, he would consume her entirely.
"Did I hurt you?" Dominic's voice emerged rough and strained. His bloodshot eyes betrayed the effort of stopping himself mid-descent.
Evelyn avoided his gaze, fingertips brushing the scorching planes of his chest before jerking back from the heat.
Noticing her evasion, Dominic cupped her face gently. "Your heart's racing," he murmured against her lips.
Evelyn ducked her head in denial.
Dominic's predatory gaze contrasted sharply with Evelyn's dazed expression - a lion to his bewildered kitten.
"I...I should go." Evelyn longed to vanish into thin air.
As she exited the vehicle, several elderly neighbors turned curious eyes their way.
Dominic's long strides closed the distance instantly. One moment Evelyn walked alone; the next, she was swept off her feet.
"Put me down!" she shrieked.
Dangling over his shoulder, Evelyn flushed crimson.
The watching seniors shook their heads at the young couple's brazen display.
The car door swung open.
Evelyn found herself unceremoniously deposited inside.
Nosy neighbors strained to peer through the heavily tinted windows, seeing nothing.
Dominic gave no opportunity for protest as the engine roared to life.
"Seatbelt. Now." His growled command preceded a sharp turn that sent them speeding from the complex.
Trapped, Evelyn considered the unthinkable - jumping from a moving vehicle.
The Land Rover navigated side streets before stopping abruptly on a deserted road.
Evelyn's pulse quickened, remembering her class reunion tonight. Did Dominic have plans too? Perhaps attending a professor's birthday?
Dominic leaned back, eyes closed, breathing uneven. "Did you miss me?" The unexpected question hung between them.
Evelyn froze. Between her father's cancer diagnosis and Dominic's sudden reappearance, she hadn't allowed herself to think about his unexplained absence.
"I really must go." Deflection seemed safest.
Her hand found the door handle, only to be captured by Dominic's firm grip.
Heat radiated from his touch. Evelyn stared resolutely out the window, feeling his fingers tighten possessively.
Dominic studied her evasion with growing irritation. Her stubbornness tested his legendary temper.
"Come here." Without warning, he yanked her across the console.
Evelyn landed with a yelp against him, her face pressed against an unmistakable bulge.
Her eyelashes fluttered in shock.
Scarlet flooded her cheeks.
Dominic relished her weight against him. Desire coiled tight in his abdomen as his Adam's apple bobbed visibly. Her proximity ignited every nerve.
"Let go!" Evelyn squirmed.
Dominic held fast.
The friction of her movements against his arousal became unbearable. "I have a blind date in thirty minutes," she blurted, scrambling upright. "I'll be late."