Fresh Temptation

single.”
    Victor produced a sarcastic laugh. “Unless she’s willing to move to a five thousand acre ranch in Texas, there’s no reason to try. Ramon may be younger than me but he’s pretty set in his ways. Any woman who’ll take him on will have to accommodate him, trust me.”
    It’s a good thing Marcy loves a challenge, Cara thought, grinning. “So, do you miss the ranch? You spoke of it so fondly.”
    “I have good memories there and it will always be a very special place to me. But I wouldn’t say I miss it. I like living in the city.”
    “Were you serious about taking me and Isaac there to visit?”
    “Maybe.” He smiled. “We’ll see what happens, I guess.”
    The elevator stopped at their floor. Victor took Cara’s hand and led her into the hallway, then to the rooms they reserved for the night.
    They stood hand in hand, staring at the two doors.
    “So.” Cara gulped. “Is this where we part ways?”
    Victor looked at her like she was crazy. “Are you kidding me? How many times today have I told you what I wanna do to you when I get you alone in the hotel?”
    “Then why’d we get two rooms? I don’t understand.”
    “Oh, silly girl. It’s all for show. The ladies in accounting would have a field day if they saw the expense reports for this trip and there’s only one hotel room.”
    Cara let out the breath she didn’t realize she had been holding. “Okay. I probably should’ve realized that. I feel so stupid now.”
    “You’re not stupid, Cara.”
    “I think maybe I was just afraid to get my hopes up. I didn’t know if our night together was a sure thing or not.”
    Victor threw his head back with a gentle laugh, then put his hands on her face. “ Mi querida , tonight is definitely a sure thing.”
    With that, he overtook her mouth with a hard kiss. One that he had fantasized about giving her for hours. Several times today he had taken a private moment to kiss her, but not like this. It was almost time to take her to bed where he could have her and be completely unrestrained. Give in to his urges.
    When he pulled away, he stroked her cheek and said, “Let’s get your luggage out of your room now and put it in mine.”
    Cara shyly bit her lip. “Actually, do you think I could go to my room and freshen up for a minute? I just want everything to be perfect.”
    “Hmm.” Victor thought about it for a second. “Fine. Whatever makes you comfortable. But I have a request.”
    “Okay…”
    “There should be a robe in your closet, compliments of the hotel. Wear it.” He gave her lips a light kiss. “And nothing else.”
    Cara’s eyes grew wide. “Nothing else?”
    “No,” he whispered. “Now go in there and get ready. I’ll knock on your door in fifteen minutes. Does that give you enough time?”
    Cara swallowed, hard. “Yeah. I think so.”
    “Good.” He kissed her once more then reached into his pocket for his key card. “Now, hurry. I’ll be there in fifteen minutes. And I’m always prompt.” He flashed one last smile then disappeared into his room.
    Nervous, Cara fumbled in her purse for the key. Naked? Completely naked? Hopefully we can leave the lights off .
    Ten minutes later, Cara was drying herself off after the quickest shower of her lifetime. She used the complimentary hair dryer to dry the wispy hairs that had gotten damp in spite of her shower cap.
    She took several deep breaths to calm herself down. She wanted this, there was no question about it. Being with him again was all she could think about after their encounter on the plane earlier today. Maybe it was the surprise of it all, or the fact that she was still mostly clothed at the time, but now she felt a million times more vulnerable. Tonight, she was the object of his desire, and she knew it. The thought of it filled her with a mix of emotions ranging from elation to dread. Hopefully once she was in his arms again, the dread would disappear. Victor had made her feel beautiful today. Who was she to tell him he was wrong?
    Five minutes later, after brushing her teeth and spritzing herself with just the right amount of perfume, she heard a knock at the door.
    She took another deep breath then opened the closet door and reached for the robe. She quickly slipped it on and tightened the belt around her waist, tying a loose knot.
    Cara turned off the light switch and pulled the door open.
    “Hello there,” she said.
    Victor unconsciously licked his lips when he saw her. He had left his jacket