Under Pressure [IAD Agency] (Siren Publishing Classic)

didn’t talk much, and he was struggling to find something to say.
    Bella laughed at his expression. “I didn’t mean now, silly.”
    Tonight had been so surreal. She could hardly believe that she was sitting here in her bedroom with Jason. He was so big, so strong, so handsome that he took her breath away. With the knowledge that he knew everything about what had happened to her, a peace settled over her. He knew, and yet here he was. He knew, and he still wanted her. Nothing could have assured her more than seeing him look at her with the same desire she had seen before he knew the truth about her.
    Taking a deep breath, Bella rose from the bed to stand in front of him between his knees. She grabbed the hem of her shirt in her hands and hesitated. Jason’s gaze was tender and encouraging as she gathered her courage and pulled it off, baring herself to him. She held her breath as Jason’s eyes swept over her.
    She was perfect. Her full lush breasts were practically spilling out of a delicate lace bra she wore. He knew just by looking at her that she would fit perfectly in his large hands. Her creamy skin made him itch to touch, but his gaze moved lower. His hand reached out to brush up against the scars marring her lower abdomen where the knife wounds had healed but still puckered her skin. She sucked in a sharp breath as his fingertips made contact with her skin.
    He looked up quickly but relaxed again when he saw no fear in her gaze. “There’s my brave, beautiful lass,” he murmured, pulling her closer to him so his lips touched each scar on her trembling stomach. Her hands came up to lace into his hair, holding his head to her as a shudder racked her body. She pulled the tie binding his hair back as she sank her hands into his raven locks and ran her fingers through.
    He leaned back to look into her eyes as he reached around her back to unclasp her bra. His eyes had darkened with desire, and they held her mesmerized. His breath was let out on a groan as the satin and lace slid off to expose her bare breasts to him. “So pretty, sweet lass, you’re beautiful.”
    Her generous breasts fit his hands perfectly as he rubbed his thumbs over each pert, rosy nipple. They were tight, exposed to the cool air, and Jason wanted to suck them in his mouth. He leaned forward slowly and stroked his tongue over her right nipple, making it tighten even more like a ripe berry ready for plucking. He did the same to her other breast and wanted to growl with satisfaction when he felt her body shudder again. She was breathtaking, so strong, so brave standing before him, baring herself to him.
    He was hard as granite, his cock all but screaming for release from the confining pants he wore to sink into her heat over and over again, but he contented himself with continuing to run his hands up and down her back while he laved her nipples with soft kisses.
    He wanted to chase her fears away, completely ashamed now at how he had taken her that first time. He had a lot to make up for. He wanted her to shake with need for him. He needed her to be soaked with her own cream before he slid himself into her soft flesh. He remembered how hot and wet and so damn tight she was.
    Her petite body deserved to be worshiped from head to toe. He wanted to pleasure her over and over again until she could barely remember her own name, but not tonight. Looking back up to her face, he noticed the fatigue warring with the desire in her eyes. He needed to go slow. She needed him to go slow.
    His muscles tightened as he restrained himself.
    “Tonight was hard on you, love. I want you. God, how I want you. But I want you rested and your mind clear, not half asleep and burdened from the emotional rush tonight. Come with me.”

Chapter Eleven
     
    Jason took great care to be gentle as he stood up and pulled Bella toward the bathroom. Pushing her against the counter, he reached down to undo the button of her jeans. He slowly lowered the zipper and pushed the material down her thighs along with her panties, careful to keep his eyes on hers instead of looking down to her flesh.
    Bella’s eyes were confused, uncertain as she stared back at him.
    “Shh, just let me take care of you, baby,” Jason whispered tenderly as he easily lifted her out of the jeans now lying discarded on the floor. He set her down outside of the large shower and turned the water on waiting for just the right temperature. He made quick work at getting rid of his own clothing, and