Page 14 of Hades’ Revenge

When he grabbed my hips and slammed his chest against mine, I hooked my legs around his waist. He secured his muscular arms, holding me tight.

“I didn’t know who you were when I agreed to take my clothes off.” God help me, I still might have ended up here even if I had known. “But you knew who I was. Don’t you have any morals?”

“First, you want me to have manners, and now you want me to have morals?”

“It’s not that much to ask.”

“Some would say my morals are gray.” He smirked. “Let’s not get hung up on the godfather aspect. I haven’t been that to you in almost twenty years, but when I accepted the role, I vowed to look after you. I did that last night when I prevented you from being drugged and raped.”

“I appreciate that, but maybe we should leave it there.” I said the words but I didn’t mean them. I wanted to explore whatever brewed between us. “No good can come from this.”

“I couldn’t agree more.” He pressed his lips to the corner of my mouth. “I will wreck you.”

“How do you know I won’t destroy you first?” I brushed my trembling lips along his mouth as my heart pounded faster than when I crossed the finish line after a race.

“Is it a battle you’re looking for?” He navigated his hand up my side and to my breasts, twirling his finger around my nipple. “Because I’m pretty sure I’ll win the war.”

“Not if I strike first.” I gave into my desires, taking the chance I didn’t want to miss. I tilted my head, closed my eyes, and pushed my mouth against his, kissing him like I had imagined since first setting my sights on him last night. He had conquered my dreams, and now I wanted him to be my reality.

When I saw him glide across the club, oozing sex appeal and exuding a confident swagger reserved for powerful men who could have whatever they wanted, I had to be in his orbit. Greece was supposed to be my opportunity to become a woman and leave the college girl behind.

“Sebastian.” I moaned when he shifted his hips and rubbed his length against my slit. I tightened my legs around him and moved with him as a dizzying commotion filled my head.

He slid his hand from my breasts to my hair, gripping it hard and taking control of the kiss. Forcing his tongue inside my mouth, he relentlessly dominated the encounter. I’m here for it all.

His taut body pulsated against mine, rendering me helpless to his actions. I would have given into his every demand, surrendering to him in ways that I feared I could never recover from.

He broke the kiss with my hair still in his firm clutch, keeping my face steady as I gasped for air. His shaft was still wedged between my legs, holding me hostage. My insides ached for him to penetrate me, to take me, to claim me. To own me…

“You may have struck first, little minnow, but if we keep this up, I will be the one to deliver the final blow.” He released my hair. “We took this too far tonight. I can own that.”

I gazed down, feeling defeated.

“Look at me.” He grasped my chin and forced me to meet his gaze. “You don’t know what you’re getting yourself into.”

“This isn’t me,” I said. “I’ve never been this bold before. I don’t know what’s happening, but I don’t want to leave Greece and regret what could have been.”

I had never experienced this kind of intimacy with any man before. I had promised myself I would wait for the right moment, for the perfect guy. Was that guy supposed to be him?

“What are you trying to tell me?” He let go of my chin. “It’s best to be direct, so there are no misunderstandings.”

“I’ve never…” Why did this confession seem more difficult than any other? “I’ve been waiting and I don’t think I want to anymore.”

“You’re caught up in the moment. That’s the hardest regret to overcome, especially when the realization of what you’ve done sets in. Trust me, I know.”

“Do you think I'll be a regret to you?”

“I’ve done plenty in my life that I wish I hadn’t, but something tells me I would never feel anguish over you.”

“What are we going to do about this forbidden association?”

“Nothing tonight.”

“Why not?”

“Because if you believe I’m the one you’ve been waiting for, I’m going to give you an opportunity most people don’t get. I’m going to let you walk out of here tonight unscathed.” His sexy lips curved into an irresistible smile. “I’ll give you twenty-four hours to rethink this. You can decide if being with me is what you really want.”

Underneath that dark, mysterious exterior was a gentleman. Who knew?