Temptation (The Hunted, #1)

by Ivy Smoak

"Unfortunately, you'll need another of me for my thoughts."

"And so we have arrived," I mumbled.

"No need to beg for it, babe." He unbuttoned and unzipped his pants. He pushed me back down onto the bed and lifted my hands above my head, holding them firmly in place.

I pulled up my leg and kneed him in the groin. He rolled off of me, grabbing the spot I had hit.

"Um...no. You have the wrong person."

Lol

I liked the way my name rolled off his tongue.

Besides, you never know what you'll find during a long walk in the rain."

"I went for a walk in the rain with a stranger I met at a coffee shop."

"I didn't realize I had made an appearance in your dreams, Miss Taylor."

Miss Taylor, I hate to think that you make walking around in the middle of the night a habit. But if you find yourself alone in the rain again, please do not hesitate to call me if you feel you are in need of an escort. - J. H. 152-726-0133

I fell asleep thinking of Professor James Hunter kissing me under his umbrella.

No, I wasn't a bad girl, but I wanted to be bad for him.

"Trust me, you do," his response read.

I had never felt this primal before.

"I like when you call me Penny."

"You're wearing my sweater." "I've been told I look good in it."

Austin had nothing on Professor Hunter. If I could act sassy and confident and strong around him, then this should be a piece of cake.

"I can't seem to stop thinking about you," I whispered.

His kiss was full of passion, passion that he had been holding back just as much as I had. He pressed his body against mine and lightly pushed me so that my back was on the cold, wet steel of the car. He leaned into me. The contrast of the heat from his body and the coolness of the car sent a spark through me. I had never wanted someone so badly before. I let my hands wander beneath the back of his hoodie. His skin was so soft.

There was something between me and Professor Hunter that seemed so private.

Professor Hunter had an air of danger around him. He was intriguing because he terrified me.

But more often than not, if you choose to let them in, they'll inspire you in more ways than you can possibly imagine."

I had been lying to myself this whole time. I wasn't a good girl. I was bad. And boldness suddenly came easily to me. I reached up behind his neck and pulled his head down. Without hesitation, he tilted his head the rest of the way down and kissed me deeply. When our lips touched my whole body tingled. He placed his hands on my back and slowly let them drift to my ass. I loved his hands on me. He squeezed my ass hard and lifted me up. I wrapped my legs around him as he shoved my back against the adjacent wall. He buried his face in my neck and let his lips trace my collarbone. It sent shivers down my spine. I slid my fingers through his thick hair.

"Then punish me, Professor Hunter."

"You're going to want to scream," he whispered. "But don't make a sound."

"But you asked me to punish you."

I wouldn't resist his dominance again. I wanted him to own me.

I wanted him to claim every inch of my body.

He left me naked and alone in his office, more addicted to him than ever.

"You should see the look on your face, Penny. Who on earth are you talking to?!"

"If you don't do it, I'll text him for you."

Melissa gets on my nerves

"I don't know what I believe. But I know what I want."

"Because she didn't realize that she loved him yet."

"Because I can't stop thinking about you, Penny."

Professor Hunter gave me a mischievous smile.

"Everything."

I find you unbelievably refreshing."

"When we're together, I can assure you that I don't see anyone else in the room. You always have my undivided attention."

Professor Hunter reached in his pocket, pulled out a penny, and slid it across the table. "A penny for your thoughts?"

This man kills me

"Hmmm. You'll have to mention that it's the best sex of your life as well. Maybe you can distract her with those details."

He was right, it was the best sex of my life. It wasn't even comparable to anything I had with Austin. Austin was like a jackrabbit. He always finished in just a few minutes. I didn't even know what an orgasm felt like until I met Professor Hunter.

"Your juicy cunt is the most amazing thing I've ever had in my mouth. And I'm not done with it yet."

Lightning bugs flittered in the dark sky around us. It felt like I was in a dream. And even though we were surrounded by fresh grass and beautiful flowers, all I could smell was his sweet cologne. Every inch of me felt alive when I was next to him.

"Take off your dress before I rip it off," he growled.

And he was right. I was exhausted. Spent. His.

The danger that I felt when I was with him was real.

"I like piña coladas and getting caught in the rain. And the feel of the ocean and the taste of champagne."

Penny, I know that you think roses symbolize friendship, but believe me when I say that these ones do not. I hope you're excited for our date. Thank you for skipping class. -James

"Penny, I couldn't behave myself around you even if you begged me to."

"Penny, nothing I'm going to do to you here is sophisticated."