As they walked across the plush burgundy carpet and through the maze of mauve draped tables, he wondered what it would take to get Dee to trust him again. This morning at the grocery store it had been obvious that she was a long way from that point.

When they reached the table, the waiter stood politely by as Jake and Dee were seated. A single candle flickered at the center of the table, barely giving enough light to see by. The restaurant was busy, but the way their table was hidden from view in the corner, they might as well have been alone. Which was just fine with Jake.

Dee set her purse and jacket down then slid into the cozy booth, trying to keep that sc.r.a.p of a dress from climbing up her thighs.

Let it climb, sweetheart, Jake thought. Let it climb.

Scooting next to her, so that his leg was pressed against hers, Jake whispered in her ear, aItas so dark no one can see, and the table hides you from view.a His gaze roamed over her, and then he added, aFrom everyone but me, that is.a aIf you say so.a Dee gave him a wicked smile and stopped trying to pull her skirt down. Instead, she wiggled and let her dress hike up to the top of her thighs.

Jakeas c.o.c.k had an immediate reaction to the sight of those garters, and he was real glad the waiter couldnat see either one of their laps.

The ponytailed waiter handed them each a menu. After they ordered the shrimp appetizer, main course, and their drinks, the waiter left them alone. But a second later, a busboy placed gla.s.ses of ice water in front of Dee and Jake.

aRomantic.a Dee picked up her gla.s.s and sipped her ice water, glancing around the restaurant.

aUh-huh.a Jakeas mind was mush and he could hardly take his eyes off her.

Deeas scent of rain and orange blossoms enveloped him, sharpening his senses. Her thick hair fell like molten copper over her shoulders, resting on the top of her b.r.e.a.s.t.s. Candlelight reflected in her eyes and her lips were glossy and slightly parted.

The thought of what she could do with those lips darn near made Jake groan aloud. While head been gone, all head thought about was how much head enjoyed their time together when head been working with Imp, and how he wanted to see her.

The waiter returned with their drinks and vanished again into the restaurantas darkness. Jake found himself wishing the guy would stay away. At least long enough for him to steal a kiss from Dee. Or two.

To h.e.l.l with the waiter.

Dee picked up her gla.s.s of white zinfandel and smiled. Through the crystal wine gla.s.s he saw her tongue press against the rim, the rose fluid rolling over her lips. Mesmerized, he watched her throat as she swallowed.

He swallowed, too. His throat was so dry he didnat think he could have spoken a word.

Forcing himself to move, Jake picked up his draft and downed half the gla.s.s before letting himself look at Dee again.

The sensual play continued until the smell of grilled shrimp alerted Jake that the waiter had brought the plate of appetizers theyad ordered. Dee picked up a shrimp and peeled off the tail. Then she held the morsel between her thumb and forefinger and placed it in front of Jakeas lips.

aOpen up,a she murmured and slipped the shrimp into his mouth when he complied. Jake sucked her fingers as she withdrew them and he felt the slight tremor of her hand.

aThe taste of you was the best part,a he said as he selected a shrimp. Her eyes focused on him, she parted her lips. As he put the shrimp into her mouth, she caressed his fingers with b.u.t.terfly strokes of her tongue.

Just from what Dee was doing with that incredible tongue, Jakeas c.o.c.k was so hard he thought he might come in his jeans.

She brought another shrimp to his mouth and his gaze strayed to her b.r.e.a.s.t.s. He suckled her fingertips like he wanted to be doing to her prominent nipples. Slow lazy strokes and then harder, applying slight suction.

Too soon, or maybe not soon enough, the shrimp were gone. Dee licked her own fingers as she stared at him, the candlelight reflecting desire in her green eyes.

The waiter arrived with their meals, but they barely noticed.

Jake had never had a meal that was a s.e.xual experience like this one. Every bite Dee took made him feel as though she was thinking about going down on his c.o.c.k, licking her tongue along his length and swallowing his come.

She continued to feed him bites of grilled chicken with her fingers, and he returned the favor, until their plates were clean.

aDessert?a the waiter asked when he cleared their plates away.

Frankly Jake wanted to get out of the restaurant and out to his truck. Head never f.u.c.ked in the cab before, but at the moment it was looking real good.

Dee glanced up from the dessert menu and licked her bottom lip. aWhy donat we share a piece of chocolate cheesecake?a Jake could hardly form a coherent thought as all his blood had pooled in his groin, so he settled for a quick nod.

In a few minutes, the waiter returned with the slice of cheesecake and set it in front of them with two forks. Raspberry sauce drizzled down one side of the dessert.

Dee dipped her finger in the sauce and sucked it off. aMmmm, this is heaven.a Jake thrust his fork into the cheesecake. aI know whatas even better.a She gave him a seductive smile. aOh, you do?a Holding the bite of cheesecake in front of her lips, Jakeas right hand glided up her thigh, over the silky stockings, and to the bare flesh above.

She gasped as his hand traveled beneath her skirt to the wisp of satin panties beneath. aJake,a she whispered, but he slipped the bit of cheesecake into her mouth.

aBetter than cheesecake.a He skimmed the crotch of her panties, and smiled when he felt how damp they were. He found the edge of the fabric, and her eyes widened as his fingers brushed over the curls beneath.

Her hand trembled as she put her own fork into the dessert and she held it up to his lips. The cheesecake was smooth and creamy and melted over his tongue as his fingers glided into the wetness of her p.u.s.s.y. He wanted nothing more than to taste her right now instead of that cheesecake.

aIf you keep doing that,a Dee said with obvious difficulty, aIam going to come right here in the restaurant.a aThatas the idea.a Jake fed her another bite of cheesecake as he continued to rub his finger over her c.l.i.t. aNo one can tell what weare doing.a He looked into her eyes, the pa.s.sion in them driving him wild. aI want to watch you come, sweetheart. Now.a In the next moment her hand was in his lap, caressing his c.o.c.k through his jeans. He thrust his fork into the cheesecake again, then slid the bite into Deeas warm mouth just as she parted her lips and climaxed.

Her body shuddered with wave after wave of her o.r.g.a.s.m. He didnat let up stroking her until the tremors stopped and she relaxed against the back of the booth.

aOh. My. G.o.d,a she said, her eyes rolling back. aUnbelievable.a Watching Dee come had d.a.m.n near put Jake over the edge. She continued to stroke his c.o.c.k as she looked at him with heavy lidded eyes. He slipped his hand out of her panties and placed his palm over hers, stopping the motion that was driving him over the edge.

With a shaky sigh, she sat up in her seat. Her hand trembled as she picked up her gla.s.s of wine. aIall never think of chocolate cheesecake in quite the same way,a she murmured over the rim of her gla.s.s, and then drained the contents before setting her gla.s.s down.

aMe neither.a Jake smiled and kissed her, licking away a bit of raspberry sauce from the corner of her mouth.

The waiter approached and set the check on the table. aAnything else I can do for you?a Dee shook her head and Jake said, aWeare more than fine.a aThanks. Please come again.a Dee burst into a fit of giggles and Jake grinned. aIam sure we will.a With a puzzled smile, the waiter took their empty dessert plate and left. Jake pulled cash out of his wallet and put it in the center of the table with the bill.

Dee dabbed her lips with her napkin, and then tossed the napkin under the table.

Jake raised an eyebrow. aWhat did you do that for?a She winked. aOops. I dropped my napkin. Better get it.a Before he could say a word, she slid beneath the tablecloth.

Blood pounded in Jakeas ears. Dee wasnat about to do what he thought she was.

aAh, Dee?a he said as she disappeared.

She pushed the tablecloth out of the way and moved between his thighs. aIam going to return the favor.a Jakeas breathing became ragged and his hard-on positively ached. aHere?a aMmmm.a Deeas nimble fingers found his belt and she undid it in record time. aYou said no one could see us. And the waiter left the check, so heas not likely to come back right away. But youall come.a Her words were slightly m.u.f.fled, but the sensual tone was unmistakable.

Jake felt a tug on his zipper, and then thrill and release as his throbbing c.o.c.k sprang free.

His eyes darted around the restaurant.

No one could see them.

Right?

G.o.d, he hoped not.

And then he couldnat think any more as Deeas hot breath teased him. Slowly, she slid him into her mouth, flicking her tongue around the head of his c.o.c.k.

He groaned then bit the inside of his cheek, fighting to hold back the next groan.

As if sensing her advantage, Dee went down on him, taking in his full measure.

G.o.d, her mouth was warm. Hot. Burning.

Jake slipped a hand beneath the tablecloth and clenched her hair in his fist. There was something about sitting in a restaurant and not being able to see what she was doing to him that made the entire experience beyond erotic.

He chewed his cheek to the point of blood, holding back another groan as Dee stroked him with her hand and mouth, sucking and licking him. Her other hand found the soft sack behind and caressed his b.a.l.l.s.

Intense sensations flooded Jake. aDeea My G.o.d.a Head never felt anything like this. Not even close.

Fighting to keep his eyes open, to be sure no one was about to happen upon them and haul them straight off to jail, he gave himself up to Deeas hot mouth.

He couldnat help it. Sweet Jesus. What was she doing to him?

Sweat broke across his forehead as Dee took him deep in her welcoming throat. So soft. So wet.

In the next instant, Jakeas body corded. He clenched his teeth to hold back a shout as he came. She grabbed his hips and held him at the back of her throat, swallowing his s.e.m.e.n until the last surge of his o.r.g.a.s.m ended.

His vision was still a little hazy when he noticed the waiter approaching. Dee started to get up but Jake leaned closer to the table and pressed down on her head with his palm.

aWaiter,a he mumbled, and heard her soft laugh from between his knees.

When the waiter reached the table, his gaze flicked to Deeas empty seat and then to the cash.

aKeep the change,a Jake managed to say, his jaw twitching as he felt Deeas hand caressing his c.o.c.k. Up and down. Slowly. Teasing him, wanting a repeat.

And d.a.m.ned if he wasnat getting hard again.

aThanks,a the waiter said as he picked up the money. aHave a good one.a With a slight inclination of his head he turned and left.

aOh, I did,a Jake murmured under his breath.

His hands slid back to Deeas hair. He tried to pull her up, but she wasnat budging.

Slowly, her tongue worked him again, from top to bottom.

He was pouring sweat now, and his body jerked as she closed her lips over him once more and coaxed his hardness back into her mouth. Sucking. Just the right pressure. Just the right soft brushing from her teeth.

Her hands traveled to his hips, forcing him forward as her sucking became more demanding. More insistent.

Jake let go of her and grabbed the table.

ad.a.m.n,a he whispered. ad.a.m.n, woman. Have you lost your mind?a Dee purred, and the rumble of her voice against his now-throbbing shaft was too much to bear.

Jake closed his eyes.

Let the whole restaurant know. He could care less. All that mattered was Deeas mouth. The rhythm of her ceaseless caress, her throaty welcome as she took him in, up and down, harder and faster.

The table rattled as he came, unable to hold back a fresh round of groans. His face burned, and he coughed, trying to cover up the sound.

Mercifully, she kissed him a few more times, then stopped. He felt her tucking his still semi-hard c.o.c.k back into his shorts, and heard the soft hum of the zipper of his jeans, and then she fastened his belt buckle.

Once more, his hands found Deeas hair and ran down her body as she rose from under the tablecloth to her seat. She grinned and dabbed her lips with the napkin.

aFound it,a she said.

Jake opened his mouth, but all that came out was a rattling sigh of exhaustion. He felt like he could fall asleep on the table. Face first. But he didnat dare. Who knew what Dee might do to him then?

She grinned at him, letting the napkin fall across his shaking hand. aMaybe you ought to be more careful starting things you canat finish in public, Jake Reynolds.a aIall keep that in mind.a His voice sounded like gravel in a box.

Dee shook her head and wrapped her arms around his neck. aYouare still the most exciting man Iave ever met.a He pressed his lips to her forehead. aAnd youare dangerous, sweetheart.a Her green eyes glittered, and she kissed the corner of his mouth. aI love how you taste.a She released her hold around his neck and checked the zipper on his jeans. aYou ready to leave, baby?a Jake wasnat too sure he could walk straight after that, ah, mind-blowing experience, but he cleared his throat and nodded. aYeah. Letas get you out of here before you drop anything else.a

Chapter Nine.

Contentment settled throughout Dee as Jake drove them back to the ranch. She couldnat believe how incredible her o.r.g.a.s.m had been, heightened by being in a public place and the danger of getting caught.

Oh, and how shead enjoyed giving Jake his dues, taking his c.o.c.k in her mouth under that table. The power shead had over him had been intoxicating. It had been incredible feeling his release as he came in her throat, and how she loved making him come twice in one sitting.

Did she dare go for a third? She so wanted to ride that cowboy, and ride him good and hard.

A country tune played on the radio as she studied his features in the amber glow of the dashboard lights. So gorgeous. That rugged profile, the cleft in his chin, the strong line of his jaw. His big hand gripping the steering wheel and the bit of hair curling around the cuff. Just looking at him made her p.u.s.s.y ache.

aPenny?a she asked him, a husky catch to her voice.

For a second Jake took his attention from the road and gave her a grin that melted her insides. aYou.a Dee smiled and slid her hand down his thigh. aYeah?a He nodded, his gaze fixed on the road. aHow is it that no other man managed to get you into his bed?a d.a.m.n. Her hand stilled and she cleared her throat. aOh. You heard that comment, too.a aUh-huh.a What the heck. With a shrug, Dee said, aI came close a couple of times when I went away to the university, but I just couldnat bring myself to go all the way.a She paused and brushed her hair away from her face with a free hand. aAnd here, well, Iave been too busy running the ranch and just hadnat met the right man.a Jake cut her a look that she couldnat read. aYou havenat dated anyone around here?a aOh, Iave dated.a Dee stroked his thigh again, from his knee to the crease at his hip, and back to his knee. And if she wasnat mistaken, that bulge in his jeans was getting bigger by the second. aIave just never been inclined to let it go that far. I sorta freeze up.a aThereas nothing cold about you, sweetheart.a He shifted in his seat. aAll that incredible s.e.xual energy, pent up.a Dee smiled and lightly skimmed his groin with her nails. aYou complaining?a Groaning, Jake moved his hips against her fingers. aAh, no.a Oh, baby. He was definitely getting rock-hard.

aWhat about you?a She trailed her fingers up his flat muscular belly. aHave you dated a lot?a Jake shrugged, keeping his eyes focused on the road and looking distinctly uncomfortable. aSome. Never seriously.a Dee moved closer, breathing in his musky scent, and traced his nipple through his shirt. aAnd s.e.x?a He groaned again. aWhy donat we change the subject?a She slid her hand back down his stomach to the waistband of his jeans. aWhy? You asked me, and I was honest about it.a Though Lord knows he would never have known if she hadnat been so stupid as to blurt it out to Catie in the first place.

Dee settled her fingers on his bulge and lightly squeezed his c.o.c.k. aSo, tell me.a His jaw tightened and he moved his hips against her hand. aA couple of times.a Yeah, right. And she was the Queen of the Nile.

Maybe she should have experimented and had s.e.x with different guys so shead have something to compare. Shead honestly intended to, and wanted to, but no man had ever turned her on the way Jake did. Every time she came close to having s.e.x with a guy, shead compare the man with Jake and would find herself growing cold. Shead begun to think that she was frigida"as had some of the men shead dated.

Jake had ruined any possibility of her enjoying s.e.x for the sake of s.e.xa"with anyone but him.

She squeezed and caressed Jake through his jeans as she studied his handsome profile. Thatas what she needed to do to get him out of her systema"to take him deep inside her and f.u.c.k him good. Shead enjoy the ride and then get off. But this time with her eyes wide open, knowing it wouldnat lasta"unlike the last time when she thought head be with her forever.

Jake turned his truck onto the dirt road that led to the Flying M Ranch. aPenny?a he asked as they neared her house.

Iad like to f.u.c.k your brains out.

aMmmm, nothing.a Dee abandoned her attack on his lap as they pulled up to the ranch house. Jake parked the truck and killed the engine.