The Billionaire's Unexpected Proposal by Samantha

Chapter 40

Evelyn knew that by responding that way, she had in a way justified Derek's reason for tricking her into coming on the trip with her.

"You see? Why can't you open your heart to mir, Eve? As much as I want to have sex with you because sex between us was great and it's an experience I've been craving to have again, I really do care about you. Deeply even, Derek said, and butterflies fluttered in Evelyn's belly.

His words conjured the memories of their night together coupled with the picture of his bare body which she had been struggling to keep away. Not wanting him to see how much his words were affecting her, she took a sip and said, "That was a one-time thing, Derek. Nothing is going happen between us. Nothing can or should happen. I'm only here to do my job, and after that, I intend to disappear from your life" "Are you sure about that, Eve! Derek asked and Evelyn frowned.

"Sure about what?"

"Can you look into my

eyes and tell me that you don't wish to have me again? Derek asked as he set down his wineglass and rose.

Evelyn watched him, her heartbeat increasing as he walked around the table to her and sat beside her.

"Do you not wish to feel my hands on you? To have me pleasure you again?" He asked as he took her hand and raised it to his lips.

Evelyn swallowed, unable to withdraw her hands or look away from his intense gaze which held her spellbound.

Everything he was saying was true. She wanted him so badly and even now, the only thing in her head was to trace her fingers down his chest, connecting every muscle and having him pleasure her like he had done six years ago.

he kissed her palm and then her wrist where her pulse throbbed. "Tell me you don't want me as much as I want you and I'll stop," he said as he inched his face closer to hers. he dared her, his voice husky as he kissed up her

dreamt of this

say 'No' but as though her lips had their own volition, what she said

me make love to you and touch you in ways no man has ever touched you or will ever touch you. I want another taste of all that passion you have buried deep, Derek

that this was a bad idea and she should stop, but her body had a mind of its own and was determined to betray her. So, instead of pushing him away, she found herself closing the gap between them until both

devoured her lips with

over her body with a deliberate tenderness,

pounding against her own, and the intensity of his desire only fueled

hem of her dress and slowly inched it upward. Evelyn's breath hitched when his fingers brushed against her bare

mouth to her neck, leaving a scorching path that made her tremble. She threaded her fingers through his hair, pulling him closer, losing herself

everything else tomorrow. She would blame this recklessness on the

needed this.

she tore his robe off his body. Taking that as

Evelyn woke up cradled in Derek's arms. She could feel the warmth of his body and hear his heartbeat because her

she allowed herself to savor the feeling of being held in his arms. It had been so long since she felt the arms of anyone wrapped around her this way, and she admitted

long, as the reality of their situation quickly set in,

for recklessly giving in to her desires and acting so wantonly despite all she had said about never

pursuit of her, and that might inevitably cause him

she knew how Derek felt about her, yet she was keeping vital