Chapter 33
Thirty-Three
REGINA
This mansion has more surprises than Pandora’s box. Nico himself is the biggest of all because he is a man of many layers, and every one that I peel back reveals a complex, interesting character that is fascinating me.
“I’m cold.” I shiver as the air changes and slides across my skin like the Grim Reaper’s breath.
“Where are we going?”
“The house is built on an island.” He explains. “We are surrounded on three sides by the ocean, and when the house was designed, they decided to elevate it. The foundations needed to be strong ones to withstand the power of the waves, and so it was built on concrete and raised above the ground.”
“How?”
I’m stunned because this mansion is huge, almost a postal district in itself.
“You’ll see; it’s rather impressive.”
We make our way down the winding staircase, and as we reach the end, there’s a steel door with a code that Nico punches in.
As the door opens, the chill outside causes my teeth to chatter, and Nico takes my hand and pulls me after him.
I gaze wide-eyed at the space under the house, not really understanding what it is.
If anything, it appears to be a lagoon of sorts and is illuminated by discreet lighting set around the perimeter.
It’s vast and I gaze in awe at the rocks edging the huge expanse of water that appears to be steaming.
Dropping down, I run my fingers through the water, gasping, “It’s hot.”
Nico nods. “We use the ocean to generate our power and harness its energy. It’s a developing technology that Viper Holdings is investing hugely in. It works well, but to be successful, we must discover ways to utilize it for homes that don’t come with the ocean in the backyard as standard.”
“Wow.”
I’m so impressed and even more so when Nico pulls me to my feet against his hard chest and whispers, “There is a more delightful way to experience this place.”
“What?” I’m half expecting him to produce a rowing boat and take me on a tour of the stretch of water that appears to run like a river through a vast cave. Instead, he shocks me by easing the jacket off my shoulders and whispering, “The best way to warm up is to take the plunge.”
I gaze at the inky dark water and shiver. “In there?”
“Of course.” He strokes my cheek and says huskily, “I’ll keep you safe. Trust me, Regina, I will always keep you safe.”
His dark stare is slightly unnerving and yet comforting at the same time. He is strong, capable and determined, and I do feel safe with him. He also offers adventures I never imagined, and so with a nod, I say softly, “I trust you, Nico.”
His eyes flash as he runs the zipper of my dress, causing the dress to join his jacket on the ground and as I stand shivering in my underwear, he makes short work of his clothes and then scoops me into his arms, and without warning he jumps right into the lagoon.
As the water hits my body, I gasp in shock. “It’s warm, hot even.”
He grins, still holding me as he treads water. “I told you, we harness its energy, and these rocks are hiding the equipment for that. All around us is the latest technology that is closely monitored and constantly being developed.”
“This house is full of surprises.”
I am more than impressed, and then he catches me off guard as his mouth descends on mine in an attack that causes my entire body to fold into him.
His tongue twists in mine, and I forget to breathe as I kiss him with a passion I never realized was in my capability.
Nico makes life exciting, unconventional and intriguing, and I could kiss him all day long if I had to.
He pushes me against the rock and my feet find firm ground, and the warm water laps around my body, wrapping it in comfort. Nico‘s kisses are sexy, slow and deliberate, and passion swirls around us like an approaching tide.
His lips fasten on my neck, sucking and biting the flesh, and his hand pushes against my breast, his thumb rubbing hard on my nipple.
My legs are weak and my resolve shot to pieces as with his other hand, he rips off my panties and flings them to the side.
His cock is hovering, waiting to attack, and my eyes glaze over at the wicked abandon of the moment.
I moan as his lips replace his thumb and his tongue circles my nipple, the icy chill of the air colliding with the heat of the water.
So many sensations are running through my mind, and yet all I want is one thing.
Reaching out, I grasp his hard cock and wrap my hand around it, running my thumb over the tip and squeezing it gently.
He is so hard, dominant and sexy, and his low hiss as I return the favor makes my heart beat rapidly.
I want to give him pleasure, to pay him back and as I squeeze his cock, he groans, “That’s it baby, guide it home.”
There is no resistance in me at all as I do as he says, and as he enters me, bare and as nature intended, it gives me a thrill I wasn’t expecting. I can’t believe I’m really letting him inside me without a condom right now. It’s reckless, dangerous and slightly forbidden.
The water is hot, but Nico’s kisses are pure burning fire as he fucks me against the rock, the stone scraping against my back.
It’s raw, dirty and dangerous, and as the spray hits my face, it’s as if we are alone in the world.
Just me and Nico, no possessions, no grand silk sheets, just the raw power of nature reminding us of what’s important.
When my orgasm hits, my mind explodes on impact, and my scream echoes around the cavern like a wailing banshee.
Nico pumps hard inside me, almost frenzied, and as he comes hard, he pulls out in time, discharging into the water, his expression a beautiful one to behold.
He is raw, powerful and devilish, and my heart beats faster as I stare into his velvet eyes.
Danger lurks beneath the surface both in him and the lagoon, and my soul shivers as I face the fact there is no hope for me now.
I will agree with whatever this man says. I will bend to his will because he has broken down any resistance to him, and it didn’t take long.
Our foreheads meet, and a dark promise connects us. I have given him more than a gift basket this Christmas. It appears that I have gifted him my soul.