Chapter 17
Chapter 17
T here had been a number of changes in ZsaZsa’s life since James had been away. She and Phire now had a condo off campus without Deirdre or Angela. As it turned out Phire was rarely there. Most of her nights were spent with LT these days. James knew this, and wondered if it was a good idea for him to visit with ZsaZsa late at night. But the truth was, he couldn’t go another night without seeing her. He missed her bright laugh, the way she looked shocked at certain things he would say. Even the scent of her hair, the taste of her lips. Hell, he just missed holding her in his arms. If that was all he could do tonight, he would take it because he knew just that little touch from her was going to make him sleep better.
The condo where they now lived was in a secure building where visitors had to have a code to get into the lobby entrance. He entered the code into the keypad. The door slid open, and he walked inside. As he reached the elevator door, it opened and there she was, ZsaZsa in all her beauty stood there staring up at him.
“I could wait no longer,” she said, then walked right into his arms. “You are really here.”
The moment their lips met, it was as if everything around them ceased to exist. His tongue searched and found that sweetness he had missed so much. Just being able to feel her in his arms, filled his heart with joy. The way her fingers caressed the back of his neck sent shock waves throughout his body. The sound of the bell of the elevator rang in his ears alerting him to their location.
He slowly ended the kiss, allowing the palms of his hands to cup her face. “We should go upstairs where you can show me your new place.” He said wanting to kiss her again. Instead, he pulled her body close to his, stepped into the elevator, then pushed the button. As they ascended, he could not resist caressing her shoulders, feeling the warmth of her next to him.
She returned his caress with her hands roaming over his back. “I have so missed you, my warrior. I am grateful for your return.”
James hugged her close. “I will always come home to my queen.”
“The honor of the queen has not been bestowed upon me.”
“It has in my heart,” James replied as the elevator door opened.
“As you are the king of mine,” ZsaZsa replied as she opened the door to their condo. “Come, see our new residence.”
James closed the door behind them, pulled her into his arms to continue the kiss that had been cut short. The nervous energy he experienced walking into the building was easing now that he could actually touch her. His kisses moved from her lips to her alluring neck, then across her shoulders. She cupped his face in her palms and brought his mouth back to her lips. She kissed him so thoroughly his insides began to shake with need. Her kiss was so sweet, so innocent. He knew he needed to pull away. His body was slowly reaching that point of no return. Though his mind was telling him to pull up, move away, certain parts of his anatomy were urging, no, demanding him to go forth and claim what both of them had been desiring for over a year. He loved this woman with everything that he had within him. His body, his soul, the very depth of his heart longed to make her his. Thoughts of what could happen to her if he continued filled his mind. But he couldn’t stop. Yes, he wanted her with a passion, but he was not willing to put her life on the line. All he could do at this point was pivot. He was going to make her feel the burning passion he would have to wait for.
The problem was that her breasts were pressing against his chest. Her nipples were hard through the thin material of her dress, they beckoned him to capture them between his lips. His hand roamed up her side to her breast, covering it, kneading it with his palm. His thumb slid across the hard nipple, and she moaned. He couldn’t resist any longer. Moving the material of the halter dress aside, his mouth covered the chocolate bud. A surge of desire rushed through him when she gasped. That sound vibrated through his body. He could feel himself growing harder, if that was possible.
The burning inside of him was more than he could stand. His hands roamed over her body, down to that sweet behind of hers. He squeezed her buns bringing their bodies closer to where he could literally feel her heat. She lifted her leg wrapping it around his waist. He picked her up bringing the very core of her against the object he was attempting to calm down. He gently laid her on the floor. Instead of pulling away, as he should, his body grinded into the area between her legs. It felt so good, he could not stop. Trying with all his might to switch gears, he moved his lips to her neck, then to the other nipple. She moaned, as he growled against her breast. His grind intensified, as her body raised to meet his. God he was in dangerous territory. Their desires were rising to heights that were on the brink of no return. He had to stop, but he couldn’t leave her wanting, he just couldn’t. He pulled the end of her dress up. His hand roamed up her thigh. He did all he could to ignore the feel of her long smooth legs, the solid muscles in her thighs and when his hand reached her panties, the wetness was almost the death of him. He pushed his own desires aside along with the thin material. He cupped the core of her with his hand. The heat from her was scorching his skin, her wetness coating his hand. He released her breast so he could concentrate on only fueling her desire. His thumb ran across her nub causing her body to jerk at the touch. Before he proceeded, his lips captured hers as he slipped one finger inside of her. Her core was tight as it pulsated against his finger. He eased another inside of her. She moved her body up and began to move to the rhythm of his fingers. Her body grinded up urgently around them. He joined her in the body movement, grinding his hardness against her thigh. The intensity of the movements made him want more. He wanted to remove his fingers and replace them with his hard as steel penis then explode inside of her. But this was not about his needs, this was for her. His thumb caressed her nub again and she gasped. Her head fell against his chest.
“Ride it out ZsaZsa, ride it out, baby,” he whispered against her throat.
“Don’t stop James, please don’t stop.”
“I won’t stop. Just ride baby, don’t hold back, just ride,” James groaned as he kissed the side of her neck. He pushed his finger deeper wishing it was his hardness inside of her. She gasped, her body quivered, then jerked up, again and again as her arms tightened around his neck. He held her as the precious treasure she had become to him, until both of their bodies stilled, their breaths eased and her forehead touched his. He kissed her cheeks, her nose, then her lips.
“I love you, ZsaZsa,” he said while whispering in her ear, doing what he could to get his body to slow down. If you make love to her it could lead to her death. The thought was like ice water to his system. He groaned, then rolled over, pulling her with him.
She kissed his neck. “My heart is filled with love for you James. I missed you so. I don't know how I'm going to be able to leave you when I return to my country.”
“I missed you too,” James chuckled, allowing time for his body to calm down. “We are not going to worry about that at this moment. The more prudent action at this time is to get you off of the floor.”
For the first time he looked around the condo. “Nice place.”
“I do not wish to move. I want to stay here in your arms.”
“Over the last year I have laid in every kind of bed imaginable. There is no way I meant for us to have our first encounter on the floor.” He sat up, spread her dress back down her legs, then smiled down at her. “I like the dress too.”
She sat up facing him. “I wore it just for you.”
“And I took advantage of it. Please accept my apology.”
“I will not,” she kissed his lips. “It was…beautiful. To be honest, I did not want to stop. Shall we do it again?”
James burst into laughter. “Are you trying to kill me on my first night back? I’m still reeling from your sweet torture.” He stood taking her hands and bringing her with him. “My body is still wanting you. So, I need a little time to calm down before we go further than either of us should.” He exhaled. “You should go wash up and change into some pants, while I take a look at your place.”
“Why pants?” She asked.
“The part of you I desire will not be as easily accessible if you have on pants.”
She smiled at him, “There is a battle brewing inside of me. While I understand your reasons, I am not at all certain I wish to comply.”
“Please comply,” James begged her. “I learned many things about your country while I was away. I do not wish to dishonor you before you go home.”
A sadness came over her. That was something James did not want to do tonight. Yes, there were many things they would have to discuss. But they had time, they would figure it out.
She began to walk down a hallway James assumed led to her bedroom. He took her hands in his.
“I would think of you every day that you are gone. Just as I did this time. When the time comes, I will support you just as you have supported me this last year. I have always known you have something that you must do. You have been planning it ever since I have known you. There is no way I would interfere with you accomplishing your goal. I wish there was a way that you could do it from here but there isn't. It is too important of a mission, one that I honestly believe only you are meant to complete. You are leaving me to go home to fight for those who do not have a voice in your country. You will succeed and when you do, I will be there to celebrate with you, your family and your country.”
“It is my fortune to have your love and understanding. I could stay here in the United States and be happy with you. However, I know each day I would be thinking of the women of my country and how they are being treated. I could not continue to live with myself knowing that I could have done something. That is why I must go home. I must convince my brother to institute some of the changes that are needed to bring equality for all.”
James kissed her forehead. “That need is clearer to me now than it was before. But here is what I know. What we just experienced is only a teaser. I believe now, more than ever before, that we are meant to be together. I will do whatever it takes to ensure that happens.” He pulled her close and held her tight as he thought about the day he would be able to make her completely his.