Misled (Carnal Thirst #1)(7)
Author: Sylvia Day

“Sable.” His deep voice was dark with warning. “Damn it. If you tell me the truth, you won’t have to worry about me leaving you.”

“I will tell you the truth. I promise. When I’m done.” She worked the fastenings of his trousers slowly, drawing out his anticipation. She watched his magnificent c*ck swell before her eyes. “I do miss the uniform, I have to admit. But I like you best nak*d. You have such a gorgeous body, Derek. And it pleases me so well.”

He stilled her hands with his own.

She looked up at him with pleading eyes, her breathing rapid in near panic. She’d die if she didn’t get this last time with him. “Let me suck you, baby,” she said hoarsely.

“What are you hiding?” Derek’s large hand cupped her cheek. “Why are you doing this?”

“Wouldn’t you like to come in my mouth?”

His face flushed with reluctant desire. “I want answers. I want to know what kind of trouble you’re in.”

“If you trust me to tell you the truth now, you should trust me to tell you the truth later.” She reached into his pants and tugged out his heavy shaft. Without hesitation, she licked across the plum-sized head and down along a ridged vein.

Derek’s breath hissed out between his teeth and his h*ps bucked forward. “Sable…”

“Shhh. I’m so sorry for how I treated you earlier. Just relax and let me apologize to you properly. You can ask me questions later.” A shiny drop of fluid graced the tip of his c*ck and she eagerly sucked it into her mouth, shivering at the taste of him.

“Fuck.” His eyes slid shut. “I’m so screwed.” Despite his frustration, his hands tangled in her hair, holding her still while he slipped his c*ck between her parted lips.

Sable moaned at the feel of his thickly veined shaft sliding along her tongue. The skin was soft and stretched tight over the pulsing hardness beneath. She cupped his ass, kneading gently, feeling his ass cheeks clench as he thrust deeper into her mouth. She began to suck as he f**ked slowly through the circle of her lips, a steady, shallow rhythm accompanied by guttural cries from his throat. She shivered at the feel of her cunt creaming with desire—a desire created by the sheer erotic delight she received in concentrating entirely on his needs. He’d spent so many hours giving pleasure to her. It was long past the time when she should return the favor.

“Harder,” he gasped, his fingers drifting into her hair. “Suck harder.”

Tightening her lips around him, she hollowed her cheeks, gripping his h*ps to hold him steady. His stamina was amazing, his desire for her heartrending. And Sable didn’t take his weakness for her for granted. It was a gift and she cherished it as one. She’d find a way to prove that to him.

Derek tensed, his breath seized in his lungs and then he cried out her name as his c*ck jerked against her tongue, spurting his come down her throat. Relishing his pleasure, she drank from him. Even when she felt his balls empty and his knees shake, she didn’t cease the suction of her mouth.

“Enough,” he groaned. “You’ll kill me.”

He sank to the floor in front of her, dragging her across him as he collapsed onto his back.

She folded her arms over his heaving chest and rested her chin upon them. She studied his features, darkened with passion and misted with sweat. With his eyes closed, he appeared younger, more vulnerable. Sable sighed.

“You’re not just a f**k toy to me, Derek. It’s never been about that.”

“Liar,” he retorted hoarsely.

“Well, maybe it’s partly about that,” she corrected with a grin. “Getting physical with you is…well, it’s beyond words. But that’s not all you’re worth to me. Don’t ever think that.”

His breathing began to slow. “What the hell am I supposed to think, Sable? You’re embarrassed to be seen with me, you…”

“That’s not true! I’m flattered you want me. I’m amazed you stowed away on my ship just to be with me. I’m proud of you and a bit startled that I could catch your interest, let alone keep it.”

Derek opened his eyes. “Is that what this is about? You think you can’t keep my interest?”

“Isn’t it a possibility?” she challenged.

He held her gaze for a long time before admitting. “I don’t know what to think anymore. I know you can hurt me. I’m not sure how I feel about that.”

She offered a sad smile. “At least you’re honest.”

“Because that’s what I want from you in return, Sable—your honesty.”

“And I’ll give it to you.”

Sable pushed off him and rose to her feet, despite his protests. Walking over to the dresser, she opened a drawer and retrieved her identi-card. When she turned back to him, he was sitting up, watching her with blatant curiosity and more than a touch of wariness. She held out her hand and he rose to take it, stopping only a moment to straighten his clothing.

He looked at the card and hesitated.

“Take it,” she prodded. “All the answers to your questions are right here.”

He accepted her offering while tossing her a sidelong glance. With obviously reluctant steps, he walked to the comm link in the corner and slid the card inside.

“Good evening, Special Agent Taylor,” greeted the feminine voice of the comm link. “You have no new messages in the IAB database.”

Sable watched as Derek stilled, staring down at the comm link like he’d never seen one before. Then he turned to face her. His silver gaze was intent, searching. She tensed and waited for his condemnation.

“Is that what you’ve been hiding from me? That you’re an IAB agent?”

She swallowed hard and nodded.

“Anything else you want to tell me?” he bit out. “Now would be the time.”

“Well, my mission is—”

“No,” he interrupted, lifting his hand. “You can tell me about your mission later. Is there any other reason why you don’t want to be seen with me?”

She shook her head. “What else would there be?” She shifted nervously and confessed, “I’m crazy about you, Derek. Absolutely crazy.”

“Oh, Sable.” His voice turned deep and husky. “Thank God.” He dissipated into mist and reappeared instantly before her, crushing her into his chest with huge hug.

She stood motionless in shock.

His large hands drifted into her hair and he pressed sweet, relieved kisses all over her face. “You have no idea what I thought… I was so worried…” He gave a crazed little laugh and picked her up, spinning her around.

“Derek?” she queried, a little worried. “You’re not angry that I’m IAB? Disgusted?”

His eyes widened. “Of course not. It all makes sense now. You can’t be seen with me, because it’ll blow your cover.”

Sable knew her smile must be radiant, because his face softened with such tenderness. “Most agents hate IAB. They don’t trust us. Are you sure you really don’t care?”

“Hell no, I don’t care!” He laughed again. “Baby, I thought you were some kind of criminal. I was tearing myself up wondering what I’d gotten myself into.” He kissed the tip of her nose. “I already knew, no matter what you were involved in, that I couldn’t let you go.”

Deeply touched, Sable felt her eyes tear up. Derek lived for his work and yet he’d considered setting aside his scruples just to be with her. It was a sacrifice that spoke volumes.

“Don’t cry,” he said hastily. “It’s okay, I can help you. We’ll solve your case, get you out of my field office and then we can get on with our lives. Together.”

“You’re so optimistic,” she noted with a shake of her head. “And I’d always heard you were so cynical.”

He shrugged. “We have a lot to look forward to. I can’t wait until I have you all to myself for days at a time. I want the opportunity to get to know you better.” His voice dripped with promise. “In every way possible.”

With a gentle shove, she created distance between them and began to pace restlessly. “You may have to wait a long time, Derek.” She didn’t look at him. She couldn’t. “And I can’t ask you to do that. It wouldn’t be fair.”

“Wait for how long?” he asked, a frown evident in his tone.

“I’ve already been on this case for two years and I’m not much closer to solving it than when I started.” Her hands clenched into fists at her sides. “There’s a leak in your field office, Derek. One of the agents is selling sensitive information to the Federation. I’m only halfway through my investigation. I still have half the agents to investigate.”

He grabbed her as she paced by him, pulling her to a halt in front of him. “Two years? That’s about the time I first met you.”

She nodded. “You were the first agent I investigated.”

“And what did your investigation reveal?”

Sable lifted her chin to meet his amazing eyes. “That I’d met a man who made me hot. A man who made me wish for things I can’t have. Things it’s not possible for him to give.”

“Until I met you.” His gaze turned molten. “Am I cleared in your eyes?”

“Of course.”

“Are you sure?” He searched her face. “You don’t have any doubts?”

She met his questioning gaze head on. “I wouldn’t have slept with you if I did. I wouldn’t have even wanted to.”

Tension visibly drained from his shoulders.

She stepped out of his embrace. “Now I have to get ready for the RetroBall. Agent Leroy will be attending tonight and he’s next on my list.”

“Jeff? I’ve known him for years. He’s a good guy and he’s having a rough time right now.”

“I know. He’s an agent in dire financial straits. His wife is dying and her medical bills are eating him alive.”

“He’s not the mole,” he said with conviction.

Sable put her hands on her h*ps and arched a brow. “Listen, Derek. Don’t try to tell me how to do my job. This thing between you and me won’t work if you start interfering. I know what the f**k I’m doing. I happen to be a damn good agent.”

Derek ran a hand through his hair and offered a sheepish smile. “I know you are.”

“Leroy sent an update of his mission to headquarters this morning. He reaffirmed his pursuit of Kennedy Smith.”

“Smuggler, pirate extraordinaire,” he filled in. “So what? Sounds like he’s on the job.”

“Yeah well, Kennedy Smith has been in custody for the last two days. And this isn’t the first time Leroy’s lied about his missions. He’s been coming to Rashier 6 at least once every six months.”

Derek’s eyes widened as he took in the implications of that. “Shit. So he’s here for something else. I’ll go with you to the ball,” he offered.

She walked over to the bed and began to undress. “It would be better if you don’t. Leroy will get suspicious if he sees you around.”

He came up behind her and cupped her bare br**sts in his hands. With a sigh of contentment, she leaned into his chest. It seemed like she’d waited forever for him to hold her like this, with lust heavily tempered by tenderness. His fingers found her n**ples and squeezed, before rolling them gently. Her eyes closed on a soft moan.

“It doesn’t seem fair that every other guy gets to ogle you in that dress,” Derek whispered, before scraping his fangs gently across her shoulder.

Sable smiled. “I’ll wear it for you later.”

He stepped closer and swiveled his h*ps against her, revealing his renewed desire.

“Jeez, Derek.” She laughed. “You don’t quit, do you?”

“You wouldn’t want me to.” One large hand caressed the length of her torso and dipped between her legs. Two fingers parted her, while a third slipped across her clit. “Would you?”

Unable to speak, she shook her head. She widened her stance, shamelessly encouraging him to reach deeper.

“You’re wet, baby.”

“Yes…” Sable shivered as he thrust a long finger into her. And then another.

Derek licked the side of her neck. “Did it turn you on to suck me?” he breathed, pulling her tight against his c*ck and rubbing it against her. Even through his trousers, she could feel how hot he was.

“Hell, yes.” Her h*ps moved in time with his f**king fingers. “Don’t stop,” she moaned, her eyes drifting shut.

“What if I’d rather f**k you with my tongue and return the favor?”

Melting at the thought of his mouth on her again, she hummed a sound of encouragement. His hands moved to her h*ps and urged her toward the bed. “Get comfortable, baby. We’re going to be busy awhile.”

“Leroy…” she murmured in faint protest.

“Leroy can find his own p**sy to eat,” Derek growled.

She knew that tone of his. It was his “You’re going to come until you can’t move” tone. Her body responded instantly. Her br**sts became tender and full. Her cunt creamed with excitement and a hard shudder coursed the length of her body.

“You want it bad,” he teased, his irises molten with lust as he watched her arrange herself on the bed.

“Oh yeah.” She spread her legs wide and arched a brow. “You’re really good at this, you know.”

“I’m glad you approve.” Derek crawled up from the foot of the bed, his wicked mouth curved in naughty smile. “Because I’m addicted to your taste.”

“Umm…” She settled into the pillows as he licked her ankle and then moved higher.

The feel of his tongue surrounded by the warm circle of his lips and the occasional tip of a sharp fang made her back arch upward, her body tensing in heated anticipation. There was a tenderness to his touch and an affection in his eyes that aroused her just as surely as his carnal attentions.