"Tell me what you want." His voice cut through the darkness, and she strained to see his face.
"I can't," she whimpered, "My head makes the words, but I can't get my mouth to say them." She rose up on her elbows, trying to find him. She felt his weight still on the bed, but in the darkness, his beautiful face eluded her. His touch was absent on her flesh, making her increasingly nervous. "Touch me, please ...."
"Where?"
"Anywhere."
He took a fingertip and softly traced a line up the front of her shin, then drew away.
"That's not what I meant, and you know it!"
He smiled, the frustration in her voice amusing him. "Then tell me what it is that you DID mean, Princess ..."
"I ..... I want ..... um ....." Her voice quivered. This was so hard for her! Why was this so hard for her?! He wasn't asking for anything more than to tell him her pleasure. Commanding her own body in private is easy for her to do, but to actually verbalize that was nearly impossible. Damn her fine Southern upbringing! Damn these inhibitions! Damn this man for pushing her to the edge only to back off and make her want and need so badly!
"Yes?" he queried, knowing that the frustration was battling with the lust, and he could see that lust was winning.
"I want a hug, please."
"That's a good start, Princess," he said, moving up and taking her solidly in his arms, holding her warm body against his. He nuzzled her fragrant hair, and she turned her face toward him, hoping for a kiss. He did kiss her, but on the forehead. Her brow furrowed.