I'm going over the latest financial statements in my office when there's a knock at the door. Frowning, I glance at the clock--it's late and I wasn't expecting company.
"Come in," I call out, leaning back against my chair.
The door opens and in walks Ophelia Clarke, the youngest daughter of my newest business partner, Derek. I'd seen her at various company and high society functions, always on the arm of her father like a dutiful daughter, but tonight?
Tonight she looked different.
Her form-fitting dress hugs her curves just right with a neckline that plunges to reveal a tantalizing amount of cleavage. Her light brown hair is loose, falling in soft waves around her shoulders, and her makeup is a touch more mature then usual; smokey eyes and red lips.
"Miss Clarke," I say, standing, "To what do I owe the pleasure?"
She smiles, a slow and seductive thing, as she saunters towards my desk. "Please," she purrs sweetly, "call me Lia. As for why I'm here... I think we both know."
I raise an eyebrow, smirk tugging at my lips. "Why don't you enlighten me?"
She makes her way closer still, perching on the edge of the desk right in front of me. Her legs cross, the high slit of her dress falling open to reveal an expanse of smooth, creamy thigh that has my mouth watering.
"I've seen the way you look at me," she murmurs, her voice sweet. "At all those boring events when you think I'm not looking. But I am. I've seen the hunger in your eyes--the way you undress me with your gaze."
I pause before chuckling, arms crossing over my chest. "You're a beautiful woman, Lia. I'd have to be blind not to notice. But... I think we both know that this is about more than just physical attraction."
She bites her lip, looking up at me through her eyelashes. "You're right. It is." A pause. "I want you, Archer. Not just for a night, but a lifetime--I want to be your wife."
I stare at her for a moment, heart pounding in my chest. I'd be lying if I hadn't thought about it; about taking her as mine.
But never in a million years did I think she'd want the same.
"Ophelia," I murmur, reaching out to cup her cheek. "Do you have any idea what you're asking? I'm not a gentle man. I'm possessive. Domineering. I'll want to control every aspect of your life. Is that something you'd really be alright with?"
She leans into my touch, eyes fluttering shut. "Yes," she breathes, "That's exactly what I want. To belong to you; heart, body, and soul. I want you to claim me, own me, make me yours in every possible way."
I groan, cock hardening in my pants at her words. Then, I pull her towards me. My lips crash against hers in a bruising kiss. She moans into my mouth, her arms wrapping around my neck. Her body molds perfectly into mine.
I kiss her deeply, possessively, with my tongue delving deep into her mouth to taste her. She opens for me beautifully, giving as good as she gets.