Sorry this has taken me so long to publish. I have chapter six written and edited as well, so I should be able to post it not too long from now. I hope you all enjoy this next installment.
My thanks goes to MrWhiteTiger as always for editing this.
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"You know, it's unlike me to rush things," he murmured in her ear a little while later. "Normally I savor things and take my time, but with you, it seems I have no self control."
The afterglow had faded and Hugh was now wide awake. Earlier he'd slipped away from Lucy and turned on the gas fireplace, lighting the room in its warm glow. The flames lit her skin in shades of gold and copper; her hair shone and when she dragged her sleepy eyes open, there were licks of gold in the blue depths.
"Self control is overrated," she purred as she rubbed her cheek along his chest like a cat.
He chuckled, "Yes, at times. But I did want to get you into bed."
"So, take me there later. I'm in no hurry to move." She slid her hand up his chest, her fingers brushing and stroking his skin. She seemed to take particular pleasure in letting her fingers sift through the black and gray hair on his chest.
"Let me draw you," he whispered as she snuggled herself closer to his side.
"Do I have to move?" she moaned.
He chuckled. "No. Hey, what's this little girl? You are how much younger than me, and I've worn you out?"
"Don't tease," she sighed with a satisfied sound. She buried her face in his shoulder and pressed her lips against his skin. He shuddered slightly as the tip of her tongue tasted the salt.
"Wouldn't dream of teasing you, but if you don't stop that with your mouth, I'm going to wear you out more," he warned. He felt her smile against his skin and was tempted to tumble her back into the sofa cushion.
"Alright. Fine, get your paper and whatever. But you have to make me a promise."
"Yes?" he prompted when it appeared she wasn't going to tell him.
She opened her eyes slowly and gave him a wicked, sexy smile. "You have to promise to wear me out again when you're done."
He laughed, the sound deep and full bodied like a rich wine Then he kissed her hard and long. He grinned when he pulled back and she was breathless.
"You've got it, darling girl," he said as he got up. He walked towards his drafting table, unconcerned about his nudity. He knew she was watching him, and he liked it. It was nice to be appreciated by a soft, incredibly sensual woman.
He came back with his tablet, a piece of charcoal, and a handful of colored pencils. Pulling up one of his armchairs, he settled himself close enough to catch all the shadows playing across her skin, but not so close that his shadow crossed her.