Saved by My Blackguard (Linked Across Time Book 1) (8 page)

“Yes. We can go now if you’d like.”

She nodded. “Yes, please.”

He held out his hand for her. She placed hers in his and he helped her to her feet. She couldn’t wait to take a swim in the pool. It didn’t matter that it was inappropriate. She didn’t doubt he had feelings for her. Perhaps she was a bit mad for presuming he wanted to be with her forever, but she believed it with her whole heart. Actions spoke louder than words. When he was ready, he’d tell her how much he loved her. She could be patient.

“It isn’t far from the cave.”

They walked for a few moments until they reached the pool he’d told her about. It was beautiful. There were flowers twisting down in vines down the cliff and the pool was crystal clear. She could see down to the bottom. It didn’t appear to be too deep. The waterfall wasn’t large. It flowed enough to keep feeding the pool with fresh water. She wanted to stand under it and let the spray wash over her.

“It’s beautiful.”

“It is,” he agreed. His voice had a whimsical tone to it.

She turned to look at him. His gaze wasn’t focused on the waterfall. It was fixated on her. Her breath hitched a bit at his heat-filled stare. She wanted everything it was offering to her. All she had to do was reach out and take it. Take him. Then they would belong together forever. Did she dare do it? Deep down, she knew it wouldn’t take much for him to give in and make love to her. She wanted it more than anything. He was trying to be as gentlemanly as possible and for that she respected him, but it was time to let that go and be together in every way. An idea formed in her mind… It was time to be brave and take a chance. Paul wouldn’t let her down. She wasn’t a seductress by any means. For him, she’d take any chance and do what was needed to erase all barriers between them.

Evelyn turned around and lifted her hair over her shoulder. “Can you unlace my dress?”

He pulled at the laces and loosened them enough for her to step out of it. Nervous, she kept her back to him and let her long blonde tresses cover her back again. They were the only shield she was going to allow herself. She set the gown carefully on a rock near the pool. Then she lowered her shift and stood before him without a stitch of clothes on. After she set the rest of her clothing on the rock with her dress she glanced over her shoulder and said, “Are you going to join me in the pool?’

Her question was met with silence. She took that as a good sign. He didn’t deny or affirm his intentions. Paul would consider all options before making a decision. That was who he was. She’d gotten to know him rather well over the past several days. She didn’t doubt he’d join her in the pool. She headed toward it knowing he’d soon follow her.

The pool in the water was warm. She’d been afraid it would be cold, almost hoped it would be. Her body was heated with desire, and was covered by the water of the pool. She dipped her head back and soaked her head completely. Once it was submerged she lifted her hands and rubbed at her scalp. She moaned with pleasure. The itching had started to drive her mad.

“Let me help.”

Her eyes fluttered opened and met Paul’s gaze. His blue eyes were a mixture of fire and ice. He lifted his hands and finished what she started with her hair. It felt even better with him doing the massaging. His large body dwarfed hers as he stood behind her. Need pooled in her belly. How to ask him for what she wanted? Her innocence was not helping her to seduce the man she loved.

“I want to stand under the waterfall.”

“Then we shall do that. Let’s swim over there.” He kissed her neck from behind her. “You go first. I will be right behind you.”

Evelyn swam over to the waterfall. Her body was still mostly covered by the pool of water. It was a little shallower near the falls. Her bosom was uncovered as she stepped onto a rock and went under the falls. The spray was light and seemed to float down the small cliff. The shower whispered over her, massaging her skin. It was the most amazing thing she’d ever experienced in her life. She moaned in pleasure as it washed over her. The only thing that would make it better was if Paul were with her.

She looked over her shoulder and realized he hadn’t yet joined her. He appeared to be rooted in the spot she’d left him. His gaze remained fixed on her. She started to call for him, but he had already begun moving toward her. Good he should enjoy the wondrous falls too.

***

Evelyn was a siren song. He still couldn’t believe she had stripped bare in front of him. He didn’t know what she’d do next. When she stood under the falls and exposed herself further he about lost it. Her breasts were beautiful and he wanted to cup them in the palm of his hands. For what seemed like an eternity he stared at her transfixed by her beauty. Once he snapped out of his stupor he realized he had to have her. He wanted to wait and woo her properly as she deserved. But if she was willing then he’d take her now under the magic of the waterfall. He swam to her side and stopped in front of her.

“You like it?” he asked.

“It’s perfect.” She smiled. “You took too long getting here. I was lonely.”

When had she turned into a seductress? How did he ever think he’d be able to resist her? She was everything he didn’t know he wanted. Now that he found her he wasn’t ever letting her go. He pulled her into his arms and brought his lips down on hers. Their passion ignited within him and burnt him from the inside out. He couldn’t get enough of her mouth. Their kiss went on and on bringing him to the brink of exploding.

He wrapped an arm around her and pulled her closer. With his free hand he lifted it and placing his hand over one of her breasts, kneaded it. She moaned and rubbed herself against him. They couldn’t stay in the pool. They’d not get very far and Paul was dying to be inside her. He had to make sure she was ready for him. She was a virgin and he couldn’t rush their first time.

Paul pulled back and stared down at her. “Wrap your legs around me, sweetheart.”

She did as he asked. He walked further under the waterfall and set her on the edge of a cliff filled with lush vegetation. He kissed her again to distract her. With care he reached down and cupped her between her thighs. She moaned louder as he caressed her tender flesh with his fingers. He pushed one inside her as he continued to rub her clit with another finger. She thrashed in his arms. He trailed kisses down her neck and stopped at her breasts. He licked one nipple, and then sucked it into his mouth. Evelyn moaned louder. Her breath was constant heavy pants. He pushed another finger inside her as he rubbed her clit again. Later, when they were more comfortable, he’d taste her and make her scream as he sucked her clit in his mouth. For now this would have to do. She screamed as her climax hit her.

“I thought the waterfall was the best thing I’d ever felt. That has to be… I don’t know how to describe it. We must do it again.”

Paul laughed. “We’re not done.”

“There’s more?”

“I promise you there is so much more that we won’t get to it all today.”

He had so many things he wanted to do with her. This was only the beginning of their time together. He wanted forever and he would have it with her. She was his everything. He didn’t know he would fall in love as fast as he did, but he had never met anyone like Evelyn before.

She lay back languidly on top of the rock. “I’m waiting.”

Who was he to deny her? Paul crawled up on the cliff and joined her, pulling her back into his arms, and kissed her senseless. Evelyn’s legs opened wide as he caressed her tender flesh once again. Once she melted in his arms again he started to push himself into her warm heat. He moved slowly letting her adjust to his size. With every kiss, he would enter her a little bit more until he was fully seated inside her tight channel.

“Are you all right?”

“I’m perfect.”

He agreed. She was perfect. Paul moved in and out of her in slow agonizing thrusts. This was the first time they would ever make love and he wanted it to be as special as he could make it. It had to be something they would always remember. There was no reason to rush and every reason to relish in the feel of their bodies joined together as one. The closer they came to an orgasm the faster his pace became. At a certain point neither one of them could hold back their passion. Her breath hitched as her release was at the point of spiraling out of control. She screamed when it hit its peak. Her channel rippled over him sending him into the best release he’d ever had. There were no words to describe how amazing it was.

Making love, not just sex, was so much better. He’d thought all that was nonsense. How wrong he’d been. He sent a silent prayer up to whoever sent him back in time to find the love of his life. He owed them so much. When he got back to his time, to New York, he’d also stop in to see the doctor who demanded he take a vacation. He was the one who’d sent Paul on this path. If he hadn’t followed his advice he wouldn’t be holding the greatest treasure he’d ever find in his arms. The doctor deserved personal thanks for that alone.

“Paul.”

“Yes, sweetheart?”

She lifted her hand and cupped his cheek. “When can we do that again?”

He laughed. She was precious and too adorable for words. “I need a little recovery time, but soon. I don’t think I will ever get enough of you.”

She sighed. “I agree. This is the best day of my life. We will have to do this often.”

He leaned down and placed a light kiss on her lips. “I love you.”

She grinned. “I love you too.”

The pool, the waterfall, making love… it had all been amazing. So much so he wanted to stay in there and bask in its glory as long as possible. He was realistic though. He knew that they couldn’t stay there. They had to get back to the real world. He had finally remembered what happened to him and how he fell back in time. The storm had played a huge part in it. The wind had picked him up and pushed him over the edge near the cave. He’d fallen, literally, through a time hole with the help of the storm surge.

He didn’t know how they could use that to their advantage to return to 1987, but he had to figure out a way. They would be safer and happier in his time.

“I think we need to get dressed and head back to the cave. It’s going to get dark soon.”

“I know you’re right.” She sighed. “It’s been so wonderful here I don’t want to leave.”

He kissed her nose. “Come, let’s get dressed. I will start a fire tonight. I’m sure the pirates are long gone.”

With her wet hair he didn’t want her to catch a chill. For her he would risk anything, even the wrath of pirates. He hoped he was right and they were already on the other side of the island. They swam to the edge of the pool and stepped out. Paul dressed quickly, and then helped Evelyn tie the laces of her dress.

They headed back to the cave. He lifted her hand to his mouth and kissed the palm. Nothing would come between them. Life was as fantastic as it was ever going to be.

SAVED BY MY BLACKGUARD

CHAPTER EIGHT

Paul leaned down
and kissed the top of Evelyn’s head. They’d spent a good part of the day making love over and over again. It was their way of putting off the inevitable. He was aware they should leave and figure out what to do next, but he was reluctant to move. All he wanted to do was to hold the woman wrapped in his arms and forget about all of their problems. Unfortunately for them both they couldn’t ignore their situation any longer.

“It’s time,” he said.