Free Merediths Awakening by Violet Summers Page B

it’ll be like this never happened.”
    “Beautiful Ariel, my little Princess,” he kept his voice soft, caressing. “You know you can’t pretend this never happened. And even if you could, I could never pretend I don’t know the taste of your lips, your nipples, your…” he stroked one finger through her lush wetness, “amazingly sweet little pussy. And I wouldn’t want to.” She moaned in response, and Tony brought his face next to hers, caressing her cheek with his own.
    “Remember the rules, Princess. You must ask for what you want. If you can’t take what I’m giving, then say the safe word.”
    Her head fell to his shoulder as she whispered, “Why, Tony? Why are you doing this to me?”
    He could tell she was terrified, her body trembling, her control slipping. These were uncharted waters for her. It was up to him to help her find her way.
    “Princess,” his voice was a low purr against her skin. “Have you forgotten the rules already?” He allowed his hand to squeeze one firm ass cheek warningly.
    Meredith tensed, refusing to open her mouth. Tony was a patient man. His fingers tiptoed lightly across the bare flesh of her spine. She arched into his touch, silently asking for more, but he kept it light. His breath whispered along her shoulders, her slim muscles bunching under her growing need.
    “Fine,” she finally exploded, her voice fire and ice. “Why, Anthony? Why the hell are you doing this to me?” Her voice was like venom. Good, he thought with satisfaction, at least it was an honest reaction, not a cold calculated, practiced line. And at least she didn’t sound afraid anymore.
    “Princess, I’m doing this because it’s what you want.”
    “It’s what I…” Her tirade was cut off as Tony’s hand connected with her ass. The smack wasn’t hard, it was merely to gain her attention and cut off her impending tirade.
    Her yelp of surprise gave Tony a reason to nip her ear.
    “You have been in charge for so long, I know you’re tired, Princess. I see it. It’s in your eyes.” He watched her swallow at his words and continued to press her. “Give yourself over to me. Now, in this moment, let me give you what you really crave.” Tony ran his tongue over the pulse in her neck. Her breath hitched, and he smiled as he bit down a little harder, careful to not leave a mark. He would honor her request and save that particular pleasure for more private parts of her body.
    “I promise to take care of you, Meredith.” His hands slid up her ribcage. She was swaying back and forth, into and away from his touch. Her inner war played out across her stunning face.
    “I will take you where you’ve always dreamed of going, but could never go on your own. Say the words I need to hear, Princess, and the world is yours.” Unable to resist, he leaned in, nipping her bottom lip and stroking it with his tongue.
    *
    He was seducing her with his words, making her want nothing more than to give over to him. And suddenly she realized she could. She could let him touch her, let herself lose control completely. She could do this because he’d tied her up. She had no choice.
    She could walk away afterward without a single regret or backward glance because it wasn’t her fault.
    The realization was freeing, and she didn’t fight when he slid his hands down the length of her torso to curl around her ass cheeks. When one long, rough finger probed from behind before slipping into her creamy sheath, she moaned out loud, but not in protest.

    “Yes.” Meredith couldn’t bring her voice to above a whisper. She was holding back tears. Could she trust this man? Her head told her no. Hell, no! But her soul, her weary, battle-scarred soul, wanted to, and in the end she gave in to the most wounded part of herself. Her spirit needed healing, even if only for a few hours.
    “Please, Anthony, give me what I need.” She heard his growl as he ripped off the blindfold. His dark eyes delved into hers, and she knew he