Free Enlightened by Alice Raine Page B

his intentions.
    ‘Here?’ I whispered, simultaneously shocked and hugely aroused by the idea of doing it in Nathan’s company car. Still, surely it was only normal to be shocked when someone proposes car sex? ‘But … but I thought you said you had calls to make?’ I stuttered stupidly. Watching my reaction I saw Nathan’s face alter as a frustrated expression clouded his eyes, making his lustful look fall away as he let out a sigh. ‘I do,’ he said, pulling out his phone and dialling a number without so much as giving me another glance.
    Disappointment crashed over me as I slipped back in my seat and cursed myself. What the hell was I thinking distracting him? I should have kept my stupid mouth shut and just let him continue with his illicit sexual plans. Digging my fingernails into my palms I tried to distract my body from its huge excitement but it was no good, my groin hummed with unspent arousal and as I inwardly chastised myself I tried to get comfortable by parting my legs to ease the pressure of the throbbing.
    In my bag my phone began to ring and I huffed out a grumbly breath of irritation. In my highly strung state I didn’t particularly feel like talking to anyone, but seeing as Nathan was making calls I may as well answer it – and on the positive side at least it might distract me. Digging around in my bag I retrieved my phone and pulled it out only to see Nathan’s number flashing on screen. Looking across to him in confusion I was met with a completely blank expression; he merely raised his eyebrows and jerked his chin towards my phone to indicate I should answer it.
    Confused but still hugely turned on I didn’t even bother to argue the stupidity of the situation. Instead I pressed the accept button and lifted my phone to my ear whilst looking him directly in the eyes. ‘I said, come over here, Stella,’ he stated darkly, his eyes flashing with the challenge I had accidentally presented. ‘Don’t make me ask you again.’ Nathan clicked off his phone with a flick of his wrist, slipped it back in his jacket pocket, and sat back expectantly with his hands resting on his spread thighs, all the while burning holes in me with his heated stare.
    The car suddenly felt very warm. Really, really frigging warm, and I instinctively ran a finger around the collar of my shirt to loosen it even though it wasn’t particularly tight. Gulping in some air I swallowed, sat up straighter, and attempted to mimic some of his calm disposition with a flippant comment – ‘No seat belts, Mr Jackson, that’s a little dangerous isn’t it?’ – but my pretend composure was ruined when I fumbled my bag and ended up dropping my phone on the floor of the car. Bending to pick it up with a curse I suddenly found myself being gripped around the waist and hoisted up so I was splayed facedown across Nathan’s lap where he landed two short, hard spanks on my upturned bottom. A yelp of surprise escaped me, both from my sudden position and the slight sting in my bum, but there was no time for more thoughts or words because he then manhandled me upright so I was sat astride his lap facing him with my mouth just inches from his. ‘Watch that sarcasm, Miss Marsden,’ he murmured, his blue eyes twinkling with obvious excitement. Then, with a growling sound emanating low in his throat, Nathan’s lips found mine before proceeding to almost kiss the life out of me.
    Oh God, as he kissed me his stubble was doing its thing again, scratching against my soft chin and turning me on beyond all belief. A few moments later Nathan lifted his mouth and left me feeling dazed, overheated, and decidedly needy. Looking down at my undoubtedly flushed face he gave me one of his trademark sexy, sly smiles while somehow still managing to look calm and sure of himself. ‘Concerned about not being locked in, are you? It’s just as well I went shopping a few weeks ago then. I got something especially for you,’ he added cryptically, shifting me