Free Wishful Thinking by Sandra Sookoo Page A

still did those tasks for her, pleasured her, built her confidence even knowing there was a possibility he'd be sent back. “Maybe there’s a loophole.” She toyed with the neckline of his t-shirt then brushed her fingers along his jaw. The prickle of stubble against her skin sent shivers of desire through her belly. “There’s always a way out. Maybe if we talk to an attorney?” As the thought took life, she knew it would be hopeless. Every lawyer in the state would laugh at her far-fetched story, not to mention no one except her could see Rand.
    “Not this time. Rules governing the nether world are very strict and not bound to mortal laws. Even now, I’m on probation for giving you extra days.” He pressed his lips to the sensitive spot below her right ear. “It’s well worth the hassle to spend a few more seconds in your arms.”
    “Yes, but is it worth a last name?”
    “Only you can decide that.”
    Jovie squirmed, trying to alleviate the ache between her legs. As much as she’d love to have another bout of hot sex with the magical man, he’d still tricked her and she wasn’t sure he still wasn’t using her for his own gain. Of course he was! Nothing like seducing an insecure woman in order to have her agree to his insane plan. “Let me up, Rand. I don’t want any more of your flattery. It always ends with me being half-naked.”
    “And satisfied. Would you like me to pleasure you with my fingers?” He nibbled her ear lobe then pressed his lips close to her ear and said, “Slide them through your warm pussy as I gather your sweet honey?”
    “Oh, God.” Need spiraled down her spine at his low-pitched, coarse words. She slipped a hand around his neck. “That can’t happen again. I’m angry with you, remember?” Her resolve wobbled as he pulled gently on her hair, tipping her head back. “Aren’t we now enemies?” She licked her lips in anticipation of the kiss she knew was imminent. “Only one of us can be here in this world.” How come Disney heroines never had these issues?
    “We are, but we are also fated to be together for this portion of the future.” His breath warmed the column of her throat. “Why do you wish to spend that time in the pointless pursuit of a surname you’ll never guess? No one has accomplished this feat in over a hundred years.”
    “I have to try. You would do the same.” A breezy sigh escaped when he drew his tongue over the hollow between her collar bones. “It’s ridiculous to think I’ll calmly give up my life for you, no matter how you make me feel.” Need heated her body and she shifted on his lap. “Why did you have to appear to me at all? You brought me to life again only so I might lose it? That's cruel.”
    Being near him and not having him was pure torture.
    His perfect mouth pulled down with a frown. “You needed me.” He removed his hands from her hair and placed one on either side of her ribcage. “You still do. For the remainder of our time together, I will strive to grant your every wish. I am yours.”
    “You’re wrong. I don’t need you anymore.” Sadness darkened the haze of lust, but she couldn’t go through with the lie. Every cell in her body cried out for his attention. Despite her best intentions, she craved him.
    Never had anyone affected her as this strange, not-quite-human did with his words and sweet caresses. “I have everything I ever wanted now.” The heat from his hands pressed against her sides like twin furnaces. “I no longer need you.” She hoped repeating the statement would make more of an impact—on her, on him.
    “I’m sorry to hear that because now this will be inappropriate.” He lowered his mouth, capturing her lips in a gentle kiss.
    It was fleeting and feather-weighted. When it was over, goosebumps covered her skin and her longing turned into a raging inferno of desire. She swallowed and looked into his face, hoping for calm but sinking fast into a cocoon of want. “I guess spending two weeks