Irresistible Boss Succumbing to Your Touch (Maria Anita) novel Chapter 2

There was no way out – my friend dragged me to the ball. As soon as we got in, Mel pulled us to the bar and whispered in my ear:

“It’s an open bar tonight, so you’re going to drink until all that sadness washes away!” Mel handed me two tequila shots while holding two more in her hands. “Let’s down these!” We knocked back the tequila, and Fred was already handing each of us a cosmopolitan.

Melissa dragged me to the dance floor, and I was actually having fun. When a slow song started playing, Fred and Mel began slow dancing together. I took that as my cue to head to the buffet, but I didn’t make it there. I felt someone grab my hand, and when I turned around, there was a man in a black mask smiling at me – and what a smile! He kissed my hand and pulled me close, whispering in my ear with a husky voice:

“Surely the most beautiful woman in the room won’t deny me a dance, will she?”

“And why not? Let’s dance,” I smiled back at him.

It was impossible to resist that seductive husky voice and that gorgeous crooked smile! He was tall with broad shoulders, had a charming smile and blue eyes – so blue they were almost violet. He had sinfully tempting lips, brown hair, and when he pulled me by the waist, I placed my hands on his chest and could feel he was a wall of well-defined muscle. Although the mask concealed his face, he was very charming and enchanting.

“I’ve been watching you since you arrived,” this mysterious man whispered in my ear. “You’re so beautiful!”

“You’re kind. But you’re not from around here, are you?” He had a powerful presence, radiating authority.

“No. A friend convinced me to come to this party.”

“Looks like we have something in common – my friends convinced me to come too.”

“Lucky me!”

“And why’s that?” I smiled.

“Because I was captivated the moment I saw you. You’re stunning.” As he whispered in my ear, I got goosebumps, feeling my face flush and my body tingle – he truly had me enchanted.

“Even with the mask?”

“Even with the mask! You’re too beautiful.”

“You’re such a charmer.”

“You think I’m charming?”

“You know you are. And handsome too.”

“I’m glad you like what you see.”

“And what do you do for a living, handsome?” – I felt a bit dizzy, not sure if it was from the drink or the delicious cologne that man was wearing. I ended up stumbling over my own feet.

“Are you okay?”

“I think I need some air.”

“Come with me.” – He pulled me into a dark hallway that led to an emergency exit and started fanning my face. – “I really want to kiss you. May I?” – I nodded yes.

He looked into my eyes, held the back of my neck, and our lips met. It started slow but deepened; he pressed me against the wall, and the kiss intensified even more, almost taking our breath away. When he broke the kiss so we could breathe, we looked into each other’s eyes – it was like throwing gasoline on fire. He ran his hand down my waist to my thigh and pulled my leg up to his waist. I was completely surrendered by then, feeling his body against mine. I went crazy with desire and pulled him closer, wrapping my leg around his waist.