Leah's Seduction: 10 (Gianni and Leah - Leah's Seduction) by Emily Jane Trent

 
    Chapter 1
    It had only been a day since Gianni had recited a romantic poem to Leah, and said, “I love you.” Tears came to her eyes when she remembered the special moment at the top of the Eiffel Tower. The man she loved had opened his heart to her. He had taken the risk, and allowed the wall around his emotions crumble.
    Lovemaking that night had been sweet, and hot. But professing love brought new challenges. How Gianni would deal with it in the playroom was still in question. Yet Leah chose not to dwell on that issue. They were still in Paris, and madly in love. Treasuring their time away, she pushed aside any worry.
    It had no place in the romantic setting of Au Port Du Salut bistro, near Luxembourg Gardens. The very French setting of the gastro pub, with its contemporary French cuisine, made it the ideal place to say goodbye to Paris. It was one of their last nights in the city.
    The décor was medieval style, with curved wood chairs and white tablecloths. The wood-framed windows were open, adding to the Parisian experience. Leah admired the view of the narrow streets and centuries-old buildings, defining the city that inspired love.
    Leah looked across at Gianni and smiled. She couldn’t help it. He took a bite of his foie gras, following it with a sip of champagne. In his white shirt, sleeves rolled up and top buttons open, Gianni looked absolutely edible. His blue-gray eyes contrasted with the white he wore, making them even more striking.
    His sandy blond hair defied grooming, disheveled in the sexiest possible way. The memory of her hands buried in it, not long before they came to dinner, excited her anew. Gianni looked at her as only he could. The sharpness of his gaze softened when he looked into her eyes, and Leah melted.
    Gianni rubbed his knee against hers and squeezed her hand. “It’s because of you.”
    Leah skin tingled at the feel of his strong hand. “What is?”
    “It’s because of you that I fell in love.” Gianni kissed her knuckles. “Your love is so strong. Nearly enough for both of us.” He looked intent. “You broke through, baby. And you are the only woman who could have.”
    Leah’s eyes welled with tears. Hearing Gianni speak of love moved her deeply.
    “You have a big heart. And you are a beautiful, passionate woman.” He paused. “And now you’ve unleashed a monster.”
    Leah laughed. “Meaning what?”
    “I love you so much. There’s no going back. Are you prepared for what that means?”
    She furrowed her brow. “Of course. As long as we are together, it’s what I want. Do you mean something in particular?”
    Gianni leaned closer. “As long as I was blind to my feelings, I could continue as we were. But you brought to life the fire within me that had been suppressed for a lifetime. Having felt the depth of love I have for you…I will always love you, baby.”
    “I’m so relieved you are finally saying it.”
    The blue of his eyes darkened. “I couldn’t stop loving you, even if I wanted to.”
    Leah studied him. “Why would you want to?”
    Gianni looked thoughtful. “For so long, sex was love to me. At least subconsciously, it was sex-focused. Sex equaled intimacy.” He took a breath. “In fact, I purposely avoided emotional intimacy.”
    “But you don’t have to close off emotion anymore.”
    He shook his head. “It’s not that easy. In the time we have been together, you’ve acclimated to the playroom. Your submission allows you the pleasure you seek…the pleasure I want to give you.”
    Leah knew the answer before she asked the question. But she wanted to hear Gianni’s response. “And now that concerns you?”
    “It does,” Gianni said. “I can no longer shut out my feelings. Yet in the intensity of a scene, I have to be strong. Just enough pain is part of the experience. And pushing you to the limit of your tolerance.”
    “I want you to do that.”
    “Yes, my love. I know you do,” Gianni said. “But you touch my heart. My greatest