The Duke's Love

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comfort for so long. Ever since he laid eyes on Ana, all other women had left his mind. Now , whenever he was even tempted to sleep with someone, the thought of Ana would creep up and ruin it. Jake stopped trying and instead put his mind on his estates and investments, which was working out better than he could have ever hoped.
    Jake had more than doubled his income in the last year or so. It was the only proven method to distract him from her, now she was here. It was impossible. The night of the theater where he had her up against the hall came to mind. He remembered those delicious curves and her satisfying sighs . How she withered against him and then when he dragged her to her room and almost ravished her. He could feel hi mself becoming aroused. She was more responsive than he remembered.
    Jake strode into the library and came to abrupt halt. Ana was curled up on the couch , silently reading by the fire. She had not noticed his entranc e yet, which was not a surprise . How could he have been so wrong about her? Was she really the type of woman who would play games and walk out without a second thought? He slowly closed the door behind him and stepped further into the room, closer to her.
    “You’re up late , Ana , ” Jake said softly. He saw Ana jump and drop her book. Jake did not even think about his actions , but went over and slowly hauled her up in to his arms and pressed his lips o nto hers. He was silently giving her a choice. Jake felt her momentary hesitation , then her acceptance . He wrapped his arms around her, opened her mouth with his tongue, and took everything he could from her . This was what he was missing. Only she could provide it for him.
    Jake dragged her down in front of the roaring fire. Jake swelled with satisfaction. He could feel her body giving in to him and he groaned in pleasure. She tasted sweet and smelled like heaven. He wound his hands in her hair pulling it loose and letting it glide between his fingers. He heard Ana gasping with little pleasurable sighs and grew even harder on top of her. She wiggled her body and clung to his shoulders bringing him closer to her.
    "Jake….." She whispered.
    Jake was more than happy to oblige. He snaked his fingers down to her chest and caressed her breasts through the fabric. His lips traveled from her mouth down her chin to her throat. Jake lost all reason. He wanted her. He wanted her moaning and grinding beneath him and he wanted to be inside her. He felt Ana’s fingers over his shirt tugging at the buttons and he lifted and jerked it off of him in one swift move and then he dove back down and captured her mouth savagely.
    “I want you , Ana , ” Jake murmured in her ear and he felt her stiffen. He paused , not wanting to go further i f she was not willing.
    “Jake I can’t do this , ” s he whispered back. Only her body and hands were telling another story.
    She looked so innocent , lying there be neath him. Jake inhaled slowly. He gazed down at her and knew the moment was lost. He knew he could easily convince her to give in, but they would both regret it in the morning. He conceded and was about to lift himself off her when he thought he heard the door closing. Closing? He had not even heard it open. He knew Ana heard it too , by her sudden stillness. Seconds ticked by and Jake lifted and looked around the fire lit room. He did not see anything out of place and no one was around.
    “Maybe we were hearing things , ” Ana said quietly.
    “I’m sorry love, I didn’t mean for this to happen , ” Jake ignored her comment about the noise.
    He knew what he heard. He just wanted to know who it was. “It probably was a servant and they know better to gossip. They couldn’t know who was in here, so it will be fine , ” h e said to her. However, his servants always knocked before entering and they would be abed this time of night. His mother and brother were also in bed, so whoever it was, was a guest , and he intended to find out.
    Jake

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