“We’re not having this conversation here. It’s not fair, and I’ve never done anything to you.” She pressed her hands to his chest, hoping he’d back away and get the message.
Again, nothing happened. Jake didn’t budge.
“Bella, dear, we need your help,” Mavis said, calling toward her.
“When do you stop for your lunch break?” he asked.
“Twelve.”
“I’ll be here, waiting. You’re not going anywhere and we’re going to have this conversation whether you like it or not.”
Nodding, she waited for him to release her and she scrambled toward the front of the library. There was a queue demanding attention. Even though her hands were shaking she started to serve people. The next couple of hours were filled with her putting books on the shelves, serving people, and making coffee for the staff. She really didn’t mind working at the library, but the peace it gave her wasn’t there today with Jake’s presence. She saw him standing outside the door, waiting for her. Every now and then he talked on the phone.
Would it be possible for her to skip out on their conversation by hiding away?
No, don’t back down. Remember, he means nothing to you.
By lunchtime she wanted to hit him for invading her life. Meeting men at clubs and leaving them didn’t give the men permission to seek her out. She grabbed her coat and met him outside.
“We’re going to the Italian restaurant down the road. I’ve booked us a table.”
She didn’t argue or say a word. When he grabbed her arm, she pulled away, walking by his side.
Jake didn’t fight her, which she was pleased about.
They entered the restaurant and she tried to protest when he pulled out her chair. Why was he acting like the perfect gentleman?
Pushing her glasses up her nose, she smoothed her skirt suddenly realizing she wasn’t dressed for something like this. She stared around the room seeing other women looking sexy, sensual as they were in nice looking clothes.
The waiter came to hand them a menu. Jake thanked him.
Staring at him, Bella waited for him to speak.
“Pick something to eat. I don’t want to be interrupted by the waiter asking for our orders.”
Looking over the menu, she picked something quickly, being sure not to appear too greedy.
Jake signaled the waiter and gave his order. She gave hers, linking her fingers together and wondering what the hell was going to happen.
They were served drinks and then left alone at Jake’s request.
When his gaze landed on her, she tensed up. His blue eyes were so clear yet he seemed to see so much by his gaze alone. Nibbling her lip, she offered up a smile even though it was a struggle to.
“You were a virgin?” he asked.
Heat filled her cheeks. She nodded her head, looking down at her hands.
“What the hell were you doing fucking against a wall for your first time?”
Gasping, she glanced to her left then to her right. “Keep your voice down.”
“No one can hear us. I’m not raising my voice. Answer the question.”
“Look, I don’t want anything from you. It was a onetime bit of…fun.”
“You’re lying.”
She couldn’t deny it. Last night may have been fun for him while it wasn’t for her. Bella hated every second of the actual penetration. Biting her lip, she stared past his shoulder.
“You will keep your eyes on me,” he said.
“I don’t want anything from you. I’m not demanding crap from you. Why did you have to find me? What do you want?” she asked.
Jake stared at her without saying a word. The waiter put their food in front of them.
Picking up her fork she started to eat even though each movement was a chore.
“Last night, did you enjoy it?”
Bella opened her mouth ready to lie just to get him to leave her alone.
“Any lies come out of your mouth and I will fucking spank your ass.”
Gasping, she looked at him to see he wasn’t lying.
“You’re friends with Maya. You know what she is so I know you’re aware of what a dominant man is.”
Even without her friend being a submissive, Bella liked to read BDSM books. They got her juices flowing and really helped her to fantasize about what she wanted.
She kept quiet.
“I’m a Dom, Bella. I suggest you don’t test me otherwise we’re going to have problems.”
“What kind of problems?” she asked, unable to resist probing him.
“Your ass will look delightful in a nice shade of pink. Do you think we should test my theory?” His eyebrow rose and a pulse started in her groin.
Shaking her head, she circled some pasta and started eating. “No, I didn’t enjoy it.”
“Why?” he asked.
“It hurt. I was waiting for you to finish so I could get away.”
“Some pain can cause pleasure.”
“The brick wall hurt my back. You were too big and it was…horrible.” She stared at her plate, wishing she could taste what was going into her mouth.
His hand on hers where it rested on the table made her jump.
“I’m not going to hurt you. Relax.”
That was easier said than done.
“If I knew you were a virgin we could have taken it slow.”
She laughed. “If you knew I was a virgin, nothing would have happened.”
Jake kept his gaze on her. “Do you really think that?”
“You would have done something?” She took her time to say each word. Jake looked like the kind of man to run for the hills before he let himself go with a virgin. Was she completely wrong?
* * * *
“Bella, you’re going to have to realize you’re mine,” Jake said. “I don’t give a fuck if you’re a virgin or not. You were going to be mine. If I’d known you were a virgin I’d have taken you to my bed. Any woman’s first time shouldn’t be up against a fucking wall.”
He watched her bow her head, eating her pasta. Her hand was fisted on the table but he refused to remove his own. She needed to realize it was going to take a lot more than her virginity to get rid of him. The moment he saw her at the library he’d been struck dumb.
She didn’t look anything like she had last night. For a start, she wore the sexiest pair of glasses he’d ever seen. The clothes she wore covered up every inch of her curves. He liked the clothes as he saw
the men eyeing her up. She would be bombarded with offers if they had a clue as to what lay underneath the clothes and he wasn’t interested in sharing her.
“I don’t believe you,” she said.
“What part?”
“Wanting me even though I’m a virgin.”
“You’re not a virgin anymore, baby. I took care of that.”
Her cheeks were bright red from his words. She needed to get used to the fact he wasn’t going anywhere. From the moment his cock slid inside her tight cunt, he owned her.
“Do you know how dangerous it was doing what you did last night?” he asked, feeling his anger close to the surface. If it hadn’t been him, Bella could have been at the mercy of someone else.
“Maya was with me. I had friends around me.”
“And yet not one of them stopped you with me.”
“I wanted it last night,” she said, glaring at him. She looked around the room again, lowering her voice so no one heard her. “I just didn’t like it.”
He smiled. “We can change that. Go out with me tonight,” he said.
“What?” She shook her head. “Go out with you again?”
“Yeah, give me a chance to make it up to you.”
“No, I don’t know anything about you.”
“Your first time was awful. I’m responsible for that. Give me the chance to change your mind.”
She bit her lip and all he wanted to do was take possession of her mouth.
“Why?”
“I’m a man, Bella. I don’t want to know the woman I’m with is fucking unhappy. You will date me.”
“Why ask me if you’re demanding it?” she asked, bristling.
Smiling, Jake took her hand, locking their fingers together. “I want to put you over my knee and spank your ass until it shines red. I’m not going to do that. However, you’re going to give me the proper chance you should have given me last night.”