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Temptation's Edge

Temptation's Edge

Chapter 1: Sparks in the Wilderness

I, Shawna, had always been the fire to Hamad’s calm waters. Our love was a tempest, wild and unyielding, but lately, our arguments had turned into full-blown storms. So, we packed our bags for a getaway to the mountains, hoping the crisp air would cool our tempers. Little did I know, this trip would ignite a different kind of heat.

The cabin was nestled deep in the woods, a rustic hideaway with a view that could steal your breath. Hamad was fussing over the firewood, his gentle hands stacking logs with a tenderness that made my heart ache. I leaned against the doorway, arms crossed, watching him with a smirk.

‘Hamad, you’re treating that wood like it’s a damn baby. Just stack it and light it already,’ I teased, my voice dripping with playful challenge.

He glanced up, his dark eyes softening as they met mine. ‘Shawna, patience is a virtue. You’d know that if you ever slowed down for two seconds.’

I sauntered over, my boots clicking on the wooden floor, and crouched beside him. ‘Oh, I can be patient… when it suits me. But right now, I’m more interested in heat than virtue.’ I let my fingers brush his arm, feeling the warmth of his skin through his flannel shirt.

He chuckled, a low, rumbling sound that sent a shiver down my spine. ‘You’re trouble, woman. Always have been.’

‘And you love it,’ I shot back, leaning in closer, my lips hovering just inches from his. ‘Don’t pretend you don’t.’

His breath hitched, and I saw the flicker of desire in his eyes. ‘You’re gonna burn us both down one day, Shawna.’

‘Maybe,’ I purred, my hand sliding up his chest, feeling the steady thump of his heart. ‘But what a way to go.’

The air between us crackled, charged with the tension of our unresolved fights and unspoken needs. I could feel my body responding, a familiar ache building low in my belly. Hamad’s gaze dropped to my lips, and I knew he was fighting the same pull. We were stubborn as hell, but damn if we didn’t want each other just as fiercely.

I stood, pulling him up with me, my grip firm on his wrist. ‘Enough with the fire out here. Let’s start one inside,’ I said, my voice husky with intent. I led him toward the bedroom, my hips swaying with every step, knowing his eyes were glued to me.

‘Shawna, you’re impossible,’ he muttered, but there was no real protest in his tone. Just raw, hungry need.

As we crossed the threshold, I turned, pushing him against the wall with a force that made him gasp. My hands were on his chest, my nails digging in just enough to make him feel it. ‘Call me impossible again, and I’ll show you just how much I can take,’ I warned, my lips curling into a wicked grin.

His hands found my waist, pulling me flush against him. I could feel him, hard and ready, pressing into me through our clothes. ‘You’re gonna be the death of me,’ he whispered, his voice rough.

‘Good,’ I shot back, my fingers working at his belt with practiced ease. ‘Now shut up and let me have what I want.’

Our clothes were a tangle on the floor in seconds, the cool air of the cabin a sharp contrast to the heat of our skin. I pushed him onto the bed, straddling him, my wet heat hovering just above him, teasing. His hands gripped my hips, his eyes dark with lust. I could see him panting already, his chest rising and falling fast.

‘Shawna, please,’ he groaned, his voice breaking with need.

I leaned down, my lips brushing his ear. ‘Begging already? I thought you had more fight in you.’ My words were sharp, but my body was trembling with anticipation, dripping with want as I lowered myself just enough to feel the tip of his cock against me.

This was just the beginning. The mountain air, the isolation, the raw edge of our passion—it was all about to explode.

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