Seducing the Professor (2 page)

“
Ahum … just so that I am clear … this is the Silver Star STUD Ranch, correct?  Furthermore … is this the … ehm … just checking … pre-morning warm up routine?”

She saw
every muscle and fiber in his body stiffen and she smiled sassily, waiting for him to turn around.  When he did, she nearly swooned as they say in the movies.

He was built like the proverbial Greek Gods,
with muscles that rippled down his arms, his flat stomach and strong legs. His toned torso sporting, wouldn’t you know it, an eight pack! He had a magnificent rampant body. His shaft was noticeably semi aroused when he turned around. Alexandra’s cheeks flared with color as it rose to instant full arousal in front of her eyes the minute he noticed her.

His eyes clashed with hers and the heat that emanated from his body turned her blood to an instant inferno inside her.

“Who the devil is this, Paul?”

The woman shrieked and grabbed her dress and hugged it in front of her. Paul of course, just stood there, naked with his fully aroused shaft tempting her.  She lifted her eyebrows and pursed her lips, then shrugged when he still did not move. She took two steps forward, ben
t over and picked up the towel from the floor.  She took another step and slowly draped the towel over his jutting shaft.  His breath wheezed through his teeth and if looks could kill, she’d be breathing her last breath just about then!

“Well, I never.  That is it!  I am leaving!”

She threw her dress over her head and stormed out of the bathroom.  Alexandra retreated, still trying to catch her breath at the inviting arousal in front of her.  A hard hand around her elbow stopped her.  He pulled her closer, slowly, watching those bluer than blue eyes flare when their bodies made contact.

“You clean up real nice
, I see.  But you should not have done that, Blondie.”

“Done what?”
Suddenly she was breathless.

“Chase my one opportunity at sexual relief in
months off.”

“That is the best you can do?   No wonder you are such a jackass!  Now, I’ll let you finish in here, so we can talk.”

“Oh … we’ll talk, Blondie, but not just yet!”

He
tugged her all the way into him and his head lowered.  His lips closed over hers, pressing sensually against hers, stroking his tongue over the crease in between and ignored her denial. Within a blink of an eye his tongue surged inside her mouth.  He made it his, he sucked and ate at her so greedily and hungrily her panties were soaked in a heartbeat.

He went deeper and she opened and allowed him more.  She drew as hungrily from him as he did her and their lips and teeth mas
hed together.  His shaft pressed as hard as a sword against her belly. He ground against her, groaning in need.

Alexandra battled to breathe she was so overcome with
desire.  She managed to get her hands between their bodies and pushed hard against him, breaking the kiss.

They stared at each other, their breathing hard and haggard in the quiet room.  She pulled out of his arms and retreated to the door. He grinned and slowly lifted the towel from his jutting shaft where she
draped it.  Her eyes dipped there and jumped immediately back to his.  He appeared even larger and bigger than before and her core throbbed erratically.

“Don’t go too far, Blondie.  You
created an ache you need to cure.”

She could not get out of there fast enough,
before she really brought their family to disgrace and jumped his bones to cure his ache there and then!

Needless to say, Paul had to stand under a cold shower to get his rampaging lust under control.  The moment his eyes clashed with those sky blues he knew it was the dirty female with the
husky voice he threw in jail the night before.

Seeing her in her cleaned up
state shook him to the core and triggered his lust instantaneously.  Something he made no effort to hide … in fact wanted her to witness.

Her flaring eyes and flushed cheeks were proof that she was just as affected as he was.  Lord knows the kiss they shared
seared every single nerve in his body.  If she did not have the sense to pull away when she did, he would have buried him inside her so deep, she would not have known what hit her!

Soon … she would know!  Of that he had no doubt in his mind.  Blondie was the one to end his months of celibacy!

He took his time getting dressed and strolled into his study nearly an hour later.  He stood in the door and his eyes caressed the perfect ass presented to him.  Alexandra was bent over looking at a small carving of a black stallion on a side table in one corner.

The rounded curves of her hips were enticing and her long legs in the skinny jeans were well shaped
and very inviting.   She straightened and planted her hands on her hips and threw her hair back over her shoulders. The dark blond tresses shimmered in the rays of the sun that filtered through the window.

She turned around and stiffened.  His eyebrows rose where he leaned against the doorframe this time.  His gaze slowly scorched downward over her body and she felt the tingle of her breasts as his eyes hesitated there a tad t
oo long.  The smile on his lips told her they just shriveled up in tight nubs and he appreciated her obvious reaction to his gaze.

Paul had to swallow hard.  This woman was absolutely sin and temptation in one hot body.  She would burn any man to a cinder without even lifting a finger.  Her face was exquisite.  Perfect
ly heart shaped, almond rounded eyes with eyebrows shaped naturally and enhanced by long black eyelashes.  A small nose perked cheekily over her full cupid pouty lips.  Her skin even over the distance, satiny smooth and soft. Her shiny dark blond hair framed a swan’s neck, elegant and smooth, perfect for a man’s lips.

His hands itched to shape her bountiful firm breasts that strained against the tee-shirt, now hard and pointy from his heated gaze.  She was tall, but had perfect curves everywhere
with a decanter shaped waist.

“Beware the drooling, buster!”

He chuckled at her annoyed expletive and pushed away from the doorframe, ambling closer.  Her eyes narrowed, but she refused to be intimidated and stood her ground.  His respect for her grew exponentially.

“It seems to me you like it in jail, Blondie.   First you trespassed in the middle of the night …”

“It was not in the middle of the night!”

“… then you trespass into my home first thing in the morning.”

“The door was open.”

His eyebrows rose again.  “Here in Kentucky one knocks on a door, even if it is open.  You … deliberately did not.  Makes me wonder why.  Do you thrive on
danger, Blondie?”

“I have a name.  Look … I apologize for last night and for walk
ing into your house unannounced, but you had no call to have me thrown into jail!”

“Of course I did.  You are unknown to me. 
You skulked around my prized thoroughbred, dirty as the pigs down in the peg.”

She blundered angrily.

“You could have at least offered me the opportunity to explain!”

“Yeah, I guess I could have.  I am curious though, she who has a name … what urged you to enter my house uninvited this morning as well?”

She blushed and shrugged.  “I figured you locked me up once already … and I was annoyed, angry and ready for a fight.”

“Instead you
rather did some serious drooling yourself.” 

He laughed as the flush on her face intensified.  He stalked even closer and she retreated step for step until she
bumped into the desk.

“Look, this is ridiculous.  I am here to do a job and I would like … to … start … do … stop!  What are you
doing!”

She shrieked when his one hand curved boldly around her one breast and caressed it, watching the budding nipple tightening even more under his ministrati
ons.  His eyes lifted to hers as he flicked his thumb back and forth over the extended nipple.  She gasped and her eyes flared.

“Just making sure we are on the same wavelength, Blondie.”

He turned around and strolled lazily towards the door, calling over his shoulder.

“For both our sakes, we better get out of here.  We can talk at the stables.  Don’t drool too long, Blondie.  I have work to do.”

She gasped at his amusement on her frozen state.  She took deep breaths, amazed at the heat that shot through her body at the slight touch of his hands to settle painfully in her core. 

Oh Lord, I am in trouble!  Mom … I am afraid I am about to really bring disgrace to the family this time!

Alexandra was very conscious of the steely grey eyes on her with every step she took in his direction.  She simmered with anger and annoyance at herself for allowing him to have such an obvious effect on her.  Now he would think he had the upper hand!  She stuffed her hands into her jean pockets and lengthened her strides.

He leaned against one of the wooden beams of an exercise circle pen where one of the thoroughbreds were taken through some training steps.  Her eyes caught the ripple of the horses’ flank muscles and she was entranced.  He was absolutely magnificent!  Much like the man watching her instead of him!  She speared a glance at him and drew a deep breath.  Lord the man was handsome!  His dark hair was cut short and suited
his chiseled face to perfection. The aquiline nose he sported complemented his prominent cheekbones. His basalt jaw and Spartan shoulders spoke of strength. He possessed a latent, leonine power and when she watched him walk away it was with purpose and authority. He had a magnetism that drew her to him without any effort from his side.  She caught his eye and fumed.  They sparkled with mirth.

“Just say the word, Blondie … I’m ready if you are.”

The sensual drawl ground on her nerves and she snapped irritably.

“Dream on, Buste
r!  My name is Alexandra Simpson.  I am from ADC and …”

“You’re the Professor from
ADC?”

She drew herself upright and pushed her shoulders back.

“Is that a problem?”

His eyes crinkled and he shook his head slowly, his wicked eyes burning a slow sweep down her body once again.

“None whatsoever.”

“Would you stop
that!”

He chuckled and shrugged his shoulders.

“Well prof, you surely pack a punch on a guy, that’s for sure.  You should be used to being ogled at with a siren’s body like yours.”

“Which did not seem to be an issue last night!  Why is it all of a sudden this morning?

“Ahhh … sour grapes, Blondie?  Did you expect me to fall at your feet, stinky and filthy as you were?”

“Look, I have apologized and admittedly should not have gone straight to your stables, but enough already!   I am here to offer assistance.  If you do not need it anymore, just say the word and I am out of here!”

“Tsk, tsk.  You should save those passions for when we’re naked, Blondie.”

He laughed at her indignant gasp, then harder
still when she spun around and stomped towards the rental car. 

“Go to blazes you jerk! I am out of here!”

She got into the car, started it and took off with a screech of tires.  Animal Disease Centre could send someone else to deal with this libertine!  She has had it.

Paul kept chuckling and shook his head, watching the rental car speeding off.
Relatively sure she was going to instruct her boss to send someone else. Unfortunately for her … that was not what he had in mind.

He withdrew his cell phone from his pocket and scrolled to the number he was looking for.  His smile was wicked when he dialed the number.

“Wade, its Paul.  Yes, she did, but there is this slight problem.  I have a suspicion your professor is going to insist she be replaced.”

“Damn Paul!  What have you done now?”

“Nothing … yet.  But let’s just say, I have a very strong desire to keep your professor close for a long while.”

There was dead silence on the other side of the line and Paul smiled.  He knew what was coming.  Wade knew him from when they were kids and understood him better than anyone.

“Let me get this straight.  You … Paul Shuttle is on the verge of pursuing a woman … not a woman pursuing you … you her?  As in you are going to be the hunter … not the hunted?”

“Yeah okay Wade.  Don’t overkill the issue!”

“No wait … this is just too good to be true!  Are you telling me you’ve met your match at long last, my friend?  That you have met the one woman that triggered your … mating instinct?”

He chuckled and Wade joined in.  His gamble paid off to decide on Alexandra for this project.  Apart from being the be
st qualified for the job, he had thought since the day he interviewed her that she would be a perfect match for his best friend.

“Very well, Paul.  I’ll make sure she understands she has to complete the project.”

“One more thing.  I think it would be easier and most definitely more sensible for her to stay at the Ranch while she is doing the research.”

Wade just shook his head.  On one hand he felt sorry for Alexandra.  She did not stand a chance against Paul Shuttle’s charm.  He winced when his phone rang and the id caller indicated it was her.

“Alexa, how is the town of Richmond this morning?”

“Very unpleasant to say the least!”

“Weird … most people like the openness of the country there.  Have you settled in as yet?”

“That is why I am calling, Wade.  I don’t believe I am the right person for this project.  I think Peter or Dotty would be much better.”

“Hmm … well that is unfortunate.  They have been deployed just this morning to Virginia.  What is the problem?  Maybe it is something I can assist with?”

“
Ahum … no, nothing major.”

“
I am sorry, Alexa. The whole of Kentucky is in uproar about what is happening at the Silver Star.  You are the best we have, which is why I elected you for the job in the first place. I would be very disappointed if you were to withdraw.  It would not do our reputation well at all.”

“I am sorry and you are right. I’ll be fine.”

“Oh and one more thing.  I have reviewed the case file and feel it would be better served if you resided at the ranch during the research.  I’ve already spoken to the owner and he seems quite taken with the idea.  Says he’ll make sure the master suite is readied for you immediately.”

Alexandra nearly swallowed her tongue
and gagged on her own spit. She coughed to clear her throat.

“Alexa?  Are you okay?”

“Yes, but I really don’t see the necessity of staying at the Ranch.  It is not that far from town.”

“Maybe not, but you should be on hand should there be any problems with any of the horses.”

She sighed heavily and sank down on the floor next to the bed. All the forces were against her!  It seemed she was fated to be forced into that libertine’s presence whether she wanted to or not!

Alexandra was relieved that Paul was not at the Ranch house when she arrived back there an hour later.  The
housekeeper met her at the door and called to one of the ranch hands to assist with her luggage.

“I am glad you will be staying here, little miss.  It is not safe for a woman to travel at night.  With what has been going on here, there are always problems at night.  And
Paulie asked me to put you in the connecting masters’ bedroom.”

She chatted non-stop all the way up the stairs and down the passage right to the end.  It was a beautiful spacious room in white, silver and greys.   There was a massive en-suite interlinked bathroom.  She walked back
into the room and opened the door next to the bathroom.  She took a deep breath.

“Whose room is this?”

“Oh, that is Paulie’s room. This way, he would have peace of mind that you are safe at night.”

Really! Do you really believe that drivel! There is no way I am staying in a room next to his!

“Ehm … Ellie, is it?  I don’t think me staying in this room is such a good idea.  What would other people say?”

“Now dearie … don’t worry you pretty little head over such a little thing!  This is Kentucky, people are quite open minded here.”

“Maybe so.  But I am from Washington and my mother is extremely conservative.  She would have a heart attack if she knew I stayed this close to a man alone in a house!”

“Oh … of course!  I am a mother myself and you are correct!  Barry!  Come back here.  Carry the bags over to the other end of the passage to the earth colored room.   Don’t you worry none, dearie.  I will make sure
Paulie understands.”