should - ” But before Kally could so much as type the first letter I snatched it out of her hand and pointedly handed her the spatula. Kally was right. Have I done something to offend you, Miss Clara? – E. “ Can we just agree not to speak of this? Let’s have some wine and celebrate.” I implored Kally as I switched off my phone altogether and chucked it in my pocket. I had to be professional – he was my client and I was his lawyer – no matter how beautiful he was. But it was also a Friday night and I needed a drink. ***** Four hours and three bottles of wine later, my head felt woozy. The fluffy white rug in the sitting room was just too comfortable. Kally’s soft breathing was all I could hear. I sat up, head spinning. “ Kal?” My voice was raspy and hoarse. I looked around. The TV was still on the music channel – great 90’s hits - but Kally was lying on her side, sound asleep on the rug. I groaned and used the couch to help me up despite my numb legs. I tried my best to read the time on the TV but the LED numbers swam before my eyes. The skylight over the kitchen showed the stars. I stumbled to the kitchen, leaning heavily against the counter before stumbling to the sink. I pulled my hair out from around my neck and took a long slug of the cold tap. “ Oh man.” I whispered to myself. I needed to go to bed and I needed to set an alarm for the morning or I would miss my personal trainer coming over at noon. I was in bed before I felt the lump in my pocket reminded me to check my phone and set an alarm. The bright light from switching it on, blinded me momentarily and my stomach lurched. Waiting in my inbox was another message from Elliot. Are u okay? – E. I dropped my phone on my stomach and rubbed my eyes. My brain was working at a slower level than usual and I couldn’t even comprehend what Elliot was asking. Actually, why was he asking? It was not within his rights to ask. I was Clara Greyson – and I was able to look after myself. I’d only met him today for crying out loud! With renewed vigor, I picked up my phone and hit call. “ Clara?” His voice was like a cool mint over my warm body. I couldn’t ignore that he sounded concerned. “ What do you mean am I okay?” I demanded – my voice was slurred. Oh no. “ Well, are you?” His tone was impertinent, and I pouted. “ Obvioussssly.” “ Have you been drinking?” The judgment in his tone could not be ignored. “ I’m twenty-six. I can drink.” Now it was my turn to be insolent. “ Go to sleep Clara, rest yourself.” The line went dead and I frowned. Elliot was moody. “ Moody boy.” I whispered to myself. That was my final thought before my eyes closed of their own accord and I drifted away from the world. ***** Elliot’s arm muscles tensed as he crawled into bed beside me dressed in low hung jeans and no shirt. “ Hello, kitten.” His voice was succulent as he crept closer to me and nibbled my ear with his warm tongue. I moved my arm so I was lying on my side, curling into his taut stomach muscles. His mouth found mine with ease and his tongue was the comforting warmth I needed. He was gentle at first – hands moving in caresses over my waist, until his fingers grew tense of my silk night gown. Almost without thought, I moved my legs to overlap his. One large hand crept over my thigh, squeezing gently at first, but then changing pace. He moved in the perfect rhythm of pushing and pulling. I moaned into his mouth. It was from that first moan that Elliot’s gentle caresses seemed to break. His tongue moved with increased vigor until his mouth was at the base of my throat, kissing – sucking and licking. I was encased by the many physical wants I was feeling at once, and so I lay stunned as Elliot’s hands moved over the plains of my skin. No touch seemed long enough. His hands found my breasts with an eager squeeze and it was not long until he pulled himself closer to me, his manhood