Jessica signed with exasperation, her gestures sharp and impatient. "If you want to sleep, do it in the bed."

Timothy's eyes darkened, a sly, almost wicked smile curving at his lips.

"You're right," he replied, his voice smooth. "Let's sleep in the bed."

He stood, scooping Jessica up into his arms despite her resistance, and carried her straight into the bedroom.

He ignored her struggles completely.

With a swift motion, he set her down on the bed and leaned over her, pinning her gently but firmly.

Jessica couldn't sign now-her hands were trapped-so all she could do was twist in protest, her beautiful eyes full of defiance.

Timothy held her tightly, his chiseled lips brushing her ear as he spoke in a low, husky voice. "Don't move. Not another inch."

He nipped lightly at her earlobe. "If you do, I'll make sure you won't be able to move at all."

Jessica knew exactly what he meant. Her body went still in an instant.

Timothy released her, then knelt at the edge of the bed, carefully slipping off her shoes.

Then he reached for her jacket, as if intending to undress her further.

the covers over

wall, not daring to look

rustle of fabric as

the mattress dipped under his weight. He lifted the blanket and slipped in beside her, pulling her into

pressed against his solid chest, warmth radiating from him-heat she'd

the feeling, afraid that when the time came to leave, she wouldn't be able to let

free, but

her, his breath growing hot and uneven, but his lips were gentle, almost tender, as if trying to soothe the tension in her

trapped, unable to do anything but

hands began to wander, his intentions growing unmistakable

the bed had been a terrible mistake. She'd walked straight into the lion's

as she

"No."

be firm, but her hands barely obeyed

kissed her again, voice rough as he murmured,

but she kept signing, her gestures soft

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