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Chapter Seven

Caitlin felt trapped and began to feel panic welling up inside her.
Deep breaths, Katie, deep breaths,
she reminded herself.

She was standing in the foyer. It was a huge Colonial house. The furnishings were very masculine, earthy tones dominated the interiors.

“Who’s there?” A masculine voice barked out, making her jump in surprise. As her eyes grew accustomed to the dark, she saw a silhouette of a man lounging on the sofa, his back to her.

Silence.

For moment Caitlin stood there, quaking in silence. As she glanced to her left, she caught her reflection in the mirror. The sight of her beautiful face gave her a boost of confidence. Right now, she could stop traffic with her looks.

What the heck. The guy doesn’t even know her and for all she knew, Sebastian was ugly as hell. Why else would his best friend feel the need to hire someone to go to bed with him?

With renewed confidence, she smiled slowly. Tonight, she’s Catherine, the temptress.

She silently took off her jacket and let it drop to the floor. She felt bare, but she was past caring. She pushed the button on her phone and immediately, the familiar beat filled the room.

“What the fuck! Lucinda?!” Sebastian looked to her direction. Hidden in the shadows, he could not see her face. “Who the hell are you?” Sebastian demanded, sounding incredulous. He was about to start a drinking binge again to celebrate his birthday, only to be rudely interrupted by this unwelcome guest.

Walking with her head held high, Caitlin stepped confidently into the light, revealing herself. “Do you mind if I gate crash your little party, Sebastian?” Her voice sounded husky. The vodka was slowly taking its full effect on her empty stomach.

What—who is this creature?
Sebastian thought. Despite his initial annoyance, he could not take his eyes off her face.
God, she’s beautiful.

She moved slowly in front of Sebastian, in time with the beat. For a second she looked startled. When she finally had a good look at him, she could not believe this guy would need to hire a woman to go to bed with him. His black hair badly needed a haircut but his rugged, dark looks could easily fit the pages of the magazine.

Recovering, Caitlin pushed all aside thoughts and concentrated on her dance. With her eyes fixed on him, Caitlin lost herself to the music.

Coyly at first, then slowly gaining confidence as she moved her hips suggestively, gyrating and rotating. From time to time, she would open her eyes and smile seductively at him.

God, Sebastian looked like a model
! She thought.

Her movements forced Sebastian’s gaze to wander from her beautiful face to her equally perfect body. He guessed she’s 5’4”, slim and almost fragile looking. Her body did not show an ounce of fat. As his eyes travelled the length of her legs, he imagined wrapping them around his waist.

Her skin seemed to glisten under the light. Her hair seemed natural and not from a bottle, Sebastian surmised. It was no secret that he had a fetish for blondes and his close friends often teased him about it. This made him a fairly good judge of what was natural and what came straight from a bottle.

Nicholas was the only one who would have the audacity to pull off this prank, Sebastian was sure of that. But he was thoroughly enjoying the performance, moving to sit back comfortably and sip his neglected glass of cognac.

Caitlin felt his eyes penetrating through her as if branding her, stripping the little piece of clothing she had on with his piercing eyes. Instead of cringing at the thought, Caitlin seemed to bask under the intense attention he was giving her.

Their eyes met several times throughout her performance and every single time, Caitlin could feel the heightened awareness of the undeniable attraction between them. The air seemed to crackle with tension.

He’d planned to spend a quiet birthday, but now, he definitely welcomed the intrusion. He couldn’t help but wonder if Nicholas only hired her services to dance or did it come with strings attached…

At the thought, he felt himself grow hard. He had never been this intrigued about a woman before. He could often read them fairly well. But this one was different. Despite her seductive movements, he could sense a hint of vulnerability about her. Something didn’t quite fit the picture but he could not seem to put his finger on what it was.

As the song drew to a stop, Caitlin smiled at Sebastian, who clapped softly, the only sound breaking the silence now.

“Happy birthday, Sebastian.” Caitlin’s voice sounded warm and husky.

“Thank you, please have a seat.” Sebastian patted the empty space beside him. But instead of sitting, Caitlin walked towards the back to retrieve her coat and put it on before taking a seat.

Sebastian raised his eyebrow, his eyes questioning. Interesting. Caitlin simply gave him a tight smile in response. “I’m sorry, I don’t believe we’ve been introduced properly. My name is Sebastian, and you are…?” proffering his hand for a handshake.

“I’m Katie.” Caitlin replied.

“Katie. Right. So I take it you’re a friend of Nicholas?” At her slight nod, he stood up and walked towards the bar. “Can I offer you anything, Katie? I was just enjoying my cognac.”

“I’d like a shot of vodka, please.” Caitlin responded. Thoughts were racing in her head.
What now?
She wouldn’t mind losing her virginity to this man. At 6’2”, Sebastian was a virile, good-looking guy that girls her age would definitely go after. Earning an additional five grand just to go to bed with him now sounded like a big joke. Women, young and old, would line up to have a man like this.

From the way he moved, Caitlin could tell he was confident with himself and his prowess with women.
So how does one seduce a man like him
? Caitlin thought frantically.

Sebastian returned with her vodka, sitting beside her. His weight shifted the cushion, propelling her closer to him. “Oh.” Katie exclaimed as she planted her right hand on his chest for support.

“Easy now.” Sebastian said, covering her hand with his own. Caitlin could feel his body heat through his robe. Caitlin looked down to see her thumb touching the soft curls on his chest. Without thinking, Caitlin rubbed her thumb back and forth, loving the feel of the hair and the way it seemed to curl around her thumb.

Sebastian’s soft groan of pleasure made her look up in surprise. Their eyes met, Katie’s eyes wide with innocence. For a second, Sebastian thought ‘
this woman is good
.’ With the way she was acting right now, one would think this was her first time to do this kind of thing. But the cynic in Sebastian knew better. He would just have to make sure he’d get his money’s worth or Nick’s, for that matter.

Katie held her breath as she looked straight into Sebastian’s dark brown eyes. She could read a trace of amusement in them, which made her draw away, pushing against Sebastian’s sturdy chest.

“Not so fast, missy.” Sebastian’s voice was like hot chocolate against the silence, sinful and decadent. With his right arm, he gently but firmly drew her closer until her breast touched his chest. Her rapid breathing made him more aware of the milky mounds, straining against her bra. Turned on, his eyes grew darker, like hot coals filled with passion, burning her with their intensity.

Sebastian’s eyes were drawn to her lips as she let out a small gasp. Her lips looked red and dewy, and oh-so-ripe for the picking. He slowly lowered his head, giving her time to draw away just in case she did not welcome his kiss. Sebastian had never forced himself on anyone and he was not about to start now.

Caitlin could not help but gasp again when she felt Sebastian’s lips upon hers. She could feel excitement run down her spine. Sebastian’s lips moved sensuously against hers, making love to her soft lips.

Caitlin did not know how to respond as she had never been kissed before. She had gone this far, there’s no turning back now. Besides, she loved the warmth spreading across her body, she thought dazedly.

She was slightly startled when she felt Sebastian’s tongue seeking entrance to her mouth. Opening her mouth ever so slightly, she met Sebastian’s tongue with her own, rubbing against him shyly.

At the touch of her tongue, Sebastian deepened the kiss, groaning in approval when he felt Caitlin trying to match his fervour.

They kissed ardently for several minutes and Caitlin started to move restlessly, pressing her body closer to Sebastian. With his free hand, he untied the belt of her trench coat in one flick, allowing his hand to rest on her flat abdomen.

Caitlin could not think straight, all she knew was that she wanted more. Making a small cat-like sound at the back of her throat, she moved closer still, as if sealing her body with his. Sebastian, slowly took off her coat and leaned back to get a good look at Caitlin’s body.

“God, you’re perfect.” Sebastian whispered, talking to himself. He moved to cup her left breast. Caitlin moaned in response. Sebastian kissed her again, this time he did not hold back, allowing her to feel his passion full force.

“I want…” Caitlin was not aware she had spoken out loud.

“Yes, sweetheart, what do you want?” Sebastian responded seductively as he moved to kiss her neck.

Caitlin’s mind went blank. She just wanted to feel…everything. She never thought it would feel this good. She wanted more, so much more but she didn’t know what to ask for.

“I…I w-want to feel you.” Caitlin whispered, too aroused now to care.

Sebastian smiled as he gently hoisted her and settled her on his hips, straddling him. Caitlin could feel his hard length through his robe. In an effort to feel more, Caitlin rubbed herself against him, seductively moving her hips.

Sebastian groaned in response, his hands caressing the length of her thighs. With her eyes closed, she wrapped her arms around Sebastian’s neck and leaned back, exposing her neck. She could feel herself grow wet and hot through her underwear.

Sebastian kissed her neck, flicking his tongue against her delicate skin. Caitlin moaned more loudly, grinding her hips against his. Sebastian kissed her again to muffle her moan. This girl was driving him crazy.

Ravaging her mouth, Sebastian’s tongue darted back and forth as if giving Caitlin a preview of what was to come. In wild abandon, Caitlin allowed her fingers to weave through his thick hair, inhaling deeply. Gently, she guided his head downward, towards her breast.

Sebastian skimmed the length of her back, drawing her closer as he kissed the top of her breasts. Caitlin’s fingers tightened around his hair in response.

In a single, clean movement, Sebastian unhooked the clasp of her bra, freeing her breasts, and then removed the straps, allowing the material to fall beside them. He stared at her breasts for several seconds, admiring its beauty.

Catching her eyes, Sebastian flicked his thumb across her taut nipple, enjoying the sight and sound as she groaned with pleasure. Still holding her gaze, he cupped her left breast and traced her nipple with his wet, hot tongue before taking it into his mouth, sucking it like a hungry baby. Caitlin’s body jerked in response, pleasure pulsating through her. She was vaguely aware she of the guttural sound she was making, but she could not seem to stop herself nor stop her body from reacting.

In an attempt to return the pleasure, her fingers left his hair to explore the rest off his body. She could feel his muscles ripple in response to her touch. She impatiently tugged the belt of his robe free to explore his torso. Arching her back to allow Sebastian full access to her breast, she intentionally grounded her hips, rubbing her wetness against him. She had never felt this alive or uninhibited.

With her newfound freedom, her hands moved lower towards his belly button, reveling at the feel of his chiseled chest and abdomen. Her hand reached the top of his boxer shorts. Sebastian unconsciously paused from kissing her breast, waiting and silently willing her to touch his throbbing manhood.