She chuckled and began to kiss him, his mouth first, then his neck, little tickling kisses that drew a growl from his throat. His hands began to go into action, but she stopped them.

"I'm supposed to be seducing you, remember?"

"Well, you've seduced me now," he said, grinning. "Let's get on to the next bit."

"Wait," she said, fending him off. "Learn to be patient."

"To hell with that. If it's worth waiting for, I want it now.'' He began touching her with little tickling movements that sent sensation flowing over her skin. He was a devil who knew she couldn't hold out when she did that.

"What about that book?" she demanded, feeling herself drowning in sensation. "Foreplay, and all that."

"I've gone on to the next chapter," he said cheekily.

"Well I-haven't." Putting out all her strength she tossed him onto his back. He was surprised enough to let her win, and lay watching her out of glinting eyes that held a warning. He would enjoy her teasing, but he was far from tame. His proud, upstanding member proclaimed that.

She lightly touched the part of him she wanted most, thinking blissfully ahead but heightening the pleasure by deferring it. By now she knew how steely was Luke's control. He was ready, but he could stay ready for a long time. It was a kind of mutual teasing that they had perfected, and it thrilled her to know that she could excite him that much. Her fingers moved again, caressing and enjoying, loving the feel of him in her hand.

"You're playing with fire," he murmured.

"I know. That's how I like it best."

"Now, Pippa."

"Not…quite…now. Hey!" For he had returned the compliment, tossing her onto her back and coming over her swiftly.

"I said now," he told her firmly against her mouth. "Unless you want to dispute the point."

"Mmm. What point was that?"

Thought was becoming impossible as she felt him part her thighs.