Captured Hearts (The Men of Five Nations International) (6 page)

“
Well I guess we’ll see you tomorrow then.” Akiva said as she walked to the door with Prescott.

“
Good night, Alexis.” Prescott and Akiva both said in unison.

Chapter Four

It was around three in the morning when they finally got to Prescott’s house in a very high scale gated community. She couldn’t really tell because it was so late but it appeared to be a very small community consisting of only about eight houses. But from the little she could see in the dark all of the houses were somewhat large and spread out with big well cared for lawns.

These were the kind of houses she planned to own one day and maybe have a family of her own, but she’d have to find a man first. She’d always told herself that she’d know if a man was the one for her by the look in his eyes when he looked at her.

Her future husband’s eyes will sparkle with passion and shine with love she’d be able to see how much he desired her just by gazing into his eyes. He’d never have to say a word his eyes would say it all. The right man for her will make her feel like she’s the only one in the world for him. Well maybe one day but for now she’d just enjoy her time with Prescott and just go wherever it may lead.

She was pulled from her thoughts when Prescott stopped in his driveway long enough to open the garage door then pulled inside. As the garage door closed behind them Prescott got out and came around to help her out of the car. When she was standing beside him he asked with concern.

“
Are you alright? I know you’ve been through a lot tonight.”

“
I’m fine I’m just mad as hell. I still can’t believe they stole my SUV what is the point in that? This person is really starting to piss me off, now I have no home and no car. This day can’t get any worse at least I hope it can’t.” She said in frustration.

“
Well doc I’m going to prescribe a long hot bath and a good night’s sleep for you, so let’s get you inside.” Prescott said as he escorted her to the side door that led to the kitchen.

Akiva gasped slightly when she stepped inside his house the kitchen was huge with every state of the art appliance on the market. He led her out of the kitchen and through the living room to the stairs. As they made their way up the stairs she glanced around at the elegant but homey décor. He’d combined a few modern pieces with several more traditional Native-American pieces the effect was amazing in style.

The earthy tones gave his house a cozy feeling, it was a welcoming atmosphere. She couldn’t believe how beautiful his home was. When they reached the landing at the top of the stairs she ran right into him because she was still looking around trying to see as much of the house as she could.

Prescott smiled as he glanced over at her. “Would you like a tour before or after your bath?” He asked.

“
Can we do it now I’d really like to see the rest of your house?” She replied excitedly.

“
We certainly can I’ll just leave your bag here and go back downstairs to start our tour there.” He said as he took her hand and led her back down the way they’d just come.

When they reached the bottom of the stairs he continued holding her hand as he walked her through the house showing her each room one by one starting with the living room just inside the front door. Akiva noticed that the entire house was done in the same earthy tones in a variety of shades. In some rooms the shades were dark and bold while in other rooms the shades were light and soothing. Nevertheless each room flowed together brilliantly, by the time they made it back to second floor landing she was in awe of his home.

Prescott showed her each of the guest bedrooms before taking her to the master bedroom. Akiva gasped when she saw his bedroom, it was a huge room that occupied one entire side of the second floor. The large king size bed was bigger than any bed she’d ever seen, it had to be custom made because she didn’t know of any store that sold king size beds in that size.

The room was decorated in terracotta, burgundy and chocolate complementing the cherry wood finish of the furniture and hardwood floor. There was a beautiful dream catcher hanging on the wall behind the bed and several other pieces of very expensive looking Native-American artwork.

“
That concludes our tour you’ve seen the entire house including all the bedrooms so take your pick. You’re welcome to have any one of them that you’d like.” He said suggestively.

“
Well you have a beautiful home and your bedroom is exquisite I really like the artwork in here it’s breathtaking. There’s only one thing I want to know?” She said as she glanced over her shoulder at him.

“
Alright, what is it that you want to know?” He asked hoping that it was what he was thinking that she wanted to ask.

“
Where in the world did you find a bed this big, I’ve never seen one this large?”

“
Oh, you wanted to ask me about the bed. Well I uh had it custom made.” He said sounding a bit disappointed.

“
Why what did you think I was going to ask you?” She asked curiously.

“
I thought maybe you were going to ask me if you could sleep in here with me.” He replied softly.

“
Really is that what you thought? So what if I had asked to share your bed what would you have said?” She inquired seductively.

“
You really don’t know what my answer would be?” He asked.

“
I have no idea what you’d say.” She said unsure of his response.

Prescott moved slowly towards her stopping a mere inch or so in front of her. “I think you know perfectly well what my response would be. I’d be more than happy to share my bed with you. Or anything else I have that you happen to find appealing enough to want.”

“
I’ll keep that in mind, now where is that hot bath that you prescribed for me?” She asked with a smile.

“
Right this way doc.” He replied as he led her to the master bathroom.

“
You expect for me to take a bath in your bathroom?” She asked.

“
This happens to be the only bathroom that has a tub with massage jets. Don’t worry love I’ll continue to be a gentleman.” He said.

“
I never said I expected for you to be a gentleman all evening, hell where’s the fun in that.” She teased winking at him before walking over to the large tub.

“
Don’t tease me doc, I might just take you seriously.” He said with a lop-sided grin.

“
I tell you what let’s talk about this after I’m finished taking the bath you promised me.” She said glance back at him with a smile.

“
You got it doc, would you like for me to fill the tub for you?” He asked in a very sexy but masculine tone.

“
It was your idea so yes that would be nice, and while you’re doing that I’ll step out into the hall and get my bag.” She said as she headed to the hall in order to retrieve her bag that contained the few items she’d been able to salvage.

Once Akiva was in the hall she took a moment to gather her wits, because the more time that she spent with Prescott the more time she wanted to spend with him. She wanted to do freaky things with him and to him. She’d never felt this carefree with any man, being around him seemed to boost her confidence level by leaps and bounds. She was being flirtatious for the first time in her life and she was enjoying every second of it.

When Akiva returned to the bathroom Prescott had filled the large tub and the aroma of whatever he had put in the water was delightful. The fragrance drifted upward from the bath water wrapping its pleasant scent around her.

“
What is that wonderful fragrance I smell?” She asked moving closer to him and the bathtub.

“
It’s a special blend of herbs that will soothe and relax you. Do you like it?” He replied.

“
You bet I do, it’s a very unique fragrance. I’ve never smelt anything like it, where did you purchase it?” She asked as she stepped out of her shoes and began taking off her jewelry.

Prescott watched as she slipped out of her heels and jewelry, like it was something she did in front of him every day. She placed her jewelry on the bathroom counter before turning to face him once again.

“
I didn’t purchase it my family makes a full line of herbal products. From bath items to skin care items as well as herbal medicines. I’ll give you a bottle or two I have plenty of them.” He said politely.

“
Thank you that’s very nice of you, now if you’ll excuse me I’m going to soak this tired body of mine.” She said.

“
You’re welcome and no problem I’ll get out of your way. There are clean towels in the closet and I left one of my shirts for you, if you need anything else just let me know. I’ll see you after your bath.” He said suggestively as he moved towards the door. “Oh before I go would like for me to help out of that dress?”

“
Actually it’s not a dress, it’s a skirt and blouse set but no I’m a big girl remember I got myself into this outfit so I think I can get myself out of it. But if I happen to run into a problem I will definitely call for you.” She said as she turned her back and loosened the tie-string on the blouse.

Prescott’s gaze was glued to Akiva as he backed towards the door. When he reached the door he reluctantly moved to other side of it before closing it behind him. He leaned his forehead against the closed door and took several deep breaths. This was the first time he could remember feeling like his desire for a woman was almost at the point of uncontrollable.

When she’d loosened her blouse his body had almost refused to leave the room. Prescott would have given anything at that moment for the ability to become invisible. He’d have the pleasure of watching her disrobe as he privately let his gaze roam over her entire body.

He would start with her full voluptuous breasts, letting his gaze move slowly down over her slender waist to the delightful flare of her shapely hips. Prescott was driving himself crazy thinking about Akiva on the other side of the door with her sexy body submerged in his bathtub. He pushed away from the door and moved across the room to his closet in order to change his clothes.

Slightly under an hour later Akiva emerged from Prescott’s bathroom to find him sitting on the floor in front his bed with his legs crossed. He’d changed into a pair of gym shorts and no shirt so she was not only able to get a good look at his muscular legs but also she got an eye full of his chiseled chest. Licking her lips she held back the moan that had attempted to escape her lips.

Prescott had his eyes closed as if he were in deep meditation. She figured that she should leave without disturbing him, so she quietly tip-toed towards the bedroom door. And she’d made it just a few feet away when he reached out to wrap one of his large hands around her ankle.

“
I know you’re not trying to sneak out of here with saying good-night to me, not to mention that you promised that we’d finish our conversation from earlier.” He said never once opening his eyes.

“
I didn’t want to disturb you, besides it’s not like I’m going anywhere so we have all night to talk.” She said glancing down at him as she looked over her shoulder.

Prescott opened one of his eyes as he glanced up at her. “Really now, so you’re saying that you want to stay up all night with me? That sounds like fun.” He said wearing a lop-sided smile.

“
Honestly I’ve been called a lot of things but fun has never been one of them. So you might want to hold that thought until you get to know me better, because something tells me that before sunrise you may be running for the hills.” She said in a seriously disappointing tone.

“
I doubt that, you know at some point you really need to stop underestimating the power that you have over members of the opposite sex.” He said opening the other eye as he let his gaze travel the length of her body starting at the ankle that was still wrapped in his hand.

His hot gaze moved slowly up her shapely bare legs to just above mid-thigh to where his t-shirt that she was wearing stopped. He noticed how his shirt fit snugly around her well rounded hips however the shirt fit more loosely around her trim waist before again becoming snug across her full breasts.

Akiva had removed the small amount of make-up that been wearing earlier and her face was just as attractive without it as it had been with it. Prescott thought that she had a natural beauty about her.

“
Are you sleep talking or something because I do not have power of any member of the opposite sex? And how much longer are you planning to hold onto my ankle?” She asked placing a hand on one of her curvy hips.