Skeleton Key of Desires

Bathtime

Jewel sat on her bed, stretching her legs out in front of her. She leaned her head back against the oak bedframe and rolled her head in circular motions trying to release the tensions from the day's events. She recalled in her memories how once again Henry yanked her into a closet by her wrist. Jewel rubbed her right wrist, reliving every moment in her mind with that disgusting man. Her body shuddered at the memory.

"Hopefully, after Henry's needs are fulfilled he won't bother me for a while."

The rudeness of his actions will hopefully stop now that they have come to an agreement. Though it won't be every day, Henry is free to seek her out to fulfill his desires. Maybe one day, the key will show him what he truly desires. She wondered if the next time she opened the door for him, if she would see some other fantastical world that only his mind could creatively think of. Jewel needed to stop thinking of Henry and the key as her headache was coming back full force and she knew just what to do.

A hot bath was exactly what she felt she needed as she rubbed her neck and felt her stiff muscles. The hot water felt amazing as Jewel placed her hand under the faucet. She added the large bath bomb and watched, mesmerized by the colors and sizzling that it produced as it rolled around in the water. She added a few drops of essential oils, lit a couple of candles, and flipped out the lights.

Jewel undressed and slowly eased her foot in and then her entire body. The water could have melted her skin off, but she had little patience, a bad habit of hers. Jewel believed setting the water temperature to a boiling point would release the tension from her muscles faster. As she held her breath, she submerged herself in the water, letting relaxation take control.

The large hand landed right beside her head, producing a thunderclap sound that echoed in her ears as he slammed the door shut. What little white light that had appeared through the slit of the door was gone, leaving the room in a dim orange glow. Jewel slowly turned her head, looking over her shoulder to see the tall man looming over her. His eyes pierced hers through his black bangs.

"What are you doing, Jewel?" He asked.

She was too stunned to speak. Like a deer in headlights, she was frozen in place by this man's intimidation. He grabbed hold of her shoulders and guided her to turn around and face him. Gently, he pushed her back up against the door. The movement alone made her breath sease in her throat. Her breathing came back but only in quick spurts the closer his face moved toward hers. Jewel could no longer look at him; she lowered her gaze to their feet. He took his large hand and placed it under her chin, lifting it slightly, making her emerald eyes gaze deeply into those ice-blue ones.

"I asked you a question" his smooth voice flowed into her ears.

"I...I...I didn't want to bother you, CEO Ezra," Jewel finally squeaked out.

A grin formed across Ezra's face, showing his perfect white teeth.

"You are never a bother, my little mouse."

Those perfect full pink lips Jewel had been staring at came crashing into hers. She squealed out of the unexpectation of the moment. But soon they melted into each other, producing perfect molds. A low moan came from Ezra as he grabbed hold of the back of her thighs and squeezed, lifting her up to his waist. He pressed into her as she wrapped her legs around him. He carried her off to the leather sofa, gently laying her on her back. They broke the connection for a brief moment, only for Ezra to pull the shirt off over his head, making his already messy hair look even more perfect. Jewel, heavily breathing, stared up at his bare chiseled chest. Without thinking, her hand automatically went up to feel it. She had barely grazed it when Ezra grabbed hold of her wrist and held her arm about her head.

"Not yet," he said.

Slowly, he moved her other arm above her head, gripping both of her hands in one of his. Without letting her arms down, he leaned down and kissed her neck, nipping it ever so slightly. Jewel was losing her mind with how agonizingly slow Ezra was teasing her. Ezra listened to her raspy breaths, slowing down his kisses even more, savoring every inch of her skin.

"I need you," she painfully whispered out.

Ezra lifted his head to let his eyes connect with hers one more time. Her intense excitement was evident. His mouth came crashing down on hers in an animalistic way. Claiming every movement as his own. Clothes were being tossed carefree onto the floor. As their bodies moved in rhythmic passion, steam filled the room. Cries of ecstasy penetrated Jewel's ears.

A shaky hand followed up her smooth thigh and out of the water, gripping the side of the bathtub as she opened her eyes. Out of breath, she lifted her quivering body out of the tub, wrapping it in the plush pink robe.

"If this is just half of what someone feels in the skeleton key room, then I can see why it would become addicting," she said as she rubbed the now loose muscles of her neck.

Jewel slipped into her pajamas and under the covers of her bed, sinking into the plush mattress. Sleep was at the forefront of her brain, considering her body was now jello. As her eyes closed, the distinct ping of her cell phone got her attention. With a groan, she exited her bed and trudged over to her work desk. She picked up her phone and peeked at the number through the slits of her eyes. Not recognizing the number that had sent it to her, she went ahead and opened the message to read it. Her eyes widened as she was now fully awake.

Keep this number, as you will need it. Congratulations on your promotion, team leader. CEO Ezra Gunner