Innocently Guilty

Chapter 3. Bella's POV

It was an unusually warm day for early March, but I could care less. My soul craved the solitude and quiet of the forest. I needed to feel the cool moss beneath my bare feet and the warmth of the sun's rays on my face. I had a secret spot deep in the woods I had discovered as a little girl where I would go when my spirits became too heavy with the weight of life. I had spent many hours here after my father's tragic death and my mother's deep bout of depression. Here, I could pour my heart out to the universe and regain the strength I needed to carry on.

Mother had been napping peacefully when I stopped by the house to grab a few items for my little adventure. I hadn't wanted to wake her, so I left a note explaining where I would be. She was

used to my spontaneous shenanigans, so I doubted she would give it much thought. She seemed to be in her own world the past few days, and I wondered if maybe Mr. Rowan Forrest had something to do with that. I grinned at the thought of my mother blushing like a smitten school girl when I had teasingly brought his name up the morning after his visit. She had shushed me and sarcastically suggested that maybe I worry about finding myself a man instead of playing matchmaker and meddling in other's affairs. I'd laughed because I enjoyed seeing this side of my mum. I had indeed inherited her fiery personality and quick wit.

A wave of pure bliss washed over my body as I neared my destination. I could hear the babbling creek lapping lazily against the embankment and the smell of the damp earth pleased my nostrils. Everything seemed to slow down here as though entering this sacred space transported me through a portal to a different world where time had no relevance.

I crossed a small clearing and smiled at the sweet little wildflowers popping out of the soft, green grass. A white rabbit emerged from the timber line, and after regarding me carefully for a moment, he realized I was no threat to him and went about his furry little business. God, I loved this place.

I floated more than walked to the edge of the embankment and peered down at the crystal clear water of the creek bed. The rippling current danced and sparkled as it caught the rays of the sunlight. Moss covered stones whispered invitations of comfort and rest for my troubled soul. The trees hummed lullabies as the wind embraced their branches, and they swayed together in time to the music. My body seemed to vibrate as the grass softly kissed my toes, and my feet became one with the earth. Without much thought, I began removing my dress and undergarments, tossing them onto a nearby branch, and slowly waded into the creek. The water was not as frigid as I had imagined and barely came up to my waist. It was perfect. I closed my eyes, letting my hands dangle loosely in the water, enjoying the feeling of the current moving between my fingers while the sun provided warmth to my naked body.

A low growl behind me sent a stab of fear to my heart. I froze, unable to turn and face whatever wild animal had marked me as their prey. Panic set in as I realized I had nowhere to hide, but i wasn't going down without a fight. That's when I smelled it... the tantalizing scent of citrus and pine.

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HIM. I did not turn around, but I felt his dominant presence close the space between us. Fire burned in my core, and my body began to tremble. How did he have this effect on my body? 'Please go away, please go away, please go away,' I pled, silently.

My pleas were ignored. I felt two strong, yet gentle hands firmly grip my slim waist.. He was right behind me now, his lips on my neck, his hard body pressed into my curves. My eyes widened, and I felt my neck and cheeks grow warm as I realized he too was naked, and his large erection was nestled between my well rounded ass cheeks. He must have noticed my reaction because he let out a low chuckle as he gripped my waist tighter and pressed himself closer to me. "See what you do to me," he whispered in my ear. His lips grazed my neck, and I involuntarily moaned.

I felt myself being lifted out of the water, and before I could even utter a sound, he had me on my back in the clearing, staring up at his chiseled chest. His gaze was fixated on the rapid rise and fall of my breasts as I tried to regulate my breathing. Suddenly, his warm mouth was on my exposed n****e and the sensation caused a pool of hot liquid to settle between my thighs. I cried out. His eyes darkened with desire before his lips came crashing down on mine, his hand entwined in my hair, and his erection pressed into my stomach.

His fingers found their way to the most sensitive spot between my thighs and he gently began stroking my clit. My body arched into his and I moaned into his mouth. He let out a low primal growl and deepened the kiss. My hips bucked and my legs, which had somehow wrapped themselves around his waist, squeezed him tighter as wave after wave of pleasure washed over my body. I began to tremble as my climax built and tears sprung to my eyes.

"Yes, baby," he murmured, his voice husky and dripping with lust. "c*m hard for me."

My body responded instantly to his demand. I cried out as my release took me over the edge and my brain exploded into a million tiny sparkles.

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Bella’s POV

I slowly opened my eyes, too weak and satiated to move a muscle. When I finally regained control over my senses, I realized I had fallen asleep and I was completely alone in the clearing.

I sat up in confusion, wondering if maybe I hadn't just had some type of realistic exotic dream, but I was still naked and the throbbing in my v****a and the scent of pine and citrus all over my skin confirmed the inevitable. I had allowed a man I barely even knew ravage my body. And the worst part of all? I had loved every second of it.

The confusion was suddenly replaced by disappointment and anger as the consequences of my actions hit me. I buried my face in my hands and groaned loudly. I was nothing to him. He knew his power over me and had taken advantage of my moment of weakness. What the hell had he even been doing in the woods anyway? Nobody even knew this spot existed, except for me and my dad when he was alive. I suddenly had a strange feeling I was being watched, and it made me uneasy. I looked around but saw nothing unusual. I decided to get dressed and head back to the village. I wasn't in the mood to encounter any more surprise visitors.