Derek had stepped to the side to allow Natalie to pass through the doorway and as she entered he'd stepped just inside pulling the door slowly closed behind them. His gaze direct, he let his baby blues follow the woman across the room where she sat to remove her heels and stockings. He let his eyes wander, tracing her curves and the smooth porcelain flesh Her question about comfort jolted a laugh out of him. “Please, get as comfortable as you like gorgeous. I intend to keep you occupied and I wouldn't want you to be at all uncomfortable.”<br/><br/>He pulled the door completely closed and turned the lock, hearing it slide home with a click. Toeing off his shoes he left them beside the door before he moved across the room toward her in his socks. Stepping close his fingertips reached out to take her zipper, his fingers just brushing the smooth skin at the nape of her neck. With a deliberate slowness he drew down her zipper, his gaze following its progress with hunger and interest. Chuckling darkly he kissed the nape of her neck and wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her back against the firm wall of his chest and halting the removal of her dress for a moment.<br/><br/>“I assure you I have no intention of being anything but comfortable love. My reserved nature has less to do with appearances or nerves and more to do with anticipation.” Inhaling her scent, he put his lips to her neck, marking a slow trail. “I don't think I've ever found the scent of peppermint as enticing as I do now.“<br/><br/>He nibbled at her skin and let his eyes close while she played with his hair. Derek was not lonely, or needy. Really he was rarely lacking in company—both of the genuine and fake variety. He had no trouble getting his needs met whenever he chose but it often seemed as though he saw the same faces all the time. He wasn't complaining but he was always open to new opportunities. With the competition cancelled, this opportunity had presented itself and he had seized it. More than enjoying sex, Derek truly held a healthy appreciation and sincere love for women. The way they felt against him, their unique scents, the subtle curve at their waist, the flare of their hips, and the sway of their backs, he loved it all. There was no way he'd have gone the night without enjoying the company of at least one of the women here and paying for the experience didn't seem to alter it at all in his mind. He would do as he would regardless and Natalie was definitely sexy enough to hold his attention for quite a while.