Total pages in book: 139
Estimated words: 135958 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 680(@200wpm)___ 544(@250wpm)___ 453(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 135958 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 680(@200wpm)___ 544(@250wpm)___ 453(@300wpm)
“What about my cousin?” I asked.
Kai shook his head, closing his eyes and tugging me against him. I looked into his eyes, seemingly closer to him than I’d ever been before. He wasn’t guarded now. He seemed to be seeking comfort in me, in my embrace.
Some of the tornado lessened.
He moved to kiss my neck and breathed out, “She won’t be a problem.”
I tipped back, a finger under his chin as I raised his face.
“Why not?”
A shudder went through his chest. He gripped my hand and held it between my breasts, his thumb sneaking out to graze one. “Because she’s a non-factor. She’s not his daughter. She’s not related to him by blood at all. She is his mistress. That’s it.”
“Not girlfriend?”
“Mistress is more appropriate. Trust me.” His gaze hardened. “She doesn’t matter to him, not after he sees you again.”
“Is she the only one who might have a claim to his position, though?”
“Only if they were married. They’re not. I checked.”
“I thought they were engaged.”
“An engagement doesn’t beat out a daughter. And when you’re presented to him, he’ll champion you. I promise.”
The dark shivers I’d begun to equate with Kai went down my spine again. He was planning something, but this time, I wasn’t on the other side. This time, I knew I needed to trust him.
“Okay.”
“Okay?” His grin showed, becoming infectious.
Those damn dimples too.
I laughed, shaking my head. “You look like a little boy who got his favorite piece of candy.”
His eyes darkened. “Because I did.” He hardened beneath me and leaned forward, his eyes holding mine until I felt his lips on my throat. They were now commanding, and the throb within me burst into a full-fledged fire.
My breathing quickened, along with my pulse, and I tipped my head back as his mouth began to explore. Down. Down. Nuzzling between my breasts, then sweeping over to take one nipple into his mouth. His tongue wrapped around me, kissing me, tasting.
A full body sigh left me, and slowly, inch-by-inch, he lowered me back to lie on his legs. My head came to rest just over his knees. I was stretched out for his feasting, and as he released one breast, he moved to the other. He took his time, making my entire body clench, tremble, and tighten, only for him to do it all over again.
He moved farther down.
Farther.
All the way until I felt his lips on my clit.
He was bent almost in half, and his tongue pushed inside.
I gasped, sensations coursing through me, setting everything on end.
He kissed and sucked, thrusting his tongue in, then licking, while his fingers rubbed over me. It wasn’t long before I was gasping, air caught in my throat, and I exploded for him.
A few moments later I still wanted him, but that had mixed with a languid contentment. Every bone in my body melted as he readjusted us, laying me on my back and moving between my legs. He crawled up, holding himself above me, his muscles rock hard, and then he pushed inside. He watched me the whole time.
Dark. Delicious. Desire.
All of it rolled together as he moved inside of me. This was different than before. This was a meeting of the souls. He was tugging me farther into his world.
A tremor wound up inside of me, like a snake, and once it worked itself all the way to the top of my head, I exploded once more.
He was right behind me, falling over me, his body quaking and trembling with his release.
I lie beside him as his heartbeat slowed to match mine.
He ran a hand down my side as he eased out of me. I couldn’t form a thought or even a word. We had started to fall asleep when there was a shuffle of feet outside my door.
“I say, this is my house. My business,” a sharp voice protested. “You let me in there. I need to check on my customer. It’s my right!”
A low male voice spoke to her.
“I said what I said! I ain’t moving.”
Another shuffle of feet and a soft, reluctant knock on the door.
Kai tensed for a second before pushing up. “Hold on.”
He jumped out of bed, moving with ease and athleticism. Flashing me an apologetic look, he dressed and moved to the door.
He opened it, and I sat up in bed, tugging the sheet to cover me.
His guards were there. And I was able to get a glimpse of the B&B’s owner.
“Ma’am.”
I almost snorted. That word coming from Kai was a new one. He said something more, shutting the door so I couldn’t hear the rest.
“I want to see for myself,” the owner said after a moment.
Swallowing my amusement, I climbed out of bed. It was time to go anyway. We’d stayed in this cocoon for as long as we could. Her presence just brought the inevitable. I hurried to dress and wash up, grabbing the little I had pulled out of my bags and stuffing it back in. I gazed around the room, still hearing the owner arguing with Kai.