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.
I snagged what he’d left behind, but it wasn’t much.
I went to the door.
“—assure you, I—” Kai stopped when I opened it.
The guard moved aside.
Kai took in my bags and nodded behind me. That guard slipped inside, and I knew he was clearing the room, making sure nothing was left behind.
“Mrs. Gambles.” I had a wide smile on my face and held out my hand. “Thank you for letting me stay.” I nodded toward Kai. “But you can see it’s probably time to go.”
She looked over the crowd of men in her hallway.
“You in trouble? Why are all these strange men here?”
“Everything’s fine. I promise. I paid for the night, yes?”
“You did.” Her tone was still untrusting. “I won’t hesitate to call the police, you know.” She stared hard at