Watching a way-too-chirpy Katy walk out wearing a cute, short, blue sundress threatened my control. What the ever-loving fuck! Choosing to trust my instincts, I led her to the black SUV, surprised to see Izzy also get inside.
During the twenty-minute drive, I noticed Katy lock her eyes with mine through the rearview mirror, playing with her hair, tempting me with her little gestures and sultry eyes. My hands tightened over the steering wheel until my knuckles turned white. When my eyes narrowed, watching her yet another time, I saw her eyes darken in desire. Dear God! All my blood rushed south, making a dent in my pants.
Despite knowing what was happening, I couldn’t look away. Again and again, my eyes returned to her, until she visibly shifted in the seat. Feeling my balls ache, I cursed myself silently for my lack of control. When her ruby-painted lips curved into a small, knowing smile, I looked away hastily, not wanting to encourage her anymore. Fuck! She was probably dealing with desire for the first time in her life, and I knew how heady it could be. It shouldn’t affect me the way it did. I was older, and I should know better.
No amount of pep talk helped with the simmering attraction that threatened to burst. She was a blind spot I didn’t see coming. All these years, I never had the time or the need for anything serious, permanent. For the first time, my heart whispered for more, and it had to be someone unattainable.
Finally, I navigated to the Pink Lane in Honey Valley, a quaint little street that was literally painted in pink. This place had many small businesses, including Jasmine’s shop. Katy asked me to stop near a small shop that had candles and other girly stuff on display.
“Wait, I’ll need to do a sweep first.” Getting out of the car, I bounced into the shop, only to get back minutes later, red-faced and flustered. That fucking place was not girly. Holy hell, it housed all forms of adult toys and accessories.
“Is the place clear? Can we shop now?” Katy asked sweetly, batting her eyelashes at me.
God help me, I wanted to spank the fuck out of this minx before showing her what happens to girls who teased grown-up men. Only the presence of Izzy, who seemed to be mortified, made me curb my thoughts and actions. I simply nodded, narrowing my eyes at the dark-haired witch, who effortlessly wove a spell around me.
From the way she smirked at me, I knew she was well aware of what she was doing. The moment the women went in, I called the one person who could get both the girls out and fast. Gio! After the latest threat, I wasn’t happy with Katy being outside the house.
After two rings, my half-brother answered my call. “I am with your girl and Katy. The Falcone princess wanted to go out, and I couldn’t leave her with anyone else right now, knowing the Vikings were already targeting her.”
“Hmm,” he replied absently.
“They… umm… they’ve gone into an adult toy shop.”
“What the fuck! Don’t you dare look at Isobella!” His voice boomed over the phone, making me wince.
“I’m not looking at anyone or anything. Fuck off! I’m standing outside the shop after taking a sweep inside first. But man, this place is filled with… Just come and get your girl. That’s the only way Katy is going to come home. Please.” I was desperate enough to plead.
“I’m on my way.”
Jerk! I could hear the amusement now clear in his voice and wanted to punch him. Ten minutes later, I went in, hoping to convince Katy to leave immediately. Locating her in a corner, eyeing a big dildo, I fervently prayed for some control.
“Princess, let’s go home. I’m not sure staying out is a good option right now,” I all but pleaded.
Immediately, Katy turned to me, a frown marring her beautiful features. “You cite security reasons out of nowhere. Are you sure this is not you trying to dissuade me from shopping?” Katy askedin a fuck-me voice, awakening the man who was tied behind duty and expectations.
“Princess, you’re testing my patience,” I growled, annoyed, and turned on.
“And? Maybe this will finally make you realize I have needs and I’m ready to take care of them. With or without… a man.”
A man?Did she just talk about assuaging her needs with any man? The hell she will! She tried flouncing away from me, finally making my control snap. In a single move, I lifted her over my shoulder and proceeded to the entrance.
Turning to my right, I noticed Gio standing a few steps away. Ignoring the squealing noise from my sexy little captive, I gestured to a room at the back. “She’s back there. I’m taking this one home.”
“For God’s sake, put me down. Ugh! I’ll report this to Rhett. And Noah.” Katy protested, hitting my back with her fists. Cute! As if her threat bothered me or her soft little hands could ever cause me pain. I nearly chuckled at her outrage, enjoying her outburst after the last few hours of pure torture.
“Go ahead, Princess. First, you’ll have to tell your brothers you were planning to buy dildos. I’m sure that’ll go over really well.”
I heard her cute little growl, relishing her irritation and anger. Time for some payback indeed. After depositing her in the passenger seat, I moved to the driver’s side. When she blocked my hands that tried to buckle her in, I lost the very last semblance of control, swiftly moving to capture her lips with mine.
Sweet Jesus in heaven! This had been coming for weeks, and the first touch of my lips on hers felt… right! It was meant to be. Thisis where I belonged. With a deep murmur, I cupped her face in my hands, enjoying the softness of her skin. Slanting my face, I opened my lips against hers, wanting to devour her at that very moment.
I noticed her freeze for a brief moment before she melted against me. Vaguely, I heard her gasp, using the opportunity to slice my tongue between her lips. I’d parked the car in a secluded spot, and there wasn’t anyone else in sight. Not that I cared for anything else at that moment. Only her needy whimper and her eager hands registered in my brain.
#8
Katy
Iwas hyperventilating inside, holding on for dear life. Even in my wildest dreams, I didn’t expect the kiss would happen here, like this. Barun’s lips felt firm, and his touch was sure, gripping. When he deepened the kiss, I followed him out of pure instinct, not having anything to go by.
