“I think it’s best if I go home,” she said softly. “But thank you. I’m sorry that I’m such a nervous wreck,” she tried to joke, to lighten the mood.
But Khiva didn’t respond. He simply blinked, absorbing her words, but then let out a low breath and nodded. His voice was unexpectedly warm as he said, “Of course. Whatever makes you comfortable, Evelyn.”
“Thank you for understanding,” she said, her feet inching towards the door. It hadn’t been all that long ago since she’d crossed the threshold of that door for the first time and she wondered if any woman in her right mind would’ve paid 900 credits for a night with a Krave, only to leave just a little over an hour later.
It was possibly the most expensive hour—and orgasm—of her life.
But it had been worth it. So worth it, if not only because ofhim.
“I guess this is goodbye for now,” she said softly, looking back at him, her hand reaching for the door. Her words sounded like a question, lilting up towards the end.
Khiva’s breath hitched and suddenly, before she could reach for the door lever, he grabbed her by her hips and pushed her back against the solid wood.
Surprise rocked her, but before she could say anything, his lips were on hers.
Eve gasped, allowing his tongue entry, and he swept her mouth with precision and thoroughness, slowly working his lips over hers. Unable to help herself, she kissed him back, her head beginning to swim, getting lost in it.
How had she lived without this? Without his kiss?
Eve didn’t know how long it lasted, but by the time Khiva finally pulled back, her breathing was ragged, her nipples were tight and hard, her dress was even more winkled, and there was a small wet spot on the front of it from his pre-cum because he was still naked and aroused.
Khiva blew out a rough breath and she felt it ruffle her hair. Then his eyes focused on hers and her heart skipped a beat by the intensity she saw there.
“Will you come see me again?” he asked softly.
“I…I think so,” was the only thing she could get out.
“I want to see you again,” he rasped. “I will beg if I have to.”
Maybe Madame Allegria had taught the Krave to secure their clients for future visits. Maybe he did this and acted this way with every client, making them feel special, kissing them senseless, and letting them leave with fluttery bellies.
But for some reason…Eve couldn’t bring herself to care. It was a fantasy and she was completely playing into it.
Besides, she’d already decided that she would visit him at least once more, to lose her virginity. Because after what she’d experienced that night…she couldn’t imagine losing it to anyone else. She didn’twantto lose it to anyone else.
“Please,” he murmured softly.
“I will,” she finally said, looking up at him, still wrapped in his arms and pressed against the door.
Relief made his shoulders loosen and he bent his head for one last kiss. Eve savored it, the taste of him, the surprising softness of his lips, and the way he seemed toconsumeher.
Finally, he backed away, slowly opening the door for her, as if reluctant.
“Kasari,leeldra,” he said and her stomach fluttered again, knowing it was some sort of farewell in his language.
Unable to resist, she said, “Kasari, Khiva.”
His pupils flared and he watched her as she turned and began the slow walk down the hall. When she turned at the elevator, she looked over her shoulder at him and saw he was still watching her, completely nude.
Eve smiled, giving a little wave, and then stepped inside, pushing the metal gate closed behind her. The last thing she saw as the elevator doors closed were his eyes flashing in the low light.
Then she was alone and she let out a deep ragged breath that she’d been holding. She looked around her at the interior of the elevator, seeing it for the first time since she’d been too nervous on her way up.
Eve smiled, touching her lips, and it didn’t take long until the elevator pinged open to the lobby floor.
She got out and Valerie was standing at the desk. The blonde did a double-take, looking taken-aback.
“Miss Tesler?” she asked, studying her closely. “Is everything alright?”
