Kade kissed my temple. “Pizza.”
I moaned at the sound of comfort food.Kade’s hands tensed around my hips. “None of those noises now. Later, yes, but now we are cooking.”
I giggled and gave him a quick salute before hopping off the counter.
Kade helped mix up the pizza dough, his hands guiding mine as we kneaded the dough. I’d never realized how sensual pizza-making could be. I watched his forearms as he pushed the dough out. His muscles bulged at the movement. We picked up the dough, stretching it before dropping it on the floured-covered counter. The force pushed the excess flour in the air and onto our faces.
We both burst into laughter.
He grabbed a dish towel and started wiping the flour off my shoulders and face. His eyes never left mine and seemed to darken. I bit my lower lip, wanting nothing more than to pounce on him. He seemed to read my mind. His lips curved into a knowing smirk.
Before he could react, I set my hand into a pile of flour on the counter, then lifted it and smeared my palm across his beautiful face. I giggled at his surprised expression.
“Well that wasn’t fair.” He wiped the flour from his eyes. “I cleaned you off and you got me more dirty.” He took a predatory step toward me.
I stepped back. “I never said I would be fair.”
He seemed to contemplate that for a moment. “This is true. However, princess, you are forgetting one thing.” His voice was huskier than before.
I took another step back, not realizing how close to the fridge I was. The cold metal from the appliance chilled my hot skin. “And what’s that?” My voice was breathless. A buzz ran through my veins in anticipation of what was to come.
He pinned his arms on either side of my head as he leaned close to my ear, his breath sending shivers down my spine. “I always come out on top. If someone tries to one-up me, I punish them.”
I gulped as one hand gently caressed my side.
“Now princess, it’s time for my payback. Are you ready to be my good girl as I punish that sweet ass of yours?” He gripped a handful of my asscheek.
I could only whimper in response.
“Words, princess,” he whispered.
“Yes, I’m ready.” I tried to shift my hips to get some much-needed friction, but was held in place by his strong hands.
“Turn around, brace yourself on the counter.”
I followed his instructions, needing his hands on me.
“Good girl,” he praised, sending a wave of heat to my core.
Just before he could give me my punishment the front door to my apartment opened.
“E, I brought Chinese from that place you like, and I bought Alfredo a teepee…” The voice cut off as he looked toward the kitchen where I straightened, my eyes wide with horror. Aaron furrowed his brows. “Oh… shit. My bad, I didn’t realize…” he cleared his throat, “you had um, company.” He held the cloth teepee in one hand and the Chinese takeout in the other.
Kade’s phone began to ring, startling me out of my shock. He cursed before picking up the call. “Sorry, I need to take this.”
I nodded as he walked down the hall to my bedroom and closed the door. Wiping off my clothes, I avoided Aaron’s gaze.
He placed the items on the island and rounded it to be face to face with me. “What the fuck is he doing here?” He crossed his arms, his body stiffening.
“Will you keep your voice down?” I whispered, peeking around the corner to make sure the bedroom door was still closed.
I had never seen Aaron be jealous before.
“Green is not a good color on you, Aaron.” My voice came off more curt than I intended.
He scoffed. “I’m not jealous, E, I’m concerned because he is your assignment, not your booty call. It would be in your best interest to remember that. I came over to go over what Z and I found...”
I pressed my pointer finger into his chest and stared into his blazing eyes. “You don’t have to remind me of my assignment, Aaron. I am well fucking aware of my responsibilities. And to just make one thing clear, you have no right to tell me who my booty call can be. I will fuck whoever I want. You don’t hold a claim on me! It would be in your best interest to remember that.”
