Page 58 of Supernova

In a swift, super sexy movement that made me weak at the knees, he tangled one hand through my hair at the base of my neck, his other hand wrapped around my waist as he pulled me into his body and crashed his lips into mine, lifting me so I was on my tip toes, completely in surrender to him. It was crushing and then it was soft and seductive as he licked across my lips. He finished with a gentle nibble and I shivered in his arms. Thankfully those strong, corded biceps were holding me up ever so tight. There was nothing I could do but moan.

So that’s what I did.

“You better not be late then, or you will be punished,” he said wickedly before he let me go and walked to his bathroom, leaving me half-dressed in the middle of his room. It took me a good minute to recompose myself and when I heard the water turn on I forced myself down the stairs in the opposite direction, before my non-compliant legs walked me right in there with him.

Three points for Griffin. Zero for Venus.

CHAPTER 33

Training was going to be interesting, that was for sure. And on another note, I now knew where his room was. One mystery solved.

I had to rack my brain to remember exactly how to get out of this network of joining hallways, rooms and secret staircases. Turns out that there was a fourth level to the compound that housed the officials like Thea and Colonel Lennox, as well as a few more offices. It made sense since they had to sleep somewhere, it was just never explicitly mentioned.

I had previously been shown another second level that housed a laundry and storage room that ran parallel to the loft level, above the kitchen and strategy room. It was through a hidden door that blended into the steel walls of the hallway, right before the door to Thea’s office. It led to a narrow passageway of stairs that took you up to the level. There were a few doors around but we were only ever allowed to use the laundry and storage room. I always assumed maybe his room would be through one of those mysterious doors, but he never admitted it.

I didn’t think there’d be another whole level that I was just oblivious too. But sure enough, there was a second set of inconspicuous stairs across from those ones, again hidden behind a concealed door. When Griffin pushed the wall to reveal it last night, I was amazed. I was even more amazed to see a whole private level complete with multiple sitting areas, dark hallways and lots of doors.

If that wasn’t enough, his room was located in a separate section, through another large sitting area. At the back of this, was the infamous door to Griffin’s apartment.

Even in my lust-filled, overly eager and nervously anxious state, I noticed a different set of stairs just off the second lounge area and immediately demanded to know where that one led, only to be told that it in fact led right down to the Bunker.

My mouth did drop in awe at that.

That was the way I was currently attempting to exit out of, hoping it would be the fastest way back to my room.

I honestly had no clue where in the Bunker it would lead to. Still, I followed the stairs down to a whole other section of what seemed to be more rooms. The perplexities of this place was making my head spin. Now aware of what to look for, I could make out the edging of a door in the wall directly opposite the stairs I had just descended, so I took my chance. As I approached it, I noticed a small black handle and pulled.

Sure enough, I was staring into the Bunker.

It had emptied out considering the time, so once I was through, I took a moment to try to comprehend my bearings. I was on the opposite side of the Bunker, far from my bed. I turned to take in the entrance I had just used. Yet another undetected, disguised door in the wall, right next to the stairs I took every day from the loft. It was right beside someone’s 'room'.

Looking at it now, I should have noticed that there was an usually large space left before the first wardrobe started. But I never did.

I’m sure everybody knew this was there except for me, being the new girl. They just wouldn’t dare use it unless it was a necessity, so I’d never seen anyone come through here. No one would willingly enter the personal space of the officials. And Griffin had just always seemed to show up and disappear at will. As did all the other officials.

This had definitely been an eye-opening twelve hours. I was buzzing with adrenaline. From all of it.

I of course was late after my explorations and shower. It didn’t help that I was now extra aware of how I looked so I could impress a certain captain who’d be in attendance. It took me forever to then braid my hair and figure out what the hell I was going to wear. Kitana had come back to check on me, choosing to wait for me as she questioned why I had been so late this morning. I promised her I’d fill her in on all the details later but considering how long it was taking me to get ready, looking back and forth between my tiny bike shorts and my usual black leggings like my life depended on it, I had plenty of time to give her an overview of the night. She practically purred in excitement and all but dressed me after that, deciding the bike shorts were the way to go and pairing it with a khaki halter top and my combat boots. Just call me Lara Croft.

We walked into training fifteen minutes late, missing most of the warmup. Griff’s gaze snapped to us as soon as we walked in. Like he’d been watching that door, waiting for me to enter.

He gave me the cheekiest smile as he scolded us. “Ladies, so nice of you to finally join us. I’m feeling generous today so no suicide laps. Stretch and then re-join the group.”

Kitana raised her brow knowingly and I rolled my eyes. As I walked past him he leaned over and seductively whispered close to my ear. “You’ll be making up for it later.”

I was deceased.

Kit and I stretched in the corner while Griffin addressed the squad. He looked delectable in black cargo pants, army boots and a forest green t-shirt that was rolled up a few times at the sleeves. Somehow, we managed to coordinate.

“Alright team, pair up. We’ll be working on defence today. Cosmo, you’re with me.” He gave me that lustful smile again. In front of everyone.

I did little to hide the flabbergasted look on my face. Not that he didn’t spar with me often, we partnered up all the time but not usually declared so publicly like this, and I didn’t think he’d make it so obvious after last night. I assumed he’d mostly be done with me now. Or at the very least, I thought he’d make an awkward attempt at ghosting me. But this was Griffin we were talking about, I should have known he’d have no shame. The guy oozed confidence. He’d also take any opportunity to make me squirm, taking immense pleasure in watching me blush.

He talked my fellow recruits through a few pointers and sent them sparring. Then he casually strolled over to where Kit and I stood. Still stretching, his eyes lingered on all my movements. He didn’t look at Kit once. “In my professional opinion, you might need to stretch those hamstrings more, Venus,” he suggested. “Bend over.”

I shot daggers at him but did so anyway. He didn’t even try to hide the way he checked out my ass. I guess the bike shorts were the way to go after all. He came in behind me, pressing his body against mine and pushing my back further down. “Deeper,” he commanded. The heat rose in me like a pure flame. “Perfect,” he purred.

I quickly shot up and surveyed who might be watching. Kitana smugly smiled at us before strolling to Billie who was waiting for her, not seeming to mind the hold up as she also observed us knowingly. She raised her brow at us but neither of them said a word as they took their stances and began the combos. I met the gaze of Carter across the hall in the weapon section who was effortlessly blocking another recruit’s attacks with a sword but somehow still managed to give me a wink. I rolled my eyes again. Between dealing with the four of them, my eyes were going to roll right out of my head. But I didn’t blame them, they all saw this coming from a mile away.

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