Page 24 of Salacious Desires

“You ask a lot of questions,” she says, giggling softly.

Grinning, I bring her hand up to my mouth and press a kiss to it. “I like to know that you’re taking care of yourself.”

“I slept well, and Hannah made me breakfast when I woke up. Even though I said she didn’t have to.”

“She sounds like a good friend.”

Lily glances at me and nods. “She’s the best.”

I’ll have to send Hannah and her husband a big thank you for taking such good care of Lily and helping her get away from the abuse she endured.

“Where are we going?” She stares out the window as we pass through downtown Seattle.

“It’s a surprise.”

She wiggles in her seat slightly, and my own excitement grows from watching hers.

A few minutes later, we pull into a parking lot attached to a brick building with a sign above it that says Beauty and Bliss Spa.

“What is this?” Her eyebrows are furrowed as she looks from me to the building and back again.

“This is a day for you. I’ve booked you an appointment to have a manicure and pedicure and have your hair done however you’d like.”

Her mouth falls open, and she looks a bit panicked. “Oh, um, I thought we were spending the day together. Also, I don’t know how much any of that stuff costs.”

Warmth spreads through me. She’s going to have to get used to me spoiling the hell out of her.

“Baby, I’m not leaving your side all day. And I’m paying for it.”

“What?” Her face falls, and she shakes her head. “No. I don’t want you to pay for it.”

Capturing her chin between my fingers, I pin her with my gaze. “Baby, I’m paying for it. I’m going to do a lot of things to spoil you—you’re going to have to get used to it. I have more money than I know what to do with, so paying for you to have a spa day is my pleasure. Especially since I’ll get to experience this first with you. Can you be a good girl and accept the gifts and luxuries I want to give you?”

She licks her lips and studies my face. Her skin is so soft against my fingers, and I love how she leans into my touch.

“Yes.”

A slow grin spreads. “I like it when you’re my good girl, Lily.”

The air around us crackles. She can feel it, too. We’re both breathing harder than we should be, considering we’ve been sitting in the car.

“What’s your safeword?” I whisper.

Her face flashes with confusion for a second. “Red.”

“Good girl. I’m going to kiss you, but if you don’t want me to, use that word.”

I give her a few beats to think about what I said. When she doesn’t say anything, I slowly lower my face to hers until our lips meet. She goes completely rigid, but as soon as I slide my hand to the back of her neck and give it a gentle squeeze, she relaxes and starts to kiss me back. I give her a moment to kiss me how she wants before I take over and dominate her mouth, using my tongue to part her lips.

She lets out a soft moan and brings her hands to my chest, stroking softly. I’ve kissed a lot of women in my life, but it’s never felt like this. Not even with Shay.

When I pull back, I rest my forehead on hers, keeping my hand on her neck while we catch our breath.

“That was…I’ve never done that before. That was hot.”

I chuckle and sit up straighter so I can look at her. “You’ve never made out before?”

“I’ve never kissed anyone before.”

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