Page 16 of Love's Hot

“Touch me. God, I’m begging you, touch me.” He laughs at his victory and then my world begins to explode.

Over and over again.

How is it possible to come so many times in one session? They never told me about that part in Sex Education classes at school. Either that or Kane definitely listened more than I did.

Feeling like a trashy girl doing the walk of shame, still smelling like sex, wearing the same clothes as last night, I stand at the door of Kane’s room waiting for him to grab his phone and key. Just enjoying the view of him from behind. It reminds me of that night I first met him at the hospital and watching him walk away. A body that good-looking is dangerous, I’m sure. He would be in high demand in any bar he entered. The women would be fighting over who got to take him home for the night.

I go to open the door as he walks towards me. He leans forward to put his arm on it and keep it closed. His actions keep me cornered between his body and the wall.

“I had a great time, Lilly. I just want you to know that.” He has his hand on my cheek and is looking at me with such intensity. “You’re a very beautiful woman and what we had last night is hotter than I’ve ever known. Thank you for the pleasure you gave me. I hope you enjoyed our fun too.” Leaning in, his lips touch mine, so gentle and soft. I open for him, letting him take what he wants.

As we finally break apart, I look deep into his eyes. “It was a night I don’t think I’ll forget for a long time. Fun seems like too soft a word to describe last night, but yeah, I had a great time.” Part of me wants to say let’s do it again tonight. It would break all my rules, but I know it would be hot as hell breaking them.

“If I did want more than fun, Lilly, I would want to explore it with you. I just can’t offer that.” His hand on my cheek starts stroking softly.

“Me too,” I whisper. We stand frozen in the moment until my phone breaks the silence, again.

“Shit.” I jump and reach into my bag seeing it’s Alesha. I don’t answer this time just message back that I’m on my way.

Kane opens the door for me and as I step through it, I know it’s all over. No more touching, no more panty-dropping kisses, no more spankings. Damn, this is no fun at all anymore.

***

We ride the cab in silence back to my hotel. Kane doing all the gentlemanly things of opening doors for me, paying the cab driver and walking me to my door. The worst part is that Xavier messaged him and he’s joining us for the day. So, he’ll be right there, all day, just watching me and I can’t touch him. We agreed not to share with anyone about our night. Not that it’s their business but it’ll keep it from being awkward when we do socialize together. He heads back downstairs to meet up with the others as if he’s just arrived.

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Standing in my shower trying to freshen up quickly and pull myself together, I can still feel Kane everywhere. I need to put a stop to this right now. Like I said, no awkwardness in the morning. Remain friends. Act normal. Bring back the confident Lilly who does what she wants in life.

Turning off the taps and reaching for my towel, I’m standing looking in the mirror. Right, let’s go shopping. If anything brings out the best in me it’s to get out there and punish my credit card. Coming home with a pair of new shoes at a minimum.

***

Strutting my stuff across the foyer of the hotel, I’m feeling every single one of those spanks Kane delivered last night. I can’t let him notice, though. Seated in the café is Grant as well as the others I’m meeting.

“Morning, shoppers, are we ready to hit this town?” Perky Lilly is back!

All three boys groan like they’re being dragged to prison.

“Oh, stop it. If you don’t want to come that’s not my problem. I’m not making you. Up to you, boys. But I’m leaving here with Alesha, and no one is taking her with them. I’m not shopping on my own.” I glare at Xavier making sure he understands I don’t care if she is his fiancée, she was my sister first.

“Well, looks like I’m shopping then too. If I’ve got to suffer, then so do you, boys. Lilly will be buying us beers at the end of the day. Won’t you?”

I laugh at him. “Now that will depend on what’s left of the shopping budget by the end of the day.” Now it’s Alesha and Grant’s time to laugh.

“What budget? You see something new and shiny, you buy it. That simple. I doubt you even know what a budget is.” Grant is up and standing with his arm around me by this stage, squeezing me on the arm. “Not that we would want you any other way, Lil.”

“Right, let’s get this shopping day underway. Zara has given me a list of all the best shops to check out.” I hold up my phone to show them a list that fills my screen.

“Fuck,” Kane grumbles under his breath while he and Grant start heading to the concierge desk to hail a cab so we can head downtown first. The boys are quiet during the ride while Alesha and I are chatting about where to start shopping first. As we climb out of the cab, not one of the boys is smiling.

“If I’m getting dragged along for today, you can help me find a present for Zara.” Grant looks to both Alesha and I as we’re walking along the pavement heading for the first set of shops.

“Ooohh! Jewellery?” I get excited.

“Not a chance. Calm yourself. No, just a nice winter coat. I don’t want her cold here when I’m away. I need to know she’s being looked after late at night getting back from the theatre.” Behind the tough exterior of my grumpy older brother is such a soft heart. It kills his controlling nature to be so far away from Zara and not be with her every day. He just wants to protect her but knows he needs to let her take this time to live her dream before she’ll be ready to settle down with him. His heart would never take that away from her.

“Clothes. Just as fun. I’m sure Alesha and I can sort that for you. What about you, Kane, need any help shopping for something for your lady friend?” I’m sure he doesn’t have anyone, but it doesn’t hurt to get the confirmation you want. Not that it should matter to me.

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