Page 8 of My XOXO Holidate

Sam

In the years I’ve attended this event, I’ve never made a connection. I’ve met some nice women, but once the masquerade ball was over, we never saw each other again. I never left feeling like I wanted to start a relationship. It feels different with Cat. She’s funny and keeps me laughing, and I haven’t felt this relaxed on a date in years. Besides that, she’s beautiful.

I take a glance at my watch.

“Am I boring you?” Cat smirks.

“Of course not. Why?”

“Checking your watch. Need to return to the palace?”

So witty.

I chuckle. “Yeah, I need to get my doublet hung up.”

“Don’t you have a royal staff for that?”

“You’d think so, right? What about you? Do you have a royal staff who attends to your every need? To turn down your bed? Run your royal bath water?”

She grins, her eyes full of mischief. “They dress me.” She gives me a smirk.

“And they undress you?” I wink. “I’m jealous.”

“It’s getting warm in here, Sir Alexander. Shall we step outside?”

Don’t have to ask me twice.

I lead her across the dancefloor and out a set of double doors onto the balcony. Other guests are enjoying the beautiful evening and are seated at tables. A few couples stand at the railing and peer into the night sky. The weather is perfect. Cool with a slight breeze that catches her hair. I take her by the hand and descend a set of stairs that lead to a patio.

The area is mostly dark except for a few nightlights built into the surrounding cobblestone wall.

I lean against the wall. “Much better. Couldn’t ask for a nicer evening for this.”

The clear sky is lit up with stars and I grin as I see her enjoying the view.

“Beautiful sky tonight,” she says in awe.

I lean forward, take her by the hips and pull her back. She squeals as I turn her to face me. Her breasts push against my chest.

“Hello, Cat.”

“Hello to you too.”

I lean into her. “There’s something I’ve been wanting to do all night.”

“And what’s that?” she whispers.

“This.” I pull her towards me and capture her mouth in a kiss. I groan when she opens for me.

She’s so soft. So voluptuous. We deepen the kiss as I run my fingertips on her soft skin just above her low-cut neckline.

I can’t get enough of her.

We break the kiss, and her eyes move to my fingertips. She grasps my hand and moves my fingertips just inside her neckline.

I could take her right now. Lift this dress and ravish her.

She looks into my eyes and plunges forward to capture my mouth. Our lips and tongues work in tandem, our breath heavy as our kisses deepen.

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