Page 10 of Prey

He turns as I walk in and looks at me up and down with a predatory gaze. I see his eyes flash gold before they go back to their rich brown color. The lion came out to play for just a second. Goddess, he's sexy. I’m not sure how long I’m going to be able to hold out before the mate bond forces us to consummate it.

Do I even want to hold out?

No. I don’t.

Deciding to try to seduce him after the ride, I smirk as I walk past him and out the front door. He shuts it behind us, testing to make sure it’s locked, and we go down the stairs and up the street to where his bike is parked.

It’s gorgeous. I’ve always been a fan of street bikes, but I’ve never ridden one before. I’m actually pretty excited.

Kadi steps up to me pulling a hair tie from the pocket of his cut. He slowly turns me around and gathers my hair, braiding it quickly, and then tucks it beneath the collar of my shirt before putting his leather cut on my shoulders and pulling my arms through the sleeves. After I turn back around, he puts the helmet on my head and buckles it underneath my chin.

“How does it feel?” he asks.

“It’s good,” I say, shaking my head a little to see if it’s too loose.

“Good. So short lesson. Hold on tight, keep your knees tight on me, and lean slightly when I lean. That’s pretty much it. You’ll get the feel for it and I won’t go fast until you tell me you’re ready, okay?”

I nod and he throws his leg over the bike, stands it up, and starts it, patting the seat behind him. I walk over and climb on,putting my feet on the pegs he flipped out. Well, that’s a good sign he doesn’t have many riders, right? What do they call the girls that ride with them? Backpacks. That’s right. I can be a backpack. Giggling to myself, I wrap my arms around his waist.

Holy abs, Batman. I rub my hands down his sides and all I feel is muscle. My mouth waters. This is going to be a long ride. A very vibrate-y one too.

He pulls out onto the street and the instant we get going it hits me. This is amazing. The freedom, the breeze, just you and the air, one with the world. No wonder so many people love this. I’m going to get my own and have Kadi teach me to ride.

The feel of his strong body between my thighs, the vibration of the bike, the rhythm of the road underneath us; it’s a heady combination.

He puts his hand on the outside of my thigh and we just ride, heading to the outskirts of town.

Turning his head back towards me he asks, “How do you feel?”

“A-freaking-mazing!” I yell back, laughing in glee.

He chuckles and picks up speed. When he does, the vibration of the bike really gets going.

Hot mate? Check.

Sexy abs? Check.

Vibrating bike? Check.

Going to have to change my panties when I get home? Check.

Hopefully the wind is blowing the smell of my desire backwards, otherwise, he’s going to know exactly what’s happening back here. Though he might already, based on the way he’s caressing the outside of my thigh.

This is heaven and I feel more at peace than I have in a long time, even with the danger I’m facing. Emmett was right this morning. It is time to let go and let someone in. Mate bonds are weird with the whole insta love thing, but I must admit, riding with Kadi on his bike, him touching me, it all feels pretty good.Like things were always supposed to be this way. Closing my eyes. I rest my head on his back and just take in the moment, feeling a little piece of my broken heart reattach itself.

Pulling back up to the shop, we get off the bike and I run around in a circle with my hands out.

“That was amazing!” I yell, laughing like a lunatic.

Kadi smiles and comes over to take my helmet off. He’s such a gentleman. Putting my hair up for me, the helmet, the ride.

Looking up into his eyes, I lean up on my tip toes and press my lips against his. Groaning, he pulls me to him and kisses me back like he's starving for me.

Holy shit.

Pulling away reluctantly, I clear my throat. My voice is husky when it comes out. “Maybe we should go upstairs and take this off the street?”

He looks at me as if he’s trying to read what I’m thinking. I let the desire show in my eyes and I see his nostrils flare as he catches my scent. He slowly nods and takes the helmet to the bike to strap it down. Grabbing my hand, he leads us back up the stairs to my apartment and I unlock the door.

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