Page 11 of Kiss Me Kate

"I've got you, sweetheart. I’ll never let anything happen to you. Do you trust me?"

I nod, gasping for air as my pulse races with fear. All senses in my body are heightened, and I cling to Silas like a lifeline. My heart pounds in my chest, threatening to burst with each beat. "I trust you," I manage to choke out, my voice trembling with terror. With shaking hands, I reach up and wrap my arms around Silas's neck, pulling him close and burying my face in his shoulder. In this moment of uncertainty and danger, I find solace in his embrace. If tonight is the end for me, there's nowhere else I'd rather be and no one else I'd rather be with than him.

Chapter 12

Silas

The roar is deafening. It’s nothing like a freight train. The only comparable sound is the high-pitched whine of a jet engine at full throttle. I’ve never been this close to the beast before. My fondest dream and worst nightmare have combined to put the woman I love, the one I’ve longed to feel and hold in my arms, in harm’s way. My life matters little to me without her. But now that I've found her again, there’s no way I’ll allow this storm to steal the only happiness I’ve ever known.

“Silas, Silas,” Kate whimpers as primal fear engulfs us.

Debris crashes against the shelter door, with thuds and clattering strikes that make us flinch with each impact. The air around us is thick with tension and every breath I take feels heavy in my lungs. We cling to each other, trying hard to ignore the noise, a frightening reminder of the incredible power just outside the rattling hatch.

“You’re okay. We’re okay, baby.” I hold her tighter, covering her ears from the unbearable noise and protecting her from the extreme drop in pressure.

The wind howls like a pack of wolves and the rain drums against our shelter like a thousand tiny fists. Goose bumps rise on my skin as cold drafts sneak through the door, carrying with them the pungent aroma of wet earth and rain. The walls vibrate, the ground trembles, and the air feels electrified with danger. How long will the door hold? Every passing second feels like an eternity as we wait, helpless, to see the destruction outside. But deep down, I know we’ll live to see another day.

Tears stream down Kate's face as her voice cracks with emotion. "If today is the day we die, I need you to know that not a single day has gone by where I haven't thought of you and missed you. You were the light in my life, the best thing that ever happened to me," she sobs, holding on to me tightly, as if she could never let go. Her fingers grasp at my shirt, her body trembling with fear and vulnerability.

I tilt my head down, closing the distance between our lips as they meet in a long-awaited reunion. The familiar taste of her kiss floods my senses, bringing back memories of our last night together three years ago. Kate's lips melded perfectly with mine, igniting a fire that burned through every inch of me.

To my relief, she eagerly returns my kiss, her plump lips sealing perfectly to mine as the chaotic sounds of outside begin to fade into the background. Her breath is sweet and warm against my skin, and I lose myself in the moment, each touch and movement sending sparks of electricity into my limbs.

“Is it over?” Kate slowly opens her eyes, her dark lashes fluttering in the dimmed light as she tries to adjust her vision.

I slowly pull away, my body trembling with a mix of desire and adrenaline. My hearing strains towards the door, listening intently for any sign of danger. The once deafening roar of the tornado has been replaced by the sharp clattering of hail, echoing off the walls and windows. The door, which just moments ago felt like it could be ripped from its hinges, nowstands still and sturdy. "I believe it has passed," I say, my voice barely above a whisper as the weight of the moment settles in my chest.

Eager to survey the damage, we work together to open the hatch, surprised to find something blocking our exit. The storm has blown a heavy object onto the bulkhead, trapping us inside the shelter. I turn to face Kate, standing a few inches away, eagerly awaiting our departure. “I’m sorry, something is blocking the doors. We may have to wait until someone can let us out.”

Kate's eyes widen with concern as she draws closer to me. "Do you have reception on your phone?" she asks urgently.

I dig my phone out of my pocket and reach out to Cyrus, hoping for a signal in the chaos.

The tornado had grazed the barn and left a mess of the fence, but miraculously, most of the main house still stands. He says Cotton is on his way home with the horse and he’s leaving to check on the cattle. An overturned tractor is blocking our shelter door, but they’ll join forces to get us out as soon as they return.

“We’re okay, baby. We’ll get out of here soon.” I run my hand down her cheek and wrap an arm around her waist. “I meant every word I said, sweetheart. This is a second chance for us. It’s been torture without you, and I can’t go through that again.”

Kate nods, her face flushed with emotion as she lunges forward and presses her soft, sweet lips to mine. Between kisses, she pauses to catch her breath before whispering words against my mouth. “It’s been agony, Silas. I can't bear it any longer.”

I deepen our kiss and feel my girl melt in my arms, surrendering completely to our passion. Her body is warm and pliant against mine, her fingers tangling in my hair as we lose ourselves in the moment.

I clasp Kate’s hips and my hands circle behind her, exploring the supple cheeks of her voluptuous ass with the hunger of astarving man. It’s been so long since I’ve held her like this, since she’s responded to my touch, eager to chase the high that comes from being together.

No one makes me feel like Kate. In three years, I haven’t so much as looked at another woman with a hint of desire because there’s no comparison to her. Kate rocks my world and makes me want to be a better man. She makes me thank God I’m alive and eternally grateful for the gift of her love. The single night we spent together, making love under the stars, should have been the beginning of a beautiful love story, not the end. Now I know why I never accepted it, why my heart refused to move on. Our love story has no ending.

"I need you," I plead breathlessly, my voice laced with desperation as I devour her lips, my desire pulsing through me like wildfire. I’ve craved her touch for what feels like an eternity, and now that she’s finally in front of me, my need threatens to consume me whole. "I need you to ride me until I can't hold back. Ride my cock until I paint the walls of your sweet pussy with three years' worth of cum. Please don’t make me beg, baby."

Kate’s eyes sparkle with a lust that mirrors my own. Without hesitation, she reaches for the hem of my shirt and pulls it over my head. I quickly follow suit, removing her blouse and bra as if they’d suddenly caught fire. The sight of her bare breasts makes my jaw drop and I stand in stunned silence admiring their beauty.

“You have me, Silas. Don’t you remember? I belong to you.” Kate’s words break me out of my lusty trance.

I could spend hours gazing at every perfect curve and slope of her body, but right now, there are better things to do with that time.

Kate lifts her gaze to mine and places her hand over my heart. She licks her lips then lazily traces the contours of my chest with a single finger. “Once I gave my heart to you, I never got it back.”

“And you never will,” I growl into her ear, my arousal peaking as I hoist her onto my hips and wrap her legs around my waist.

Her smooth legs wrap around my waist, fitting together like two pieces of a puzzle, each completing the other perfectly. Kate eagerly reaches between us and unfastens my jeans, her fingers eagerly seeking out my stiff cock through my boxers. My body pulses with desire as she takes hold of me.

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