Page 21 of Seduced By Moonlight

But as good as he looked, Ward’s power was unmistakable. Kayden had sensed it as soon as he’d seen him. It had washed over Kayden like a gentle wave, warm and welcoming… and commanding.

Kayden’s own power had responded. Speaking of that, what the ever-loving hell was that electric spark that happened as soon as they shook hands? That had never happened before, but it looked as if Ward hadn’t noticed it. Good, because that was just weird.

Ward’s muscular, seven-foot-tall gargoyle form totally captivated him. He could admit that. Unable to resist the temptation any longer, Kayden reached down into his swim trunks, his fingers brushing against the growing hardness that strained against the fabric.

He gave in to the primal desires that consumed him. Pulling his cock out, he gripped himself firmly.

He tried to imagine Ward’s powerful hands on him instead of his own. He could almost feel those hands guiding his hips, exploring every inch of his body with skilled fingers and lips.

The thought sent shivers down Kayden’s spine and made his pulse race. He could almostfeelthe heat radiating from Ward’s skin, accompanied by the sensations of Ward’s gaze boring into him while they moved together.

A tingling sensation spread throughout his body, and Kayden’s hand moved faster, his grip tightening as he stroked himself.

In his mind’s eye, he envisioned Ward pressing up against him, their bodies slick with sweat and desire, while their lips met in a passionate kiss. He imagined tracing every sinewy muscle on Ward’s body with his tongue.

As Kayden continued pleasuring himself, he pictured Ward’s large hands gripping his ass tightly as they fucked, as Ward filled him completely, each thrust sending shudders of pleasure rippling through his entire being.

With every carnal fantasy playing out in Kayden’s mind, he felt himself getting closer to the edge. The once soothing waters of the hot tub now roiled with rising waves.

His body tensed, his grip tightening around his throbbing cock as he came. As the pleasure subsided, Kayden leaned back against the edge of the hot tub, his breath coming in short, ragged gasps.

Yet even as the physical thrill faded, loneliness tugged at his heart. What the hell had he just done? Ward, with all his imposing beauty and regal demeanor, was a fucking king.

And while Kayden might mingle and work alongside such fascinating paranormals, he knew that crossing or blurring certain boundaries would have consequences.

Plus, Ward was his client! He absolutely shouldn’t have done that. That was wrong on so many levels. If he could reach his own ass, he’d kick it. So he found the gargoyle king attractive. So what?

He was also a paying client, and Kayden refused to mix business with pleasure. He had the most to lose if things went south. Him and his crew. So while he may find the gargoyle sexy in the silvery moonlight, he was off-limits.

Off. Limits.Hear that cock? Off-limits. Period.

The sudden splash from the other end of the tub jerked him out of his musings. Opening his eyes, his gaze darted toward the source of the disturbance. For a moment, his heart raced—had something followed him home?

It turned out to be nothing more than a pine cone. He used his power to float it out of the water and tossed it into the woods. Kayden chuckled at himself for being so jumpy. Still, it might be best to stay alert since he was out there all alone in the dead of night.

As he relaxed back against the tub’s edge again, he stared up at the endless expanse of night above him. Alone. He was so alone.

Eventually, feeling drowsy from the heat and orgasm, Kayden climbed out of the hot tub. He dried off quickly in the chilly night air, deactivated the charm, and walked back inside, floating the beer bottle behind him.

He did a brief check of all the windows and doors before heading upstairs to his bedroom. Lying in bed, Kayden watched TV until the early hours of the morning before drifting off to sleep.

WHEN KAYDEN finally woke up, it was late Friday afternoon. He stretched lazily, and his thoughts drifted back to the previous night’s fantasies. A dull ache of embarrassment warmed his cheeks.

With a heavy sigh, Kayden sat up in bed and ran a hand through his tousled hair. He shook his head, trying to clear the remnants of last night’s lust and regret that still lingered in his mind.

The loud blare of his phone’s alarm sounded suddenly, serving as a harsh reminder that the world continued to spin no matter what. Swinging his legs over the side of the bed, he fumbled for his phone.

There were several notifications waiting—a mix of emails from clients and updates from his crew—all demanding attention. He sent out a group email, instructing everyone to gather at his home once more. Then, he sifted through emails from clients and promptly responded to urgent ones.

After a quick shower, he dressed in dark jeans and a red shirt with his company logo. Looking at himself in the mirror, he ran a hand through his damp hair, styling it effortlessly with a few strokes.

As he walked into the kitchen, he was pleased to find the coffee maker had already brewed fresh coffee. After using his powers to fix himself a cup, he strolled into his office to tend to the emails he hadn’t answered earlier.

After an hour of work, he closed his laptop and headed to the kitchen to make a meal. Glancing at his watch, he realized his team would arrive soon.

He tidied up the kitchen and filled a thermos with coffee to take with him. While waiting for everyone to arrive, he played on his phone to pass the time.

When he finally heard his crew pull up in his drive, he grabbed his keys and wallet and headed outside. Since there were so many of them, it was pointless for everyone to take their own vehicle, so they’d carpool from here.

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