Page 98 of Knot Their Soldier: Part One
“Also, it’s super fun to surprise them. I like it when they scream when startled.” I blanch, and Blaze gives me a goofy grin.
I take another peek into the tent. Shade is very focused on what he’s doing, his brows furrowed together and his lips moving as he reads rapidly.
“Shade’s a good place to start. He gets hyper-focused on his work and doesn’t pay attention to his surrounds. Also, as a Beta, he’s not going to scent you as fast.”
I nod, determined to succeed.
“The biggest thing to remember is to always keep your center of gravity low.” Blaze drops into a half crouch, his knees bent and his arms out for balance. “This is a good starting stance. It keeps your body low and stable, and allows you to distribute your weight to walk softly.”
I copy him, sticking my ass out and biting my inner cheek to concentrate.
Blaze makes a choking sound at the back of his throat.
I tilt my head in confusion.
“What?”
His eyes lower to half-mast, devouring the sight of me like a hungry animal who has spotted his dinner. A seductive smirk lifts the corner of his lips. “You have a mighty fine ass, Sparkles.”
I giggle and swat at his chest, and his hands shoot out to capture my wrist and pull me against him. Our chests bump, and he drops his forehead to mine.
“You’re so small--”
I snort in protest, turning my face in embarassment. I’m short, but my curves certainly don’t make me appear small.
“These hips,” his scarred hands slide down my side, where he grasps a fistful of my flesh.
I squeak.
“And these thighs,” he purrs, stroking his palm down my hip to grip my thigh, “are strong.”
I lick my lips, suddenly dry from his heated gaze.
“Perfect for crouching to maximize your naturally low center of gravity.”
I burst out laughing at the unexpected statement. I really was not thinking about my stealth skills at this moment. I was too busy thinking about Blaze and his strong hands on my body and his lips hovering so close to mine.
Blaze chuckles, dropping a lingering kiss on my forehead. “C’mon, let’s put this body to the test.”
He swats me on the ass, and skips off, leaving me to follow him in a haze of confused arousal.
“You’re gonna walk toe to heel. Keep your eyes on your mark and use your peripheral vision to avoid stepping on something that will give away your position.”
I nod.
“Alright, in you go. Your mission, Sparkles, is to plant a kiss on Shade’s right cheek without him noticing you are there beforehand.”
“What?”
“I won’t tolerate disobedience, Omega Sparks. You will comply with my orders,” he whispers in an imitation of Prime Asshole Knox. I stifle a giggle.
I mean, what the frack, I doubt I’ll even get close enough to Shade to kiss him.
I enter the tent quietly, trying my best to walk silently. I feel a bit ridiculous, but I am a little proud that I’m able to sneak this well.
I creep slowly toward the unsuspecting Beta, who is still focused on his tablet. He hasn’t even noticed me, which makes me feel pretty stealthy.
I pause a few feet from him, taking a deep breath. Well, I guess I have to follow through on my orders. I get to put my lips on Shade under the guise of following orders. I should feel more uncomfortable but I’m almost giddy with anticipation.
