Page 38 of Blossoms of the Heart
“Hold on tight, princess. Whatever you do don’t let go.”
I didn’t plan to.
He pulled out some visor shaped shades from the dashboard console and set them on his face.
I slipped my arms around him and got lost instantly when I felt the corded muscles of his abs. My thoughts went straight from my mind and fluttered a little farther down south than I wanted. I almost felt like touching him was doing something I wasn’t supposed to.
He took note of my hesitation and response and seemed to know. That Cheshire cat, predatory grin that smoothed across his sensual lips as he looked back at me told me he did.
Tai took hold of my hands and pressed them hard into his chest.
“Tight, princess. Take the opportunity to feel whatever part of me you want while you’re at it.”
I bit the inside of my mouth to hide the smile that threatened to break free.
Seconds later, we were off.
I pressed my face to the helmet and into his wide back, holding on for dear life but also loving the feel of him. The hardness of the muscles that corded his chest, the strong beat of his heart, the scent of him that paralyzed me, numbing my fears of falling off and dying.
He was a real pro. He tore through the night like a demon on adrenaline zipping in and out of traffic and then flying down the less busy streets.
I noticed straight away when we started to slow.
I lifted my head when I heard music. We were near the beach. I could smell the saltiness in the air.
The music got louder and then there were people everywhere.
It was a party but on the street.
And… damn, as we got closer I saw four cars that looked like they could have been on the set ofThe Fast and The Furious.
“Oh my God.” I could see now why Mitsuke got so worked up.
These people were getting ready to race.
“A car race. On the street?” I hissed against Tai’s back. He gave my hand a gentle squeeze and glanced back at me.
“A car race on the street,” he confirmed.
We parked and my legs felt like they would fall off from clenching my thighs so tight.
Thank God for the pumps I wore instead of the heels. I would have hated to be walking around in heels now. I knew I would just fall over or something, embarrassing myself.
Tai got off first and then helped me.
“That wasn’t so bad, was it?” he asked with a shrug as I took off the helmet.
“Yes, it was. You drive like a crazy person.”
“I am crazy, remember?” His eyes shone. “Do you want me to help with the dress down there again?”
“Crazy and a perv.”
“Crazy and a perv.” He winked at me.
I shook my head. “What are we doing here? Are you going to race?” I knew he had a thing for fast cars. It wouldn’t surprise me if he raced them too. Although I was pretty sure this setup had to be illegal.
“Nope, those days are gone. Plus I’d have to take you with me.”
