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My thoughts shift as an idea begins to form in my mind. What if I gave in and acted on the chemistry between us? How bad could it possibly be? We’ve been skirting around each other like two magnets; me unwilling to cross the invisible line that continues to pull us together. One thing is for sure. If I go there with Olivia, there is no turning back. I can’t run from her or hide from this any longer. My cards will be laid out on the table. It makes us both vulnerable, and to be honest, it’s probably not the smartest decision.

But the thought of her body pressed against mine is too tempting, and soon I find myself justifying entering the house and giving in to the desire that has been growing between us since day one.

Chapter twenty

Olivia

The front door slams, and my heart leaps into my throat. Heavy footsteps thunder up the stairs as Kane’s voice calls out for me. His boots clomp across the hardwood steps and stop at the edge of my bed. I’ve been rooted to this spot since he left earlier. My heart feels like lead in my chest. The fear of the spider that had been skittering around the room is a distant memory, and I’m too sad to care. I’m standing now, but can’t muster enough courage to meet his gaze. My cheeks are stained with tears, old mascara smudged like a raccoon’s mask beneath my eyes. He doesn’t mention it though, just steps closer and lightly lifts my chin until our eyes lock. The air between us crackles and shifts in intensity as something unspoken passes between us.

His lips part and I can smell the cold on him. On an exhalation he breaths, “Fuck it.” Suddenly, his mouth crashes against mine. He grabs my face in both hands, holding me steady as he deepens the kiss, running his tongue along my lip and capturing it gently between his teeth. I moan into his mouth then grip the back of his head tightly, pulling him closer so that our bodies press together eagerly.

I don’t know what changed his mind or brought us here to this moment, but all that matters is that I never want it to end. I’ve waited for this moment. I’ve thought about it countless times, and it feels better than I imagined to feel his intimate touch.

Kane grabs a fistful of my hair, pulling my head back so he can kiss me more deeply. His tongue eagerly explores my mouth and I welcome him with my own.

I move my hands down his body, tracing the wide muscles of his shoulders before moving lower over the small patch of hairs on his chest. I continue exploring down his abs to where his jeans hug his hips. His skin is somehow both cold from the frigid winter air and hot under my touch.

A jolt of anticipation races through me as he drops to his knees in front of me, lifting the bottom of my sweatshirt and showering kisses across my bare stomach. His hands caress my curves, kneading and squeezing as I moan with pleasure.

My fingers tangle in his hair, pulling him closer, and urging him on with each moan.

“Fuck,” he whispers as his eyes travel up my body, drinking in each inch of me. “You’re so beautiful.”

“It’s about time you admit it,” I reply with a smirk on my face.

His hands wander over my hips and belly, caressing every curve possessively as he leans in to place feathery kisses across my skin. He stands and plants one last kiss on my lips before purring, “It’s that smart mouth of yours that I really like. I think I’ve figured out a good use for it.”

My cheeks flush as I look at him through hooded eyes. The gaze he returns is filled with lust and need.

Slowly, he unbuttons his jeans and steps out of them while I admire the toned muscles along his abdomen that contract when I trail my fingers across the waistband of his boxer briefs.

Kneeling before him slowly, I push his briefs down and his hard cock bounces against his stomach. I lick my lips, smile, and grab it firmly yet gently, placing a kiss on the swollen head. His breathing becomes heavier as I begin to stroke him from base to tip, and then abruptly take him into my mouth and suck lightly. His fingers entwine themselves in my hair and our eyes lock together for a moment as an indefinable emotion passes between us.

I pull away slightly so he can see the smile on my face before continuing the exploration of his body.

“Just like that,” he hisses through gritted teeth as I take him as deep as I can, coating his cock with saliva and causing my eyes to water. He moans in approval as I continue working his shaft and begin to suck and tug on his balls.

He drops his head back and allows me to take complete control now. Pleasure rips a groan from his chest as he begins to pump his hips, but then he suddenly pulls back, releasing himself from my mouth.

“I need to taste you,” he rasps with heavy-lidded eyes.

He hoists me up and I land on the bed with a muffled thump, and I can’t help but giggle.

Kane’s big hands land on either side of my head and he leans down, capturing my lips in a passionate kiss, sucking and nibbling at my lower lip as I eagerly explore every hard contour of his body, scratching lightly with my nails.

He buries his head in my neck and tenderly brushes his lips across my skin, sending shivers down my spine. His warm hands move across my body, exploring intimately as I tilt my head back, savoring the moment. .

When he pulls back, his strong hands slide purposefully to the edge of my sweater, firmly grasping the edges and swiftly pulling it off in one smooth motion, leaving me laying there in nothing but the soft cotton underwear he picked out for me. I fall back onto the bed, eagerly arching my back and letting my legs fall open in invitation.

He grabs my face tenderly in both hands and holds me close, our eyes locking and his gaze boring into mine. “Liv,” he whispers before slowly dropping his head to place soft kisses along on my neck and chest. My heart flutters at the sound of my name on his lips. A knowing hint that we have become something more than enemies.

His caressing fingertips leave a trail of tingling pleasure as they dance down my chest and then cup my breast, squeezing and kneading, before rolling my nipple between his fingers.

He slowly moves around my body, planting kisses along the way. His mouth lingers on my breasts and I can feel him smile against my skin, no doubt from feeling me quiver beneath him. His nose grazes over my stomach before he looks up at me, his eyes twinkling in satisfaction.

I arch for him as he tugs my underwear down. I feel his breath on my inner thigh and warmth spreads through me as he kisses and sucks the area. I almost cry out when his tongue lightly runs up and down the length of me, my need to feel him growing stronger with every second.

Finally, he kisses my clit softly, taking his time there, making me writhe with need. He kisses and licks me softly and sweetly, until I begin to push against him, seeking friction.