Page 27 of Summer Heat
She blinked up at him. “You’re moving awfully fast.”
“I always do when I want something.” And he’d decided he wanted her. “Do we have an understanding?”
She ran her tongue over her lips, and he hoped like hell she was tasting him, because he sure as hell still savored her.
“We have an understanding,” she said at last, allowing Kade to breathe easy for the first time since she’d walked into the room.
* * *
Lexie knew how to live in the moment. It was the only way she could get through life as she knew it. So she put Saturday night out of her head and went about her week, planning to keep things business as usual. Except there was nothing usual as Kade stepped up his game.
Tuesday morning, he brought her a hot cup of Starbucks, handing it to her at the same time she brought his coffee into his office.
“Thank you,” she said, surprised as she accepted the white cup with green writing.
He watched, a hopeful look in his green eyes as she took a careful sip of the hot brew, sampling the extremely sugary drink. “Mmm. What is this?” she asked, licking her lips for another taste.
“White chocolate mocha latte with whipped cream. You like it?”
“It’s delicious. How did you choose the flavor?”
A pleased grin lifted his sexy lips. “Because it’s sweet. Like you.” He crooked a finger, silently beckoning her to join him.
She couldn’t resist and slowly made her way around the desk, swaying her hips as she walked over. His darkening gaze let her know he hadn’t missed the deliberate show. She stopped close to him and inhaled his potent masculine scent.
“Thank me,” he instructed.
“I already did.” And she didn’t appreciate being told to do so.
“The right way. The way you would if we weren’t in the office.”
She narrowed her gaze, admittedly confused. “I don’t understand.”
“Kiss me,” he said, elaborating more fully.
She blinked in surprise and had no doubt he didn’t think she’d comply. Not here, with his office door open.
Normally he’d be right. But he’d thrown down a challenge, and Lexie never passed up a challenge. Besides, he looked delectable in his black track pants and light blue Trekkie tee shirt.
So she rose onto her tiptoes and pressed her mouth against his. With a groan, he looped an arm around her waist and pulled her closer. Her feet practically dangled off the floor as he swept his tongue inside and took control. He devoured her, and she loved how he tilted her head so he could kiss her more deeply, take more from her. He had a talented mouth and tongue, and kissing Kade was definitely becoming her favorite kind of foreplay.
She had no doubt this was a prelude to whatever he ultimately had planned. He’d said he intended to pursue her, and he did just that, seducing her with his mouth until her toes curled and she fell forward in her heels.
He grasped her harder to keep her upright and pulled his head back. She stared into his eyes, hazy with desire.
“Any more commands?” she asked, catching her breath.
“Give me some time to come to myself, and I’m sure I’ll think of something.” A dimple she hadn’t noticed before appeared in his cheek, and she realized she’d do anything to see it again.
For the rest of the week, he continued his Starbucks gifts. True, he still expected his coffee made his way—he was Kaden Barnes, after all
, and she wouldn’t want him any other way. He didn’t kiss her again at the office, but he did touch her more.
A caress on the cheek.
A tug on her hair.
An ass grab when they were alone.
