32. Soaking
Chapter thirty-two
Soaking
Monique
The dark blue fabric of his boxer briefs fell to the ground, and I was speechless again .
His dick was. . .wow. A work of art. Crafted by the gods. Huge and so mesmerizing, every exquisite inch.
The veins were prominent and the head glistened with pre-cum, begging to be licked off. His balls hung heavy and low almost asking me to grab them.
My mouth watered as my mind went dizzy.
Alright, Mountain Master.
I wanted to run my fingers along his dick and wrap my lips around it, sucking up and down until he came inside my mouth. My pussy throbbed in response, demanding attention that only he could give.
Lei grunted. “Stop looking at it like that.”
“I just told you how much I love dick.”
“I don’t have a dick, Monique. It’s a cock.”
I nodded. “Okay. I definitely see that.”
As my eyes drifted away from that sexy length, they caught on a unique mark, a piece of art etched on his skin.
So cool.
His tattoo, located on his left hip, was as intriguing as it was beautiful. A detailed representation of a mountain, inked in striking black.
The rugged peaks and valleys of the mountain had been rendered with meticulous detail. Shadows danced and played among the ridges and cliffs. The mountain seemed so real, I could almost feel the chill of high altitude, the thrill of standing on the peak and the tranquility that solitude amidst nature often brought.
But that wasn’t it.
Surrounding the mountain were four aces from a deck of cards—spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs. They were designed in a semi-circle around the mountain, framing it like the cardinal points on a compass.
“Dope tattoo.” I looked up. “When did you get it?”
Hunger blazed through his eyes. “Take off your bra and panties.”
I blinked. “I can’t get an answer?”
“I want to see you naked.”
Man. . .I better be getting some dick though. Stop it, Monique. Have some patience.
With a smirk, I reached behind me, unclasped my bra, and slipped it off. The garment fell to the ground, leaving me only in my underwear.
A sharp intake of breath told me he definitely appreciated the view.
Mmmhmm.
I watched as his eyes roamed over my breasts.
A shiver of delight ran through me.
His voice went hoarse. “Now, the panties.”
This was thrilling, dangerous, and completely unlike anything I had ever experienced before.
And I found myself wanting more.
Slowly, I took off my panties. Inch by inch. If he was going to tease me, I damn sure planned to do the same.
The more the fabric lowered the more his hungry gaze blazed.
Soon, he was able to see the mound of my pussy. I slid the panties down my thighs, let them drop to my ankles, and stepped out of them.
With a heated expression, he took in my body, from my swollen clit all the way up to my breasts.
His fat cock jerked right in front of me.
Oh my.
Then, sperm dripped from the tip.
Good god. I want to fuck him so bad. Just give it to me. Stop playing.
Another drop fell.
I yearned to fall to my knees and lick his cock’s tip. The moment was electric and sizzled with anticipation. Was it just my imagination that we both wanted to fuck badly but neither of us really knew how to make it happen?
While I was down, I wouldn’t push him.
Meanwhile, Lei had guilt and grief to battle with, even though his body damn sure was eager to please me.
Unable to help myself, I closed the distance between us, pressed my breasts against his chest, and savored the warmth emanating from our embrace. “You are an absolute tease.”
His breathing came in short gasps. “And you. . .”
I widened my eyes. “What?”
“First of all. . .in this moment. . .I feel like I’ve never even seen a woman naked before, the way you are making my body react.” He shook his head like he was dizzy.
I blushed.
“You stand before me.” His voice was a rough whisper. “And you are a vision more magical than the most beautiful sunrise, and I. . .I find myself lost.”
I didn’t know what to say.
No one had ever talked to me this way.
Then, before I could even comprehend what was happening next, Lei’s strong arms were around me, scooping my body up in one swift, effortless motion.
I shrieked. “Lei!”
My heart pounded against my rib cage as I found myself cradled against his hard, muscular chest. His strength was impressive, and his grip firm and secure.
“Lei, what are you—” I started, but the rest of my sentence was lost as he broke into a run, carrying me with an ease that was astonishing.
“Ah!” I chuckled.
The world blurred around us as he raced towards the stream.
In mere seconds, we reached the edge of the water.
Thank God, he slowed down. I thought we might dive into the shallow stream and break all our bones. Instead, he quickly stepped into the stream and trudged forward.
“You are crazy!”
Ignoring me, he eventually had us in the water. The abrupt change from heated rush to calming tranquility left my head spinning.
I gasped.
Cool water lapped at my skin and then enveloped my whole body. It was soothing and invigorating.
His movements shifted to gentle as he slowly waded into the stream.
Once I got myself together, I couldn’t help but ask, “What the hell was that about?”
“What?”
“The whisking me up and racing us to the edge.”
“I had to rush us in.” Lei continued to carry us forward.
I laughed. “Did we really have to rush in, though?”
“We did because. . .” His gaze fell down to my breasts. “My body was overheating, and my cock was about to get me in trouble.”
“But I like trouble.” I bit my bottom lip.
He grunted and tightened his hold.
In the center, the stream seemed to turn more into a river. The surface of the water sparkled under the sunlight.
“Fair warning. We’re entering the deep end.” Lei’s voice cut through the soft lull of the river. His breath brushed against my ear. “Are you ready?”
I cast him a sideways glance while the corners of my lips twitched into a smirk. “Should I be worried?”
He let out a rich, deep chuckle. The sound vibrated through his chest, and for a moment, I allowed myself to revel in the pleasureful sound.
I’m so damn glad he is able to relax right now.
I was finding that I really enjoyed seeing him happy and in a playful mood.
Once he stopped laughing, he winked. “Trust me.”
And, I did.
In a fluid motion, Lei let me go.
Oh. Fuck.
Suddenly free, I felt like an offering to the water’s embrace. It tugged at me and was a playful yet powerful pull that began to draw me under.
Okay. Okay. Don’t you drown or anything.
But instead of the usual clawing fear I might’ve experienced, my heart echoed with a wild, exhilarating sensation of liberation. Maybe it was because Lei remained in front of me, watching in such a protective manner. My feet bobbed beneath the water’s surface. My arms spread out to the sides, keeping me upright.
“There you go.” Lei smiled. “The trick is to not fight the water but to let it carry you around.”
I chuckled. “Be one with the water?”
“Exactly.”
My body moved in sync, swaying with the currents’ rhythm.
He’s right. This is cool.
There, I surrendered.
Completely untamed and unbound.
Look at me.
Instantly, I imagined what my sisters would think if they saw me now, completely bare and immersed in this foreign river. Chloe probably would have let out a scandalized gasp and then whined about how I would have never let her do the same thing. Surely, Jo would have cheered me on yet thought that I was definitely hoeing for something. Then there was TT who would have been on the ground pointing and giggling.
The image of my sisters’ reactions was so ludicrous that a chuckle escaped me, causing a few bubbles to rise to the surface.
Lei watched me with a curious expression.
Damn. I miss them.
But I also knew that this break from them was exactly what I needed. A wild adventure, a release of pent-up frustrations, and a taste of passion with Lei that was as untamed as the river around me.
Damn. . .what a fucking week?!
A deeper laugh bubbled up from within me, a burst of pure joy. The sound echoed into the stillness, ricocheting off the surrounding trees. Maybe it even punctured the serenity of our secluded spot.
I bet that in the quiet camp nearby, Lei’s men perked up at the sound with curious eyebrows raised.
Thinking of Lei’s men, brought me back to Duck.
My nerves flared.
How could I have forgotten?
I widened my eyes. “Oh. We have to talk about Duck—”
“We don’t.” That neutral expression slipped back fast over his face. I was soon learning that it was the Mountain Master mask.
I frowned. “Well, I don’t want you to hit Duck over what happened today.”
The mask slipped away as he smirked. “Still, I will be doing just that. Hitting. Smacking. Punching. Several kicks.”
“What?”
He laughed.
Water dripped in my eye. I wiped it away. “I don’t think that’s funny.”
“Duck is stronger than you think. He can take several punches to the jaw and gut. Even tons of kicks. His body is built like a tank.”
“I don’t care how he is built. Don’t do any of that.”
“I have to.”
“You don’t—”
“Duck should have focused on the task at hand and protected you.”
“Nothing happened to me—”
“That doesn’t stop what I will do to him.”
“I think a good talking to him can happen and then that’s it or you can just have him promise to—”
Lei laughed so loud I couldn’t finish my sentence.
I scowled.
“Monique, I was already going to hurt him over the meatball. Now—”
“Could everyone relax about the meatball? It was not that serious—”
“All I can promise you is that I will make sure Duck only limps for a few days. Due to your appearing worried, I won’t put him in the hospital this time.”
I widened my eyes in horror. “The hospital?!”
“That’s a good compromise.” He quirked his brows. “Right?”
“No. That’s violent and crazy.”
“We are the Four Aces, Monique, not the Boy Scouts. There are consequences. He knew them, so I will deliver them.”
“Okay. Okay.” I paddled my hands to stay afloat. “Just check this out. Perhaps, I overexaggerated with how I described what happened today—”
“Oh. Duck didn’t lose sight of you by fighting with Rowe Street Mob—”
“Yes, but—”
“That’s enough for me to break an arm and leg—”
“Wow. I think that is a bit much—”
“He saw I put handcuffs on you.” Lei’s amused expression returned to the Mountain Master mask. “Clearly, he knew you were important to me. More significant than anyone else.”
I swallowed.
His gaze grew stern. “I won’t be easy on him. You might as well drop it.”
Well damn. Is that an order?
“Forget about Duck’s punishment. Let’s enjoy this moment.” Then, he gracefully dove under the water. His muscular back arched, and then he was gone, swallowed by the clear blue beneath.
For a moment, I was captivated by the sight. Then, an impulse seized me.
Without a second thought, I drew a deep breath and submerged myself in the cool depths to follow him.
The setting above disappeared, replaced by an underwater realm that was both tranquil and teeming with life.
Even more daring, I opened my eyes.
Wow!
Everything was a blur of blues and greens, shimmering under the dappled sunlight that filtered through the water’s surface.
Holy fuck.
I saw a world beneath the surface, alive and thriving. Schools of silvery fish darted between the rocks. Their scales reflected the glimmers of sunlight.
Plants danced with the river’s hum.
Suddenly, Lei appeared right in front of me. His long black hair swarmed around his handsome face.
For several seconds, we stayed that way, looking at each other in the water.
Simply floating.
Suspended.
The water buoyed us.
The world outside ceased to exist.
My eyes burned a little along with my lungs, and soon I shot back up to the surface, gasping for air and chuckling at the same time.
Lei came up to the surface next and was right in front of me. A very pleased grin spread across his face.
We floated there in the water.
The sounds of nature served as our only company.
Lei’s gaze grew dark and mysterious under the sunlight. “I didn’t think I would be able to feel this way, this week.”
“And how do you feel?”
“Happy. At peace. Perfect. And. . .many other words.”
I smiled. “Well. . .I feel the same way. Every week since my mother passed has just been about hustle and survival. . .I didn’t think I would feel this peaceful until my youngest sister graduated and left the house.”
“You have been working hard.”
“I have.”
His gaze softened. “I’ll make sure you have help with your sisters from now on.”
“W-what do you mean?”
“Whatever you need. Maids. Tutors. Chef. Butler. Anything.”
“Umm. I don’t know if I would ever need all of that, but thanks. I already have a house from your father and the money.”
“But you deserve the world.”
A faint blush crept onto my cheeks at his compliment. “Lei, thank you.”
“No, Monique, thank you.”
And our bodies were so close.
I could feel the heat radiating from him. It was a stark contrast against the cool water.
His eyes never left mine, their intensity mirroring the depth of the emotions coursing through me. Our breaths mingled, and I could feel his heart pounding in rhythm with mine.
His hand caressed my arm, sending shivers down my spine that had nothing to do with the temperature of the water.
Then, his fingers traced a path to my face. The gesture was tender and passionate. “Did I already tell you that you were beautiful?”
“I believe so.”
He wore a silly grin—so different from his usual Mountain Master expression. “I have to say it again. You are fucking gorgeous, Monique.”
My heart fluttered.
His gaze deepened. “Yesterday. . .why was I able to take you so easily?”
Water rippled around us.
Confused, I raised my eyebrows. “What do you mean, Lei?”
“There should have been more men than your cousin looking for you.”
I chuckled. “You mean, why don’t I have a boyfriend or fiancé? You better not be really asking, ‘What’s wrong with you?’”
“No.” His features hardened almost instantly. As before, the transformation was swift. His smile receded into a frown. His brows knitted together. “I’m more wondering about the other men in your life that you might be interested in.”
“Oh.” I shook my head. “There’s no one else.”
“No one?”
“I’ve been too busy to date or think about anything but bills.”
“And now you have a briefcase of money and a house.”
“I do.” I shrugged. “Maybe once I get my sisters and me settled, I’ll be back on the market and dating again.”
“Hmmm.”
“Hmmm?”
“I’m wondering how I would feel about that. I’m trying to look into the future to decide.”
I chuckled. “How you would feel about that? I don’t think that would really matter, Lei.”
“It would. Especially, if you are living in the East. Your dating? This is also assuming I don’t have guards around you.”
“You won’t.”
He licked his lips. “I might, and they would probably be ordered to break any man’s neck that came within ten feet of you.”
“Best friends don’t cock block each other.”
“Are you sure about that?”
Before I could answer, he had me in his arms and our mouths collided with perfect ferocity. I got lost in his passionate kiss.
Our tongues entwined in an intimate dance.
Pleasure coursed through every vein in my body.
Groaning, his hands explored my curves as if memorizing every inch of me. And his teasing strokes intensified with each passing second until we were straight up making out.
Water rushed around us.
We explored each other’s bodies with an effortless grace that felt like a dream come true. Droplets cascaded over us like tiny jewels. Besides trickling water, only our soft gasps and sighs rode the silence.
My hands slid along his muscular chest.
Oh my God. He feels so good.
Then, he cupped my breasts with his large fingers. Soon, he was flicking my wet, stiff nipples and shoving me on the edge of madness.
The sensation was so intoxicating.
He murmured against my lips, “Your body is amazing.”
“It’s all yours for these next days.”
“Just these next days?” He groaned and nipped at my bottom lip. “Is that what you think?”
I melted into him, unable to resist our connection.
So deep.
So powerful.
So fucking intimate.
When I dove my hands to his hard cock and squeezed that thick length, a loud primal groan left him, rocking his chest and vibrating between us.
Please, give this to me.
I tugged and pulled as it slipped through my fingers.
My clit swelled and ached to be touched.
And the next thing I knew, his fingers were slipping down to my pussy, rubbing the throbbing bud.
Shuddering, I left his lips and pouted in delirious horniness. “Oh. Come on, Lei. This is insane.”
His lids hung heavy over his eyes.
“If I had balls, they would be royal blue. Stop teasing me.”
He smirked. “Is that what you think I’m doing? Teasing you?”
“I don’t know, but if you think I’m going to lay in bed with you tonight without sexually assaulting you, then you are wrong.”
He leaned forward and licked the droplets of water from my neck. It was a long, erotic lap that told me he might have been a virgin, but he could probably eat pussy.
My whole body vibrated. “Oh, fuck.”
“Teasing you? Maybe I should take you to bed now and settle this misunderstanding.”
I shivered. “Please, Mountain Master.”