23. As The Date Unfolds
Chapter twenty-three
As The Date Unfolds
Monique
It took time, but I picked the perfect blue dress and slipped it on.
What does he have planned?
The dress had a high slit running up the side. Lei's eyes were usually fixated on my chest, so I chose this dress for its plunging neckline and revealing cleavage.
It also had a low back, adding to its alluring design.
Listen. . .we better have sex today.
I didn't know women could get blue balls, but I'd learned that it was absolutely possible.
Alright. Let's go.
I applied the finishing touches to my makeup and caught the breathtaking reflection in the mirror.
Girl, you always clean up well.
Next, I was outside the tent.
My four guys had been chatting and smoking cigarettes. Fast, they put the cigarettes out and hurried to my chair.
Soon, I was perched on that blue cushioned chair attached to gold poles.
I'm not sure I will ever get used to this part.
The sun beamed down from a clear sky. Its warmth was a pleasant welcome to the cool air.
The path up the mountain twisted and turned.
Many people passed us, glancing my way and whispering.
Once again, I felt like royalty which was an unusual sensation for me.
The men kept their grip on the gold poles and moved with practiced precision, their steps synchronized, their faces set in expressions of focused determination.
The chair swayed gently with their rhythm.
As we ascended higher, the air grew thinner, the sunlight sharper.
Peace washed over me.
The mountainside was alive with the sounds of nature—the distant call of birds, the rustle of leaves in the gentle breeze, the occasional scurry of small wildlife in the underbrush.
I closed my eyes, letting the melody of sounds envelop me.
The higher we climbed, the more connected I felt to this place.
Soon, I could tell we were reaching the top, I opened my eyes.
Far off, I spotted Lei talking to Chen and several other men by the helicopter.
His jet-black hair danced in the breeze.
He’d changed too.
A tailored, designer blue shirt hugged his toned body, accentuating every swoon-worthy feature. My heart fluttered as I took in his captivating form, unable to resist the allure of this handsome man.
Mmmhmm.
His pants—a deep shade of blue— perfectly matched his crisp shirt. The combination exuded an air of sophistication and rugged masculinity.
As he stood with this relaxed yet commanding posture, my heart fluttered at the sight.
We continued forward.
As if sensing me, Lei turned around.
His gaze locked with mine, and a spark of delight lit up his face, confirming that I had indeed chosen the right dress. His eyes roamed over me, lingering on the contours of the dress and where it hugged my curves.
He licked his lips.
Alright, Lei. You better back that look up with some dick.
I could not deny for one minute that there was an undeniable spark of desire between us, one that had been building since the moment we met.
It was a flame that couldn't be extinguished, only fueled with each passing moment.
The sunlight cast a golden glow upon his skin, highlighting the strong lines of his jaw and the intensity in his gaze.
He headed over.
Every step he took sent a ripple of lust coursing through my veins, igniting a fire within me that begged to be quenched.
In an instant, he reached us.
The men carrying me came to a halt a foot away from Lei, and I prepared myself to disembark from my lofty seat.
“I requested a sexy blue dress.” Lei extended his hand towards me. “So, you damn sure met the assignment.”
“Thank you, Mountain Master.” I placed my hand in his, relishing in the warmth and strength that radiated from him.
As our fingers intertwined, I swore a current surged through us, connecting our souls on a deeper level.
Moni. . .you're just super horny. Relax.
I rose with his help.
When I stepped close to him, Lei leaned in close. His breath warmed against my ear.
My pulse raced.
He brushed his lips along my ear. “Are you ready for an adventure?”
“I'm ready.”
Granted, I almost added that I was also ready for some dick , but I didn't want to sound completely thirsty.
Moving his lips from my ear, Lei slowly slipped his hand from mine and placed it on the small of my back.
A delicious shiver ran up my body.
He studied me. “You work fast.”
I quirked my brows. “What do you mean?”
“Duck let us know that all of Rowe Street Mob left the bottom of the mountain.”
Thank you, Banks.
“My cousin and I had a conversation.”
Lei slipped his gaze to my breast. “Does he know about your new position?”
“He does.”
“And how did that go?”
“You and I have more to discuss in regard to Rowe Street Mob and Four Aces, but right now. . .I would rather we simply enjoy our date.”
“Me too.” And with that, he captured my lips in a searing kiss that ignited a storm of passion within me.
Groaning, his mouth melded with mine, a mixture of heat and tenderness.
His hands ventured up my bare back, tracing the delicate curve of my spine and sending electric shocks through my body.
Fuck.
I moaned softly into his mouth, unable to contain the waves of desire crashing over me.
Groaning some more, Lei deepened the kiss, his tongue seeking and then intertwining with mine in a desperate dance of lusty longing.
I could feel the raw hunger in his touch, the way his hands caressed my skin and pulled me closer.
Our bodies pressed against each other in an intimate embrace.
The warmth of his skin against mine was intoxicating.
He ended the kiss and trailed his lips along my jawline, peppering kisses along the way and leaving a trail of fire in their wake.
I trembled and almost pulled away, tore off my dress, and demanded he fuck me right there.
Someone cleared their throat on the side of us.
Lei stopped and turned that way.
Chen spoke, “We should go in order to not keep anyone waiting—”
“We?” Lei shook his head. “You think you're coming?”
Chen blinked. “Of course I'm coming. There could be—”
“You're staying here.” Lei guided me towards the awaiting helicopter. “You interrupt too damn much.”
“My job is to make sure that you always maintain your schedule—”
“I'm on a fucking date.” Lei scowled at him. “If you get on that helicopter, be ready to get something broken.”
Chen frowned. “Fine, but don't blame me if you miss something important.”
Lei ignored him, his attention focused entirely on me as he led me towards the helicopter.
The sun cast a warm glow over us.
Lei kept his voice low. “You look amazing. In fact, you are stunning.”
I blushed. “Thank you. You're not looking too bad yourself.”
We climbed into the helicopter and settled into the plush seats.
The engine roared to life, and the rotor blades began to spin.
Lei fastened his seatbelt and then helped me with mine. The whole time, his gaze traced the outline of my body.
My heart raced.
The air crackled around us.
I watched him. “Where are we going?”
“You'll see.”
We lifted off the ground, Lei reached out, took my hand once again, and intertwined our fingers. “I'm sorry for leaving you alone like that.”
I swallowed.
“It was thoughtless and. . .disrespectful.” His voice vibrated with sincerity. “I realize now that. . .my actions might have made you feel. . .abandoned.”
I bit my bottom lip.
“And. . .maybe you thought that I didn't care about you.”
“A little.”
“I care about you, Monique. I really do.”
I swallowed.
“That was never my intention, and that won't happen again.”
“It can't.”
“I really care about you. . .more than. . .I've been able to express.” He ran his fingers through his long hair. “I'll do better.”
“Thank you.”
“You forgive me?”
“Of course.”
“Good.” But then he scowled, “However. . .”
I raised my eyebrows.
“Your being a Friend. . .it may cause more problems among the Syndicate.”
“Why?”
“I didn't want Banks's men around you. Why would you think that I would be professional with others?”
I rolled my eyes. “Lei, stop being crazy and possessive.”
“Let's hope that all these men in these supposed negotiations know their place.” He gestured to the window. “But that's the future, for now. . .let's just enjoy today's journey.”
I turned and gazed out the window, the scenery transformed into a stunning vista of majestic mountains and deep valleys, illuminated by the sun. The peaks of the mountains stood tall, while their sharp edges pointed towards the sky, cloaked in mist.
Below, the valleys stretched out like peaceful meadows, adorned with colorful wildflowers swaying in the breeze.
Lei disrupted my checking out the view. “Hmmm.”
I turned to him. “What?”
“I think I've waited long enough.”
“What do you mean?”
He undid his seatbelt. Then, he reached over and undid mine.
“Lei?” I chuckled. “What are you doing?”
“Come here.” With a fluid motion, Lei gently gripped my hips and lifted me up towards him.
Laughing, I rose off the seat at his hand's command. “What the hell?”
Seconds later, I found myself sitting on his lap.
His arms encircled me.
I looked into his eyes.
“I really thought about you the whole time.”
“And what did you think about?”
“Hmmm.” Lei pressed his body against mine, igniting a fiery passion within me.
Our lips met in a heated embrace, tongues intertwining.
Moans escaped our lips, mingling with the rhythm of the helicopter's blades slicing through the air.
Damn. He's driving me crazy.
Slowly, he traced the contours of my back, sending shivers down my spine.
The space around us faded into insignificance.
It was just Lei and me, soaring through the skies.
As we pulled away, Lei's lust filled his eyes. “We have time before we get to our destination.”
“Okay.”
Lei slipped his fingers along my neck. “I was thinking that we could find interesting ways to spend the time.”
A surge of desire pulsed through my body.
“I love the sound of that.”
“Good.” Lei leaned in closer and brushed his lips against mine. “I want to show you just how deeply I care for you.”
My heart pounded in anticipation. “And how are you going to do that?”
“Straddle me.”
I blinked. “What?”
“You heard me.”
Without another word, I left his lap, slowly lifted my dress, lowered myself back onto his lap, and straddled his muscular thighs.
He drank my image in and then he ran his fingers down my side, stopping them at the hem of my dress. “Tell me something, Friend of the Four Aces.”
I smirked. “Yes?”
“Are your panties blue too?”
“Why don't you see for yourself.”
A dark groan left him as he dove those hands under my dress.
I trembled.
Intensely watching me, Lei slipped his hands further beneath my dress and continued their exploration, sliding further up my thighs, inching closer and closer to the pulsating heat between them.
My body quivered as waves of pleasure washed over me.
Lei's touch was fire, consuming me from the inside out.
My breath hitched as his fingers touched the lace of my panties.
He whispered, “Hmmm.”
Fuck.
My body ached for him.
His fingers traced the delicate lace of my panties, teasing me with a feather-light touch that made every nerve ending in my body come alive. “I like the feel of them.”
I melted right there on his lap.
“But are they blue?”
I moaned, unable to control the surge of desire within me.
I bit my lip.
His fingertips danced along the delicate fabric, sketching lusty patterns.
“At this point. . .I don't give a fuck.” Lei's fingers slipped beneath the lace barrier and delved deep into my wetness.
I moaned, “Oh.”
The sensation of Lei's fingers inside me was overwhelming.
It was a sweet torment.
“Fuck,” I whispered through gritted teeth as the intensity built within me.
Unable to stop myself, I surrendered. My hips moved in sync.
“But. . .I really should focus. Huh?” Lei's gaze met mine as his finger’s pace quickened. “Are your panties blue?”
“Oh.”
“Are they?”
I panted. “Y-yes.”
“Good job, friend .” He pulled that finger out of me, raised it to his mouth, and sucked on the wet digit, getting all of my arousal into his mouth.
I groaned.
“Now, you get your surprise.”
I blinked. “What surprise?”
In a fluid motion, Lei dove his hand into his pocket and pulled out something that caught the light in an unusual way.
I squinted and studied the objects.
They looked like a pair of high-tech finger covers, crafted from a dark blue silicone that shimmered slightly under the cabin’s light.
“What's that?”
A devilish smirk spread across his face. He slipped one onto his thumb and the other onto his index finger.
My curiosity was super piqued by these finger covers.
Look at the Mountain Master, showing me how much of a freak he truly can me.
Smiling, I leaned in closer. “Lei, seriously what are those?”
“They're an invention I came across yesterday, while I was thinking of something to. . .use on you.”
“On me?”
“Yes, on you.”
“What do they do?”
“They vibrate.”
My eyebrows shot up. “Vibrate. . .”
All types of wicked thoughts came to mind.
With his other hand, he pressed a tiny button on the side of one of the covers.
A soft humming filled the air.
I watched, mesmerized, as Lei brought his fingers closer to my hand and touched me.
Oh my.
The vibrating sensation tingled against my skin. It was a subtle touch, but it sent a wave of warmth coursing through my body.
Desire swirled within me like an intoxicating elixir.
Lei's eyes locked onto mine. “I thought we could experiment a bit.”
My heart skipped a beat.
He leaned his head to the side. “Can we. . . friend ?”