Chapter Eighteen
Kian
The long ride to our location kicks in her jet lag, making Iris fall asleep in my arms.
As the limo glides to a stop, I don’t have the heart to wake her up. She looks so peaceful and adorable, fitting perfectly against my chest. Like she’s the missing piece I’ve been living without my entire life.
It should’ve been me chasing her all this time, not the other way around.
If she were awake, she’d say it doesn’t matter who did the chasing because we would’ve found our way to each other. I wholeheartedly believe it too.
I let the driver know to wait for a minute through the partition.
Gazing down, I push the soft strands away from the side of her face and become starstruck by her hypnotizing beauty. So much so that I swear I forget how to breathe.
A heart-shaped face with big round eyes the color of the sky, and long, thick black eyelashes grazing the tops of her sharp cheekbones.
The natural blush on them, which deepens every time she looks at me, drives me wild.
Then there are those plump lips with a cute little Cupid’s bow that I could kiss forever.
She’s a tempting siren put on this earth for me and me alone.
I finally get to cherish her like I’ve been aching to since the moment we met. My eyes drift to her left hand, where the indent of the ring remains. I can’t wait for it to disappear until there’s no reminder she ever wore another man’s ring.
It was pure satisfaction when I took it off. The barbaric and jealous side of me wanted to melt it down so Nathan could never dare to put it on her again.
Shoving the thought aside, I simmer down. No point in dwelling on it. The wedding is off. Iris is no longer his fiancée.
It’s just me and her.
If I have it my way, it’ll be us and our kids.
There’s nothing to stop me from claiming the last piece of her that will make her eternally mine. The shackles on my lustful desires have come loose.
I’m going to paint and fill her virgin cunt with my cum.
I’m going to make her writhe and drip in pleasure.
I gave her a choice about contraception, now all I’m wishing is that she chooses not to take it. I don’t know how long I’ll be able to handle the suspense before I demand she tell me. Until I do, I’m going to fuck her like I’m breeding her.
Often and in every way imaginable.
The wolf that she calls her savior is going to devour her.
By the time this week is up, she’ll be my corrupt little siren.
However, before I let my darker urges win, I’m going to show her just how much she means to me. I’m going to pamper her like the queen she is.
Brushing my lips over hers, I kiss her softly. Nipping her bottom lip between mine, I murmur, “Little Rainbow.”
A crease appears between her brows as she stirs.
“Wake up.”
Her eyelids flutter open, revealing sleepy blue eyes.
“We’re here,” I tell her.
She blinks, then asks in a throaty voice, “The hotel?”
“No.”
“Then where?”
“Somewhere even better.”
Interest and excitement flare in her eyes. “A surprise?”
“Yeah, baby.” I’ve been planning this for weeks. We were supposed to come to Seattle earlier in the month, but I postponed it. There wasn’t enough time to perfectly organize the special surprise I had in my mind for her.
Once I decided I was going to reveal our relationship at Rosalie’s gala, I knew we’d need to get away to stay low until the gossip blew over with the media, who’d be staked out outside our building and my office. So, I made all the arrangements and had my private jet ready.
“I love surprises!” The last of her haziness disappearing, she grins. “I’m up.”
Kissing her lush mouth once more, I let her sit upright and slide off my lap. I rap my knuckle on the partition so the driver can get our luggage out. Opening the door, I step out onto the gravel path and turn around to offer her my hand.
With a shy smile, she slides her palm into mine. Curling my fingers tightly, I pull her out. Without her heels, which I purposely packed so she’d have no choice but to wear flats and give her feet a rest, the top of her head reaches the middle of my torso.
I love that my size has never scared her. Yet protectiveness surges inside me. It’s become my default setting when it comes to Iris Mannan. I’m constantly fighting the urge to carry her around everywhere.
She’s strong, undoubtedly. Nevertheless, her petite frame makes her look innocent and vulnerable. There’s no helping it.
Even after I catch the man after her, she will never be without protection. I’ll talk to Darian about hiring Seth permanently.
I stand in front of her, blocking the view behind me.
She gazes around, noticing the area, and frowns. “Where are we? This isn’t the city.” Eyes going round, she gasps. “We are in Seattle, right?”
“Yes.” I smirk. “We’re on the outskirts.”
“Are we the only ones here?”
“Yes.” I tug her hand, causing her blue floral summer dress to flutter around her thighs.
On the plane, both of us changed into casual outfits.
I never took us home, just straight to the airstrip.
We were supposed to land at one in the morning, but due to bad weather conditions, we landed at five.
It took another two hours to drive here.
“Come on.”
She takes a step, but as soon as I move aside, her feet screech to a halt. Her kiss-swollen lips part in a wide O as she gapes at the view. Blinking rapidly as though she’s hallucinating, she says, “You booked us a cabin?”
“Do you like it?” I hold my breath, waiting for her answer.
Fuck. It’s been a while since I’ve been nervous.
The rustic two-story cabin is built on private property with no one around us for miles. We’re surrounded by lush greenery and the sky. A rich, earthy scent, full of nature, and a serene atmosphere.
My heart beats faster when a beautiful, full-of-awe smile stretches across Iris’s face. “Like? I love it, Kian. It’s so gorgeous.”
“You haven’t seen it all yet.”
“What are we waiting for then? Show me, love.”
The driver, who went to put our belongings inside, walks back out. After thanking him and offering a hefty tip, I grab Iris’s hand again and lead her down the cobblestone path.
“Gosh! It’s so quiet here.” She sighs. “I swear I can hear the birds chirping. Even the air here is fresh.”
“You’re a captive’s dream, Rainbow,” I tease. “If a cabin in the woods has you gushing like this.”
“As long as the captor is you, Mr. Singhania.”
“Such a flirt.”
“You love it.”
“I do.” My restraint snaps and I give in to the urge, picking her up bridal style. She squeals before the sweet sound dissolves into a sexy giggle as she wraps an arm around my neck.
I climb the short flight of stairs to the porch. Nudging the wooden door open with my shoulder, I cross the threshold and gently place her on her feet.
It’s an open-plan interior with the kitchen and dining area to our left and the living room with a fireplace in front of an L-shaped couch to our right.
What mesmerizes Iris as she steps farther to the center is the glass wall on the opposite end, leading into the back porch. Beyond it is a big, beautiful lake with the backdrop of mountains and tall trees.
Iris’s small hands fly to her mouth as she sucks in a sharp breath. Without sparing me a glance and drawn to the view, she runs to the sliding door, opens it, and steps outside.
Her reaction says everything. She loves the place.
Smiling, I follow after her.
When I enter the back porch with a set of Adirondack chairs lined up and a coffee table, I chuckle as I notice her near the lake. It didn’t take her long to find the set of stairs in the corner. Strolling to the baluster, I lean against it and watch her.
Kicking off her sandals, she walks to the edge and dips her right foot into the still water. Slowly, she goes deeper until her feet are buried up to her ankles. Her soft laughter carries over to me, making my chest squeeze tight.
Sensing my gaze, she peers over her shoulder. Brushing her hair back away from her face, she waves me over.
Incapable of saying no to her, I take the same path and step onto the shore. As I saunter in her direction, she comes running toward me. I catch her as she jumps into my open arms. Grabbing my face, her lips crash against mine.
Licking the seam, she coaxes my mouth with a teasing suck on my bottom lip.
I crush her harder against my chest as her wet tongue shyly thrusts inside and searches for mine.
When they touch and she sucks greedily, a groan builds up my throat.
It takes my tight-knit control not to take the lead and dominate her mouth.
Her kiss is just like her.
Sweet. Sensual. Tempting.
Tugging at the short strands of my hair, her head tilts to deepen the kiss. I grab her ass underneath the skirt and grind her hot cunt against my lower abs. Fuck, how she’s burning up! Her lithe body is begging to be fucked.
Yet again, I control myself.
Panting, she pulls back. Skimming a thumb against the corner of my mouth, she huskily says, “Everything here is so beautiful. You and me. No one else. I can’t express how freaking happy I am that you brought us here.”
“I’m going to take you to every stunning place on this earth, Rainbow.”
“You’re going to spoil me, Kian.”
“It’s my right.” My voice comes out heated. “I promised you I’d treat you like a queen. This is just the beginning.”
A glow spreads across her face as she caresses my jaw. “A dreamy life with my dream man. I’m the luckiest girl alive.”
“If anyone’s lucky between the two of us, it’s me.”
She shakes her head before resting her forehead against mine. “It’s both of us, Kian. You have no clue how amazing you are. I’m going to make you see it one day.”
I capture her lips, expressing every emotion I’m feeling with the kiss.
A cool breeze blows around us, making her shiver. Breaking away, I carry her back inside, afraid she might catch a cold.
Toying with the neckline of my shirt, mischief dances in her pupils as she purrs, “Have you ever gone skinny dipping?”
My cock grows hard, imaging her naked body in the lake. “I haven’t.”
“Me neither. I’ve been told it’s fun.”
“Yeah?”
“Mhmm,” she hums, desire flushing her cheeks. “It’d be a shame if we didn’t do it with a nice lake right next to us.”
“I would never say no to seeing you strip naked for me.”
“I bet.”
Stepping into the cabin, I push her up against the wall. Her pleasured gasp gusts over my throat. Trailing my palms up her thighs, I curl my fingers around them tightly. Bending an inch away from her mouth, I drawl, “And, baby?”
“Yes, Kian?”
“You’re going to have a lot of firsts this week,” I growl, rolling my hips so she feels my cock against her panty-clad pussy. “Not just skinny dipping.”
Dropping her trembling body to the ground, I grab the hem of her dress and start pulling it up.
She shakes harder, nipples beading into diamonds as I yank the fabric off.
I move to her lace bra next and free her tits.
Beckoned by the soft flesh, I cup the underside and flick the puckered peaks until she moans.
“You’re not allowed to wear clothes while we’re here,” I command. Dragging my fingers to her matching lace panties, I hook my fingers inside and tug them down her legs. “Unless we’re having a meal or I allow you, I want every inch of your body that I own on display.”
“All the time, sir?” she whispers, wide-eyed and drunk on lust.
“Yes.” The flimsy material is soaked through with her arousal when I pick it up from the floor. Balling it up, I bring it to my nose and inhale. “Even your pussy smells like strawberries, baby.”
Her gaze drops to the floor, while she blushes furiously.
“Turn around.”
She obeys.
Reaching into my pocket, I pull out the tiny box and take out the gift I bought for her. A slim necklace with a blue diamond that I saw at an auction years ago. It belongs on my woman.
Stepping closer, I brush her hair over one side and place it around her delicate neck.
“Oh my god, Kian!” she cries out, tilting her head down to stare at it, unblinking. As soon as I clasp it, she whirls around. “Please don’t tell me it’s a real diamond.”
“You think I’d give my woman something fake?”
“Oh god!”
Cupping her chin, I bring her gaze back to mine and darkly utter, “Don’t confuse me with my brother. Nothing between us will ever be fake, Iris.”
“Kian,” she murmurs, leaning into me. “This is too much. I can’t accept it.”
“What did I tell you earlier? I’m going to spoil you like a queen. You don’t get to say no to anything I wish to gift you.”
Her eyes glisten, clutching the pendant reverently. “What if I lose it?”
“Then I’ll buy you another.”
“You’re going to lose your fortune.”
“Worth it.” Lowering my hand, I uncurl her fingers and tug them away. “Now, let me see how breathtaking you look in my diamond.”
The sparkling jewel sits between the valley of her tits, complementing her sun-kissed skin. As enchanting as her.
“It was made for you,” I praise.
“Thank you, love.” Running a finger over it, she stares, and promises, “I’m going to cherish it and never lose it.”
“Always wear it.”
Stepping up to me, she nods. “I will.”
Scooping her up, I turn in the direction of the staircase to go upstairs.
“My clothes,” she points out.
“I’ll get them later.”
Pink darkens her cheeks as she asks in a small voice, “Am I really not allowed to wear clothes?”
“No. You’re my favorite view in the world.”
“What about you? Are you going to be naked too?”
“Only in the bedroom.”
She pouts. “So unfair.”
“You’ll forget all about it when I’m making you come over and over.”
“This may be the best vacation ever!”
She hasn’t seen anything yet.