Chapter 48
KADENCE
“Ow,” I winced, moving into the fetal position.
Blaize wasn’t lying when she said I’d be sore, but I didn’t expect this.
My muscles felt like they were on fire, and every move I made sent pain rippling through me.
Knowing it was from the scene we had last night made it better, and the sweet throb between my legs told me it was worth every minute of it.
I kicked my legs out of the bed, slowly sitting up, biting back the whimper that wanted to fall from my lips.
Blaize was sleeping peacefully, and I didn't want to wake her up.
Slowly, I staggered to the bathroom, turning on the faucet and letting the Jacuzzi tub fill with hot water. This would be exactly what I needed.
My body bruised like a banana, and it was definitely bruised.
I turned my neck to look at my back in the full-length mirror, and gasped.
Purple and blue kissed my skin in scattered patterns down to my thighs.
It looked exactly how it felt, but it would heal, and the pleasure Blaize gave me afterward, mixed with the sensations, made it completely worth it.
I lowered myself into the scalding water, letting the heat soak into my muscles as a soft moan fell from my lips.
This bath might be slightly better than sex, because holy fuck, my body was on cloud euphoria right now.
I sank lower into the water until only my head could be seen, and I closed my eyes, slipping into the comfort.
I never knew sex could feel like this or how much my body could handle. I wished Blaize wouldn’t have been hardheaded when we met so we could've enjoyed this sooner. Make up sex with her was amazing, but I would’ve loved to skip the added shit and just enjoyed being with her.
My eyes opened, and I saw Blaize leaning against the door frame, looking like a Greek goddess. The white button up she put on dropped down to her upper thighs, barely covering anything as her cleavage peeked through. This woman really made me want to commit the unholiest of sins.
“Care to join me?”
Her eyes twinkled as she stripped out of the shirt and sauntered towards me.
I scooted up in the tub, pulling my knees to my chest as she slipped in behind me.
Her fingers trailed down my back, taking in the bruising.
I felt Blaize tense when she came behind me.
It was clear she felt bad because of the bruises.
“It looks a lot worse than it feels. I bruise really easily.”
“It looks like I beat you senseless.” I leaned into her, resting my back against her, turning my head slightly to see her face.
I nuzzled into her neck, kissing it, feeling her heart skip under my touch. “Hey, I liked it. It’s not your fault I bruise like a banana. I would have used my safe word if I wanted it to stop. I enjoyed it. How do you feel?”
She arched her brow. “I feel…better. Thank you.”
“It’s what I wanted. Do you want to talk about anything? I know I don't know anything about your club, but who better to spill your guts to?”
“I don’t want to burden you, Kadence.”
“I’m your partner, Blaize. I want to be the one you talk to instead of hiding behind a mask.”
She kissed my shoulder. “I’m scared someone is going to take you from me. I want to find this person, but I want to make sure you are taken care of, too.”
Her hand trailed up and down my belly, leaving soft circles on my skin. “I’m not defenseless. You might call me princess, but I am not a damsel. I’m not going down without a fight.”
“You shouldn’t have to fight in general.”
“Ehh, life would be boring without the added spice. You’ll find them, and then we can have a normal life.”
“The club is going to open again this weekend. Is there anything you want to do?” Blaize asked.
I lifted my face and kissed her jawline. “I don’t think so. I might watch some people play if you’re okay with it.”
“Of course. Is that something you want? For people to watch us?”
The thought was enticing, but I didn’t want it right now. “Uhm, maybe in the future. I just learned about kink and things. I like being watched, but I don’t know if I want a whole crowd focused on me.”
Blaize laughed. “You do remember I fingered you in the crowd before, right?”
“Oh yeah, I remember. One of the best nights of my life, but I wasn’t on stage being watched. The crowd wasn’t focused on me.”