Chapter 23
Grace
Abad mood dogged my heels ever since my text conversation with Kai. Sure, I’d had lofty dreams as a teenager, but I learned quickly that my dreams meant nothing in the real world.
Still, it wasn’t Kai’s fault, and I ended our chat rudely. I would apologize as soon as I saw him; he was just trying to help.
Kath was working, so I was attending class solo today. I was glad it was Kai running the class as I’m not sure I would have had the guts to go by myself otherwise.
As I guided my light blue hatchback into a spot in front of the community center, I parked and grabbed my parka and bag from the passenger seat and headed inside. Icy wind hit me in the face as I dashed for the doorway, thankful for my thermal layers.
As soon as I entered, my eyes found Kai, chatting with the other instructor, Emily, as he stretched and prepared to start.
He was so handsome, and I took a moment to take him in.
Tall and muscled, his long-sleeved shirt hugged his tightly honed physique.
His cropped hair was messy today, as if he’d been running his hands through it.
As if he sensed my arrival, his gaze caught mine and his smile grew. He was breathtaking.
After he said goodbye to Emily, he made his way over to me and came to stand in front of me. “No Kath today?”
“She’s working,” I said with a shrug.
“I’m sorry…”
“Sorry about…”
We both spoke before Kai motioned for me to go first.
“Sorry about how I left our text convo. It was rude of me.”
He reached for my hand and held it with both of his.
“No, I’m sorry. The last thing I’d want to do is upset you.
I’d been thinking about our time together by the lake and all the dreams we both had.
” He paused, his sapphire-blue eyes swirling with a multitude of emotions.
“You know you’re free now and you could achieve any of those dreams if you wanted to. ”
A smile lifted my lips, some of my bad mood melting away at his seriousness and care. “I know.”
“I’m glad.” We gazed at each other for what felt like ages. “I want to kiss you so badly.”
My cheeks heated as I thought the same thing. “Me too. After class?”
“Count on it.” He winked and let go of my hand before we both made our way back to the group and class got started.
As this was only my first class, I was behind everyone else, so Kai offered to help me.
I think it was his excuse to touch and tease me every chance he could.
He would correct my form and then tease his fingertips down to my waist or move my arm into the jab position and tickle my inner wrist. No matter how many warning glares I shot him, he’d smirk and adjust my stance, then do it all again.
By the time class was over, I was sure I hadn’t learned a thing and was frustratingly turned on.
He did not play fair.
Once class ended, I hurried to the bathroom, needing a minute to compose myself.
Crashing through the doors, I braced my hands on either side of the sink and took in my reflection.
My cheeks were rosy, my heart was racing, and my freckles stood out.
It was winter, so my skin was paler than usual with less time in the sun, but I honestly couldn’t tell if the pink on my cheeks was from exertion or Kai’s teasing touches.
Letting out a frustrated breath, I turned on the tap and splashed some cold water on my face. It was ice cold, so it cooled me down in more ways than one. Drying off, I checked myself in the mirror before calling it good and heading back out to face the man responsible for my frustration.
As I opened the door, I found Kai leaning against the opposite wall, his right leg bent up and his arms crossed, looking like a walking wet dream.
“Waiting for me?” I remarked, totally checking him out.
“Of course.” His voice was as breathy as mine.
In one stride, he had my back up against the wall by the door, and his hand caressed my cheek. “I couldn’t wait any longer.” His voice ghosted over my skin as his lips crashed into mine, taking my breath away.
He kissed me forcefully, like he couldn’t get enough.
I felt the same desire deep in my bones; I was addicted, too.
His tongue licked over my seam, demanding entry, and I happily complied.
He entered my mouth, dancing, teasing, taking.
As he kissed me, his hand moved from my neck into my hair and the other one from my waist, over to grip my ass and pull me closer to him.
I loved every second as we pressed our bodies together, as closely as possible.
Pleasure threatened to overwhelm me as I got lost in his kiss, the scratch of his five o’clock shadow over my lips and his large hands all over my body.
I’d never felt so wanton or needy before.
My core throbbed as his hips rocked against me, allowing me to feel his hardness against my stomach.
The things he did to me. All rational thought flew out the window.
“Kai, wait. Public.” I gasped for air, my mind racing to regain its composure.
He growled, honest to goodness, growled. “I need you,” he said as he pulled back, gaze flitting around the hallway. “Come with me.” He grabbed my hand and headed to the accessible bathroom at the end of the hall, pulling me inside before locking the door.
“What are you doing?” I asked, even though I already knew. “We can’t, Kai. There are people, and what if someone needs this toilet?”
He pressed his forehead to mine. “Emily offered to pack up and everyone else left. Trust me, we’re alone for at least another half hour. Enough talking, more kissing.”
A giggle burst from my throat that quickly turned into a moan as Kai teased his scruff down my neck, nipping as he went.
Desire surged within me as his lips and hands roamed over my body.
It felt so naughty, so forbidden. I’d never even considered public sex until Kai, and there was something about him that had me wanting more, however and whenever I could get it. Consequences be damned.
“God, you’re beautiful.” Kai groaned as he mouthed over my breasts.
“So perfect,” he murmured as he gripped one and pulled my top and bra down to expose my other breast to the cold air.
His lips closed around my nipple as he sucked.
My core throbbed with need. I squeezed my thighs together as my fingers ran through the hair at the back of his head.
“Fuck, Wildflower, I can’t get enough,” he panted, his irises swirling with need. “How far do you want this to go?” He pressed his forehead to mine again, his expression turning serious, giving me the choice and not pressuring me.
“Take me, Kai. I can’t wait.” A thrill zipped through me at the words that left my mouth and his answering groan.
He bit his bottom lip. “Fuck, so needy, darlin’. I bet you’re wet for me, aren’t you? Dripping through your underwear, just begging for my cock.”
His words alone could set me on fire, so filthy, so passionate, all I could do was pant, “Yes.” Before pulling his head towards mine and crashing our mouths together again.
I got lost in his kiss as his hands roamed my body.
He danced his fingers along the top of my leggings before diving inside.
His fingers rubbed over my clit before moving down to enter me roughly.
“Kai! Oh, my oh, sugar honey iced tea.” I babbled the nonsensical phrase as Kai laughed.
“Wildflower, it’s okay to swear. Let me hear you say all those naughty words,” he teased, his voice alight with amusement.
“You know, I can’t,” I panted, not wanting to focus on what my fuddled brain was trying to say as pleasure skittered down my spine.
Kai continued to thrust his fingers in and out of me.
My leggings were tight, so there was very little room for movement as his palm bumped my clit with each thrust. It wasn’t enough. “I need more. Please, Kai.”
“Begging already. Let me give you what you need.” His gaze held mine as he lowered himself to a squat, reaching up to pull my leggings down without breaking eye contact.
The sight made my pulse skyrocket. To have this military man on his knees for me, in a public restroom, was not something I could have cooked up, even in my wildest dreams.
Kai broke eye contact as he gazed at my pussy, rubbing a finger over my folds. “Look at you, so wet, you’re glistening.” He pulled his finger back and made a show of licking off my juices.
My cheeks felt as though they were on fire as I watched him. “You ready, sweetheart? Ready for me to feast on your sweet cunt until you’re screaming for me?”
“Oh my God,” I breathed as my head fell back against the locked door and I closed my eyes.
“Uh uh, eyes on me. Watch as I devour your sweet pussy.” His eyes blazed with heat, pupils completely eclipsing his irises.
He haphazardly pulled my leggings and shoe off one leg so he could lift that leg over his shoulder, opening me up to him.
He held my gaze as he lapped at my folds, teasing me with little licks and flicks of his tongue.
His finger came up to circle my clit as his tongue licked at my entrance.
Sensation overwhelmed me as his rough chin tickled my folds and his talented tongue did all sorts of nasty things to my core.
I was a panting, squirming mess in no time.
My hands gripped his head as he thrust his tongue as far inside my pussy as he could get it before moving up to suck on my clit.
I couldn’t take much more as I rocked against his face, moaning and muttering under my breath.
“Kai, I can’t, I…” my voice trailed off as my release rocked my body.
I curled forward, rutting into his face as he sucked and licked my clit with everything he had.
My legs were shaking as I came down from my high.
I was exhausted, and if it weren’t for Kai gripping my hips, holding me against the door, I was sure I’d have fallen to the floor.