Hard Hit (IceCats 3)

I swallow back the emotion threatening to suffocate me and nod. “Everything is fine.”

“Good. Now get back to dinner with your boyfriend.”

We share a long smile before I turn and head out of her office. There is a little pep in my step as I head into the conference room, where Kirby sits with Celeste in his lap. Once Celeste sees me, she babbles, “mama-mama.” I can’t describe the feeling it gives me.

“I know. I’m sorry I was gone!”

I take her from Kirby, but I don’t get far before he pulls me down in his lap. With his lips at my ear, he asks, “Everything okay?”

I look over at him, leaning in to kiss his nose. His eyes drift shut, and my heart explodes in my chest. He tilts his head back, and I kiss him softly on his lips. As Celeste leans her head on my chest, I whisper against his mouth, “Everything is absolutely perfect.”

Chapter Twenty-Seven

Kirby

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I want to say I woke up since I know Jaylin has to be at work early and I need to hit the rink to work with Evan, but the truth is, I don’t want to waste my time sleeping when I can be gazing at her.

The sunshine peeks in through the curtain and shines on her ebony skin, making it glow. Jaylin sleeps soundly, her bonnet on her head and her sleep mask over her eyes. I lie on my folded arm, stroking my finger along her back, up and down, the bumps of her spine lovely against my fingertips. We had a beautiful night, and we needed it. I hope I made her feel safe. I mean, she went to sleep quickly without much tossing and turning. I’d spent the day sick to my stomach, worrying that she wouldn’t sleep. That she would just stare at me, wondering if I would hurt her. I know she doesn’t believe that at all, but in my head, I confuse the issue. She doesn’t want to sleep over because she thinks I’ll hurt her. Stupid anxiety.

I kiss her shoulder as I cup her butt, snuggling closer to her. She tangles her legs with mine, inhaling hard, and shifts herself closer to my lips. I kiss her once more, moving my lips along her soft skin, finding myself intoxicated by her presence. How can I not? She’s stunning. After a long night of lovemaking and soaking for hours in the tub, she’s gloriously naked, and I am too. My cock reminds me of that as it awakens at the feel of her hip against it. I run my lips along her shoulder, nuzzling her neck as she smiles.

“Mmm, good morning,” she moans as she wraps her arms around my neck. I kiss up her throat to her chin, but before I can reach her mouth, she covers it with her hand as she lifts her eye mask. “Morning breath.”

“I don’t fucking care,” I say, taking her by her wrist and then pinning it to the bed before I devour her mouth. I roll her onto her back, covering her body with mine as I kiss her, positioning myself between her legs. She wraps her legs around my waist, her foot sliding down the back of my calf, revving all my engines. I feel her wet center against me, and everything inside me goes burning hot. “I love that you’re always ready for me,” I say roughly against her lips as I enter her in one simple motion, her slick pussy surrounding me. She makes me feel as if I drive her as crazy as she drives me. The sensation is incredible as her nails drag along my skin, her body arching into mine.

“Oh, Kirby,” she moans softly, her mouth trailing along my collarbone and chest. I thrust into her as she lifts her hips so I can go deeper. I’m lost. I reach for her leg, holding it for support as I move in and out of her quickly. I need her. I want her. Forever. Each thrust is better than the last, and her body is sinful in my hands. So thick and soft in all the right places. I glide my hand along her thigh, gripping her ass as I pound into her wanton center. Her moans are loud, and I love them. It’s like a symphony to me. When she explodes, it’s as if she punches me in the gut, I’m so breathless.

I’m hers. Completely hers.

I’m not far behind, my release so strong, I’m surprised by it. I feel it everywhere, my body shaking as if it’s exploding. I still inside her, dropping my head between her breasts as I suck in deep breaths. She holds me, her hands moving up and down my back as she kisses the top of my head. I trail my lips up her chest to her neck, nibbling on her flesh before licking her jaw and capturing her mouth needily. She kisses me back just as feverishly as we hold each other, our bodies trembling.