Supernaturally Kissed (Frostbite 1)

Perfect point. “Precisely, you can’t.”

“I’ve been tormented by being close to you. If I had the power to do so, I would take you in my arms this second and kiss you, but I can’t, so we have to go with what we’ve got. I want you, Tess. More than that even, I care for you in a way I’ve never cared for anyone before. So yes, I want to see you naked.”

“Er…that was sweet…I think.” I laughed as nerves ping-ponged in my body. Oddly enough, after the initial shock, I wasn’t as hesitant as I would’ve expected. I craved to feel his gaze along my skin and wanted to see his reaction. “So you want to see me naked?”

“I never said I only wanted to see you naked.”

I huffed. “You just said that you wanted to see me naked.”

“Yes, I did.”

He made my mind spin. He wanted to see me naked, but never said he only wanted to see me naked. “Now you’re simply confusing me.”

“I’ll make it easy on you. Don’t think, just act. Follow what I tell you and let go of all your hesitations,” he said huskily. “Now, Tess, would you please stand up?”

I squirmed off the bed and stood. His mischievous grin made me curious and I couldn’t hold my intrigue back. “What are you up to?”

“Apparently, you have trouble making decisions, so I’m taking away that need.”

I usually liked to be in control, but here, with his gaze so focused on mine, I wasn’t hesitant to play along. “And now?”

“Close your eyes.”

Nerves rattled my bones. It was one thing to do this with my eyes open, but another thing entirely to not see what he planned. “Why?”

“Remember, no decisions, just actions.” I rolled my eyes before I gave in and closed them. “My voice is all you hear, nothing else, only focus on what I tell you now.”

I peeked open an eye. “Are you trying to hypnotize me?”

His look became stern. “Would you just close your eyes?”

“Okay, okay.” I lowered my lids to complete darkness.

“Breathe. Relax.” His voice sounded smooth, sexy and oh so deep. “Settle

that busy, beautiful mind of yours.”

After a few long breaths, my body relaxed and tingled.

“Slowly reach up for the hem of your shirt and remove it.”

I did as he asked. I understood why Kipp insisted I keep my eyes shut, it took the awkwardness away. If I didn’t have to look at him, I had no reason to be shy. I pulled the shirt over my head as the cool breeze swirled around me.

“Remove your pants.”

I tucked my fingers into the rim of my cotton pajama pants, pulled them down and kicked them away with my foot. Kipp groaned. I smiled, pleased that I’d grabbed a black lace thong and matching bra tonight.

“Reach back, unclip your bra and let it fall down your arms.”

I flicked the little hooks and let the lace straps slide down my arms until they swept past my hands.

Kipp’s breath hitched. “Panties, now.”

I removed them and flung my undies at him. They would go right through, but I liked the attempt to tease him.

“Fuck,” Kipp exclaimed.

I opened my eyes and did my best to cover myself with my arms. “What…” Then I caught sight of him and lowered my arms to my sides, incapable of speech.