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My gaze catches hers and for a long moment, too long a moment, we’re stuck on each other and the overwhelming urge to own her returns. I step into her space, my hand resting on her shoulder before it rises and lands gently on her throat. “He never should’ve touched you.”
“And I suppose you wish you were there to beat them off like the hero you are?” Her tone is still aggressive, but there’s a softening.
“Maybe,” I stare toward her in the dark shadows drawing my thumb over the soft pout of her lip as another gunshot rings out, “but most of me wishes I was there to kiss you.”
Chapter Five
Oakley
The rough scent of pine and cedar swallows me up as Knight leans in. I’d forgotten how big he is. Well, that’s a lie. His size has crossed my mind a lot. I guess I forgot how it felt to be next to a man this big and strong. A man who uses his strength without malice, which is why what he does next is such a surprise.
Knight rests his hand like a predator on my throat, but his gaze is soft and drenched in care. Why is this so hot? Why do I want him to take me over, and own me right here and now despite the gunshots singing in the distance?
This is the part where I need therapy again.
Truthfully, I’ve imagined this a dozen times, probably more, though I was sure it would only ever be a fantasy.I’m still not sure if it isn’t.Maybe I tripped and fell on my way to the barn, and this is my body’s way of trying to jolt me to life.
I have to say, imagining a big strong man about to kiss me might do the trick.
The last gunshot was at least thirty seconds ago, though that doesn’t mean my father is done with his scare tactics. Usually, when he’s throwing out warning shots, he’ll go through five rounds and shoot off five more on the opposite side of the house near the storm cellar. It’s dark over there and he’s always been a little uneasy about the area. That fact always made me laugh. A man who’s cheated people out of their homes and abused his family is scared of the dark.
Either way, he doesn’t seem to be coming closer toward us, which is good considering what’s happening in this cave.
Knight grips my hips and pulls me away from the wall a few inches until I’m free floating before him.
“I can’t touch the bottom. Stop!”
His eyes never leave mine and his breath is warm against my lips. “Kick your legs.”
“What?”
He has me cornered at the furthest edge of the cave, my arms around his to keep from drowning. He’s planned it this way. He wants me tucked into this corner with my only salvation being his touch. I should tell him to stop… but I’m not sure I can.
When am I going to learn?
My clit throbs and his lips angle in toward mine, sweeping against me with a hungry, delirious kiss that spins the darkness and lights me on fire. Maybe there are noxious gases leaking into the cave. There has to be for this to be happening.
He grunts into my mouth, and I sigh, kissing him hard. The rough edges of his beard bristle against my cheeks and with every touch, I surrender a bit more.
God, why am I this easy?I should hold out. I should make him beg me. I should play hard to get. Yeah, that’s what girls do to keep guys interested. They play hard to get, though I think my big, pregnant belly might tell another story.
My brain attempts to push him away, but my arms cling tighter.
“Fuck.” He groans against my neck as I kick my legs gently to stay above water. I’m pretty sure he’s still touching.
I’m pinned against the cool, wet rock and his size is pressed against me to the side, allowing my belly space. Whatever sense of gentleness he had has been replaced with roughness, which is fine by me.
I need him harder. His hands.His teeth.
What’s happening to me? Please dear lord, let whatever’s poisoned us keep working. I need to know how this plays out.
Knight’s fingers twist into my hair and tug gently as his teeth scrape against my shoulder.
My perked nipples brush against his chest and my entire body goes raw. I’ve never wanted anyone’s hands on me more.
“Tell me you don’t want this, and I’ll try to stop.” His tone is rough and ragged in my ear.
“Try to stop?”I pant between words, desperate for him to keep pushing. If he gives me an option, I’ll have to stop him, and I don’t want to.
