Shot at Love: Renegades 8 (The Renegades Hockey Series)

by Melody Heck Gatto

  Luc completely understood. He nodded and added a small smile. “Gotcha.” Moving aside, he let her by. Still unsure about their situation, he wanted to ask if he should stay, if he should leave, or some kind of instruction on what to do. But finding those words was just as confusing. “Um, you hungry?”

  Her long brown hair tossed over her shoulder as she stopped closing the door and turned to face him, a playful smile on her face. “Sure. I’ll make us some coffee when I come out.”

  Luc nodded as she shut the door. Making himself at home in the kitchen, he searched her refrigerator for breakfast foods. Not knowing what she liked, he set out eggs, milk and butter. The coffee maker sat there on the counter. He found the coffee grinds, but had no idea how strong she liked her brew.

  Kassie entered the kitchen, already changed into a t-shirt and a pair of shorts. “Coffee?”

  “I was going to make it, but didn’t know how strong you liked it. I personally use four scoops, but thought I’d wait for you.”

  “And what’s all this?” She pointed to the ingredients on the counter.

  “I was going to make breakfast. Maybe scrambled eggs, or pancakes? Or both? Depending on what you liked.”

  “So, you’re a chef now? I thought you were a rock star?”

  Her words took him off guard and had him instantly turned on. She was flirting with him. I’d love to show you just what kind of rock star I am.

  “Actually, it’s Puck-Star.” Luc puffed out his chest and did his best to be as much of a flirt as possible, trying to make his self-given nickname known.

  Not letting him know if his attempts at flirting affected her at all, Kassie began to make the coffee. She spoke as she scooped the grounds into the coffee filter. But with her back to him, his eyes raked over every curve of her body. The sweet scent of apple body spray hung in the air. His brain took him back to how it felt to be nuzzled against her. They fit together so perfectly, like pieces of a puzzle.

  Kassie’s voice snapped him back to reality. She was staring at him, laughing, with her hands on her hips. “Were you paying any attention to me?”

  “Um…” His face flooded with heat, embarrassed that she’d caught him staring. Luckily, he was good at regaining his composure. “I’m not going to lie. I was paying plenty of attention to you. I just didn’t hear anything that you said.”

  She shook her head with a chuckle. “Boys.” She put the eggs, milk, and butter away. “I said I’d prefer donuts for breakfast.” She put a variety package of donuts on the counter.

  “And the coffee?”

  “I guess you’re just going to have to figure that out on your own, aren’t you?” Kassie handed him a mug from the cupboard and grabbed one for herself. “There’s creamer in the refrigerator.”

  Luc took a sip of his coffee black. Determined to figure out how she took her coffee, it only took a few sips. Not as strong as I take it, so, maybe three or three and a half tablespoons. He filed away that information, sure of himself that he’d need it again.

  After stirring creamer into her coffee, she leaned back against the counter. Kassie looked over her coffee mug. Her voice was soft, almost as if she wasn’t sure of what she was asking. “So, last night?”

  Unable to keep from being his flirty self, he moved in close and pushed a rogue hair behind her ear. “Don’t worry, sweets. Nothing happened.”

  Almost nothing, anyway.

  Her dark, intense eyes focused solely on him. “I know. I also know that I gave you every opportunity to take advantage of me, and you didn’t.” She ran her finger around the rim of her mug, over and over.

  He wasn’t as much of a Casanova as he thought he was, because she had him at her fingertips, literally. He couldn’t take his eyes off Kassie’s finger running along her mug.

  “No. I would never do that. You weren’t in your right frame of mind, and I would never take advantage of that.” As much as he wanted to be with her last night, his feelings for her were too strong to make it a drunken “wham bam, thank you ma’am.”

  “Just like a gentleman. And you stayed, like you promised.” Kassie set her mug on the counter. She bit her bottom lip as she watched him.

  The way she stared at him with those wide, intense brown eyes filled his body with desire. He put his mug on the counter beside hers and slid one hand on her hip to test the situation. Her eyes didn’t move from his, as Luc slid his hand around her waist, pulling their bodies closer together. They fit like pieces of a puzzle, molding against one another.

  Taking her cheek in his free hand, he lowered his head to meet her lips. The aroma of apples surrounded her and pulled him in. Kassie opened her mouth in anticipation, welcoming him inside. His heart thudded as he explored her mouth, their tongues dancing in perfect harmony. She tasted like the vanilla cream that was in her coffee. She was delicious, and he wanted more.

  CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR

  Kassie

  Luc’s hand moved around her waist, stopping on her ass, and his strong arms pulled her tight against his body. His lips were warm and soft, and his tongue danced with hers. He tasted like coffee and smelled of faint lingering cologne from last night. His large build towered over her, his weight surrounded her, and she liked being in his arms.

  A moan formed in the back of her throat as his lips moved with hers. Her heart skipped a beat, and her breathing became rapid as her need for him intensified. She craved to be as close to him as possible. As if he could read her mind, Luc hiked her up onto his hips. His hard-on nestled between her legs, just where she wanted it. Winding her arms around his neck, using his shoulders for support, she kissed him fiercely. This was what she’d wanted last night. Holding off had only fueled the fire in her body.

  Kassie wrapped her legs around him, and he carried her to the bedroom. His lips didn’t leave hers until they were at the bed. With one last swipe of his tongue and a gentle parting movement of his lips, he set her on the mattress, before dropping a kiss on her forehead.

  Kassie sat on her knees and stared at the beautiful man in front of her. Thoughts of him crawling on top of her had fire rushing through her veins, engulfing her entire body. Luc paused at the end of the bed as she watched him. His jaw ticked and the dimple on his cheek made her heart race. Once he peeled off his t-shirt and tossed it to the floor, he exposed the large eagle tattoo on his bicep and a flaming electric guitar tattoo that peeked out of his blue jeans at his groin. The lower tattoo teased her, making her want to see more of it. Biting her bottom lip, she tried to hold back her desire, but her body ached for his and she couldn’t wait one more second.

  Kassie unbuttoned his jeans and pulled down the zipper. Luc, who hadn’t taken his eyes off her, had his bottom lip between his teeth, and growled like an animal watching his prey. He reached for his wallet and pulled out a little foil packet. Before he scooped her up, he quickly dropped his pants to the floor, and tossed his wallet on top.

  Like an animal, he dragged her up the bed with his body molded on top of hers, and set the foil condom wrapper on the bed. His strong arms wrapped around her middle, and his muscular legs sat on either side of her. She ran her hand up his bare chest and could feel his heart pounding under her fingers. His dark eyes were fixed on her, and she enjoyed being the object of his attention.

  Luc’s fingers tugged at her shirt, and he pulled it over her head and tossed it to the floor, adding it to the pile of discarded clothes. Kassie gasped as the chill in the air hit her skin, and her nipples hardened. In contrast to the coolness of the air-conditioned room, Luc dropped hot kisses on her neck and chest, on a path to her breasts.

  The scorching warmth of his lips sent goosebumps along her flesh. Covering one nipple with his mouth, Luc’s tongue played with the taut bud, creating an overwhelming sensation, not unlike a reflex, that made her legs spread, allowing him to nestle his hips further between her thighs.

  Her brain wanted to take this slow, but her body wanted all of him as soon as possible. She made the choice to pull his focu
s away from the delicious attention he was giving her nipples, because she needed more. Responding to her request, he slid his body up hers, and his mouth took over hers with unhurried eagerness. The hunger she had for him seemed to pulse with heat through her veins. Hating to interrupt the erotic way his tongue danced with hers, she kissed him back with just as much intensity.

  She ground her hips against his, needing to feel him. But the friction wasn’t close to being enough. Slowing the kiss down, she moved her mouth to his cheek, tracing her lips along his jawline until she got to his ear.

  Luc wasn’t stopping his exploration of her body, and dropped kisses along her neck, his teeth grazing her skin as he went.

  Finding her voice, she whispered in his ear, “Luc, I need you, all of you, now.” Kassie tugged at her panties, but she wasn’t having any luck taking them off with him on top of her. In one quick movement, Luc hooked his finger under the elastic of her waistband and dragged her panties to her ankles, before tossing them away. Taking a long look at her naked body, he licked his lips before tearing his boxers off and slipping on the condom.

  His stare trained on her was focused and devilish, like an animal waiting to pounce. Securing her under him again with his strong arms, he dipped his head to her stomach, before his lips kissed a sexy trail up her body until he reached her mouth again.

  Gripping his muscular shoulders, she couldn’t get the kiss deep enough to quench her desire. His kiss was captivating, and his erection teased her opening. Her body was on fire, and every muscle ached for him.

  Luc tangled a strong hand into her hair, deepening his kiss while securing her body to him with the other. With one smooth movement, he pushed inside her. Gasping at his size and the sheer pleasure that rang through her body, she pulled her knees up around his middle. He entered her fully, causing her gasp to turn into a primal cry.

  The kiss had ended, and Luc was bracing himself against the headboard now, watching her under him, with a sexy gleam in his eye. Needing something to grip onto, she pulled at the bed sheets as he rocked into her, his movements getting stronger and more intense, while the desire in her body burned out of control. Not being able to wait anymore, a moan escaped her lips.

  “That’s it, sweets.” Luc grinned deliciously. “Let me give you the pleasure you deserve. Go ahead, I want to watch you climax. I want to see what you look like when I make you come.”

  She was on the verge. If she let herself go, he could make her come right now. Her voice was barely a squeak now, as she asked, “Are you ready?”

  Luc slowly shook his head. His hand slid between her legs, and found her clit. He made gentle massaging circles with his thumb as he spoke. “Let me take care of you first, sweets. There’ll be plenty of time for me later. I’m in no rush. We have all day. Let go, baby, let me see you come because of me.”

  His added actions ramped up her pleasure, and his words covered her like hot lava as she came hard under his thrusts. Writhing at the satisfying sensation that surged through her body, she moved against him, over and over, until her body was spent.

  Luc fell to her side and laid his head on her stomach. “Glad you waited?”

  “Oh, hell yes.” She wasn’t drunk last night, but if the alcohol would’ve robbed her of any of the intense sensation that he had just given her, then she was very glad that he’d convinced her to wait. “But you didn’t…”

  Taking her breast in his hand, twisting her nipple between his forefinger and thumb, he chuckled. “Sweets, don’t worry. I’m not done yet.”

  Rolling her beaded nipple between his fingers sent chills down her body, and rekindled the fire between her legs. Propping himself up on one elbow, displaying his sinful smirk, his eyes raked over her. It was as if she could feel his stare run over her skin, leaving a trail of goosebumps behind.

  Her need quickly grew to unimaginable heights. “Luc,” she said, in a breathy request.

  “Not yet, baby. I want to watch you come again.”

  Again? This brought a whole new meaning to ladies first. “But what about—”

  Not letting her even ask the question, Luc covered her mouth with his, quickly invading her with his tongue. Concentrating on his lips caressing hers, she didn’t realize his hand was moving south until he lightly ran a single finger between her legs.

  Not being able to stand the intense playfulness as he made small circles around her sensitive skin, she kissed him deeper. She couldn’t help but moan into his mouth as he slowly teased her. Kassie moved her hips, trying to quench the throbbing need between her thighs. Luc sat back and watched her twist and turn. Apparently, he liked watching her squirm for him, because his hard erection was pressed against her thigh and it seemed to twitch with delight.

  After what felt like forever, Luc moved on top of her, and slowly pushed inside her again. The intensity was almost greater than the first time, even though she was expecting it. He filled her fully, and she was already on the doorstep of another orgasm.

  “Go ahead, baby. Come for me.”

  Without another word, Luc sat back on his calves, grabbed her hips and secured her to him as he thrust hard into her. His dark eyes never left her as the orgasm came hard and fast. She stiffened against him, the sensation surging though her body.

  Luc swiftly laid her back on the bed and covered her body with his. His movements started slow. His eyes drifted shut, his face tightened, and his jaw clenched, putting that dimple on display. When he opened his eyes, his movements became primal, sweat dripped down his forehead, and his cheeks flushed. The hard thrusts had her body buzzing. With a grunt and a groan, Luc climaxed as he rocked into her. The force of the thrusting and feel of him exploding inside her had her spiraling into yet another orgasm of her own.

  A squeal escaped her lips as her body shook under the weight of him, and they released, satisfied, together in one final grinding movement.

  Exhausted and spent, Kassie sighed heavily.

  Luc rolled off her, pulling her with him until she was nestled beside him, tucked comfortably under his arm. “Wow,” he whispered.

  Closing her eyes, she smiled against his chest. He may just have ruined her for every other man alive. Kassie lay with her head on his chest, and her breathing finally slowed.

  “Tired, sweets?” he asked.

  She shrugged. “You are…” Her voice trailed off as she tried to not fall asleep just yet.

  “Amazing?” Luc tried to finish her sentence for her.

  Managing a smile in her sleepy delirium, she finished her comment. “Perfect.”

  Kassie’s doorbell rang, followed by pounding on the door and Kaden’s voice bellowing. “Kassie, I know you’re there. Open up!”

  She looked across the bed at Luc. “He would show up right now,” she whispered with annoyance. Rested, she was hoping for another round with Luc. But her brother arriving here with a vengeance crushed that hope. At least for now.

  Luc ran his hand through his hair and pulled the covers over him. “At least he didn’t show up about an hour ago.” He wiggled his eyebrows.

  “True. But waiting another hour would’ve been ideal, too.” Kassie flirted. She couldn’t get enough of him. She had almost forgotten why she fought so hard to keep this man at arm’s length. Moving in for another kiss, she bit at his lips, but was interrupted by more pounding on the door and yelling. That was the reason.

  Her brother wasn’t going to go away; Kassie knew better than that. “Ugh! Better go get this over with.” After giving Luc one more kiss, she slid out of bed and pulled on her clothes. She glanced in the mirror to make sure her t-shirt and shorts didn’t look like she’d just crawled out of bed, since she had. “You should probably get dressed, but stay here. He’ll leave once he’s all yelled out. He doesn’t need to know you’re here, or that we… you know.” Her brother really didn’t need to know that. He was mad enough as it was, and he didn’t need any more reason to want to kill Luc.

  Barefoot, she slowly walked towards the front door, not w
anting to do this right now. Her sluggish moves were on purpose. Maybe he’d leave before she got to the door. Now she was regretting giving him the key to get into the apartment complex without being buzzed in. Leaving him to steam in the lobby worked much more in her favor than having him right outside her door. The only thing keeping him out now was the chain lock.

  Avoiding this conversation would’ve been ideal, but not realistic. “I’m coming, keep your shirt on, bro.” She unhurriedly unlocked the door, pulled it open, and walked back towards her kitchen. Kassie skipped her normal greeting and hug. By turning away from him, she avoided the look of disappointment in his eyes for another second or two.

  She slid onto a bar stool and rested her elbows on the kitchen island. She picked at a donut, while Kaden let himself in and slammed the door behind him. Taking a deep breath, she tried not to let Kaden get to her. Her body was still in a state of bliss after time with Luc, and she didn’t want that ruined.

  “Kass, I can’t believe you brought him,” Kaden grumbled. He paced the length of her kitchen, running his hand through his messy hair. “But even more than that, I can’t believe that you are the girl he’s been talking about. That bastard. He dangled it right in front of my nose.”

  She looked towards the closed bedroom door, wishing she could be back in there instead of out here. Realizing there were two coffee mugs on the counter, she nonchalantly leaped to that part of the counter and slid one into the sink as Kaden kept raging. With any luck, he wouldn’t notice. “Really? No hello or good morning? You just bust in here and start bitching at me like the fun police? That’s pretty rude.”

  “It’s more like afternoon. Be thankful I waited this long to come over.” Kaden huffed and glared at her. She wasn’t able to avoid his disapproving eyes on her. His face was red, and his nostrils flared with anger.

  “Yeah, tell your wife thanks. I’m sure she wouldn’t let you come storming over here first thing.” She knew she was right by the stunned look on her brother’s face. “Have you been up all night stressing over this? I mean, it was your party. You should’ve been enjoying yourself. I left to avoid this.” She pointed between the two of them.