Love's Hot

by Karen Deen

  Taking a moment to try to shake the memories, the reality of my daily nightmares flash through my head. They hit me like a sledgehammer, reminding me why I will never marry or be a dad. I won’t put anyone through the horrible feeling of watching me walking out the door every day, worrying I may not come back. I deal with the scum of society, and many of them want me dead for my part in putting them behind bars. Then there are my many years of undercover work that not many know about either. I was involved in some really bad shit and that puts a target on my back for a long time yet.

  My hands on the edge of the sink, I drop my head and take a few deep breaths to try to relax my shoulders. Whenever I slip into the dark part of my brain, my whole body tenses up. I’ve learned to get past it these days, but it still catches me out. A noise behind me has me spinning with my hands up ready to defend myself.

  “Shit, sorry, it’s only me.” Lilly startles at my movement. I instantly drop my hands and try to take stock of myself and my surroundings.

  Lilly stands in the doorway with the blanket wrapped around her shoulders, hardly covering her hot body. Her eyes still look sleepy and like she’s just been fucked thoroughly.

  “Sorry, Lilly, I didn’t mean to wake you. Just needed to get up.”

  She giggles a little. “Well, it worked, he’s up.” Her eyes drop to my cock that’s standing to attention against my stomach. Her soft giggle doesn’t help him relax at all. Just the opposite. As much as he likes the sassy, fiery woman, this soft, sexy Lilly is just as much of a turn-on.

  “Think you’re funny? Maybe we should see how much you like funny.” I step forward, picking her up and throwing her over my shoulder. While she’s screaming, I walk back to the bed where I continue to pin her down and tickle her until she’s thrashing like a wild woman trying to break free. “Still think it’s funny?” Unsure how to answer that, Lilly nods, then side to side to say no.

  “Which is it, Lilly, yes or no? You need to make-up your mind. They both hold a clue as to what will happen next. So, choose your fate.” My bad thoughts are totally forgotten and the only thing I’m thinking about right now is how it’ll feel to be back buried inside her.

  “Which one will get me in the most trouble?” The cheekiness in her eyes tells me she’s thinking about the same thing.

  “Are you telling me you want to be punished, Red? You’re pushing me to a place I’m not sure you’re ready to handle.”

  “What, you think I’m some weak little mouse? I can handle anything you can dish out.” Fuck, Lilly, don’t challenge me like that. I’m trying to hold back with you. Her face looks at me waiting for my answer. I don’t know what I want to say so I take the easy way. Leaning down, I take her lips and wrap my body around her. I totally overwhelm her with a kiss that takes her breath away. Kiss the attitude right out of her so she stops pushing my buttons any further.

  Releasing her to take a breath, she looks up into my eyes full of confidence. “What, you’re scared of doing anything bad to me because of my brothers?” There it is, the big button pushed!

  “Fuck no.” Rolling off, I grab her, and she is lying over my lap while I sit on the side of the bed before she has time to even squeal. “This what you want, Lilly? You want me to spank you for being a bad girl tonight?”

  “Yes,” she says on a breathy moan.

  “Ever been spanked before, Lilly? Ever given yourself to anyone to control your pleasure?” I can’t believe I have broken my own self-restraint.

  “Only you.” Like liquid gold coming out of her mouth. To know I’m the only man she has ever submitted to in the bedroom makes me feel all kinds of wrong things. Things I have sworn to myself will never be an option. One thing it does, is make my cock harder than I have ever experienced. I feel like I’m already about to lose it before I even touch her. This is new to me. Normally I can hold myself back and be in total control.

  “You have the most beautiful little ass cheeks. I can’t wait to see them pink up from my handywork. Time to pop your spanking cherry, my naughty little girl. This is for pleasure. You want to stop, you just say the word. Remember, it’s to make you feel good. Now breathe.”

  The slap of my hand against her virgin cheeks, causes her to gasp and then groan. There’s no greater sound.

  A few spankings, and I see my handprints nice and pink on her. I rub to soothe her as she moans at the pleasure that is following her pain. My fingers then start to slide through her slit and she is so wet. She loved every minute of it. Her body is already giving her away before she even speaks.

  There is more to this woman, and I’m about to find out just how much.

  7

  Lilly

  LYING IN THIS HOTEL bed with Kane wrapped around me, hearing his peaceful breathing in my ear, is not a sensation I’m used to. Men are usually happy to show you the door or don’t want to hang around my apartment, well, not the men I’ve taken home. They weren’t awful guys, it’s just we were both only looking for a one-night stand and nothing more. Which is fine by me. I’m not up for any of that lovey-dovey stuff Alesha reads about in her books. There’s plenty of time for that later down the track.

  This feels good, though, almost too good. Like something I could get used to. Not that I want to, but a little part of me is loving the calmness it brings to me. I’m not sure I could have gotten up and walked out of here last night anyway. After the third time that Kane ravaged my body in the early hours of this morning, I was totally spent. He warned me my backside would be sore this morning and he made sure he massaged moisturizing cream into the redness when we were finished. Thank goodness for the hotel’s complimentary bathroom products.

  I’ve never had a man spank me like that. I felt scared, but the moment his hand connected with me, my body responded with pleasure and electricity radiating through me. The amazing feeling of desire that comes after the pain is something that I want to explore more. Kane promised he would bring me pleasure and he didn’t disappoint.

  The problem is my inner sexual woman wants more of what I got last night. With Kane. But I was the one who made him promise. No strings attached. No awkwardness in the morning. Walk away as friends and appreciate the fun we had. Now I’ve just got to convince myself of that.

  It’s still early, I can only see a very small glimmer of the first light of the morning glow outside the window. My body is tired and a little sore. I close my eyes and snuggle back into Kane a little tighter. I want to savor every moment I have with this strong man. The one that makes me feel way more than I imagined I was capable of.

  I’m not sure how long I’ve been asleep when I wake to Kane moving around and cursing under his breath. Coming into the land of the awake people, I start to register my phone is ringing.

  “That’s my phone,” I mumble trying to wake enough to get up.

  “No shit. I can’t find the fucking thing. It’s the third time it’s rung and hung up. His hand reaches under the sofa where my bag is upturned on the floor courtesy of our playing last night. The look on his face tells me he’s struck gold and found the phone under there. He goes to swipe to answer when I dive across the bed at him. Shit, it could be anyone. Mom, Dad or worse still, Grant, Luke or Zach. He looks at me strangely as I grab it and swipe it. Mumbling hello, I’m a bit distracted at him standing completely naked in front of me with that huge dick of his standing to full attention. Again! Holy shit, no wonder I’m sore this morning. That thing should come with a warning sign!

  ‘Be pleasured at your own risk.’

  Glaring at me, still half asleep, he turns and heads to the bathroom while I realize there is someone on the other end of the phone yelling at me.

  “What? Sorry, Alesha, the reception is a bit scratchy. Yes, I’m fine. Calm down.” She starts to carry on about trying to wake me up for breakfast and I wasn’t answering my phone. Then she went to my room and I wouldn’t answer the door. So, she got worried. She let herself in with the spare key I gave her and then panicked because my bed hadn’t been slept
in. Xavier is in the background trying to calm her down trying to tell her I’m a big girl and will be okay.

  “Shit, what time is it?” I try to look around the room for a clock.

  “Nine-thirty, now where the hell are you, Lilly?” I’ve never known my sister to be such a drama queen, but I must admit she’s been through rough times that make her panic a little when things are slightly out of the ordinary.

  “Sorry, sis, I was having a night cap with someone at his room and was too tired to head out to get a cab back there. So, he offered for me to stay.”

  “Oh. My. God. You left Kane and hooked up with another guy? Lilly, how could you!” she says quietly into the phone, trying to keep it from Xavier, like that was ever going to happen.

  “Stop it. I was out having a fun night.” My cheeks pink up as I feel the intense look from Kane leaning against the bathroom doorway, still standing there naked. Alesha is still talking in my ear.

  “Yes, he was a gentleman and didn’t want me walking around at night on my own. Look, I need to get organized to get back there and shower. You have breakfast without me, I’ll call you as soon as I’m ready to hit the shops.” She starts trying to talk again but I cut her off. “Bad reception again. Will talk soon.” I hit the end button, and before I even have time to move, Kane is on me. Stripping the blanket off and reacquainting himself with every part of my body. Jesus, I’m going to miss this sex god.

  “I already knew you were a naughty girl but now you’ve proved it, telling fibs to your sister. Maybe you need to be spanked again.” I want to scream yes but I know I’ll struggle to sit down today as it is.

  Reading my mind, Kane says, “Although you’re probably a little tender. Let’s just make you moan and beg instead.”

  Oh god, if I’m walking away from this man, I’m making sure I get every last pleasure he wants to give me.

  “No way will I beg for you.” His groan and smirk across his face tells me my comment has the desired effect. He’ll make sure that’s exactly what I’ll be doing. Breakfast and a shower this morning is totally overrated.

  “Don’t be too sure of that, Red. Those handprints and smudges of your tits on that window tell me I can get you doing things you haven’t even dreamed of.” I turn to see the evidence of where he totally had me at his mercy last night. Feeling a little embarrassed, his finger takes my chin and lifts it up to look at him.

  “Never be embarrassed for enjoying hot sex, sweetheart. Your stunning beauty spread out on that window is a vision that will stay with me for a long time. I’m even man enough to say it’s a vision that I’m sure I’ll take pleasure from in the future.” This man unravels me every time he opens his mouth. Slowly kissing down my neck, he’s running his hands slowly over my body but never touching where I want it the most. “I need to have you one last time, Lilly. I’m greedy and need more.” His voice against my skin has me shivering and goose bumps all over me.

  “Please, take me.” I’m hot and bothered. I want relief, but more than that, I want relief from Kane. No one has ever taken me to the places he keeps taking me. The white light, the stars behind my eyelids and my body on such an overload of senses.

  He just keeps his hands sliding over my body, kissing, breathing and tormenting me. I can’t keep still as my body is starting to move itself trying to find relief.

  “Please, Kane,” I murmur.

  “What do you want, Red? Tell me what you need.” That voice hits me right in my core.

  “Touch me. God, I’m begging you, touch me.” He laughs at his victory and then my world begins to explode.

  Over and over again.

  How is it possible to come so many times in one session? They never told me about that part in Sex Education classes at school. Either that or Kane definitely listened more than I did.

  Feeling like a trashy girl doing the walk of shame, still smelling like sex, wearing the same clothes as last night, I stand at the door of Kane’s room waiting for him to grab his phone and key. Just enjoying the view of him from behind. It reminds me of that night I first met him at the hospital and watching him walk away. A body that good-looking is dangerous, I’m sure. He would be in high demand in any bar he entered. The women would be fighting over who got to take him home for the night.

  I go to open the door as he walks towards me. He leans forward to put his arm on it and keep it closed. His actions keep me cornered between his body and the wall.

  “I had a great time, Lilly. I just want you to know that.” He has his hand on my cheek and is looking at me with such intensity. “You’re a very beautiful woman and what we had last night is hotter than I’ve ever known. Thank you for the pleasure you gave me. I hope you enjoyed our fun too.” Leaning in, his lips touch mine, so gentle and soft. I open for him, letting him take what he wants.

  As we finally break apart, I look deep into his eyes. “It was a night I don’t think I’ll forget for a long time. Fun seems like too soft a word to describe last night, but yeah, I had a great time.” Part of me wants to say let’s do it again tonight. It would break all my rules, but I know it would be hot as hell breaking them.

  “If I did want more than fun, Lilly, I would want to explore it with you. I just can’t offer that.” His hand on my cheek starts stroking softly.

  “Me too,” I whisper. We stand frozen in the moment until my phone breaks the silence, again.

  “Shit.” I jump and reach into my bag seeing it’s Alesha. I don’t answer this time just message back that I’m on my way.

  Kane opens the door for me and as I step through it, I know it’s all over. No more touching, no more panty-dropping kisses, no more spankings. Damn, this is no fun at all anymore.

  ***

  We ride the cab in silence back to my hotel. Kane doing all the gentlemanly things of opening doors for me, paying the cab driver and walking me to my door. The worst part is that Xavier messaged him and he’s joining us for the day. So, he’ll be right there, all day, just watching me and I can’t touch him. We agreed not to share with anyone about our night. Not that it’s their business but it’ll keep it from being awkward when we do socialize together. He heads back downstairs to meet up with the others as if he’s just arrived.

  ***

  Standing in my shower trying to freshen up quickly and pull myself together, I can still feel Kane everywhere. I need to put a stop to this right now. Like I said, no awkwardness in the morning. Remain friends. Act normal. Bring back the confident Lilly who does what she wants in life.

  Turning off the taps and reaching for my towel, I’m standing looking in the mirror. Right, let’s go shopping. If anything brings out the best in me it’s to get out there and punish my credit card. Coming home with a pair of new shoes at a minimum.

  ***

  Strutting my stuff across the foyer of the hotel, I’m feeling every single one of those spanks Kane delivered last night. I can’t let him notice, though. Seated in the café is Grant as well as the others I’m meeting.

  “Morning, shoppers, are we ready to hit this town?” Perky Lilly is back!

  All three boys groan like they’re being dragged to prison.

  “Oh, stop it. If you don’t want to come that’s not my problem. I’m not making you. Up to you, boys. But I’m leaving here with Alesha, and no one is taking her with them. I’m not shopping on my own.” I glare at Xavier making sure he understands I don’t care if she is his fiancée, she was my sister first.

  “Well, looks like I’m shopping then too. If I’ve got to suffer, then so do you, boys. Lilly will be buying us beers at the end of the day. Won’t you?”

  I laugh at him. “Now that will depend on what’s left of the shopping budget by the end of the day.” Now it’s Alesha and Grant’s time to laugh.

  “What budget? You see something new and shiny, you buy it. That simple. I doubt you even know what a budget is.” Grant is up and standing with his arm around me by this stage, squeezing me on the arm. “Not that we would want you any other way, Li
l.”

  “Right, let’s get this shopping day underway. Zara has given me a list of all the best shops to check out.” I hold up my phone to show them a list that fills my screen.

  “Fuck,” Kane grumbles under his breath while he and Grant start heading to the concierge desk to hail a cab so we can head downtown first. The boys are quiet during the ride while Alesha and I are chatting about where to start shopping first. As we climb out of the cab, not one of the boys is smiling.

  “If I’m getting dragged along for today, you can help me find a present for Zara.” Grant looks to both Alesha and I as we’re walking along the pavement heading for the first set of shops.

  “Ooohh! Jewellery?” I get excited.

  “Not a chance. Calm yourself. No, just a nice winter coat. I don’t want her cold here when I’m away. I need to know she’s being looked after late at night getting back from the theatre.” Behind the tough exterior of my grumpy older brother is such a soft heart. It kills his controlling nature to be so far away from Zara and not be with her every day. He just wants to protect her but knows he needs to let her take this time to live her dream before she’ll be ready to settle down with him. His heart would never take that away from her.

  “Clothes. Just as fun. I’m sure Alesha and I can sort that for you. What about you, Kane, need any help shopping for something for your lady friend?” I’m sure he doesn’t have anyone, but it doesn’t hurt to get the confirmation you want. Not that it should matter to me.