Good God, I didn’t think there was anything the man did badly. Kaden Cross should come with some type of warning stamped on his forehead for women to see. I laid my head against his chest, and he bent and rested his chin on top of my head. I sighed and closed my eyes and enjoyed how it felt to be held tight in his arms.
“What was that sigh for, Red?”
“You’ll think I’m crazy.” I could’ve lied and just said I was tired but I didn’t play games.
“Try me. I’m not easily spooked.”
“I feel comfortable around you as if I’ve known you longer than a few weeks. And I know it’s crazy because we really don’t know each other.”
“Red, I thought you wanted to let it just be and analyze later?”
“See, I told you it was crazy.” Kaden chuckled and squeezed me. “Glad my crazy makes you laugh.” I tried to move out of his arms, but he wouldn’t release me.
“Stop it. I’m sorry, I laughed because whatever this is between us scares you. A woman who tackles a man and tracks down criminals who try to run.”
“I didn’t tackle him, we ran into each other. You could at lea—”
“Can you let me finish, or you want to argue?”
“Fine. Continue.” I laid my head against his chest again as he kept us swaying with the music.
“We do know each other, Red.” I tilted my head back to look up at him.
“Physically.”
Kaden stopped dancing, dropped his arms, and stepped back. I couldn’t miss the irritated look on his face. He grabbed my elbow and began leading me out of the room and continued until we were in the parking lot.
A few members were off to one side smoking, and Kaden turned us in the opposite direction. When we reached the end of the building, he turned me to face him and stared down at me.
“I know you are a strong woman, who likes to be in control of her life, but who is still able to trust enough to turn over the reins. A woman who goes for what she wants and doesn’t care what others think about it. You’re able to look past a person’s exterior to what makes them tick. You moved across the country to find a grandfather you’ve never met, even though you didn’t know if he would be accepting of the gesture. Family means something to you. You’re not only happy with their achievements, but you also celebrate with them. And you never do anything halfway, it is all or nothing, to include love.”
No words came, I just stood there and looked up at him.
“How the fuck is that for knowing you, Charlie?” Before I could get anything to come out of my mouth, Kaden turned and walked back inside. I don’t know how long I stood there and stared at the spot where he disappeared out of my sight. But I did feel as though a piece of me walked away with him.
“He’s a good man, honey.” I turned and looked at Roach, and he smiled at me. “Not sure what you fought about to make him walk off like that but it can’t be that bad.”
“We weren’t really fighting. Kaden had told me a few things he saw in me, and when he was done, I just couldn’t find the words to answer.”
“Oh. Well, Charlie, we’re a hard ass bunch, rough around the edges. We shoot off at the mouth sometimes and don’t mean it. I’d volunteer to kick his ass for you, but from what I know about you, you can probably do a better job of it.”
I couldn’t help it, I laughed.
“Roach, it wasn’t like that. I said we really didn’t know each other and damn if he didn’t prove me wrong. He saw more of me, in the short time he’s known me than a few men did who I was with for months.”
“I get that. Now, I also heard you were a go get ‘em type girl. Don’t be like this crusty old man and live each day regret.”
“Special woman, huh?”
Roach’s eyes sadden. “Yeah, she was. You remind me so much of her.”
I smiled at him. “Hope it is a good thing.”
Roach ran his eyes over my face. “Oh yeah. She was a beautiful woman just like you are. Now, are you going to stand out here and talk with me or take care of business?” Roach placed his hand on the small of my back and gave me a little shove.
I faced him, stood on my tiptoes, and kissed his cheek. “Something else you Haven men have in common—you’re all bossy as hell.” Roach’s laughter followed while I headed for the entrance.
“We are growing on you, girl!” he yelled as I opened the door.
“Like a fungus!” I yelled over my shoulder just as the door closed behind me. He was right they were growing on me. So much had changed over the last few days. I had a grandfather to get to know and a man it seemed. Well, if he would still have me.
Once inside I looked around the room, and I saw Katie and Moose talking with Freak and Shock, but no Kaden. I walked toward the group and when I approached Freak stood and offered me his seat.
“Thanks, Frankie, but you sit. I was looking for Kaden.”
“Anything wrong, Charlie?” Moose asked and frowned. Well, I was glad at that point that Kaden hadn’t shared with the whole group.
“Uh no, just lost him.”
“When we were coming to say hi to you and Katie, Kaden walked into the kitchen. Your face looks much better today, Charlie,” Shock said.
“Thanks, Steven. I’m glad to see you and Frankie here.” I smiled at both men, and they smiled back. “You need to come up here more often so we can dance together. Bet you guys could teach Katie and me a few things.” The pink that rose on their cheeks was cute.
“Don’t know why you young girls would want to dance with two old coots for,” Frankie said.
“I'm wondering the same thing,” Moose mumbled.
“Linc Harris, that wasn’t nice,” Katie pinched him, and he rubbed the spot on his chest.
“Brother’s just worried you realize we were the better men,” Steven said and then laughed when Moose glared at him and Frankie.
“Going to go find Kaden. You men try to behave yourselves. Better yet, don’t.” I winked at Frankie and Steven, then told Katie that I would talk with her soon and got the typical chin lift from Moose.
When I walked into the kitchen, Kaden sat at the table, his head bent with his phone in hand and his thumb sliding the on the screen like he was searching. I didn’t want to disturb him, so I stood in the doorway and watched him. Kaden really was a good-looking man. He sandy blond hair was short, and his eyes were dark green and framed by eyelashes women could only achieve with make-up or fake ones. They were thick, long, and almost brushed his cheeks as he looked down.
A few members and a couple hang-arounds moved around the food that was spread out, and Kaden never noticed them, he was so focused on what he was doing. When he finished with what he was doing and was putting the phone in his back pocket, I walked up behind and placed my hands on his shoulders. Kaden didn’t look at me, but he did sit up straight as I rubbed his shoulders and down his arms, then back again.
“As a young girl, my mother told me how her and my dad had met, and after a few dates, she knew he was the one. And she’d been lucky that he had felt the same way. I listened and imagined what having that connection with someone would feel like.
“When I got older and saw the affection they besotted on each other, I knew I would never settle for anything less. Then I started dating, and my thinking changed with every relationship I entered until finally, I had stopped looking or expecting to find anyone to share that with. I pretty much resigned myself to the fact that I would end up like my grandmother, never finding that one person.
“I know you are a strong man who goes after what he wants. Bossy, protective, and you are loyal to Haven and its members. When you enter a room, respect is given, not because you are the VP, but because you have earned it. Family means something to you too. I noticed that when you talked about your parents and your grandfather. So, we do know each other. And I want to know more.” I leaned down and place a kiss on his neck, then rested my chin on his shoulder and draped my arms over his shoulders to where they hung down in front of him. “Because I found that person, Kaden. You.”
Kaden didn’t say a word, he unhooked my arms and stood, then he turned around and cupped my face in his hands, being careful of my cheek.
“The day at Katie’s place when you walked over, I wasn’t expecting you. Fuck, I wasn’t even looking for you. But here you are. You’re stuck, Charlie. So, we are gonna to do this. We aren’t going to analyze shit, and we sure as fuck aren’t going to do a shit ton of talking about it. I want you to move in my house with me. I don’t want any arguments on the matter, and I sure as shit don’t want to hear a fuckin’ thing in regards to us not knowing each other again. You didn’t open the door to come after me, you kicked it in. Now, Red, you’re going to have to put up with me.”
I had a chance to blink, and that was it. He bent his head and took my mouth with his. Kaden’s tongue licked my lips, and I opened mine, letting him in. His tongue dominated as he took total possession of my mouth. When he broke the kiss, I was panting, and a little dazed. Kaden’s forehead rested against mine, and he was the first to recover.
“We’ll go to your place tonight, but we are going now.” He let go of my face, put his arm around me, and led me toward the door.
On our way out we told everyone goodbye and were on Kaden’s bike headed toward my house in less than five minutes.
It definitely looked as if we were doing this.
We barely made it in the house and got the door closed when he pushed me back against it and started kissing me. Kaden only broke the kiss long enough to pull my shirt over my head, then his lips were back on mine. My bra followed next. My pants were more of an issue, and he had to break the kiss and step back to push them all the way down. Boots were removed so he could relieve me not only of the pants but my thong too. There was something to be said for being naked while he was completely dressed.
Kaden stood back up, and his face got close to mine until all I could see was his eyes. “Red, you are as close to perfection as a woman can get.”
I reached up and ran my fingers through his hair and closed the space between us until our lips met. I started the kiss, but he took over and devoured me. It was the only word to describe his demanding and thoroughly dominating kiss, which left me breathless. Neither of us could get enough, our tongues dueled, and he ran a hand down my side, reaching my hip. His roughened hands running over my bare skin had goosebumps breaking out.
Kaden’s hand slid behind me and grabbed the cheeks of my butt where he squeezed and caressed. When he lifted me up, I wrapped my legs around his waist bringing my bare pussy in contact with the material of his jeans. My clit throbbed when I shifted to gain a better grip with my legs, and it came in contact with his very hardened cock. I rolled my hips, and he groaned and broke the kiss. The desire in his eyes had darkened the green. His nostrils flared and his arms adjusted until only one held me up while his other hand moved between us to unzip his pants.
Kaden pulled his cock free and it laid between my leg, hard, and I could feel the heat of its touch. Kaden pushed his hips forward and his cock slide through my folds. I squeezed, and he groaned when I tightened on his length.
“Ready, Red?”
“Take me,” I whispered. I gasped when he dipped his head and bit my nipple then laved it with his tongue.
“Oh God, that feels good.” I leaned my head back against the door and just felt.
“You are wet for me?” he whispered against my breast, and I nodded. “So wet, my dick is slick with your juices. I don’t know if I what to fuck you or eat you.”
Never had I been talked to so bluntly during sex but I had missed out because the more he said, the wetter I became.
“Why choose?” I panted out as he kissed his way up from my breasts. He bit my earlobe, then swirled his tongue around the outline of my ear.
“Ah, my girl’s greedy. I like that. But you’re going to have to wait to get my mouth on your cunt because I want to feel they pussy stretch around my cock.
Kaden moved back, his cock sliding through my wetness until the head was at my entrance. And with one thrust of his hips, he pushed into the hilt and my back arched, my shoulder hitting the door. He held still long enough for me to adjust to his size and then he pulled out and thrust in again.
I rolled my hips and flexed, tightening my pussy around him. He hands gripped me so hard that I knew I would have bruises but it would be so worth for the feeling I was experiencing.
“Tight as a glove and so wet and warm. Your pussy was made for me.”
I moaned as Kaden picked up speed. He began to pull me down as he thrust up. As he continued to pound into me, the only things heard in the room were my moans, his groans, and the slapping of my skin against the door.
“I’m so close!”
“Me too. Take us over, Red.”
I laid my forehead on his shoulder and reached between us and rubbed my swollen clit, matching the speed of his thrust. I pinched my clit and bit down on his shoulder through his t-shirt as he slammed into me. His cock twitched inside me, and he filled me with his come as my body shook from my own climax.
“How was that?” I breathlessly asked.
“I came so hard, I saw stars.”
“Does that mean you’re not going to eat me?”
“Fuck, when you talk all nasty and shit, my dick gets hard.” Kaden didn’t lie. I felt his cock growing hard inside me.
He kept us connected as he turned away from the door and started walking through the house. When he reached the stairs that led to the bedrooms, he pulled one of my arms loose and moved it down to his waist.
“Hold up my pants while I get us upstairs. I think I’m ready for my midnight snack and I got one for you too. You can suck my cock why I’m eating you out. And I’ll take that twitch of your pussy as a yes.”
Kaden got us up the stairs and in the bedroom. When he pulled out of me, I felt the loss of him as I slid down his body until my feet hit the floor.
“You going to answer?” he asked as he removed his clothes. Damn, his body was prime. “Well?”
“Crap, was I supposed to answer something? Don’t ask questions and strip at the same time. I lose my thoughts and can’t talk.”
“Can’t think or talk. Hmm... I’ll store that information.” He chuckled at my frown.
“You want to talk? You promised me a meal.” I laughed when his cock twitched. Then my body was in the air until it hit the bed and bounced. Kaden walked over and laid down and pulled me on top of him.
“Flip around, time to eat.”
Who was I to argue? I was a little hungry.