Cloud Riders(119)

Uncovering a Lie


Kayden was fuming inside. He was so sick to death of Woody and the guys encouraging Cassie to become someone she wasn’t. Why couldn’t they love her just the way she was?

‘A rematch might be fun to watch,’ that big mouth said, thinking it was funny. Just because she chose me, he wants to stuff it up for me. Let his bitch-wife act like a sex goddess and have every man in the room fall at her feet and see how he likes it! See how insecure he feels going out with the hottest hottie on the planet.

He threw himself on the bed, punching the bloody pillow just to get rid of some of his frustration and wishing to God it was Mono’s fat head. Jeez, the control it took not to smash his smug mouth on the way out of that room. If it wasn’t for the gun cocked at his head, Kayden would have knocked that gloating look right off his face. ‘ You and I will definitely be meeting again and when we do, you must give me a chance to redeem my money.’ Who in the hell does he think he is? And like he will ever get within two feet of Cassie ever again! Pulling the pillow under his head, he lay watching his gorgeous wife, trying hard to calm himself before she came to him.

She lifted her dress over her head and hung it up; her delicate lace underwear barely covered the intended areas. He felt a tingle just looking at her.She’s damned perfect. Every curve, every tantalizing move she made had him enchanted. How can love hurt so badly yet feel so divine at the same time? She fiddled and took her time, a habit when unsure how to approach him, or a subject. Now I’ve gone and scared her! Good on you, Kayden. As if it is her fault that you’re a jealous son of a bitch. She’s just stopped us all from taking a bullet and you’re angry, totally confusing her.

‘Cassie honey?’ Kayden put his hand out for her to come to him.

She glanced around at him, her smile radiant. She giggled and started to dance seductively, giving a private showing just for him. She’s such a delicate little flower. Where that other Cassie came from I have no idea. My Cassie, who is here tonight with me is innocent, a little shy but the most adorable sweetheart, doing everything she can to make me feel like I’m the only man in the world she loves.

‘Are you angry with your princess?’ she purred, crawling on the bed as a little kitten would flee if scared even a little.

He grinned, his mood changing immediately, just feeling the touch of her hand on his leg. ‘No, not at you, sweetheart, just angry at myself for giving the go ahead for you to play. I should have known I’d get jealous,’ he said, gently lifting her on top of him.

She had an unsure look on her face, maybe even a little sad. ‘I never meant to upset you, Kayden. I was too busy concentrating on how to beat him to think about how it looked to you. I’m sorry you had to be put through that.’

She rolled off him and turned onto her side, watching.

Kayden wanted to talk to her. He wanted answers but decided to ease into it. ‘You did well, honey, it’s just me. When you’re with me on your own, you’re such an angel: naive and fragile. I feel like I need to cover you in cottonwool to protect you, to keep you safe. Then when I see you do things like you did tonight, and how you are with the guys sometimes, you don’t seem like the same girl.’

She flopped on her back, looking up at the ceiling.

The last thing she needs is for me to be upsetting her after what she’s just been through but Goddamn it I want answers. That act tonight was totally not her and if it was, then why was she so worn out? She should be bouncing off the ceiling and on such a high from winning! No, there is more to this little charade.

Cassie took a big breath and faced him. ‘If you really want to know how much I need you, combine your power with mine and take a look. We’re married now and I want no secrets between us.’

Kayden was stunned. Is she really going to bare all? Surely there are secrets, especially between her and Woody that she prefers to keep secret. With her powers growing as they are there won’t be any secrets she can hold back from me once I connect with her in this way.

‘Cassie, you don’t have to, honey. I’m just being over-bossy and irritable. You’re dead on your feet. Let’s go to sleep and talk about it tomorrow when we’re both not so tired.’

She wrapped her arms around his neck. Their joint power was letting him feel her every emotion. ‘No, Kayden, now!’ she said firmly. ‘Put one of your clouds around us so you can see once and for all how I really feel about you.’

He nodded. ‘You know I’ll see everything, don’t you, angel?’

‘I know but if it makes you realise how much in love with you I am then it is worth it.’