Jake (Immortals of New Orleans #8)(20)

As she drifted off to sleep, she considered that he hadn't wanted to make love to her. A seed of doubt had been planted, and she grew more determined to find the witch. The only way to protect herself and others was the spell. Shilan's voice played in her mind as sleep set in, the pain of her loss reminding her of her purpose to find her sister. 





Light speared into the room, and Kai threw her arm over her eyes, blocking it. Where am I? She brought the sheets to her nose, inhaling Jake's masculine scent, and she recalled his sensual touch. Images of her and the Alpha entwined flashed in her mind, and she smiled.

Kai's thoughts shifted to her sister, and guilt speared through her. Although she craved to explore her fragile relationship with the wolf, she shouldn't be bothered with him. Kai knew the first thing she must do was see Ilsbeth, but Jake had adamantly refused to entertain the discussion. Given little choice, she would go with or without him to seek the spell, and ask forgiveness later.

Pattering water sounded, and Kai glanced to a slightly ajar bathroom door. Jake. He'd been the only supernatural who'd touched her skin, sent her over the edge of ecstasy. Ignoring the temptation to go to him, she heeded the logic that told her to be cautious.

She blinked, rubbing her eyes, and took in the sight of her surroundings. Sunlight streamed through the enormous floor-to-ceiling windows of the master bedroom. Stark white walls surrounded the California king bed. She shoved up onto her elbows, resting her head against its black leather headboard. A Brazilian rosewood armoire faced the bed, a matching floor mirror rested against the adjacent wall.

Kai bunched the sheets around her as silence settled, the sound of dribbling water echoing in the room. As he pressed open the door, her breath caught at the sight of the glorious Alpha.

"Mornin' sweetheart. Feel free to shower. I've gotta go call Logan." Jake gave a sexy smile as he dried his hair.

Kai wished she possessed a shred of control but as he came closer, her eyes fell to his broad chest, devouring the sight of him. The hard ridges of his abs tapered into a v, and she resisted the urge to tear away the towel that hung low on his hips. Get your shit together, she told herself. She took a deep breath and diverted her line of vision to the window.

"You like what you see?" Jake asked with a small laugh.

"Um, yes … it's quite a view," she nodded, her cheeks heating. "Breathtaking."

"Sometimes you just don't expect to see such a beautiful sight in the morning."

"It's definitely," Kai turned her head to face him, and stared at the bulge pressing through his wet towel, "um … spectacular."

Jake gave a laugh, edging toward the bed. "Spectacular, do ya say? Well, you haven't even seen all of it."

Smartass. Kai grinned, her eyes lifting to meet his gaze. "Well, I suppose in order to really give an honest opinion, I'd have to see the whole thing. I mean, it's only the right thing to do."

"You sure about that, now?" he joked.

"Fairly sure. I think I should experience it for myself." Kai's courage rose and she dropped the sheet, exposing her breasts. The sexy as sin Alpha teased and tempted her, and her need to play outweighed reason.

"Ah, Kai. I'm not sure this is such a good id … " Jake sighed as she pressed to her knees and inched closer to him.

"I've lived many years confined to good ideas. Last night … it seems we didn't finish." She reached for him, placing her palms on his chest, brushing her hardened nipples against his skin.

"We can't do this … ah … " Jake paused as Kai ran a fingertip under the rim of his towel.

"I'd like to see the full view." Kai's body flared in arousal. This man, this wolf drove her wild with desire. She attempted to flick open the edge of the towel, and he snatched at her hand.

"That's the thing, Kai. Sometimes we want things. They're so close in front of us we can touch them." Jake tugged away the covering, his erection springing free. He pressed her palm along his abs, slowly sliding it down his skin, but stopped short of his cock.



       
         
       
        

"Alpha, please," she begged. Her pussy ached, and she struggled to maintain eye contact.

"Someday, sweetheart. I'm goin' to fuck you so hard, you'll scream my name so loud that they'll hear you across the state line. But it's only happening after I get the truth." Jake leaned toward her, the tip of him mere inches from her lips.

"I can't … " Kai whispered, her breath brushing over his sensitive crown.