Surrendering(40)

Olivia told her to use the techniques they practiced today next time she dreamed of Sarah. Reluctantly, while she wanted to help further, truth be told, she didn’t want to dream of this anymore. She just wanted the damn dreams to stop. And then she felt incredibly guilty for thinking that.

Dev came back into the office. “Okay, we’re done for the day, Olivia. Kate’s tired and she’s been put through enough for one day. Thank you for coming on such short notice and for your help. Tell Monti I said hello.”

“Anytime, Dev.” Turning to Kate, she said, “It was a pleasure to meet you Kate. Keep practicing the techniques. Meditation really does help with this process so try to carve out at least an hour a day to do that. It helps you center your thoughts and emotions.” Olivia surprised Kate by pulling her into a quick hug.

As Olivia picked up her purse and coat, she turned back to Kate. “I’m sure I’ll be seeing you around, Kate.”

“I doubt that. I’ll be leaving soon.” That thought actually made her sad. “But it was a pleasure to meet you, Olivia, and thanks so much for your help.”

Olivia’s gaze quickly flicked to Dev and back to Kate. She simply winked, giving her an oh-I’ll-be-seeing-you-again smile, and walked out the door.

Dev turned his attention to her, softening his voice as he spoke. “You did a really great job today, Kate. I’m proud of you.”

“Pfft. I didn’t really do anything, Dev. I feel like I could have—should have—done more. I don’t feel like we’re any closer to finding Sarah than we were days ago.”

He walked over to her, stopping so close that if either took a breath, their chests would be touching. Her breaths quickened. Damn you, dampened panties! Dev suddenly sported a big knowing grin, almost like he knew. Impossible.

As quickly as his smile came, it faded and desire immediately filled its place. His eyes became heavy and hooded and he readied his lips. She wasn’t sure which look she liked most…the glow of his smile, or the heat of his desire. Both. She liked both. Equally.

He gently held her chin in place, while he ever so slowly lowered his mouth to hers. Eyes locked on one other. He gently nipped at her lower lip, dragging it through his teeth. Oh God. He leaned back in, doing the same to her upper. Finally, he kissed her entire mouth, sweeping inside, dueling his tongue with hers. It was a slow, sensual, panty-dropping kiss. A kiss that promised much more pleasure was coming—pun intended.

Holy moly…the man knew what he was doing. That should have sent warning bells off, and in truth, it did. But for some stupid reason she pushed them to the back of her mind.

He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her flush against his hard, sinewy body. The man was sex incarnate. Their mouths worked feverishly against each other’s. She thought her entire body would burst into flames. He walked her backwards until he had her pinned against the wall.

“God help me I can’t wait any longer, Kate. I need to be inside you,” he whispered against her lips. She shut off her mind and surrendered to the moment. Surrendered to what she’d wanted for days. For months. Consequences be damned, she was going to have him. She would simply need to reinforce the guard around her heart. This was just sex, Kate. Just sex.

Kate wound her hands into his hair, pulling him to her mouth again, meeting his tongue stroke for stroke. His breath was a heady mix of mint, bourbon and man. He tasted like light…and darkness. She never wanted to let him go. His left hand palmed the back of her head, angling her where he wanted. He dominated the kiss, taking, but giving in equal measure. She could feel his arousal, hard and pulsing against her stomach. She was absolutely drenched.

Dev broke the kiss, his breathing as ragged as hers. “Not here, love.”

Before she could comprehend what happened, Dev swept her up into his bulky arms and carried her quickly to her bedroom. She’d never seen anyone move that fast. He must be pretty damn motivated. He kicked the door shut, gently set her on her feet, and pushed her against the wall, his body following. While pulling her hips flush against his arousal, Dev ravaged her mouth like a man lost in the desert for a month without water. Like he couldn’t get enough of her. She knew the feeling.

Then Dev was laving love bites and open-mouthed kisses along her jaw, behind the sensitive skin underneath her ear, and down her neck. Her head fell back against the wall. She was mindless. Completely lost to him.

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Dev





Dev could hardly wrap his mind around how fantastic Kate tasted. How in tune to him she was. He’d heard the link between a vampire and his Moira was intensely strong, even before they became permanently bonded. Once the bonding occurred, that link was even more potent. He’d already started hearing some of her thoughts, though she wouldn’t hear his until they’d completed the bonding. Soaked panties, huh? He couldn’t wait to verify that one.