“I can’t believe this,” I said, staring at the waves glistening in the moonlight.
“Can’t believe what?” Kade murmured. He stood behind me, his arms sliding around my waist as his lips brushed the skin of my shoulder.
I still wore my wedding gown. When we’d arrived, there had been a private candlelit dinner arranged for Kade and me, and I’d had lobster for the first time ever.
“Can’t believe we’re here, in this place,” I said, then turned in his arms. “Can’t believe we’re married.”
“Believe it,” Kade said, and I felt a tug on the tie at the back of my dress. “You’re mine.”
The tie fell loose and the straps drooped. A shrug of my shoulders, and the white chiffon was lying in a puddle at my feet. All I wore now was my jewelry and my blue stilettos.
“I believe this is what you requested,” I teased, reminding him of when he’d told me: The next time I see you wearing those shoes, they’ll be the only thing you’re wearing.
Kade was silent, his gaze slowly traveling down my body and back up. He was still dressed, though he’d discarded his jacket and rolled back the cuffs of his sleeves.
“I wish you could see yourself,” he said, his voice low and rough. “The moonlight makes your skin shine and your hair and eyes turn silver. Like a mermaid. My mermaid.”
He reached out a hand, trailing his fingers up my stomach to my breast, barely brushing a nipple, then up to my collarbone, and finally lightly clasping my neck.
The waves crashed and pounded on the shore, but I could barely hear them over the beating of my heart. Even though we’d made love many times, this was different. This would be the first time I’d make love with . . . my husband.
I reached up, slipping the buttons of his shirt free, then tugged the shirt from his pants and pushed it over his shoulders and down his arms. There was a soft rustle as the cotton dropped to the floor to join my dress.
Kade kissed me, taking his time to tease my lips before slipping his tongue inside to tangle with mine. He tasted of the champagne we’d drunk with dessert. My hands rested on the warm skin of his chest, the firm planes underneath my fingers reminding me of his strength. I could feel the hard length of him pressing against my stomach and an answering ache bloomed between my legs.
It was a matter of a few quick tugs for me to undo his pants. I pulled back slightly, moving my lips to his chest. His skin was soft beneath my tongue and I could feel the beat of his heart under my fingertips. My tongue grazed his nipple and I heard his sharp intake of breath.
I lowered the zipper of his pants, pushing them down as I dropped to my knees. I wanted to show him how much I loved him, pay homage to his amazing body.
His erection stood proud and long, jutting out from his body. Glancing up, I saw Kade avidly watching me. I held his gaze as I slowly licked him from root to tip, swirling my tongue around the head before taking him in my mouth.
Kade groaned, his eyes drifting shut. His hands tangled in my hair as I lightly sucked. The taste of him, the feeling I got when I watched his face transform into one of pained ecstasy, was like a drug. Moisture dripped from me, coating my inner thighs as I slid him in and out of my mouth, my hands cupping his amazing ass. Soon, he forgot himself, his hips thrusting his heavy cock in my mouth. I was so aroused, I thought I might come from just watching him, knowing I could do this to him. Kade panted, his chest glistening with a light sheen of sweat, moans and gasps falling from his lips. I couldn’t stand it anymore and I lowered a hand to ease the ache between my thighs.
“No,” Kade gasped, abruptly pulling away. “Want to be inside you.”
He’d scooped me up off the floor before I’d even processed what he’d said, then we were on the bed, my legs wrapped around his waist.
Grasping my hands, Kade interlocked our fingers and stretched my arms over my head before burying his cock inside me.
I was so aroused, it didn’t take long before I was coming, my cries cut off by his mouth on mine. Kade moved hard and fast, prolonging my orgasm. He came seconds later, tearing his mouth from mine as he cried out, his body shuddering, the thick length of him pulsing deep inside me.
I was breathing hard and it was difficult to tell whose heartbeat I felt, his or mine. Kade’s head was buried in my neck, then he was kissing me again, a long, lazy kiss that made my toes curl.
“You’re so fucking amazing,” he murmured against my lips. “God, I love you.”
“Ditto,” I managed to reply. “On both counts.”
We lay there like that for a while, both of us getting our breath back, before Kade moved to lie beside me. I turned to face him.
Rays of moonlight scattered across the room and the bed as we each looked into the other’s eyes.
“Thank you,” I said softly.
“I know I’m good, but there’s no need to thank me,” he said, his lips quirking up at the corners.
I laughed, punching him lightly on the arm. “Not for that,” I said. “For today. It was beautiful. Perfect. I couldn’t be happier. Thank you for that.”
Kade reached an arm around my waist, pulling me close to the cradle of his body. “I would do anything for you,” he said simply.
I nestled against him and heaved a deep, contented sigh, the soothing sound of the ocean lulling me to sleep.
Kade woke me during the night. I’d turned in my sleep, my back to his chest spoon style. Now my leg rested on top of his as his cock moved inside me. His thrusts were slow and deep, his fingers slipping between my legs to tease my clit. His lips were pressed against my neck, the touch of his tongue sending a shiver through me. I turned my head and he kissed me. My body felt like molten heat, the fire he was building spreading through me. Soon I was panting, begging for him to move faster, harder, but he wouldn’t, and I didn’t even see my orgasm coming until it overwhelmed me. I splintered apart under the force of it, stars exploding behind my eyes.
Kade groaned at the feel of my body gripping his straining cock, his fingers digging into my hip. Then he was moving me to my stomach. My body felt boneless as he pushed my knees underneath me, lifting my backside up, then I cried out again when he pushed inside me, my flesh overly sensitive.
This position let me feel every inch of him as he pounded into me. Kade losing control was something I couldn’t resist and soon I felt my body tensing again. His hands held my hips steady, and the sound of our bodies coming together and our combined moans and gasps filled my ears. This time when I came, I took Kade with me, both of us flying over the edge together.
Kade was still asleep when morning came, whereas I was wide awake. I grabbed the tuxedo shirt he’d shed the night before and pulled it on. There was a small television in the living room, so I closed the French doors to the bedroom and made a pot of coffee, then turned on the TV. Hawaii was five hours behind the time back home, so even though it was early on Oahu, it was a fine time to call Alisha.
I switched on my phone for the first time in over a week, unsurprised to see a ton of voice mails, all from Alisha. I cringed as I listened to them. Kade had some serious apologizing to do to Alisha and Lewis. After I’d listened to the last one, I dialed her number.
“Oh my God, I thought you were dead!” were the first words out of her mouth.
“I’m not,” I assured her. “Though I could very well have been if Kade hadn’t shown up.” I thought I’d better start greasing the wheels immediately for her to forgive him.