Chapter 66: Untitled Chapter

Kendrix wasn’t inside the house. She was by the garden walkway where the light went thin. The air smelled like cut grass and warm stone.

She wasn’t waiting for anything. She just hadn’t left yet.

Footsteps came behind her. She didn’t turn. She knew it was him.

Roberto stopped a few steps away. Silence dropped between them.

“You’re avoiding me again,” she said, still facing the garden.

“I’m working.”

Kendrix breathed out. Almost a laugh. “That’s what you’re calling it now?”

He paused, for half a second. Then stepped closer. Not behind her. Beside her. Too close for someone pretending nothing was happening.

“I didn’t come here for this,” he said quietly.

“Then why did you come?”

He kept his eyes forward in silence, but she felt him not looking. He couldn’t ignore her either. That was new.

Kendrix turned. The air tightened instantly.

“You’ve been thinking about it too,” she said softly.

“I haven’t…”

“You have.”

There was no anger in her voice. Just a fact. And that shut him up better than an argument would have.

Roberto exhaled slowly through his nose. Barely controlled.

“I guess I shouldn’t be here.”

“But you are here now,” she said. "So stop trying to scurry away."

The space got smaller without either of them moving.

Kendrix looked at him properly now. Not testing. Just seeing him.

Then she bit her lip absentmindedly. Almost like she didn’t notice she did it.

Roberto saw it. Everything in him stopped for a moment. Then snapped.

“Fuck,” he muttered. Quiet, sharp. It slipped out before he could catch it.

Kendrix barely had time to react before he moved. Not careful anymore. His hand came up to her jaw, he closed the distance between them, his eyes dark and burning with intent. He reached out, pulling her flush against his chest, and captured her lips in a sudden, breathless kiss. The abruptness stole the breath right out of her lungs. He kissed her desperately, urgently, as if he had been waiting his entire life for this exact moment.

Kendrix grabbed his shirt and pulled him closer like distance had gotten stupid.

Roberto’s grip found her waist. Steady. Like he needed something solid to hold onto.

When they broke apart it wasn’t far. Just enough to breathe. His forehead stayed against hers for a second while he tried to remember how control worked. It didn’t come back.

His hand tightened at her side. Not asking. Not hesitating.

“Kendrix,” he said, like her name was heavier now.

She didn't answer. Didn't pull away. That was all it took.

Without another word, he took her lips in his again. The kiss wasn’t slow. It wasn't gentle. It hit like something he had been holding back too long. Without breaking the kiss, his arms slid under her thighs and her back, lifting her effortlessly into the air.Instinctively, her legs wrapped around his waist and her hands tangled into his hair as he carried her through the bedroom door. He moved with purpose, kicking the door shut behind them while his mouth never left hers. He walked her blindly toward the bed, the urgency in his kiss deepening into something slow, warm, and utterly consuming.

When her back finally met the cool sheets, he hovered above her, his gaze locked with hers in the soft, glowing light of the room. He reached down to gently cup her jaw, brushing his thumb across her cheek, before leaning in for another slow, bruising kiss that made her knees buckle even while lying down.

Roberto groaned softly as he let his tongue slide into the warmth of Kendrix's mouth. The hunger in him was so strong now that he could not think clearly. He was on fire with his need.

And she wanted him too. He could feel it. The sweet desire Kendrix was experiencing was causing her to tremble in Roberto's arms.

He took her dress off, letting it slip off her shoulders.

“Do you want me as much as I want you, little devil?”He whispered against her throat.

“Fuck. Yes, Roberto.”

“So you want me to stop?”

“No,” Kendrix wrapped her arms around his neck and traced a finger on his lips. “Don't fucking stop.”

Roberto looked down and saw the small, dark circles of her erect nipples pushing against her lacey bra. He ripped out the bra, and drew a deep breath as he propped himself on one elbow and stared down at the treasure he had uncovered. He was mesmerized by the delicate, alluring shape of her body. The sensual contour of her silhouette and the flawless, sleek lines of her legs left him entirely breathless.

“Little Devil, you're lovely.”

He reached out to trace the rosy circle that crowned one creamy breast. Then caught the nipple between his thumb and forefinger and rolled it gently back and forth. It felt ripe and full, like a luscious berry about to burst. Unable to resist, Roberto bent his head and captured the nipple between his teeth.

Kendrix gasped out loud and arched herself against his mouth. Her fingers clenched wildly in his hair. “Roberto.”

He was aware of the tension singing through her and he gloried in it. His own body was clamouring in frantic response. His hand crept down over her hip, seeking the tight, damp core between her legs. When he found the hot, flowing honey he thought he would go mad. The raging hunger was consuming him now. His entire body was on fire.

“Roberto,” Kendrix whimpered.

Dazed, he raised his head and saw the new, languid sensuality in her face. Catching hold of her hand, he guided it beneath his pants. “Touch me, Kendrix.” He shrugged out of his shirt. “Touch me.”

Kendrix looked at him in wonder. She had never seen him lose control before. “Roberto, are you alright?”

“No, but you will soon make me alright.” He kissed her lips reassuringly but he did not allow her to pull her hand away. “That feels so good, Kendrix…curl your fingers around me. Hold me.” He moved himself slowly between her fingers, torturing himself until he thought he would go up in flames.

When Kendrix's hand moved gently and steady around his shaft and she seemed to grow intrigued by his body's response, Roberto released his grip on her hand. Then he touched the silken skin of her thighs, tracing a random pattern that ended at the plump folds of skin that guided the way to her vaginal opening. Slowly he eased one finger inside the small, tight opening. At the same time he found the little nibble of her clit with his thumb.

“Roberto…” Kendrix moaned and her hand tightened convulsively around his shaft.

“Say daddy,” Roberto groaned. “Call me daddy.”

“Daddy…”