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She must sense my inner turmoil because she takes a step closer to me and says softly, "Kenneth, I heard there was some commotion at the networking dinner tonight. I'm sorry if I've caused any trouble between you and Devin. I didn't mean for any of this to happen."
"It's not your fault," I reply, shaking my head. "Devin is just jealous. He can't stand the fact that I have feelings for you."
Kasey's eyes widened in surprise, and I realize my mistake. I hadn't meant to reveal my feelings for her like this, but now the cat's out of the bag. I brace myself for her reaction.
To my surprise, Kasey smiles, and she takes my hand. "I have feelings for you too, Kenneth," Her voice is full of affection. "I've been trying to fight it, but I can't anymore. I want to be with you."
Fierce hunger ripples through me, and I pull her into my arms, holding her tightly. I feel like I'm on top of the world, and for once, all the chaos in my head fades away. In this moment, it's just me and Kasey, and nothing else matters.
We stand there on the beach, wrapped in each other's arms, and I know that my life will never be the same again. Kasey has taken my heart, and I'm powerless to resist her. I have bent the world to my will for so long, conquering challenge after challenge in my rise to the top, but this little woman has undone me.
I take a deep breath and steel myself for what's to come. If we’re going to be honest with each other, I know I need to tell Kasey what I heard Devin telling others, even though I don't want to hurt her. But it's better that she knows the truth, and I'll be there to protect her from Devin's lies and manipulation.
"Kasey," I cup her precious face in my hands, brushing my thumbs over her cheekbones before releasing her. "We need to talk."
Her face falls, and there’s fear and worry in her eyes. "What is it?" she asks, her voice barely above a whisper.
I take the time to choose my words carefully. "It's about Devin. As much as I don’t want to talk about my son, I overheard him talking to someone earlier. He said some things about you."
Her eyes widen and hurt and confusion pass across her face. "What did he say?" she asks, her voice trembling.
“That he knows we’ve been spending time together, and he believes you’re only using me as revenge to get back at him.” I have to rein in my fury and keep it far out of my tone so she doesn’t see how much his words bothered me.
Kasey's face crumples, and she looks like she's about to cry. "I would never do that."
There really was no doubt in me, but her words still settle my soul as I pull her into my embrace. "I know. I believe you."
She sniffs and wipes away her tears. "I can't believe he would say something like that. I know he’s a jerk, but that’s a new low, even for him.”
"He's a liar and a manipulator," I say, my voice low and menacing. "I won't let him hurt you, Kasey. I'll always be here to protect you."
She looks up at me with gratitude and admiration in her eyes. "Thank you, Kenneth. I know this must be so hard for you, but I’m…well, I’m really glad I met you.”
I lean in and kiss her, my lips meeting hers in a tender, moonlit embrace. It feels like the world around us fades away, and it's just the two of us in that moment. When we separate, I touch my forehead to hers, whispering, “Stay the night with me. I want to show you just how much you affect me, sweet Kasey.”
Her green eyes go wide. “Do you mean…?”
The energy between us changes from affection to heated in the space of a single second, and when I touch her this time, gripping her hips, there is nothing sweet about it. “Yes. I’m going to make you mine.”
The walk back to the resort and the elevator ride up to my suite are taut with sexual tension. Kasey is almost vibrating from what I’m sure is a combination of nervousness and need, and I’m already hard as steel before we even make it back to the room.
I give her no time to be afraid now, sweeping her into my embrace and kissing her hard as soon as the door shuts behind us. She jumps in surprise but melts into my arms almost instantly, her tongue meeting mine in a dance that is becoming more and more familiar between the two of us.
My hands roam her curves while my mouth leaves hers and kisses a heated line from her jaw down her neck, sucking at her pulse point and feeling how quickly her heartbeat is racing under my lips.
Pacing myself is difficult, more so than I imagined, and I have to change things up before I push her too fast. Wordlessly, I pick her up, loving how heavy she’s breathing, and she wraps her arms around my neck.
Placing her on the edge of my bed, I take a single step back and start to undo the buttons of my shirt. “Touch me,” I demand. “Explore my body, Kasey. I want you to know me well by the time I’m inside you.”
Her eyes go wide, but she’s a brave girl, and after licking her lips and nibbling the bottom one a bit in thought, she slips two fingers under my belt loops and pulls me forward so I’m within easy reach. Kasey undoes my belt, then the buttons and the zipper while I finish removing my shirt. She’s seen me like this before, but it’s what’s under my briefs that is going to be brand new to her.
There’s the slightest tremor in her hands as she pushes my pants to the ground. I step out of them, and now she’s confronted with the length of my hard member, only separated by a single layer of fabric.
“Can I…?” she starts, and I pinch her chin between my thumb and forefinger, making her look at me.
“Anything you want, baby girl. Anything.”
She gulps and nods, fingers going beneath the waistband and slowly, so slowly, pulling my briefs down until my cock jumps out. I immediately grab it, stroking my length while she finishes undressing me until I’m totally bare for her.
