Kash
SHIT . . .
When I heard Alec’s tired little voice this morning calling for Eden from his bedroom, I wanted nothing more than for him to come out and see me standing there in his house.
I wanted to see the excitement in his eyes that’s always there whenever he sees me show up at my sister’s house for him.
It fucking hurt that I couldn’t let him know I was there. I threw on my hood as if that would somehow stop him from noticing me if he were to walk into the living room.
Truthfully, I knew Alec would know it was me no matter what. The kid has been around me far too many times to not notice this old hoodie I wear.
But I did it for Eden’s sake. I knew how much it would hurt her if she found out that way. Alec rushing over to me, calling me Hunter would fuck with Eden’s head, making her lose all trust for me.
That’s the last thing I want to happen. I know now more than ever that I need to have that talk with Eden and soon. If I’m not the one to tell her, it can ruin everything we’ve built over the last nine days.
The thought causes my chest to ache.
I care about Eden more than I’ve ever cared about a woman before. Some may say I’m an idiot for falling so quickly, but sometimes the fall happens so damn fast that you don’t even know until you’ve already fallen.
And after falling asleep with Eden in my arms last night, getting to feel how fucking good it was to have her let go around me and allow her walls to come down; I know without a doubt that I’ll never get over that feeling for as long as I live.
The way her small body melted into my arms, tangled up in me as if I was her safe haven had my heart beating, making me feel more alive than ever. I want that feeling every damn day.
I want to be her safety; the one she can come to when she needs comfort and protection from everything bad in this fucked up world.
I want to be that for her and Alec.
That’s exactly why I set up dinner plans for tomorrow with Styx and Meadow. I want her to see what it’s like to be a part of my life. I want to know what that feels like before I break the truth to her and possibly push her away.
I’m a selfish asshole for not telling her in the first place. I know that and I hate myself for it.
But when it comes to a woman like Eden, you do stupid things sometimes in fear of losing something that was probably too good for you to hold onto in the first place.
“Fuuuuck!” I run my hands through my sweaty hair and step out of my truck.
That’s when I notice the same black car that was parked in front of Eden’s house last night, now parked across the street.
Keeping my gaze on the sports car, I pull out a cigarette and lean against my truck, letting it known that I see them.
It’s not until I’m half-way through my cigarette that the car finally pulls out of the parking lot across the street and slowly drives past me, giving me a clear view of Knight in the passenger seat.
He flexes his jaw, staring me up and down, making it pretty fucking aware that he’s sizing me up.
I take one last drag off my cigarette and smirk, before flicking it toward the street, letting him know he doesn’t intimidate me.
Like I told Eden; I’m not going anywhere.
He wants a fight and that’s exactly what he’s getting in six days. I just have one more fight to get me to that spot.
This shit is happening when we’re both prepared and ready to go head to head. He just doesn’t know it yet.
Pushing my hood back, I give the little car one last look before heading toward the door. From what Riley told me before, Knight isn’t allowed here anymore, due to him making a huge scene once when Eden was working.
Riley had to push him out the door and make it clear he’s not to step foot into the parlor again.
Good to know the son of a bitch is staying off the property at least. He’s already fucking with the woman I care about. He fucks with family and he’s for sure dead.
Riley immediately looks up from the computer and gives me a surprised look when I step inside. “What happened to your face?”
I shrug and walk up to the counter. “I don’t know what you’re talking about?” I smile when she does. “Styx happened to my face. Him being a good friend and all.”
“Alriiiight.”
I grab her head and kiss it, before rushing past her and down the hall.
“She has a client in ten minutes, Kash!”
“Good to know!” I yell back.
I catch her shaking her head, right before I reach Eden’s room and push the door open.
Before Eden can manage to say anything about me showing up unannounced, I stalk inside and pick her up, setting her on top of the table.
With a small growl, I wrap my hand into the back of her hair and press my lips against hers, kissing her hard and deep.
My heart flutters in my chest the moment her tongue swirls around mine and she moans into my mouth.
Fuck, this woman does things to me I can’t explain.
“Kash,” she breathes against my lips. “I have a client soon.”
I smile against her lips and run my thumbs over her cheekbones. “I know . . .” I press my body further into hers, making my erection known. “Cancel it.”
She digs her nails into my arms and closes her eyes, most likely fighting her need for me to take her. “I wish it was that easy, Kash.”
Pushing her further onto the table, I climb above her and settle my body between her legs. I slowly run my hands up her sides, before reaching up to grab her throat.
I see the excitement in her eyes at the idea of me being rough with her and I love it. She’s no longer holding back with me.
Keeping my hand on her throat, I grind my body into hers and lean in to bite her bottom lip. “Are you sure it’s too late to cancel? Fuuuuck me, Eden. I want to rip your clothes off and fuck you against the wall.”
She lets out another little moan, enjoying the feel of me between her legs, before she finally slaps my chest and smiles. “Dammit, Kash. You’re good. Really damn good, but my client is most likely checking in right now. I can’t cancel with her right in the lobby.”
I growl against her lips, before kissing her one last time and stepping down off the table. “I want to do something with you tomorrow. Can I have you for a few hours?”
She smiles as I help her back down to her feet. “Depends . . . what do you want me for?”
I grab her waist and pull her against me, wanting to feel her close to me for as long as possible, before I have to leave her until tomorrow. “Styx hates double dates and his woman wants us all to go on one. Help me annoy him and then spend a little alone time with me after. You in?”
“Styx . . .” she kisses my face. “The one that messed up this handsome face of yours?”
I nod. “Yup.”
“I think I’m up for annoying him.” She smiles against my lips. “I’ll have my father come by for a few hours. Alec’s been wanting to show him his new room set up.”
“Perfect.” I cup her face and kiss her, causing her to moan against my lips and wrap her arms around my neck.
“Kash . . . you should . . .” I kiss her again, making it hard for her to get her words out. “Dammit . . . you’re making this hard.”
Smirking, I grab her hand and lower it down my body and down to my hard cock. “Like this?”
She nods her head and rubs me through my pants, her breathing picking up. “Mmmhmmm . . . exactly like this.”
Locking eyes with hers, I back her against the wall and pick her up, wrapping her legs around my waist.
“Maybe it’s not too late,” she breathes. “Maybe they’re not here yet . . .”
I’m just about to reach over and lock the door, when someone knocks on it, scaring the shit out of Eden.
She jumps out of my arms and quickly fixes herself, fighting to catch her breath. “Shit . . . Shit . . .”
I push down on my erection and growl under my breath, sexually frustrated. “Fuck. Looks like they’re here.”
We both smile as she fixes her hair and splashes a little water on her face to cool off.
“I’ll text you later with a time for tomorrow.” I grab the back of her head and kiss her one last time, hating the fact that I have to leave her now.
“I so hate you right now,” she says against my lips.
“But you’ll love me later . . .”
I open the door and smile when some pretty brunette looks me up and down and then shoots her attention over to Eden who is still looking hot and bothered.
“Very nice . . . talk about being lucky.”
I can practically feel her eyes burning into my backside as I walk down the hall.
Riley immediately laughs when she notices the look of disappointment on my face. “Sorry. I held her off for as long as I could. She’s really damn annoying so I had to let her go.”
“Thanks,” I say sarcastically. “Still love you though.”
“Love you too, punk.” She stands up and fixes my hair. “When is your next fight before the big one?”
“Tomorrow night.”
She pushes my shoulder. “Good luck, babe.”
“I won’t need it.” I grin and walk outside, looking to see if Knight is anywhere around.
The asshole’s lucky he’s not . . .