Chapter Twenty-Two
Alissa
December 24, Sunday Afternoon
I glanced up from my laptop screen feeling a little confused when there was a knock at the door. Elle was out with Brad, and as far as I knew, everyone else was back at home celebrating the holidays with their families, so I wasn’t expecting anyone.
“Who’s there?” I called out cautiously. I wasn’t usually one to worry about crime, but I knew there was a rise of it in the holidays and didn’t want my naivety to be my downfall. I glanced around for something that I could use as a weapon, but nothing immediately caught my attention. “Who is it?”
“It’s lunch,” a gruff male voice replied.
“But I didn’t order anything.”
Go away, go away, go away. My heart hammered, I felt terror zinging all over my body.
“It’s me.” Suddenly, I realized it was Cade calling through the door. My shoulders sagged, and I let out a deep breath of air. Thank God, Cade I could deal with. “I was trying to be cute. I can’t believe you ruined that.”
“You’re just lucky I didn’t find a weapon,” I gasped. “I thought you were a criminal.”
I swung the door open and saw him there with sandwiches wrapped up. In his thick sweater and jeans, he looked utterly adorable, instantly bringing a bright smile to my face. My pulse rate flew up like crazy, and all I wanted to do was hug him. I knew that I’d missed him, but I didn’t realize just how much.
“What’s all this about?” I asked curiously as I leaned my body against the doorframe. “I thought I wasn’t seeing you until tomorrow.”
“No, I know. I’m not supposed to be here, but I was at home all alone, just thinking about you, and I suddenly realized that I couldn’t wait that long. I’m glad you’re in, though; as I walked up the stairs with the bagged lunch, I knew I’d look foolish if you weren’t here.”
“Oh well, come in. Since you have food, I can’t exactly turn you away, can I? Maybe I’ll do the same for you one day...” As that statement left my lips, I suddenly realized that I hadn’t ever been to Cade’s home. “Although you’re very secretive about where you live, so I wouldn’t be able to find you.”
“Oh right, I just haven’t had you over because I’m in the middle of moving.” The way he bristled made me think he wasn't totally honest with me, but why would he lie? “As soon as I’m all settled, I’ll bring you round, of course.”
That statement left me with a choice: I could either demand more information from him, or I could trust him. As Cade, grinned and handed me my lunch, I decided to leave it for now. If he were hiding something, it would surely come out eventually.
We sat down and ate in silence, but every so often, we shared cute little looks which made my heart flutter like crazy. I hadn’t ever felt this weird teenage crush type of feeling before, and it was amazing. It made me feel light and free like I was soaring higher than air.
“I still feel bad about not getting you a Christmas gift,” I blurted out without really thinking. It wasn’t exactly like I could afford one. “It’s going to be weird not giving you anything tomorrow.”
“I don’t want anything from you, honestly. I told you not to get me anything, and I really meant it.”
The look he gave me lit me up inside. This surprise visit was incredible; I was so glad that he’d decided to do it. I felt special, I felt adored, and it made me feel like he was thinking about me when we weren’t together, just like I was him. There was something very straightforward about Cade, something that made me feel safe... Which was why I said the next thing that came out of my mouth.
“Okay, if there’s no present tomorrow, then maybe I can give you something today.”
I leaped up, and I whipped off my top, trying to act more like a sexual vixen than I ever had done before. I wanted to be vulnerable with Cade, I wanted him to see the side of me I usually shut off from the world, but it was hard. My face flamed, and I suddenly felt awkward as I stood there with my pale skin glowing at him. Then, I glanced down and spotted my slightly bobbly, white bra, which was the least sexy thing ever.
I needed to take this moment back. I wanted to wrap my hands around myself and to hide away from the world – but it was too late now.
“Well, I do have to get home in a bit to sort things out for tomorrow.” My heart sunk as Cade’s words cut deep. The first time I had ever tried to seduce anyone, and he was rejecting me. “But, since you’re there looking so cute, I cannot resist.”
With that, he jumped up from his seat and enveloped me in his arms. He wrapped me up and warmed my body intensely. Then he brought his lips down to mine and kissed me in that special, zinging way. Sparks flew everywhere, and my knees could barely hold up my weight anymore.
“Is your roommate coming back anytime soon?” he gasped into my mouth. “Do we need to hide away in your bedroom?”
I wanted to, just for the protection of it because the idea of having sex in my front room felt far too naughty...but there was something utterly delicious about that concept. “No, she’s not coming back anytime soon...”
Cade lifted me from my feet as if I weighed nothing and carried me over to the dining room table. I wrapped my legs tightly around his waist, giving me a wonderful feeling of how turned on he was for me. My fingers itched with the need to touch him. Last time, I didn’t go through with it, I let fear get the better of me. But this time, I wouldn’t. I wanted to know how he’d feel in my hand. My stomach twisted itself up in excitable knots at the mere idea of touching him.
As my butt crashed against the table, Cade’s fingers crept around my back and unhooked my bra causing it to flutter to the ground. My plans fell to one side for the moment. He kissed my hard as he ran his hands down my body all the way to my breasts. He squeezed lightly before flicking his thumbs over my very hard nipples, sending my head lolling to one side in sheer desire.
His mouth moved down my face, and his knees sagged as he got down towards my breasts. As his lips and his tongue connected with me, I felt like I was on my way to Heaven. Who knew that my nipples could make me feel so incredible? I certainly didn’t!
“Oh God, Cade,” I groaned loudly. “You have no idea what you’re doing to me right now.”
I tugged him back up to me and kissed him passionately while running my hands over his taut, muscular stomach. He had such a phenomenal body, one that was too dangerous to be real, and slowly, I moved my hand down towards his underwear. My heart thumped painfully, nerves burst through my body, I was utterly petrified... But I was also excited.
“Oh, Alissa.” As Cade moaned my name, I knew he liked what I was doing. He could tell where my hand was headed. “Oh, fuck.”
I dipped my hand in and brushed against a thick, throbbing erection. Instantly, a warmth filled my chest, the pulse intensified in my underwear, and I needed to go further. I pushed his jeans out of the way and finally felt him between my fingers. The sensation made me powerful and sexy, and I wanted more of that. It was the first time I’d felt in control of anything in a very long time.
“Oh, shit.” Cade’s groans grew louder as I ran my hand up and down his thick length. I explored his shaft and even flicked my thumb over his tip. “Fuck, Alissa.”
He growled, sounding aggressive, which I liked. I brought him closer to me until he was teasing my entrance. The need to have him inside of me once more was overwhelming, and I could feel an aggression building up inside of me, too. It made me feel like I was alive and wild.
“I need you,” I rasped loudly. “I want you again.”
“You want me to what, baby?” he whispered into my ear, causing his breath to tickle my neck. “What do you want me to do? Say it. I want you to say it.”
I gulped. I needed to forget myself for the moment; I needed just to be brave. If I didn’t, Cade might change his mind about me and go back home. I certainly didn’t want to be left in a terribly sexually-frustrated state. That would send me insane.
“Come on, baby. I know you can do it. Tell me what you want. I want to hear you say it.”
If he wanted me to, I needed to try. I had to let him see that I was willing to open myself up for him. “I want you to fuck me,” I burst out, practically screaming gleefully. “I want you inside of me so damn badly.”
He grabbed hold of the shorts I was wearing, hooking his fingers through the outside of my panties at the same time, and pulled them slowly downwards with his eyes fixed on mine the entire time. As I lost myself in his deep pools, I felt like I was truly special. Somehow, when Cade looked at me in that loving way, I felt like I could take on the world.
As Cade slipped himself inside of me, I pulled his top over his head so I could press my bare skin up against his. This encounter was sexy and risky, but I wanted to feel close to him. I wrapped my arms tightly around him and pressed myself into his boiling hot skin. This incredible man was so strong, so large; he made me feel very delicate and feminine, which I adored.
“Oh God,” I panted as he thrust hard into me. “Cade!”
Where I sat on the table, he hit all the right spots, which meant the beautiful, blissful feeling was already started to swell inside of me. It was huge and hot, making me flush all over. My skin was on fire, as was my stomach. Cade had me feeling everything all at once.
“This is the best surprise ever.”
Without him showing up, it would have been just another boring day. Now, I had everything. I had him, and that was perfect.
It was growing, I could feel the pleasure rolling right through me, and I never wanted it to end. I clung deep to Cade; I grabbed onto him as if he was the only thing keeping me steady.
“Oh fuck!”
The pleasure swallowed me whole, and I fell willingly into it. I fell back onto the table and lay there, allowing Cade to see every damn inch of me as he slid into me over and over again. He grabbed onto the table edge to keep himself upright as he increased the intensity of his thrusts. My back arched, my legs twisted, my head spun so quickly that I didn’t even know where I was anymore. I had absolutely no control over myself at all, and I loved it. I felt free.