“It’s very nice to meet you, sir.”
“Lindsay it is a pleasure. I’ve heard a lot of wonderful things about you.” She smiled her sweet smile at his dad and shook his hand. “I hate to steal him away, but they are swearing you in to start the night’s events.”
Kyle pecked a kiss to Lindsay’s cheek and turned to his mom. “Please don’t say anything to embarrass me.”
“Would I do that?” She faked innocence, and Kyle groaned. As he walked away with his dad, he could see his mom lean over to say something to Lindsay that made her giggle; nothing good could come of leaving them alone together.
The Superintendent gave a speech and introduced everyone to start the night. Kyle stood at the front of the room and repeated what he was supposed to, and was given his new Lieutenant patch and everyone applauded. He walked back to his table, shaking hands as he went.
“God I’m glad that’s over.”
“You looked so handsome up there. I’m so proud of you.” His mom wiped away tears with a napkin and took a sip of her water.
“I am too; you are going to make a great Lieutenant.” He sat down next to Lindsay and put his arm around her shoulders. He was tracing the strap of her dress on her shoulder and felt her shiver. Good, at least he wouldn’t be the only one suffering tonight.
“Thank you both.” A few more awards were given, and then it was time to eat. He and Lindsay filled their plates and returned to the table, where his dad had finally joined them along with a few other couples. They ate dinner while the same stories Kyle had heard his whole career were retold.
The waiters came around collecting the dirty dishes, and the band started playing soft music. Lindsay hadn’t said much through dinner, and he wanted a chance to talk to her away from his parents.
“Would you like to dance?” She seemed surprised by his question, but placed her hand in his. They weaved through the tables to get to the dance floor and he pulled her close to him as they started to sway.
“So far this is my favorite part of the night.” She laid her head on his chest and exhaled.
“Mine too.” Kyle could see his parents watching them from the table, with smiles on their faces, and he smiled back; tonight was perfect.
“Are you having a good time?” Lindsay pulled her head away from his chest and he almost forgot how to breathe.
“Yes, it has been amazing. Your mom is very sweet, and I can tell she cares deeply about you.”
“What did she say? She didn’t harass you with questions did she?” Lindsay rested her head on him once again before answering.
“No, she just wanted to make sure I didn’t hold your playboy past against you. She told me her theory for why you were that way.” Kyle could only imagine the things his mom had come up with.
“And why is that, according to her?”
“She thinks you didn’t want anyone to get too close in case you didn’t come home from work one day.” They stopped swaying and Kyle just held onto Lindsay. He had never come right out and said those words, but his mom had obviously known.
“She’s a very smart woman. I’ve seen the sadness in her eyes when my dad is at work. Sometimes it’s because of the amount of hours he works, but I know it’s because she’s worried too.” Lindsay removed her arms from around his neck and placed a hand over his heart.
“You can’t let fear rule your life, I should know. It’s no way to live.”
“Being with you has shown me that it’s worth the risk. I can only hope you feel the same way.”
“You are going to be around for a very long time, but even if you died tomorrow I wouldn’t regret a single second of us being together.” Lindsay’s words warmed his heart, and Kyle had never wanted to make love to someone as desperately as he did at this very second.
The desire reflected in Lindsay’s eyes was Kyle’s undoing. “Let’s go.”
Lindsay was practically running to keep up with him as they headed back to their table. He picked up her purse and handed it to her. “Where are you going in such a hurry?”
“Lindsay isn’t feeling well; I’m going to take her home.” He knew it was wrong to lie to his mom, but right now he didn’t care.
“Oh, I hope it’s nothing serious dear.” Lindsay shook her head no, but thankfully didn’t say anything more. “Kyle make sure you call me tomorrow so I know Lindsay here is okay.”
A quick hug with his mom and hand shake to his dad, and Kyle was once again dragging Lindsay behind him toward the door. When they made it to the lobby Kyle, being mindful of her short dress, scooped her up into his arms and sprinted to the truck.
“You are insane; I can’t believe you just lied to your parents like that. I didn’t know what to say. Give me some warning next time.”
“There was no time. We had to leave or I was going to throw you on the nearest table and have my way with you.” Lindsay stared at him in shock, and then the shock morphed into pure unadulterated lust.
“Hurry”
They finally got to his truck, and he didn’t even bother going to the passenger side. Opening the driver side door, he climbed in still holding Lindsay. Maneuvering her around the steering wheel, Kyle kept her next to him as he started the truck and peeled out of the parking lot.
He didn’t care how many traffic laws he broke on the way back to her place, he was going to make the ten minute drive in five.
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Chapter 17
Lindsay held tight to the seat as Kyle drove like a maniac back to Spring Towers. The closer they got, the more the butterflies in her stomach took flight. He was finally going to give them what they both wanted, and she was more than ready.
Kyle whipped the truck into the parking lot so fast, Lindsay was surprised two of the wheels didn’t come off the ground. He parked the truck almost sideways in a spot and threw it in park.
“Were you Evil Knievel in another life?” He didn’t answer as he got out of the truck. She had just gotten her legs over the side of the seat, when Kyle nudged them apart and stepped between them.
“I need to taste you.” She didn’t have time to respond, as he captured her mouth in what could only be described as a kiss of desperation. Lindsay melted into the embrace, and all the butterflies disappeared. They were quickly replaced by need; a need that couldn’t be taken care of in the parking lot in front of her apartment.
“Apartment” was the only word she got out, but that’s all Kyle needed, because he picked her up and once again took off running.
“How do you do that?”
“Do what?” His words were said between clenched teeth. They had reached the stairs and he was taking them two at a time.
“Run with me in your arms and not even break a sweat.” She brought her purse up to retrieve her keys and he turned so she could reach the lock. She had just clicked the lock over and pushed the door open when he answered.
“Thank the job. I carry heavier things than your tiny body up and down ladders all the time. Now” Kyle moved inside the apartment and kicked the door closed. “would you like to further discuss my stamina, or can I just strip you naked and show you how good it is?”
His question made her mouth go dry, and another flood of arousal dampened her panties even more than they already were. Instead of answering, she started unbuttoning his jacket as Kyle walked them through the apartment to her bedroom.
“Are you sure?”
“What!?!” Lindsay grabbed each side of his face and pulled it to within an inch of hers. “I’m not a china doll, I will not break so stop being so God damn gentle and concerned. I want you and I want you now.”
“I love how bossy you are in bed.” He removed his face from her hands and tried to lay her on the bed, but Lindsay was tired of waiting. She pulled at his jacket to bring him with her, but he only laughed and stood up beside the bed.
“I’m not going anywhere, sweetheart. I just want to take my jacket and pants off before you rip them off of me.” Lindsay wanted to argue, but knew s
he was close to doing just that. As quickly as he could, Kyle unbuttoned his jacket and shirt the rest of the way. His pants were next and Lindsay could only stare at the gorgeous specimen of nearly naked man in front of her.
“I think you’re even sexier than the last time I saw your amazing body.”
“You’re good for my ego.” Kyle stood between her legs and lifted one in front of him. He removed one heel and then did the same with the other.
“Your ego is fine, along with the rest of you.” He placed a kiss to the inside of her knee and another above that one. When he reached the bottom of her dress, Lindsay knew what she was going to have to do.
“I’m in my boxers and you’re fully clothed, this seems unfair.” He gave her a sexy smirk and Lindsay rose up to lean on her elbows. If she was really serious about getting her life back, being naked in front of her boyfriend was going to have to be part of that.
“Switch me spots.” Kyle gave her a curious look, but did as she asked. He sat on the edge of the bed and helped her get down. Standing with her back to him, Lindsay took the ends of the bow and slowly pulled it apart. When there was nothing more covering the zipper, she peered over her shoulder.
“Unzip me.” She felt his hands tremble as he did what she asked. She was still holding the front of the dress up as she faced him again. One look in his eyes and Lindsay found what she was looking for, and let go of the dress. It pooled around her feet and she was left in only her bra and panties.
“Wow.” Lindsay forced herself not to hide as he ran his eyes up and down her body.
“Better?” She tried to smile, but the butterflies were back. She could feel her scar pulse, and it felt like it had a huge neon sign pointing to it saying ‘look at me.’
“Much.” Kyle ran is hand from the middle of her chest, under each breast and stopped to trace the length of her scar.
“Please don’t.” He didn’t back off though. Instead, Kyle leaned forward and kissed all three inches of the raised skin.
“Lindsay, I want you. And this” he ran his finger over the scar again “doesn’t make that want any less.” She could see the truth in his eyes and let all the insecurities go.
“I’ll shut up now.” He encircled her hips with his arms and lifted her off the floor. Lindsay giggled as he flipped her onto her back and moved over her.
“My legs are going to forget how to work around you.” He was holding his body away from hers and staring down at her nearly naked body.
“Good, we can spend all our time lying down then.”
“I like the sound of that.” Lindsay grabbed one side of his boxers and snapped it against his hip. “These are a problem.” As gracefully as he could, Kyle shimmied out of his underwear and kicked them to the floor.
Feeling bolder than ever, Lindsay palmed the thick cock between his legs, and gave it a few strokes. He hissed and closed his eyes. “That’s so good.”
Taking that as permission to keep going, Lindsay stroked up one more time and swiped her finger over the head. A drop of pre cum had beaded around the slit and she brought her finger to her lips to lick it clean.
“Hold that thought.” Kyle lunged off the bed and was frantically searching his pants; Lindsay was amused as she watched him.
“What are you looking for?” After a few more frantic shakes and he seemed to find whatever it was he was looking for.
“Ah ha” Kyle held up a condom and Lindsay blushed. She hadn’t even been thinking about protection. All she had been thinking about was getting Kyle inside of her. The sound of the foil packet opening made Lindsay remove her bra and panties as she watched him roll on the condom.
He came back to the bed and moved her to the center, before he positioned the head of his cock at her entrance. “You tasting me on your fingers almost sent me over the edge. We’ve already waited too long; I need to be inside you.”
“Make love to me Kyle.” His arms were quivering as he nudged her entrance once, twice and then finally sank into her body. He paused halfway for her adjust to his size, and Lindsay had never felt so full. A whimper slipped past her lips and Kyle’s concern was clear.
“Am I hurting you?” She hated that that one question caused her to get choked up, but she pushed past the clog in her throat and shook her head.
“No it’s just been a while, but it’s getting better. Please don’t stop. Take me like I know you want to.” Kyle thrust until he was buried to the hilt.
“I don’t want to this to be over too soon, but you feel too good around me.” Lindsay rolled her pelvis up to meet his next thrust and he brushed over her clit. Two more thrusts and Lindsay’s body trembled.
“I’m right there with you. Let go, give us both what we want.” Kyle growled in her ear and began moving his hips uncontrollably. Her climax hit her so fast that she couldn’t hold in her scream of pleasure.
Kyle roared and stilled above her a few moments later, and the pulsing of his cock made another orgasm overtake her body. He collapsed onto the bed beside her, and Lindsay was pretty sure she was paralyzed. The bed dipped and she watched Kyle take care of the condom and toss it on the floor.
“I’ll get that in a minute when I can get my body moving again.”
“That was unbelievable.” Kyle slid his hand into hers and intertwined their fingers.
“You were incredible. The look on your face when you come is every man’s fantasy come to life.”
“I’ve never had two orgasms during sex; it kind of frightened me for a second.” Kyle’s booming laughter made her smile.
“I’ll be sure to make that happen again soon, but right now I would like nothing more than to take a shower with you.”
“The shower is really far away.” Kyle rolled off the bed and extended his hand down to her, but she still couldn’t move.
“I could always carry you.” He winked and she rolled her eyes.
“No I think I can manage, thank you.” Getting her feet on the ground, she was surprised when they only shook a little bit. Once inside the shower, Kyle soaped up his hands and cleaned every inch of her body.
“All my showers will be boring after this one.” Lindsay teased and he kissed behind her ear and bit down on her earlobe.
“If I didn’t think you were sore from what we just did, I would bend you over and show you exactly how fun showers can be.” Lindsay rubbed enticingly against Kyle’s hardening member and wiggled her eyebrows at him.
“What if I want you to?” His muttered ‘fuck’ made her laugh.
“You are going to be the death of me.” He turned the water off and stepped out. She was disappointed, but knew he was probably right. They both dried off and went back to her room.
Kyle had slipped his underwear back on and climbed into bed, and Lindsay put on a pair of panties and nothing else. Just because he was right, didn’t mean she wouldn’t make him suffer for turning her down. There was a Cheshire cat grin across her face as she crawled into bed.
“I know what you’re doing.” Kyle wrapped her in his arms, and Lindsay snuggled closer.
“Whatever do you mean?” Lindsay yawned and Kyle laughed.
“See, you’re too tired for another round anyway. Go to sleep, we have all the time in the world.” She wanted to argue, but what was the point. She was tired, and he obviously wasn’t going to give in.
Lindsay lay there, being lulled to sleep by the steady rise and fall of Kyle’s chest. “Thank you for tonight.”
“It was my pleasure, Red.” The words were on the tip of her tongue, the ones that would make all of this real, but fear made Lindsay hold them back.
“Sweet dreams, Kyle.”
“Goodnight baby”
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The next morning, the smell of something sweet cooking woke Lindsay from her already delicious dreams. Wondering what Kyle could possibly be making, she got out of bed to grab her robe. Trying to put her robe on and walk at the same time, Lindsay missed the small object lying in the middle of the floor and her foot la
nded on top of it.
“Ow, what the hell?” The pain in her foot subsiding, she looked around the floor to see what she could have possibly stepped on. A small brown box was the only thing on the floor, and her palms started sweating as she picked it up. Cautiously, Lindsay opened the box and sank the rest of the way to the floor. Sparkling back at her was a ring, but not just any ring. This ring had a diamond in the middle and was circled by much smaller ones.
Why was there an engagement ring in her bedroom? She closed the box and tried to think quickly. This was all too fast. They had only been seeing each other a short time, and she was just starting to adjust to all of the newness. Why would he put this kind of pressure on her?
Lindsay heard footsteps in the hallway and wanted those questions answered right now. Kyle came into the room and saw her on the floor.
“I thought I heard you in here. What are you doing on the floor?” She held out the box on an unsteady hand and all color drained from Kyle’s face.
“W-Where did you find that?” His hand patted his pants pocket and he muttered “Shit” under his breath. Lindsay peeled herself off the floor and tossed the box to him. She tried to storm past him, but Kyle stepped in front of her.
“Lindsay wait, don’t be mad. I didn’t mean for you to see it. It must have fallen out of my pocket last night when I was looking for the condom.”
“You didn’t mean for me to see it? So you weren’t planning on asking me to marry you?” She gave him a look that dared him to lie.
“No, I mean yes, but I hadn’t decided when I was going to ask you. Damn it, why are you so mad? This is supposed to be a good thing.”
“Why? Because for all your talk about going slow and not pushing me too fast, that ring says differently.”
“Just because I propose doesn’t mean we have to get married tomorrow.” Kyle came toward her, but she took a step back.
“Lindsay, I love you.” He had never said that to her before and Lindsay shook her head no. How could he love her when she was still such a wreck?
“Yes, I do. I know this is fast and you are scared, but I love you more than I’ve ever loved anyone. There is no one else I want to be with and that is why I bought the ring.” There was a catch in his voice and it all became too much for her.