~Benny~“Benny!” Liam’s anxious voice echoed above the discord of the wharf, the waves, the breeze, and my wild beating heart.I held tight to Kai, not lifting my face from his chest. It was my safe place, his arms around me, but I was pulled away from him and another man embraced me.Liam. His heart knocks against my chest. My hands dropped to my side as he enveloped me in his embrace.Over his shoulder, Kai doesn’t look pleased either.‘Why did you let me go?’ my eyes asked.‘Because you are not mine to keep,’ his eyes replied, his jaw tight.Justine ran into him. Her weight didn’t even phase him. He remained frozen, stiff as a pole, as she buried her face on his chest and curled her arms around his waist.I watched in silence, lifting my gaze to his. ‘You are my keeper, keep me.’He closed his eyes, taking a deep breath. When those gray eyes met mine again, the determination in them could burn a meadow in spring. ‘You don’t know what you are asking.’I shook my head. ‘I want you to
Hi lovelies, I decided to take the rest of this month off from updating Kai and Benny’s story. This decision wasn’t easy. I had to take into consideration the time, effort, and love you’ve already invested in these characters even if we are only at the beginning of their story. I know it’s cruel to leave you hanging like this, but I am going through health issues that I can’t go into details about right now. If things go as planned, updates will continue in October. And please don’t worry, I will be okay. It’s nothing incurable or anything, but I don’t want to burden you guys with my personal problems. I’m really sorry and thank you for understanding. xx 9.13.22
~Benny~ ‘I’m fine.’ ‘I’m okay.’ Justine asked me how I was six times through the drive back home; those were my redundant answers. ‘Home,’ I thought as Kai held the door open for me. It’s ironic how I consider this house my home. Where is home, anyway? It’s not the house nor the place where we live. It was my mother. Now that she’s out of my life, I am homeless. “Benny,” Kai gripped my arm. His hold was tight, but loose enough to give me a choice to pull away. I pulled away and took a deep breath, facing Kai. “Yeah?” I asked, putting on the smile I had perfected since the horror house. Dark gray eyes regarded me with an intensity that could melt glaciers. He didn’t speak. He just stared at me, scrutinizing me like I was an artifact in an auction. His gaze made me uncomfortable. I tucked my hair behind my ears, biting my lip. “I better go to bed-“ I gasped. He drew me in his arms, cocooning me with warmth. The stuffed monkey I got from the booth fell beside my feet. “Kai…” I b
~Benny~ The sand slipped between the gaps in my toes. Without proper running shoes, I was forced to run barefoot on the beach side. The moon cast pale gray light on the coast. Heaving a huge breath, I paused, bending forward with my hands on my knees. My toes touch the wet sand where the waves lap the beach. I couldn’t sleep. Memories of Kai and I kept me tossing and turning in my bed for days. It was past midnight. Apart from the crashing waters and the soft wisp of ocean breeze sweeping my hair, it was an eerie silence. Sighing, I extended to my full height. I need to get my focus together. I don’t even know if I remembered a memory or a fantasy. Kai is hot, sexy, and a real fantasy for women. Any woman with eyes would find him attractive. But everything was too vivid to be a product of my mind. Then I remember our conversation in his bedroom. The difference between his story and what I remember confuses the hell out of me. ‘Did Kai lie to me?’ Shaking my head, my thoughts dri
~Benny~Inside the bathroom, I stared at my reflection. Dark circles framed my eyes, the result of my sleepless nights. My hands, gripping the edge of the counter, kept trembling. My skin was as pale as paper. I nibbled my lip, hoping to draw some colors back to it.There was no use in hiding my fear from Kai. I asked him to wait in my room while I freshened up. I don’t want to be alone.‘Will he stay with me for the night? What about tomorrow? Can I ask that from him?’I pulled the white robe closer to my body, tightened the belt, and stepped out of the bathroom. The bedside lamp cast pale warm light inside the room. Kai stood by the French door, peeking at the gaps in the thick light green drapes.He offered a gentle smile. “Hey.”“Hi.” I sat on the edge of the bed, rubbing my arms. It was room temperature, but my toes were as cold as ice. I rubbed my feet together, providing much-needed warmth. “Thank you for waiting.”He nodded, closing the curtains. “Don’t worry about it. Listen,
~Benny~Sinful promises, primal need, and everything in between swirled in Kai’s gray eyes. My body hummed with need as I tugged his shirt over his head, tossing the fabric away. I bit my lip, my dainty hands mapping each ridge and hill of sinewy muscles.Kai watched me with hooded eyes, questioning.“Please,” I beseech, imploring him to give me what I want. I want to feel anything but these nagging fears in the pit of my belly. And at this moment, my body’s buzzing need was the only thing I could focus on. “Please… Kai.”This isn’t like the patio. I have no alcohol in my system. This is me offering myself to this man.Kai gently pressed our mouths together. He swiped his tongue across my lips, asking for entry, and I gave in. His searching tongue found mine, teasing me with delicate and playful strokes. The buzz in my belly amplified as his hand wandered, undoing the belt holding my robe together.He considered me in the light, pushing himself up. He guided the robe down my shoulder.
~Kai~ Benny snuggled closer to me. Her naked body, warm and smooth, kept my own awake. I badly want to jerk off or at least get under a cold shower. But Benny had one arm draped over my chest, legs tangled with mine, and kept me in place. Her cheeks lay on my bare chest, and her breath tickled the hair on my chest. Don’t even get me started with how good she smelled. She smelled of sex, something sweet, and everything unholy. I waited for her to fall deeper into her slumber before gently untangling our limbs. ‘What the fuck am I doing?’ Sitting at the edge of the bed, I stared at her naked form and lifted the covers to her chest. ‘I don’t fucking know.’ Benny is a demilitarized zone, and I set my head willingly for the guillotine by touching her. Klaus was the executioner. I closed my eyes and rubbed a hand over my face. I could see Klaus’ burning gaze once he found out I touched Benny. He’s like a brother to me, but Benny is practically the princess of the Martinelli clan. A lo
~Benny~ Surprise crossed Kai’s face. His gray eyes, dark and dilated, narrowed to slits as he peered down at me. “Are you messing with me, Princess?” he growled. His voice was raw with arousal, and his cock jerked in my hands. I glanced down at it, fascinated by its beauty. My fingers could hardly wrap around its girth. All eight inches of meaty and veiny length. I know my body would stretch once we do the deed, but would it hurt? I shivered at the thought. My insides throbbed from the memories of his fingers moving in and out of me. It was so good. He was so good to me, and I wanted to do the same. “I don’t know what you mean. You have to tell me what you want.” I looked up at him innocently, smirked, and moved to take him into my mouth again. Kai groaned, fisted my hair, and kept me from doing so. “Ah!” His eyes were so dark they were almost black. “Don’t play games with me. You know what I want.” My eyes watered. If only he knew I was only doing a scene I read in a romance n