Love on Ice (Cannon City Series Book 2) (4 page)

They got into his Jeep and Kate sat with the box on her lap. She watched him from the corner of her eye. He stopped by the sidewalk in front of the house and pulled the brake on. He turned to her and put his hand on her cheek. She felt warmth come from his palm and covered his hand with hers. She closed her eyes.

“You are a mystery, Kate Beck. Will you skate with me again, soon?”

“Maybe.” She opened her eyes.

“Can I give you a good night kiss?”

She nodded and closed her eyes again. His lips brushed over hers lightly and she felt his tongue trace the line in her lips. She opened and his tongue swept over her teeth and touched the roof of her mouth. She put her hand on his cheek and ran her fingers through his hair. He sucked on her tongue and lips and then pulled her into a hug. He nuzzled against her neck and she felt his warm mouth kiss up to her ear. He lightly bit at her ear lobe.

“I have to go in, Jay.” She backed up and put her hands against his chest.

“I’ll see you tomorrow or later today, I guess. There’s a class at eleven o’clock.”

She nodded, but didn’t answer him. “Good night.” She grabbed her box and opened the door.

After she got into her apartment and locked the door, she slid down to the floor. She’d wanted to ask him in, but what did she have to offer? She didn’t even own a coffee maker. Her throat started to tighten and she felt tears well in her eyes. This was her life and whether she liked it or not - and right now she didn’t like it a whole lot - she’d have to accept this was the way it would be. If she started to tell him about her past and then just up and left, she’d be more broken than she’d ever been. Jay was such a nice man and she didn’t think he carried any mean bones in his body.

She set her box with the skates on the floor and brought her knees up under her chin. As much as she’d like to try a relationship, she couldn’t do it to him. She’d just have to stay away from the rink and not see him anymore.

Chapter Seven

  When Kate didn’t show up at the rink the next morning, Jay did some work and then got into his Jeep. It was Sunday and his employees could handle the rink for the day. He drove over to the house where Kate lived and parked along the road. He went up to the front door and rang the bell. An older lady answered and said Kate lived in the basement. Her door was at the back of the house. He went down the driveway, found the door and knocked.

When it opened, he smiled. She wore a pair of gray sweatpants and a navy blue hoodie. Her hair was in a pile on top of her head and she held a book in her hand. As far as he was concerned she looked great.

“Hi,” he said.

“Hi.”

He stared at her and looked at her beautiful blue eyes. “Do you wear contacts?”

“Ah, no.” She stared back at him.

He saw a questioning look form on her face. “Sorry, I just wondered if you’d like to go zip-lining? The park we were at yesterday has a whole bunch of lines and I called. They have a ton of openings today and I didn’t have to make a reservation.”

“I don’t think so. I’m a bit chicken about doing that kind of stuff. I’m not a risk-taker, but thanks.”

“How about a movie or something?” He realized he sounded desperate and wanted to kick himself around the block. “Look, I’m sorry. I said I wouldn’t be pushy. Let’s just pretend I didn’t show up at your door.” He turned and started up the drive.

“Jay?”

He stopped and turned back. She stood barefoot on the mat outside her door.

“Jay?” she said again.

He saw her look into the apartment and then back at him. There was something in her eyes and he prayed he read it right. He stepped forward and then stopped, but the momentum got the best of him. It took three steps and he held her in his arms with his lips pressed against her warm, full lips. He heard something fall onto the front step and realized she’d dropped her book. She pulled her legs up around his waist and his hand wandered down to her butt. He pushed her back against the door-jamb as their tongues twirled and danced with a primal force. Her warm hands were wrapped around his head and her fingers pulled his hair.

He stepped into the apartment and held her, wrapped around his upper body. She moved her hand and shut the door.

They continued to kiss and then she started to pull his coat off. Jay breathed hard. When his lips separated from hers, all he wanted to do was pull her back and continue the kiss, but she pushed at his coat which slid down his arms. She moved her legs down, stood in front of him and started to unbutton his flannel shirt. He reached down to the hem of her hoodie and pulled it up. She looked up at him and for a second he thought he’d gone too far. She smiled and raised her arms. He pulled it over her head and his penis came to life.

She wore a white, lacy bra and her breasts were gorgeous. She opened his shirt and her fingers traced over his muscular chest. He heard her whisper
Nice
and then her mouth was on his skin. Her tongue snaked around his nipples and she lightly nipped at them. His shaft throbbed against the zipper in his jeans.

He lifted her back up, kissed and sucked on her bottom lip. Her legs wound around his waist again. He pulled back slightly and half opened his eyes. “Where?” he whispered.

Kate pointed over her shoulder to a short hallway. He carried her into the bedroom and saw her bed. He set her down on the mattress and put his hands on both sides of her face. He leaned over and found her lips waiting for his, and they were warm and passionate. He pushed her down onto the bed and her hands moved the shoulders of his shirt off. With her help he got the shirt completely off and looked down at her.

“You’re sure?” he whispered.

“Yeah, you’ve got protection, right?” She put her hand on his chest.

He smiled. “Yep.”

“Good. I’m on the pill, but better to be safe, right?”

“Yes ma’am.” His hand moved up her side and felt a ridge running along her ribs. He looked down and saw a mean scar just under the bottom of her rib cage that ran around to her back. “What happened?”

“I was in an accident a long time ago. It’s nothing.” She moved his hand up and kissed the palm. She then took his thumb into her mouth and spun her tongue around it.

He watched her lips and smiled. “That’s very nice,” he whispered.

She popped his thumb out and moved his hand to her breast. He cupped the luscious mound in his hand and flicked her nipple through the lace. She pushed up a little and undid the hooks in back. The lace loosened and he moved the straps off her arms. He dropped it on top of his shirt on the floor.

“Beautiful,” he said and leaned over. He took the bud into his mouth and his tongue circled it slowly. His teeth lightly nibbled the hard bud and he heard her moan and suck in her breath, quietly. He bit a little hard and felt her squirm underneath him. He kissed down her stomach and when he got to her sweatpants he stood up and started to pull them down. He took them off her legs and then went after the white, lace panties.

He started to lower himself between her legs, but she sat up and put her hands on the top of his pants. She undid the top button and worked the zipper down. His pants started to slide down his legs and she pulled the Jockey underwear down at the same time. She leaned against his leg and said, “Foot up.” He put his hands on her shoulders and lifted his foot. She slid them off and then did the same with the other side. He felt her hand move over the scars on his knee and she kissed and licked along his thigh.

She sat back up and looked up at him. She arched her eyebrow and licked her lips. Moving her hands up his legs, she reached around to his rear end and felt his cheeks. He watched as her lips took the head of his shaft and her tongue rubbed the underside hitting a nerve that sent electricity through his system. She kept the head in and slid him into her mouth. Jay closed his eyes and felt the sensation hit his system when she swallowed.

“Kate, your tongue....oh God, that’s incredible,” he said in a hoarse voice and felt her tongue trace the underside of his shaft again as she pulled back. He put his hands in her hair and held on as she moved a couple more times down his length. She put her hand around his penis and kissed the head again.

She looked up at him. “Where’s your condom, Jay?” she asked and stroked him with her warm hand.

He looked down and tried to understand what she’d asked. He finally got it. “Oh right...God your hand, it’s...Condom, right, where did my pants go?”

She leaned over and grabbed his jeans. He took his wallet out and found the condom. He dropped the pants and wallet immediately and she snapped the foil wrapper out of his hand and opened the package. She started to slip it onto his shaft and smoothed it down.

Kate pushed up on the bed and lay back. Jay was in a state of elation. She looked so beautiful and he wanted her head to toe. He crawled onto the bed and stretched out between her legs. His hard penis rubbed against her warm, soft folds and caused her to moan, again. He planted himself on his elbows and kissed her lips.

“Why didn’t you come to the rink this morning?” he asked as he pecked at her lips and chin. His hand moved over her breast and pinched her nipple. She squirmed under him and rubbed her warm folds over his shaft.

“I had to do laundry and walk over to the grocery. I have to be honest that you were on my mind a lot during my chores.”

“You were thinking about me?”

“Yeah, particularly at the grocery in the beef and laundry detergent sections,” she laughed.

“I’m not sure about the soap, but think I get the beef.” He kissed her and moved his hand down to his penis. “Would you like to play hide the hotdog?” He pressed the head to her opening.

“I bet I can...find it.” She sucked in her breath as he entered her channel. He adjusted his hips and pushed all the way into her. “Oh Jay...you feel so good.”

She moved her legs around his waist which caused his penis to slide in another millimeter and he could feel her walls tighten around him.

“Babe, if you keep that up, I’m going to pop too soon.” She did it again and he groaned. “Sweet, that is just sweet.”

He pulled out and slammed back into her over and over and continued to pick up the pace.

This day just got better and his brain was in such a strange space. He’d never expected anything like this to happen.

“Kate, I’m sorry, but I can’t...I’m...” He moaned and pushed into her hard. Her legs tightened around him and her hands grabbed at his back. “Oh Kate, please let this be real.”

***

She held him tight and felt his warm breath blow on her ear as she tried to slow her heart rate down. She did think about him most of the morning and when he showed up at her door, it was unexpected. She’d even let herself daydream about him seducing her at the door and wondered if it would happen. She almost felt like she was going to cry. She moved her hand through his hair and let herself believe for a moment.

“Jay, I believe this. I think we’re real,” she said.

He propped up on his elbow and smiled down at her. “I owe you an orgasm though.”

“That doesn’t matter. Just don’t move for a while. I like this.”

“I haven’t been with anyone for a long time. I think I got excited too fast.”

“That’s sweet, but I’m just glad you showed up.” She put her hand on his cheek and kissed him. “I kind of daydreamed that you would seduce me at the front door.” She crinkled her nose and laughed.

“What time do you get off work tonight?”

“Sunday nights can be pretty slow. I might be able to convince Harry to let me leave by eleven.”

“Why don’t you come over to the rink, but wear sneakers.”

“Sneakers?”

“Yeah, I’ll teach you Broom Ball.” He wiggled his eyebrows.

“Right, Broom Ball. You wear sneakers to play this game?”

“Uh huh.”

“Now you’ve got me interested.” She kissed his lips, again. “I’ll be there.”

“Cool.” He leaned down and nuzzled her neck. “I have something finally to look forward to. I can’t wait.”

“Me, too. Work will suck.”

He started to laugh. “I’m being serious here.” He propped back up. “I know I’ll be clock watching.” He started to move to her side. “I have to get off my knee.”

“Oh God, I’m sorry.” She moved her leg down so he could roll off of her.

“There’s no need to be sorry. I just get stiff.” He put his arm around her and she rested her head on his chest. “It hasn’t been used much in this position and will need more practice.”

She could hear his heart beat and for the first time in a while she felt alive. She didn’t know the words to tell him how grateful she felt. He’d pulled her out of the fog she’d existed in for so long. She knew when she had a chance to think, all her doubts and fears would come back to haunt her, but for now she didn’t want to think.

She felt Jay tap her on the head. “Hey in there, did I lose you?” he said.

“No, I’m listening to your heart beat.” She ran her hand over his chest. “You have a strong heart.” She looked up at him. “Sorry, that’s kind of weird.”

“No it’s not.” His hand covered hers. “Would you mind very much if I went on an exploration?”

“To the very deepest part of the jungle?” She laughed.

He rolled her onto her back and propped up on his elbow. “Hmm...I didn’t think of it that way, but you aren’t hiding any bears or tigers?” He lifted the sheet and looked down at their bodies. His lips kissed the tops of her breasts, while his hand moved down to her pelvis and along her hips. He looked up at her and smiled. “You have the most gorgeous eyes I’ve ever seen, Kate. Whenever you look at me for very long I start to lose myself in them. They’re very hypnotic.”

Kate felt his finger move down the center of her folds and slide into her channel. She’d been with a man before, a very long time ago, but he’d never done anything like this to her. Jay lightly circled her nub and Kate thought every nerve ending was just lit on fire. She sighed and electricity ran up her legs into her chest.

She opened her eyes and saw his lips move around the nipple on her breast. His tongue and finger made slow revolutions around and around and when he put his finger down hard on her nub and let his teeth graze over her nipple, she was caught up in a storm she’d never felt before. She began to pant and squeaked in delirium. She realized she was experiencing her first ever orgasm. She’d read about them in books, but never felt one capture her body the way this one did. Her back arched as he continued to press on her live nerve endings and then gradually, he slowed the pace down.

His lips moved up to hers and he licked the side of her mouth. She turned her head and accepted his kiss. “Now we’re even again,” he whispered. “But I’m not keeping score or anything.”

They continued to kiss and touch one another for the afternoon. She held on to him and when she realized it was four o’clock and she needed to get ready for work, she reluctantly left his arms and got into the shower. The warm water felt so good and her body felt more alive than it had in years. When she started to wash her hair, the reality of the situation moved into her head and she thought she’d just jumped off a cliff. She didn’t want to have the thoughts about leaving Jay and Canon City and tried to shut them off.

****

After Kate got up, Jay lay on the bed for a few minutes. He heard the shower come on and thought about joining her, but felt it might be too soon. They’d only really known each other for a few days, but he’d watched her for a week or two. He didn’t want to get in her way.