Page 51 of Heir

A large black-and-gray rug was placed under the couch and coffee table, and there was a small side table beside the couch made of dark wood. A lamp with a black shade took residence on top of it.

I looked at the long rectangular window that took up most of one wall, and I could see Tower Bridge.

“Wow,” I said, taking in the view.

I moved to the window. I could see Kai’s reflection, so I wasn’t scared when he wrapped his arms around me from behind. My skin hummed, and he kissed my shoulder.

I shivered.

“Cold?” he asked.

I shook my head.

He smiled into the reflection, his finger moving around my navel before dipping the tip inside the shirt.

I made a small noise.

“Kai.”

“Yeah, pretty girl?”

I shook my head.

I didn’t know where he was taking this. I didn’t know if he was pursuing a relationship with me, but he didn’t take me back to his apartment to sleep.

Was I ready?

I was twenty-nine years old. Too old to be shy or nervous, even if that was what I was. But this…

If I did this with Kai, then I would take away my mom’s one asset.

That was enough for me, and I could think of worse men to take my virginity.

I shuddered. There were worse men out there.

But Kai…

When he looked at me, the world seemed to blossom in full, vibrant color, whereas it had been in black and white before.

I might do this because of all the shit my mom was trying to put me through, but I was also doing this because I wanted to.

And I wanted Kai so badly right now.

I turned around and wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him down for a kiss. He came willingly, and he kissed me just as passionately, asdesperately,as I was kissing him.

“Take me back to your bedroom. I want you to fuck me tonight,” I said, so there was no confusion. I also wanted to take control of the situation.

This was my choice.

This was about my wants and needs, and that had to count for something.

He tensed beside me.

Stepping back, he cupped my cheek and looked into my eyes. I wondered what he saw when he looked at me.

“Are you sure?”

“I have never been more sure of anything in my life,” I said.

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