Caden leans in, but instead of going for my mouth like I thought he would, his lips go to my ear.
“Technically, since Luke slapped your pussy, I think that should count as touching it.” Caden’s voice is dark and dangerous in my ear.
He wouldn’t. Not here. I resist the urge to tighten my legs, but it would be useless anyway since Caden is between them.
“I could slide my hand under your skirt and against your pussy and have you soaking by the time the food gets here.” His lips and breath move against my ear, lighting sparks. He hardens beneath me. I’m not the only one affected by his words. “A few more minutes of kissing and stroking and I could haveyou coming all over my lap. Would you like that, little nympho, for your first orgasm to be at a restaurant in front of all these people? Would that get you off more? Maybe you need a crowd to turn you on? If I slide my hand into your panties right now, will I find you hot and wet and ready for me?”
Fucking Caden. His hand slides up my thigh as he leans back to meet my eyes. I’m not going to win this game of chicken because this asshole will follow through. He’ll slide his hand into my panties and find that his words make me wet. Feeling him swell beneath me, for me, makes me wet. His body pressed against mine is making me wet.
And I hate him and myself for it.
Fine, a kiss, and then I’ll go back to zone-out Harper. I lean in and claim his lips while I clamp my hand down on his to stop his progress. I put all my rage and hurt into this kiss.
His other hand cradles the back of my neck as he deepens it, sliding his tongue into my mouth. A moan builds in my throat, but I hold it back. I may have to give in a little, but I’m not giving him everything.
He reclaims his territory, sliding his tongue against mine and biting lightly on my lips. Taking his time to show me exactly how much he can make me feel.
The kiss goes on until I forget everything I’m supposed to be holding back as he rocks his cock against me. The fucker. I squeeze my thighs around his hips to get him to stop, but he chuckles into my mouth.
“Food’s here,” Eli says.
Jack laughs.
Caden pulls back and glares into my eyes. “Stop being broken.”
Fuck you.The words linger on my tongue, wanting to escape as I squint at him. Instead, I slide to the side and take my seat again. I take one of the many napkins Jack gave me and put iton my lap. Jack passes me some sauceless, boneless wings and some fries.
“Just how we like you. Naked.” Jack cocks an eyebrow at me, hoping for a response.
I lift a wing and bite into it. Actually I prefer a mild buffalo sauce, but I’m not giving these assholes an inch more today. Caden got all the play I’m willing to put forth.
Jack presses his lips together and glares at Luke. Good. Get mad at the conductor of our orchestra and not me. He’s caused this with every stupid thing he does. I can’t believe I actually let him spoon me.
It will be a cold day in hell before I let that happen again.
CHAPTER 31
The Counterattack
Luke
I let Harper have her little tantrum. It won’t stop us from wanting her. We already know what lies beneath the surface. An animal waiting to get out. She has to learn to accept what she can’t control.
And she can’t control me.
As we head back to class after lunch, I shove her against the lockers like I’ve done countless times. She sinks back against it and stares vacantly over my shoulder.
“Caden was wrong, you know.” I put my hand up around her throat to hold her head still as I lean in. I don’t need a teacher overhearing me. Not that they could do anything about it, but my princess doesn’t need some knight to charge in to save her.
She prefers dragons over knights. Even if she doesn’t know it yet.
“If he wanted to slap your pussy, then he could have done that. But we haven’t crossed into the realm of playing with your pussy.” I kiss her neck behind her ear. “Yet.”
No shiver. No struggle. No defiant look. Just calm acceptance.
Fuck it. I press into her and take her mouth with mine. No response. It’s like kissing a corpse, and I’m definitely not into that.
“Though maybe Caden had the right idea.” I stare into her brown eyes. “Maybe we need to push a little harder. Escalate to keep you on your toes.”