Page 143 of I Promise You
He gave me a taste of that in his truck after the military ball. The thought of getting choked out was horrifying, but why am I so fucking intrigued? Why does it only turn me on, sparking a desire so hot inside me? If he thinks he can spook me, he’s only heightening my curiosity.
“Choking me out completely?!” I squeak out and stop moving. He grins sinfully before he flips me over so that I’m no longer riding him. I’m facing the end of the couch, my ass in the air, and he pushes my head into the cushion. My cheek glides on the soft fabric, my teeth sink into my lip. “Let me see you come for me.”
I think I gave him the green light to welcome his darkest desires. And I’m so ready.
He drives himself inside me, and instead of grabbing my waist for balance, he grips the back of my hair like a leash, and my head is the collar. His chest on my back.
“On second thought, maybe you should run. My ranch has lots of land, and I would love to see you try it. Because when I catch you.” He pulls my hair harder, causing me to cry out in pain and lust. It drives my head to be pulled backward, and I hiss from the tug. He keeps thrusting himself inside me as he grips my hair.
“You’ll pay the price, Mrs. Rider. You’re my wife. And there’s no escaping the devil, little angel. You’re in my hell now.” He picks up his pace, pulling my hair toward him so he can fuck my pussy ruthlessly with no regard for my threshold.
I’m whimpering, moaning into the air as he unleashes more strength onto my body as he rails me. My body shakes from his greed to fuck me rough.
Then I hear a loud grunt drift into the living room. He roars with satisfaction as he comes inside of me. He lets go of my hair as his last thrust moves in and out, emptying himself completely.
“I can’t wait to see you carry my child again.”
We’re lying on his living room floor and Danny has me lying on top of his chest. My cheek lies on top of his hourglass tattoo. I touch the Latin words, trailing them like a puzzle.
My God, this man is too beautiful.
His hands play with my back, and he kisses my head.
We just finished round four, and it’s nearing two in the morning. I’m exhausted, but this feels like paradise. It’s abeautiful start to our honeymoon. Admiral Ravenmore granted his team a month of leave after taking out Omar.
Danny made him pay.
There’s no one else I’d rather be married to.
I love Kane, but Danny owns my heart and soul.
As Kane pops into my head, our last moments together flash through.
“My favorite nurse lies in a bed this time. I get to be the SEAL that impersonates one…this will be fun.” Kane plops down on a chair next to me.
Danny left to get me new clothes and take care of our upcoming wedding. He’s been the best fiancé I could ever ask for, but his friendship with Kane will never be the same. They like each other enough to stay on the same team, but they will never again hang out like they used to, and that sucks.
“What are you doing here?” I close my thriller book, placing it on my lap, and study him. He’s dressed in a dark blue sweater with the same beanie he wore that night we played soccer together.
His warm smile disappears, and I glare at him. I love him…but my heart belongs to Danny.
He sighs, and I notice that he hasn’t shaved in a while, leaving stubble over his sharpened chin.
He intertwines his hands, resting his forearms on his thighs that are spread apart. I cross my arms over my chest, hugging myself.
“I’m sorry, Ari. That’s why I’m here. I’m here to let you know that I’m sorry.”
I nod, giving him a cold expression. I don’t know what to say…I’m scared I’ll say the wrong things, and I’ll hurt him further. I’m so in love with Danny, and if he didn’t feel the same way for me…it would hurt. Words wouldn’t be able to describe if our love ended…so I feel like I get an idea of what Kane is feeling.
“But I’m not sorry about being in love with you. I think I’ll always be in love with you.” I take a deep breath when he says it again. I break away from his gaze, and I do my best to refrain from blushing. I tense up because a part of me loves Kane too…just not like how he needs me to be with him in return.
“And that’s okay, because at the end of the day, I just want…” He shakes his head. He licks his lips, and my heart skips. He grabs my hand, gripping it gently. “No, I need you to be happy.”
I chew the inside of my lip before I let myself relax. He’s always been there for me, and we’ll always have a relationship. But I know my boundaries, and Danny will have no problem reminding Kane of his. He almost killed Kane at the military ball if it hadn’t been for Rooker.
“Well, I am happy, Kane. Danny makes me happy, but so do you. Just in different ways.” I squeeze his hand back before pulling my hand away…letting him go.
“I know.” He clenches his jaw, and then his dark blue eyes flash with hope.
