Chapter 700: Side Effects of a Date
"Aren’t you going to invite me in?" Kael pouted dramatically as he stood at her door staring at her with hopeful eyes.
Isidora smiled and shook her head playfully. "Nope. First date privileges only extend as far as dropping me home," she added with a teasing smile.
"But that means we only climbed down a few flights of steps. That is not satisfactory! I mean it is not even a drive." He exaggerated the statement, crossing his arms as if deeply offended.
Isidora shrugged at that. "Your satisfaction is not my problem," she said with a mocking grin. "Now, I’ll be going. Bye. Good night."
Before she could turn away, Kael caught her wrist, pulling her close as he leaned in. "Tell me, do first date privileges not include a goodbye kiss?" His voice was low and suggestive as he stared at her, the hopeful puppy look changing into something more sinful.
Dora felt her heart begin to beat faster at the closeness. She could feel the warmth of his breath on her skin, and it sent a thrill down her spine. These few hours with him had made her realize and accept reality. She was totally enchanted by this guy. He was not just good-looking, but he was also really attentive and had a sense of humor that was as charming as it was disarming, keeping her engaged and leaving her wanting more.
And she did want to kiss him. The thought had been lingering in the back of her mind all evening. She had been thinking about that since she’d seen the way he’d been licking that dessert spoon, his tongue swirling around the sweet treat in a way that had made her pulse quicken.
Raising herself on tiptoes, she quickly pressed her lips to his soft, warm lips for a moment before stepping away. "There. You have your kiss now."
With that, Dora quickly opened her door and slipped inside, closing it in his face. She leaned against the door for a moment, trying to catch her breath and steady her racing heart as she patted her cheeks.
It was when the door closed that Kael’s easygoing expression changed to a determined one, his eyes glowing with the light of a challenge. He wanted this woman. In his life. And in his bed.
Pushing his hand into the front pocket of his jeans, he turned around and walked away whistling, knowing that he would have what he wanted very soon. The kiss just now might have been short lived but it was only the first of many. He smiled to himself, confident that this was just the beginning.