Page 27 of Unwrapping Ember
As I turn to face him, my back resting against the sink, I catch the intensity of his gaze. An intense shiver races down my spine. He steps closer, invading my personal space, his finger trailing teasingly down my body, igniting a fire within me. Leaning in, he gently presses his lips against mine, still holding his coffee mug. When his tongue slides against mine, I find myself clutching the hem of his shirt, longing to pull him closer.
As my heart races, the world around us fades into oblivion, consumed by the rush of his touch. The sound of a throat clearing jolts us apart, both of us breathing heavily. Koda and Baine stand in the doorway, amusement and a slight flicker of jealousy dancing in their eyes.
“Looks like you two are getting along just fine,” Koda quips, a knowing smirk on his lips.
Everest and I exchange sheepish glances, both of us blushing. “Oh, I’d say so.”
“We should get going,” Baine interjects, turning on his heel and leaving the room.
Everest looks back at me, a smile gracing his lips, with something in his eyes that I can’t quite decipher. “I’ll see you later,” he says, leaving me with one last lingering gaze.
An avalanche of emotions washes over me as I stand here, struggling to stabilize my racing heart. Once it’s just me and Koda, an electric tension fills the air, something I can’t quite articulate. Looking at me with dark, hungry eyes, my throat tightens, and my pulse quickens as a shy smile spreads across my lips.
“Good morning, beautiful.”
“Morning, Koda.” I blush, unable to stop the heat from spreading.
As we step out of the kitchen together, Koda takes my hand, guiding me toward the stairs, an enveloping silence surrounding us. “Since it’s just us today, what do you want to do?”
I shrug, unable to shake the memory of seeing him naked last night. “Um… whatever you want, Koda.”
“We could build a snowman.”
“No thanks; I’m not Elsa.”
He bursts out laughing, wrapping his arms around my waist. “So it’s not whatever I want to do, then?”
“I guess not.”
As the laughter fades, the mood shifts, and Koda leans in and captures my lips in a passionate kiss that leaves me breathless, his fingers tangling in my hair and gently massaging my scalp. He pulls away, searching my eyes for any sign of doubt, but I respond with a silent invitation for him to continue. Instead, he leads me up the stairs toward another room, a playful smile adorning his lips.
“Where are we going?”
“You'll see, my little Ember.”
As we reach the door, nerves flutter inside me with every heartbeat, his thumb brushing my bottom lip. I open the door to a room bathed in the warm glow of flickering candles. The inviting ambiance wraps around us as we step inside—mirrors lining the walls, a cozy bed in the center, and an unmistakable scent of desire lingering in the air. Koda’s gaze is locked on mine as he guides me to the heart of the room, sending tingling shivers down my spine.
“Koda, this is..." I start, but he silences me with a finger on my lips.
“Shh, Ember. Let’s just enjoy the moment,” he whispers, his voice husky and enticing.
He pulls me closer, his lips lightly brushing against my ear as he murmurs something that ignites a thrilling response within me. As we sink into the soft mattress, my mind swirls with anticipation and need.For the first time, I feel completely alive. Koda hovers over me, his hands exploring my body in a way that sets all of my nerve endings ablaze.
“Ember, are you ready to let me make you feel good?” He whispers against my ear, his tongue teasing my pierced lobe before lightly nibbling it.
“Koda…” I moan, yearning for more of his touch.
“Tell me you're ready, Ember.” His lips glide from my ear down my neck, exploring my skin like a warm snow cone, slow and sweet. Tugging at his shirt, he catches my hint and removes it, revealing his sculpted, tattooed muscles, intensifying the pulse of desire within me. I gasp at the sight, nodding, overwhelmed and unable to articulate my longing.
Koda smiles before capturing my lips in a deep kiss, his hands roaming over my body, the heat between us igniting with every heartbeat. As he begins to undress me, I realize that I’m exactly where I want to be. The sensation of his skin against mine sends electric shivers down my entire being, and I know I’m ready for whatever unfolds.
He rips a string of Christmas lights from the headboard and playfully wraps them around my neck, teasing me with their glow as they travel over my nipples, hardening them against the warm flickering bulbs.
“There’ssomuch fucking fun to explore, Ember.” His tongue curls around my nipple, and he drags the lights down my body, expertly binding my wrists with them.
“Why do you like to make it so I can’t touch you?” I ask in a breathless moan as he slides a warm bulb against my clit, causing my hips to buck against the delightful rush of pleasure.
“Because it’s far more fun that way, baby girl.” He smirks as he continues to tease and tantalize me with the Christmas lights.