For Honor or Glory

Best Morning

Chapter 30 

Alex woke up with a groan and rolled over. Her head hurt, but thankfully, it wasn't too bad. She hadn't planned on getting drunk the night before. She started with just a glass or two while she waited, but the later it had become, the more she drank, and the more she drank, the more upset she was that Genesis hadn't even texted to let her know he was going to be late. Not that he had any reason to suspect she was waiting. She sighed as she flopped onto her back. He was probably shocked to come home and find her passed out on his couch.

When that thought finally filtered through her brain, she sat up so fast that her head felt like it was spinning for a second. As soon as it settled, she looked around to see that she was in a bed—probably Genesis's. She also noticed that she was in one of his button-downs. That was when she finally remembered. He had not been as surprised as she had expected, but then again, by the time she opened her eyes, he was already putting her in his bed.

Her face flushed red as she looked around again. Although her bright cheeks were joined by a frown when she noticed Genesis was nowhere to be seen. She wasn't sure if she was disappointed that he didn't sleep in the same bed or not. She wasn't given long to worry about it as her attention was drawn to an amused voice by the door. "I thought I heard you up. How are you feeling? No worse for the wear, I hope. I had breakfast delivered, and it is still hot if you are interested."

She gave him a nod, even if she could feel her ears burning. "Thank you. That sounds good. But I do want to apologize for causing you problems last night. I guess I should have said something."

Genesis shook his head as he helped her to her feet. "Do not apologize. It may not have turned out the way you planned, but I do appreciate the gesture. It means a great deal that you would leave work early just to surprise me. Plus, I now get to see you like this. And we still get to share a meal together."

Alex knew the heat she was feeling wasn't all embarrassment, but she felt a little exposed at the moment. His shirt barely covered the tops of her thighs. Unfortunately, when she tried to pull away, Genesis pulled her closer and planted a light kiss on her lips before he continued. "Do not worry about Angeal. I messaged him this morning and explained what happened. I even reassured him that I was a gentleman and took the couch."

She groaned at the thought of her brother. He had probably been worried sick and, no matter what Genesis said, was probably still a little worried that she had stayed the night. She knew Angeal would have to learn to deal with that last part, but she was glad that Genesis had thought to send him a message.

While her worry about Angeal filled her mind, Genesis had led her into the kitchen and helped her into a chair. She finally focused back on him when he pushed a steaming cup and a plate in front of her. She grinned at him before she picked up the coffee.

It wasn't until after she took the first sip that she spoke again. "Thank you for this and for taking care of me last night."

Genesis chuckled but shook his head. "It was my pleasure. Besides, how often could any man claim to be blessed to come home to such a sight?"

Alex blushed again but otherwise ignored him as she started eating. She was happy to let the conversation drop, and Genesis decided to quit teasing her, at least for the moment.

By the time they finished, Alex had quit thinking about what she was wearing and volunteered to clean up. Not that there was much to do. It took the two of them less than five minutes to have everything spotless again.

However, as soon as Alex put the last plate away, she turned to find Genesis was right behind her. That hungry look was back in his eyes, and this time she knew it had nothing to do with food. She swallowed when he placed a hand on each side of her and basically trapped her against the counter. Not that she minded. He didn't even say anything before he leaned in and captured her lips.

Alex wrapped her arms around his shoulders and let him deepen the kiss. She didn't even object when he moved his hands to her waist and lifted her so that she was seated on the edge of the counter. She wrapped her legs around him when he stepped close to her and gasped when he nipped at the part of her collarbone that was exposed.

She leaned her head back against the cabinets and bit her lip to keep from moaning aloud as his kisses continued down the exposed vee that showed the top of her cleavage. That, combined with the feeling of his hands running up her thighs, had her senses going into overdrive.

When his hands slipped up to her hips and pulled her flush against him, a low groan escaped. She felt his smirk, but his only other response was to start to undo the buttons of the shirt she was wearing. It wasn't until he paused long enough for his head to drop down to taste one of her exposed and hardened nipples that Alex realized just how much further they had gone than she had ever experienced.

Even though the feeling of his heat against her sensitive flesh was driving her crazy, a niggling doubt was starting to worm its way into her mind. She tried to scoot back as she put her hands on his shoulders and called out, "Genesis. Wait, please."

He immediately stopped what he was doing and pulled back enough so that he could look up into her eyes. She nearly lost it again when she saw the evident lust in his expression, but she didn't get to move. He pulled her closer for a soft kiss before he buried his face in the crook of her neck and stood there like that for several seconds.

She could hear a note of strain in his voice when he finally spoke. "Alexandra, I love and respect you, and I will never push you beyond what you can handle, but I swear, you may be the death of me yet."

Alex barely heard most of what he had said. Her mind had snagged on the first words and then went blank. She urgently pushed on his shoulders until he finally relented and stood straight, though she didn't let him step away. His gaze turned worried when he saw her wide eyes, but not for long as she said, "What did you just say?"

Genesis blinked a couple of times as he tried to understand why she might be upset, but then he smirked and cupped her cheek. "Did you doubt that I loved you? I did promise I would love no other."

Alex felt drunk all over again. She knew Genesis wasn't a liar, but she hadn't expected him to say that. Not now. Not after so many ups and downs recently. She felt like her heart was about to burst as she grabbed his face in both hands. Her breath was coming fast, and she knew it wasn't her smartest decision, but she didn't care. Not now. Not after hearing that. "May the goddess have mercy on me, but I love you too. So much that it hurts."

She then kissed him hard enough to bruise. When they finally pulled back from each other, Genesis gave her a look like he wasn't sure what to make of it, but she had barely given him room to move. Her legs were wrapped around his waist, and she was already trying to unbutton the shirt he wore as well.

He maneuvered them so that he could still her hands as he looked in her eyes. "Alexandra, are you sure?"

She swallowed once before she buried her worries. She knew her face was blazing again, but she looked him in the eye as she answered, "You have protection, right?"

Genesis only paused a moment. "Of course."

At his affirmation, she closed the distance once more. Her words barely whispered across his lips. "Then show me how much you love me, and I'll do the same." That was all it took. Genesis's hands curled under her thighs as he lifted her from the counter, and she wrapped her legs tighter around him. Somehow, they managed to not run into any walls even though their lips had not parted from each other as he carried her back into his bedroom, where they spent the next several hours getting lost in the love they shared.

A/N: Wow. I know you are probably all wondering wtf is going on, but I promise there is a plan. And it is already unfolding, even if you can't see it yet. Part of me wishes I could just let you all peek inside my mind, but you know, spoilers and all that. I am both bawling like a bitch right now (for many reasons that will be made known soon enough)and super excited that it is the weekend and I have more time to write. After the next chapter, the whole feel of the story will change and set the pace for what is to come, so I am so looking forward to sharing. I hope you are looking forward to reading! Cheers!