Secrets and lies

IX

,, Are you sure you will be able to drive? Considering the fact that you haven't slept all night.'' , she said playfully as her back leaned on his car. He placed his bag on the backseat before closing the door of the car and moving closer to her.

,, Yes. I feel pretty rested.'', a smile filled his face, this time caused by pride and ego, after the night spent with her.

,, Is that so ? I must admit that you don't look well rested at all. Are you sure you feel like that ? '', she continued teasing, '' It's not a shame to admit, as the result of your age, it is completely fine to be tired after a night like that.''

Dark and deep chuckle escaped his mouth, as his hands rested on her hips, holding her tighter.

,, I thought I've already proven you that age is just a number. I can still hear you screaming my name for the whole Triple Oak to hear., you weren't complaining then.'', a small , almost imperceptible grin spread across his lips. He placed both of his hands on her waist, pulling her as close as possible.

,, Honey, I think the whole state had heard you last night. Do you need me to remind you ? '', she remarked as he smirked in response, while remembering it all himself.

,, You seem quiet now, just as I thought..'', smirk never left her face, only grew bigger as he looked at her face trying to remember and analyze every detail on it. He felt her shaking softly because of the snow and cold that surrounded them, which was also confirmed by the redness on her cheeks.

She seemed so sweet and gentle, yet dangerously fatal and naughty at the same time. Her presence alone was enough to make any man feel like he was under her spell. Especially this cold and dangerous retired hitman who seemed to be untouchable was under her spell already.

Her charm was contagious and her beauty truly undeniable. She had an innocence that was irresistible and a wit that was unmatched. Her words were like honey to his ears and her touch like fire to his soul. So mysterious and powerful...

,, Oh my stubborn, sweet girl... you're quite confident and I can't wait to prove you wrong.'',his fingers gently caressed her cheeks, lingering on them. In the next moment, their lips were connected. At first, it was a gentle kiss, but over time it heated up. It became rougher, as a result of which they both fought for dominance over each other. Their tongues moved in perfect sync, creating a magnificent dramatic symphony, leaving them completely breathless.

,, Just wait till I come back, then I'll have my way with you.'', he was still close to her, their lips almost touching as he spoke.

,, When will that be ? '', her arms hung around his neck, as his were back on her hips.

,,Soon.'', he sighed heavily and gave her a stern look. ''Don't even think about flirting with any other man while I'm gone.'', he said firmly.

,, I can't make that promise. Even though that guy from the cafe is annoying, he's still good looking.'', she kept teasing, enjoying how frustrated and jealous he was getting.

He was boiling with jealousy and lurking behind his fake smile was a fierce, hidden emotion. Deep down, he wanted to protect her from anyone else. However, she was teasing him and playing with fire.He could sense her forbidden pleasure in pushing his buttons and it became harder for him to hide his emotions. His jaw clenched as his eyes filled with darkness. If she hadn't spent that much time looking into his eyes, she wouldn't have recognized them at all.

Oh how much she loved this.

,, I'm serious Katherine.'', he began, ''I swear to God, if someone even dares to flirt with you or even touch you, I'll kill them.'', he could feel his jealousy rising. Even though he knew she was only teasing him, it still stung and it making him angry. Just the thought of another man having Katherine all to himself, was driving him absolutely crazy .

,,Wouldn't be your first time, would it ? ''

That made him feel stunned, almost frozen in his place. He felt like she knew about his dark past that he wasn't proud of, the job he had undertaken that involved killing people. He felt like his fake identity of Richard was slowly fadding away, like she knew who he really was. He felt exposed, afraid, and ashamed as he imagined how she might've found out about his past and who else could know.

He started to sweat, his heart raced, and he started to think of all the things that could go wrong and how it could potentially ruin his life. He thought of all the secrets he was still hiding and how vulnerable he was feeling now that the truth might be out.

On the other hand, it seemed impossible for her to know who he really is, that soon at least, unless she already knew..

Suddenly his thoughts were interrupted with a  passionate kiss to which he indulged in the same second. All those thoughts of his from a few seconds ago magically disappeared, thanks to her juicy lips with which she enchanted him and the hands that circled his body. In one moment it all stopped. He lost contact with her lips as she moved to the side, signaling him to go. He stood trying to catch his breath by breathing deeply, looking at her with confused eyebrows.

,, Have a nice trip, Richard.'', she said breathlessly.

He took her hint and nodded emotionlessly, getting into the car. He started the car and looked in the rearview mirror once more, maintaining eye contact with her which he kept until he could no longer see her. Then gripped the steering wheel so tightly that his wrists ached and increased the speed of the vehicle dangerously.

He had to visit one more place before leaving.