Hot Summer Nights

26

Chapter Twenty-Six

Landon

Leah's smile reminds me how lucky I am to be here. To be with her sharing this moment. She's gorgeous. And after she marked her territory with Clarissa, I see how clearly we both want this.

I've known I wanted her for a long while now, but to see the validation from her that she wants me too... That warms something deep inside of me.

She claimed me.

In front of the guys.

In front of another woman.

She claimed me and marked me as her own.

I can't help the smile that spreads across my lips as I guide her to the bench where I stashed a pair of skates for her earlier. She looks at me curiously as I hand them over to her.

"I thought we could have a skate date and grab something to eat afterward," I tell her, hoping she's okay with spending more time here.

I hadn't expected her to show up so early and be stuck in the stands watching while I taught the class. Maybe she doesn't want to do this here. An ice date may not have been the best idea after all...

Before my thoughts can get the better of me, she looks out into the rink. Just when I open my mouth to tell her we can go somewhere else, she turns my way with a grin. "No one's ever taken me skating before. I've always wanted to but, no one ever did it. Not since I was a kid anyway."

My eyes widen at her declaration and after a moment of shock, I recover with a matching smile. "Well, then darlin' let me show you what you've been deprived of."

Leah's laugh rings out like a melody as I guide her to sit on the bench so I can help her into her skates. Once she's all laced up and ready, I take her hand, helping her to the gate. I step out first, holding her hand tightly as she cautiously steps over the divider.

When her hand squeezes mine fiercely as her feet wobble, I pull her close, helping her gain her balance. "I won't let you fall, Leah. I've got you."

Her bright eyes meet mine and her lips quirk. She bites her lip, holding back a reply. Before I can ask what she wants to say she releases her bite and asks, "What next, Coach Sexy?"

My lip twitches as I guide us to the center of the ice, holding onto Leah tightly. She's a little wobbly as she finds her balance, gripping my arm like a vise, but I see the determination in her eyes. She wants to conquer her nerves and just be free out here.

It's a huge turn-on.

Everything about her is, but seeing her now, out in my usual element- that hits differently. I love having Leah here with me and now that we're alone, I'm resolute on showing her an amazing time.

Leah's skate catches on a rough patch of ice, making her stumble. Quickly, I wrap my arm around her waist, hauling her to me before she can hit the ice.

"Whoa there, sweetheart. You okay?"

Fingers dig into my shoulders where Leah's holding herself up in my arms. When our eyes meet, she flashes me a delighted smile. "Guess you'll have to hold on to me until I get used to the terrain," she teases.

"That I can do," I tell her. "Hate to have that fine ass of yours bruised from the ice."

Something flashes in her eyes at my words. I see her lips quirk for a second before she responds, "Yeah, that's your job, isn't it."

My mouth goes dry.

Fuck me. Did she really just say that?

Images race through my mind at her words- Leah sprawled on my bed, ass up and my hands leaving behind reminders of who she screams for late at night. Leah begging for more as I smack her juicy bottom as I pound into her from behind.