𝓗𝓲𝓼 𝑅𝑒𝑖𝑔𝑛

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A few days later, Kailani stepped out of the shower, the steamy warmth clinging to her skin as droplets of water trailed down her bare body. The air was thick with the scent of vanilla and sandalwood from the luxurious soaps Salvatore provided her with. The oversized bathroom glimmered with gold accents, but her gaze wasn't on the opulence surrounding her-it was on the huge man waiting in the bedroom.

Salvatore lounged on their massive bed, his dark eyes tracing every drop of water sliding down her body. The soft gold silk sheets contrasted against his black attire, his gloved hands resting on his lap as if waiting patiently. He didn't speak; he never did. But his gaze, intense and hungry, was enough to send a shiver through her still-warm body. His ski mask covered the bottom half of his face, leaving only his dark, brooding eyes visible, and his eyebrow piercing caught the light, giving him an even more dangerous allure.

When she reached the edge of the bed, Salvatore's hand moved swiftly, tugging the towel from her body. It fell to the floor in a soft heap, leaving her completely exposed before him. She instinctively wrapped her arms around her chest, feeling vulnerable under his gaze, but Salvatore wasn't having it. He grasped her wrist firmly, pulling her arms down to her sides, making her stand fully exposed to him.

He leaned back slightly on the bed, admiring the sight of her. His other hand reached out, his gloved fingers brushing over her collarbone, tracing the delicate line of her neck before sliding lower. His touch was cool against her heated skin, sending jolts of electricity through her as he slowly explored her bare body. His fingers moved down the curve of her breasts, his touch both teasing and possessive, as if reminding her who she belonged to.

Without a word, he pulled her closer, guiding her onto the bed. Kailani's breath hitched as she climbed on, her knees sinking into the plush silk sheets. Salvatore's hands remained steady, pulling her onto his lap. She straddled him, her thick thighs resting on either side of his muscular body as his gloved hands slid up to grip her hips firmly. His eyes burned into hers, dark and predatory, as he held her still, controlling her movements.

For a moment, he simply watched her-his silent command for her to stay perfectly still as his hands roamed her body. His touch was slow and deliberate, his fingertips grazing over her hips and thighs, leaving a trail of heat in their wake. He explored every inch of her skin as if he were memorizing her all over again, his movements never rushed, but deliberate in a way that made her head spin.

Salvatore's hand slipped up to her neck, his thumb brushing against the pulse point that beat wildly beneath his touch. He pulled her closer, his masked face inches from hers. Slowly, deliberately, he pressed his masked lips to her throat, kissing the delicate skin beneath her jawline. Kailani gasped at the cool press of the fabric against her heated flesh. His kisses were firm, lingering, as he worked his way down her neck, marking her with his presence.

His free hand slid down to her ass, gripping it tightly, pulling her closer against him. His tongue flicked out from under the mask, teasing the sensitive skin at the base of her throat, making her breath come out in ragged gasps. Kailani's hands instinctively gripped his shoulders, her fingers curling into the material of his shirt as she tried to steady herself.

Salvatore's kisses turned rougher as he moved lower, nipping at her skin, leaving small, red marks in his wake. His teeth grazed her collarbone, his tongue soothing the bites as he continued his slow, torturous descent. Kailani squirmed in his lap, her body trembling with each new mark he left on her, but Salvatore held her firmly in place, his gloved fingers digging into her skin to keep her from moving too much.

By the time he reached her breasts, her entire body was trembling under his touch. His hand cupped her breast, his thumb flicking over her sensitive nipple, sending a shock of pleasure through her. He tugged the mask up slightly, just enough to reveal his mouth a bit more, and without warning, he sucked her nipple into his mouth, biting down gently as his other hand squeezed her ass.