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  I wonder what that bitch is up to? I wonder if she is still living or even in the area. I make a mental note to ask Drew later if he knows anything. I’ve never bothered to care about her. She sure never cared about me. All the nights of me fighting off her boyfriends rush to my mind and a shudder runs through my body. I realize I’m lucky. Things could have been a lot worse for me.

  I’m doing pretty well for a girl who grew up poor on the shitty side of Belmont. I am thankful my brother got through to me when he did and gave me a goal and purpose in life. I’m glad I met the Knights and they became my family when they did. Everything does happen for a reason. I was exactly where I needed to be.

  Chapter 16

  Kat

  Cole and I drive back to the mansion after lunch. However, before we can get up to our room, Bruce stops us.

  “You two, my office now…” He commands.

  “Did you do something? I ask Cole nervously.

  “No, did you?” he asks with a smile.

  “Ummm, no but I feel like we are being called to the principal’s office.” I remark.

  We follow behind Bruce into the office and he motions for us to sit down as he closes the door behind us. I watch him closely as he goes around his desk.

  “I’ve got to leave town for a couple of weeks.” He starts out.

  “You what?” I ask in my usual no filter style.

  “There is a matter that has come to my attention that I need to take care of. I’ll be in Italy for a few weeks taking care of some family matters.”

  “Family matters?” Cole asks.

  It’s clear Cole is just as confused as I am. We glance back and forth from each other to his dad.

  “I’m confused.” I finally state.

  “I’ve an uncle who lives in Italy. My father sent him there years ago because he was out of control. He was messing up the family business because he let the power go to his head.” Bruce begins.

  “Wow, and you’re just now telling us about him?” Cole asks.

  “Yeah, well he’s lived his life quietly over there all these years but I received word today he passed away. He has no one to close out his affairs other than me. I was listed as the next of kin.”

  “Well, okay then.” Cole replies settling back in his chair.

  How strange that Cole had an uncle he wasn’t even aware of. Bruce acted if he almost forgot about him, too.

  “So you’re going to Italy to take care of matters and then flying back home?”

  “Yes. I’ll be back just in time for Seth’s birthday but I’m going to need y’all to be his guardian while I’m out of the country. Kat, I’ll need you to ensure the birthday party planning is finalized. I know it’s a lot to ask of you right now.” Bruce’s hair rakes across his chin in a thoughtful manner “This is fucking piss poor timing for him to die.”

  A giggle escapes me. I cover my mouth but the laughter erupts around my hand. “I’m sorry.”, I say between laughs.“But it’s not like the guy planned to die in the middle of our planning a wedding, a birthday party and a major takeover.”

  Cole and Bruce both look at me like I’ve lost my mind as I continue to laugh. I’m not sure why I can’t control this laughter.

  “Kitten, are you okay over there?” Cole asks me. Hhis eyebrow lifts in amusement.

  A few more laughs come out. “Yeah, I’m sorry. I think I have been stressing and this was just a relief.” I sigh, “I’ve been wound up tight, waiting for Sal to do something and this is almost normal. I can handle this.”

  Bruce has yet to say anything else as he eyes me carefully. “Kat, why don’t you work from home while I’m gone?”

  “Wait, why would I do that?” my head turns to face him.

  “Give yourself a break. Concentrate on the birthday and wedding stuff. Only handle major issues with the business side.”

  “I think it’s a good idea, Kitten. I’ll miss you in the office but you can use a little time for yourself. You have gone nonstop since you moved back to Belmont.”

  Thinking about what Bruce and Cole are saying to me I see the logic in it. “Yeah, I can do that. I’m sure you and Gracie can let me know if I’m needed. When will you be leaving?”

  “My flight leaves in the morning. I’ll be back in about two weeks.” Bruce tells us.

  “Sounds good. I’ll handle what I need to today and then work from home the rest of the time.” I stand up and smooth my skirt back down. “I’m pretty sure I can handle everything.”

  “I have no doubt you can, girl.” Bruce says with a chuckle.

  Cole stays behind as I pick up my bag and head upstairs. I need to change into jeans and T shirt to tour the salon. I don’t want to go in there and stick out. I want to blend in as much as possible even though Rocco will be with me.

  Taking the stairs, I traipse to our room. I throw my laptop bag down on the couch before heading into the bedroom. I grab the clothes I need from my closet and head into the bathroom where I stripg out of my business attire. I admit I’m looking forward to working in my pajamas the next few weeks. I love dressing up but I love being a bum, too.

  I’ve just finished tossing everything into the laundry hamper when I hear the outer door open and close. Cole has joined me in our suite. I wait for him to seek me out.

  “That’s how I like my woman,” Cole growls out as he enters the bathroom. naked and waiting for me!”

  “Yeah? You want to come home to this the next couple of weeks?” I ask coyly.

  “I’d love to come home to this every day for lunch and after work.”

  “Oh, you’re going to come home for lunch ,too?”

  “Fuck yeah I am!” he says as he kisses on my neck. “I’m not giving up our afternoon fun.”

  His lips trail down my collar bone until coming to rest on my left nipple. He begins lightly sucking on the nipple. As he continues, his pulls becomes harder until he nips my breast.

  “Ohhh...” I moan out. “Yeah, I’m not sure I can give this up either.” I say a little breathlessly as he switches to my right breast.

  “I love your nipples.” He says as he pulls away from me. He steps back and pulls his shirt from the waistband of his pants. I love that Cole wears suits now when he goes to work. He is fine as fuck in them. I never thought I would be so turned on by a guy in a suit. Knowing he has all these beautiful tats hiding beneath it though is even better. It’s like I have the best of both worlds.

  Cole continues to strip his clothes off. I observe him from hooded eyes as my body heats up with anticipation at what’s to come. Once he is completely out of his clothes he steps back up to me. He kisses my mouth, full of passion. His tongue probes, exploring as if it’s our first time kissing. As we pull apart breathless from kissing he spins my body around so that I’m facing the bathroom mirror.

  “I never can get enough of you. I want you to watch as I take you.” He says his voice husky with the demand.

  My legs tremble at his words. I stare into the mirror my own reflection looking back at me. The image I see is arousing as I take in my heated eyes and heaving chest. Cole’s sleek toned body is behind me and a beautiful smile graces his lips. His hand caresses down my back before squeezing each ass cheek. Then there is nothing. Glancing in the mirror I watch as Cole’s eyes roam my backside. As I look down again there is a loud cracking smack on my ass.

  “Keep watching in the mirror. Do not let your eyes fall down again.” He commands. Instantly my eyes lock on my own face in the mirror. I’m burning with desire for this man. It’s always new and exciting with him. I don’t care how many times we do this it never gets old.

  “Yes, sir.” I reply between moans as his cock begins to slide between my legs. I feel him stroking along my already wet pussy. “Please, Cole.” I beg him to go ahead and enter me. His tip pushes through and he pauses. He is drawing this out. Even though I’m ready he is making me wait. He’s loving every moment, too. He pushes in a bit more. His eyes are focused, not leaving mine in the mirror. It�
�s so erotic to have our eyes locked through our reflections.

  “I love the way your pussy accommodates my cock, always willing and ready.” he whispers by my ear. As he slowly pushes all the way in, his eyes light up as do mine. It’s amazing seeing both our faces at once as we complete this coupling.

  He begins moving in and out of me slowly. I watch each thrust in the mirror. He glides into me so smoothly. My body always ready for him with very little foreplay needed. ust knowing I’m going to experience him is enough to have me dripping.

  “Such a good Kitten.”

  “Only for you, Cole, only for you.”

  He continues his movement. I begin helping him by working myself back and forth on his cock. It helps to speed us up a little with me matching his movements. It’s enough to drive me crazy with pleasure. We continue this pace as long as we can both stand it. The slow steady rhythm building up a delicious friction between us.

  “So tight, so wet.” his whispered words have me fighting to keep my eyes open. It’s a natural instinct for me to close them when I am this close to losing myself completely. “Keep those eyes trained on the mirror, Kitten.”

  “I’m trying.” I grit out between my clenched teeth. “It all feels too fucking good. You’re so hard and I can feel you against every wall.”

  His pace quickens as I speak. It’s easy to tell my words have excited him. I begin picking up my pace helping him bring both of us to the point of no return. Where we both fly over the cliff soaring like eagles in the air.

  “Oh, Kitten…”

  “I know ….”

  “I’m hoping you're close…”

  “I’m right there. Just tell me when…” It’s one thing I’ve learned really well with Cole in the last few months.; orgasm control. I never thought it was possible but it is and it’s so much better than you can ever imagine.

  “Now, Kitten…” as he speaks I feel him jetting hot cum into my waiting pussy and it’s enough to ignite me and I begin spasming around his cock as my own orgasm releases. As we both finish we still. Our eyes meeting in the mirror. Lazy smiles cover our face.

  “I think we should just jump in the shower.” He says with a big grin.

  “Probably a good idea.” Neither of us moves though. My legs shake as I stand there weak from the energy spent making love to my man. It’s all worth it though. I love every second I have with him. I take nothing for granted anymore.

  Cole pulls out slowly. It doesn’t stop his cum from running down my leg a little though. It’s a good thing we decided to shower. he starts the water AS I make my way over. I can’t wait to get in there and have the jets hit me full ,force completely relaxing me. If I didn’t have to go to that stupid salon I swear I’d take a nap right now. I’m that spent.

  “So what are you doing the rest of the afternoon?” Cole asks me.

  “Rocco and I are driving over to the salon. We’re going to check it out see if we can discover anything.”

  “Then what, back home?” He is full of questions.

  “Yes, then back home. I promised Seth I would go to his soccer game this afternoon.”

  “Oh that’s right. I forgot about that. How come the little shit didn’t ask me to come?” he asks while ducking his head under the spray of water.

  “I don’t know; he loves me more…” I chuckle.

  “No doubt about that. That boy would steal you from me if he was old enough.”

  “You’re a dork!” I tell Cole.

  Finishing the shower, we both dress quickly. Cole is heading back to the office until this evening when he has decided he will join me at the soccer field even if he wasn’t asked.

  “I’ll meet you there.” he tells me with a kiss goodbye. “You’re riding with dad, right?”

  “Yes, I’m riding with your dad and I’ll see you there.” I swat at him playfully. The man is acting like he can’t survive a few hours without me. I understand though. I often feel the same way about him.

  “He loves you like I loved his mother.” Bruce speaks softly from the doorway to the dining room.

  “Yeah? How do you know?” I ask him.

  “I use to be the same way with Serena. I never wanted to be away from her. When we were apart it was like centuries instead of hours.” He says with a soft sad voice.

  “You still miss her?” I ask him.

  “I do every day.” he sighs “I watch our kids growing into adults she would be so proud of. She would love you.”

  “I wish I could have met her. She sounds like she was pretty amazing.”

  “She really was.”

  Bruce moves past me and heads off toward his office. I wonder what he does in there all day. I head out front where Rocco texted he was already waiting. As I climb into the Escalade I smile

  Chapter 17

  Cole

  “Why the fuck did I say I would do this?” I ask myself as I whip my car into the parking lot of the soccer field. Adults and children swarm the parking lot and fields. Most of the kids are in uniforms. I fire a text off to Kat; she and my dad should already be here. It doesn’t take long to get a text back from her telling me she would walk toward the car to meet me.

  I step out of the car, setting my alarm as I lean against the car and wait for my woman. I scan the crowd. Is this what it will be like when Kat and I start a family? I don’t think I’m ready for this step. I see my beautiful black haired goddess walking toward me and my heart skips a beat.

  “Hey Kitten!” I greet her before kissing her with all the passion I can muster. She responds eagerly to my kiss before pulling back with a laugh.

  “Cole… we should keep it PG-13 around here.” She continues to laugh.

  “Yeah, I guess…” I grab her hand as we begin walking toward the bleachers in the distance. “Kat… will this be us in a few years?”

  “Her soft giggle is the only sound I hear before she replies “Yeah, probably so.”

  “I was afraid you were going to say that.” More giggles follow my words. “I don’t know why you keep laughing at me.”

  “All uncomfortable and shit…you’re cute.”

  “I’m not fucking cute!” The urge to flee the scene overcomes me.

  “Calm down Cole. Sheesh!” she replies.

  We walk silently to the bleachers. My dad is sitting front and center holding court like he owns the place. Hell for all I know ,my dad does own it. I look at the t-shirt Seth’s team has on. They are red and black and proudly state they are the Belmont Bulldogs sponsored by Knight Construction. Kat take a seat by my dad and I fall in on her other side.

  “Hello, son. Glad you could join us.”

  “Dad…I figured if Kat was her, I wanted to be here.” I’m out of my element here. I am not the only man who came straight from work. Many of the adults in the stands are in business attire. The chaos around me lets me know I’m not ready to start a family.

  “Kitten…” I whisper softly.

  “hmmm?” she answers distractedly.

  “We can wait as long as you want to start a family.”

  Her laughter meets my ears. My father gives Kat a quizzical look.

  “Oh, Cole!Ffucking priceless. You’re scared shitless of kids aren’t you?”

  “I’m not scared!” I puff out my chest.

  “Oh yes you are. The idea of kids scares the crap out of you.”

  “Son, really? It’s not that bad.”

  “I’m not scared. I just don’t think I’m ready to start a family right away.”

  There is a silence before Kat speaks, “Sometimes we don’t have a choice. In the grand scheme we could be sitting here with an almost six-year-old of our own.” Her sad eyes melt my heart.

  “I know a few months ago that I said I wanted to start a family with you but right now may not be the best time.” I sigh “We are just getting our feet wet as the new owners of Knights Inc.”

  The conversation dies as Seth runs up with another little boy his age.

  “Cole! What are you d
oing here?”

  “I came to watch my little brother kick a…butt.” I almost said ass in front of this other kid. This is why I don’t need kids right now. This whole watching your language bullshit is for the birds.

  “Awesome!” he says, “Rex this is my oldest brother Cole, Cole this is Rex”

  “Rex, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’ve heard a lot about you from Seth.”

  The young boy blushes as he eyes my girlfriend. Seriously another young kid crushing on my woman. This is my life watching males of all ages drool over my Kitten.

  “Rex, you will have to come over to the house one day.” As Kat invites the boy over a shy smile crosses his face.

  “That would be cool!”

  “Very cool!” she smiles warmly at him, “Y’all have a great game out there tonight.”

  “Thanks!” they chorus as they run back to the sideline to where their coach is calling the team into a huddle.

  “You are so natural with the kids.” I say absently.

  “They aren’t foreign, Cole.” She shrugs her shoulders “They’re just little people. Not some strange species.”

  “I guess.” I reply.

  “Is that Rex’s father?” My dad asks Kat.

  She follows the direction my dad is facing. “Yeah…I hope he isn’t drunk this time.”

  “Drunk?” I question.

  “Rex’s dad came to the last game drunk, made a huge scene. Poor kid was so embarrassed. His mother just rushed him off.” Kat’s eyes stay on Rex’s dad. “I’m glad he came back. Coach also made sure the team supported him.”

  He staggers down the sideline, clearly he is not sober this time either. “I think he is drunk.”

  He passes in front of us and the smell of alcohol is in the air. He falls down on the bleachers just a few feet from us. I’m not even sure how he is sitting upright.