Page 21 of Code Name: Tank (K19 Sentinel Cyber #4)

TANK

S omehow, we managed to walk, not run, to my camp. Part of me wanted to lift Piper in my arms and carry her there so I could feel her body next to mine faster.

My need for her was more powerful than any I’d felt in my life. Yes, I’d known desire, but this was far beyond that. If I couldn’t sink my hardness into Piper’s wet heat, I was sure I’d lose my mind.

“Tank.” Her voice was breathy when she stopped on the trail as we rounded the bend and my camp was in view.

I’d walked two steps beyond her, but backtracked, taking both her hands in mine when we came face-to-face. “We don’t have to rush into this,” I said when her eyes bored into mine.

“It isn’t that.” When she bit her lower lip, I raised my hand to her cheek.

“What’s got you in such turmoil?”

“If we’re going to do this, we should be honest.”

I took a deep breath and let it out slowly, regaining my control after letting it loose. “I agree, but let’s do this privately.”

She nodded once.

“Your place or mine?” I asked.

“Yours,” she said, barely above a whisper.

Without dropping her right hand, I led her to my camp. She was trembling, but I couldn’t tell if it was out of trepidation or desire. “Okay if we go inside?”

“Please.”

Was I imagining the heat in her eyes, the way her pupils were dilated? As I opened the door, one look at her hardened nipples told me I wasn’t.

“Can I get you anything?” I asked once we were inside.

“Water?”

I poured us each a glass and motioned for her to take a seat on the sofa.

“I’d rather stand.”

“Right. Of course.” So maybe she wasn’t as turned on as I was.

Maybe her eyes were merely adjusting to the darkness and her nipples to the night’s chill.

Before walking around the small kitchen’s island, I adjusted my cock.

There was no way I could hide my body’s natural reaction to a woman I’d wanted since I first saw her.

“Piper.”

“Let me go first.”

I took a sip of my water and waited.

“I’ve wanted you for so long…”

Her voice was so soft. I took a step closer to make sure I’d heard her right. “It’s been the same for me, darlin’.”

“You don’t understand.”

“Then, help me.” I wrapped my arm around her waist and pulled her body flush with mine.

Our gazes locked, and for a moment, the world around us seemed to fall away. I could feel the heat radiating off her, could see the pulse quickening in her neck. I swallowed hard, my own heart hammering in my chest.

Piper raised her hands and tangled her fingers in my short hair, then pulled me down, crashing her lips against mine in a hungry, desperate kiss.

She moaned into my mouth, moving her hands to my chest and sinking her nails into the hard muscles beneath my shirt.

Then she pulled away from the kiss, her breath ragged. “God, Tank,” she murmured. “I’ve wanted this for so long.”

I growled low in my throat, a sound of primal need. With my hands on her ass, I lifted her. “Put your legs around me, Piper.” I carried her into the bedroom, kicking the door shut behind us.

Lowering her to her feet, my hands found her waist, gripping her tightly as I kissed her again, deeper this time. Our tongues clashed and danced in a frenzy of need.

“Wait,” I said, ripping my lips from hers. “You said we needed to talk.”

Piper shook her head. “I said we needed to be honest.”

I sat on the end of the bed and pulled her down next to me.

“If you want honesty, I’ll tell you I’ve wanted you since the day I first saw you.

When you walked into the command center, every part of my body went on high alert, and it hasn’t come down in all this time.

If you’re near—even when you’re not—I want you. ”

Her cheeks flushed. “It was the same for me. There are times when I can’t concentrate if you’re around. Even in the midst of a mission, I find myself thinking about your hands on my body. Your touch…”

“Where?” I managed to say in a strained voice.

“Everywhere.”

“I need to hear it, Piper. Where am I touching you?”

She took my hand and brought it to her breast. “Here.”

I massaged her through her clothing. “What else do I do?”

“You reach under my shirt and play with my nipples.”

I shook my head. “That’s not what I do.”

Her eyes were wide. “No?”

“I have to see you.” I stood again, and she joined me. Unable to stop myself, I yanked at her sweater, pulling it over her head while she pushed my jacket off my shoulders.

I was back in control now, determined to show her what she’d been missing. I ran my fingers through her hair, tilting her head back so I could kiss her again. This time, I savored it, making it slow and deep, pouring all my pent-up desire into it.

Her hands were everywhere—on my back, my chest, my shoulders, trying to pull me closer. She moaned again, and the sound sent a shiver down my spine. I broke the kiss and caught my breath.

“I need to see more of you,” I growled, my voice rough with need.

She nodded, her cheeks flushed and her eyes bright as she made quick work of her jeans, kicking them off along with her shoes until she stood before me in just her bra and panties. Her body trembled as my gaze took in every inch of her, lingering on the curve of her hips, the swell of her breasts.

“Your turn,” she whispered, her voice once again barely audible.

I unbuttoned my shirt slowly, letting it slide off my shoulders. Piper’s eyes followed the movement, a soft gasp escaping her lips as her gaze took in my toned torso. She reached out, her fingers tracing the lines of my abs, sending a shiver through me.

I caught her wrist, bringing her hand to my mouth and kissing her palm.

“You’re so fucking beautiful, Piper,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “I’ve dreamed of having you like this, of exploring every inch of your body.”

She bit her lip again, her eyes never leaving mine. “I’ve dreamed of it too, Tank.”

I stepped closer, my hands finding the clasp of her bra. I undid it slowly, my eyes locked onto hers as the straps fell down her shoulders.

I caught the lacy material and tossed it aside. Her breasts were full and firm, her nipples hard and begging for attention. I couldn’t resist. I leaned down and took one into my mouth, my tongue swirling around the sensitive peak.

Piper gasped, her hands tangling in my hair. “That feels so good,” she whispered, her voice thick with need.

I smirked against her skin before giving her other breast the same treatment. She writhed with want, and I could smell her desire.

I straightened, and my eyes locked onto hers.

“You’re so responsive, Piper,” I whispered, my voice as thick as hers.

“I love it.” I ran my hands down her sides, tracing the curve of her hips.

“Let’s see how alive I can make you,” I said, a hint of challenge in my voice.

I turned her around so she was facing away from me.

“Bend over,” I instructed, my voice low.

I could feel her body tense slightly, but she did as I said, leaning forward and bracing herself on the bed.

“You have no idea how many times I’ve imagined this,” I murmured, my breath hot on her skin as I ran my hands over her. I leaned down and pressed a kiss to the small of her back, then another, and another, until I’d made my way down to the curve of her ass.

Piper moaned softly, her body squirming under my touch. I smiled, my hands gripping her hips as I pressed a kiss to each cheek.

“You’re so perfect, darlin’.”

She squirmed again, and I could feel the heat radiating off her. I let my hands wander, tracing the lines of her body, exploring every curve. I could feel the goosebumps rise on her skin and hear the soft gasps escaping her lips.

“Tank,” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “Please…”

I chuckled, a low, husky sound that sent another shiver down her spine. “Please, what, Piper?” I teased.

She let out a frustrated groan, wiggling her hips against me. “You know what I want.”

I smirked, my hands still exploring her body. “Oh, I do. But I like making you wait.”

She turned her head to glare at me, but the look was more playful than angry. “I’ve waited too long already.” She arched her back, pushing her ass against me. I groaned, my body responding instantly.

I could feel her heat, even through my pants, and it was driving me crazy. I gritted my teeth, trying to maintain control. “Be careful what you wish for, Piper,” I warned.

She looked back at me again, her eyes filled with challenge. “I’m not afraid, Tank. I want everything you can give me.”

My hands tightened on her hips as I turned her around. I leaned down and kissed her back one more time before unbuttoning my pants and pushing them down, along with my boxers.

Piper gasped again as I stepped out of them, her eyes widening as she saw the length of me. When she reached out to touch me, I grabbed her wrist for the second time.

“On the bed, legs spread,” I said, waiting until she did as I asked.

She shuddered when I rested my hands on the inside of her thighs, then brought my mouth closer to her heat.

“Do you want this, darlin’?” I asked, my voice rough with need. I needed to hear her say the words.

She nodded, her voice barely a whisper. “Yes, God, so much.” She was nervous and excited, and I loved that I was the one making her feel this way, teasing her, making her squirm and moan.

“Tank, please. I can’t take any more,” Piper begged, pushing back against me.

I chuckled, low and deep. “Patience, darlin’.”

She groaned in frustration, but I could feel her body relaxing, surrendering to me.

I leaned down, my lips brushing the inside of her thighs where my hands rested. “You feel so good, Piper,” I murmured, my voice low and husky. “So hot and wet.”

Her body arched against mine. “Please, Tank,” she begged. “I need you.”

I could feel my control slipping, my body demanding that I take her right then and there. But I wanted to savor this, to make it last. I wanted to explore every inch of her, to learn every secret, every sensitive spot.

I slipped my fingers between her legs, teasing her clit and finding her hot and wet. She tensed as I circled and stroked her sensitive nub.

“Don’t make me wait anymore,” she pleaded.

“I waited too long to rush, sweetheart.” I continued to tease her, my fingers slipping through her slick folds. Piper squirmed and moaned, shifting to get closer.

“Is this what you want?” I asked right before I licked her and thrust a finger deep into her wetness. She came off the bed and her pussy clenched when I added a second.

“Give it to me, Piper,” I demanded before thrusting harder and fastening my lips to her sensitive bundle of nerves, sucking until I felt her explode.

She purred under my touch, writhing as pleasure overwhelmed her.

I kept my strokes gentle, letting her come down before using my free hand to reach into the bedside drawer for a condom.

I kissed the inside of each thigh once more before straightening and rolling it on.

Her eyes widened when I pressed against her opening and my hands gripped her hips.

“I’ll go slow, darlin’,” I promised. “I won’t hurt you.

” I slowly slipped into her, inch by inch, giving her time to adjust to my size.

Piper tensed briefly before relaxing into me.

“That’s it, baby,” I murmured, my voice low and soothing.

I could feel her tightness, her warmth enveloping me. It was unlike anything I’d ever experienced before, and I had to force myself to hold back, to not just take her hard and fast like my body was demanding.

Her hands gripped the sheets, and I stopped moving, letting her set the pace. When she pushed against me, I thrust slow and shallow, waiting until her pussy softened to let me go deeper.

She was so tight, so warm, and it took everything in me not to just let go and thrust into her with all my strength.

“You okay?” I asked, my voice rough with need.

She nodded, her hair spread in waves on my pillow, just like I’d imagined. “Yeah. I just need more.”

I smirked, pleased with her response. “More, huh? Greedy girl.”

She looked back at me, a playful smile on her face. “I like it when you call me that.”

I chuckled, my hands sliding up her back, tracing the lines of her spine. “And I like a woman who knows what she wants.”

Piper hummed in agreement, arching her back slightly, pressing herself against me. I took the hint and began to move, slowly at first, then increasing the intensity of my rhythm.

“That feels so good, Tank.” She moaned, sending shivers down my spine. “I need it harder.”

I obliged, the sound of our skin meeting filling the room. I could feel her body responding to mine, her muscles tensing and releasing with each thrust.

“Like that?” I growled, my hands gripping her hips tighter, my fingers digging into her soft skin.

“God, yes.” She moaned. “Don’t stop.”

I wasn’t about to. I couldn’t. This was everything I’d been dreaming of, everything I’d been craving.

Piper’s body was hot and tight. I could feel her getting closer, her muscles tensing, her breath hitching.

“Tank,” she cried out. “I’m so close.”

My fingers found her clit, and I rubbed it in tight circles. “Let me feel you come undone, darlin’,” I growled.

And she did. Her body convulsed around me, her muscles clenching and releasing as waves of pleasure crashed over her. She cried my name again, her voice echoing through the room as she came hard and fast.

I couldn’t hold back any longer. I thrust into her one last time, my own release crashing over me like a tidal wave. I collapsed on top of her, spent, my breath coming in short gasps.

We lay side by side, our bodies still pressed together, our breaths slowly returning to normal.

Piper turned her head to look at me with a smile. “Wow,” she whispered. “That was incredible.”

I traced patterns on her arm with my fingers. “Yeah, it was. But, Piper, we’re nowhere near done for the night.”

“No?”

I shook my head. “Not even close.”