Page 14 of The Aries Alliance (BLP Signs of Love #14)

Oath

War threw me off when he removed his shirt. Even before he took the white tank off, it clung to him like plastic wrap. He lifted it over his stomach, abs, pecs, and shoulders so slowly, I imagined rubbing and kissing him until he groaned.

Although I’d seen his gorgeous body before, there was nothing like seeing it up close.

I clenched my fists and squeezed my legs tight to prevent myself from leaning across the couch and rubbing my hands over his abs like I was at the strip club.

I tried to sneak a peek at his pecs when he turned off the TV, but realized I was busted when his eyes suddenly met mine.

“It’s hot in here, don’t you think?”

War had to be kidding me. If anything, the chill in the air had my nipples poking out of my dress. Or maybe it was War. Either way, it didn’t warrant him being half-naked.

“I’m comfortable. And it’s funny you’re hot since the thermostat said sixty-five degrees when I checked.”

I wanted War to know I knew he was showing out for no reason.

“You sure?”

Like the mischievous man he was, War’s eyes dropped to my erect nipples. I covered them with my hands and nodded.

“If you say so.” He positioned his body on the edge of the couch.

For the first time, I noticed his bare feet, which were also prettier in person than in the photo. It didn’t make sense for such a tempting man to be in my presence when I needed my release.

“I’m excited about being in partnership with you. Let’s seal our deal with something real.” War rubbed his hands together as if he were cold.

“How? With a blood oath?” I asked mockingly, hoping to stop the wetness pooling at my center.

“Yes and no.”

“What the hell? Stop playin’.” I lowered my hands to my lap and squinted, sensing something shady was about to pop out of War’s mouth.

“Blood’s messy and too crude. But I am open to an old-school exchange of bodily fluids.”

My mind went to the gutter. I shook my head and checked my watch.

“That’s nasty, and I need to bounce. My friend’s waiting for me. Kiss my ass, War. Respectfully,” I added, recognizing it wasn’t his fault I was so horny and that God made him uber fine.

War snapped his fingers.

“That’s it. Stand up for me.”

“Why?” My heart raced as I imagined what War would do to me if I let him.

“Because I’m going to kiss your ass. It’s not like a real kiss, but it’ll do. Stand in front of me before you leave and let me give you something that’ll have you dreaming about me when you get back.”

My clit thumped.

“I’m not a whore.”

“I didn’t say you were, sweetheart. I just want to seal our deal in a special way. Please?” War pressed his hands together and turned his mouth downward, giving me the cutest puppy dog face I’d ever seen on a grown man.

I stood and pulled my dress down, logic quickly telling me this wasn’t a good idea.

I took a big breath and sighed, remembering that nothing about this weekend made sense anyway.

I might as well go all out with the ridiculousness.

War was a genius when it came to feeding off my energy and pushing me to new limits.

“Okay.”

“Come here then.”

I kicked off my stilettos and stood tall with my butt in front of War’s face. When he gripped my hips and pulled me closer, I stumbled back, almost falling into his lap.

“Stay still for me.”

I took a deep breath, waiting for War’s lips to touch my butt check through my lacy dress.

Instead, he reached for the hem of my dress and lifted it slowly above my thighs and then over my butt, pushing it to my waist. I gasped and closed my eyes as cool air hit my exposed ass.

He held the dress up with one hand and palmed each cheek slowly.

“Damn, girl. I didn’t know you were working with all this fat ass.” His fingers traced the crack of my behind until it reached the outer lips of my vagina.

I remained silent, stunned at and aroused by War’s boldness. He smacked my butt, leaving a sting that felt surprisingly good. His magical touch distracted me from protesting about the physical boundaries he crossed.

As light as a feather, he placed his lips on the spot he smacked, kissing it and lightly sucking until my clit thumped. When I winced, he released a low chuckle and repeated the action on the opposite side.

“How does that feel, Scar?” His long fingers lifted my panties, which barely covered my wetness, and massaged my outer lips ever so lightly.

“War . . .” I shut my eyes and squeezed my butt cheeks, trying to slow down the intense sensations that made me want more of what he offered.

“Yes?” He spoke directly into my skin before gently biting it.

I rolled my eyes, relaxing my body and allowing him to take over. I didn’t want to resist the freaky direction War took me.

“That’s it. Let go, baby. You don’t have to be in control all the time. Let me do the work.”

War knew the magic words to say, because what was happening between us was almost spiritual. His touch lifted me to a place I wasn’t ready for but enjoyed.

He gave my butt a gentle tap, then lowered my dress securely to its original position. I stepped forward, slightly disappointed that our sensual moment was over.

Since my legs were still shaky, I plopped back on the couch, staring at War with my hands gripping the couch cushion. I was slightly confused at what just happened. He eased his body closer, enveloping me in cologne that did nothing to stop the wetness pooling between my legs.

“One more thing.” He brushed his hand down my locs and examined them before setting them gently back onto my shoulder.

“I want a kiss too.”

My hands had a mind of their own as I reached for War and brushed my thumb over his wet bottom lip.

“Didn’t you already kiss me?” I teased.

“That was child’s play. I need something that’ll keep me warm while you’re out with Lamont.”

“Lil’David.”

“Whatever. Or maybe you want to explore what an exchange below our waists might look like.”

My breath caught at War’s directness. I closed my eyes and silently counted, determined not to let my inner nature take over despite wanting to push War back and mount him. I opened my eyes and frowned.

“It doesn’t take all that to confirm our alliance, does it?” My voice quivered.

War chuckled.

“No, but I can tell that underneath that tough exterior, you like adventure. Trust your instincts. Go with the flow, sweetheart.”

War pushed all the right buttons with me.

“No lies detected.”

“You and I both like teasing each other and pushing each other to our limits. It’ll set us up for the risks we’re about to take. Intimacy instills greater trust between people, don’t you think?” He twirled my locs again.

“Sometimes.”

My heart thumped as I processed how unorthodox this was. I needed to meet Lil’David, but War’s magnetism tethered me to the couch.

War bit his lower lip and reached for my hand.

“There’s nothing wrong with testing out our synergy. In multiple areas.” War caressed my palm with his thumb.

That subtle move pulled on my heartstrings along with my clit again. When I didn’t say anything but let him continue rubbing my hand, he licked his lips, reminding me how nice and full they were.

“A brother could get used to being up under your socially conscious, empathetic, sexy ass.”

The warmth from War’s words made me vulnerable, even needy. I wanted him right now but tried to deflect.

“Stop complimenting me. I’m not used to being celebrated for my boldness,” I spoke quietly, almost as if saying my words too loud would make War change his mind about me.

He nestled his fingers under my chin and kissed my cheek before staring so deep into my eyes it made my stomach flip-flop.

“But somebody needs to celebrate you. You’re brave, beautiful, and so damn fine.” He was so close to me I couldn’t think straight.

When he brushed his fingers across my bare thigh, I shut my eyes, forcing my mind to quiet down.

Before I opened them, War crashed his warm lips into mine.

My body exploded and then crashed. The warmth of the moment overtook me.

The closer he pressed his body into mine, the quicker I lapped him up, taking in the sweetness of his mouth.

I rested my hand on War’s shoulders to steady myself and then reached for his neck to hold him in place.

He circled my waist and then held my hips, pulling my body closer to him.

When we finally broke the kiss, his lips dropped to my neck.

My eyes rolled back in my head as he sucked and licked my skin, sending new sensations everywhere.

With my head tilted back to give him better access, he dived in with his lips, tongue, and fingers working in sync to drive me over the edge.

I moaned and nearly screamed as War deepened the pressure on my collarbone, then moved up to my jaw and back to my lips, which he pried open with his tongue.

Damn. I could barely catch my breath.

I placed my hands on the side of War’s face to lift his head. I needed to penetrate his delicious mouth more. As I explored, his tongue lapped mine, stroke for stroke. In that kiss, we fought for control in an age-old dance between people whose physical hunger surpassed logic.

When his hand pried my legs open and his fingers inched toward my panties, my eyes popped open. If I didn’t stop this, he’d be deep in my guts within seconds. I reluctantly released War’s mouth and held him back with my hands.

“I need to go,” I whispered into his mouth.

With his hand still on my thigh, he whispered back, “Do you?”

“Yes, or I’ll . . .” I closed my eyes and nearly melted from lust.

I couldn’t think worth a damn.

“You’ll what?” War kissed down the middle of my breasts.

“Ride you until I cum.” I clung to his back and blurted the words out before I could stop myself.

War bit his lip, then smiled.

“Do it.” War licked his lips and reached for my waist.

“But I have to go.”

“No, you don’t. Everything you need is right here. I’ll let you ride me until your legs give out.” He released me then pointed to his crotch and growing erection.

I collapsed against the back of the couch again and bit the tip of my fingernail, eyeing the object of my desire. I was aroused and confused.

“Give me a minute to think.”

“Okay. While you do that, I’ll get more comfortable.” War stood and lowered his gray sweatpants, revealing a big print through gray boxers that had me ready to risk it all.

That anaconda was the motivation I needed to make the best choice for me.