Chapter 6

The Lone Wolf Café was already bustling with activity when Celeste arrived, the warm glow of the lanterns casting a cozy ambiance over the rustic wooden tables and chairs. She spotted Kade in the corner, standing beside a table set for two, his tall frame exuding an air of quiet strength and authority.

Kade turned to greet her, a soft smile playing on his lips. “Celeste, you look beautiful tonight,” he said, his deep voice sending a shiver down her spine.

A flush rose to her cheeks as she took in the intimate setting. Kade had clearly gone to great lengths to create a romantic atmosphere just for the two of them. “This is wonderful, Kade. Thank you for inviting me.”

He pulled out a chair for her, his hand brushing against the small of her back as she sat. The simple touch ignited a spark of electricity between them, and Celeste found herself longing for more.

They settled into their meal and conversation flowed easily between them. Kade asked about her day, listening intently as she recounted her magical mishaps and discoveries. His eyes sparkled with amusement and something deeper, something that made Celeste’s heart race.

“You’re remarkable, you know that?” Kade said, reaching across the table to take her hand in his. “Watching you rediscover your magic, your strength... It’s inspiring.”

Celeste intertwined her fingers with his, marveling at how perfectly they fit together. “Thank you. I couldn’t do it without you. Having some of my memories back is nice, but so much is still missing. I wish I remembered more of you.”

“Me?”

She smiled at his surprise. “Yes. I can tell you had to be really special in my life. I feel it.”

They gazed at each other for a long moment, the rest of the world fading away. In that instant, Celeste knew with certainty there was more between them than Kade had let on. The way he looked at her, the way his touch set her soul on fire... It was a connection that transcended mere friendship. Could they have been in a relationship? Maybe he didn’t want to push her and didn’t tell her. She wanted it to be true – that she and Kade were more than just close friends.

The way he made her feel was so much deeper, stronger than any other emotion she’d ever felt. Even with some of her memory gone, she knew that for a fact.

As the evening wore on, the flirtatious banter between them grew bolder, more playful.

“You know,” Kade said, his voice low and teasing, “I never knew that accidentally levitating a tray of pastries could be so endearing. I’ve never seen a witch as talented and beautiful as you. You’ve got a real talent for making magical mishaps look adorable.”

Celeste laughed. “What can I say? It’s a gift.” She batted her eyelashes in mock vanity. “Though, I have to say, I’m much better at making things float than I am at keeping them from crashing down.”

Kade chuckled, his deep, rich laughter rumbling through his chest. “Well, lucky for you, I’ve got pretty good reflexes. I’ll always be there to catch you when you fall.”

The sincerity in his words beneath the playful tone made Celeste’s heart flutter. She reached across the table, her fingers brushing against his. “My hero.”

When the last of the dishes had been cleared away, Kade and Celeste lingered at the table. He traced lazy circles on the back of her hand with his thumb, the simple gesture sending tingles of pleasure up her arm.

“I don’t want this to end,” Celeste whispered, her eyes locking with his.

There. She said the words out loud. She might not know a lot of things for sure, but she knew she wanted Kade in a way that felt so natural and perfect that she didn’t question it.

Kade leaned in closer, his breath warm against her cheek. “It doesn’t have to. Let’s go home.”

Celeste’s heart thundered in her chest, her body yearning for his touch. She knew, deep down, that this was more than just physical attraction.

At Kade’s house,Celeste led him into her room and didn’t stop until they got into the bathroom. She rose to her tiptoes and brushed her lips over his. “I want you, Kade.”

He groaned and pulled her flush against his body. He kissed her hard, rough, and so deep, she melted into him. His thick, hard body rubbed against her, sending sparks down her spine.

She pulled away and smiled. He looked so hungry like he wanted to eat her in a single bite. There was no hesitation. She peeled away her clothes while meeting his gaze. With a quick reach, she turned on the shower and stood under the spray of warm water, exposed, naked, and waiting for him with beads of water trailing down her body.

“Are you going to stare all night or are you coming in?”

“Are you sure?”

She licked her lips and nodded. “Never been more sure of something in my life.”

Her body heated watching him slip from his clothes until he stood fully naked and erect. God. He was a sight. Strong, muscular, and hard for her. Any concern she may have had over being intimate with Kade had vanished the moment they kissed.

He joined her in the shower, the water sluicing off his shoulder, down to his abs, and over the tip of his cock.

“You are a sight, Celeste. So beautiful.”

This moment was right. Perfect. She and Kade were meant to be. There was no question. They were meant to be one.

He reached for her, his fingers light over her slick skin.

“I want you so much, I don’t know if I can control this hunger.”

She gulped. A flood of heat shot through her body light lightning. “Don’t control it, Kade. Take whatever you want.” His featherlight touch over her breast seared her flesh like tiny burns.

Celeste rose to her tip toes and pulled his head down to kiss him. “I don’t know what our past was, Kade, but I need you. I feel like I’ve missed you for a really long time.”

His eyes flashed golden. “I’ve missed you every day for too long.”

“Don’t miss me any longer. I’m yours.”

Kade pressed her against the shower wall, pushing her pelvis against his cock. The second her nub touched him, she turned into a shaky mess.

“Kade…” His name came out as a low moan on her lips. She gripped his shoulders and moved her hips, desperate for him to fill her.

He tipped her chin up to his mouth and crushed her with it.

Celeste let out a resounding moan.

She reached for his cock but he pinned her to the tile by her wrists, her body arching against him. “Please.”

Kade rumbled a groan when her clit collided with his cock. She loved the sound of his need. She wanted more of it. He took her lips, hungry and desperate. Mouths explored the hidden depths of each other’s slippery tongues, gnawing at one another’s lips.

Kade took her breath away. His body held her captive and she didn’t know how much longer she could wait. They were both starved. The hunger and desperation were no longer just about the act of sex and the peak of orgasms; it was a metaphysical dance of auras, souls merging to the balance that had been missing for both of them.

He grabbed her by the thighs, lifting her easily to him. She met his gaze, her breaths coming in short gasps as she watched a muscle work his jaw. And then he entered her. It was a slow almost painful yet glorious experience. How long had it been since she’d last had sex? So many years. Never feeling right. Now, it was perfect. Wonderful.

He was deep inside her, stretching and filling her before he lowered his head and kissed her. Then he reared back and filled her again. Deep. Hard. Fast. She clung to him through the storm, her body opening and embracing his possession.

“Are you okay?” His voice was low and rough.

“No. I’m perfect.”

The smile he gave her made her pussy squeeze his cock. He groaned and thrust deep and hard. Over and over. She could only hang on through the ride.

“Tell me you want me.”

“I want you, Kade. All of you.”

He lowered her back to her feet, flipped her so her chest faced the wall and wedged his knee between her legs, parting them. He then grabbed her by the hips and hauled her toward him snarling as she gasped at his swift maneuver. His animalistic movements made her hotter than she’d ever been.

Their bodies pressed tightly together and he buried his head into the crook of her neck. He pressed her against the wall, held her there, and slipped his cock into her.

“Fuck!”

He thrust into her hard, fast, nonstop. The animalistic motions would have made her hit her head on the shower wall had he not held her in place. His cock was hot, branding her from the inside. A bubble of fire exploded inside her, sending liquid heat through her body.

“You’re mine, Celeste. No matter how many years go by, you’ll always be mine.”

She whimpered. Deep down, she knew he was right. She would always be his. Waves of pleasure crashed over her at the same moment he thrust one final time and bit on the back of her shoulder. He came inside her, his cock pulsed and filled her with his heat. This was what she’d been missing. Him. She was home.