Chapter 25

Saturday night…

"Have you seen my other shoe?" Grace asked as she hobbled through the bedroom with one heel on and the other foot bare.

Khai rose from the chair where he'd been sitting to put on his own shoes and held it up. "This shoe?"

She frowned at him. "Where was that?"

"It was behind me. I was hiding it until the last minute."

She opened her eyes wide. "Why on earth would you hide my shoe?"

He chuckled as he let his gaze roam up and down her body, holding the heel out of reach. "Do you have any idea how fucking sexy you are tonight?"

She blushed. "You mentioned that a few times. Like when we bought the dress, when you had me try it on for you two days ago, when you had me try it on again yesterday, and then again tonight after you zipped it up. Now, why are you holding one of my heels hostage?"

"A combination of reasons."

She set her hands on her hips as she stood awkwardly in front of him with one knee bent because that foot was three inches higher than the other. "Would you like to enumerate them?"

"Yep. First of all, you're smoking hot no matter what you're wearing, anything from naked to a gunny sack."

"You've never seen me in a gunny sack."

"Have you ever worn one?"

"As a matter of fact, I have. When I was ten, we went to a local fair, and I joined the gunny sack race. And…" She bit her lip, not finishing her sentence.

"And what, love?" His curiosity was piqued.

"And there's photographic evidence."

His eyes shot wide. "Where?"

"After my grandmother died, I cleaned out the house and sold it to get a fresh start here in Denver. I couldn't take everything with me, though. So I left a few boxes of mementos in the neighbor's basement. I'll have to contact her someday, but she's a very sweet woman. I'm sure she didn't throw my things away."

Khai was beyond excited. "I can't wait to see these mementos, starting with the gunny sack photos. Do you mean you have albums and other pictures and trinkets?"

"Yep."

"That's fucking fantastic."

"Yep. I'll almost be a real person with a past when my new ID and social security card show up."

"They will soon, love. I promise. They were expedited."

"Are you going to tell me why you're still holding my shoe, Khai?"

"Ah, see, every time you put that black lacy dress on, I want to peel it off you and ravage you. I couldn't do so because of the stitches, but now that I've removed them, I can't wait until we get back from the club so I can lick every inch of your body and thrust into you."

"And the shoes?" She looked confused.

"They are going to make your legs ten times sexier, and then we'll never get to Roses and Thorns tonight."

She giggled and held out her hand. "Give me the heel, Khai. Let's go. Everyone is waiting for us. I want to see what all the hype is about."

Khai reached out with his other hand to snag her around the waist. He growled as he nuzzled her neck. "Are you sure you don't want to stay here and get naked?"

She shoved at him, still giggling. "Keep your cock in your pants, big guy. You can pull it out later tonight. Ella, Gemma, Kally, and Nora are excited to show me the club."

Khai groaned in her ear. "Fine, but if you end up titillated, I can't be held responsible for playing with you while we're there." He slid a hand up to cup her breast. "You'll never be able to hide these swollen nipples." His other hand smoothed down to her ass and then reached under the short skirt. "This thong won't hide your wet pussy either."

Grace shrugged. "Maybe I'll enjoy having you play with me at the club."

He nearly swallowed his tongue. Maybe she would. There was only one way to find out. "Ready?"

"Ready as I'll ever be."