Impossible Love: An Unforeseen Destiny Novel Book One by Kimberly Readnour Page B

asshole know her? I try maintaining a neutral expression but the blush sweeping across her face makes it impossible. Maybe they go to school together.
    “I still have to pass.” Kayla’s eyes flicker toward me then widen. “I’m so sorry. Kai, this is Ray from Ohio State.”
    Okay, scratch going to school together. I remove my arm from Kayla and shake his hand. It’s a firm handshake, not cocky in the least. Damn. Ray seems like a decent guy.
    “I better rejoin my team before they lose.” Ray grins at Kayla and then nods at me. “It was nice meeting you.”
    “Likewise.” I nod and reclaim Kayla’s hand as we step in the opposite direction. We’re a good distance away before either one of us speaks.
    “I met Ray on the plane coming here. He sat beside me.” Kayla lets out a laugh. “He probably thinks I’m neurotic. We ran into some turbulence and, of course, I freaked out. He kept talking, which kept me from panicking.”
    Jealousy courses through my body, and I frown at not being the one to console her.
    “Not keen on flying?” I glance down at her.
    “Not really, but I’ll do it.” Kayla smiles that genuine smile at me. “It’s worth it to come here. Otherwise, I never would’ve met you.”
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    Kayla~
     
     
    Two things occur simultaneously after my admission. The air surrounding us thickens to where I can hardly breathe, and Kai’s eyes darken with desire. There’s no wondering this time whether he’ll kiss me or not. He doesn’t allow enough time to formulate a single thought. One moment, I’m smiling at him, and then the next, a low growl escapes from deep within him as his lips crash upon mine. Our fingers untangle, and Kai places his hand on my lower jaw, guiding it toward him.
    My lips part from the gasp that escapes and Kai doesn’t miss the created opportunity. His tongue slips inside while his fingers grasp the nape of my neck. The hint of cinnamon tantalizes my taste buds, and my tongue greedily accepts his.
    A strange tingling sensation of heat overcomes me, beginning at my neck and surging through my body straight south. Every nerve ending seems heightened with need‌—‌a need that only Kai can fulfill.
    Kai pulls me closer, my arms slipping under his. My core clenches as if pleading for more. I grasp the back of Kai’s shirt in my hands, knowing I do want more. More of his mouth. More of his hands. More of his body. Oh God, I’m actually turned on.
    His fingers press into my skin, and I let out a tiny moan. Kai breaks away, still holding me against him and rests his chin against my head.
    “Sorry, I envisioned our first kiss a little differently,” Kai says, his chest rising and falling, his panting amplified against my ear. “I didn’t mean to rush this.”
    “No, it was perfect.”
    Kai squeezes me closer. “We can take this somewhere more private.”
    My body stiffens at his suggestion, and he quickly backs away to look me in the eyes.
    “I didn’t mean how that sounded.” Kai scans the deserted beach area. “I just meant somewhere where we wouldn’t be on display. I didn’t mean we would‌…‌uh, never mind.”
    I try to suppress my smile, but he’s too dang cute.
    “You hungry?” he asks randomly.
    “For food?” I challenge and then laugh. His mouth drops open and eyes bulge at my half-attempt at a joke. I bump his shoulder with mine and turn, so we’re side by side. “Yeah, I’m a little hungry.”
    He shakes his head and laces our fingers together. Leaning close to my ear, he murmurs, “Sweetheart, you can’t say that to a guy. I’m so turned on right now; it’s all I can do to stop myself from throwing you on the sand and fucking the hell out of you.”
    Now, my mouth drops open, but Kai isn’t laughing. The heat is still present in his eyes, and my body is doing strange things. I glance at his swoon-worthy abs. Even with them covered, that doesn’t help. I’m now picturing them naked.
    Why the heck does Kai’s words affect me