Playoff King (Puck Battle Book 7) Read online

  Jill had kissed no man but her husband in over seventeen years.

  She had kissed no man in over a year.

  It was time for a change. She was ready.

  CHAPTER THREE

  H is breath tickled her face as she neared his lips. Her focus zoomed onto this mouth as her hands gripped his shoulders. Their eyes locked. Jill inhaled, preparing for contact.

  “Hold the elevator!”

  Instead of pulling her closer, Luka removed his hand from her back and stopped the door from closing completely. Jill stepped back until her back landed against the mirrored walls, creating a distance between them. The kiss never happened. She tried to calm her breathing and steady her pulse.

  A woman around her age raced onto the elevator. Her cheeks were flushed from the cold and her hair windblown. Jill sported a very similar look but for different reasons. Luka lowered his arm and turned his back towards the lady as the doors closed.

  “Thanks.” The woman pressed the seventh floor. “These things take forever,” she said as the lift lurched into motion.

  “No problem,” Jill replied. She wondered what Luka was thinking as he kept his distance and stared at her. The energy traveling between them crackled and climbed with each passing floor.

  Under the bright lights, she could see bright flecks of gold in his brown eyes. She kept her hands by her sides. He did the same. His stoic features were completely unreadable. If he was disappointed at being interrupted, she couldn’t tell.

  When they reached the fifth floor, the doors opened and the woman stepped out of the way. Luka waved his hand for her to lead. They exited without touching. Her stride lacked conviction. She feared the intimate moment had passed and things had shifted.

  “My room’s over here.” She pointed to the far corner and headed towards her suite.

  The lights were on as they entered, and the door closed behind them with a loud bang, startling her. She was on edge. It wasn’t every day she invited young men into her bedroom. That sounded tawdry even in her mind.

  “There’s a mini bar,” she said. “A drink could be good. Would you like a one?”

  Having a strange man in her room was unexpected but not unwelcome. Had she planned for company, she wouldn’t have left her suitcase open across the second bed. She glanced towards the open partition into the bathroom and cringed. It looked like a tornado had passed through, leaving her makeup and hair products scattered on every surface.

  When she looked back, he unzipped his jacket and leaned against the wall. “Do you regret me coming here with you?” He crossed his arms over his chest.

  She copied his body language. “Not at all. Why? Are you sorry you came up?”

  He narrowed his eyes. “If you’re happy for me to stay, then I’ll stay. When the other woman joined us, you pushed away. I don’t want you to be uncomfortable. I suggested coming here to help you relax, but you seem more tense than before,” he said, removing his jacket.

  A red tank top clung to his body. The veins in his arms bulged under the stretched skin. She dropped her arms and swallowed her drool before answering. “I’m not,” she chirped.

  Adrenaline coursed through her veins. Desire and anticipation wreaked havoc on her nerves. He raised his eyebrow, challenging her.

  “She caught me by surprise,” she added. “We… the heat of the moment ended abruptly. Sorry, I didn’t mean to push you away or give you the wrong impression.”

  “So, are you comfortable enough to get naked with me?”

  His question was blunt, stealing her next breath. She blinked several times, trying to form words and came up blank. Naked. That went way beyond a kiss. Way beyond her comfort zone, yet it excited her.

  A nervous laugh escaped, and she covered her mouth. “We should—”

  He removed his top, and tossed it on the bed. His shoes came off next. Luka pushed off the wall. Over six feet of muscles and virility stalked towards her. “No bathing suit for the bath. Seems only fair we both be naked.”

  His Eastern European accent did funny things to her insides. Or it could have been the implications of his words. Luka’s body was a work of art. Young, fit and vibrant. He stepped into her personal space. Her hands trembled and collided with the ridges of his stomach.

  “I’ve been told I come on strong. But when I see what I want, I don’t know any other way.” Luka placed his hands over the tie on the side of her dress. “May I?”

  “You don’t want to talk a little first? Get to know each other.” Her voice trembled as much as her hands.

  He shook his head. “We can talk in the water. You’re shaking. Let’s warm you up.”

  She swallowed her reservations and nodded. “Sounds good.”

  The knot released within seconds and her dress opened, revealing half of her body. His eyes drifted down to her chest. “Gorgeous. I like the black against your pale skin.”

  “Thank you,” she breathed as he untied the other knot. Her entire front was exposed. She wanted to shrink away and cover herself but stood unmoving. Her curves and marks were a part of her and she wore them like a badge of honor.

  Luka pushed the fabric from her shoulders. His fingers trailed down her spine, stopping at her bra. The dress billowed to the floor by her feet.

  “I like you like this,” he said with a smile, taking in her lingerie and exposed body parts. “Later, after we’ve warmed you up, you’ll put it on for me again.”

  The bra clasp snapped open. He pulled it from her body. Her nipples puckered at the rush of cool air. His eyes zeroed in on her hardened tips. He licked his lips, and she shivered.

  “It’s a struggle not to touch you.” He balled his hands by his sides. “You’re so beautiful.”

  His praise bolstered her confidence. Jill gripped his pants and pushed them down over his ass. They dropped to his ankles. “I never said you couldn’t touch me.”

  His smile turned sinister. “I plan to, but we have all night.” Luka stepped out of his pants. His erection grazed his navel, confirming his attraction. “First, we talk like you wanted. I’ll run the bath. Then more will follow. Timing is everything.”

  More. Her mind raced to fill in the blanks of what that would entail.

  Touching. He’d said it was most definitely on the agenda.

  Kissing. She hoped so.

  Sex. It was highly probable.

  The prospect of being intimate excited as much as it terrified her. She swallowed hard as he winked and left her standing there half naked. His backside was round, firm, and perfect for squeezing. His back dimples waved with his noticeable swagger. He had the gait that only accompanied confident men. Terry walked with the same purpose and he’d almost destroyed her. She shook away those thoughts because tonight wasn’t about him. He was the past and Luka was her present.

  Water poured into the tub and whistling followed. Carefree and enticing. Luka was a breath of fresh air with his directness. He didn’t seem the type to keep secrets, and she found that extremely attractive. Her body vibrated with yearning.

  Seizing the moment and acting spontaneously weren’t her usual MO. Her life ran by a schedule and precise routines. This trip disrupted the flow, and she considered it a good thing. Bending down, she unclipped the garters and slipped out of her heels. The rest of her clothes landed in a pile which she collected and tossed in her suitcase.

  When she joined Luka, he sat in the tub with his arms braced around the edges. She halted mid-stride. He made it look tiny; like two people couldn’t possibly fit. The water continued to flow from the side faucet and barely covered his legs. His erection jutted towards her. Long, thick and perfect. She chewed her lip and tried not to stare, but it was impressive.

  Her attraction towards him tripled. The urge to dive into the tub, slide that hunk of flesh inside her and kiss him until they both exploded was hard to resist. Talking was overrated. She was ready to embrace the wanton side of herself.

  A low chuckle captured her attention. “Come here.” He held out his hand, and she went to him.

  “I’d like to sit on… I mean, sit facing you.” With his cock pressed against her, it would be impossible to resist grinding. Jill wanted to see his handsome face as she sank onto him. She wanted to feel his lips on hers as he stretched her full.

  “As you wish,” he responded, gripping her hand and opening his legs wide to allow room for her to step into the tub.

  The water was warm, but not too hot. She sat and hugged her knees. “Perfect temperature. Do you like baths?”

  “If you’re in them, I like it very much, but I’ve never been a fan.” He turned off the water before it spilled over the sides and turned on the jets.

  She moaned as six pulsing waves of water hit her back in all the right places. “Hmmm. I love them.”

  He picked up one of her feet and massaged her insole. Her eyes rolled back in her head. This was heaven. “What else do you like?”

  “What you’re doing right now. Wow, that’s amazing. I love my high heels, but my feet suffer for fashion.” She dropped her head back as he pressed his thumbs against her arch, working the tightness. “I won’t give them up no matter how old I get. How old are you by the way?”

  “Does my being younger bother you?” He pulled her foot out of the water to knead the muscles more. “Because I’m fond of experienced women.”

  At that moment, the age difference didn’t bother her at all. “Not really. Though you’re probably closer to my daughters age than my own.”

  “Age is a number and nothing more. I’m twenty-two. I left my country when I was eighteen and had been living on my own for many years before that. Besides spending time with your kids, what do you do for fun, Jill? When it’s just you.”

  She laughed. Fun didn’t exist without her ba
bies. She preferred having the kids around all the time. “This might sound pathetic to you but being with my family is fun. They make me laugh until I cry sometimes, and I don’t like being without them.”

  “Devotion is admirable not pathetic.” He switched feet, causing her to sink deeper into the water.

  “How about you? What do you do for fun and to unwind?”

  “I work out. When I have bad nights, I work myself harder. Parties and drinking don’t interest me. I prefer to watch movies or read. Good sex is the best way to unwind.”

  She slipped under the water, swallowed a mouthful of water and sputtered. Luka placed her feet beside him and dragged her body onto his legs. Jill straddled him and placed her hands on the side of the tub to steady herself.

  “Are you all right? He leaned forward, pulling her closer until she felt his cock against her stomach.

  A coughing fit followed as she tried to gain her bearings. Her ass rested on the top of his thighs. “I’m fine,” she wheezed, patting her chest as he squeezed her ass. Wrapping her legs around him brought their lower half’s together. “Totally good. Thanks.”

  Their position left little room between them. He moved one hand to the nape of her neck and pulled her flush against him. Their chests mashed together. “When was the last time you had sex?”

  “A long time ago.” She let go of the tub and draped her arms over his shoulders. Her fingers ran through his soft hair. Face to face their lips were so close. “You?”

  “It’s been months. It’s hard to meet women when I’m focused on work. I don’t allow many distractions into my life. But tonight, you came along.” He twirled her wet hair around his fist, holding her in place. “I hadn’t planned to take a partner, but I’m interested in you.”

  His accent, his body, his scent, everything about him drew her in. “I’m interested in you too.” She closed the gap between their lips and kissed him.

  The long dry spell was broken.

  His mouth opened and covered hers. She responded, and their tongues tangled. Using a precise amount of pressure and suction, he drove her wild. She purred like a kitten as he pet the inside of her mouth with even strokes. The slow and controlled kiss was far better than she’d dared imagine.

  Lost in the enjoyment of a great first kiss, the water turned cold, and she shivered. Without breaking their connection, Luka pulled the plug and lifted her from the water. “Tell me what you want?”

  No one had asked her what she wanted in a long time. Jill rested her forehead against his. “Whatever you want,” she provided her conditioned response.

  “I want all of you,” he said in a voice so low and seductive it sent goosebumps trailing down her arms.

  She remained plastered to him as he carried her out of the bath. “You can have me. All of me.”

  A trail of water lead to the bed where he placed her gently onto the mattress. The leisurely kiss turned more heated. He covered her body and settled between her open legs. Their lips never separated as her hands roamed his sculpted back. She gripped his ass hard and moaned when his cock rubbed between her legs. Thrusting her pelvis against his erection, she coated him in her arousal.

  Tearing her lips from his, she gazed into his rich brown eyes. “Please tell me you have a condom. I don’t have any. I hadn’t expected to meet anyone.”

  He nodded and left her to collect the protection from his wallet. “One won’t be enough,” he said with the sexiest smirk painted on his face.

  A handful of rubbers scattered across the bed beside her. Luka didn’t pounce on her as she expected. He stood next to the bed and stroked his cock. Teasing her. Every light in the room was on, allowing her to see every defined inch of him. There were bruises and scars mingled among the deep ridges of muscles. He looked badass and hands down the sexiest man she’d ever laid eyes on.

  Irrational desire swept through her. If she didn’t have him inside her within the next few seconds, she might explode. Jill sat and grabbed a condom, ripping it open. “Screw foreplay. Right now, I need you inside me. Lie down.”

  Lifting onto her knees and crooking her finger, she beckoned him to rejoin her on the bed. He did as requested, sprawling his big body on his back for her to mount. She wasted no time straddling him and touching his cock for the first time. Gripping it with both hands, she admired his manhood. Hot, hard and smooth. It glistened from her wetness. She rolled the condom over him, pressed the tip against her clit and circled her hips a few times.

  Her eyes rolled back, and she moaned. “Feels so good.”

  “Jill.” He gnashed his teeth as she slipped the head of his cock inside her.

  The exquisite stretch caused her to pause. She relished the moment of control. The passion and desire staring back at her fueled her inner beast. She sank down slowly, savoring every inch until he filled her to the hilt. Then she let loose.

  Luka cupped her breasts and pinched her nipples. His eyes were locked with hers. She leaned back with her hands on his legs and bounced on his cock. Up and down. Over and over. His cock knocked against her G-spot.

  They started slow, adjusting to each other. Their speed increased and combined moans grew louder. She slammed down as he thrust up. “Luka, I’m going to come. I’m so close,” she panted.

  His breaths were heavy, matching her own. “Come with me.” He trailed his fingers down her body and flicked her clit. Once. Then again only harder.

  She couldn’t stop the orgasm that burst from inside her. A rollercoaster rush of sensations traveled through her. Everything tightened, winding her and obliterating all loneliness. Jill shouted his name. Luka’s face scrunched as he released. She leaned forward and captured his lips. Her hands landed beside his head as her pelvis ground against him, coaxing every drop of pleasure from him.

  Luka kissed her with an urgency she hadn’t expected. His tongue invaded as his body stilled. He pulled her closer until her arms gave out. Then he rolled on top of her. Mashing his hips into her. His cock was still rock hard. Within a few minutes, another orgasm blossomed.

  “You are amazing. I’ve never come that fast before. Not even as a boy.” He pulled his cock out, removed the condom and replaced it with another. “I might never let you go.”

  She wiped the sweat from her brow and sighed as he entered her again. “I wouldn’t call that fast. It was just right.” Her shoulders relaxed against the bed as she played with the soft bristles of his beard.

  “Even more beautiful when you’re relaxed. This time we’ll go slow,” he said, pushing all the way in. He closed his eyes and his rugged handsomeness nearly shot her to the moon again. “I hope you’re not tired because we won’t be sleeping for a long time.”

  Their lips pressed together. Every part of them touched and connected. Slow and sensual thrusts followed by sweet talk, dirty talk and everything in between. Luka was in his prime and showed her over and over what her body was capable of. For the next few hours, Jill learned what happiness felt like again.

  CHAPTER FOUR

  O ne eye opened as her internal clock sounded. Without looking at the time, she knew it was five thirty. Years of waking early with Terry had conditioned her to rise before the sun. Jill stretched her arms above her head, and her body screamed in protest.

  Wet suction tugged at her nipple. An erotic jolt fired towards her core, erasing any aches. She opened both eyes and saw the top of Luka’s head as he feasted on her breast. The whiskers on his face rubbed against her chest. Beards weren’t usually her thing, but Luka pulled it off.

  “Good morning,” she said, massaging his scalp.

  A sleepy haze lingered in her vision. She suspected they hadn’t been sleeping for long. A few hours at most. Her body still tingled from multiple orgasms. As his hand settled between her legs, another one built.

  “It is,” he mumbled between her breasts. He pushed two fingers inside her as his mouth covered her other nipple, flicking the tip with his tongue. His thumb circled her clit, causing her body to arch into his touch.

  Her moans echoed through the room. The attention he lavished to her body left its mark in her heart. One night with Luka had changed everything. Whether he meant it to happen or not. She didn’t want their time to end. She could get used to him far too easily.