Chapter 112
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The corner of my lips pulled into a smile as I leaned closer so that our eyes were on the same height. "I never promised anything my sweet kitten. I only gave you permission- permission that I can take back anytime."
There was a flicker of betrayal in her eyes and her scowl deepened. I chuckled lightly as I let the palm of my hand stroke the top of her drenched head. "Don't worry I will leave as soon as I have made sure that you're okay."
Confusion contoured her pale face. "But I am okay."
"I'll be the judge of that. Now go and take a shower and after that let's have some tea together." I ordered.
Displease washed over her face as she scrunched up her nose. Her eyes gleamed with desire to retaliate at me bringing a smirk to my lips. "Seeing how you are still standing here I'll give you two options." My hand glided from her crown to her nape earning a sharp breath from her. "You'll listen to me and go take a shower or" I drawled, letting my fingers slowly trail further down her neck until I got a hold of the zipper of her dress. Bringing my lips closely to her ear I whispered huskily, "I can undress you and we can take a bath together." before nibbling her earlobe lightly.
She released a gasp and as if she was getting burned by my touch jumped away from me, using her hands to clasp around the flushed ear that I whispered in to. "You're such a beast!" Her face was bright red, her pupils whirling around as if she was getting dizzy.
So adorable, I thought. My brow arched in amusement. "A beast? I was only giving you options to choose from. If I was truly a beast, I would have act on instinct. Shall I show you what my instincts want me to do?" I smiled rakishly seeing the shiver that rolled down her body at the sound of my sensual voice.
She whimpered a 'no' shaking her head gingerly while taking a careful step back. Not allowing her to widen the distance I took a big step forward, stalking to her like a predator who had decided on its pray.
Her eyes grew alarmed and she weakly stammered as she pointed behind her in the direction of her bathroom. "I-I will take a shower. Bye!" like a cat she run away with her tail between her legs; the sound of her slamming the bathroom door resonated throughout the apartment, causing my lips to spill laughter.
I wouldn't have really pounced on her, not now at least. I just really want to make sure that when I leave this building that she is cleaned up, warmth up and tucked in bed. Knowing her and knowing her coping mechanism whenever it came to her mom or step-dad I know for a fact that she would neglect her health. She would have slept in that grubby, drenched appearance if I didn't make her take a shower.
Turning on the kettle I took place on the small grey couch. Crossing my legs, I leaned back as I folded my arms; thinking about the next steps that I have to make to deal with Casper for making my April go through that. First of let's dump that car of his at a junkyard. I should call Snake to take care of that. Hmmm, it will take a while before he makes his next move as one of his hotels is in shambles, so I have to strike now while the iron is still hot. I thought, stroking my chin.
After a while of being deep in thought I heard a relieved sigh coming from my side. I glanced up and my jaw went slack. My lips parted slightly and simultaneously with my raging beating heart the whistle sound of the kettle went off indicating that it was done as I settled my gaze at April who was standing at entrance of the living area. Closing her eyes while smiling pleased, she tilted her head to the side- gathering her hair to one side and used the towel to gently pat it down from her roots to her ends, catching every water drop. Her lips that looked pale were now rosy and full of life again. Her cheeks were dusted with red from the steamy shower. Water drops trailed from her still wet hair down her flushed skin. The top part of her pajama was adorned with buttons in the middle where she left the last three one open, revealing her belly button.
And I had to hold back a growl from escaping when my eyes laid their sight on her nipples that were protruding through the flimsy fabric that was supposed to cover it.
Feeling my eyes on her she opened her innocent green eyes to peer in to my darkened ones. She quirked her eyebrows. "What?" She asked wearily not knowing the friction that she had caused between my legs.
I cleared my throat. Reaching my hand out to her I said, "Give me the towel, I'll dry your hair for you."
"I can do it myself."
"Since when did I ever car whether you're able to do something yourself? Are you going to come here and let me do your hair or shall I come to you?" I challenged with a lopsided grin.
She groaned annoyed and stomped reluctantly my way- plopping herself down on the ground in front of me with her back aimed towards me, allowing me to have better access to her hair as she settled herself between my legs. Humphing she trusted the towel in my hand. I took it and started to dry her head, gently letting the towel glide from her roots to her ends, gathering the strands of the ends in the towel to scrunch them up. Repeating that motion a few times I saw her strands that were first straight as a bone slowly regaining their luscious curls back.
April's head was lulled back, her lips releasing slow breaths as if she was about to fall asleep. "Mark." She called her voice soaked with sleepiness.
I hummed in response working my fingers through her scalp. "I am about to fall asleep."
"Don't fall asleep yet." I told her and pushed with my thumbs the fringes that laid on her forehead aside, leaning my head down as I gave it a chaste kiss.
April's eyes flew open and she scrambled away from me, using her hands to cover her forehead. Narrowing her eyes at me she said annoyed, "Is there something else that you can do except finding every opportunity to kiss me?"
I grinned teasingly in response. "You're awake, now aren't you? I will get us some tea so go sit on the couch." I stood up from the couch walking to the kitchen counter. I took two tea cups from the cabinet situated above me and poured the steaming hot water inside them. "Any tea flavor that you desire?" I asked as I opened a different cabinet to only see a small box with mint flavored tea-bags.
"I only have mint as a flavor." She answered.
I chuckled lowly. "Then mint shall it be."
The tea-bags were placed inside the cups, the essence of it spreading in the water like paint, staining the clear liquid with a murk color that darkened the longer the tea-bag stayed inside. Removing the tea bag and adding two sugar cubes to my kittens cup I stir it thoroughly before bringing it to where April was situated.
I handed her the cup earning a small thank you as she grabbed it with both of her hands. Pouting her lips, she puffed out small air to cool down the tea. With a smile I took my place next to her, crossing my legs as I rested an arm behind her- my hand draping over her shoulder while my other hand was holding the tea.
Bringing the cup to my lips I took a sip while observing kitten through the corner of my eyes. Thinking that she cooled down the tea enough she brought it to her lips. She took a sip carefully before hissing out in pain, "Ouch!" She rapidly waved her hand closely to her tongue in an effort to sooth down the stinging pain.
I couldn't help but laugh as I commented, "I know that I call you kitten, but are you perhaps really a cat? How's your tongue so sensitive?"
She shot me (cutely) a side glare, pouting her lips disgruntledly. "How can you drink it hot like that?"
"I was born with a fridge in my mouth." I said jokingly as I took another sip of my tea, the warm liquid gliding with ease down my throat.
Watching me gulp down the tea as if it was water she winced again, feeling secondhand pain. Perturbed she scrunched up her face, grumbling, "You're giving me more reason to think that you're not human."
I smirked against the edge of the cup before placing it down on the small coffee table. Turning to face April with a fixed smile I said with a mischievous tone, "Shall I share some of my inhuman powers with you?" Bringing my hand up I cupped her chin, letting my thumb glide over her supple lips. My eyes locked with her shocked ones, surveying how her pupils were quacking. "Who knows maybe I'm able to cool down the inside of your mouth when we share a kiss."
