I was thrilled when Kayden opened his gifts I got him. He loved the Texas Longhorns cuff links, and custom Rolex. He said he will be wearing that watch every single day to remind him of me when he’s working, or traveling for business.
Chapter Nineteen
After everyone headed home, I dragged Kayden away from playing Madden with my dad. Leading him down the trail behind my house, to my favorite spot here…the pond.
I lay down on the cool grass with Kayden beside me. This is one of the most peaceful places on earth. We laid there for a long time, just listening to the crickets and frogs; watching the sun set over the mountains, casting an array of pinks and reds over the water.
Finally I roll over onto my side, resting my chin on Kayden’s well-defined chest. “You know this is where I had my first kiss? With Gunner Andrews, we were both twelve, and had braces…oh my gosh, it was horrible.” I burst into a fit of laughter as I think back.
Rising up onto his elbows, Kayden flashes me a devilish grin. “Well I won’t lie; knowing it was disastrous is great to hear.”
Smacking him on the arm I yell at him, “Hey now! Don’t go gloating because my first kiss was an absolute fail!” I’m trying so hard to keep a straight face, but can’t fight the smile spreading across it.
“Well, I will gloat, because it gives me the opportunity to give you Savannah Elizabeth Livingston…the best kiss you will ever have at this here spot.”
“Hmm, I guess I do like the sound of that, the best kiss…by the last man I’ll ever kiss.”
Running his strong finger’s through my hair and cupping the back of my neck with his hand, Kayden pulls my face to his; giving me the most delicious kiss he’s ever given me…if that’s even possible.
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I was saddened when it came time for us to leave Memphis. Only thing making it easier is that my parents are leaving to go back on tour. We had so much fun the three days we were there, and I look forward to bringing Kayden back again for our Annual Fourth of July barbeque.
We spent the entire flight back to Texas relaxing and watching movies in his bedroom on the private jet. Brooklyn is still in Los Angeles until after New Year’s, so it will just be Kayden and me for the entire week.
This was Zak and Jacob’s last week in Galveston before they head back to California, so we all had plans to go out on Kayden’s boat. I planned on making a huge dinner on the thirtieth for them before they leave the next day.
When we finally arrive back in Houston it’s pouring down rain, so instead of driving to Galveston, we decided to stay at the hotel for the night. Our temporary driver for the next few days picked us up at the airport and drove us to the hotel.
We order room service for dinner rather than cook something, because both of us are exhausted from the nonstop traveling we’ve been doing. We only get a few days to recuperate because in three days we are driving to San Antonio for the Alamo Bowl.
We plan on staying there overnight, then driving back home the next day. Kayden bought me cute cowgirl boots with an Orange Texas Longhorn logo on them and a jersey. We are going to tailgate with a bunch of his old college buddies who are attending the game too.
After finishing dinner we head for the bath to relax. Kayden has a Jacuzzi in his bathroom, so we filled it with bubbles and fired up the jets. It feels amazing having the jets beating against my sore muscles. The jet, mixed with the sensation of Kayden washing my body, feels like absolute heaven.
One of my favorite things in the entire world is washing Kayden. I love massaging the shampoo into his hair, and washing his body; it’s beyond sexy to see the effect I have on him. Before I could finish washing the soap off of his body, he lifts me up so that I’m straddling him.
“I think we’re clean enough baby.” Taking my hands and lacing our fingers together, I move my body up, coming down slowly, taking all of him into me.
“I don’t think I’m going to be able to walk by the time you’re done with me.” I begin trailing kisses along his neck, licking the beads of water running down his skin.
“I’ll make sure the freezer is stocked up on ice.” Giving me a sly grin, Kayden kisses me with so much passion that the butterflies in my stomach feel more like humming birds on speed fluttering inside of me.
Kayden is gripping my hips, lifting me up and down along his impressive length. I can’t help but moan uncontrollably as I rotate my hips, riding him as the water splashes over the sides of the tub.
Holding myself up, I squeeze Kayden’s shoulders, feeling his muscles tense under my fingers as he grips my hips tighter. He’s getting close; I can feel the girth of his cock getting bigger and harder as he climbs closer and closer to finishing. My own orgasm on the brink, I reach down to massage my clit.
“Fuck…Savannah…I love it when you do that.” Clenching his teeth, Kayden tosses his head back as he begins pumping into me. We climax together, riding out our orgasms as he thrusts into me harder.
Deliriously spent and exhausted, I collapse onto Kayden’s chest. Resting my head over his heart, I listen to it hammering against his ribcage.
Our erratic breathing slowly returns to normal, as Kayden runs his hands up and down my back, gently kissing my temple. He whispers “I love you,” into my ear, causing butterflies to flutter frantically in the pit of my stomach. I swear I’ll never in this life or the next get tired of hearing those three little words pass his lips.
I look up at Kayden, watching the water droplets fall from his hair and roll down his deliciously chiseled chest. My eyes follow the droplets of water as they cascade down his body. Slowly, I slide my hands along his arms, settling my eyes on his Angel tattoo. Running my fingers over his sister’s name, I hear Kayden suck in a sharp breath.
Sliding my gaze back up to his, my eyes lock onto Kayden’s gorgeous green irises; the moment our eyes meet all the air is sucked from my lungs. It’s amazing how one glance can simply take my breath away.
Giving him a small smile, I whisper, “I love you, too,” as I slide my fingers through his hair. Fisting it, I lean up onto my tip toes and pull his mouth down to mine, crashing our lips together. Deepening our kiss, Kayden slides his tongue into my mouth, causing my heart to flutter and my body to hum with desire.
One thing I love more than making love to this man is kissing him. His kisses do crazy things to my body. If it was possible, I would spend every waking moment with my lips permanently on his.
Chapter Twenty
Four Days Later
We went to the game last night in San Antonio, and oh my God, it was so much fun. The University of Texas won which made the night even better.
I forgot how fun tailgating can be. We spent hours hanging out with everyone in the parking lot, while Kayden and his friends grilled tons of food and drank beer all day. We set up tents by our truck with the grills and chairs all under them. I had so much fun tossing the football around with all the guys. They made me feel welcome, and not annoyed at all that Kayden had brought his girlfriend.
Only one other guy had brought his girlfriend she was shy at first, but after a few beers she was a chatter box. I think I learned her entire life story in the few hours we spent in the parking lot. Kayden was so sweet and brought an entire cooler full of Mike’s Hard Lemonade and Pink Lemonade for me. I’ve tried almost every beer known to man, and I just do not like the taste of any of them…at all!
We had seats up front just behind the University of Texas players. Kayden was high-fiving players left, right, and center. He knows everyone who plays for the college, including the coaching staff.
After the football game we all headed down to the bars in San Antonio. Every bar was packed, and people were cheering in the streets because the Longhorns had won. The excitement was contagious, and I couldn’t help but get sucked into all the celebrating. Seeing Kayden have so much fun was enjoyable all on its own.
Finally, at two in the morning, we walked back to our hotel. We’d parked our truck back at the hotel after the game
and walked down to the bars to party with everyone.
Our night in San Antonio will forever be one of the most fun nights that Kayden and I ever had together. My iPhone is full of about two hundred pictures. I cannot wait to go through them and see what pictures we took. I was so drunk; I don’t even remember half the night. I usually don’t ever get flat out smashed, but last night I did. I’m definitely feeling it today, but it was so worth it.
As soon as we got back to Houston, and to my beach house, we went directly to my bedroom and passed out. We have dinner tonight with Jacob and Zak, so I need a few more hours of sleep to recuperate from last night.
I awaken a few hours later to the cell phone alarm I set. Shutting it off, I glance at the clock, and notice it’s now four o’ clock. I have to shower and get dinner started. Letting Kayden sleep, I slip out of bed and take a quick shower before heading into the kitchen to get dinner ready.
I’m making shrimp scampi and a tossed salad. Jacob is bringing a bottle of wine from his family’s winery to have with dinner.
As I’m draining the noodles, I feel Kayden slide his arms around me before pulling me against his hard, muscled chest. Kissing my neck and giving it a little nibble, “I am sorry baby, but I gotta go to the office.”
Setting the noodles back into the pan, I turn and look at Kayden. I can see his disappointment; he knows how much I’m looking forward to dinner tonight.
“It’s okay. I will save you some dinner. Why do you have to go back into Houston?” Leaning against the counter, I cross my arms and rest them against my chest.
Putting a hand on each side of me, Kayden has me pinned against the kitchen counter caging me in with his body. The aroma of his cologne is intoxicating; I take in a deep breath, savoring Kayden’s bewitching scent. Between that and the feeling of his taut muscles pressing against my body, I melt against the counter momentarily forgetting he just told me he has to leave.
“Emergency at the office, I just got a call from Aaron, my Head of Security, something about the security going haywire at Beaumont Industries. Dixon is God knows where, so I have to go see to the problem.” Letting out a loud sigh, Kayden rests his head against mine.
“Well, you better get going then.” I say as I slap his chest playfully. “Seriously, Kayden, its fine, go deal with the issue. Hopefully you can get it resolved quickly, and hurry back.” Entwining my fingers together behind Kayden’s neck, I pull him down for one more kiss. “I love you, and I will see you in a little bit, the guys will understand.”
Kissing me one more time, Kayden tells me he loves me too, and heads out the door. I can hear the rumble of his Raptor as he takes off down the road.
The last few days it’s rained every single day. So instead of eating dinner out on the deck, I set up our plates and glasses in the dining room. I just finished setting the salad on the table when I hear Jacob and Zak at the front door.
Fixing my pony tail, I answer the door. “Hey guys! Perfect timing…I just finished making dinner.”
“It smells delicious, Savannah.” We all head into the kitchen. Jacob was getting right to opening the wine and pouring me a glass. “I feel like a beer, do you have any in the fridge?” Zak asked walking over to the refrigerator.
“Yeah, check in the bottom of the fridge.”
Grabbing a beer for him and another for Jacob, we all sit down at the table, and start making our plates.
“Where’s Kayden? I thought he was having dinner with us tonight?” Jacob asks as he scoops some shrimp scampi onto his plate.
“There was an emergency at work, he feels awful, but is going to try and get back as quickly as he can.”
“Well, that sucks. I guess that’s a downfall of running your own corporation. You never truly have a day off.” Zak gives me a sympathetic smile, popping a shrimp into his mouth.
Jacob and Zak are tearing into their dinner; I’m not the best cook so I’m happy they’re enjoying it. The wind is howling outside and the rain pounding off the side of the house. It’s a crappy way for them to spend their last night in Galveston, but they enjoyed gorgeous weather almost every day since they got here.
“I’m going to send Kayden a text, and see if he’s almost done dealing with the situation at work.” Taking a sip of my third glass of wine, my head is starting to get really fuzzy.
Grabbing my phone, I try to text Kayden, but it’s hard to see the letters on my iPhone’s keypad. After I send the text, I sit and stare lovingly for a few moments at the photo of Kayden and me. We took it down at the pond the night before we left Memphis.
Jacob hands me another glass of wine; smiling at me, with his megawatt smile. Dressed in his slacks, button up dress shirt and loafers, his blue eyes sparkling, “Another glass, Savannah? So what do you think of my family’s wine?” He asks with his thick British accent.
The sound of it brings a small smile to my face. I’m really going to miss having them around.
Taking another sip, I smile back up at him. “I like it; it has a rich taste that tingles on your tongue. It’s very good, but man it hits you hard. This is some strong wine. I feel as if I’m floating!” Bursting into a giggling fit, Jacob and Zak start laughing along with me, helping me over to the couch.
I tip back my glass, drinking every last drop. The wine is superb, but it hits you hard and fast. I lay my head back on the couch, the entire room is spinning.
I feel as if I’m stuck in a thick fog. I can hear Zak and Jacob talking but it’s muffled, and I can’t focus long enough to understand what they’re saying.
I hear Genuine’s Pony playing…Kayden’s calling…but my body feels paralyzed, I can’t move…I can’t fight the feeling of sleep pulling me under. My eyelids feel so heavy. Last thing I remember is blabbering for someone to answer my phone, and then everything going dark.
Chapter Twenty-One
I wake up to the smell of leather and my car, mixed with the aroma of fresh rain. I feel groggy and weak; my limbs lifeless and lethargic. My skull is pounding with the world’s worst hangover I’ve ever experienced in my life. How much did I drink? Blinking a few times, I try to get my eyes to focus. It’s so dark I can’t see at first. Finally my eyes adjust to the night’s thick darkness and I realize I’m lying in the backseat of my Audi. Jacob is sitting up front in my passenger seat, and it’s hard to see…but I think Zak is in the driver’s seat.
I go to speak, but I have the worst cotton mouth of my life. My throat is so parched that I can barely make an audible sound. Panic instantly fills my veins when I realize my hands and ankles are bound. Glancing down at my hands, I try not to draw attention to myself. I see a white zip tie is tight around my wrists and another around my ankles binding them together.
My head is spinning and I can feel tears welling up in my eyes. What the hell is going on? Why am I tied up in the back of my car? Why would Jacob and Zak do this to me?
I lie perfectly still, God help me, I don’t think I will be able to move. My body is frozen with shock and confusion. Jacob is talking to Zak, and I’m even more mind-fucked by what he’s saying. He just told Zak that Kayden texted them back on my phone, saying he will have ten million dollars wired to their offshore account within the next hour.
He’s driving home from the office now and will text them back when the transfer is complete. They are holding me for ransom? Are they going to kill me? I thought this entire time these two were my friends. Now I’m finding out I’m their easy ticket to millions of dollars? Anger is now running rampant throughout me; I swallow my saliva a few times until I’m finally able to speak.
“You won’t get away with this, Jacob. If you needed money all you had to do was ask; not fucking kidnap me!” I try to shout, but it only comes out as a low whisper.
Jacob jumps in his seat at the sound of my voice. “Fuck Zak! She’s already awake!” He turns to look back at me, and I can see panic in his eyes. “You said the drug we used would knock her out for hours, not forty fucking minutes!”
I ca
n’t believe they drugged me, which explains why they were drinking beer, and not the wine. They spiked the wine? I knew it was odd how drunk I was feeling just after a few glasses. My fear is heightening as everything unfolding becomes very clear to me. Jacob see’s the fear written all over my face.
“You drugged me?” I just stare at him with tears finally escaping my eyes. They feel like acid burning my skin as they roll down my face.
“She was supposed to be out for hours; only thing I can think of is she didn’t drink enough. I told you putting it into the wine bottle wasn’t going to work unless she drank the whole thing. There was still quarter of a bottle left when we chucked it in the dumpster down at that Quick-E-Mart.”
Glancing back at me again, Jacob rakes his hands through his hair. “Bloody hell, everything’s fucked up now, she wasn’t supposed to wake up yet! This fucks up everything!”
I am so confused. Did they think they could kidnap me, get their money and go back to their everyday lives? No one would know it was them?
“You can’t be that stupid to actually believe me being passed out the whole time or awake, that Kayden won’t figure out it was you two! When he finds you, and he will, he’s going to kill you! I trusted you guys….” A sob escapes me, “how could you do this to me?”
Realization dawns on me, resulting in my complete breakdown. Hysteria hits me, as my sobs rain uncontrollably, loosing myself to the panic with my insuppressible cries.
“Kayden thinks we tucked you into bed after having too much wine, and then went home. As far as anyone will think, someone broke into your house and took you. There’s no evidence that will point to us, we’ve been communicating the entire time with him on your cell phone.” Zak says looking back at me with a smug look on his face. He thinks he has this all planned out perfectly.
“The plan was to get our money, dump you off somewhere and send a text telling Knox where to find you, and then we would disappear. Everyone knows we’re driving back to California tomorrow, so us not being home isn’t going to draw any attention to us. We’ve been the model friends to you this entire month. Now that you’ve woken up before we can dispose of you, our plan is fucked.”
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