The Sheik’s Vow (The Billionaire’s Club #13)

Chapter 9

Riaz thought about her words and a strategy began to develop. Kaia just needed to be around him enough to understand that he was safe. Despite the fact that he couldn’t wait to pull her into his arms and make love to her, to show her all the ways that he could give her pleasure, he would pull back and allow her time to learn that he wasn’t a threat first.

He glanced down the path at Dibi and Marta, both of whom disappeared in a flash through the doors of the stables. The dogs loved the other animals. The dogs would stop by and greet each of the horses along the way, but Riaz knew that the two dogs were most eager to visit the kittens that the barn cat had given birth to about eight weeks ago. The tiny fluff balls fascinated the big canines.

Looking at Kaia, he made another mental note. He was about twice as big as she was. He’d take another lesson from his dogs and treat Kaia in the same way that Dibi and Marta treated the kittens. They’d won over the tiny things by being extra gentle, allowing the kittens to get used to their scent, and encouraging the kittens to come to them instead of invading their space.

Mental note made, he led the way through the stables, introducing Kaia to each of the horses. They were curious about Kaia, but since she stayed in the center of the aisle, well out of reach, he didn’t pressure her to come closer. One day, hopefully soon, he would teach her to ride. Another way that he could encourage her to trust him. Riding horses was all about understanding that, despite the horse’s size, they still obeyed his command. She could do that to him, if she wanted to.

Okay, perhaps he wouldn’t allow her to command him. He preferred being in charge when they were in the bedroom.

Then he thought about the idea. Yes, the possibility of Kaia ordering him to pleasure her, sexually, was an intensely hot prospect. As he stroked the various horses, offering them treats and words of praise, he pondered the idea of Kaia telling him exactly what she wanted him to do. Maybe that was the trick?

He’d explore that possibility later. He’d have to wait until he was alone since the very idea of her commanding him was making his interest a little too obvious.

Apparently, Dibi and Marta were impatient with Riaz’s slow progress towards the kittens because they barked, letting him and Kaia know that they’d found the kittens and wanted to show off their discovery.

A case in point, he thought, chuckling at the way his dogs had just “ordered” him to hurry up.

“What’s so funny?” Kaia asked, looking around as if trying to find the stall where the dogs were hiding.

Riaz nodded his head towards the last stall. “That’s Dibi’s way of telling us to hurry. He’s found the kittens and, if the past is repeating itself, they are probably covered in kittens by now.”

“Covered in…?” she stopped, confused. She turned towards the stall he’d indicated and walked quietly over to peer inside. As soon as she spotted the two ferocious canines, she burst out laughing.

Riaz stepped closer and, sure enough, Dibi and Marta were stretched out in the straw. The kittens, knowing that their playmates had arrived, had pounced on the dogs and were climbing all over them.

“No way!” Kaia laughed, covering her mouth as she stared at the not-so-ferocious beasts panting happily as the kittens climbed all over them. Dibi and Marta looked as if they were in heaven! “I never would have thought that those dogs would be this…playful!”

“You’d be surprised at how much the big guys,” himself included, he added mentally, “enjoy the attention of the smaller things in life.” He looked down at her as he said this, thinking about having Kaia splayed out on top of him. Naked. Her soft breasts pressed against his chest. Or sleeping next to him, her head resting on his shoulder. Or riding him, all of that glorious hair dancing around them as she found her pleasure with his body.

Thoughts for another time, he reminded himself and shifted so that he could hide his arousal behind the stall gate.

He watched with pleasure as Kaia knelt down beside the dogs. Marta shifted slightly so she could nuzzle her hand, but she wouldn’t move in any way that might disturb the kittens. One of the tiny fluffballs pounced on Kaia’s fingers. When she laughed, the kitten moved over to her jean-clad thigh. Kaia was charmed, sighing with happiness as she lifted the kitten, cradling the tiny thing against her chest. She cooed to the kitten, who purred, and Riaz immediately thought of Kaia holding a tiny baby in her arms. With that same look of adoration and stunned joy on her face.

Damn it, his body tightened at the possibilities and it was becoming embarrassing! After his awkward teen years, where just a stiff breeze would turn him on, Riaz had learned to maintain control of his libido through absolute self-discipline! Hell, he met beautiful women all over the world and none of them had challenged his control! And yet, Kaia could transform him into a ravenous bull with just a smile!

It wasn’t even a seductive smile! Kaia was simply enjoying this moment with a kitten in her arms as she watched the other kittens play on the dogs. Momma cat walked over and, without a care in the world, cuddled up against Dibi’s stomach, finding warmth in the dog’s thick fur. Then she proceeded to give herself a bath while the dogs protected her babies.

Riaz knew then that this was exactly what he wanted. What he needed! And he needed it all with Kaia. He wanted Kaia curling up against him while he protected her from the world.

First, he’d gain her trust. Then, he’d slay her monsters. After that, he would give her so much pleasure, she’d be left speechless and gasping!

Yes, a perfect plan!