Asher fisted her hair, squeezing lightly as he made her turn her head to look at him. “I’ll be in the kitchen all day tomorrow, but sometime before the staff dinner, you’re going to find Kai... and show him that you followed the dress code.”
“Show him?” Zoe asked with a gulp.
“Yes.”
Fuck, I couldn’t wait for that. And I’d forgotten that Asher had a reasonably dirty mind. This was going to be fun.
“See you tomorrow,” I said softly, already anticipating our next encounter.
Zoe slid to the edge of the couch, and we both helped her up. She still seemed dazed and deliciously pliant, her cheeks flushed pink, her breathing unsteady. She swayed slightly on her feet, and I steadied her with a hand on her elbow.
She was trembling. Just a little. And her lips were red and swollen from our kisses.
I definitely looked my fill, noting all her beautiful curves and every flush on her skin.
But then she steadied herself, heading toward the hallway. She paused as she passed Landon. His gaze was still on the fire, where it had been for the past half hour.
I could tell she wanted to say something to him. Her mouth opened, then closed again. Finally, she continued to her room.
The door clicked shut behind her.
Asher turned to me immediately. “She was about to explode on my hand. Why didn’t you let her come?”
“Always leave them wanting more,” I told him.
I sure as hell wanted more. I was hard as fuck, but the thing that kept me from racing to my room to jerkoff was the sight of my twin, still staring straight ahead. As if he was alone in the room.
My spiking pulse slowed as I studied him. I’d give up my speed on the slopes and my skill with women in exchange for the right words to make things better for him. I didn’t care if he never became the wild man he used to be. All I wanted was for him to be happy, to not be a shell of his former self.
But apparently that was going to take more time.
I headed to my own room, already thinking about tomorrow. About Zoe in that tight black skirt with nothing underneath it.
And tried very hard not to think about Landon, sitting alone in the dark.
19
ZOE
All day long,I was buzzing with energy, and let’s face it—with arousal. I wasn’t entirely sure what I’d gotten into, but after last night, I was charged up in a way I’d never experienced before.
Especially since I wasn’t wearing panties, per Asher’s order.
It was hard to admit, even to myself, but he’d been pretty damn hot last night. I already knew Kai was sexy as hell, but the way Asher’s hands had glided over my skin—you could tell he had very strong, skilled fingers. I half envied whatever ingredients he was working with down in the kitchen today.
My body hummed with anticipation every time I thought about tonight. About lesson two.
But first, I had an assignment to complete—and this time, not a boring one from Mrs. Greer.
I found Kai in the late afternoon, my heart pounding as I approached him near the equipment room. “I’m here about… you know. The dress code,” I said hesitantly.
He was grinning like a predator. Without a word, he pulled me into the room where the skis were stored, rows of them mounted in special holders along the walls, poles and boots on shelves, and the air smelling faintly of wax and cold. He closed the door behind us with a soft click.
Then he pushed me against the wall and kissed me hard, ravishing my mouth, leaving me breathless. When he finally stepped back, there was a glint in his eye that made my stomach flip.
“Show me,” he demanded. “Prove you’re not wearing panties.”
“How?” I asked.
