Rebirth: 100 Days Before Doomsday - Chapter 206

Chapter 206: A Surprise Visit
Grace closed her eyes and took in a deep breath, allowing herself to enjoy the sweet melody that was playing on her phone.

It was late in the afternoon and she was all alone in her apartment after finishing a hot shower following another trip to a town where she fought with the infected. But much to her dismay, she didn’t come across even a single Beast that carried a Spirit Stone.

Rune was out on the training ground where the residents of the Greenstone were training as usual.

As for Davian, he was out on a field trip with his team. He went out only after making sure that she was safely back in her apartment.

Thinking about her men, Grace found her thoughts shifting to Dr. Kian. It had been over a week since she last saw him. And while she’s always too busy with work to think about her private and romantic life, she still couldn’t help but miss him.

Ever since the renovation of the military base in Hilton City finished three months ago, Dr. Kian shifted there with Maria, Professor Neil and the rest of the research team because of the big and well-equipped research lab Grace had set-up in the base.

Over these past three months, Dr. Kian usually visited Greenstone during weekends. But because of the new discovery of Spirit Stones, he wasn’t able to visit this weekend that just passed.

The deep breath that she just took, left her as a sigh, making it obvious that her thoughts and mood had taken a sour turn.

She couldn’t help but shake her head at herself. When these men were around her, she’s always too busy with work to pay them any proper attention. But when they were away, she couldn’t help but miss them.

She was still lost in her thoughts, probably way too much, as she completely failed to notice the presence behind her – not until a pair of strong arms surrounded her waist from behind and pulled her back flush against a hard chest.

A gasp escaped her lips, shock taking over her as she went stiff.

“Relax. It’s me.” The man whispered against her ear, his warm breath fanning the side of her neck.

“I know.” Grace replied as she allowed herself to relax against him. “I’m just shocked that I didn’t notice your presence.” She was honest about what really troubled her.

Dr. Kian tightened his hold around her as he spoke, “That’s because I’m good at sneaking, and you seemed really lost in your thoughts. Besides, you are in the safety of your apartment, it’s normal for you to let your guard down here.”

Grace nodded her head both in understanding and agreement. “You are right. I indeed have my guards down.”

She turned in his arms to face him, fixing her gaze on his ocean blue ones. “How come you are here though? Today of all days?” She asked while finally acknowledging his sudden visit.

A small smile spread across Dr. Kian’s lips as he answered honestly. “Well… I was missing my girlfriend and wanted to see her. So when I contacted a certain person, he came to help me.”

He then leaned slightly closer before whispering his next words. “He even told me that my girlfriend is also missing me.”

Grace was unable to hold back the smile that immediately spilled on her lips. She shook her head lightly, being fully aware that the certain person Dr. Kian just mentioned was none other than Davian. “He’s right. Your girlfriend has been missing you a lot.”

“Really?” Dr. Kian asked as he gazed into her eyes, searching for the answer he was seeking.

“Mmm.”

Grace hummed softly in response and watched as that small sweet smile returned to his lips instantly.

He didn’t need any more confirmation as he could already see it in her eyes, or feel it in the way her body unconsciously leaned closer to him.

It had been too long. Far too long.

His hands once again tightened slightly on her waist, and his fingers brushed over the fabric of her shirt as if to remind himself that she was here – real, and so warm in his arms.

Grace’s breath hitched as she felt the shift in his demeanor. It was almost magical. The air around them changed, thickened. It was suddenly charged with an intensity that neither of them tried to suppress.

Her hands moved on their own accord, coming to rest against his chest. This allowed her to feel the steady beat of his heart beneath her palms. She wasn’t sure if it was hers or his that was racing faster – maybe both.

“You are staring,” she whispered, realizing her voice was softer than usual.

Dr. Kian’s lips quirked up at the corners. “I am.”

He made no attempt to hide it. His gaze was drinking her in, moving from her dazzling eyes to the curve of her lips, before trailing further down to the delicate arch of her throat.

“Why?”

“Because I missed you,” he admitted without hesitation.

Her fingers curled against his chest, gripping onto the fabric of his shirt as something deep inside her stirred. It felt like a slow burn that was now igniting into a full-blown fire.

“Show me,” she found herself whispering even before her brain could have processed those words.

The challenge in her tone was all it took. Dr. Kian moved, leaning in to close the remaining space between their faces. His lips claimed hers in an instant, with no hesitation, no restraint – just pure, raw hunger.

Grace gasped softly against his mouth, but she didn’t pull away. Instead, she melted into him. She pressed her body against his as her fingers slid up his chest to grip the back of his neck, pulling him even closer.

Dr. Kian groaned into the kiss, and his grip on her tightened as if he wanted to pull her inside of him, fuse their very existence into one.

His lips moved hungrily over hers, demanding, devouring.

His tongue brushed against her bottom lip, and Grace parted her lips instinctively, allowing him in.

The moment their tongues touched, a wave of heat surged between them. It was so intense that it nearly stole the breath from her lungs.

She whimpered softly, and the sound sent a jolt of pleasure straight through him.

Dr. Kian backed her up until she was pressed against the nearest wall. His hands started roaming up her sides, memorizing every inch of her.

Her heart was pounding against her ribs while her fingers tangled in his hair as she pulled him impossibly closer. As her nails scraped lightly against the nape of his neck, he groaned at the sensation, and deepened the kiss. His tongue moved to tangle with hers in a slow, intoxicating rhythm.

It wasn’t just a kiss.

It was a claim, a declaration, a silent promise that neither time nor distance could change what they felt.

His hands moved down, gripping her thighs as he lifted her effortlessly, pressing her against the wall as she wrapped her legs around his waist.

Grace gasped as she felt the full, hard press of his body against hers, causing heat to pool in the pit of her stomach.

“Kian,” she breathed against his lips. Her voice was shaky but also filled with want.

He growled softly as his mouth trailed away from her lips to press open-mouthed kisses down her jawline, her neck, her collarbone. His breath was hot against her skin.

Her head tilted back, giving him more access as his lips brushed over her pulse point, his teeth grazing the sensitive skin before he sucked lightly, marking her.

A shiver ran through her.

“You are making it hard to stop,” he murmured against her throat. His voice was rough, filled with need.

“Who said I want you to stop?” she whispered back, her fingers tightening in his hair.

Dr. Kian’s body tensed at her words. It was clear that his restraint was just hanging by a thread.

“Grace,” he murmured, lifting his head to look at her. His blue eyes were extra dark and filled with a storm of emotions.

She stared back at him, knowing that her own desire mirrored in his gaze.

She wasn’t sure for how long they stood there, staring into each other’s eyes.

One second. One minute. Or maybe more then that.

But then-

He was kissing her again.

It was slower this time.

Deep.

Sensual.

He poured everything into it – every bit of longing, every sleepless night spent thinking about her, every ache he felt from being apart from the very woman he had started to cherish and desire so deeply.

And Grace kissed him back just as fiercely. Her body arched against his, chasing every bit of warmth he had to offer.

The world outside faded into nothingness.

All that existed in that moment was him – his touch, his warmth, and the electric charge in the air between them…