He returned me to my feet as he watched me, scouring my face for any hint of an answer. Taking a deep breath I sighed and gazed up at him. I leaned my hip to one side and crossed my arms over my chest. “Well you’re right. You are extremely impatient, bad tempered, hot headed, controlling, complicated, irrational and argumentative. Not to mention, from what I saw at the bar tonight you certainly are possessive.” He rolled his eyes at me and held his hands in the air. “Fuck Layla, kick a guy in the crotch will you? It’d be less painful.” Raising my hand to his lips to silence him he arched an eyebrow at me. “But you’re also sweet, kind, funny, romantic, passionate, playful and you make me feel like the most desirable woman in the world when you look at me. So for those reasons Jared, I definitely think I can handle it.” Holding my fingers to his mouth he gently nipped on the pads with his teeth before planting a soothing kiss on each one. I could feel fiery hot desire deep inside my belly and the aching between my legs was returning with a vengeance. The lust in his eyes called to me like a siren luring sailors to their doom. He was my light and my destruction. His power over me was frightening but invigorating all at once. Grabbing me by the waist he pulled me to him, compressing our chests together. I could feel the rigid stiffness of his erection against my hip as he kissed me, driving his tongue into my mouth and seeking out my own. Letting out a moan he began sliding down the straps of my dress, letting it fall into a heap on the floor. Lifting me up, he used his foot to kick it aside. His hands worked quickly to remove my bra as his lips never left my own. We staggered backwards across the room towards the couch and lifting me into his arms, Jared slowly lowered me onto it, forcing our lips to part from one another. He gazed down at me and stroked a strand of hair from my face with his thumb. “Oh Layla you really are exquisite and from this moment on you are mine. Mine entirely. I want your body to crave my touch, to ache for me with a sensual and passionate need. I want to please you in every way possible, to give you everything your heart desires. But right now I’ll settle for some mind blowing orgasms.” I arched my back as he trailed kisses over my breasts. Taking my nipple into his mouth, he swirled the very tip of his tongue over it, making it pucker and harden at his touch. I wanted him desperately with an insatiable need. I needed him to wash away the hurt and angst I felt in the guest room, the feelings of deep, lingering disappointment and fear that he was slipping through my fingers. As if hearing my thoughts, he pulled me close to him, holding me tightly against his body. His arms firmly across my back, he kept me enclosed in his embrace; his intense, ferocious kisses becoming lingering, tender and gentle with a sweet longing. Wrapping my arms around his torso I ran my hands over his back as lust began to engulf my senses. I was done waiting. I wanted him inside me, bringing me my release from the tension of the evening’s events. I dug my nails into his back and dragged them gently downwards to the deep and sexy dimples on his lower back. I bit down carnivorously on his bottom lip and he let out a primal groan, deep and husky. His eyes closed and his head rolled back forcing my teeth to release his deliciously plump lip. “Fuck Layla. You’re an animal. It’s driving me crazy.” With one swoop he flipped me onto my front, raising my hands above my head he ran his hands down my arms, my shoulder blades, my spine and the curve of my hip, before sliding his thumbs into the elastic on my panties. He pulled me down to the edge of the couch so that my feet were now touching the floor. Lying on top of me, his hot breath was warming my face as he spoke seductively into my ear. “Oh baby these are so deliciously delicate I would hate to ruin them. Stay still.” His skin exuded his arousal and an intoxicating scent of soap, sweat and sex. It was an aromatic combination that left me feeling woozy and light-headed but also incredibly turned on. His fingertips trailed gently down my neck followed by gentle and grazing kisses over my shoulder blades and all the way down my back. I held my breath as he nipped at the elastic waist of my panties before licking slowly over the curve of my hip. Clamping his teeth over the delicate lace, he gently slid one side down my hip and over my behind to my thigh. He was playful and sexy Jared once again and I was eager to know what else he could possibly have in store for me. Sex with Jared was beyond pleasurable; it was essential, almost crucial and vital to my health. He performed the same move on the other side of my panties, leaving them around my thighs, restricting the movement of my legs. “You have a fine ass my lady. A very fine ass indeed. Especially now that it belongs to me.” I stifled a laugh. “So you could say you own my ass?” He snickered and nodded. “Abso-fucking-lutely.” I blushed with embarrassment but in all honesty, I was his. I certainly didn’t want to be anyone else’s. His hands on my hips he ran his fingers swiftly over my behind and slid my panties to my ankles. With a hard thrust, he pushed my feet apart, leaving me wide open. He gently and attentively ran his fingers up my thigh and between my legs. My clit was throbbing, pulsing with a need for release. I was so turned on, a simple touch would have pushed me over the edge. But Jared was a sexpert and I was fast becoming aware of how to touch, stroke and tease me to the point of lunacy. I hated and loved that about him. Sliding a finger inside me he let out a soft moan, almost like the sound one would make when eating something particularly delicious. “Mmmm, baby you are so ready for me. You’re practically gushing with anticipation for my cock.” Panting, I wriggled my hips urging him to move inside me but with his other hand he grabbed me by the waist to still me. “No.” His tone was strict and a definite warning. He withdrew his finger and quickly reached into his pocket before pushing down his sweatpants, freeing his impressive erection. I heard the sound of foil rip before slowly and steadily, he entered me. I gasped for breath as he filled me so deep, I could feel him in the bottom of my stomach. Leaning forward he cupped his hands over my breasts, massaging them firmly but with a perfect tenderness. Pushing myself up on my hands, I straightened so that I was firmly pressed against him; my back against his rock hard abs and our hips fused in place. Holding his hand over my right breast, he moved his left hand down my body to my stomach pressing it with his palm, forcing us together tightly into a standing position. His hips moved rhythmically as he thrust himself in and out. His mouth caressed my neck before moving to my earlobe and nipping it teasingly. I ran my own hand up his neck to the back of his head and gripped a handful of his soft hair. It was wet with sweat and I could smell the faint scent of a fruity shampoo as I rolled my head back onto his shoulder. His hand moved downwards from my stomach to my tender and swollen clit as he rubbed it in time to his thrusts. My pulse spiked as a surge of pleasure rippled through my body like lightning. My heartbeat was pounding in my ears and his panting breath on my neck pushed me over the edge. My legs weakened and shook as my orgasm came crashing through me like a wave. The muscles inside me convulsed and tightened around him. He gasped loudly, before hissing out a breath as he found his release, calling my name. “Layla! Fuck!” My knees trembling, I collapsed onto the soft couch with Jared rolling onto his back next to me. Raising his hand to his forehead, he wiped his brow and exhaled loudly. “Christ Layla. You’re going to kill me if you keep going at this rate. My heart feels like it’s going to explode.” He was breathless and I couldn’t take my eyes off his stunning, beautiful face. Rolling onto his side he propped himself onto his elbow and gazed down at me. My eyelids were getting heavy and I began to feel myself drifting off to sleep. Wrapping me in his arms, Jared scooped me up and carried me out of the room and down the hall to the guest room. He laid me softly onto the bed before reaching for a blanket and draping it over me. I expected him to leave me and return to his room, but he didn’t. Climbing in behind me he pulled me into him, spooning me in his arms. He pressed his lips against the back of my head in a kiss. “Goodnight my lady.” I sighed with pure happiness and content. This was exactly where I wanted to be, completely sexed out and wrapped in his arms. I almost didn’t want to sleep for fear I’d wake up and discover it was all a dream. But my exhaustion was growing and snuggling into the pillow, I gently drifted under and into a deep sleep.
Chapter 19
The King And I
The sound of music woke me as the smell of cinnamon and maple syrup immediately stirred my senses. Opening my eyes, I scanned the room trying to fathom where I was. Lifting myself up on to my elbows I looked around at the neutral magnolia walls. A large power drill was sitting on the floor in the middle of the room. Memories of the previous night came flooding back to me. The bar, the dining room, the fight and the mind blowing antics in the bedroom; it provoked an array of emotions inside me. Hauling myself out of bed, I suddenly realized that I was stark naked. Wrapping a sheet around me I made my way to his room at the end of the hall. I didn’t pass him on my way and the music I could hear echoing through the large white foyer told me he was in the kitchen; the scent of pancakes told me he was cooking breakfast. His room was empty and his bed was exactly how we had left it the previous night: clean, crisp and perfectly straight. A condom wrapper was discarded on the floor beside the couch so I picked it up and searched for the bathroom to dispose of it. There was a white arched door in the far corner of the room which I assumed was the bathroom. I was right. The room was stunning. It was large and well lit by spotlights that were sunken into the ceiling. A big rectangular bathtub, equipped with Jacuzzi jets and a heat setting was in the center of the room. It was on a platform and surrounded by tiny lights fixed into the tiles. The entire room was a shade of cream and the tiles were a brilliant and blinding gold. There were two sinks which I took to mean they were designed for him and her, just as the other rooms had been. The shower was big enough for two and had tall glass doors. Walking over to the sinks, I caught a glimpse of myself in the large golden framed mirror above them. Oh Layla. You are a mess girl . I needed a shower and a brush to hack at my hair, badly. Staring into the mirror, I eyed the reflection of the shower behind me. Grabbing a towel from the shelf on the wall, I stripped off the sheet that clung to my body and got in. It was heaven. I set the water as hot as I could stand it and groaned as the water pressure massaged my aching muscles. Sex with Jared was nothing short of a work out for my body and at the rate we were going, I’d be shedding my curves for an athletic figure in no time. I washed my hair and spent a few moments buffing and preening my body till I was satisfied I was clean and ready for the day. Drying myself, I wrapped the towel around my chest before making my way back to the guest room where I dressed quickly. I’d packed my best jeans and a simple white blouse that complimented my curvy figure perfectly. I brushed my hair and pulled it back into a tight ponytail. It was still wet but I was starving and the smells that filled the house were delicious. The luxury of a blow dry would simply have to wait. A loud ringing echoed from Jared’s room and not wanting him to miss an important call, I hurried down the hall to answer it. It was sitting on the vintage couch vibrating and I quickly picked it up, just as it was about to slide off the edge. Looking at the screen, I noticed that the caller had withheld their number and curiously I answered. “Hello? Jared?” A woman’s voice spoke down the phone and it took me by surprise. Confused, I answered back. “Who is this?” The line went dead the moment my voice travelled through the receiver. Gripping it in my hand I stared at it. What was that all about? My mind swirling with unanswered questions, I made my way down stairs and the sound of the music became clearer. The rock and roll rhythms of Elvis reverberated through the house. Passing the dining room, I smiled to myself as I caught a glimpse of the glass table that I had been laying on the night before. Approaching the kitchen, I quietly stood in the doorway. Leaning my hip on the frame, I watched him. Dressed in sweat pants and a simple white tee, Jared stood with his back to me, mixing some batter in a large glass bowl. The music stopped and another song began to play: ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ by Elvis. He was clearly a fan. I grinned as he began to sing loudly to the lyrics, gyrating his hips like the king himself. I watched him with amusement. I’d almost forgotten that he was only twenty-two years old. He carried himself in a way that was so much older than he really was. I realized that had probably happened when his parents died. Jared had been forced to leave his adolescent days behind and take over his father’s business. But the Jared in front of me now was young, carefree and very sexy. I stifled a laugh as he began to thrash his legs around in a move I’d seen the king perform during a music channel tribute to the man himself.