Freeing Her (30 page)

“
Always is a long time,
Gabriella. I hope you mean that. I’m a very literal
guy.”

“
And I’m a literal girl,
in matters of the heart. I don’t give mine freely, so be careful
with it.”

He traced her lips with his thumbs. “I’ll
treat it lovingly and cherish it and you every minute of every day.
I promise.”

Chapter
Twenty-Three

Gabby walked out
of her room and into the den. She wore a dress
Kolson had purchased for her, a fuchsia silk georgette sleeveless
cocktail dress with a set-in leather waistband and a full skirt.
Sleeveless and cut in to expose more of her shoulders, the back had
an open slit to the waist, making the dress sexy and edgy at the
same time. She’d added black stiletto platform pumps to complete
the outfit. Kolson couldn’t pull his eyes away from her.

“
Well?” she asked,
twirling.

He licked his suddenly dry lips and
swallowed. “Are you wearing panties?”

“
Yes.”

“
Get rid of
them.”

“
What?”

“
I said, get rid of
them.”

“
Why?”

“
Because we’re going to
fuck on the way there.”

“
What?”

“
You heard what I said. If
you keep them on, I’ll rip them to shreds.”

Without taking her eyes off him, she lifted
her dress to reveal a hot pink lacy thong. Then she slid her thumbs
under the elastic. Before she had a chance to slip them off, he was
in front of her, snapping them like a flimsy thread.

“
Huh! You ruined
them!”

He slipped his hand under her dress and
grabbed the cheek of her ass, hauling her up along his body. The
shades of his eyes had darkened with lust. His tongue was licking
her lips and kissing her before she could get another word out of
her mouth. When he released her, he took out his handkerchief,
wiped her mouth, then his, and said, “You’re a fucking tease,
kea.”

“
But …”

“
And an absolutely
gorgeous one at that. Now go put your lipstick back on. And make
sure you bring it with you because you’ll have to be reapplying it
a lot tonight.”

She walked up to him, took her thumb, and
wiped off a smudge from the corner of his mouth. “You missed a
spot.” Her hips swayed as she walked back to the powder room. He
shook his head and laughed.

When they exited the elevator in the lobby,
she asked, “You’re not driving?”

“
No, we’re being driven
tonight.”

As they walked outside, Gabby squealed when
she saw Sam standing there, holding the back door of a stretch limo
open for them.

“
Sam!” She hugged
him.

“
Dr. M. It’s nice to see
you.” He beamed back at her.

“
You too. I’ve missed
you.”

“
You’re looking well,” he
said.

“
I hate that I have so
many different drivers now.”

“
Yes, Dr. M. But I hope
the others are treating you well.”

“
Oh yes. But you’re the
best, Sam.”

“
Can we take this inside,
please?” Kolson interrupted.

“
Yes, sir.” Kolson helped
Gabby inside and slid in behind her while Sam closed the door.
Gabby noticed the fine luxury surrounding her, including a bottle
of champagne chilling and two glasses.

“
Well, isn’t this
nice?”

“
I hope you think so.”
When Sam got behind the wheel, he said to him, “Sam, take your
time, we need about twenty minutes, please.”

“
Yes, Mr. H.”

Kolson tapped a button and a darkened glass
slid up, affording them complete privacy from Sam. He leaned across
the seat and slipped his hand beneath Gabby’s dress and found her
wet and silky sex.

“
If you wanted a social
hour with Sam, you should’ve told me.”

“
Kolson! You know how much
I like Sam,” she admonished.

“
Sorry. Let’s say I’m
eager for some Gabriella time.” He gave her a scorching look. “Now,
sit on my lap so I can fuck your mouth. I want that pink lipstick
all over my face. And then I want to lick your pussy right before I
fuck it. By the time we get to my parents house, I want us to look
like a couple who’s just been on the ride of their
lives.”

Her belly and sex clenched at his words and
there was not a thing on this earth that would keep her off Kolson.
She scrambled on top of him and greedily sucked his tongue as if it
were his cock. She felt his hands tearing her off him and when she
protested, he hushed her. He slid his body down, far enough for his
mouth to reach the apex of her luscious thighs.

“
I love your scent,
Gabriella. I could lick you all day long.”

She quivered as he blew his cool breath over
her heated sex. When his mouth found her, she cried out. His tongue
didn’t tease, it didn’t taunt; it went straight for what he knew
would make her come. And when she did, her hands tore at his hair,
pulling it until her internal muscles finally ceased their
clenching.

Kolson lifted her off him. “I love it when
you come on my tongue.”

Then he unzipped his pants and his thick
cock sprang free. “Put that pink mouth on me, kea. I want you to
suck me, hard.”

Her lips covered her teeth as she slid his
cock into her mouth and let her tongue swirl around its head. She
flicked it across the balls of his piercing and he growled, but
when she took him all the way, letting him hit the back of her
throat, he sucked in his breath and said, “Oh, Gabriella, you’ll
make me come apart like that.”

She let her mouth ride him until he pulled
her off and he said with a smile, “Just what I wanted to see.
Bright pink lipstick all over my cock. Now fix yourself up. We’re
almost there.”

She stared at him incredulously, as he
stuffed himself back into his pants.

“
What’s the matter,
kea?”

“
I-I need you,” she said
with a pout.

“
I need you
too.”

“
B-but …” she
stammered.

“
Be patient.” He grabbed
her and kissed her hard as the car rolled to a stop. “You look
adorable with that frustrated expression on your face. Besides, you
think you have it bad. Put yourself in my shoes. I’ve been teased
by your lush pussy. I’ve tasted it, felt it on my tongue and had
you come in my mouth. And here I sit with a dick as hard as a rock.
Things could be a lot worse for you.”

She could only stare at him and shake her
head.

The door of the limo opened and Gabby
expected to be at some fancy apartment building, but instead they
were in front of HTS. She raised her brow as he extended his hand
to her.

“
Your office?”

“
Hmm-mmm.”

“
I’m confused.”

“
Come.” He reached for her
hand and they rode the elevator to the rooftop, where they exited
to the waiting helicopter.

“
Where do your parents
live?”

“
Right outside of Atlantic
City.”

“
Oh. I didn’t
know.”

“
You do now.”

Steven, the pilot, didn’t have the motor
running yet, and Gabby was glad. It would’ve completely demolished
the loose chignon she wore.

“
Atlantic City,
huh?”

“
Yep. He’s in the casino
business.”

“
I see.”

Kolson took the seat behind the pilot in the
back of the craft and had Gabby sit next to him. He put his headset
on and told Steven they would be on a different channel and not to
be interrupted unless it was an emergency. Then he reached for the
bottle of opened champagne he’d brought from the limo and refilled
their glasses.

Once they were airborne, Kolson grabbed
Gabby’s wrist and pulled her onto his lap. “Now, what were you
saying about needs, Dr. Martinelli?”

She flashed him a grin and said, “I believe
we both need attending to.”

“
Indeed we do.”

“
Um, Kolson, can he see
us?”

“
Steven?”

“
Yes.”

“
Can you see
him?”

“
Not really.”

“
Then you’re fine. But
don’t worry. I would never put you in a compromising situation,
kea. Lift up.”

She did and he slid out from under her. Then
he pulled her toward the edge of the seat while he knelt on the
floor. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a condom.

“
What are you doing?” she
asked,

“
I’m getting ready to fuck
you. Hard and fast. And as much as I love the thought of my cum
running down your leg, I don’t want you to be uncomfortable at the
party.”

She swallowed. That hadn’t occurred to her.
She watched him wrap his erection in the shiny latex and her hand
automatically reached for him.

“
I love it when you’re
hard.”

“
Oh, I know,
kea.”

He slid his cock inside her and they both
let out long, slow moans. Then he gripped her hips and began the
rocking-thrusting motion she adored. Her hands dug into his
shoulders and she leaned her forehead against his, closing her
eyes.

“
No, Gabriella. Look at me
and tell me who owns this pussy.”

“
You do.”

“
That’s right. And no one
else shall ever have you. Now lean back.”

She did and felt his piercing deep within
her.

“
Ah, Kolson.”

“
Yes?”

“
Oh, yes.”

“
Wrap your legs around
me.”

He whispered all sorts of dirty things to
her and when they both climaxed, it was hard and fast. When they
finished, she grabbed his face and kissed him, taking his tongue
into her mouth. Afterward, she looked at him and laughed.

“
Lipstick?”

“
Definitely
lipstick.”

“
I brought extra
handkerchiefs.”

“
Smart man.”

“
That I am.”

Gabby elbowed him. “This is really
something. I’ve heard of the mile-high club, but I’ve never heard
of HELO sex. Or maybe we should call it HI sex. You know, like
HELLO!” She giggled and as he watched her, he couldn’t help but
laugh too.

“
Swear to me you’ll stick
to psychiatry and not try your hand at standup comedy?”

“
What? That was funny.
Admit it.”

“
Okay. Just that
once.”

“
Kolson, what are you
going to do with that condom?”

“
Put it in the trash.
Why?”

“
Won’t they find
it?”

“
Who?”

“
Whoever empties the
trash.”

Now it was Kolson’s turn to laugh. “What? Do
you think they’re going to inspect all the trash in here?”

“
I don’t know.”

“
Gabriella, we’re adults.
We had sex. We didn’t commit a crime.”

After he cleaned himself up and handed her
tissues to do the same, he pulled her next to him. “We need to put
our harnesses on. We’ll be landing soon. And finish your
champagne.”

Kolson’s demeanor had changed. A cold,
distant man had taken the place of the warm, friendly, loving one
present moments ago.

She took his hand in hers and said, “I’ve
got this with you. I swore an oath to you and I won’t leave you,
Kolson. I love you and you don’t have to fear this.”

“
Gabriella, you don’t know
what you’re saying.” His coldness frightened her. He was
untouchable and not the man she knew. She wished she could delve
into his mind and find out what had happened to cause this, but she
of all people understood what it meant to hold secrets dear. He’d
share them when the time was right. For now, she’d be there to
support him.

A few minutes later they landed on a
helicopter pad and Gabby could see a sprawling mansion in the
distance. It was lit up with thousands of lights, inside and out,
and music could be heard. A car waited for them as Steven shut the
engine down. Once the rotors had stilled, a man approached and
opened the door, assisting Gabby down.

“
Mr. Hart,
welcome.”

“
Hello, Kenneth. Nice to
see you again. This is Dr. Martinelli.”

“
Pleased to meet you,
ma’am. This way.”

They were driven down a winding road that
circled the property and ended at the estate front. It was an
enormous Greek revival mansion of the likes Gabby had only seen on
the pages of books and magazines.

“
Something, isn’t
it?”

“
This is where you grew
up?”

“
Yeah. Lovely, huh?” His
tone was ice.

His mood had blackened so severely that
Gabby tried to lighten things. “It’s unreal. I’ve never seen
anything like it.”

“
Oh, and you never will.”
His bitterness was unmistakable. She clasped Kolson’s hand and felt
the moisture on it—this place frightened him.

She glanced at him. “Hey. We’ve got this,
babe.” His face was a mixed bag of emotions. Worry, sadness, fear,
and anger radiated from him. Though he attempted to shutter it, she
knew him better than that now.