Total pages in book: 58
Estimated words: 53880 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 269(@200wpm)___ 216(@250wpm)___ 180(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 53880 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 269(@200wpm)___ 216(@250wpm)___ 180(@300wpm)
She finally lifts her glass and brings it to her lips. My cock twitches again, picturing them wrapped around my thickness.
“I want to go,” she presses again.
“No. But I will take you home with me when Wonderland is over. Take that as a promise”—I give a wink—“or a threat.”
Every time I say no, she wants it more. I like the game. I’m reminded of how much we both used to like the games when we first met.
She opens her mouth to speak but I give her the look that always works on shutting her up. She doesn’t exactly agree with me, but I’m happy when she finally says, “I’m in the mood for your threat.”
* * *
Lyriope
I take a sip of the heavy and earthy amber liquid that leaves a trail of burning down my throat. The bold flavor helps ease the tightness forming. “I want us to go and be daring. Plus, you made a promise to be there. So we can be there.”
I’m not ready to give up this fight yet. I don’t know why I want to attend to be honest. I’ve never been into porn and watching others have sex, but maybe… I’m curious. So very curious. Plus, there is something about being inside Wonderland that sends bolts of electricity through my body.
“If we go… all eyes will be on you. On us.” Nick reclines back against the couch and rubs his thumb against the edge of the glass. “It might not be your scene.”
“But I want it to be my scene. At least for tonight.” I sip from my drink, needing all the courage I can muster. “I think it’d be fun.”
“You’ve said that multiple times now. But you have no idea what the sex parties are like.”
“No different than being with you in private, I assume. Just a few extra eyes and maybe some more to look at. What’s the harm?”
“No.”
I snap my attention to Nick whose expression hadn’t changed from his usual cool, collected, and firm norm. “You can’t just say no without any explanation.”
“I just did.”
“Nick…” I take a deep breath. “I’m getting tired of being told what to do. Bryant is sucking the life out of me with all his dictates. I came here tonight to have fun, let loose a little, and to see you. I don’t want to be told what I can and can’t do while I’m here. I get enough of that in my life right now.”
He raises his eyebrows. “Did you think it would be different under Daddy’s roof? I could have told you that you weren’t going to like the Morelli iron fist if you took a moment to truly listen to me.”
“I listen to you. Trust me. I listen. Just because I haven’t picked the path you would have chosen to walk on, doesn’t mean I’m not hearing you.”
“Does Daddy know you’re here?”
“No.” My shoulders sag as I release a deep breath. “I don’t think he’d care one way or the other.”
“What about your fiancé?”
Hearing that question makes my stomach churn. “Don’t call him that.” My face is distorted in disgust, and I take another drink to try to even out my emotions.
“I’m calling it like it is.”
“You know what it is. It’s just an arrangement. Nothing else.”
“Does that help you sleep at night? Lying to yourself?”
“It’s not a lie.”
Nick leans toward me. “Regardless, if the man touches you, I’ll have to cut off whatever he touched you with. Just know that.”
I take another sip of my drink. “Isn’t Wonderland supposed to be an escape from reality? I didn’t come here to talk about my father and my messed-up situation.” I turn fully to face him so he can look me in the eyes as I try to bat my eyelashes and give a “pretty please” look. “I would rather we go to a private birthday party. You are acting like you own me.”
He gives me the look. The look that involves dark eyes that penetrate and a firm jaw that tempts to be licked. I feel the beginning signs of moisture pooling between my legs. This man has a seductive power over me like no one can possibly understand.
The truth is I find Nick’s overprotective and possessive need over me hot as hell. But I also don’t want him knowing it, in fear that I could create a monster if he knows I’ve given him the green light to take full ownership of me.
“I own you. I will always own you,” he states. “I’m half tempted to lock you in a cage and swallow the key.”
“Fine… but I’d like to play in that cage in the party room tonight.” I pause and watch Nick drink slowly, his gaze locked with mine. “Come on. Please? We don’t have to stay long. The minute you want to leave, we do. I’m curious and… I really want to see what all the hype is about.”