Chapter 30

Allison

“You’re not going to be long, are you?” I hated to complain about going to the office, but it was the last place I wanted to be on Thanksgiving Day. It had almost been a year since we’d gotten together, and though it had been the longest year of my life, it was all worth it.

“Not too long. Unless you want to steal a moment with me?” His eyes smoldered, and he pulled me close, planting a kiss on my lips that lit a fire deep in my core.

We had fallen into the family mode faster than I’d thought, but even though we’d gotten things settled with Doug, who’d accepted a nice settlement in exchange for never seeing me or Sierra ever again, and though we’d moved into David’s childhood home, we’d yet to solidify our relationship with a marriage ceremony.

I’d been in agreement when we decided not to rush things, but I’d been waiting so long for him to pop the question, that I had all but given up. Sneaking a moment alone to be close was the most I could hope for. As it turned out living across from my mom and dad had been more challenging on our private time than I’d thought it would be.

“I think I could spare a little time.”

I barely got the last word out of my mouth, and he had me horizontal on the desk. “Here again? We’ve got the whole place to ourselves. How about you be a little bit more creative?” I took his hand and led him down the hall to his boardroom where all the important meetings were held.

“You’re going to give me a permanent distraction, aren’t you? You know every time I come in here to do business, I’ll be thinking of fucking you across this table.”

“That’s what I’m hoping. I should be a distraction.”

“You are, baby. You know you’re always on my mind, and it’s a dirty place to be.” He kissed the side of my neck and then kissed me down my neck and shoulder, lightly nipping my flesh.

Chill bumps rose along my arm and sent a charge of electricity straight to my sex. I pulled him closer and captured his mouth, cupping his face with my hands and raking my hands through his hair. He threw his head back, and I kissed him along his Adam’s apple and then up to his ear.

He hitched a breath through his teeth and let out a growl from his throat as I reached to undo his jeans. He responded by reaching down to the hem of my shirt and slipping his hand up my thigh, the fabric bunching up around my hips as he dropped to his knees. He closed his mouth over my panties and raked his teeth softly across the tender spot.

Heat bloomed at my core as he breathed against me and my desire grew so intense I lifted my leg and wrapped it around his hip.

“I want you spread out on that table, writhing beneath me and screaming my name.” I knew he loved the power he held in this room, and the power he had over me as well as he breathed into my ears and weakened my knees. “That’s right, baby. I’m going to fuck you so good.”

“Promises; promises,” I whispered against his chest. He took the challenge and gripped my ass, lifting me up, and as I held onto his neck, he lay me back and kissed me down my front only stopping once he’d met my panties again. He looked up and met my eyes, fisting the fabric over my mound and tugging it down, my panties ripping on the side. The noise made him smile, and he gripped the other side and ripped that one as well. He pulled the scrap of lace away from me and held it to his nose. He breathed in my scent and then grabbed my thighs, spreading me wide as his hips nudged forward. He rubbed his swollen head against my tight slit, and I felt another lick of desire as he found my entrance and thrust inside me. He jabbed it a little, then once his head popped inside my pussy, he slowly dove deeper, pushing forward unrelenting until his head was buried deep inside of me.

Despite our previous plans, I hadn’t stopped taking my pills and we’d both agreed I’d only do so when the time was right, and Sierra was adjusted to the change. I’d taken the last days ago, but with things at work being so crazy, we hadn’t had a minute to be together since.

“I’ve got a surprise for you, Daddy.” His eyes flashed as I called him by his favorite title. “I quit taking the pill four days ago.”

“That’s fucking hot, baby. Tell me you want me to put a baby inside of you.” He kissed my neck as I repeated the words.

“I want you to put a baby inside of me, David.” He pumped his hips harder in response, and I felt my walls clench on his cock as I came hard.

“That’s my girl. You’re my best girl, aren’t you baby.” He kissed my mouth and then pulled away.

“You know I am.” I moved off the table and turned my back to him, the hem of my skirt slipping back down to cover me.

He raised it up and slapped my ass, and I leaned forward over the table and turned back to look at him as he stepped forward and pressed his cock against my tender, pulsing slit.

We’d had to be quiet for months with a little one in the house, and though my parents had offered to keep Sierra overnight a few times, she hadn’t wanted to stay with them but preferred her new room instead.

“I need it hard. Make me scream?” I wiggled my ass against him, pushing myself back on his cock. He gripped my ass and thrust hard and deep, slapping my ass as he pounded me, my breasts banging against the table, right at the head of the table where no other man would ever sit.

He kept at it, relentlessly pounding me through two more orgasms. He reached around and rubbed my clit, holding me tight against him as he whispered in my ear. “I’m going to fill you up so deep. Tell me you want it, baby.”

“I want it,” I cried out, the emotion and passion of the moment stealing my breath.

He thrust a few more times, crying out my name. Once he’d spilled inside of me, he kissed my shoulder and spun me around. “That was so hot I’m so glad we had time alone.”

I righted my clothes and felt like such a naughty girl when I saw my lipstick on the table where my mouth had been pressed to it. I’d leave it there hopefully for him to find the next time he held a meeting, along with the clear indication of my handprints.

“I’ve needed it. I love our daughter, but I need to be loud at times.”

“Maybe we’ll go away together soon, just the two of us.” He kissed me and took my arm, leading me out of the room and to the elevator.

“I’d like that, but for now I guess we should get to dinner. If you’re done here?” I smiled and straightened my lipstick in my reflection of the metal doors.

“I’m never done with you.” He winked.

We made it to Missy’s house on time, and I was surprised to see my parents had beaten us there with Sierra. “Mama! Daddy!” Sierra ran from the front steps and dove into her father’s arms. She was a daddy’s girl all the way, and I loved to watch the two of them together.

We went inside, and I was happy to see Greyson had accepted his invitation and Katrina was there as well, which was a little suspicious. “I thought you’d like to have your friends and family here for the special occasion.

“Of course. It was so sweet of Missy to host.” His sister had gone above and beyond, and with the renovations going on at our place, she’d agreed to have our friends and family at her house to make for one huge DeVant celebration.

Dinner was served an hour after our arrival, and though I tried to help Missy set the table, no one would let me lift a finger. “I feel like I should be doing something.”

“You are. You’re keeping me company.” David gave me a little smirk, and I had the sneaking suspicion that he was up to something.

After we were served, Sierra asked us all to say what we were thankful for.

Greyson, who’d recently gotten back from his paid vacation was thankful he’d had a little time off from holding David’s hand. Katrina, who’d finally left the diner to open up her own cafe, was thankful for the friendly investors. Blaine, who’d gone through a miraculous recovery from drugs and alcohol, was thankful to have a full year of sobriety under his belt and his sister and her family back in his life.

We went around the room, enjoying our dinner as we shared. I was thankful for my wonderful family, and being able to spend more time at home with Sierra since my boss was the most wonderful man in the world, and that’s when it was his turn, and he stood to his feet and cleared his throat.

“A year ago, I really ticked this beautiful lady off. I figured that this year, I better do something really nice and make it up to her.” The others laughed, and my mother patted my hand across Sierra who sat between us.

“So, I’d like to take this time, in front of our family and friends to ask her a very important question.” He paused and reached into his jacket pocket where he pulled out a small, Tiffany blue box. The ladies around the table all made a sound, and the men chuckled. “I let this one get away from me years ago. It was the biggest regret of my life. I knew that if I ever found her, I’d never let that happen again. Now, I’d planned on asking her several times, but it just never was the right time, and I don’t know if this is the right time or not either, but I just don’t think I could wait for a more special time than here today in front of all the people we care about.”

He turned to me and dropped to one knee. “Allison, you’re the only woman for me. I’ve loved you since you were a gangly girl with a Kool-Aid mustache and more elbows and knees than anyone should have. You’ve given me more in the last year than I ever thought I’d have. A daughter, a home, a family of my own. Would you do me the honor of being my wife and making me the happiest man alive?”

The room fell quiet as I wiped my tears and tried to catch my breath.

“Say yes, Mama,” Sierra whispered next to me.

The other’s laughed as I pressed myself against him, giving him my answer. “Yes!”

The room erupted with cheers and laughter and after another moment of congratulations and polishing off another glass of wine, we slipped out onto the heated patio, and he pulled me into his arms. “Are you happy?”

“Of course, I am. It took you long enough.” I kissed his mouth, letting my lips linger on his slow and languidly.

“Yeah, I know. It’s been a hell of a year, hasn’t it?”

“Yes. I hope things settle down next year. With work and everything.”

“They will.” He nodded across the room at Greyson who walked past the door with Katrina who seemed to have him locked into a deep conversation. “Careful what you wish for. I’ll be around a lot more.

“What do you mean?”

“I’m giving the CEO position to Greyson after the new year. I’ll stay on the board of course, and I’ll still have ownership, but it’s time to give him what my father never would. He’s earned it.”

“Does he know?” Looking across the room at Greyson, he seemed oblivious.

“Not a clue. I didn’t want anything to eclipse our proposal.” He kissed the tip of my nose and smiled. “You okay with calling me Mister Bigstuff even if I’m not in charge anymore?”

I laughed. “You’re always in charge with me.” I pressed my hips forward. “And you’re big enough that I’ll call you anything you want if you let me pet him.”

His turned to laugh. “Are you asking me that, woman? I’m yours forever, Allie. Touch, tug, take anything you want, baby. Anything.”

“I just want you.” I molded myself against his strong chest as my heart swelled with a love I knew wouldn’t quit.

“You got me. Forever.” He pulled me close, and we shared a tender kiss. The day was perfect with family and friends, and memories that we’d never forget.