I open my eyes with Cassie’s arm draped around me, and can’t help smiling. We fell asleep as the sun was coming up over the horizon. The ball will be where all this shit ends. What I have planned will shock everyone. For the first time in days, weeks and maybe even months my hope that Cassie and I would get a break will not go to waste. Something good will happen, and I would make sure of it.

“Morning handsome.” Her sweet smile makes my heart swell.

“I love waking up to you, baby.” I pull her in for a kiss, needing to feel her warmth. We have three days and then this will all be over. I pull away and lock my gaze with hers. “This will work out. I can promise you that in three days this shit will be gone.” The ball will be on Tuesday evening. Only two days before Christmas, and what an explosive day that will be.

“So, you want me at the ball?” She rolls over and looks at me. Why would she even ask me that? Of course she has to be there. I wouldn’t want her anywhere else.

“You have to be there. With my plan, it will only work if my girl is there.” This girl has taken my life, my heart and mind, turned it upside down and all I want to do is be with her. After last night, there is so much that we have already overcome, and if her mom and my dad really believe in us, there has to be some truth in it. I wanted her for so long, wanted to own her, possess her and now I have her, there is no way I am letting her go.

“I always trust you Luke.” Her fingers brush the hard planes of my body, dipping into the deep ridges of my abs. Her touch is like an electric current which shoots straight to my cock. She trails a gentle line down the chiseled V that’s pointing to the soft white sheet covering my hips. It’s taking all my restraint not to pin her to the bed and fuck her senseless.

“Cassie.” The warning in my voice has her trembling, I hope she knows what she’s doing, and what will happen. She ignores my warning and trails the other side of my V line. Goose bumps rise on my skin and the sheet is tenting with my erection. Her hand travels lower, beneath the sheet, finding my rigid cock. “Fuck, baby.” My voice is a low rumble, and she fists my cock in slow measured strokes.

I close my eyes and my head falls back, the sensation of her hand on me is too much. My hips move at their own volition. Thrusting into her hand. I move faster, my orgasm fast approaching. The need to be inside her overtakes me. As if reading my mind, she pulls the sheet down. I watch her kneel up on the bed. She looks so beautiful, her hair has that just fucked look and her cheeks are flushed. “Baby.”

“Shhh, I want you.” She straddles my hips and lowers herself on me slowly. Her tight little pussy is so hot, wet and I almost come just from the heat of her sheathing me. I watch her move back and forth, slowly. Her nails raking down my chest and abs, sending shivers down my spine. She’s moving at a teasing pace, but this is too much for me. I grip her hips, holding her in place, I plunge into her. Deep strokes into her heat. Her head falls back and her beautiful tits bounce with every thrust. I know it won’t take long to find my release.

“Look at me.” My voice is strained, and she meets my heated stare, her body tightens around me. She’s close and so am I. Her eyes are locked on mine and it’s like we’re the same person. I need to feel her come around me. “I love your hot pussy on my cock.” She trembles and I know it’s because of my dirty words. “Come for me lumiére, milk my fucking cock.” My command is laced with heat and her body obeys, just like it should. Because I own her.

An orgasm splinters through her rendering her speechless. I join my girl moments later growling my own release inside her. She collapses on my chest. We lay there holding onto each other. Our hearts are racing, in time with the other. Connected. She’s mine. I am hers. Heart, body, mind, and soul. My forever.

* * *

The morning after learning my mother was alive, Luke promised that everything would be okay, I trust him with my life and my heart. The fact that he met my mother still astounded me. Work has been so busy today and I haven’t seen Luke. He told me not to worry and that everything would be okay. Tomorrow we have the Christmas ball. I need to get something to wear. This calls for a shopping trip. There is only one person to call, Kenna. I should have done this over the weekend, but Luke and I hardly left the bed.

“Babe!”

“Hey Ken, I wanted to find out if you’re up for shopping later?”

“I am there babe, I love shopping! What are we getting?”

“Dresses. For the ball tomorrow night. I have to be there.” As soon as the words leave my mouth, my heart constricts. Luke promised his plan would work, but there is still a fear he would have to leave me. “And there’s something I need to tell you. About my mother.”

“Your mother? What do you mean babe?”

A knock at my door interrupts us. “I have to go. Meet me at midday? Outside the office?”

“Sure.” I hang up. “Come in.”

Jayce steps inside dressed in black pants and a blue dress shirt that make his eyes pop. He looks so handsome. “Hey princess, how are you doing?”

“Good, just made a date with Kenna to go shopping. I need a dress for tomorrow night. To be honest, I am not sure I want to go.”

“You have to be there. It’s important that you’re there.” He rounds my desk, reaching out both hands to me, he pulls me up. Our bodies are too close, and I can’t bring myself to glance up at him. Jayce places his index finger on my chin and tilts my head up so I am facing him. His sky blue gaze is caring, and he gives me a small smile. “Be my date?”

“Jayce, I can’t—”

“Princess, you can. Luke and you aren’t supposed to go together. The plan will work. The car will pick you up at 6 pm.” When he leans in my breath hitches. “I promise, Luke and you will be together.”

I nod, stepping back. Turning to face the window, I take a deep breath. “Jayce, I can’t go as your date. Luke will not be happy.”

“We have to keep up the ruse, until the speeches. Cassie…” His touch is gentle on my shoulder. I glance back at him and give him a small smile. “Trust me?” What is it with the men in my life asking me to trust them? They are both clearly in on this, but I can’t doubt them. I know they won’t hurt me.

“I do.”

“Good. Then you will be ready at six.” I watch him walk out the office. This is something that has to happen, I have to accept that, but going with Jayce. I don’t know.

* * *

I pick up my phone, and call Cassie’s extension. “Hello lover.” Her term of endearment makes me chuckle. To have this woman on my arm forever will be the best decision I ever made.

“Hey gorgeous, what are you up to for lunch?”

“I am going shopping with Kenna. I need a dress for the ball tomorrow. What color is your tie going to be?” I frown at the question.

“I think red; you remember the dark red one?”

“Yes, I remember it. Can we talk later handsome? Need to finish up so I can meet Kenna.”

“Sure baby.” Once I hang up, I call Robert. “Tell Daniel where Cassie and Kenna go shopping. I need to get there before they do.” My mind has something naughty to surprise her with. As soon as I think about it a smirk curls my lips, grabbing my jacket, I slip it on, and make my way out of the office. In the reception area, I find Robert’s assistant waiting for me. “Where are we going?” He opens the door for me and before I slide in, he tells me which designer boutique we’re headed to.

“Gucci, sir.” I nod, perfect. This is something I have never done before. All the sales assistants remember me there, so the little surprise will be easy to set up. When she sees me walk in, her expression will be worth it. The car pulls into the traffic and we make our down to Rodeo Drive and I feel anxious. I pull out my phone, I text Kenna my plan. Her reply is immediate. This will be fun. Daniel stops outside the store, and I get out, leaving my jacket.

“Give me an hour?” He smiles and nods. As soon as he’s pulled away I walk into the store. It’s quiet, and the assistant is setting up the dresses in the back. When she sees me, a smile lights her face. Here we go again.

“Good afternoon, sir. How can I help?”

“Two ladies will visit the store and I need you to set up a private room for them. The one is my girlfriend and there is a dress I want in the dressing room.” She nods and smiles.

“Follow me.” We walk to the back of the store, up the stairs and I see she has two private dressing rooms available. I point out the one I want and she reserves it. “Now which dress is it you had your eye one?” Making a beeline for the deep crimson dress I know will fit those exquisite curves like a glove.

“This is the dress I want in there. Another thing, I want to surprise her when she arrives. Can you help?” She beams at me and nods. Once I have given the details. I walk out of the store, crossing the road walking into Tom Ford, I could see as soon as Robert pulled up.

I didn’t have to wait long. Robert pulled up, the girls got out, and he walked them to the door. When they had disappeared inside the store, I made my way back across the road. “Mr. Verán, everything is set up for tomorrow night. Mr. Alexander, has the information and the box.”

“Perfect. This will be good. Thank you, Robert.” He gives me a smile and gets back into the car, no doubt off to find parking. When I step into the store, the assistant that helped me earlier, smiles and nods. Taking the stairs calmly, the knot in my stomach is anything but calm. The girls are talking and giggling. When I get to the top of the stairs, I wait and listen.

“I am going to try this red one on, it’s incredible.” Cassie sounds excited at my choice of dress. That’s good darling, because you won’t be wearing for very long. When I hear the click of the lock, I step into the waiting area. Kenna glances at me and smiles. She’s dressed in a beautiful black and silver evening dress. I am sure Jayce will be dying to take it off her when he sees it.

“Thanks Kenna.” I whisper as she makes her way downstairs.

“Have fun.” She gives me a sly wink and disappears. I knock on the dressing room door.

“Hang on, Ken. This zipper is stuck. I need your help.” The lock clicks and I push the door open. When Cassie’s eyes lock on mine in the mirror she gasps. “What are you—”

“Shhh.” As much I want to see the dress on her, I want to see her out of it a lot more. I slide the soft silk over her shoulders and the dress pools at her feet. She’s standing in front of me in her hot pink bra and a pair of matching panties. Closing the door behind me, I twist the lock, and help her step out of the dress. “I needed to see you.”

“Well, I was at the office this morning.” She giggles, watching me hang the dress I had already paid for against the hook.

“This is the dress you will wear tomorrow night. It’s paid for already.”

“Luke, you couldn’t have known I wanted that dress?”

“I did. Because I liked it.” A cheeky wink has her shaking her head, and her cheeks pink. I lean forward brushing her lips with mine. “Now, I want to fuck you, right here.” Gripping her hips, I spin her around. We’re both looking in the mirror, and I tease the bra straps over her shoulders, unhooking it. I drop it on the floor.

Her panties follow soon enough, and I have my girl, standing in front of me in nothing, but her black heels. God, those heels look fucking good. “Hold onto the mirror.” She leans forward and places both hands flat against the mirror. Her dark eyes are glistening and so is her pussy.

I use feather light touches to skim over her body, not missing an inch of her silky skin. My touch has goose bumps rising in their wake. Her nipples pebble and a soft moan escapes her lips. Lust shoots down my spine and into my cock. Her eyes flutter closed. “Open them.” Our gazes lock as my hand dips between her legs. Her knees are wobbly and I can tell she’s as turned on as I am. “Do you want me here, baby?”

“Yesssss.” Her hiss is low and sexy. My fingers glide over her smooth wet lips. She opens her legs wider, allowing me access to her heated core. With my other hand, I pinch and tweak her nipples until she’s squirming against me. I push two fingers inside her, and her body tightens around them, tightening in the lush way she always makes me come.

“Good girl. So fucking ready for me, anywhere, anytime.” She nods. When I pull my fingers from her sopping little cunt, I move them to her mouth. I coat her lips with her sweet arousal. Like the bad girl I know she is, she sucks my fingers into her mouth and I almost come in my pants. Fuck she’s so hot. “Enough.” I whisper in her ear. Within seconds my zipper is down and my cock is out. I tease her and slide the head over her pussy. “Is this what you crave?” Sliding just the tip in, her whimper answers my question.

Her hands are flat against the mirror and she slides her ass back against me, trying to fuck me into her. I lift my hand and bring it down on her ass in a loud swat. When I glance at her, I see her teeth chewing her plump bottom lip to keep from screaming. My body leans over her, and I bite her earlobe, tugging it with my teeth. Her body vibrates under me, she’s about to come. “Fuck my cock, baby. Take what you need.” I position myself at her hot entrance and watch in awe as my girl moves back and forth. Faster and faster. Her body finds its rhythm and I glance at her in the mirror. She’s lost in delirium and she looks fucking beautiful.

Suddenly she shudders and her pussy grips me. The desire and my own release shoots up my spine and into my balls. I grip her hips and hold her against me as close as she can get. I want every inch of my cock to be inside her. Her orgasm shatters her as she comes over me. My orgasm sends me reeling as I empty myself deep inside her.

“Luke.” My name a whisper on her lips and I can’t help smiling. “That was…”

“It was my, sweetness.” A smile curls her lips and I slide out of her. I plant a soft kiss on her back. Helping her get dressed, we tidy up the dressing room. Daniel has already picked Kenna up and taken her home. Now I need to spend time with my love.

“So I am getting the red dress then?” I nod. When we make our way downstairs, the assistant packs the garment into one of their opulent bags and I pay for the shoes that Cassie had chosen before I interrupted, as well as Kenna’s dress and shoes. “You didn’t have to get Kenna’s.”

“I did. You both should be there. Both of you will look incredible. Too bad, Jayce is walking in with both of you.” Robert is waiting outside, opening the door for my girl, I can’t help, but check out her sexy ass when she slides into the seat.

“Mr. Verán, are you going back to the office?” I glance at Cassie, and she gives me a small shrug.

“Take us home, Robert?” He nods. Once he’s in the driver’s seat, he starts the engine and pulls out onto the busy Rodeo Drive. I lace my fingers in Cassie’s and offer her a small smile. “That dress is perfect on you.”

“I hope so, I didn’t get to see it, since you took it off before I had a chance to put it on.” Her cheeks flush, but I can see she enjoyed our little impromptu fuck.

“I didn’t hear you complaining, Ms. Winters.” I lean in and whisper in her ear. Inhaling the soft scent of lavender and sex on her skin. “If I remember correctly, you whimpered and moaned, begging me to fuck you.” I keep my voice low and my hot breath sends a shiver over her, and her grip on my hand tightens.

“Luke, can you wait till we get home?” Her voice was raspy, and I was ready for round two. I chuckled and sat back. Her squirming in her seat is evidence enough that she’s ready too.