Everything He Promises (4 page)

“
I
think
so.
” My hand was shaking. I couldn't get over the dazzle factor of this thing.

“
Good.
I
didn't
see
how
your
finger
was
bigger
than
a
size
five.
” He stroked my hand, and I closed my eyes, a wave of desire rushing through me. “Now, back to our public.”

“
Thank you all for being here and sharing our joy. Goodnight and party on...at least till four o’clock when the band leaves.” Rock laughed, and everyone cheered as they floated back onto the dance floor, surrounding us.

“
I want to go. I've had enough.” I pressed against him.

“
Me too. And we will. Very soon.”

I kissed him lightly on the lips, reveling in the illusion my life had become. “I hate to say it, but I have to pee really badly.”

He laughed. “Go then. Come right back. We have another hour and we can be out of here, I'd say...earlier than everyone else. But I think they'll understand.” Rock winked, and I let his hands go with some reluctance.

I strode out of the ballroom again, this time not at the frantic pace with which I'd fled earlier.

I wonder if Rock's plan is going to work, and if so, what does that mean?

My stomach twisted with anxiety.

The hallway looked empty, and I had to hunt for the restroom for a moment. It was tucked away down a side corridor.

Right before I reached it, a hand clamped over my mouth, and a vise-like grip held me fast. “Don't say a word. Just heed my warning.”

The voice was distorted by a machine or something. I twisted in the strong grip of a man—who I couldn't have said.

“
Yes, it's Lucifer.”

I gasped behind his hand and groaned.

“
Break the engagement off if you want Rock Weldon to live. Do it tonight. You have until 5:00 a.m. Your hotel room is bugged. If I see you there with Rock past that time, he's a dead man, bodyguard be damned.”

My eyes filled with tears.

“
Now, go in the bathroom and don't look back. And don't you dare trifle with me, Lacey. I will kill the man you love without another thought. I despise him and everything he stands for, and I will have what I deserve.  But it's your choice. He can die now or live. I don't have to kill him to get what I want, but I will. Heed my warning.” He grunted in my ear. “Now walk.” He shoved me from behind, and I ran into the bathroom door, gasping for breath as I yanked it open, not daring to look back.

I knew Lucifer wasn't joking, and I would do what I had to do to keep Rock Weldon safe, even if it meant breaking a contract and losing him. He'd almost died a few days ago. I wouldn't chance that again. Surely he would be safe if I got out of his life.

I leaned against the bathroom wall, tears filling my eyes as I glanced at my watch. 1:10 a.m. Only a few more hours.

“
How am I going to do this?” I whispered in the deserted room.

Then I knew. I finished my business in the restroom, my pulse thrumming in my head.

* * * *

“
Can we go already?” I ran my hand down the front of Rock's white shirt, and he groaned.

“
You know what? Yeah. We can. Let's blow this joint.” He spoke to a couple people on the way out, clutching my hand all the while.  “I can't wait to get you in the Emperor's Suite, all to myself,” he growled as we walked out of the wide double doors.

2:01 a.m.

I bit my lips, my nerves frazzled.

The plan was to seduce Rock, to give him all I had so he would fall asleep. Shouldn't be too tough. Once he did, I'd sneak out of the hotel room, get back to the villa, grab my passport and a few of my things, and leave. I wouldn't head home immediately. I'd go where he couldn't find me—to a close cousin's house in Georgia. She'd been begging me for some time to come see her. Rock had given me cash, and I had credit cards, so I could make it there.

Rock led me to the elevator, a determined look on his face. “I've been thinking about tasting you all night.”

I moaned as he pushed me against the wall before the doors even closed. He punched twenty on the elevator, and we zoomed up. His hands were all over me, and I grew dizzy with arousal when he nipped at my ear.

When the elevator stopped, he scooped me up into his arms as I squealed.

“
My lady, your suite awaits.” He squeezed me as he fumbled for the key card to the room. I giggled.

“
This blasted thing. I have it now.” He got the green light and carried me over the threshold.

I noticed our suitcases in the room and roses strewn all over the bed.

Rock put me down. “Undress and I'll meet you in the tub in a moment. It should be ready.”

I closed my eyes at the thought, my pussy clenching. I wasn't going to waste any time seducing him. 2:07 a.m.

He strode toward a small table laden with champagne and food. I found the catch on my dress and shimmied out of it. Then I walked up behind him and slid my arms around his waist, letting my hands drift down to his cock—hard as I'd known it would be.

“
It's my turn first,” I whispered, lowering my voice on purpose.

I undid his pants with a smooth move, and they fell to the floor as he moaned.

“
Lacey...”

“
Shh. Let me. I've been thinking about your cock all night, wanting to suck you dry, Rock Weldon...among other things.”

He sighed.

I wondered how many times I could make him come before he'd be spent. If I was lucky, I could do this right and save his life.

I worked his silky boxer briefs down over his ass partway. He stepped out of his shoes, his breath coming in gasps. I knelt down, placing my tongue against the cleft of his ass. I licked up and down the crevice several times.

“
Lacey, what are you doing?” His teeth were clenched.

“
Exploring,” I said playfully as I ran my hands over his tight cheeks, my tongue still at work. I spied a container of some sort of oil on the table. “Umm. I'm going to need this.” I grabbed it and shook some into my hand. I smoothed the oil into the crevice, my own breath coming faster. I was so wet and throbbing myself that I could hardly stand it.

I reached around his muscled hip, my hand oiled up as I stroked his sac first then up his rigid, thick cock. I lubed him up good as he groaned.

“
God, I want you. I'm going to burst.”

“
You'll have to wait.” I laughed softly
while
I danced my other hand down his cleft again, finding his opening. I slowly pushed one well lubed finger inside his ass, taking my time and wiggling it
as
I did so.

“
Holy shit.” He sucked in a breath
.
I pushed the finger all the way in, stroking his cock up and down with my other hand.

“
You like it like that?” I bit my lip, knowing he did.

“
With you? Of course. I love everything you do to me.”

I crooked my finger, enjoying the way his breath caught. I moved my hand faster along his cock. “I want you to come for me, Rock.”

“
Don't worry. I'm not going to be able to resist, love.”

“
Then don't,” I commanded, changing our roles for once.

His body grew taut, and then he came with a shout, my name on his lips. I pumped his cock until there was nothing left. Rock's shoulders slumped and he turned to me.

I stood up and took him into my arms.

“
Let's get that bath now while the water's still hot.” He gazed at me through half closed eyes, and heat ran through my already soaked pussy.

He took my hand and led me to the bathroom. I squeezed his hot palm, my eyes filling with tears.

How can I leave him in two hours?

I glanced at my watch again, hoping he wouldn't catch me at it. 2:25.

Rock undressed me the rest of the way, taking his time with my garters and panties as he ran his fingers through the slick wetness between my legs. I clung to him, moaning. It wouldn't take much to put me into a state of total bliss.

I removed his shirt, sprinkling kisses on his chest while I did. A salty, scalding tear seared my cheek. I hoped he wouldn't notice.

Rock helped me into the tub, staring into my eyes as he lowered me into the bubbly, scented warmth. “Hey, what's wrong?”

“
Nothing.”

“
It doesn't look like nothing, but I'm going to make you feel better.”

He sank into the hot water with me, his skin glistening in the wetness. Before I could speak again, his hands were on me, under the water. I whimpered and lay back, closing my eyes as he worked his magic on my clit, teasing me.

“
God, you're gorgeous, Lace.”

The words thrilled me, and my skin prickled. I never wanted this night to end, never wanted him away from me.

“
What is it? Please tell me. Was someone rude to you.” He stilled his ministrations to my clit, and I groaned.

“
No, I'm fine. Just tired.” I closed my eyes, hoping to hide my emotions from him.

“
Are you sure? Talk to me, Lacey.” The caress of his voice and his hands against my hips nearly undid me.

“
I'm sure,” I whispered, though in that moment, the only thing I was sure of was that life without him was going to be something I didn't want.

But I have to do it for him.

“
Whatever it is, I'm going to stroke it away.” He teased my nipples with one hand as he moved his fingers against my clit in a slow, maddening circle.

“
Please, Rock.” I spit the words out, teeth clenched. All thought had left my mind. Everything was a burning point of desire between my legs.

“
Please what, baby? Say it.” The hard note I knew so well had returned to his voice, and his hand slid up my shoulder, wrapping around my neck.

Rock squeezed lightly, and the pleasure grew to an almost unbearable peak with the loss of breath and his hand on my nubbin.

“
Come for me, Lacey. Do it now.” His words were a command, not a request.

As usual, my body responded to his demand at once, and I spiraled into orgasm, the world going black even as he slid his hand back down to my breast and moved his fingers inside my pussy.

“
Oh, God. I want you inside me,” I panted, my pussy clenching around him as I forced my eyes back open. The world was hazy.

“
Sounds like a plan,” he whispered and picked me up halfway out of the bath.

I clung to him as our lips met. His kiss was like fire, all consuming and all I wanted, other than his cock.

As if he'd read my mind, Rock lowered me onto his stiff rod, and I groaned with pleasure as I bore down on him.

“
Lacey,” he murmured, his hands in my hair, his lips against my neck then.

“
Rock, I...” I stopped, heat flowing over me that had little to do with the water.

The words I love you had come to me without thought.

“
What? You can tell me?”

I moved up, and he groaned and clasped my hips as we flowed in a dance.

“
Nothing.” I smiled, gazing deep into his eyes. I wanted to look at my watch madly, needed to hoard every last second with the man I loved, the man who had my heart.

“
I want you.” He thrust into me with a bellow.

I whimpered, his lust taking me to new heights.

“
I'm coming. You feel so damn good, like you were made for me.”

I gasped at his words, unable to look into those eyes as he shouted his release. I rode the wave with him, the orgasm more powerful than any I'd experienced with him.

He folded me into his arms, and it was all I could do not to weep. “Oh, Lacey. So, we're heading to California, huh?” Rock stroked my hair, sending shivers through me.

“
Yes, in a few days, right?” I gave him a bright smile.

“
That's right, and I've been thinking a lot.” He cocked his head, a slight frown on his face.

“
What?” I hoped in some irrational way that he would call the faux engagement and trip off now, that I wouldn't have to leave him. That we could still be together and Lucifer would leave us alone, spare his life.

“
That I love you. That I want you to be my wife.”

I scooted out of his embrace so quickly that water flew into my mouth. “What? What are you saying?” I wanted to kick myself at that reaction, but my heart was pounding too fast for me to think.