Legally Bound 4: Allegations of Love (11 page)

“This is a Pure Plug,” he says with a smile. “I want to claim all of you. This is going to get you ready for me.”

Without another word, he flips her body so that she is on all fours. Her face turned to the side, planted on the mattress. The wand still lodged inside her pussy. Jas places his hands on her ass and spreads her cheeks.

Dipping his head, he flicks his tongue out and across her wet sex up to her puckered hole. Marie whimpers, but doesn’t move. He makes a few more passes before reaching for the lube and squeezing some around her hole.

Jas works his finger in a bit, reaching between her legs to tap at the wand. Marie moans loudly and starts to wiggle her ass at him. Jas removes his finger and uses the small plug to probe her hole.

“Relax,” he says as she tenses. He takes hold of the wand and starts to work it in and out of her pussy.

“Ah,” Marie groans, “Jas.”

He pushes the plug in a little further and Marie starts to call out in Italian. It just serves to turn him on more. Removing the wand, he plunges into her wet core and starts to pound into her. A string of curses leaves her lips, in English and Italian.

“That’s my naughty girl,” he groans as he pushes the plug the rest of the way in.

Releasing the plug his hands go to her waist holding her as he pounds into her. Marie continues to cry out and scream. Reaching between their bodies, he taps at the plug and Marie explodes around him.

“Fuck yes, my little Angel,” Jas grunts, but he doesn’t stop. Instead, he reaches to push her further into the mattress. Then he lifts her ass further into the air. “Stay just like that.”

Jas lifts his body stretching out over her and the mattress at his full height. Placing his hand on the mattress and lifting onto his toes he starts to pound into her as he pushes up and down over her. Rolling his hips and plunging deep he drills into her from his suspended position.

“Oh God, yes, Boss,” Marie cries out. “Jas, I can’t. I’m coming.”

“I want you to come. Let go for me,” he growls still plowing into her, his muscle straining and working to extract her pleasure.

The last thing Marie remembers is screaming Jasper’s name as he roars hers before she starts to see stars and blacks out completely. She didn’t know how she was turned over or untied, but she knew she made the right choice. There was no way they were ever going to be a regular vanilla couple. She didn’t even want to know what that consisted of.

Chapter 16

Olivia walked off the elevator to her condo with a smile on her face. She would always have love for Jasper in her heart, but she had come to love and care for Marie as well. She and Marie really had become friends. The younger woman had learned to confide in her.

At times, she had done the same. Olivia knew Jasper and Marie knew her better than anyone ever knew her. She was happy she could have a hand in them finding happiness. They deserved it.

She hoped that by now they had put aside their differences and her young friend would be calling her with news of a wedding to plan. Some would think she would be bitter about things, but Olivia was far from it. It took some time, but she had gotten over things as best she could.

Moving on with her life helped a lot, which she had done despite getting involved with helping Marie. She knew Jasper would be furious at first, but if she was right about the way he felt about Marie he wouldn’t remain that way.

It was time that the two found their way into each other’s arms. Olivia laughed to herself as she thought of the first time Marie showed up for one of their lessons. Her eyes had been large and the look of awe on her face when she saw Olivia’s playroom was priceless.

Marie almost turned and ran. Olivia remembered walking Marie over to the bed and kicking off her shoes and sitting cross-legged in the middle. As she smiled up at Marie expectantly, she followed suit.

All they had done that day was sit and talk. Olivia knew she needed to completely gain Marie’s trust before she could take her to the places she had planned to. Marie turned out to be a very smart girl; she just had a passion for modeling.

Olivia had no doubt she would succeed in whatever she wanted to do. Whether it was modeling or going into law. She, herself had started to design jewelry again as a result of her friendship with Marie.

Olivia’s mind turns to her jewelry collection and the piece she sent in the gift she sent to Jasper. Her taste for kink inspires quite a few of her designs. Her design just complemented the ring Jasper had admired so much so long ago.

“I think I’ll design some pieces for their wedding party,” Olivia laughs to herself.

Her laugh died on her lips as she goes to push the key into the lock on her door, only to see it was already ajar. Olivia clutches the key in her fingertips and pushes the door open with the tip of her boot. She knew she should call for help, but something was driving her to enter the apartment.

As she steps inside, she looks around the open floor plan to see if anyone was still there. When she didn’t see anyone in the main area, she turns to close and lock the door quickly. Retrieving her phone from her purse, she moves toward the bedroom.

Olivia didn’t waste any time dialing the familiar number. As she stepped into her room, she sags against the dresser. The person on the other end picks up on the third ring.

“Hello, Liv is everything okay,” the deep rich voice comes over the line. On any other day, his voice would give her butterflies in her belly. She had come to know and enjoy his voice.

“Someone has been in my condo,” she rushes into the phone.

“Where are you now,” the cheerfulness disappears from his voice. “Where is Damon?”

“I’m in my bedroom,” she answers. “I…he had an emergency. I let him tend to it.”

Olivia hadn’t used a large team for personal security much in the last few years. She had Damon, who had come to her when Jasper left. He had a family emergency in Italy and she hadn’t thought to ask for a replacement. It was so last minute and had slipped her mind. He had only been gone a day now.

She knew she broke protocol by not telling his boss that she was letting him go home. She just thought it better to let him take the quick trip on her private jet and he would return in no time. No one would have to know.

“Is anything missing or out of place,” he asks calmly.

Olivia’s eyes scan the room and she closes her eyes as she answers. “Not in the main living area, but the dressers in my bedroom look to be disturbed.”

“I’ll have Nate send someone over immediately. We’ll get you somewhere secure. I’m on my way back, I want to look into this personally,” is the reply that comes through the line. “Pack a bag and call me right away if anything changes.”

“Oh, okay,” Olivia stammers nervously. “Yes, okay.”

“I’ll take care of this, Sweetheart. Hold tight,” those were his last words before the line went dead.

Chapter 17

Marie blinks her eyes open to look up into the eyes of Jas. He is looking down at her with so much love in his eyes. Marie snuggles down into his strong arms. Jas tightens his hold around her and captures her lips.

“How are you feeling,” he asks as his green eyes scan her face.

“I’m great,” Marie purrs and reaches up to push his hair from his face before running her fingers through his stubble.

Jas moves right into the words he had been rehearsing while she slept. He wanted to get them out before she realizes what he has done. Jas pinches her chin between his fingers and tilts her face toward him.

“I want to ask you something,” he starts.

“O-kay,” Marie replies furrowing her brows. “What’s up?”

“Do you remember when I proposed to you,” Jas asks his eyes sweeping her face again.

Marie beams up at him and laughs. “Oh God, yes,” she giggles. “I’m sorry. You were just so nervous and cute.” That had been the only other time she saw him lose his cool.

~B
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Marie checked her dress in the mirror for the third time. Jas would be there any minute now. James and Minnie were out of town and her brothers were off with their own lives. Rita had made her excuses for the weekend, but Marie knew she was going to see her mystery guy.

Marie giggled a little as she realized both she and Rita were in love with someone they were keeping from everyone. Marie hoped one day they would both be able to reveal their love, but for now, she would take Jas anyway she could have him.

Marie and Jasper knew he was leaving, but they were in love and they would make it. At least, that was what Marie kept promising herself. Losing Jas was not an option.

The doorbell sounded through the house and Marie bounced on her toes smoothing a hand down her dress before running down to meet Jas. Although her parents were out of town Jas still thought it would be better to go somewhere else. He was just picking her up so they could head to the lake house.

“Hey Baby,” Jas beamed at her as she flung the door open.

Marie pulled him inside for a big hug. Making sure no one was around first; Jas then lifted her in his arms and pulled her in for a tight hug. When he placed her back on her feet, he was biting his lip nervously.

Marie thought it was because he thought someone would catch them. Rushing to get her purse she followed him out to his Audi. Jas opened the door for Marie and let her in before climbing into the car himself.

Marie found herself babbling on and on about some of the modeling opportunities she hoped to take advantage of in New York and California this upcoming year. She was excited that Rita was interested in hair and makeup. Marie had dreams that the two of them could work on modeling gigs together. It wasn’t until they neared the lake house that Marie noticed that Jas was unusually quiet and not his usual composed self.

Marie turned to look out the side view mirrors and then turn to look out the back window. “Are we being followed or something,” she asked.

“No,” Jas chuckled.

“Then what’s up with you,” Marie wrinkled her nose.

Jas parked in the lake house garage and cut the engine. He turned to look at Marie but said nothing. Instead, he exited the car and walked around to her side. Marie took his offered hand and stepped out of the car.

Jasper didn’t lead her to the side door through the garage into the house but tugged her gently out of the garage and around the side of the house toward the lake. Marie followed him with curiosity creasing her brows. Jasper kept a hold of her hand as he took them to their favorite spot by the lake.

Marie looked around at all the lights that Jas must have strung to the tree branches. As the sun was setting the area twinkled with what seemed like a million little lights. It must have taken him hours to do all this. Up ahead, Marie could see a bed of cherry blossoms covering the ground.

When Jas stopped in what had become their special spot to him, he turned to face Marie. He had marked this exact spot with cherry blossoms because it was the place where their love had started to blossom into something so beautiful, so much more. With a nervous smile, Jas looked into her eyes.

Next thing Marie knew Jas was on one knee looking up at her. Marie gasped and her eyes widened. “Jas, what are you doing,” she murmured.

“Just hear me out. I know I am leaving next week and we will be separated for some time, but I know what I want. I know this is crazy and I don’t even have a ring. I …I wanted to buy you one, but since Mom and Dad still have access to my accounts they would notice a purchase like that,” Jas paused and blew out a breath. “What I’m trying to say is that.

“I promise when the time is right I’ll give you a ring, but for now. I know I will never fall in love like this again. I will never love someone as much as I love you. Marie, will you marry me? It may take a few years before we can walk down the aisle, but you are it for me,” he finished and swallowed hard.

“Yes,” Marie squealed. “Of course. Yes!”

A smile beamed across his face and Jas jumped to his feet. Jas lifted her off her feet spinning her around as he planted a kiss on her lips. Marie hugged him tight never wanting to let him go.

When Jas placed her back on her feet, Marie looked up at him with concern in her eyes. Jas froze as he started to wonder if she had changed her mind that quickly. Grabbing a hold of her hands he drew her to him.

“What,” Jas asked a little above a whisper.

“This doesn’t change what you’ve promised me,” Marie whispered back.

Jas furrowed his brows as his eyes searched her face. “What do you mean,” he asked.

“You promised you would see to your needs if the need arises. So this doesn’t change that. I don’t want you to resent us later,” Marie replies chewing on her lip.

“Don’t ruin this moment, Rie,” Jas sighs pulling her closer. “You just agreed to marry me. Nothing else matters. One day you are going to wake up and you will be wearing my ring and we will reminisce on this very day when I asked you to be my wife. I only want to remember this. You saying yes, us being in our favorite place and the beautiful smile on your face.

“I can’t wait until that day. Soon after you will officially be Mrs. Jasper Kyros Briggs and I will be the happiest man on the earth,” Jas finished with a kiss.

Marie melted into him and did just as he requested. She focused on the fact that he had just proposed and one day she would be wearing his ring. With his kiss, she sealed the moment to memory.

~B
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As Marie blinks the memory away, her eyes focus on her hand resting against Jas’s chest. She gasps loudly.
How could I have missed this,
she thought to herself. The ring on her finger was huge, but it was also unique. There was a radiant cut diamond in the center that had to be at least four carats.

On the outer edges, on one top corner and one bottom corner there were intricate platinum designs. The metal twists and curls like vines or intricate scrolls laying over the edges of the center diamond. The band is covered in diamonds on the sides and smooth on the bottom.

The design gave the ring a vintage look, but Marie loved it. Tears spring to her eyes as she stares at the gorgeous ring. Words have not allowed themselves to surface.

“I saw this ring in Greece one day when I had to escort Olivia on one of her excursions. She caught me staring at it. I didn’t know at the time that she sent me off so she could purchase it. I don’t want any secrets between us and that is why I am telling you this.

“She did send me the proof of purchase so I could reimburse her. She knows I wouldn’t have taken the ring otherwise. If you want a different ring, I’ll understand and get you one. I just remember thinking this one was perfect for you. I’m sort of glad she sent it to me,” Jas says with a boyish smile.

Marie draws her hand back toward her chest and cradles it to her heart with her other hand. She narrows her eyes at Jas. “You are not taking my ring back. You’ll just repay her or buy Liv something that is of equal value and I will be fine with it. I love this ring,” Marie beams.

If it were someone else that had given the ring to Jas, Marie might have felt differently. Olivia only wanted the best for Jas and Marie believed Olivia wanted the same for her.

“I can do that,” Jas replies with a smile. He flicks at the necklace around Marie’s neck that she has yet to notice. “The wedding will be for you and our family, but in my eyes, you already belong to me. This was also a gift from Olivia. I didn’t think I would get to use it, but I had no idea what you two were up to behind my back.”

Marie tilts her head down, but she is not able to get a good view of the necklace. Quickly, she pulls out of Jas arms, jumping from the bed and rushing to the bathroom to look into the mirror. Marie gasps at the sight before her.

Around her neck is one of the most beautiful necklaces she has ever seen. The platinum links are as intricate as the ring’s design. Each set of four links encases either a diamond or blue sapphire stone.

The links form two chains that link two tiny diamond and blue sapphire covered rings that connect to a little house shaped locket in the center that has a heart shaped design for the front door. The house is covered in diamonds and the heart shaped door is made of blue sapphires. There is even an opening for a keyhole.

Marie is in awe of all the detail. She knew right away it was from one of Olivia’s personal designs. Her friend had found her love of creating beautiful jewelry and was making so many great things happen, this piece being just one of them.

Jas steps up behind her in front of the mirror and wraps his arms around her waist. Marie turns in his arms. Reaching up, she pulls him down to bring his lips to hers.

Jas takes over the kiss immediately. Cupping the back of her head he groans into her mouth but doesn’t let her pull away. With his free hand, he cups her backside and lifts her into the kiss and his rock hard erection.

Breaking the kiss Jas places his forehead to hers. “No more running, Marie. You want it all? I’m giving it all to you, my ring, my collar, and my heart.”

For the first time, Marie notices the key hanging from Jas’s neck and it brings a smile to her face. Fingering the key she looks up into his green eyes once again. Jas gives her a knowing smile.

“Is this the key to my collar,” she asks coyly.

“It is,” Jas smiles.

“I love you,” Marie says with her voice filled with emotion.

“I love you too, Baby. Pam is probably going to be pissed, but I’m not waiting to marry you. I’m going to make us lunch. You start calling your mom and whoever else you need to help you plan a wedding within the next two to three weeks. I know it can be done. Your mom helped Bobby do it,” Jas says in a tone that brokers no room for objections.

“Are you serious,” Marie asks, her mouth dropping open. “We’re snowed in. There is no telling when we are getting out of here. I have so much to do.”

Jas looks her in the eyes. “Do I look like I’m joking? Three weeks tops. You can have anything you want as long as it happens in three weeks. I’ll call my mom,” with that he drops a kiss to her lips and leaves out of the bathroom.

Marie turns back to the mirror to admire the collar as she places her hand with the ring onto the locket. If she had been unsure of all she had done, all the training with Liv, she was now certain that she had done the right thing. In some ways, the collar meant more to her than the ring.

To others, it will look like a beautiful necklace, but she would always know better. After a few minutes reality sets in, she had a wedding to plan. Marie rushed out to the bedroom grabbing Jas’s t-shirt from earlier and pulling it on as she searches for her phone.

Marie groans when she figures out why Pam couldn’t get through to her the night before. Her phone was dead. Moving to her suitcase, she digs out her charger and plugs it in.

With a huge smile on her face, she starts to make calls and plans to get married. She could feel the excitement building within as the phone starts to ring on the other end. “I’m getting married,” she squeals into the phone when the line is picked up.