Wrong (Breaking the Rules) (18 page)

“I want you,” I moaned into the duvet as I fisted it with each hand. His cock stayed where it was, tip in and unmoving. And while he teased my clit, I knew he was still waiting.

“Pepper, say the words and I will ram you so hard you’ll feel it in your gut. I want your pussy to clench around my cock as your orgasm burns through you. Don’t you want that baby?” he crooned.

A hot tear escaped out of my eye. I did want him—so badly. His body was my drug, and I was completely addicted.

“Babe, please. I need you so much. You’re everything to me. Why won’t you give yourself to me and let me take care of you?” he asked softly as he rocked his tip in and out of me.

“I’m scared of who I will become,” I whispered honestly as another tear chased the other one.

“Fuck, Pepper, you’re you. Perfect. I hope one day you can trust me.”

Without warning, he shoved himself all the way in, and I wailed in pleasure. My orgasm had been waiting by like a crouching tiger, but the moment he’d plowed into me, I’d started to unravel. His finger was still rubbing my clit but had progressed to a faster pace. The electric heat of my orgasm finally surged through my body as he pounded into me. I was so wrapped up in my own pleasure that I hadn’t even realized he’d come until I felt it running down my legs.

He pulled out quickly and went to the bathroom. Upon returning, he took a warm rag and cleaned me between my legs. Once he left to return the cloth to the bathroom, I shed the rest of my clothes and climbed under the covers. Still naked, he slid in next to me and pushed his chest against my back. His arm wrapped possessively around me, and we stayed quietly like that for some time.

I could sense that he was upset with me, and suddenly I felt very emotional. Weak. Damn, I hated the feeling, but it was a package deal with Jordan. Without him, I could be tougher, but what was the point? He was protective, intelligent, and sexy as hell. If I pushed him away just to feel solid, it would mean Cole would win in continuing to ruin my life. I was over it. Completely over the way Cole had changed my life. It ended now.

“He doesn’t own me anymore. I’m yours if you’ll have me,” I whispered just loud enough that he could hear me.

His hand guided me over onto my back and he brought his lips to mine, gently kissing me. He ended the kiss so he could look into my eyes, his face serious.

“You’ll always be mine, Elizabeth.”

Tears rolled down my cheeks at being called my real name. And just like that, it was done. I was Jordan’s and he was mine.

“Lou, do you think we could meet up to discuss a few things?” I asked.

Last night had been amazing as Elizabeth and I gave our bodies to one another. And yes, I was fucking calling her by her given name now. We were connecting on such a deep level that I’d never be able to live without her. It had been hard not to stay in bed with her all day, but I still had a company to run. I’d already spent the better part of the morning getting Mr. Cox set up in the conference room with access to all the information he would need.

“Mr. Compton, I don’t see what there is to discuss. You still owe me six hundred thousand dollars.”

I scowled into the phone. I needed to pull more information from him but he wasn’t even going to give me the time of day.

“Lou, please. You obviously had a relationship with my father. Honor your friendship to him by hearing me out.”

The sigh on the other line was loud but one that conceded to my request.

“Fine. I have time after a meeting this afternoon. Can you come by around 4:30?” he questioned.

“Certainly. Thanks, Lou.” I hung up and checked my emails. Andi had sent me a few about some customer appointments I had later in the week. She’d already put them on my calendar for me. Then I found one from my Elizabeth and opened it up.

Jordan,

I forgot to tell you that my mother invited you to dinner tonight. My parents live near your mom’s house. My mother’s a great cook. I’d love for you to come with me. They’ve never seen me in a relationship. You’d win them over instantly for the pure fact that you were the one to break through to me.

Yours,

Elizabeth

I smiled at her email. Of course I wanted to meet her parents. They needed to know that I cared deeply for their daughter and I wasn’t going anywhere. I loved that she’d used her real name to sign the email. It proved that she was serious about trusting me.

Elizabeth,

There’s no way I would miss it. I can’t wait to dazzle your parents with my charm. Tell them it will be closer to six by the time I get there. I’ve got a meeting at 4:30, but I’ll come just as soon as it’s over.

Jordan

Andi walked into my office with a frown on her face and plopped down into the chair in front of me.

“Your brother is so freaking difficult!” she shrieked at me.
Oh boy.

“What did the prick do now?” I questioned. Those two had some serious issues that always threatened to tear them apart, but then miraculously they would be in love again. They were extremely confusing to any outsiders.

“He has a surprise for my birthday tomorrow. I told him not to buy me anything, but he’s acting really secretive, which means he’s hiding something big. Every time I try to ask him about it, he just smiles at me innocently. Jordan, you need to find out what he’s doing and tell him to cut it out,” she huffed out at me.

Yep. Those two were completely dramatic.

“Andi, who cares if he does something for you? You’re his girlfriend and he loves you. Don’t you think you’re being kind of snotty about it?”

“Jordan Compton! I am not being a snot! Your brother just acts irrationally, and I’m afraid he’ll do something outrageous and expensive. Just tell him I want a low-key birthday tomorrow.”

“Fine, I’ll tell him, but he never listens to me. You were warned. Can you tell me Eliz—er—Pepper’s parents’ address? I’m meeting her there for dinner tonight.”

Her eyes widened and her sour mood dissipated. A grin broke out over her face.

“Shit, Jordan! You about called her Elizabeth! Nobody calls her that. The fact she even told you her name means the girl is in love with you. Here, I’ll write it down for you.” She happily jotted down the address and skipped out of my office.

That girl was just as crazy as Jackson.

Mr. Cox, who now insisted that I call him AJ because he was close to my age and it just felt weird, prepped me for my meeting. My attorney couldn’t meet with us on such short notice and tried to talk me out of going, but I wouldn’t hear of it. When I walked into the conference room, Lou and his attorney sat stone-faced as they waited for me.

“Mr. Compton,” Lou acknowledged, and his attorney nodded his head at me.

“So what is it that you’ve thought it necessary to bring us in for an impromptu meeting?” Lou’s attorney asked, cutting right to the chase. This guy was such a dick.

“Sir,” I began, but he cut me off.

“Call me Calvin.”

“Calvin, I’m having trouble locating the money. I wanted to ask if there was any way we could push back the date. I’ve given you half of the money as a token of good faith. Certainly, businessmen like yourselves can understand the need to want to find the funds properly and not wipe out your working capital.”

“Mr. Compton,” Calvin interrupted, “we already discussed a deadline and we’re going to have to stick to that. Lou has some prior commitments that cannot be broken.”

Ignoring Calvin, I figured I would hurry and try to pull information out of Lou.

“Lou, who was the unnamed partner? Please, it would help me out.”

Lou sighed, and Calvin just rolled his eyes at my questioning.

“Surely you know that it was Nadia Compton. She and your father seemed to be really close even though I believe she is married to your brother. The woman is shrewd in her business dealings, not one I would want to cross.”

My teeth clenched in anger. I had known she’d been involved by seeing the checks, but it still pissed me off to hear it.

“I thought you didn’t deal in illegal activities, Lou,” I stated, probing him.

“Son, I have never dealt in anything illegal. Now, I am sorry if your father and quite possibly Nadia were involved in something fraudulent, but I assure you, I was not. They presented an opportunity to me in the most professional way. I am due my cut and I expect it by the end of our prior agreement.”

“First of all, Lou, I am not your son. Second, I don’t know how you can turn a blind eye to all of this! I can smell something fishy and I just came into this mess!” I was furious now at his ignorance.

Calvin stood up and walked over to me. “Mr. Compton, I think it’s time you leave.”

Standing quickly, I faced Calvin. “You both can plead ignorance, but if there is anything illegal going on, you both could be implicated!” I shouted in Calvin’s face. His face was turning red, and I knew he was getting pissed.

“Your fucking father was a sorry-ass motherfucker that my friend and client somehow got involved with. Do not come in here and attempt to threaten either one of us. My client is innocent of any illegal activity. You need to leave, little boy, and go finish running your legacy into the ground. Your incompetent father gave you a head start.”

Before he could even finish, I popped him in the nose with my fist. It happened before I could stop it, and blood gushed immediately, soaking his shirt. His red face was mixed with anger and shock, but he made no moves to hit me back.

Lou’s voice boomed over at me, reminding me of my father. “Jordan, get out of here before I call the police. There will be no more ‘meetings.’ Only you depositing the money. End of discussion. Out!” he roared.

I glared at Calvin and then stalked out of the room.