by Marie James
“That’s what I need also, Ian. I need your arms around me. I can’t spend another minute apart, Ian. I love you.” I look into his eyes, drowning in the love I can tell he has for me.
His eyes light up and nothing but love is pouring into me when he leans in and kisses me senseless.
He breaks our contact and stands just as there’s a knock on the door. Kaleb sticks his head in to check on us.
“You guys ok?” He asks with a hopeful look.
Ian and I both nod. “Can I get her out of here?” Ian urges Kaleb.
“I just have a few more questions for her and then you guys can split.” Kaleb makes his way back around to the desk.
Ian sits beside me holds my hand while Kaleb explains the real reason I was called in today. He needed to know if I’d seen anything out of the ordinary while I was at the laundromat and if I’d laid eyes on Miguel Cruz. Since I hadn’t, we weren’t there much longer.
I met back up with Josie and quickly explained what had happened and told her to not worry but I was going to head to Ian’s with him. She smiles when Ian walks up behind me and wraps his arms around my waist.
“You ready?” He asks from behind me.
“You’ll take my car home for me?” I can’t help but smile myself at the smirk on Josie’s face.
“Of course, Lorali.” She spins the keys around her fingers and walks away.
“Shall we?” He says with an elegant swing of his hand in front of us.
I can’t help but giggle. “Such a gentleman.”
“Always!” He grins really big.
Chapter 44
Ian
I have the urge to solidify Lorali’s trust in me, so instead of going straight to my house I make a slight detour and head to Maria’s. We don’t stay long but I’m thrilled with the way she beamed at me when I introduced her as the love of my life.
The anticipation is so thick by the time we make it to my house; I’m cursing myself for buying a house so far from Denver proper. I briefly entertain the idea of getting an apartment in town so we can have privacy and not have to drive so far to get to it when another idea strikes me. I inwardly hope she’s up for it.
Once in the house she drags me by my hand to the bedroom, apparently just as ready as I am. She crashes her body against mine, her mouth tangling with mine. It’s hungry and desperate and nothing like I had in mind for our reunion.
I pull my mouth away from hers and attempt to sound as firm as possible. “Slow down or I’ll tie you to my bed to gain control.”
She sticks her lip out in full pout but I can see the look in her eyes that says she may actually enjoy it and I file that away for later. “I need you, Ian!”
“And you’ll have me, baby, but I’m not going to just throw you on the bed and fuck you like a wild man after what we’ve been through this week.”
I kiss her neck, feeling the raging throb at her pulse point. “I need to make love to you. I need to love you so thoroughly that you’ll never doubt my intentions for you. For us.”
I lick the column of her neck and she rolls her head to the side giving me more room for my mouth. My hands shake as I reach down and lift her shirt from her body, struggling to maintain control which at this point is much easier said than done.
Her hands mimic my actions and we slowly undress each other. Once we’re fully nude, I lay her across my bed and hover over her body.
“I’ve never needed anyone as much as I need you, Lorali. I can’t even form the words to explain it.” I tell her as I trail kisses over her shoulder.
“Then show me.” She whispers in my ear.
I spend the next two hours putting all of my thoughts and feelings into the actions of my body and I know she does the same. After making love we shower and start all over again, getting no sleep at all until the sun is cresting over the horizon.
***
I can tell she senses me watching her sleep when she smiles before she opens her eyes.
“Hey, beautiful.” I whisper.
She’s laying on my chest and I can feel her shift her weight as she tries to snuggle in deeper, closing the small gap created while she was asleep.
She runs her hand across my shoulder then down my stomach, stopping to wrap around my cock. “Mmm. Looks like you’re wide awake!”
She shifts and starts to slide down my body and as I much as I love where her mind is at, we have something serious to discuss.
I clasp her shoulders and pull her back up my body. “Hold that thought, baby. I have a question to ask you.”
Epilogue
He asked.
A note from Marie James
Where do I even begin? I’ve wanted to do this for years, and an unfortunate life event set things into motion for me. The whole process has been a whirlwind and I’m very grateful for my support team. The support of my husband and best friend, Jody Lynn, has been monumental in getting this book ready to publish. I would’ve been lost without them and the end result would’ve been less than acceptable.
I want to send a shout-out to author Kimberly Bracco (check out her books Inhibitions and Unrestricted) for doing a beta read for me.
I ask that you please leave a review. If you loved the book (or hell even liked it a little bit) please share with your friends!
This book is the first in a 4 part series. Up next will be Garrett and Alexa’s story!
~Marie James
Begging for Hale
BY
Marie James
Hale Series Book Two
Copyright
Begging for Hale
Copyright © 2015 Marie James
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Prologue
Lorali
I know what you’re thinking and Ian did not ask that question. I’m head over heels for him and I think he feels the same way, but neither one of us are ready for that type of commitment. Yet.
He asked me to move in with him and I said yes without even having to consider it. I knew I loved being with him every minute I was not at work so really it was a no brainer. This way we wouldn’t have to waste time running back and forth getting clothes and other supplies. I wasn’t worried about leaving the girls in a lurch at the apartment. Alexa made three times as much as Josie and I, and she was always super jealous of the bathroom in my room, so she was all for it. She agreed to take over my part of the rent so Josie wouldn’t be put out on increased expenses.
Ian told me he’d never cancelled the plans for the week and was ecstatic when I agreed to go away with him for the remainder of the week. Although he has his own jet for cross country business, he chartered a different one so we wouldn’t have to stop to refuel.
I can still picture the look of pure joy on his face when we drove up to it. I was sure that planes flying overhead could see the smile that lit up his face; his eyes shining bright as he took in the magnificent piece of machinery before us.
“This is nice.” I say, limiting my enthusiasm, knowing it would drive him crazy.
“Nice? It’s WAY more than nice, Lorali! It’s a Challenger 300, long range jet!” I had to smile at his enthusiasm for the ultra-rich toy.
I boarded the luxury jet with no
idea where we were heading, and remained uniformed until we landed. I honestly had no concern for where we were heading after Ian seduced me into the suite inside the cabin.
“Ian.” I whispered as he slowly undressed me, brushing his lips against each part of flesh he exposed.
His large hands flexed and released me repeatedly as he continued exploration with his tongue, the hot velvety flesh of lips gliding over my body, leaving a fiery trail in their wake. I closed my eyes and moan as his breath caressed my lower belly, the anticipation of where his mouth was headed left me breathless.
“So perfect.” He whispered against my folds that were held open with his hands on either side of my core; the heat stimulated the nerves that had numbed from the cold air in the room. The long slow lick of his tongue up my center caused a hitch in my breathing. “You taste like heaven.” He cooed as his tongue slid lower, penetrating me.
I was trembling, my arms and legs quivered uncontrollably. The cold had nothing to do with my body’s response. My reaction relied solely on the magnificent man between my thighs who had devoured me as if I were his last meal, only his actions were painfully slow, like he was afraid it would end too soon. My body craved him; the tiny muscles inside that were just out of reach of his skilled tongue fluttered in an attempt to pull him in closer.
My hands attempted to tangle in his short hair and I released a sigh of frustration because I was unable to gain purchase enough to pull him up my body. “Ian.” I whispered; the request went unanswered as he continued his devouring. “Please?” I begged, the strained tone of my voice grabs his attention, if only to raise his eyes to mine, as his tongue continued his soft strokes and swirling at my clit. “Baby, I need you.”
“You have me, baby.” He replied just before sealing his lips over my hardened bud and giving it a hard suck.
I climaxed without warning. My core convulsed frantically, desperately searching for something to cling around. Even though the orgasm rocked me to my core and Ian continued to provide soothing licks to my body, I was left completely unsated.
“Ian?” My voice was needy and pleading.
He licked my juices from his lips and he slowly crawled up my body. My mouth fell open; the sight of my need reflected in his heavily lidded eyes.
“Tell me what you need, baby.” His command was spoken huskily.
“Inside of me,” I told him, my voice as equally hoarse. “I need you inside of me.”
He leaned in and kissed me softly. “I need that too, baby.” He murmured against my lips as his hips rocked forward and his cock slipped inside of me. His thick hard length filled me entirely and I knew that when he swelled right before his release I’ll be blessed with that tiny bite of pain I love so much.
“Mmm,” I mewl against his mouth as his slow deliberate thrusts edged me towards insanity.
“Forever…I wish I could stay inside of you forever.” His words were a soft rasp against my cheek.
I gripped his back with my hands; my nails scratched him and motivated him to move his hips quicker, deeper. Ian’s muted grunts matched my gasps each time he pushed inside of me, my body unable to house his full length.
I hummed in his ear as my body began to tingle all over, the first sign of orgasm made itself known.
“Oh God!” I uttered.
“Come, Lorali! Come now.” He pleaded. I knew he wouldn’t give in until he knew I was satisfied. He had always been a generous lover, regardless of his needs.
I screamed his name as the first wave caused my body to convulse and before the second rush could take hold I felt the combined pulsing, the sharp ache of being too full prolonged my release.
His breathing remained heavy as he slanted his mouth over mine, our tongues slid against each other as our bodies calmed.
“I love you,” he replied against my kiss swollen lips, looking me in the eye.
“I love you, too.” His proclamation to me would never get old. His kiss now caused lightening up my spine the same way it did the first time he laid his lips on mine in the hallway at the Safe House benefit. My body once against responded and I clench his softening cock.
His groan makes me smile against his lips. “Need more, baby?” He whispered against my neck, his tongue stroked over the calming pulse point.
“Always.” I panted.
Pulling his head up he looked down at me. “I want nothing more than to stay inside of you, feel your hot body come as I stroke into you, but you’re barely able to keep your eyes open.” He kissed my nose.
He was absolutely correct and I told him as much with the slight nod of my head, the only action I could manage at that point. He slowly slid out of me, our combined wetness spilling onto my thighs. I was woken briefly by a warm wash cloth that wiped away the evidence of our love making.
I murmured a thank you as I felt him settle beside; he and pulled me to him. I settled in the spot against his body that was made for me, my head rested on his chest, the beat of his heart lulled me back to sleep.
We were asleep, wrapped around each other when the stewardess gently knocked on the door; she informed us that we would be landing soon and that we needed to return to the seats up front and belt up. Begrudgingly we dressed, but I was well rested, having gotten the best sleep in days in the comfort of Ian’s arms.
“Are you going to tell me where we are?” I smiled over at him, bat my eyelashes and hoped he thought I was cute enough for an answer.
“You’ll see in just a few minutes.” He smirked at me, fully enjoying the fact that he’s in the know and I’m not.
I huffed playfully and folded my arms across my chest in an attempt to look upset and failed miserably.
Once we landed and the jet came to a complete stop, we were informed that we could move around. I stood and stretched my arms over my head as Ian watched me, the glint in his hazel eyes told me he enjoyed what he saw.
I decided to take it a step further and bent over with my back facing him. I knew my short dress rode up, the curve of my ass and slinky panties were fully visible. I heard him growl only a second before his hand cupped one side.
“What do you think you’re doing?” He grumbled in my ear as I stood up, his hand slipped around my hip to cup my sex.
I shrugged. “Trying to stretch is all.” I giggled.
“My ass.” He replied flatly before he released my now stimulated core and straightened my dress. Even the wiggle of my ass against his apparent erection didn’t persuade him to take me to the back of the jet.
I sighed. He ignored me. My body demanded that it be compensated for the four days we were apart and I’m not accustomed to his denial. I mumbled my disappointment which gained his attention. He turned me in his arms and kissed me passionately.
Just as I thought he was going to pick me up and carry me to the back room he ended the kiss and rubbed his thumb over my bottom lip. “I promise you the bed at the hotel is much more comfortable than the one back there.” He smirked and hitched his head towards the back of the jet. “But if you keep that pouty shit up, I’ll fuck you against the wall so hard you’ll never be able to walk around and enjoy our trip.”
I gasped, shocked at the words that came out of his mouth. He smiled big when I realized my head is shaking up and down of its own volition, begging him for exactly what he just threatened me with.
“Come on, Devil Woman.” He turned my body away from his and made sure my ass was too far away to tempt him again.
We stepped off of the jet; the cool morning air was fantastic, and I still had no clue where we were until Ian spoke, in perfect French I might add, to the driver that was waiting by the white limousine for us. He had parked mere feet from the jet right on the tarmac. I shook my head knowing this type of service and privilege came at a high price. I would have said something about it if the realization of where we were didn’t slap me in the face.
“France! We’re in France?” I was so giddy I was practically jumping up and down, not caring if my excitement embarrassed
him, which it didn’t if the oversized smile on his face was any indication. I inwardly wondered if I would swoon every time those divine dimples showed up. Probably.
We slid into the back of the waiting car and settled on the leather seat.
“Ian! I’ve always wanted to come here!” I laced my arms through his and tried to take in as much as I could through the window as we drove along.
“I know. Alexa told me about your missed opportunity in high school. I figured it would be the best place for our first trip together.” He kissed my temple and squeezed my hand.
“I would say it’s too extravagant, but I’m too excited to even pretend to say ‘you shouldn’t have!’” I returned my focus out the window. “Where are we staying?”
“Hotel de Crillon.” I gasped!
“Are you fucking kidding me?!” I clamped my free hand over my mouth; my eyes were wide with shock from both my outburst as well as the amazement at his plans.
He smiled at me again. “No, I’m not kidding! They just reopened from their remodel. I hear it’s amazing and I haven’t been in years.”
I just stared at him in awe and wondered if I’d ever get used to his penchant for extravagance, and prayed that I never did. “Thank you,” I whispered against his mouth as I leaned in to kiss him.
The limo pulled up to the front of the most amazing, historical hotel I had ever seen and I was floored at the beauty of the detail and how well maintained it is.
“Not bad for being built in the seventeen hundreds huh?” Ian whispered in my ear and wrapped his arms around my waist from behind and allowed me a moment to take it all in.
I turned in his arms and kissed him. “This is amazing. You are amazing!” I whispered between kisses.
“Wait until you see the room. Are you ready?” I nodded my head and we turned and walked in to the hotel, hand in hand.
