Obsession and Surrender (The Billionaire's Temptation Book 7)
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He let her drop forward onto all fours, his pace quickening as he lowered himself to her, his chest pressed against her back so he could reach around to stroke her clit, making her head spin with her overwhelming need for him. She was so close to coming again, and she could tell, hard as he was riding her, that he was close too.
Her legs trembled as he teased and fucked her, his name on her lips as he once more pushed her over the edge, crying out as he joined her. With a few more hard thrusts, he emptied himself, pumping his hot cum deep inside her, his breathing heavy as he murmured his words against her skin. “You’re mine, Lilly… No one else can lay a claim on you. Am I making myself clear? Mine. They have no hold on you.”
And in that moment, it was as if he’d exorcised all her demons, so she was finally at peace, the tension and anger and hate replaced with a calm she couldn’t remember ever feeling. He pulled out of her, his cum slipping onto her thighs and marking her as his and his alone, as he laid back and gathered her up in his arms.
“I need one more thing, Keane.” She hadn’t expected it, but she knew it was exactly what she needed, what she wanted—what she’d always wanted. “I need you to ask me again.”
“Lilly…we don’t need to rush it. I’m not going anywhere. You know that.” He brushed his fingers against her cheek and kissed her.
“I know that—and I also know, now more than I ever have—that this is what I want.” She thought of how she’d pushed him away when they’d been at the hospital, and regretted it, even if it’d been because she hated the thought of saddling him with her when she was so broken. “I’m sorry I tried to send you away, Keane. You just deserved someone who wasn’t so messed up. And I didn’t know if I could…”
“Hush, baby girl. That’s all behind us now, and there’s no one else I could ever want, no one else I could ever love. You’re my everything.” Shifting her in his arms, he reached into the drawer of the nightstand and returned with the engagement ring. “Lilly Annabelle Thompson…would you do me the great honor of becoming my wife?”
She nodded, blinking back tears as he slipped the ring onto her finger, and wrapped her arms around his neck, finally feeling whole. “There’s nothing I want more.”
Chapter 30
Keane cupped Lilly’s face in his hands and caught her mouth in a kiss, her lips soft and warm against his, and just a little bitter from the pint of Guinness and blackcurrant that she’d been drinking. The pub was noisy and bustling with people, but now that they no longer had to worry about Ash, it was nice that they could just relax and get out and about to see the city. They only had a week or two left in Dublin, and though Keane would be happy to get back home, he figured they might as well make the most of the time they had left.
“Where do you want to go next, Lil?” They’d already been on a tour of the city and to the museums, and done a bit of window-shopping.
“I’m up for anything as long as it’s with you.” She gave him a smile that lit up her eyes and then draped her arms over his shoulders to play with his hair, her body pressed against his, making him wish they were in a less public place.
Although it hadn’t been long since things came to an end with Sirius, Keane was relieved that Lilly seemed to now be happy and content. He wasn’t sure how she’d managed to leave behind what the bastard had done to her, but her nightmares seemed to have finally subsided, and the darkness that had shadowed her eyes had faded. Every now and then, he’d find her staring off into space, and he worried that she was remembering what that fucker had done to her. And yet, something as simple as his touch would have her coming back to him.
“If you leave our evening plans up to me, I’ll have you back at the house, naked, with your ass up in the air.” Keane threw back the rest of his whiskey, eager to get going if it meant he’d get to have Lilly once more.
She gave him a smile, and then kissed him sweetly. “Keane…thank you.”
“For what, love?” He tilted his head to look at her, his heart thudding at a faster beat, not sure where her head was at.
“For making me happy and not treating me like I’m broken, for not looking at me with pity. I know you worry and care about me, but you’ve managed to look past what was done to me, and still see me. I’ve always loved you. But for that, I love you even more.”
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“Tell me again, Lil…how exactly did I get roped into this?” Keane had to shake his head as he and Wyatt stood by Lilly’s side—bare-chested, wearing nothing but ass-hugging jeans, their tats and six-packs on full display—as she sat at a long table with her books piled in neat stacks, waiting to be signed.
“It’s ’cause you boys are damn sexy—and you promised me. Or did you forget? Besides…look at Wyatt. He’s loving every minute of all the attention he’s getting.” Lilly gave them a teasing smile over her shoulder and then turned back to the wide-eyed, excited women as they swarmed around the convention center, waiting in line to have Lilly sign their books and take a picture with her—before they turned to have their pictures taken with Keane and Wyatt.
Wyatt leaned toward him, though with the noise level in the hall, there was no reason to whisper. “Did you have any idea about all of this—about Lilly? Or rather, Piper… It’s kind of insane.”
Lilly wasn’t the only author there, but rather one of nearly a hundred, though Keane was damn proud to see that she and her books were so well received. Yet he knew exactly what Wyatt was referring to. The excitement level of the readers was unlike anything he’d ever seen before, and then there was the creativity and preparation some of them had gone to. It was impressive to see the autograph books they’d created, with pages of each author along with all their novels. Not to mention the dedication of the readers to stand in the long lines for each author, and lug around dozens of books for hours on end.
“No…I didn’t have a clue. But now that I’ve seen it, I completely understand why she hadn’t wanted to disappoint her readers by canceling her appearance.” Not that it would have been worth the risk—although in the end, her stalker had gotten to her anyway. It was a failure Keane would have to live with the rest of his life.
And yet, they were happy, despite her ordeal. Truly happy. They’d be leaving for Portmore in just a few days, and she’d be moving in with him. A fresh start, and a new life, their problems nothing but a distant and faded memory. And he couldn’t fucking wait.
A little while later, Lilly turned around to face them, getting to her feet with a stretch and a smile. “We’re done, so you boys can put your shirts back on. I owe you drinks and dinner, so just pick the place.”
Keane slipped his arm around her waist and pulled her in for a kiss. “Drinks and dinner are fine, but I’ll be collecting my payment later tonight.”
“I’d love to join you guys, but I’ve got to get to the club for the night.” The mere mention of his club had Wyatt’s mood turning somber as worry, once again, darkened his eyes.
Well, Keane had had enough. He grabbed his brother’s arm when he went to turn away. “That’s it, Wyatt—you need to tell me what the fuck is going on with the club. Let me help you.”
Wyatt let out a sigh with a shake of his head. “I’m dealing with it. Okay? My club—my problem…even if I appreciate your concern. I just—”
“Don’t want to get me involved.” Fuck…that couldn’t be good.
Lilly ran a hand down Wyatt’s arm, her worry palpable. “You need to tell us what’s going on. Let us help.”
“I wish I could—I really do. But, you guys have had enough to deal with, and there’s no fucking way I’m dragging the two of you into my mess.” Wyatt took a step back, looking pissed off and agitated. “I refuse to put you guys in danger.”
“Wyatt…what the fuck have you gotten yourself into?”
THE END
*** I hope you enjoyed Obsession and Surrender. Wyatt’s story, Scandal and Surrender, the next book in The Billionaire’s Temptation, will be available in October 2015 and is currently av
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Book Series by Cali MacKay
The Billionaire’s Temptation Series
Seduction and Surrender
Submission and Surrender
Love and Surrender
Deception and Surrender
Ravage and Surrender
Passion and Surrender
Obsession and Surrender
Scandal and Surrender (available for pre-order)
The Mermaid Isle Series
One Sweet Summer
For Love or Treasure
Sweet Danger
The Highland Heart Series
The Highlander’s Hope
A Highland Home
A Highland Heist
Also available as a boxset (The Highland Heart Collection)
The Pirate and the Feisty Maid Series
Part One, Two and Three only available as a boxset
Jack—A Grim Reaper Romance (prequel- For One Last Kiss)