The Billionaire's Secret: Billionaire Obsession (Tycoon Billionaires Book 5)
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Jake glanced excitedly at her, gripping the lid, ready to reveal the contents to the world after all these years. But a voice behind him made him freeze.
“Not so fast. I want half of whatever’s in that box.” Daniel appeared, with his gun drawn.
Astrid’s heart sunk. No!
Jake’s expression was totally blank. He watched Daniel approach, smirking slightly.
Daniel halted in front of them. “Open it.”
“All right.” Jake flung open the creaking rusty lid, so Astrid craned to look, but she couldn’t see the contents. Jake gazed inside – remaining silent for a moment as the tension tingled around them. A playful grin crept over Jake’s face, before he let out a hearty laugh. As Astrid watched, she saw Jake slip something in his pocket, but Daniel hadn’t seen, because he was too busy trying to see what was in the treasure chest.
“What is it?” Daniel asked, hungrily. “Gold? Diamonds?”
Jake reached in and pulled out a gray rock. “You want half of worthless junk, Daniel? You can have it all.”
Daniel’s voice trembled. “What?”
Jack backed away. “There’s nothing of value in there. Look for yourself.”
“No treasure?” Totally baffled, Daniel lowered his gun and looked.
Jake grasped Astrid’s hand. “It’s full of rocks, Daniel,” Jake said. “Just like your fucking head.”
Daniel’s irritation cracked. “Rocks!”
“Yeah. You wasted all that time chasing us – fucking us over – all for rocks.”
Astrid was confused as to why Jake had spent all his time hunting rocks, but she was sure there was more to this than he was letting on. He aimed his gun and shot two of Daniel’s tires – but Daniel didn’t even notice, because he was rooting through the chest, desperate to find the real treasure.
“Let’s get out of here, sweetheart. I got what I wanted.”
“Did you?” she asked.
“I sure did.” He pulled her close and kissed her passionately. Astrid’s heart twisted with glee. They laughed, then held hands as they strode back toward Jake’s car. Astrid glanced over her shoulder and saw Daniel upending the box and tipping the rocks over the ground – still unable to believe there was no treasure. Somehow this revenge on Daniel seemed poetic. Even if there was no treasure, she and Jake had each other.
Jake opened the car door for her so she climbed in, realizing Daniel was now frantically digging in the ground like a dog.
Jake slammed the driver’s door and flicked on the engine. “He’ll be here a while, I think.”
Astrid turned to face Jake, as he watched Daniel with a satisfied smile on his face.
“You’re not really going to leave him stranded here, are you?”
Jake shrugged. “He’s totally occupied with trying to find something that doesn’t exist – don’t you think he needs to learn his lesson?”
“Maybe people like him never will.”
He kissed her. “Maybe. I’ll let him sweat for a while. Then send someone to pick him up later.”
“Okay.” They exchanged a smile. Nervous anticipation flashed through Astrid. She cleared her throat. “Er, you said you didn’t mind the box being empty because you’d gotten what you wanted?”
“I sure did.”
“And… what was that?”
He leaned over and hugged her tight in his strong arms, kissing her tenderly. “You of course, my love.”
She grinned. “I was hoping that’s what you meant.”
“Yep, I’ve got my gorgeous, brave, wonderful woman by my side. And my past demons are put to rest. All thanks to you. You do make a difference, Astrid. Much more than you ever realized.”
Pride to swirled inside her. Suddenly she could see he was right. “And you don’t care about the money? The fact there was no treasure, I mean?”
“Nah. I don’t need to…” he chuckled mischievously. “This treasure should keep us going for a while.”
He delved in his pocket and pulled out a huge diamond ring, which glistened in the sunshine.
Astrid gasped in shock. “Wow… that’s… it’s so big. And sparkly!”
“The world’s most expensive diamond ring – it’s been missing for decades, but my dad always knew where it was. I wanted it as soon as he told me about it. I intended to sell it – it’s worth a few million. Then I could stop being a private investigator, and start living my life as a better person. But you know what else Dad told me?”
She shook her head. “What?”
“He told me to find a beautiful woman, and ask her to marry me.”
Excited shock spun inside her. “Oh really? And are you going to?”
He reached out and slipped the sparkling diamond on her finger. “You want to?”
“Hmm…. Do I want to marry you?”
“Yeah.”
She pretended to consider this. “Would I like to marry Jake Quinlan? He’s trouble, you know.”
He chuckled. “That’s what everyone keeps saying. Maybe it’s time I changed my ways. Do you think I can?”
She leaned over and kissed him hard on the lips. “I hope not.”
“Is that a yes?”
“It’s a most definitely, one-hundred percent yes!”
He kissed her excitedly, easing his tongue in her mouth and offering promises of what was to come. “Thank you for making me the happiest guy alive, Astrid Lawrence. But… I guess we’d better get out of here before Daniel realizes there really isn’t any treasure.”
She laughed, feeling free. “Agreed. Let’s go start our wonderful adventure together right now.”
Chapter Twenty-Seven
It was a gloomy overcast day, but the sunshine was glowing in Astrid’s heart with the comfort of belonging. Tomorrow was Thanksgiving, and everyone in Astrid’s hometown of Northfields was preparing their turkey and celebrations. This year, Astrid had plenty to be thankful for.
After the adventure of Graves and Simon, it was actually nice to be living here, taking the time out to relax and be peaceful. Astrid knew she couldn’t settle here forever – there was a big wide world out there, waiting for her to discover it, and have some fun with her gorgeous fiancé. But those adventures could wait until the New Year.
Astrid was looking forward to seeing Emma tomorrow, to find out what her first term at art college had been like – to see what she thought of NYC. It sounded as if she’d been having fun. Astrid had been keeping busy too, working on creating her charity to support victims of domestic abuse. It was great to have the financial sponsorship of Adam and Dylan Quinlan…
It was hard work, and could be very intense. But she’d never been so fulfilled. And Jake was supportive in so many ways.
There was one type of support in particular she loved, and she was hoping to engage in it soon. Preferably right now. She smiled to herself and pulled her raincoat tight around her body…
The local police station was small and neat – far too constrictive for the current acting-sheriff. But this guy was good under that tough exterior, and he had the interests of the town at heart.
Astrid pushed open the door and strode inside – her heels clicking on the tiles as she approached the front desk. Since Daniel had been kicked off the force for corruption – and Jake had been exonerated – Jake had been acting as the local sheriff, filling in until they could find someone to take the role permanently. He looked so sexy in his uniform, sitting behind his wooden desk, taking a call. He grinned at Astrid and quickly finished on the phone.
“Good morning, ma’am,” he said, standing up and walking around the desk to join her. “You got a crime to report?”
She smiled into his eyes. “Yeah. The local sheriff has captured my heart.”
“Really? You want it back?”
“No…” she reached out and straightened his tie. “Did I tell you how much I love a man in uniform?”
“I don’t recall you saying.”
“Well, I love a man in uniform.”
“Glad to hear i
t. I love you out of your panties…”
She gazed into his eyes. “I love you too, Jake.”
He kissed her strongly. “I love you, Astrid… Hey, I got you some of those Belgian truffles you like. Take a seat.”
She frowned at him suspiciously, wondering why she needed to be sitting down to receive truffles. But then – maintaining eye contact with her – he seductively removed his tie.
“Are you stripping for me?” she asked, laughing. “Are the truffles stashed in your pants?”
“Not yet.” He stood behind her and blindfolded her, making her chuckle with delicious arousal. She listened as he opened the box of chocolates and held one up to her lips.
“Trust me?”
“I trust you, Jake.”
He moved the chocolate toward her lips and she took it in her mouth. It tasted amazing – so rich and sweet. She groaned with delight. Then she swallowed, relishing the flavor that consumed her entire consciousness.
“Another?” he asked.
She reached up and pulled down her blindfold. “They say chocolate’s an aphrodisiac. Are you trying to seduce me?”
“That’s what I’m hoping.”
“I don’t need an aphrodisiac when I’m with you. A handsome, protective, kind man, who knows how to treat a lady in and out the bedroom is the best aphrodisiac known to womankind.” Astrid stood up and kissed him – sinking into his love. She’d never felt so confident and powerful. Jake was so good for her, and she knew how to drive her man wild.
She fingered the buttons of her coat. “Would you like to see what I’m wearing under here?”
Jake glanced at her bare legs... “You’d better come into the back office and show me.”
“Yes, officer...”
She followed him to the interrogation room, and Jake pulled the blinds. With her back to the window, she undid the belt of her coat, then opened it to reveal a sexy bra, panties, and stockings. Jake’s expression of delight gave her the confidence to continue.
She gazed into his eyes and seductively peeled the coat away from her shoulders, pushing out her breasts – which were enhanced by the lacy bra. “Just for you,” she said.
“Jesus,” he whispered.
Astrid pulled the coat around herself, then she stepped forward and kissed him passionately. He wrapped his strong arms around her, then eased back her coat again, revealing a bare shoulder. He kissed it. “You taste so good. I need to give you a strip-search.”
She laughed. “Oh really? What have I done wrong?”
“You’ve been driving me crazy with desire.”
“I haven’t even started…”
Astrid strutted over to the desk, and sat down on the edge, crossing her legs and sizzling with lust. She reached up and pulled her coat away from her shoulders again – enjoying the thrill of posing for him.
He stepped over and kissed her, then he unbuttoned his shirt, revealing his toned torso and strong shoulders, which she loved to lick and fondle. She helped him to remove his shirt, and they kissed hungrily.
“God, you’re so hot, sweetheart,” he gasped between kisses.
Astrid giggled and pushed out her chest for him. “The temperature’s certainly soared in here.”
Jake wrapped his arms around her and removed her bra – dropping it to the floor. Then he lowered his face toward her erect nipple and sucked it gently, twirling his tongue over it, causing lust to flash through her body.
She ran her fingers through his hair. “I need to feel you inside me.”
Jake grinned. “Music to my ears.”
He stood and kissed her passionately as she ran her hands over his toned pecs, enjoying the feel of his soft taut skin over strong muscle. She knew they needed to be quick in case someone came in, so she reached down and unzipped his pants, then tugged out his erection. Jake gazed at her through half-closed eyes as she started to beat out a rhythm up and down his powerful shaft. “You’re so good at that…” he whispered.
He dropped his head forward and kissed her neck and collarbone, working his way back down to lick her breasts. Astrid leaned back on her hands and arched her back as he tongue-teased her nipples.
“Play with yourself for my viewing pleasure,” he said, stepping back and wrapping her in his lustful gaze.
She grinned and seductively sucked her first two fingers, which she ran around her nipple, making her breast plump up and sending electric lust deep inside.
“I love to see you touching yourself,” he said, unable to keep his hand off his hard-on. “I can’t wait to fuck you hard and deep.”
“I need you,” she said.
Jake continued to fondle his glorious cock, which was now was seeping pre-cum. Astrid felt powerful and in control, so she reached out and offered her fingers for him to lick. He grinned, then sucked them hard in his mouth, running his tongue over the tips – maintaining smoldering eye contact.
She shot him a sultry glance as she reclaimed her fingers, then she lowered them down to delve in her panties to fondle her clit.
She plunged her fingers deep inside herself, leaning back and curving them round to reach her G- spot – relishing the gorgeous feeling as they slid in and out. It felt so sexy to know she was turning him on as much as herself with this live porn show.
Jake stepped between her thighs and ran his hands excitedly over her hips, pulling her toward his erection. “I can’t resist you any longer. I need to take you rough and deep. To make you only think of me… to possess you.”
His straining hard-on poked into her thigh, then he positioned his cock and thrust his pelvis to penetrate the opening of her pussy. He grasped her hips with his commanding fingers and tilted them back and forth fast, rubbing her clit on the head of his cock, as he penetrated her deeper – slowly and gently.
Astrid relished the delightful sensation of him filling her up, and – when he was fully inside – he used his strong hands to speed up the rhythm – rubbing her moistened clit over his toned abs, and stimulating her G-spot deliciously with each deep thrust. The desk started to creak beneath them, but Astrid blocked it out as she felt the orgasm catch. The pleasure swept over her and she flew sky-high, losing all sense of reality, which now only consisted of her thrusting hips, the soaring euphoria, and the bliss-explosion that ripped her body apart in utter delight.
She cried out with pleasure, unable to stop herself from shouting his name – which made him thrust even harder. He continued to pound into her and another wave struck – and even more joyful bliss shot through her. She sensed him coming deep inside, enhancing the euphoria even more – knowing she was pleasing her man as much as he was pleasing her.
As the ecstasy gently faded into strong contentment, the room reappeared around her, and the post-orgasm happiness sizzled in her soul.
She opened her eyes and saw Jake grinning. “I love you,” he said, kissing her affectionately.
“I love you, too.”
Jake wrapped her up in his arms, so she rested her head on his shoulder, feeling as if they were one – as if their souls had merged as well as their bodies. She opened her mouth to tell him she’d been thinking about dates for the wedding, when she heard a woman’s voice outside the office.
“Hello? Jake, are you here?”
Astrid sat up and realized they’d better get dressed quickly.
Jake respectfully withdrew and grabbed Astrid’s coat for her. “It sounded like Clara,” he said, confused. “What the hell’s she doing here so early? I thought she was arriving for Thanksgiving tonight.”
“Jake?” she called again.
“We’d better find out,” Astrid said, wrapping her coat around her warm satisfied body.
Holding hands, Jake led Astrid out front to see Clara standing at the desk, looking distraught.
“Hey, sis,” Jake said, kissing her on the cheek. “We were expecting you later.”
“I know, but I need to talk to you. I’m so angry,”
“What is it, Clara?” Astrid asked.
Astrid reached out and held her hand. “It’s understandable you’re upset. Is there anything we can do to help?”
Clara sighed. “Not a chance.”
“Why?”
“Because that’s not the worst part… the worst part is, I think I’m falling in love with him…”
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