Love in Flame (De La Fuente Book 5)

by Lexi Buchanan

  “Then I still have time alone with you.” He then proceeds to eat his way through the rest of the platter and before I know it we have a creamy concoction sitting in the middle of the table to share. “Meringue, strawberries, raspberries, chocolate, and fresh cream,” Diego clears the mystery.

  “Ah.” I pick up my spoon, feeling lighter than ever before. Diego does that to me and I hope it never changes. “I think I’d like to see something of yours covered in cream,” I tease.

  “If you’re trying to make me hard, you’ve succeeded…” his jaw slackens when I dip my finger into the dessert, and slowly insert it into my mouth. My lids dim with the pleasure of taste and I moan.

  “Rae,” Diego growls.

  I open my eyes and smirk. “You getting worked up?”

  “I’m seconds from hauling you into the restroom to see how wet that talk has your little panties.” He grips the edge of the table and closes his eyes.

  Thinking that it might be best to let the tiger calm down, I glance around and realize that while we’ve been lost in our own world here, the place has filled up. Even seeing so many people doesn’t have me afraid. While I’m here with Diego, I have the world in the palm of my hands.

  “You finished?” Diego asks, pulling my gaze back to him.

  I nod unable to speak with the sexual pull between us suddenly unbearable.

  Diego tugs me up from the table and after our farewell and thank you’s to Anna and Matthew, I find myself up against the wall around the side of the building.

  I open my mouth in a gasp when Diego seals our lips together…and I’m lost. I cling to him, feeling every hard inch of him against my softness. I tingle from head to toe with his taste in my mouth and his body sheltering mine. There’s only one Diego and I’m going to love him like no one else ever could.

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  Diego

  Kasey hasn’t stopped bitching since we all got the wake up call. He’s still at it while tossing his stuff into the back of my truck because it’s still dark and he is usually in bed at this ungodly hour. I couldn’t wait to get going.

  The departure for the Vegas trip had felt like it was never going to arrive, but it’s here and pulling up outside of Rae’s, I can’t wipe the cheesy grin from my face.

  “You make me want to puke,” Kasey drawls from beneath his cap, but I see the slight grin to his lips.

  “I’m going to make your life hell when you find a woman that ties you up in knots.”

  “Won’t happen.” He smirks, and nods toward the house.

  My heart stops and my smile slowly slips as I watch Rae walk toward us. It’s only a nudge, or rather more of a hard shove, from Kasey that gets my brain marginally back in gear. She’s wearing a short dress with cowboy boots, and a cropped jacket that makes my mouth water and scrambles my brain.

  “Bro,” Kasey shoves me again, “go help your woman.” He opens his door and jumps out, muttering, “Idiot.”

  Following Kasey out of the truck, he takes Andie back inside with him while I bend and steal a quick kiss from Rae. “You are going to drive me totally insane. You know that right?” I question lightly.

  “I know exactly what I’m going to be doing to you today, Diego.” Rae presses her chest against mine and whispers, “We’re both going to be so ready by the time we arrive at the hotel, that the minute we’re in our room, I want you to pin me against the wall and fuck me hard and fast.”

  I blink and shake my head to clear the lust but that doesn’t work. Grabbing hold of Rae, I keep her against me and move to the back of the truck. I rest her against it and shiver when her arms and legs wrap around me. I slip my hand between us to rearrange my dick into a more comfortable position, but all I do is rub my knuckles against Rae’s panties. She gasps and tries to wiggle away.

  “Not here,” she moans when I do it again. Her head is thrown back, eyes are closed and the look of pure pleasure is my undoing.

  I dip my head and lick the top of her creamy breasts before I make my way up her neck to her ear. I nibble on her lobe before placing feather kisses along her lips, when what I really want to do is devour her lips.

  “Diego,” she moans, rubbing against me. “I should have known better than to tease you.”

  “Fuck, we’re not going to be leaving that hotel room at this rate.” I make sure she’s steady on her feet while I take a step away.

  I glance down at my taut body and wince at the hard bulge behind my zipper. Even when I shove my hand down and try to rearrange, it does nothing to hide how much I want her.

  “Pull your shirt free,” Rae suggests, moving closer.

  “Mom?”

  Rae stops dead in her tracks at the sound of Andie’s shout.

  “Mom, Kasey has our bags.” Andie gets closer.

  Rae fidgets with her dress, I grab her arm. “You get in the car. I’m going to stay here and help Kasey shove the bags in.”

  She smiles and after a quick glance at my groin she hurry’s to get inside.

  Kasey comes around the back of the truck and takes one look at me and laughs. “You’re not serious.” He shakes his head, his shoulders racked with laughter. “How old are you?”

  Ignoring Kasey, I say, “Sometimes I feel so much older than you.”

  “God, don’t remind me.” His laughter disappears. “I know I tease the fuck out of you,” he whispers, “but I’m happy that you’ve found someone who makes you happy. I’d be a lying bastard if I said I wasn’t jealous.”

  My eyes widen in surprise. “You want Rae?”

  He jerks his head in my direction. “What the fuck! I meant I want a woman who only sees me.” He shakes his head and climbs into the cab.

  Pulling myself together, I realize that today is going to be one long ass day, especially if I don’t get to put my hands on Rae.

  Once we enter the airport, I don’t see anyone else, which means they either haven’t yet arrived or they’ve already gone through security. Our meeting area is the restaurant on the other side.

  I’m currently busy carrying Rae’s luggage, and my own while Kasey carries his and Andie’s, which is as well because I’ve never been so tempted to touch the teasing woman in front of me. Her hips sway from side-to-side and she’s showing lots of leg in her short dress.

  Kasey beside me chuckles and shakes his head. “How are the two of you going to get away with sharing a room this weekend? You can’t keep your eyes off of her. And she’s just as bad.”

  “With your help, bro.” I grin, and follow after Rae.

  We already checked in and I made sure that Kasey was beside Andie, while I’m with Rae. I told Andie that I screwed up the seating, but luckily she gets on with Kasey, so it turned out well.

  Kasey ushers Andie along and while we’re in the security line, I put our luggage down and slip my hand to the small of Rae’s back. She leans in to my touch and briefly rests her hand on my stomach. “It’s going to drive me crazy this weekend, not being able to put my hands on you whenever I want to.”

  “I’m sure you’ll manage,” she whispers under her breath.

  I bend to collect the luggage and whisper, “I’ll just keep you locked in our room.”

  Ignoring the surprise on her face, I turn to Kasey. “Isn’t there a game on while we’re there?”

  “Sure is, Andie is coming watching it with me.” Nudging Andie on the shoulder he raises a brow as though he’s expecting a come back from me.

  I shake my head. “That’s cool. How much are you paying her to spend time with you?”

  I throw a wink to an amused Rae, and Andie chuckles as we wait for Kasey’s reply.

  Kasey laughs. “Too much, bro…way too much,” he winks at Andie and when I meet Andie’s gaze, she just shrugs with a slight blush tinting her cheeks before she turns back to monitoring our progress through the busy security line.

  On the other side, I make sure Rae has all her things, but I loose the fight to carry her case again as she grins and starts dragging her case toward ou
r group. Aiden has Sarah sitting on his lap, Erin it appears is sleeping on Mateo’s shoulder, and Kasey ushers Andie into a chair before he collapses into the seat beside her. He glances up as Rae takes her seat. “Thanks for offering to get the coffees, Bro.” He smirks.

  I roll my eyes, and counter with, “You can buy the first round tonight.” I wander off to purchase coffee for everyone.

  In no time at all, I’m passing out the cups of coffee, and then I sit down next to Rae, asking Sarah, “Are Eric and Sylvia meeting us in Vegas?”

  “Yes. Their plane is scheduled to land just ten minutes before ours,” Sarah answers. “I’m really sad that Emelia and Dante have had to cancel though.”

  “It can’t be helped, she needs to stay off her feet and we all know that will only happen if Dante is with her.” I slide my palm to Rae’s thigh and flex my fingers, itching to move beneath her dress.

  Rae covers my hand with hers and makes sure that she has a firm hold as her fingers slide between mine.

  “It’s not worth the risk, and she’d be uncomfortable most of the time,” Erin adds. “I told her I’ll take plenty of pictures of the strippers for her.”

  “Strippers?” I ask and I’m joined in the chorus with my brothers.

  I look around and my gaze lands on Rae. “Wouldn’t you like to know?” she grins.

  I open my mouth to ask more, but our gate is announced for the flight so she’s saved for now. The minute I get the chance I’m going to be on her for answers. I mean strippers? No way in hell is she going anywhere near strippers.

  “Stop looking at me with that angry expression,” Rae hisses between her teeth as we move toward our departure gate.

  “I’m not angry, I’m pissed,” I growl back. “When did you plan on telling me you were off to see some strippers?”

  “I have no intention of going anywhere to see them.” She huffs. “Andie said that she was going with Sarah and Erin. I don’t think Aiden and Mateo are too happy, but they know it’s only a show, and I’m guessing have promised their guys a surprise if they let them go without hassle.”

  Staring grumpily at Rae after her tirade isn’t the right thing to do because she shoves her bag into my arms, and hisses, “I’m going to the restroom before we board.”

  A light bulb flickers in my head, and I whisper, “Take your panties off.”

  Her eyes widen in surprise. “Are you serious? One minute you’re pissed and now you want me to, um, well, do that?” she questions, a delightful blush creeping up to her cheekbones.

  “I love you, so yes.” I let her go and watch her sexy hips sway as she moves toward the restroom.

  Turning to join in the conversation, my eyes immediately land on Andie who is giving me a thoughtful look. My belly flutters with nerves because the last thing I want to do is upset Rae’s daughter, but by the smile creeping along her lips, she’s anything but upset.

  Kasey watches me just as intently and when he’s distracted, I realize that Rae is coming back over and the look she gives me has my cock rising. It isn’t until she whispers, “Done,” that my dick tries to punch through my zipper. I close my eyes and wonder what the hell possessed me to ask her to take her panties off.

  I clear my throat as I watch her talking to Andie. Kasey slaps me on the back. “No matter how tempted you are, please do not join the mile high club. No way can I cover for you both for that.” Kasey punches me in the arm and follows Andie on board while I shuffle behind Rae.

  I don’t say anything, but I make sure that she’s aware of my closeness, and I smile to myself when I notice the goose bumps on her neck and forearms. At least I’m not the only one aroused.

  Once we’re on the plane, I store our luggage and Rae indicates for me to take the window seat. “You’re arousal isn’t as easy as mine to hide.”

  So damn true.

  Sitting in the seat, I wince at the discomfort behind my zipper while Rae settles back.

  “You’re enjoying this, huh?” I grumble.

  Rae leans closer and whispers, “I’m just as aroused, and by the time we get to our room, I’ll probably come the minute you thrust inside of me.”

  I close my eyes and grip the armrest, but my eyes snap open when Rae leans across my lap. “The sky is so pretty,” she comments and her hand rubs against my aching dick.

  Sucking in a sharp breath, I clench my jaw and glance down. Rae’s arousal is clear to see behind her heavy lids. With one last caress, she settles back into her seat for departure.

  I realize this is going to be one long and uncomfortable flight.

  RAE

  My heart continues to pound in my chest as we ride the elevator up to our room on the twenty-eighth floor. Diego looks relaxed, but I know him and he’s wound tight as a coil inside. The tension that I’m feeling with waiting for Andie to ask questions about which room I’m in has rubbed off on him, along with the sexual tension that always surrounds us.

  The doors open and Andie gives me a hug. “I’ll see you in an hour.” She pulls her luggage behind her down the corridor followed by Kasey who has the room next door to her. I sag against the wall of the elevator and meet the heated gaze from Diego as the doors close.

  Diego casually leans against the opposite wall. “If I don’t keep my distance I’m going to be inside you.” He presses a hand against his crotch and the bulge there looks hard and painful as he winces. “As soon as our door closes I will be though.” He caresses his erection while I watch and when I lick my lips and moan, he twitches just as the doors slide open. “Hurry, Rae.”

  I don’t need telling twice and follow the signs to our room. Once inside, Diego closes the door and puts the security lock in place. He knocks over my case as he lunges for me while at the same time he frees his heavy cock. In his arms, his mouth devours mine while his hands grab hold of my naked bottom, and then, I feel him nudge at the entrance to my core.

  I throw my head back when he enters me in one long sliding thrust. He touches every nerve ending as I stretch and surround his throbbing hardness.

  Moaning, I grab hold of his hair and explore his mouth with my tongue. His groan matches mine when he slowly starts to rock his hips.

  “You’re soaked, baby,” he whispers against my ear. “I’ve wanted to be inside of you from the minute you told me you had no panties on,” he confesses and grins. “Well, more so since I discovered no panties.” He thrusts again.

  “Diego,” I moan when he hits a particular sensitive spot. “I can’t do slow right now. I’ve been on the edge of coming for hours…fuck me, hard and fast.”

  His eyes blaze as he quickly removes my dress and bra, and catching his breath, he focuses on my breasts.

  “Gorgeous.” He meets my gaze. “Hold on tight, baby.” He clenches me to him and moves. He hammers me against the wall and when he claims a hard nipple with his mouth, my body trembles with pleasure.

  “Rae…I can’t hold on.”

  “Then don’t.” No sooner have I said those words than my body goes into spasm and while I let out one long moan, my core ripples along his cock in so much pleasure that Diego looses it. His dick hardens before his hands clamp down on my hips and with one hard thrust, he releases.

  “So good,” I mumble, resting my head on his strong shoulder as I hold him tightly and breathe into his neck while I come down from heaven.

  “You feel amazing, Rae.”

  “I’d feel even better if you were as naked as me. Your skin against mine.” I start tugging his shirt up his back and he helps get it off. I rub my breasts against him and feel him hardening inside of me.

  “You were right. You feel so much better skin on skin.” He grins which is followed by a wince. “My jeans are around my knees. I’m going to have to put you down before I move anywhere.”

  Chuckling, I unwrap my legs slowly and my body tingles when he slides free. He keeps hold of me until my legs are holding me up. I glance down and the evidence of his desperation to get inside of me causes my arousal to flare. />
  “Get on the bed, Rae. I want you spread out like a feast waiting for me.” He kisses me quickly and shrugs off the rest of his clothing. His hand wraps around his erection with my eyes following the movement as he tracks me.

  I crawl up the bed, and lying in the middle I hold my hand out to him. He smiles and lets his eyes roam over my naked body while mine do the same of him. He’s a beautiful man and ripples with muscles. But my eyes keep going back to what his hand is doing.

  His shaft weeps and the want to lean forward and lick up what he’s spilling makes my core clench with need, which he knows. He nudges my legs further apart and slowly caresses his way up my body leaving a trail of heat in his wake. When he’s finally buried deeply inside of me, he rests against my chest, supporting himself on his elbows. His fingers run through the long strands of my hair while his eyes hold mine. I hook my ankles over his thighs and the throb of his cock inside of me feels delicious.

  “You are so beautiful, Rae. Being here with you without fear of anyone walking in on us makes me never want to leave.” He places a sweet kiss to my lips. “When we get back from Vegas, I’m announcing that we’re together. If my family don’t like it then it’s on them.” He cups my face and caresses along my lips with his thumb. “I love you and plan on spending my life with you.”

  “I’d like that,” I confess. “Andie always hates leaving me alone when she’s away at school, so hopefully she’ll be happy for me, for us.”

  Diego grins, thrusting his hips while I cling to his shoulders. He does it again and my eyes roll as I throw my head back. His lips trail down my neck and along my collarbone before slipping between the valley of my breasts. “I love these,” he admits pinching one nipple between finger and thumb and the other he sucks into his mouth. “So firm.” His hand slips down to my ass and holds me tightly against him. “You’ve unleashed the tiger, baby.” His lips land hard against mine and his body completely consumes me.

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