by Maggie Mundy
He used his fingers to separate her labia as he flattened his tongue against her clit. His tongue massaged her most sensitive spot. And then, as he pulled away, he flicked it, sending shivers through her. He moved his fingers up and down her cleft, then he gazed up with lidded eyes, as if he were high on her.
“You’re so fucking hot and wet for me. It turns me on so much.”
He licked up either side of her folds and then dipped his tongue into her core. His hand cupped her buttocks and pushed her pussy closer so he could fuck her with his tongue. He moved his hand so it trailed across her butt and pressed against her opening but didn’t enter. Two fingers on his other hand were pushed into her channel as his tongue concentrated on her clit again. Mitch wasn’t gentle as he thrust his fingers back and forth, and she didn’t want him to be. He moved his fingers inside so that he could find the spot that made her world crumble as another orgasm built up. She could feel the heat as the hot fluid filled her core as she came.
Mitch didn’t let her off so easily. He kept pumping with his fingers as the crescendo of her orgasm peaked and ebbed, and she came again. Her screams filled the room as her body trembled. His fingers slowly moved in and out as she came down from her high. Her body pulsed around his fingers as he kept them in her. He looked up.
“Take your leg down.”
Gemma moved and stood wide legged in front of him. Mitch stood and kissed her with his fingers still inside.
“For now, this is mine. No one else can touch you like this. I know this is a fake marriage, but until it’s over, you’re mine. Do you understand?”
She nodded as he pushed his fingers deeper, as if claiming her. It hurt, but it was a good pain and she wanted more. She wanted him inside her.
Chapter Nineteen
Mitch never considered he would be married, so having a temporary one seemed a good idea. The problem would be his addiction to this woman’s body. He touched Gemma and his body went wild with need. The fact she let him control her just added to his arousal. In the car, the two of them had the safe sex talk. She said as they were both clean he didn’t need to use a condom. She had contraception on board and wouldn’t get pregnant.
He didn’t want to remove his fingers from her core, but he needed her on the bed. Mitch wanted her tight pussy encasing his cock. He withdrew his fingers, scooped her up into his arms, and carried her to next to the bed. He pushed the robe from her shoulders, picked her up, and placed her in the middle of the bed. He undid his robe and threw it on the floor. He needed to be buried deep inside her. It would be the only way he would get relief.
“Turn over.” As before, she did what she was told. Mitch climbed up on the bed behind her and grabbed the pillows from one side of the bed. “Lift up your hips.”
Gemma angled her butt in the air so he could shove the pillows underneath. Her beautiful pink butt cheeks were before him and his cock reacted as it jerked. Her head rested on the pillow and her legs were splayed so he could see her swollen pussy.
“You are so beautiful.” Holding his hard dick, he rubbed the head against her. Dear God, she was so hot. He would stretch her again, but he had to be there. Mitch pushed in. She let out a squeak, turned her head, and smiled. It gave him the impetus to keep going until half his length was sheathed. Then she moved back as he plunged the whole length of his cock so he was surrounded by her heat.
He pulled the pillows out and she went up on her elbows with her head against the pillow. He pulled back and thrust forward again so his balls pressed against her hot wet pussy. She let out a groan, and he would not be holding back. Tonight his wife was getting a pounding.
He placed one hand on the bed while the other went around her waist and down to her clit. He flicked the swollen nub with his finger as he thrust into her. Gemma bucked back against him and he kept going. Time and time again, he pumped into her until he heard her yell her release. The warm fluid gushed around him in her pussy, and he was lost. He bucked and emptied his seed into her. Her tight channel sucked him dry until he had nothing left to give.
He collapsed on top of Gemma and they rolled onto their sides, still connected. She lay there, catching her breath, and Mitch ran a finger from her shoulder, down her side, and over her hip. She was beautiful. For one second, he had a feeling when this fake marriage ended it was going to hurt. Worse would be when she actually fell in love with someone else and not the lust the two of them had.
Mitch moved away, dressed, and went to the bathroom. He splashed his face and needed to clear his mind. What the fuck? Was he actually falling for Gemma? Was someone like him even capable of love? Play it cool and enjoy the ride for now, he told himself. God knew any relationship he had ever had before never ended well. He was cursed and had thought maybe a short-term agreement sounded good. Now, he wasn’t so sure. He needed a drink. He went to the main room, got the brandy from the drinks selection, and split it between two glasses. When he walked back in, Gemma was sitting up in bed.
“Happy honeymoon.” He chinked his glass with her. The amber fluid burned as it went down, but then the warm afterglow set in. He put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her close.
“As wedding nights go, and with my limited experience, I think this is a good one,” Gemma said.
“Tomorrow the fun will start. You should get some rest.”
“I don’t have any regrets.” Gemma downed her drink and snuggled in beside him. He watched her as her breathing slowed and she fell asleep. She did a little snore and he smiled. Mitch slipped in behind her and held her close. Things were going to get rough.
****
Mitch opened the door to let the guy in with their breakfast trolley. He had never seen so much food for two people. The sex had obviously made Gemma hungry as she tucked into pancakes. He poured her a coffee and sat opposite. The two of them needed to talk about what to do next. Staying locked up in the hotel room permanently could be fun but wasn’t an option.
Gemma had already been on the phone while he was in the shower. He needed an update.
“I’ve spoken to my company that comes and cleans my house once a week. The boss said she will go in and sort everything out. They will pack up my clothes and goods. The truth is I don’t want to go back there.”
Mitch guessed she felt that way. After seeing the rose petals leading to the bedroom and the ripped-up bed, he wasn’t surprised. She would always feel violated in the house.
“So, what do you want to do?”
“Well, I phoned Cassi and she said Declan is happy for us to live there for a bit. If you don’t mind. I thought I could look for a place near them in a gated community.”
It wasn’t lost on him that she said she would look. He had no money to put toward the purchase anyway.
“Sounds fine with me. I like Declan and Jake. Did you tell them our marriage was a temporary situation or do we have to play lovebirds?”
Her face fell and she bit her bottom lip. He noticed she did it when she was unsure. He didn’t want to add to her problems and wished he could take the words back. She hadn’t forced him to do anything.
“I didn’t tell them. I don’t want anyone else to have to lie or keep a secret. Plus, I want Brandon to believe this is real so he’ll stay away.”
“I’m sorry. I promise from now on I will be the devoted husband in and out of the bedroom.” He did a mock bow.
“I should shower. Julia will be here soon before we meet the press. Then we can drive back later.”
“Missed my chance there. I could have showered with you.”
“Maybe later.” She blew him a kiss. “I’ve ordered some clothes to be sent up, so someone may be knocking soon.”
“Let’s hope Declan’s house has thick walls.”
Gemma laughed, kissed him, and headed for the bathroom.
Mitch phoned Lili and said he would be around sometime in the next day or so to collect some clothes. It was so hard not to tell her the truth. There was a knock at the door, and Julia was there, as
well as the hotel staff with some clothes. The look Julia gave did not inspire affection. She appeared pissed off as she stormed past him. She stared around the room and then back at him as the staff took the breakfast trolley away. When the door closed, Mitch waited for the tirade to come.
Instead, she walked over and kissed him on each cheek. What was she up to? She stood back and looked him up and down.
“I can’t say I was happy when she phoned and said what you’d done. However I guessed something might happen after I picked her up from your place.”
“You knew more than me then. This was off the cuff for both of us. She said you’re protective, and I want to let you know I’ll look after her.”
Julia pursed her lips as she assessed him. “I think you will. She’s tough, but sometimes things get to her. What we need to do is work out what you’re both going to say to the press.”
Gemma walked in from the other room in her robe and hugged Julia. Then she grabbed the clothes that had been sent up. “I’ll get dressed and be back in a minute.”
Julia sat down. “If you mess her around, I’ll make sure you are run out of L.A.”
From her steely-eyed expression, he knew Julia meant it. Gemma walked back in and kissed him on the lips. She whispered in his ear. “Her bark is as bad as her bite, but she’s been there for me.”
“I’d say get a room, you two, but I’m in it. So, I’ve arranged a room downstairs for the press meeting. After that you can head to Declan’s. His new place has lots of security after what happened to Cassi, so you should be fine there. What about the break-in?”
Gemma sat down and Mitch sat beside her. She grabbed his hand and he was happy to keep up the pretense of the devoted newly married couple.
“I still believe Brandon has something to do with it. The police called earlier and said they have no clues and he had an alibi. It was horrible.” Gemma squeezed his hand. “My bed was ripped to shreds. I’ve asked Mitch to look into him.”
“I think that’s good. I assume you’re no longer in the paparazzi business. In a minute, you’re going to find out what it’s like from this side.”
“I’ll increase my time at the shelter and work on some other projects. My main job is keeping Gemma safe and happy. Isn’t that right, Gemma?”
“Yes. Now let’s get this press conference over and done with,” Gemma said.
“I see you don’t have an engagement ring,” Julia said as she peered at Gemma’s hand.
“We do, but it’s at my house. It’s my grandmother’s ring.”
“That’s sweet. We can use it in the press meet,” Julia said and headed for the door.
****
The lift doors opened and the camera flashes went off. Mitch kept hold of Gemma’s hand as Julia and the security guard guided them across the foyer to a room filled with at least fifty reporters. He knew some of the faces there. He had worked alongside them, trying to get a picture, and now he was the one being pestered. One of the reporters put up his hand and Mitch dreaded whatever he was going to ask.
“We heard rumors you’re pregnant, Gemma. Is it true and is that why you needed a quickie marriage?”
“I’m not pregnant. Mitch and I got married because we wanted to.”
“Mitch, you’ve taken pictures of some of Gemma’s friends in awkward situations. How do you think they are going to accept you?”
Mitch knew the reporter. He would sell out his mother for a story. “It’s a rough business, and I have always tried to be respectful. The fact Gemma accepts me is the most important thing.”
Another reporter put up his hand. “We heard you had a break-in. Is there any news about who the perpetrator was?
“No, the police are still investigating. We will be staying elsewhere for now while I sell the house,” Gemma replied.
The rest of the press conference wasn’t too bad, and then Julia called it to an end. Gemma let go of his hand and he realized how tight she had been holding it as he flexed it to get some blood flow back. At least his bones were not broken.
Back up in the room, he flopped in the chair. Julia had already headed to the airport to fly back.
“I’m glad that’s over. I take everything back. Those reporters are like a pack of piranhas. Let’s grab our bags and head back to L.A. and hope we don’t have a convoy following us,” Mitch said as Gemma headed to the bedroom to pick up the clothes she had bought for them. She came back out, hugged him, and laid her head against his chest. He wrapped his arms around and held her close. “You okay?”
She looked up. “Yes. As long as I have you close, I feel safe.”
Four hours later, they were back in L.A. When they pulled up outside of Declan and Cassi’s he almost turned and ran. The place was grand on a major scale. Declan and Jack greeted them as they walked in.
Declan gave Mitch a high five. “I thought it was a rumor, but you two really did it. Hope you know what you’re taking on, Mitch. She can be a firecracker when she loses her temper.”
“I’m not. I’m a sweetie, aren’t I, Mitch?”
“Yes, dear. Of course you are,” Mitch said and received a thump from her for his comment.
Jack gave Gemma a hug. “I thought you were going to be my girl. I’m brokenhearted.”
“You’ll survive. You’ve been making that promise to most of the girls in L.A. since I’ve known you,” Gemma said as she blew him a kiss. Cassi walked in with Tommy at her side. She hugged Gemma and then gave him a once over before she hugged him, too.
“I can’t believe you beat us to it. Declan and I are getting married at the end of the season. We’re going to Australia. You’ll both have to come.”
Tommy jumped up and down with excitement.
“I’m going to see kangaroos.” Tommy then ran off outside with his dog and Jake in tow.
He noticed the way Cassi stared so lovingly after her son. She and Declan had been through a lot because of Tommy’s father, but they seemed happy now.
Cassi sighed and looked back at them. “I want to make the holiday in Australia special for Tommy. I still feel guilty for running off to New Zealand when Declan was hurt.”
Gemma hugged Cassi. “Don’t you dare say that. He is a happy little boy and had lots of people here who loved him looking after him. You are a fantastic mom and we are all going to spoil him rotten over there.”
“Thanks so much. It means a lot to me to hear you say that,” Cassi said as she wiped her eyes.
“I tell her she is wonderful all the time,” Declan said.
“Where is the ring?” Cassi asked as she grabbed Gemma’s hand.
“I’m going to go home and get it.” He saw Gemma’s face look crestfallen. It felt nice to think she wanted him there. “You have your clothes coming, but I need to get some from my place. I should talk to Lili, too.”
“You’re right, but don’t be too long,” she said and kissed him passionately.
“Thank goodness we gave them the room at the back of the house. I told you newlyweds would be all over each other,” Declan said.
Mitch headed off home. It was weird, but even after this short time, he missed her. He was getting used to having Gemma around. He was thankful there were no paparazzi at his house and that Lili was home. She ran into his arms when he walked in. When she finally let go of him, she had tears in her eyes.
“I’m so excited, and a little bit mad I couldn’t be there. I liked her from the first minute I met her. Like I said before, don’t mess this up.”
Mitch considered telling her the truth but couldn’t do it.
“I offered her one of Nan’s ring as an engagement present if that’s okay.”
“Of course. I’ll go and get the jewelry box while you get your clothes.”
Mitch went in his room and started to shove clothes in a big backpack. Lili would rent the spare room out and he would have to find somewhere else to live when the marriage was over. She walked back in with the box. He looked through it and found the sapphire ring his Nan h
ad loved. Even when times got bad, she wouldn’t sell it. Lili had an identical one with a ruby in it.
For a brief moment, he had qualms about giving it to Gemma. In truth, she was the first woman he would have considered giving it to. She said she would give it back once the charade was over. It saved him from spending money on a ring and he had no intention of the press finding out that she had bought her own engagement ring. Lili came and sat on the bed as he finished packing.
“You okay? You seem somewhat subdued for someone who has just got married.’
He plopped down beside her. “Gemma is amazing. I have a feeling she’ll wake up tomorrow and think this is a big mistake.” Mitch thought it a good idea to prepare Lili for what he knew would be inevitable.
“She would be crazy. I’m busy today, but let me know when I can come around. I have one of my colleagues at work who is going to come and help me with the rent. I’ll put the rest of your goods in boxes until you work out what to do.”
He grabbed his bag and kissed his sister goodbye. Heading back to Declan’s, he still felt the odd one out when he walked back in and everyone was busy in the kitchen. He walked over as Cassi prepared dinner. Gemma poured him a glass of wine and he was happy to take it.
“Come on, I’ll show you our room.” Gemma grabbed his hand and led him to the back of the house. The room was huge and he threw his bag on the bed. Gemma hugged him close. “What’s wrong?”
“This is your world, Gemma. I know it’s temporary, but I think a lot of people are not going to want me around.”
“That won’t matter because I want you here. I know this world is strange for you, but I’m so glad we’re here together. Before you say anything else. I really want us to go Australia for the wedding. I know you don’t have the money, but let this be a present to you.”
Mitch didn’t like being a kept man, but he wasn’t going to turn down a trip like that.
