Imperfect Consequences

by Piper Stone

  The second email proved to be more interesting. It was from Zach and had nothing to do with work. He wanted to make certain she was going to be at the club. She sat back in the seat and eyed the Victoria’s Secret bag, as well as the bag containing one very sexy flaming red dress. Instantly, her nipples hardened. As she typed, she grinned.

  I wouldn’t miss it for the world.

  Rising from the chair, she grabbed the goodies, tossing the new undies on the bed. Of course, her panties and bra had to match. Zach would expect no less. She grabbed her phone to turn it off for the day and it rang in her hand. “Hello, Miss Tina. How are you on this fine day?”

  “Uh… I didn’t expect you to be this perky. I called to see if you wanted to come over and eat copious amounts of ice cream while we talked about how horrible men were. Does this mean you’ve reconciled with David?” Tina asked.

  “Nope. And not gonna happen and I don’t care. It’s all for the best. We are two different people. He wants blonde bimbo and I want something else. Peace.” Pressing her hand across the sexy teddy, she envisioned wearing the slinky piece, then Zach ripping it off of her.

  “What about the DD class I told you about?”

  Shannon snorted. “Great idea. I talked a bit with him online and the sad part is, I was ready to encourage David to go. I was ready to honestly give up all control, no matter what I had to do. Not gonna happen now. I refuse. Bimbette wins.”

  “Come on. You know something weird is going on here. That’s just not David. You know that.”

  “There is no way of getting around this. My eyes witnessed the passion between them. They were very much together and I am not going to just sit around and worry about what went wrong.”

  “Why don’t you come over tonight and we can talk about this?” Tina suggested.

  Shannon tugged the dress out of the bag, admiring the slinky little piece. “Don’t worry about me. I have a few things to do tonight for the case, then who knows.” She heard the lilt in her voice, one of hunger and deep need. Excitement surged through her. This was going to be the beginning of her time, fulfilling her needs. This was…

  “I do worry about you. No one finds their husband in the arms of a damn vixen and simply sounds okay the next day. You’ve got something going on and I’m worried about what that something is.”

  “Yeah, it’s called a case that’s going to kick my ass if I don’t concentrate. That’s all. I need to try and focus, so I’m going to stay in the hotel room and work. I may go out for a drink later, but that’s it. Okay? Satisfied?” Shannon hated lying to her, but she wasn’t going to broadcast her infidelity to anyone. If anyone found out, she would, at minimum, jeopardize the case.

  “Hmmm… If you’re really serious.”

  “That’s all I have going on, Tina. Promise.”

  Tina exhaled slowly. “Just call me tomorrow and let me know how you’re doing. You’re welcome to stay with me until you get this sorted out.”

  “I just might do that. After all, I’m just a whore, remember?”

  Click!

  David remained in a fog. He’d called everyone he knew of, including everyone at her office, trying to find Shannon and she’d simply disappeared. He was furious, pissed off, uptight and in a nasty ass mood. And most of it was because of his ridiculous behavior. Why in God’s name had he gone down to the bitch’s condo? Why had he allowed himself to be lured? Groaning, he eased his face into his hands, praying for the first time in a long time for guidance.

  “Any luck finding her?”

  Lifting his head, David smiled at Bruce. He was fortunate to have a good friend. Bruce had called him every name under the sun, had punched him in the gut, then proceeded to go over every detail about why he fucked up royally. That had taken him well into the middle of the night. “None. Her office has no clue. Her boss says she has been corresponding with the office on her case and that he knew there were some kinks, but that’s all the man would tell me, confidentiality and all. And I certainly wasn’t going to tell him I was found lip locked with a wealthy socialite near the steps of the courthouse.” He shivered thinking about the details. No matter how he could try and explain away the kiss, the ugly moment, Shannon had come across him at the worst possible time.

  There were no excuses left. Coming clean would mean she’d have to want to listen. It was very obvious she was done. There was no way he’d be able to gain her trust again. None.

  “Allow the anger to calm down and the hurt. She will have to stay in town because of the trial. I suggest you wait until it’s over, then try and fix your marriage.” Bruce walked inside.

  “That may be too late.”

  Hearing a woman’s voice, David craned his neck. “Tina? My God, I haven’t seen you in a long time.” He rose to his feet and walked around the desk. He could tell by the pensive look on her face she knew exactly what was going on. He’d heard Shannon talk about her recently, so they’d reconnected and he had her to thank for the idea of domestic discipline. Even though the damn thing failed miserably. Or did he just fail?

  “We need to talk before it’s too late.” Tina walked further inside. “I’m sorry to interrupt.”

  “I was just leaving. If you can help this idiot, by all means, do so with my blessing before I kick him in the ass,” Bruce said as he cut his gaze in David’s direction before walking out the door.

  David swallowed hard. “She told you?”

  “That you were seen kissing another woman and that you came home wasted the other night with scratch marks and perfume all over you? You bet.” Her glare was harsh. “The question is, are you having an affair with this woman?”

  “No. I’m not. It’s a client I fired, one I shouldn’t have hired. I swear to God, I’m not having an affair.”

  “Do you love her and want to figure this out with Shannon?”

  “More than anything. You have no idea. When we started the domestic discipline, I honestly thought we were headed down the right path.”

  “And I still believe you are.” Tina nodded toward his computer. “She’s hurting, but I can tell you are as well.”

  “You know she’s been keeping things from me. She’s been having nightmares and she doesn’t even think I know. I’ve asked her and she just pushed it off.”

  Tina nodded. “We all have things that are so dark inside of us we don’t want to face them so our subconscious takes over. I think that’s what is keeping Shannon from totally submitting her level of power to you.”

  David cocked his head. “What are you alluding to?”

  “She has to tell you. Shannon needs to be the one to open up. Just know that if and when she does, you’ll truly be on the road with her to recovery.”

  “Recovery? What the hell?”

  Tina held out her hand. “I’m her friend and I won’t betray her.”

  “You mean like I did?”

  “I didn’t say that at all.”

  Holding his fist to his head, he groaned. “You didn’t have to. I’ve betrayed her in one way or another all along, especially if she didn’t trust me enough to talk about whatever happened to her.”

  As she walked closer to his desk, she smiled. “Just hearing you say that gives me hope.”

  “It’s that bad?” His heart ached for her.

  “Type in this address on the computer.”

  “What’s this for?” He typed in the web address she recited and was surprised as the webpage came up. “What is this?”

  “Something Shannon was interested in and was going to suggest before she found you with the woman. I think it might help, but you both have to be on board. I think this doctor will perhaps allow her walls to come down if you’re there to support her. You know, your problem is not being able to convey how much you want this to work. And Shannon’s problem is giving up control. My suggestion is, this might help if you’re both really wanting to fix your marriage.”

  David fingered his mouse and knew the nightmares were a clear indication her past was c
reeping back in. “I don’t know what to say.”

  “That you want to and are willing to do what it takes.”

  “I am. I’d love to talk to her about it, but she’s not around,” David said as he scrolled through the pages. The topics seemed intriguing. “Why did you suggest it might be too late? Is she already filing for divorce?” He heard the words become strangled.

  “No.” Tina sighed. “Because I know her. She has an intern who’s shown a lot of interest in her and I think she’s planning on being with him tonight.”

  David’s entire body shook. For her to go to this extreme was enough to make him feel sick to his stomach. “That’s not like her. That’s not at all like her.”

  Leaning over his desk, Tina placed her hand on his arm. “Listen to me. What happened in her past has given her a complexity of emotions and sometimes the rawness of what she endured surfaces. When that happens, she reverts to what she was taught.”

  “You’re not making any sense.” David’s heart raced. What had his beautiful wife been hiding?

  “David, when she gets like this, she fashions herself to be a whore. It’s hard to explain and I am not going to go into details. I think this guy, this intern, is just in the right place at the right time. When she saw you, she flipped to the other girl. I don’t want you to think she has split personalities, but what happened took a significant toll.”

  David opened his mouth and had no idea what to say.

  “I’m going to tell you where she is and risk losing my friend. But you have to understand, whatever you find will…”

  “You mean if I find her in bed with this man, I should just overlook the betrayal?”

  “That’s exactly what I’m saying and I suggest you plan on booking that trip together with the doctor. I won’t tell you where she is if you’re going to go and beat the guy up or end your marriage. I refuse. You tell me what you’d like to do.”

  David glanced at the screen. Beat up the guy? He wasn’t like that. Or was he? Shit. What in the hell was he going to do? The picture of Shannon sitting on his desk reminded him of the woman he loved and the one he’d die for. He had his answer. He knew what he wanted. Now he just needed to help her understand he was no cheater and he was going to stand by her completely. “Where is she?”

  “You look smokin’ hot. My God. I’m so glad you came tonight. None of this would have been the same if you hadn’t been here.” Zach leaned over and inhaled. “And you smell so good. You want to dance?”

  Shannon took a sip of her wine and gazed into his eyes. He’d been standing over her, his hand on her shoulder, his body close since he came off stage. She had to admit the man could play some mean guitar. She’d been tingling since she’d arrived and was thrilled she’d gotten many a look. The dress was indeed perfect for her, hugging every curve just so. Zach looked boyishly handsome and very different in casual yet sexy clothes. “I’d love to.”

  “Good.” Grabbing her hand, he swept her through the crowd and toward the dance floor, pulling her immediately into a close embrace. “I’ve wanted to do this for so long. You have no idea.”

  He swayed her back and forth and she was amazed how good the heat of his body felt against her. “You have?” she asked as she slipped her arms around his neck. The move allowed his groin to press against her belly. He was very turned on and she was very wet.

  “Oh, yes.” He lowered his head, his lips getting close to hers, but not yet touching. “Did you enjoy hearing me play?”

  “Very much. You’re amazing.” Shannon hungered for his kiss, his touch and licked her lips in encouragement.

  “Amazing. Well, yet to be determined.” Swinging her around in a circle, he pressed his hips against her and growled under his breath.

  She tingled, a shiver trickling down her spine. For a few seconds, they merely danced, not saying anything, allowing the music to carry them. Her thoughts were all over the place from guilt to being completely uninhibited. This was only going to be one night anyway, sheer pleasure. As the music changed, the lights were dimmed and Shannon shuddered when he dipped his hand, cupping her ass.

  “I want you.” Crushing her mouth, he instantly pushed his tongue inside.

  Every cell in her body awakened, the kiss so deep. Zach didn’t rush or try and take complete control, but she knew he was in absolute command of the moment and her body.

  He rubbed his hand down the length of her back as he squeezed her ass and with each passing second, the shared passion became more crazed, tongues gnashing, fingers digging in.

  Squirming in his hold, she was so turned on she could barely breathe. There was something about this illicit moment she never wanted to end. They held the kiss all throughout the entire song as their bodies melted together. When the song ended and he broke the kiss, she moaned.

  Zach breathed out, the sound exaggerated, as he wiped his thumb back and forth across her mouth roughly. Narrowing his eyes, he stuck his thumb in her mouth, forcing her to suck. “Do you want me to fuck you, drive my cock inside that sweet pussy?”

  Shannon nodded.

  “Good. Because that’s exactly what’s going to happen. Let’s get out of here. I’m famished to taste you.” Not taking no for an answer, he pulled her off the dance floor, barely allowing her to grab her purse. When they were outside, he turned and took her face into both hands. “I’m going to fuck you in your pussy and ass, and make certain you know I will have you again and again. My place?”

  Shannon was enthralled. “My hotel. Just up the street.”

  Zach grinned. “Even better.” Wrapping his arm around her, he half dragged her up the street.

  They almost didn’t make it inside the building before his hand was inside her dress, cupping and squeezing her breast. It continued as they walked inside the elevator, the look on the other couple’s face as they walked off was priceless.

  Pushing her into a corner, Zach pressed both hands on either side of her head. “If I was smart, I’d have you drop to your knees right here and suck me, drinking every last drop. You’d do that for me, wouldn’t you?”

  Giving him a playful look, she fumbled to unfasten his pants. Her actions seemed to surprise him. “What’s wrong? Chickening out?”

  “You’d really do it, wouldn’t you?’

  “I love sucking cock.” The words seemed hollow coming from her mouth. Because he’s not David. A flash of David’s face, his smile slithered into the back of her mind. Her pulse kicked in, her blood pressure rising.

  “Then you’re going to get your chance.”

  She was about ready to push him back when the elevator came to a jerking halt and the doors opened. Half relieved, she peered around him and fought to catch her breath.

  “Come on.” His grip firm, he led her down the hall. “Which room?’

  “Last one on the right.” She heard the tremor in her voice and the closer they got to the room, the more nervous she became. She was suddenly unsure she could go through with this. Somehow, she managed to slip the card key into the lock. When the door was closed behind them, Zach was all over her. The single light in the room reminded her they were in a hotel room together about ready to have an affair. No, she was having the affair. He was very much single. What are you doing? What the hell are you doing? All she could think about was David. What would David think? What would he say to her?

  “I’m going to lick your sweet cunt, drink your nirvana and shove my cock deep inside your pussy. Then I’m going to turn you over and fuck that tight ass of yours. Is that what you want?”

  “Yes.” But did she? Shannon closed her eyes and allowed him to touch her, his hands caressing her arms, her neck, as he kissed her again, his tongue exploring the dark recesses of her mouth. Her nipples were swollen, scraping against the thin lace of her bra and she was so nervous, her legs shaking. This was like the first time she’d ever had sex.

  “Good, because I’m not going to let you go.” Picking her up in his arms, he carried her to the bed, cradling her again
st his chest.

  Shannon hadn’t expected the he-man moment and was thrown, but she was full of adrenaline, need. Her hunger was racing off the charts. This was just sex. This was just about passion. She managed to kick off her shoes and did everything she could to maintain her composure. Why was she full of such trepidation? When he laid her on the bed, he leaned over her and brushed his lips across hers.

  “I’m going to savor licking your sweet pussy.” Zach rubbed his nose across hers and using both hands, lifted her dress, exposing her scarlet thong. “Beautiful and I can tell you’re shaved.”

  Shannon nodded and covered her face with one hand as he slid his hands down her sides to the slip of elastic. When he slowly pulled down her panties, tossing them across the bed, she whimpered. She was as exposed and bare as she’d ever been.

  “Delicious.” Lowering to his knees, he lifted her legs, pushing them up and against her chest. Blowing a swath of hot air across her stomach, he dropped his head.

  The first sensation of his tongue swirling across her clit made her jump. The second made her moan. When he buried his face in her pussy, she jumped and clenched her eyes shut. Dazzling jolts of white-hot heat soared through her body. The moment was incredible and the feel of his tongue buried so deep in her cunt, his fingers shoving inside, was blissful.

  Until the wafting vision of David shoved its way into the forefront of her mind and she could no longer breathe. She could hear the admonishing tone of his voice as he cried, tears streaming down his face.

  “You taste so sweet. Does it feel good?” Zach asked.

  “Yes. No. I…”

  “What?”

  “I can’t do this. I just… I’m sorry.” Pushing him back, Shannon’s face flushed and for a few minutes, she thought she was going to pass out.