Chapter 16
Chapter Sixteen
Lorelei
As I nervously stood there, I didn’t know what to think. Okay, I lied. I was beyond happy that Jack was interested in me. I was attracted to him just as much as he was attracted to me. No matter how hard I tried to fight it, it was a losing battle. Every day I saw him, the attraction grew stronger. I kept hearing my mother’s voice inside my head. “Tonight, you’re not a mother. Go be that young girl who always liked to have a good time.”
I walked over to where he stood. His eyes were pleading, and they had a look of distress. It was a look I hadn’t seen since I’d met him. Courage found its way to me as I wrapped my arms around his neck and softly brushed my lips against his, a move that would ultimately lead to a bad ending.
He placed his hand on my cheek as our eyes locked intently on each other. Tilting his head, his lips gently met mine. He was unsure. I could tell. But I started it, and he was going to damn well finish it. Our soft and gentle kiss turned into a passionate one before too long. His hand wrapped around the nape of my neck as he pulled me closer. His lips were soft and warm, sending the most exhilarating sensation between my legs. It was done. The line had been crossed, and there was no going back.
Jack
Kissing her was everything I dreamed it would be. The way our lips moved together and our tongues tangled against each other overwhelmed me. I’d kissed a million women in my lifetime, but kissing Lorelei was different. My cock immediately rose to the occasion without hesitation. I needed to be inside her. I needed to feel her naked body against mine. I was willing to forsake everything for this one night. One night with her was all I needed. But not yet. Not now. Not here.
I broke our kiss and placed my palm on her cheek.
“We better get back out there before someone notices we’re missing.” The corners of my mouth curved upward.
“Good idea.” She bashfully smiled.
“You go first, so no one suspects anything. I’ll be out in a few minutes.”
“Okay.” She nodded, and as she was about to walk away, I grabbed her hand. She turned around and looked at me. Our eyes stared into each other’s, and no words were needed. I let go of her hand, and she left.
I took in a sharp breath and waited for my cock to go down. I felt winded. If she made me feel like this with one kiss, I couldn’t wait to find out how she’d make me feel while I was buried deep inside her. I walked out of the room and saw Garrett at the end of the hall. He looked at me with concern.
“What were you doing in there?” he asked.
“I just had to get away from everyone and collect my thoughts after what you told me.”
“I called Ron Lee, the private investigator. He’s going to start on this immediately and find that son of a bitch.”
“Good. And what about Finn, Muir, & Abernathy?”
“I called Tim, and he’s putting us in touch with Avery Lewis. She’s an associate there.”
“Why the fuck isn’t one of the partners handling it?”
“He said if anyone could get the job done, it’s her.”
I sighed. “He better be right.”
We walked to the bar together just as the staff brought out Coco’s birthday cake, and everyone gathered around and sang Happy Birthday. I looked across the room at Lorelei as her smile shined brighter than the twenty-nine birthday candles that lit up the cake. Once the candles were blown out and everyone clapped, I walked over to Lorelei and handed her a drink.
“I figured you could probably use one more.”
“Are you trying to get me drunk, Mr. Sutton?” The corners of her mouth curved upward.
“Of course not. Why would I do such a thing?” I winked.
Lorelei
Liquid courage. It was what I needed after that intense kiss we shared. He took my breath away and left my body craving more. A craving that I hadn’t felt in so long. There was something about Jack Sutton that mesmerized me. He was the magnetic field, and I was the electrical charge that was drawn to him.
“I think I need some fresh air,” I spoke.
“Are you feeling okay?” he asked.
“Yes. It’s just a little warm in here.”
I began to walk out of the club, and Jack followed behind. Once the doors opened and I stepped out into the cool air, I felt like I could breathe again.
“Better?”
“Yes. Much better.” I smiled. “You don’t have to stay out here. Go back inside and enjoy the party.”
“Nah. I’m good. How about if I call Tony to pull the car around, and we can go back to my place for a drink?”
“I’m not sure that’s a good idea, Jack. I think I’m just going to catch a cab and head home. It’s getting late.”
He tucked his hands in his pockets and looked down at the ground. “Yeah. Maybe you’re right. But please let me take you home. I think I’ll head home myself.”
“Are you sure? I don’t mind taking a cab.”
He looked at me with a small smile. “I’m positive.”
He pulled his phone from his pocket and called Tony to bring the car around. After slipping his phone back into his pocket, he took off his suitcoat and wrapped it around my shoulders.
“You look like you’re cold,” he spoke with his hands clasped around my arms.
“Thank you.” I brought my hand up to his, and instantly, my body heated.
He felt it too as he took in a sharp breath. A few moments later, Tony pulled up, and Jack opened the door for me. After climbing inside, he shut the door, walked around to the other side, and slid in next to me.
“I think we should talk about what happened earlier,” I spoke as I looked at him.
“Okay. If you would like.” He swept his hand over my cheek.
I gulped.
“I—I—” I fumbled with my words.
“You liked it, and you enjoyed it,” he spoke.
“Well, yes. I did. But?—”
“Shh.” He ran his thumb across my lips. “I did too, and I want to do it again.”
He leaned closer, and my breath hitched. My heart started to pound, and my skin lit up as if someone had set me on fire. I didn’t tell him no. I couldn’t because the truth was that I wanted him to kiss me. His lips gently brushed against mine, and soon, his gentle kiss became passionate. Our lips locked and moved together as if we’d been kissing each other forever. His hands cupped my face as his tongue met mine. A low growl escaped him, heightening my desire to want more.
Breaking our kiss, he stared into my eyes. “Please come home with me,” he whispered.
I wanted nothing more than to make love to him, but I was scared. It had been so long, and I feared I’d disappoint him. But I nodded my head, telling him that I would.
He smiled. “Tony, change of plans. We’re going back to the penthouse.”
He kissed me one last time and pulled me into him. Laying my head on his shoulder, I couldn’t shake the fear that resided inside me. He was used to having sex, and I was sure all the women he had been with were experienced. Unlike me, who had only had sex with one person in my lifetime. I was caught up in him, mesmerized by this man like I had never been before.
The limo pulled up to the Park Avenue building. Stepping out, Jack opened the door for me and held out his hand. After helping me out, he never let go and led me inside the large double glass doors.
“Good evening, Mr. Sutton,” a distinguished man spoke.
“Good evening, Blaine. This is Miss Flynn.”
Blaine gave me a nod and smiled. “It’s nice to meet you, Miss Flynn.”
“Thank you. Nice to meet you too.”
Jack led me to the elevator and inserted his key, which took us to the fiftieth floor. Once the doors opened, we stepped into the beautiful, dimly lit foyer.
“Is the elevator the only way up here?”
“No. I have a front door right over there. This elevator is a private one with a key or a code. Welcome to my home, Lorelei.”
I looked around at the light gray walls graced elegantly with white crown molding throughout. Taking his suitcoat off my shoulders, I handed it to him, and he threw it across the chair as we stepped into the living room. Gray modern furniture, which was placed perfectly, surrounded the area. Ceiling-to-floor windows took up the entire room, creating a panoramic view of New York City. It was the most beautiful sight I’d ever seen.