Chapter Five
TASSY WAS STILL TOUCHING her lips ten minutes later, a part of her unable to believe all the things that had transpired in the last ninety minutes.
Lucius Young and his two-year period of celibacy.
Valentines in Foxtown...with him.
And just a few minutes ago, the kiss that turned her entire world upside-down.
Tassy covered her face in embarrassment even though she was all alone.
How the heck did I get into this?
Lucius had excused himself earlier to take a call, and thank goodness for that since she really needed this time alone to gather her thoughts.
Her dazed gaze took in the quiet luxury of her surroundings. Their "cabin" walls afforded complete privacy from the other passengers in first class. The toiletry kit alone cost hundreds of dollars, and her selection for onboard entertainment included access to paid subscription services and high-speed Internet.
This was insane, Tassy couldn't help thinking.
It was insane that she found herself here, and even more insane was the reason behind it.
This was insane, Tassy thought for the nth time.
And since she would for sure lose her mind if she allowed herself to dwell on what was already over and done with...
I think I'll just work.
There was nothing like good old research to take her mind off things, and oh, right. It had been a while since she checked her phone for messages or emails. Maybe there was something—- oh no.
Her heart dropped as soon as she saw the preview of Stella's unread text.
I thought you'd appreciate a heads-up. Xylan just went Instagram official...
Tassy forced herself to tap her screen to read the rest of her friend's message.
...with Fiona Ferrer. I'm so sorry, Tassy. Call or message me if you need to talk.
Tassy dropped her phone back into her purse as Stella's text forced her to relive yesterday's breakup.
No wonder he found it so easy to dump her in public, she thought numbly.
Xylan hadn't just cleaned out his wardrobe to make way for something new. He had done the same thing with his personal life, and that was why he was now going out with Fontana...who was the daughter of their company's CEO.
Lucius joined Tassina in their cabin and the look on her face told him something was up.
"I think we made a mistake," Tassy said as soon as Lucius sat next to her.
"Whatever it is," Lucius murmured, "I'm sure it's not that bad."
"Wait until you hear what I have to say first," Tassy said darkly. And because she didn't want to give herself a chance to change her mind, she took a deep breath...before throwing everything out in the open. "I'm the type of girl who's easily jealous, demanding, and...and super clingy!"
"I appreciate the heads-up," Lucius drawled, "but I'm not buying any of it."
Tassy, who had been bracing herself for the possibility that Lucius would walk out on her, ended up stammering in shock. "W-Why not?"
"You've had more than enough time - and chances - to be any of those things with me, Tassina."
Tassy found herself struggling not to let herself get distracted. There was just something about the way Lucius said her name that reached her ears like a possessive caress.
"But you were none of those. Were you?"
"That's, um..." Lucius wasn't reacting the way he was supposed to, and Tassy certainly didn't expect to be asked for evidence about all the traits that made her the opposite of an ideal girlfriend. "That's because I didn't want to rock the boat. We were just getting to know each other earlier—-"
"But you're choosing to rock the boat this time because?"
"B-Because..."
Why was it so, so hard to scare this man off? And for that matter, why did she want to scare him off again? This man had her so confused that she couldn't even remember her own reason for doing things!
"Because we kissed?"
Tassy nodded eagerly. "Exactly!" She hated the fact that it was Lucius who supplied the answer to his own question, but whatever. "That kiss changes everything—-"
"I'm glad to hear that."
Tassy just had to roll her eyes at that . "Are you really expecting me to believe that one kiss also changes everything for you?"
"It did now."
Tassy's mouth closed, opened, and closed again.
Aaaargh.
Not only did she not see that coming, but she absolutely hated how he seemed to have such an effortless time tossing out words that Tassy completely lost her train of thought.
Lucius' lips slowly curved into a smile. "Do I have to tell you how you're looking at me right now?"
"No, you don't, and for the record, you're absolutely mistaken!"
"Are you sure?"
Lucius was smirking this time and aaargh.
This was so unfair!
She had meant what she said earlier, but now that he was smirking?
It was annoying enough to make her want to kill him. But it was so, so sexy as well that it also made her want to kiss him, and...and...
"I hate how you always act like you have an answer to everything!"
"But I don't, and I never said I did. What you perceive as arrogance is simply me having nothing to hide—-"
"While I do?" Tassy was indignant. "Is that what you're saying?"
"Do you really want to hear what I think?"
Tassy lifted her chin. "Yes!" Because if he thought he could scare her with the truth—-
"Your heart is already mine."
Good for him, since his words accomplished just that.
"But you're terrified to admit it."
Tassy bolted out of her seat, but Lucius was a lot quicker.
As always.
And the next thing she knew, he had her back on his lap—-
And something hard was once again throbbing violently against her belly—-
"It's alright, Tassina."
The whispered words had her whole body shuddering.
"You don't have to say the words if you're not ready—-"
And it seemed as if he was pulling out all the stops, with the way his hands were now cupping her face, and all she could suddenly see was him.
"We can let our bodies do the talking instead."
The words were her only warning, and Tassy didn't even have the chance to draw her breath as his mouth covered hers. Her arms went around his neck, and she could only gasp against his lips when she felt Lucius' chair slowly reclining.
She knew what would follow next, but oh, when it finally happened...
Lucius reversed their positions as soon as his seat had flattened into a bed, and a moan broke out of her lips as the thrilling weight of his body settled over hers. His erection was now nestled firmly over her womanhood, and the heat of his desire easily burned through the layers of fabric that separated it from her own swollen and throbbing folds.
His tongue slid past her lips, and all thoughts melted away. He sucked on her tongue, and her body arched restlessly against his. His mouth moved down as he pushed her sweater up to her neck. Her eyes squeezed shut at the mere brush of his palms against her body. All she could do was bite her lip hard as he yanked the hem of her dress down, and her breasts eagerly popped free.
Her flesh strained for his attention, and he responded to its swollen plea as he closed his lips over one taut nipple. Her nails dug deep into his back as he started to suckle, and her whole world started to spin out of control as he suckled harder and harder.
Lucius' fingers bit into the soft round flesh of Tassy's ass the moment she started grinding herself against his body. Years of experience gave him the expertise to recognize the signs early on, and he knew there was no fucking chance that his Tassy could fake the reactions of her body.
The catch of her breath as her fingers desperately combed through his hair—-
The shudders rocking her body even as she gripped his head tightly to her breast—-
And ah, that wildly beautiful scent of her arousal—-
Lucius moved to her other breast, but as he lavished it with the same attention, he also started tweaking the nipple that he had just released, and that was all it took for his Tassina to shatter in his arms.
Her body buckled under his as she began to come, and Lucius had to lift his head because he wanted—- needed—- to see it.
His woman finding pleasure in his arms—-
And it was the most beautiful thing to see.
He watched her until the very end, waiting for her eyelids to sweep close before carefully pulling away so he could send a text to his brother.
Can you cover for me at the office? I need a couple of days.
Marius : Sure. Everything alright?
Lucius : Everything's good.
Being with Tassina seemed to have turned him into a rule-breaker. Not only was it his first time to ask a favor of this kind from any of his brothers, but it was also his first time not to look into a woman's past by choice.
Lucius didn't make a habit of trusting anyone outside his family, but his Tassina was the sole exception, and denying this seemed pointless.
She was the only woman who had made him feel normal again, and he wanted what they had to last.
For as long as possible.
But if Tassina was indeed foolish enough to betray him—-
He would not hesitate to destroy her.
Completely.