Chapter 25
Josette
“What if I told you I don’t like blindfolds?” I asked, although I knew it wouldn’t do any good. Sinclair was nothing if not a man who required control of all things.
I was beginning to find that endearing.
“Relax, my little wildcat. It’s a surprise.”
I grumbled under my breath as he laughed. He’d driven around for at least twenty minutes. I had a feeling he was attempting to disorient me. “I think we need some fresh air.”
“Don’t you dare try and roll down that window or I’ll pull over and take you over my knee.”
“Ha. Ha. That means if I lowered the window, I’d hear music. We’re in the French Quarter. Admit it. And don’t you lie to me.”
“I would never lie, especially to such a beautiful woman. However, touch the blindfold and the punishment stands.”
Sinclair was having way too much fun keeping me in the dark. I had to admit I was both excited and curious as to what he had up his sleeve. Since my confession, he’d all but doted on me and Indiana. The date was icing on the cake.
I settled into the seat, grousing for fun under my breath. “Are you sure Indiana is okay with Enzo? He was terrified of my pup before.”
“I assure you that my Capo is thrilled to have a chance to play Frisbee with your pup.”
“You’ll forgive me if I have my doubts.”
“He knows what I’d do if anything happens to Indy.”
“You can’t go around threatening everyone just to keep them in line.” He was slowing down. Suddenly, I was on the edge of my seat.
“It’s worked very well for me so far. Now, shush. No more business.”
“Why, yes, sir.” Around him, patience wasn’t a virtue I carried any longer. In the two days since exposing the truth about my ugly life, I’d enjoyed every moment of being with him. Especially the passion we’d shared.
He finally cut the engine and I realized I was eager. Everything was different, as if this was a new beginning. I knew all about the plan he’d already put into motion. I’d finally convinced him I could help. Plus, I wanted nothing more than to face Zane again. One last time.
“Sit tight,” he said and I could tell he’d opened his door.
When I touched the blindfold, suddenly his fingers were wrapped around mine.
“I can see I’m going to need to follow through with another round of discipline. Oh, and I like you calling me sir.”
“Never going to happen again.” The rush of electricity was incredible, tiny little pricks shifting all the way into my pussy.
“We shall see.”
Before I had a chance to disobey him, he was pulling me from the vehicle. With his hand on the small of my back, he led me away from the car. There was a sudden joy in him, unlike the darkness I’d come to enjoy.
Everything about him had me on edge, but in a good way. Even now, butterflies swarmed my stomach, every touch of his hand creating little tremors and goosebumps.
I heard the jingle of keys and knew he was leading me from the sidewalk into a building.
“Stand right there,” he commanded.
With him hovering over me, I did as I was told, trying very hard to figure out where he’d taken me.
In less than a minute, I sensed his presence behind me. He rubbed one hand down my arm and I shuddered audibly. He had even more of an effect on me than before. When the blindfold was finally removed, I blinked several times.
“What is this?” I turned in a full circle, studying the space. The big, beautiful empty space.
“This is your new coffee shop. Simply the Best.” In his hand were two glasses of champagne.
I studied the grin on his face, suddenly overwhelmed by the rush of feelings washing through me. It was as if I was seeing him in a different light. Not because of the gesture but the look on his face, the sparkle in his eyes. And the smile that could light up a room.
There was a sense of freedom in his mannerisms and the jovial look on his face, while still commanding, was freer than before. He’d even forgone his signature suit for a more casual look.
Scrumptious.
“This is incredible.” And it was. At least four times larger than the space the shop was currently in, and it fronted an area of the French Quarter with all the cool bars and restaurants. The lease would cost a fortune.
Sinclair moved closer, his nostrils flaring. “I’m glad you like it. I’ve already hired one of the best restaurant designers in the country to create whatever you want. At my cost of course.”
When our fingers touched once again, my legs began to tremble. “What do I need to give you in repayment?” I flicked my heated gaze to his face, licking my bottom lip since I knew how much the gesture drove him crazy.
He glanced at the ceiling, rubbing his jaw and making a funny face. “Ah, I know. Your full obedience. And every inch of your body for as long as I hunger. Which will be for a very long time.”
“I’m not certain I can give that to you, sir. That’s very close to sexual harassment. I’m certain you wouldn’t like to get in trouble with the law.” I took a sip of the bubbly, backing away. When the bubbles tickled my nose, I laughed. I felt more lighthearted than I had in a long time.
“Well, since I don’t play by anyone’s rules, then I guess we won’t have an issue when I take full control of your body. And your soul.”
“I guess if I’m not careful, you’re going to try for my heart.” The words just fluttered from my mouth before I even realized what I’d said. Or maybe the sinful truth was that my subconscious had been floating the idea of giving it to him.
There were dozens of reasons why I shouldn’t, including that he was a very bad man. Self-admitted, but I’d thought a lot about what his brother had told me during the last two nights when I’d lain awake watching him finally catching some shut-eye.
He was just a regular guy even though he was powerful and dangerous. And I’d fully admitted to myself how much I adored his dark and perilous side. He could certainly keep things interesting.
And sexy.
And exciting.
And my heart fluttered every time I was even near him. With a single look, it was almost as if he was crooking his finger, beckoning me. Of course, I had a way of doing that with him. With the lick of my lips.
Being the wildcat he’d accused me of being, I dared drag my tongue across my bottom lip a second time. I should know better with him. With a single long stride, he was right in front of me, sweeping one arm around my waist and pulling me tightly against him.
“You should be careful teasing a predator.” His husky voice floated around me, the soft sound delicious.
And a promise of sinful things to come later.
“Maybe I like living recklessly.” I rose onto my tiptoes, sliding the tip of my tongue around his lush lips. I followed with my finger, teasing him relentlessly. It was another delicious shock when he pulled my finger into his mouth.
Laughing, I shifted my hips back and forth, the friction doing exactly what I knew it would. The intense throb of his cock kept the butterflies fluttering and my heart racing.
He sucked on my finger for a full thirty seconds. When he released the wet hold, I raked the wet tip from one side of his jaw to the other.
“You should be careful. I won’t hesitate to take you right here.” He narrowed his eyes until they were hooded.
My favorite look. “Right here. You mean in front of hundreds of people as they walk by?” I pushed away, taking several steps so he couldn’t grab me, swaying my hips back and forth.
He slowly shook his head. “Right here, baby.”
“Maybe I’d like it. Have you ever thought about that?”
He took slow and easy steps toward me until we were standing only inches apart. “You do realize you belong to me.”
“All of me?” Why was it that every sensual word dripping from his mouth could make me so wet? My panties were damp, my core throbbing exactly like his cock was doing.
“Every inch.” When he pulled me into his arms again, I arched my back just as he lowered his head.
The moment he pressed his lips against mine, it was as if the entire world around me had just disappeared.
The noise of the street, the incredible music coming from everywhere faded.
There was only our hearts beating as the joy of being with him exploded into something even more powerful than before.
Even the taste of him was stronger, so sweet and so indulgent that all I wanted to do was remain in his arms for the entire night.
Although I wouldn’t mind having his cock thrust deep inside.
He swept his tongue inside, dominating mine as he always did. And I loved every second of it. Just being in his arms felt safe.
And right.
Maybe he’d already grabbed my whole heart, combining it with his own.
I was lightheaded when he pulled our lips apart, yet he remained close. So close.
“Yes, every inch,” he repeated.
This time, as he took a step away, I sensed he had something less romantic on his mind.
“What’s wrong?”
He took his time before answering, heading toward the huge window fronting the store. “Your father was likely killed because of what he knew.”
“Oh.” It wasn’t a shock. I’d felt it in my bones.
When he turned his head, I could tell he was trying to ensure I was alright. “I’m fine. You don’t need to worry about me. I’m ready to move on.”
“Are you serious about wanting to help with the Brotherhood?”
I sashayed closer. “Oh, yes. Bring it on.”
He hesitated, the look on his face one I knew well. There was more to the story. “Then I have some evidence that you might need to see, but it will draw you further into the past.”
“Whatever it is, I can handle it. I’m a big girl.”
Sinclair sighed before reaching into his pocket, pulling out a folded piece of paper. “For whatever reason karma had brought us together. It was as if providing an end to one cycle while bringing the possibilities of new life to another.”
“In other words, our lives are permanently intertwined.”
At least now his eyes twinkled. “Yes.”