Chapter 43 Anything For You
ANYTHING FOR YOU
LILY
I don’t utter a single word as Sebastian, Daniel and Gerald lay it all out for Joseph, and an hour later I’ve got a divorce application signed and on it’s way through the proper channels.
Along with a signed settlement agreement that gives me more than enough money and assets so that I’m no longer dependent on the DeLuca brothers.
A nice shiny domestic violence order being held over his head if he ever tries to contact me again is the cherry on top.
Sebastian knew all his pain points and went after each and every one of them, while I sat there, watching the arsehole squirm with my expression perfectly schooled into a mask of indifference. I guess I learned a thing or two from Sebastian and Daniel, after all.
Once everything is signed, I get to my feet and look down at the man who has been the source of so much pain for me over the years, feeling nothing but disgust at the snivelling piece of shit staring back at me.
“Your father will be so disgusted when he finds out who you’re in bed with now,” Joseph says, glaring up at me with his lip curled into a smirk.
“Oh, darling… Have you learned nothing?” I ask, placing a hand on Sebastian’s shoulder when he tenses. I lean forward, my own smirk firmly in place. “I don’t give a shit what that man, or you, think of me.”
A snarl slips from his lips. “Whore,” he spits, and I tighten my hold on Sebastian’s shoulder, knowing he’s seconds from exploding.
“Yes I am. And you know what?” I lean closer. “I fucking love it.”
His eyes flare as I fix him with an icy smile and walk out of the room. I don’t wait for the men to join me, instead making a beeline straight for his timid little assistant, who cowers behind the desk.
“Do yourself a favour honey, and find a new boss. That one is dangerous and you don’t want to get mixed up with him.” She stares up at me with wide eyes before eventually nodding.
Knowing there’s nothing more I can do, I nod and walk out to the car where Peter is waiting. I cannot wait to get out of here and never see this place or the man inside ever again.
Daniel and Sebastian eventually appear, followed by Gerald, who heads for his car after shaking both their hands.
Daniel opens the front door and climbs into the passenger seat while Sebastian joins me in the back.
“That was beautiful. That’s the Lily I grew up with!” Daniel grins at me over his shoulder as Sebastian squeezes my hand.
I smile, just barely holding onto my emotions.
Sebastian notices the way my lip wobbles and slides closer, wrapping his arms around me.
“It’s okay,” he murmurs into my hair, and I suck in a breath before burying my face into his neck.
I don’t fall apart though. I just need a minute to compose myself and wrap my head around everything that just happened.
“Can we go home now?” I ask after a moment.
Sebastian chuckles, rubbing his hand up and down my back. “Yeah, let’s go back to the club.”
“No. Back to Brisbane. I know we were going to stay here again tonight, but… I just want to go home.”
He pulls back to study my face before exchanging a look with Daniel, who nods.
“Yeah, we’ll get on the next available flight.”
I give him a watery smile. “Thank you.”
“Anything for you, Lily.”
It’s late when we land in Brisbane, and I’m exhausted by the time we get back to Dark Desires. It’s been a long, draining day, and I just want to collapse into bed.
After a hot shower, I come out of the bathroom to find Sebastian sitting on the couch in his sweatpants, his hair damp from his own shower.
“Hey, I thought you’d have crashed by now,” I say, towel drying my hair as I stand in the open doorway.
He gets to his feet and stands in front of me, running his hands up and down my biceps.
“Come to bed?” he asks, and I look up at him with wide eyes.
“Is this what we do now?” I ask.
He lets out a breath as he cups my cheek. “Only if you want to.”
I swallow, searching his face. “I want to be with you. That’s all I’ve ever wanted. But I don’t want you to feel like you have to do things like sleep in the same bed as me, or do couply-stuff.”
He smiles gently, stroking my cheek with his thumb.
“I’ve never wanted that with anyone, Lily.
Except you. And I’m done lying to myself and everyone else about that.
I love you.” He looks like the words have taken a lot out of him to admit, and I smile softly.
“Yes, our relationship will probably be different to most conventional ones, but you’re the one I want to fall asleep next to each night.
Regardless of who we both might have fucked that day. ”
I laugh and press my cheek into his hand. “What about my new suite that will be finished in a week?”
“If you want your own space, the suite is all yours. But if we sleep there or in here, I want you beside me every night, Lily St. Clair.”
I rise to the tips of my toes to kiss him softly. “If you insist, Sebastian DeLuca.” I lean back slightly to meet his gaze. “And by the way… I love you too.”
He tugs me in close, kissing the top of my head, before pulling back after a moment and fixing me with a pointed look. “But just so you know… All this making love we’ve been doing? I’m going to also need to fuck you hard every once in a while. Because you drive me crazy.”
I grin. “Oh I’ve been hoping you’d say that. Because you owe me. You promised me dirty sex, and with other people, too. And so far, all I’ve had is one lousy threesome with a rockstar.”
He laughs and pulls me back in to kiss me hard. “I think Declan would be horrified to hear himself described as lousy.” He smacks me on the arse before squeezing it gently. “But I can definitely organise an orgy. Whatever you want, name it, and it’s yours.”
I cock my head to the side and study him for a moment, before smiling. “You’re the one calling the shots, DeLuca. Surprise me.”
“As you wish.”
And although we’re both exhausted after this emotional day, we use the last of our energy to make love before we both fall asleep, satisfied and wrapped up in each other’s arms.