15. A Real Show
A REAL SHOW
Axel
Cordelia finally approached me once everyone finished eating and vacated the table I shared with Lorelei and a few of her sorority sisters. Pink flowers spotted her hair, matching the figure-hugging dress that showcased her fantastic body.
“Are you and Lorelei Battenberg really together? She’s your mystery girl?”
I savored the last bite of my salted caramel chocolate tart then wiped my hands on a napkin, tossing it on the table. “Yep.”
After I’d made a few calls, a team of chefs from various restaurants arrived with everything Lorelei wanted, and I ordered Hugh and his team of fuckups to deliver his food to the homeless shelter in the neighboring town since Copper Cove didn’t have one.
Lorelei’s event went off without a hitch, and the rich opened their wallets for her. She beamed from ear to ear as she collected their money.
“You’re kidding, right?” Cordelia gave a dry laugh and then sipped her rosé she’d brought from her table with that jerk-off Grant Holland. “You and Lorelei have nothing in common. You’re sweet and kind while she’s—not.”
Was that a hint of jealousy flashing in her emerald eyes?
“I like her.” I gave a casual shrug. “She actually wants to be with me.”
Cordelia flinched, my words hitting hard. “Axel, if you’re doing this to make me jealous, please don’t. It won’t work.”
I scoffed even as invisible bands wrapped my chest. “That’s ridiculous, Cordi. We had fun together, but you’re not the center of my world.”
She pursed her lips, the same ones that looked amazing around my cock. “I don’t believe you two are a couple.”
Why did everyone find it so hard to believe? Lorelei and I were smoking hot and among the elite at Stonewall U. We would be a great match—if it was real.
“Lorelei’s not as bad as everyone thinks.” I sipped my champagne, wishing I could get another tart. I’d already had two and most of Lorelei’s. “She’s smart, funny, and actually really sweet.”
Cordelia snorted on a laugh and played with one of the flower arrangements. “Lorelei Battenberg sweet?” She reached over and pressed her palm against my forehead. “Are you sure you’re not sick and hallucinating?”
“Thank you so much, Ax.” Lorelei suddenly appeared and wrapped her arms around my neck, her soft lips capturing mine in a slow, sensual kiss that had my blood pressure rising and heat rushing through my body.
My hands twitched, almost lifting to grab her ass and yank her into my lap.
Damn, blondie sure knew how to kiss. It made me wonder what else she was good at. Killian had kept her around for a reason.
When Lorelei finally pulled away, we were both breathless. She spared Cordi a quick glance.
“Sorry to interrupt your conversation, but I need to steal my boyfriend for some, uh, alone time. You know how it is.” She gave a flirtatious wink and drew me out of my seat.
“Oh, sure. Whatever. Don’t let me stop you,” Cordi mumbled, her gaze searing into us as Lorelei dragged me from the large room into an empty hallway.
“What are you doing?” I asked as we turned a corner. “Shouldn’t we stay out there so Cordi can see us?”
Lorelei snorted. “She’s following us.”
I glanced over my shoulder but didn’t see anyone. “Seriously?”
“If you really want her to believe we’re a couple, we need to act like one when we think no one is watching.” Lorelei stopped and pushed me against a wall, the bronze sconces bathing her in a golden light. “Kiss me.”
I didn’t hesitate, my mouth falling on hers and devouring her sweet flavor as my tongue darted into her mouth. Did Lorelei have any idea how delicious she was? She tasted like a delectable dessert, even better than the most expensive, decadent chocolate.
She drew away and covertly peeked down the hall, grinning. “She’s watching,” she whispered.
My eyes widened, and I resisted the urge to look in Cordelia’s direction. “What now?”
“Let’s give her a real show.” Lorelei licked her puffy lips.
I arched an eyebrow as my pulse raced, and part of it had nothing to do with Cordi’s jealousy.
“Are you sure?” I murmured under my breath. “I mean—”
“Just go for it. I’m okay with whatever.”
Lorelei was no stranger to meaningless hookups either, and I knew playing this game might involve a little PDA.
Maybe a lot of PDA.
I whirled us around and slammed Lorelei against the wall so fast she gasped. My mouth crashed to hers, and my tongue thrust inside, demanding her surrender. She didn’t protest when my hand dove beneath the slit in her dress to caress her creamy thigh.
Fuck, she was so damn soft, like silk.
I couldn’t resist dragging my palm over her hot skin to her ass, giving it a squeeze.
As I rocked my hips, my hard erection rubbing against the apex between her thighs, a tiny moan burst from her lips.
“Axel, you feel so good.” Her voice was loud enough to carry down the hall to our little peeping Tom.
A husky laugh slipped out. “Oh yeah, blondie? How about now?” I jerked her up, and her long legs wrapped around my waist, her hands gripping my broad shoulders.
There was no denying how turned on I was, but she didn’t seem to mind as she ground her pussy against my cock. Maybe she was enjoying this as much as I was. I wouldn’t be surprised if she left a damp spot on my pants.
The thought sent even more blood pumping south, a fog of lust settling over my brain. Her little moans taunted me. Would they get louder if I tore off her thong and plunged my fingers into her cunt?
“Are you wet for me?” I bit her bottom lip and then soothed it with a stroke of my tongue.
She shivered, and her legs tightened, her body wriggling against mine. “So fucking wet, Axel.” Her nipples peaked beneath the dress, just begging to be tweaked and sucked.
My mouth watered, longing to free her tits from the dress and feast on them.
Lorelei was sexy as hell, and she was rubbing herself all over me. Could I really be blamed for getting carried away?
A throat clearing yanked those thoughts right out of my head. We broke apart, breathing into each other’s faces, her eyes dark and full of desire.
“And here I thought nothing was going on between you and Lorelei.”
My stomach dropped as Vaughn stood in the hallway with a malicious smile twisting his mouth.