As we walked closer to my car I reached out and grabbed Lucas’s hand. “I can’t accept all of this.”
Lucas arched his brow looking down at me, “you can and you will. Go home and get your stuff. I will meet you at your apartment to give you the keys.”
I opened my mouth to speak again but Lucas shook his head looking down at his watch, “I’m running late Taylor, we can argue about this later. I will text you the address.”
I watched in shock as he turned and walked the other way, leaving me beside my car. He acted as if this was something people did every day. Who the hell was he? Getting in I looked at the papers that Jack had given me. It included a VIP parking tag that I immediately put in my window glad that at least I wouldn’t have to worry about parking.
Once home I walked in seeing Cody in the kitchen. He looked up at me frowning, “ where have you been dressed like that?”
I rolled my eyes at him. He popped in and out of the house whenever it benefited him and had the nerve to question me. Continuing down the hall to my room I shrugged, “I had an interview.”
Cody followed behind me to my room, “oh yeah where at?”
I looked over at him, “in the city. Where have you been?”
He looked down and I knew he must be in some kind of trouble, “around. Hey, you haven’t had any...umm problems have you?”
Shaking my head I looked at him confused, “what kind of problems?”
Cody shook his head looking relieved, “nothing, Look I'm about to leave. Don’t tell mom I was here ok, she will just worry.”
I nodded watching him walk out before I shut my door and began packing my bag. Calling mom, I told her about getting a new job and about how I had found a great apartment in my budget. I didn’t know if it was true but she seemed excited. I had lied earlier and told her I still had plenty in savings. In all actuality, I was scraping the bottom. I used the whole what she didn’t know couldn’t hurt her way of thinking.
On the drive to the apartment, I tried my best to shove all my worries to the side. People could be nice just to be nice still right? Just because Lucas had helped me out didn’t mean he would hold it over my head. The more I told myself that the more it sounded believable. Not everyone in this world was bad.
I don’t know what I had expected but the apartment Lucas had found for me was amazing. It was huge and I knew the minute he opened the door that I couldn’t afford it. I shook my head, “Lucas there is no way I can...I mean Jack is paying me well but...this...how much is this?”
He walked in shutting the door behind him, “you worry too much Taylor.”
I shook my head walking to the huge window in the living room, “how can I not, look at this view, look at this place. I love it but...” I jumped as Lucas walked up behind me wrapping his arms around my waist.
His lips rested beside my ear, “how about you fix that pretty little mouth of yours to say thank you.”
I couldn’t think with his arms around me and his breath at my neck. I could hear alarm bells ringing in my head warning me that there was danger ahead. He laughed in my ear, “is it like that Taylor?”
Shaking my head I sighed, “no it’s great. It’s just that...I can’t pay you back for this Lucas.”
He turned me to face him, “have I asked you for anything?” I shook my head looking down but he pulled my face up, “you need to learn to relax.”
I nodded my chin still in his grip, “I know, it’s hard...”
Lucas leaned down kissing my lips cutting me off, “then let me help you.”
I gasped as he pressed me back into the glass window. His hands moved to my waist as his kisses moved down to my neck. As he kissed from one side to the other I arched against him but that only brought my body closer to his. My mind debated with itself on what to do next. Run or stay here with this hot guy who was still a stranger and for some reason was going out of his way to help me. I could feel his erection pressing against me and it only made me weaker. Damn female hormones. I pressed against his chest still not sure if I wanted him to keep going or stop but I felt myself grow wetter with each kiss he gave.
He leaned back looking down at me, “you still want to argue about this?”
I shook my head no and he gave me a smirk before grabbing my legs and picking me up carrying me to the bedroom. I wrapped my arms around him half shocked half afraid of being dropped but he held on to my ass only letting go when he dropped me on the bed.
I pushed up on my elbows and watched as he kicked his shoes off and removed his shirt. Watching him move over me I wondered if I could have died and not known. Could I be dreaming? Lucas’s hands slipped under my shirt as his lips met mine. Everything about being with him seemed unreal. His kisses ran to my neck as he pulled me up slightly with one hand and unhooked my bra with the other. One of his hands slid to my front and he began softly kneading my breast.
Letting out a low moan I raised my hands letting him pull my shirt off followed by my bra. Lucas pushed up looking down at me. I knew the unspoken question. Nodding at him I watched as he stood up and leaned over unbuttoning my jeans and pulling them and my panties off in one swift move. I felt my body heat up under his glare but couldn’t focus on my own exposure as he removed the rest of his own clothes.
I moved to lay right in the bed moments before he moved over me again. His mouth closed on my breast and I let out a gasp as his tongue swirled around my nipple. As he switched breast I ran my hands through his hair leaning back pressing my breast out to him. One of his hands went between my thighs sliding down my folds.
He looked down at me, “Shit Taylor you’re so wet.” I cried out as he rubbed my clit. My eyes closed as I felt his fingers slid into me.
“Lucas..., I cried holding on to him.
He looked down at me, “you want me to fuck you, Taylor?”
I looked into his dark eyes and nodded. The alarms in my head had been silenced by him and even though I could still sense danger I was far past gone. He shook his head at me, “tell me, Taylor.”
I bit my lip ridding the pleasure his fingers were giving me. “Yes Lucas, “I whispered, “I want you to fuck me.”
His fingers disappeared as he quickly stood up putting a condom on. Returning to bed he moved back over me slowly sinking inside me. I arched up against him holding on to his body as he thrust into me. Lifting my hips I met his thrust. His teeth nipped at my shoulders as I clung on to him. I couldn’t stop the moans that escaped me as I could feel my orgasm coming closer and closer. Arching my back I was caught off guard as one of his hands came up grabbing my throat in a tight grip. My body shuddered under his and I cried out in sweet release. Lucas didn't slow down until I went limp beneath him.
“Get on your knees,” he said before leaning down and kissing my neck from one side to the other. I nodded forcing myself to move into his desired position. He grabbed my hips thrusting inside of me and I let out a cry as I grabbed a pillow to hold on to. I shivered as he moved on hand up my spine and back down before he slapped my ass hard. I let out a small cry feeling more turned on than I think I have ever been. When his hand slide back up my spine again he stopped and the top wrapping his hand around my neck and pulled me hard up against him by my throat.
Another orgasm ripped through me this time bringing him with me for the ride. He laid down on the bed pulling me up against him. I turned to lay my head on his chest as we both tried to catch our breath. He reached out grabbing my left hand hitting the button on my watch to see the time. “Shit....Taylor I have to go. I’m going to be late.”
I watched as he got out of bed and disappeared into what I assumed was the bathroom. It occurred to me I had no idea what my new apartment even looked like. When he came back out he threw a towel at me. “I have a business to handle tonight, I’ll call you tomorrow.”
I nodded sitting up watching him pull his jeans on. Looking down I stood up wiping the evidence of our sex away before pulling on my panties and shirt. Grabbing my jeans I stood up watching him stand up from tying his shoes. He started to walk out the door and I said his name barely above a whisper.
He turned around looking at me. He shook his head closing his eyes, “tomorrow Taylor, you can come with me to the club. Today stay here ok.” I nodded lifting my face up to his as he kissed me bye.
What the hell had I just done my head screamed at me. I didn't like rough sex, did I? I didn't have sex with total strangers. My brain was quick to tell me I had just done things with a stranger that should have a scarlet letter pinned to my forehead. Shit, I lost all rational thought when Lucas Blake was near me. I just hoped I hadn’t just made a huge mistake. My head had never even thought the word no. Jesus help me I was already in over my head and I had no idea if I knew how to swim
Lucas"s POV
I sighed wishing I could focus on the men sitting around the table talking and not thinking about how I had just fucked Taylor. I had no intention of fucking her when I met her at her apartment but once I had touched her I wanted her and shit I always took what I wanted. I hit the table with my hands, “we can talk about this all night or we can take care of the situation now.”
I pulled my gun out from behind my back and pointed it straight at the man who now sat stuttering trying to come up with a reason for betraying me that wouldn’t get him killed. David who sat on one side of the man named Trey pulled out his own gun and held it to Trey’s temple. “He will serve as a warning of what happens when one betrays us,” David said looking at me.
I nodded, “not that they should need to be reminded.”
Trey shook his head, “no Mr. Blake, I didn’t tell them anything. I only told them that I worked for you.”
Standing up I pressed my gun against his head, “how do you think it feels to get woken up by the police at your door in the middle of the night Trey? They have no case if they have no witness.” I squeezed the trigger and the whole room went silent as the shot echoed throughout the room.
I handed over my gun to David. “Somebody clean this fucking mess up.”
David nodded handing me a rag, “they will have nothing without him.”
I nodded, “I’m not worried, they didn't have enough to hold me in the first place. Stupid cops think I would really keep my drugs at my house or my club. I’m not an idiot.”
David laughed, “this should put some fire under the rest of the boys.”
Handing David back the rag I sighed, “any word on Cody?”
David shook his head no, “not yet, you fuck his sister yet?”
I smirked, “why do you think I was late?”
David laughed, “shit Lucas you didn't even give him a month.”
Shrugging I walked out the back of the club and up the stairs to my office. Pouring a drink I took a long swing. David sat down pouring his own scotch. “How are you planning on getting the word out to him? Are you going to wait till he notices on his own or what?”
I sat down behind my desk, “he will find out one way or another. I’m bringing her here tomorrow.”
David arched his brow, “she has no clue who you are does she?”
I shook my head, “not a fucking clue, all she knows is that I own the club and just fucked the shit out of her.”
Siting his drink down David laughed, “it won’t take him long to figure out who is buying her all this shit.”
Leaning back in my chair I shrugged, “I don’t really care how long it takes him cause I’m not sure if I’m going to give her back or not.”
David looked up at me shaking his head, “aw shit Lucas, have you found a new pet.”
My first day of work wasn’t that bad. I was basically free to do what I wanted in between Jack’s meetings. Sarah the ice queen had glared at me as I walked in and when I had left this afternoon but I wasn’t about to try and figure her out. Maybe she was just lonely having to sit in the front by herself all day.Part of me had expected Lucas to find his way back into the building but he never made an appearance. I wasn't sure how I would feel seeing him anyway. I still didn't know how to take him. He was used to getting his way, he was arrogant as hell but damn if his dominance di
Lucas didn’t say much as we drove to the club, I had thought about talking to him about the apartment on the way but decided against it. He had placed his free hand on my left thigh and my heart about stopped. I knew he was aware of the way he was affecting me just by the smirk he had on his face.A valet met us out front and took his car, Lucas held out his arm letting me take it as we walked into his club. I felt eyes on us the minute we walked inside. Looking up at Lucas I saw he was unfazed. I’m sure he was used to all the attention.A man walked up to us and started talking to Lucas low enough I couldn’t make out what he was saying. Lucas nodded guiding me to the stairs that lead up to the VIP section. I had to resist the urge to tug at my dress as we walked up the stairs. The guy Lucas had been talking to he had introduced as David.Once upstairs several people greeted Lucas, most calling him by his last name. I seemed to draw lots of att
Even as he led us upstairs I didn’t know how I felt. Lucas was used to getting his way and it scared me to think what he would do if I went against him. His bedroom was huge and my eyes were instantly drawn to his bed. I walked in letting him shut the door behind us before I turned around and watched him remove his jacket.He looked at me guarded, “do I scare you, Taylor?”I nodded not even attempting to lie to him.He circled me and I felt like his prey. My body shivered and I looked down feeling weak. Lucas was powerful, he was dominant, he was someone I would have to stand up to. I had tried to stand up for myself back in Cali and all that had gotten me was bruises that took forever to heal.Lucas stopped and tilted his head, ” do you think I would hurt you?” Again I nodded and he sighed walking up to me stopping just inches from touching me. “I know I can seem controlling and sometimes I can get forceful to prove a
Waking up in an empty bed I stretched not really wanting to leave the warmth of the covers but I had needs that couldn't wait. After using the bathroom I walked back into the room noticing that my dress was missing and in its place were clothes that I recognized from my own house. I frowned as I pulled my clothes on, when had Levi gone to my house? I didn't know how I felt about him just coming and going from my house as he pleased.Seeing my purse on his dresser I pulled my phone out. It was almost dead but I did see it was a little after 11 am. Opening the bedroom door I made my way down the stairs and paused listening for any sign of life. Not hearing anything I walked toward the kitchen and came across Lucas in his office.Pausing in the door I saw Lucas look up at me, "I was beginning to think you were going to sleep all morning."I looked down feeling my face blush, “we were up late and ...”He laughed, “and I wore your ass o
*Lucas POV*Once the door shut separating myself from Taylor I let out a sigh. It was true, I had been ignoring her. I needed to figure out exactly how far I was willing to take this. She was only meant to be a punch in the gut to her brother but I found myself actually liking spending time with her. She had yet to figure out exactly who I was which surprised me. I mean all she had to do was google my name and she would have more than enough to point her in the right direction.Stepping into the elevator I hit the button that would take me to the parking garage. I had foolishly thought I had succeeded in getting Taylor out of my head but seeing her today proved me wrong. A simple hello from me and I saw the panic set in. I didn’t want her to react like that to me. Asking her out tonight had nothing to do with her brother, I felt fucking guilty for ignoring her.Taylor wasn’t like most girls I had been with in the past. She was still innocent. It was
The last time Lucas had taken me out he had sent me clothes to wear, this time I found was no different. By the time I had made it home from work, there were two packages on my counter. Like a little kid, I put my keys and purse down and began ripping into the packages opening the bigger one first. The dress was a dark taupe color that had a halter neck with a ruched thigh on one side. I already loved it, it was simple, yet still sultry. The smaller package had a pair of cutout leather sandal heels that were embellished with crystal details.I knew it wouldn’t be long before Lucas would arrive so I quickly ran into my room and took a quick bath not wanting to worry about having to dry and straighten my hair. After I bathed I dried off and put lotion on before pulling on a pair of thongs and a strapless bra. Starting on my makeup I went for a smokey eye look using glittery gold to bring out some color My blush and lipstick were a simple nudish pink color that made the wh
As we pulled up someone was waiting outside to take Lucas’s car. Walking inside Lucas guided me toward the VIP stairs before stopping. “Do you want to go upstairs or stay down here for a while?”I honestly didn’t want to be upstairs without him. I didn’t belong up there and would stick out like a sore thumb. “I’ll stay down here for a bit if it’s ok. If I decide to go upstairs will I be able to get in?”Lucas nodded as he pulled my face to his kissing me, “every one of my guards knows who you are, they will let you in. If you need anything tell him”, he pointed to the guard at the VIP entrance. Seeing Lucas point at him the guard looked at me and nodded. “His name is Dre. If he tells you to do something it’s coming from me so listen to him ok.”I nodded looking up at him, “ok. Just don’t be gone long.”He nodded leaning down kissing me again, “don&r
Lucas had lead me upstairs to his room sitting me down before going to run water for me a bath. I still wasn't quite sure what to think about him. I had so many questions, but as much as I wanted to run from him it was him who I wanted to run to. He had left me alone to bathe, I guess he understood I needed time to myself. I had no doubts that he was waiting outside the door for me.I closed my eyes letting the hot water soak into my skin, he had put some kind of oil in the water that smelled of lotus flowers and cedar. I only knew the smell because I had read the bottle that he had left out but the stuff made my skin soft. It didn’t hurt that he had turned the jets on for me.Sighing I wondered if I could accept him for who he was. I wasn't even sure if I even needed to stress about him. He hadn’t made any commitment to me, I mean all I was to him was....hell I didn’t even know. How could I decide what to do when I didn’t even know how he felt
It had been a month since Chloe came into our lives. Lucas had done good on his promise and had been spending a majority of time home with us. He would still make an appearance once a week at the club. David was helping out with the Dom situation so Lucas had been working a lot from home.I couldn’t ask for Chloe to be a better baby, she hardly ever cried and if she did she was just letting you know a she was hungry, or because she was wet. She even slept for a good stretch of time at night. That little girl had her daddy wrapped around her tiny little fingers. I loved watching him with her. His whole demeanor changed when he held her.Things were still the same with my parents. I had given up on them ever coming around. I knew they blamed Lucas for Cody’s disappearance. Even if I straight up confessed to murdering Cody they would turn it around on him. I wished things could have been different. I wished that mom and dad would be understanding for the sake
Taylor POVOpening my eyes I realized I must have fallen asleep in the recliner. Looking at my watch I saw it was just after midnight. Going to get up I felt horrible and debated on how bad I really needed to pee. Lucas was at the club and wouldn’t be home till sometime early in the morning. Closing my eyes I grabbed onto the arms of the chair to help host me up when I felt a sharp contraction hit. Oh shit I thought, I was only 36 weeks and at my appointment earlier in the week I wasn’t even dilated.Shaking my head I forced myself up thinking maybe I was tripping, maybe it was something I ate. Getting up I wobbled my way to the bathroom flipping on the lights before I quickly did my business and washed my hands. Heading back to the living room I grabbed my phone before going upstairs to the baby’s room to make sure the diaper bag and overnight bag wasn't still on the floor. I had told Lucas to put them in the trunk of his car and I guess he finally l
Lucas POVClosing my eyes I leaned back in my chair trying to drown my thoughts with scotch. I felt the weight of the world on my shoulders and no matter how much I shoved back at it, it just came down harder. I had a huge weakness now, a weakness that my enemies were determined to try and use against me. Taylor, Taylor and our baby to be exact.I knew she was probably upstairs still semi mad at me but I couldn’t focus on that right now. I was determined to strike back at every person who threatened us. To show them I hadn’t grown soft. If anything I had become more cold hearted. Taylor had no idea what I was up to when I left her, she had no clue the things I had done the last couple of months. She had no idea that even now I had the cop that snuck into our house tied up in one of my safe houses.Sighing I took a sip of my drink wishing David would hurry up and call. I had a clean up crew out tonight taking care of some loose ends. Normally I would
I sat with my arms crossed glaring at Lucas. He had found out pretty quickly that the two guys from earlier had indeed been cops but that one just happened to be a dirty cop. I had sat and listened as he spat orders out about bringing this guy in but not killing him he wanted answers. Well damn it I wanted answers too. I was more than a little put out at him and he didn’t seem to be noticing.It seemed like hours later before our house was silent again. The house had been bugged, the alarm system had been hacked, everything brought back my question of how. How had Lucas let this happen? He had enemies and right now I wasn’t sure if I could even trust his men. Everyone was a suspect in my eyes.“You hungry?” Lucas asked looking up from his phone. I shrugged which brought an automatic sigh from him, “Taylor baby you need to eat. I can go get something, or we can go out.”I rolled my eyes at him, “you can do what you want b
Sitting at the bar I looked up angrily at the clock on the stove. It was after 10 and I had yet to hear a word back from Lucas. Both my calls and my text remained unanswered. Part of me feared he had gone missing again but the other half of me knew he was still dealing with whoever had rushed him out of the house.I had finally gotten hungry enough to cook but was lazy so I settled for a grilled cheese sandwich. Taking a bite I dropped it back down aggravated at the whole situation. Was this what my life would become, a lot of nights left wondering where he was or what he was doing? I knew I couldn’t really complain, I knew who he was, I knew what he was. Hell, I willingly stepped into this new lifestyle.Even though I had known better I tried to call my Mom, the phone went straight to voicemail. I left a brief message telling her I heard Cody was still missing and if she needed anything to call. Part of me knew she wouldn’t but at least I had tried. I got
I sat on the edge of the bed watching an angry Lucas slide into a fresh white button-up shirt. We had just made it in the doors when David called him back telling him there had been some “changes.” I didn’t know what the change were but I knew it had pissed him the hell off. Any and all plans of messing around before he left went out the window.Looking up at him I sighed, “how long do you think you’ll be gone?”Lucas shrugged not answering me. Frowning up at him I shook my head, “why can’t this meeting wait? We just got home.”Turning to look at me Lucas sighed, “Taylor you know I don’t want to go but this is important. I have to get things set up so I can lay low when Chloe gets here for a few months without things falling all apart.I rolled my eyes, “I thought that’s what David is for.”Lucas shot me a look, “Taylor.”I knew I was aggravating
As we left the cottage I couldn’t help but be sad. I loved our new house but there was just something about the small cottage that just seemed...I don’t know cozy. It was like me and Lucas actually got to know each other better. We bonded and not just in sex. We had laid in the bed doing nothing but talking one night. He had told me things I had never known about him, things that opened my eyes as to why Lucas Blake was Lucas Blake.As much as I wanted to hide in our cottage Lucas had things to deal with back in the city. The police had been to the nightclub looking for him and although they hadn’t called he knew from experience it was better to go to them first. His carefree demeanor had already changed, it changed the minute we pulled out of the cottage’s driveway.I still had no idea what being his wife would entail. He had already set up appointments to add me to several of his bank accounts and holdings. I had told him he didn’t have
Looking out of the limousine window I wondered where in the world Lucas was taking us. I couldn’t believe that I was now Mrs. Lucas Blake. We only stuck around after the ceremony long enough to take pictures. David, Jack, and Taliah had been the only ones allowed to visit with us before we left.Ever since David had been shot something had been off about him. Today however was a total change. He gave Lucas a hard time about being tied down and joked with me about how it wasn’t too late to change my mind.Feeling Lucas grab my hand I looked over at him and smiled. “So are you going to tell me where we are going now?”Lucas shrugged, “somewhere off the beaten path. Nowhere as nice as I would want to take you but I didn’t want to risk flying with you so far along.”I rolled my eyes, “I can fly, you act like I’m due tomorrow.” Laughing I squeezed his hand, “I’m sure it will be amazing.&rd
As I looked at my reflection in the mirror I felt anything but excited and happy. Today was my wedding day and I felt alone. I hadn’t seen Lucas since last night and now here I was dressed in my beautiful wedding gown alone waiting for our ceremony to begin. Sure I had my stylist do my hair and makeup and she talked to me the entire time but it wasn’t like I had my family here. I had reached out to my aunts and cousins but they had all made up some excuse as to why they couldn’t come. I’m sure they didn’t want to make my mom or Dad mad but I still had hoped someone would be able to make it.Rubbing my belly I sighed, I would have preferred to have waited till after the baby was born to get married but Lucas was dead set on us being married before Chloe arrived. Hearing a knock on the door I jumped, we still had almost 20 minutes before the ceremony started and I was already completely dressed. Maybe it was the wedding planner checking to make sur