Club Thrive: Vendetta (The Club Thrive Series Book 2)

by Alison Mello

  “Me too, baby.” Shane squeezes my leg. I smile at him and he adds, “I want you to know I’m proud of you. You did an amazing job with your sister’s party. Other than her attack, it was a total success and we even managed to take care of the situation in a quiet manner that will keep Club Thrive a safe place to party.”

  “Thanks, Shane.” He pulls up to the hospital’s valet parking, we jump out, and he grabs the ticket the man hands him. We run in to see my parents already there waiting to see my sister.

  Chapter 20

  Shane

  It’s been two weeks since the party at the club, and we’re so happy that things have gone back to normal. Blade spent a couple of days in the hospital, and is now back in jail recovering from the butcher job Kara did on his dick. We discovered that he was waiting in the alley, and Kara didn’t just happen to stumble in that direction; she was helped. Through police questioning, we found out that he had paid Evelyn to help him figure out what was going on with Katie. She was instructed to drug either of the girls and get them to the back of the club. Kara happened to be easier, so that’s who she drugged. When Kara went into the ladies’ room, she placed her drink on the sink and that’s when Evelyn slipped the drug into her glass. Kara happened to down the rest of her drink when she got out of the stall. While she washed her hands, the liquid drug had already started to kick in. Evelyn then helped her toward the back of the club. The second she walked out the door, Blade was on her. What Blade hadn’t counted on was Cooper teaching Kara self-defense over the last few weeks. Kara’s training kicked in and she managed to fight him off long enough for help to arrive. She eventually pulled the knife her father gave her and slammed it into his groin multiple times. He finally dropped and curled up in pain. She stabbed him like five times, doing serious damage to his cock and nuts. The doctor told us we’ll never have to worry about him raping anyone again.

  Evelyn has been arrested as well. From what we heard, she sobbed and cried that she needed the money. He not only paid her to drug one of the girls, but he paid her to feed him information too. That’s how he knew Katie was at the club, and that Katie had gone into the office. She told Blade where and when to be there. In the end, she pleaded guilty because she needed the money for her son. Cooper told us that her kid will live with his grandmother until she’s released from jail. Since both she and Blade pled guilty, we won’t have to see the inside of a courtroom and we won’t have to fear either of them for a very long time.

  We laugh about it now, but poor Kara was a bit shaken up after it all happened. Her father continues to brag about how he taught Kara how to defend herself and it’s a good thing he did. We were all spending so much time paying attention to Katie because the guy kept focusing on her, we figured he would go after her first.

  I grab a suitcase from the closet, and I get busy packing clothes for both Katie and I. She doesn’t know it yet, but I’ve taken the weekend off to go away with her. We’re leaving as soon as she gets home from work. Since the party, things have picked up at the club. We’re booking tons of parties and Logan couldn’t be happier. He told me to take the weekend off on him, because I’d soon be putting in a lot of hours managing the parties we’re booking. He also informed me I can hire an assistant manager when I get back. I’ve also had to arrange for the cleaning crew to be in daily instead of only the nights we’re open. The bartenders are thrilled to be getting more hours, and we’re hiring more bouncers to ensure the club stays safe.

  I’m just about done packing, just need a few things from the bathroom and we’re set. I’m really excited for this weekend. I’ve rented a beach house for the weekend and from what I’ve seen, the place is going to be gorgeous. I can’t wait for her to see it. I’m so glad Logan gave me this idea and I can’t wait to get there. I’ve packed a cooler so we can eat in the car during our two-hour ride.

  “Shane, I’m home,” Katie shouts as she walks through the door. I can hear her heels on the hardwood floors as she walks through the house.

  “I’m in the bedroom, baby.”

  She walks in just as I’m closing our suitcase. She looks hot as hell with her hair pinned up in a neat bun. She’s wearing this lavender button-down shirt that reveals her gorgeous figure, and a pencil skirt that’s fitted just enough to show she has a great ass. “What are you doing?” she asks as I look her up and down, practically drooling over her body.

  “Packing,” I respond like it’s a silly question.

  “Well I can see that. Is it something I did?” she asks with a smile.

  I laugh and say, “No, get changed. We’re going away for the weekend.”

  “Really? Where are you taking me?”

  “How does a villa on the beach sound?” I wrap my arms around her tiny waist, pressing my body to hers, smiling down into her beautiful hazel eyes.

  “It sounds perfect. I love the beach.” She smiles up at me, and I lower my lips to hers.

  “Good, get changed so we can go. We have a bit of a drive, and they know we’re checking in late.”

  ***

  I pull my truck into the driveway for our villa. The place is huge. I look over to see Katie’s eyes go wide. The place is literally on the beach. The driveway runs parallel to the beach, and the back door leads out to the sand. We both jump out of the truck. I grab our suitcase and lead the way to the door, unlocking the place. On the counter is a note.

  Welcome to The Villa!

  I hope you enjoy your stay and you find everything to your liking. Everything has been set up as requested. If you have any questions, please give us a call.

  The staff of The Villa

  “What does that mean? Everything has been set up?” She narrows her eyes. “What are you up to?”

  I shrug. “I planned a romantic weekend for two. That’s all.” I pick her up and spin her in the air. “I love you so much.” She rewards me with her beautiful giggle. “Come on, let’s check the rest of this place out.” The kitchen we’ve walked into is state of the art with high end appliances. Off the kitchen is a huge living room with a gorgeous fireplace. The floors are a light hardwood with an area rug in the middle. We both wander down the hall, looking in different directions. We pass a beautiful nautical-themed half bath. There’s a decent-sized bedroom on one side of the hall, and on the other is the master bedroom. We walk in to find it set up in a beautiful pale green. It has a sliding glass door that leads to the beach. There’s a huge king-sized bed in the middle of the room with more pillows than you can imagine stacked all over it. Katie has wandered off to check out the master bathroom. “Holy shit,” she calls out from the bathroom.

  “What’s wrong?” I ask, running in to find a shocked Katie staring at the biggest bathroom I’ve ever seen. It has a huge jet tub in the corner, with a dual head shower in the opposite corner. The tub is big enough to fit four people.

  “Want to try the tub out?” She wiggles her brows at me.

  “Trust me, we will play in the tub, but right now I have something else planned.” Taking her hand, I lead her back through the house. We step out onto the huge deck lined with chairs and loungers.

  As I expected, there are two chairs out on the beach set up for us with a fire pit that has a fire already going. I had arranged for the fire to be set upon our arrival.

  We kick off our shoes and walk down the beach to the waiting chairs. There’s also a cooler packed with an open bottle of wine, strawberries, cheeses, and crackers. All courtesy of the staff here at The Villa. This is surprise number one for Katie.

  I pour us each a glass of wine and we clink glasses. “To a quiet, romantic weekend for two.” We sip our wine, which is delicious. Katie pulls out our snacks and feeds me a strawberry, then takes one for herself. “Yummy,” she moans, handing me a piece of cheese stacked on top of a cracker. We both sit back relaxing, eating, and watching the water roll up on the shore. The sound of the waves crashing onto the shore is so relaxing and the way the moon glares off the water is just an amazing site.

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nbsp; Katie links her fingers with mine. “I love you so much, Shane. Thank you. This is a perfect way to spend the weekend.”

  “I would say this is a perfect start to the weekend. I have much more in mind. For starters.” I pull her down onto the blanket that’s been set up next to our chairs. “I plan on making sweet love to you over and over again,” I tell her looking into her eyes.

  “Well, maybe we should take our party inside…” But before she can say any more my mouth crashes down onto hers. Her hands go to my hair, and she moans into my mouth.

  Hovering on top of her with her hair fanned out on the blanket and the glow from the roaring fire lighting up her face, I look into her eyes. “You’re so beautiful.”

  She smiles at my compliment. “You’re pretty handsome yourself.” She giggles.

  I smile as I drop down and press my lips to hers, this time in a much gentler kiss. She licks my lips begging for entry, and I open to her. Our tongues meet, dancing together in a passionate kiss. My hand slowly travels the length of her body to her hardened nipples. I knead her breast and roll her nipple between my fingers, causing her to moan into my mouth. She glides her hand down my back to my ass. She gives it a squeeze, pressing my cock into her side. Breaking the kiss, I pepper kisses over her jaw to her ear, where I glide my teeth along her earlobe before I lick my way down her neck to the top of her maxi dress. Slipping my hand into the top of her dress, I pop her breast out and kiss her nipple before suckling on it.

  “Shane, we should move inside,” Katie moans.

  “Or I can make love to you on the beach.” I slip my hand up her dress and into her thong. She whimpers as I roll my thumb over her clit. I look up to find her biting her lip in hopes of stifling her moans. It makes me chuckle as I slip two fingers deep inside of her, curling them, hitting that perfect spot that’ll quickly send her over the edge. She starts moving her hips as I finger-fuck her. “Come on, baby, tell me how good I make you feel.” She closes her eyes, panting as her orgasm takes over her body. She’s shaking and quivering as I continue curling my fingers deep inside of her.

  “Fuck, Shane,” she moans, trying to keep her voice down.

  My smile grows. “Now I think we can move inside.”

  She giggles. “Time for round two?”

  My brows shoot up. “Two, three, and four. I told you I plan on making love to you all weekend.”

  Climbing off of her, I put out the fire and scoop her up off the blanket, carrying her back to the house and straight to the bedroom, where I plan to make love to her all night long.

  Chapter 21

  Shane

  It’s early morning, and I’m lying in bed watching Katie sleep. Today is our last day at the beach house. We’re heading back this afternoon so we can meet up with her parents for dinner and then head home to get settled for work tomorrow. I have a lot to do at the club before our usual Monday night dinner and Katie will be going back to the office. Although Logan is still her main client, she’s taken on some others as well.

  Katie has a slight smile on her face as she sleeps. She looks beautiful with the sun glowing against her flawless tanned skin. We spent most of yesterday lounging around on the beach. We soaked up some rays and enjoyed the warm ocean water. It really has been the perfect weekend.

  I want to finish it off by making my girl breakfast in bed. I slip out as quietly as I can and head into the kitchen to start cooking. I’m going to keep it simple because I don’t want to wake her, and I want to make love to her one last time before we have to pack up and head back. A smile spreads across my face as I come up with an idea. I go straight to the fridge and begin pulling out everything I need for our little treat.

  With everything loaded up onto a tray, I make my way back down the hall and place the food on the nightstand. Thankfully she’s sleeping completely naked, because I’m about to have some fun. Plucking one of the cut-up strawberries from the bowl, I gently rub it over her nipple, causing it to perk up. She doesn’t move or make a sound, so I pop the strawberry in my mouth and grab another one repeating the process to the other nipple. Again, it perks up, but she says nothing. This time, before popping it in my mouth, I rub some of its juices down the valley between her breasts to her stomach, leaving it in her belly button.

  Her nipples are hard but she’s still not moving, other than the soft rise and fall of her chest from her relaxed breathing. It’s time to kick things up a notch. Grabbing the spoon from the container on the nightstand, I smear vanilla yogurt on her hardened nipples. She whimpers and moans when I replace the cold spoon with the warmth of my mouth. I’m rolling my tongue over her nipple as I suck on it, causing it to harden more. Now she’s awake. Trailing yogurt down her stomach to the strawberry, I follow with my tongue, lapping it up until I reach her belly button where the strawberry is resting. I eat it off of her as I look up into her beautiful eyes. I continue licking and kissing every inch of her flat stomach, devouring her like it’s my last meal. It’s time to get to my favorite part of this dish, her delicious little pussy.

  Grabbing two strawberries, I plop one in her mouth. “This was supposed to be your breakfast in bed, but it appears I’m doing all the eating.” She swallows her strawberry and giggles as I wiggle my brows. Lowering myself, I rub the tip of the strawberry against her clit, the cold causes her to suck in a sharp breath. I quickly remove the cold strawberry and again replace it with my warm tongue, lapping up her juices. She’s soaked for me, already. “Mmmm, you taste mighty fine this morning.”

  I glance up to find her eyes are closed and she’s biting her lip. She looks so sexy it makes me smile. Parting her folds, I continue feasting on her. She’s pinned down from the weight of my arms, and I know it’s killing her not being able to move. She tastes so good and I know she’s about to come, but I’m not ready yet. I give her a small break, blowing on her clit. She whimpers in protest but says nothing, knowing it will only delay her orgasm further. Beginning at the inside of her thigh, I kiss, nibble, and lick my way back to her beautiful pussy. Slipping my tongue deep inside her, I slowly start fucking her with it. She’s fighting to grind her hips into me, but I’m holding her still. I want total control of this orgasm and she’s trying to take that away from me.

  I begin to slowly rub my thumb over her clit, working her back up. She’s getting close again, I can feel it. Pressing a bit harder with my thumb, I work my tongue a bit faster and deeper. She’s panting and moaning, telling me she’s on the brink. I want to taste her delicious juices. I roll her nub a bit harder and faster sending her into a shattering orgasm. She’s screaming my name while her juices flow onto my tongue. I continue rolling her nub as she rides out her earth-shattering orgasm. “Holy fuck,” she pants.

  “I need to be inside you.” Without hesitation, I slide my entire length balls deep inside her tight pussy. She feels so damn good. “I love you so much, Katie Marie,” I whisper into her ear.

  I slowly slide my cock in and out of her. She moans. “I love you too.” I gradually pick up my pace, working her back up. Her eyes close as she takes in the pleasure.

  “Open those beautiful eyes for me, love.” She opens them and smiles up at me. “I want to look into your eyes when your next orgasm spirals through your beautiful body.” She bites her lip and wraps her legs around my waist.

  “Shane,” she screams, and her legs tightening around my waist as her orgasm takes over. She starts to close her eyes, but they fly back open. I love how my name rolls off her tongue when I’m making love to her. I bury myself deep inside her one last time, emptying all I have into her.

  Rolling off of her, I grab the tray and place it on her other side. She sits up a bit, and I start feeding her bits of the breakfast I’ve brought her. “Thank you for an amazing weekend. I wish it didn’t have to end.”

  “Well it’s not quite over yet.”

  She looks at her watch. “Yeah, but we leave in about three hours to head home.” She shrugs. “And then it’s back to reality.” I scoop some yogurt into
her mouth before rolling over to grab her last surprise.

  “Yeah, but I have one more surprise for you that I’m hoping will make this trip even more special.”

  “Oh yeah?” she questions before taking a bite of the fruit salad I made. When she looks back over, I’m sitting next to her on the bed.

  “Katie, my love, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me and I can say with the utmost certainty that there’s no other person on this earth I want to be with. I can’t imagine my life without you in it. Please tell me you will be by my side forever as my wife?” I open the box I’m holding, and a lone tear trickles down her cheek.

  “Shane,” she says, exhaling the breath she’d been holding, but she says nothing more.

  “Is that a yes?” I’m now a bundle of nerves because I have no idea what’s going through her head.

  “Yes. Oh my God, yes, I’ll marry you.” I slip the platinum band onto her finger as she stares at it.

  “It’s beautiful. Thank you so much.”

  “I’m glad you like it. I designed it myself,” I tell her, nervous she wouldn’t like it.

  “I love it,” she stares down at the ring. It has three diamonds, the center one just a bit larger than the two on either side.

  Slipping my fingers into her hair, I pull her toward me until our lips meet. “No, thank you. You just made me the happiest man alive.”

  ***

  Katie

  We’re on our way home from our amazing weekend away. Shane made plans for us to go to my parents’ for our weekly dinner. I’m sure he was hoping that I would say yes so we would have something to celebrate. “Do you know what kind of wedding you want?” Shane asks me.

  “Well, I hadn’t really thought about it, but since you proposed at the beach, how do you feel about a beach wedding?