Circle of Deception

by Skye, M.

  While pondering his future, Aiden found his way out to the parking lot to find the rest of the guys. When he located Alex, he stopped and chuckled at the sight. There he was clutching Meg like he was never going to see her again, with Allison wrapped around both of their legs. It was a touching little scene that made Aiden happy and jealous at the same time. He wanted exactly what they had.

  “I’m going to miss you tonight, both of you,” Alex said and smiled at Meg and Allison.

  “I’m going to miss you too daddy.”

  “Baby girl, I think Marisol is waiting for you. Why don’t you tell your mommy goodnight and join her and Cienna.”

  “Yes daddy, I love you. Goodnight mommy,” Allison exclaimed and bound over to join the pair.

  “Smooth move getting rid of our daughter, but why?” Meg asked knowingly.

  “I sent her away because I didn’t want our little girl to hear all the things I want to do to you on our honeymoon,” he said and smiled suggestively.

  “You’re so bad, but do tell.” As he began to go into detail, she felt her cheeks grow flushed and tried to stifle her excitement. She was trying not to lose it right then and there. He knew exactly what he was doing to her and the look in his eyes said he was pleased with himself.

  When he finally released her from his grip, she found it hard to stand on her own. When he noticed her toppling, he reached out to steady her with a huge smile on his face. “You can’t go falling on me sweetheart, not with my baby in there,” he said and stroked her belly. She was finally beginning to show and he was thrilled. When he first noticed it, he proclaimed her to be the sexiest woman alive and then took her to bed, where he proceeded to show her how happy he was.

  After gazing at her lovingly for a few minutes, Alex walked Meg over to Gio’s SUV and stood there watching as they drove away. As far as he was concerned, tomorrow could not come soon enough. All he wanted was to be with his little family, but he knew he would regret it if he skipped out on the night his brothers had planned for him. He was feeling a sense of nostalgia when he thought about all the poker nights of the past. They were always eventful and someone always lost a fortune, most of the time it was Matt.

  “Now that the womenfolk are gone, it’s time we men get to our own event,” Aiden said jokingly to the guys who were still lingering around in the parking lot. They had a few of Alex’s friends from work and a few of his college friends joining them for the party. It was set to be a night to remember.

  As they all began to board the cars, Alex insisted that Emilio ride with him. They hadn’t seen each other since the discovery that Meg was not his real daughter and he wanted to talk with him about a few things. Emilio graciously agreed, because he too had some things he wished to discuss with Alex.

  The car ride was quiet until Alex finally broke the silence with a something that had been plaguing him. “I know you love the girls all the same, but I want to let you know that Meg was feeling like you might not see her the way you used to. I told her it was ridiculous and that you had always known and still treated her like your own.”

  “I have loved that sweet soul ever since I laid eyes on her. She was only a few months old when I came into her life. So tiny and helpless, she depended on us for everything. I made the decision to be her father and there has never been a day where I regretted that choice,” Emilio responded emotionally. Alex was satisfied with his response and let the conversation drop in place of a new one.

  “So how much do you think the guys are going to lose to us tonight?”

  “Oh, quite a bit,” Emilio replied smugly when he remembered the entertainment. “Matter of fact, how about you stop me off here at the bank to withdraw some money from the ATM.”

  Alex eyed him suspiciously when he cursed the machine for not giving out smaller bills. When he marched inside the bank to bust up the hundred dollar bills he further heightened his suspicions. He had a sneaking suspicion what it was all about, but quickly dismissed it when he thought about the fact that his father-in-law would be there.

  ***

  When they arrived at the inn, they saw Gio standing on the lawn with his hands on his hips tapping his foot. He was going to make sure the wedding went off without a hitch, starting with keeping Alex and Meg apart. He was a firm believer in the bad luck superstition and was going to be sure to cut all access until tomorrow.

  “Son, just what are you doing?” Emilio asked in an amused tone when he saw the serious look on Gio’s face.

  “I’m making sure lover boy here doesn’t try to sneak a peek of Meg before the ceremony,” he responded without moving from his position. “Consider me her official watchdog.”

  Alex couldn’t help but to laugh at the sight of Gio being all protective. “It’s cool, I’m not going to try anything funny. This day is as important to me as it is to her,” Alex conceded and walked towards their entrance.

  The inn was set up to where the two suites were on opposite ends and they both had side doors you could use to enter. Meg had one suite and Alex had the other while the other guests had the rooms in between. Gio made sure to secure the room right next to Meg’s just in case she needed anything during the night.

  Once inside the room, Alex sat his bags down and flopped on the bed, but not for long. Before he could close his eyes and exhale, Matt rushed in with Aiden close on his heels with a shot glass in his hand. “Bottoms up for the dead man walking,” Matt said teasingly.

  “Could I possibly get my things situated before you start in?” Alex asked knowingly.

  “Hell no. It’s your bachelor party, and it’s time to kick it off,” Aiden said, and pulled him off the bed.

  “Okay I give up,” Alex said and tossed the shot back. By this time, half the party was in the hallway cheering him on.

  Emilio surprised them all by pulling out a box of Cuban cigars and passing them around once they finally made it to the card table. In less than twenty minutes, the party was in full swing, music and all. Matt was gritting through his teeth because he had lost the last two hands when his phone rang.

  The loud music and chatter from the other men caused him to leave the table to receive his call. To his delight, it was Cienna calling to wish him a good night. He quickly ended his call after making cute little kissing noises into the phone. As he made his way back to the guys, he stumbled upon something that made him smile brighter. The dancers had arrived.

  Before entering the room, he took his phone back out and called Aiden to put on some theme music. Once the music was on, Matt ushered the women inside; he heard howling from most of the guys, but when he looked inside and saw Alex’s face, he almost passed out from laughter. The poor guy looked mortified.

  The women were having a similar experience on the other end of the inn. Gio and Maddie had stunned Meg and the other ladies by hiring dancers as well, but unlike Alex, she was eating it up. Marco had the foresight to get her some singles and she was slipping them in the dancer’s underwear.

  The shocking part was when one of the dancers reached for her and lifted her to rest on his hips. Her wild behavior shocked and amused the ladies beyond belief. Everyone was thoroughly impressed. They were worried that she might be uncomfortable, but she was right at home being tossed around by the gorgeous stripper.

  The parties both lasted for a few more hours after the dancers were gone. Meg was the first to tire out and headed to her room. While on the other end, Alex was wide awake.

  He was far too wound up to sleep. He, Aiden and Matt were still sitting at the table when his cell rang. When he saw that it was Meg, he almost flew out of his seat to answer the call.

  “Hi baby. How was your party?” he asked sweetly.

  “It was great. I got to dance with half naked men,” she said teasingly.

  “That sounds interesting, but I must admit I’m jealous. I’m not going to get to act out my fantasies with you, but some random guy gets to flash his junk in your face,” he said, feigning anger.

  “Don’t you
play coy with me Mr., I know you had women down there.”

  “I did, but neither one of them compares to you. My bed is going to feel pretty empty without you,” he said sincerely.

  “Mine too; I don’t think I’ll get any sleep tonight. I’m too nervous.”

  “Why are you nervous?” he asked.

  Meg sighed before beginning. “I don’t want you to just be marrying me because I’m pregnant. So much has happened and I don’t want you to do this because you feel obligated. We could be a couple without having to be married.” Alex was stunned that she felt that way. Since she came back into his life, all he could dream about was making her his wife.

  “Baby, I think you just have cold feet. Can you sit down for me?” When she took her seat on the bed, she told him, and he began to speak again. “I love you so much. Even if you weren’t having my baby, I would still want to marry you because of who you are. I don’t want to be just a couple. I want you to be my wife, so you better just get used to it.”

  His beautiful words put her mind at ease and she found herself relaxing with her eyes closed. “Did you fall asleep on me Angel Face?” he asked after a few moments of silence.

  “I’m still here; I was just allowing myself to daydream about you.”

  “I hope it’s a sexy dream,” he said and chuckled.

  “It always is,” she said while stifling a yawn. “Well, I think we should both get some rest.”

  “Go to bed and dream of me,” he said and kissed the phone.

  “I love you,” she said and hung up. Only he could shatter her fears in a matter of minutes and she knew that marrying him would be the best decision she ever made. As she allowed herself to drift into a sexy dream, he ended his night with the boys and took refuge in his room.

  All was still in the house as everyone found their way to their sleeping arrangements. Gio had done a thorough check of the hallway and Meg’s suite before turning in. To his delight, she was fast asleep with a huge smile on her face. He didn’t know what she was dreaming about, but whatever it was he knew it was good.

  True to her word, Meg had gone to sleep and dreamed of Alex. It was a steamy and erotic dream that had her fisting the sheets. From the time he entered her side door, up until her powerful release, it all felt so real. She was writhing around in her bed when the next steamy dream began.

  Once again, he entered her side door. Then ever so gently, he caressed her face and stared at her lovingly. Next, he leaned down to give her a gentle kiss that moved from her lips down to her neck. The dream was getting so intense and when he moved his hands to her center, she began to tremble.

  When she heard her name whispered against her burning flesh, her eyes flew open. To her amazement, it was not a dream at all. He was really there doing the most sinful things to her. “Baby, what are you doing? It’s bad luck,” she said and covered her face.

  “You sounded like you needed me, and I definitely need you,” he said and smiled down at her.

  “Okay, just a quickie and then you have to go before Gio wakes up and skins you alive,” she said and giggled.

  “We don’t do quickies, and you have to promise not to scream too loud,” he said and kissed her gently.

  When she silently agreed, he let his hands roam her body. She must have been in a giving mood because before he could worship her with his tongue, she flipped him over and took possession of his growing erection. She began with her hand, and then quickly replaced it with her mouth, sending him into a dazed state. He had never been so ready to burst and he knew he had to stop her.

  Before she could send him over the edge, he flipped her over and pinned her arms down. “Sweetheart, you are going to kill me. I need you right now,” he said and kissed her neck.

  “Then take me.”

  “He didn’t need much more of an invitation; with that being said, he released her arms and positioned himself to enter her.

  The moment he joined them was completely orgasmic and he lost himself in the rhythm that they knew all too well. She was very responsive; she met each of his thrusts with equal vigor pushing him closer and closer to the edge. His pace was steady and with each thrust, he fell deeper and deeper into her warm recesses.

  The encounter was so heated; he didn’t want it to end. He knew she wasn’t trying to, but a low moan escaped her lips causing him to muffle her with his mouth. Things had gotten so intense that he thrust into her so deeply she let out a gasp in his mouth. He knew she was nearing her climax when she raked her nails down his back, leaving red whelps marking their trail.

  She was trying so hard to contain her excitement, but when he took possession of her nipple, she moaned his name loudly. At that point he didn’t care anymore, he loved hearing her express herself when they made love. “Baby, I love it when you scream my name. You make me want to say inside you forever,” he whispered in her ear, causing her to explode.

  After feeling her orgasm, Alex wished he could do it all over again. He felt her still shivering beneath him, but he couldn’t stop himself. Instead, he placed his hands under her hips and thrust deeper inside her causing her to clutch him tighter. Before he knew it, they were making love wildly.

  With her legs hoisted over his shoulders, he held her to him with shaky hands. He was so close that one more movement would send him into the stars, and she made it by shifting her hips to accept everything he had to offer. His release was powerful and caused her to grace him with another orgasm that left them both breathless. She was all prepared to kick him out when he grabbed her and pulled her to his chest.

  “You have to go. It’s bad luck, and Gio is going to kill you if we don’t get our beauty rest,” she said and rubbed her belly.

  “I’m not leaving until you fall asleep. Isn’t that right baby?” he said against her stomach. “Tell mommy, she can’t kick daddy out until she closes those beautiful brown eyes.”

  With that being said, she laid back and closed her eyes. It didn’t take her long to find comfort in his arms and fall into a deep slumber. He knew he should get up and leave, but he didn’t have the heart to abandon her when she looked so peaceful. So instead of leaving the minute she fell asleep, he watched her sleep for about an hour and then slipped out after kissing her on the forehead.

  He didn’t care what they had to say, he knew there could never be any luck bad enough to keep him from marrying her. She was his entire life, the mother of his children, and in a few hours, she would be his forever. Everything was finally falling into place, and soon she would be Mrs. Hanover.

  Chapter 13

  Dreams Come True

  Alex was feeling like he was on top of the world. His wedding day had finally arrived and he couldn’t wait to see his beautiful bride. Although he had seen her a few hours earlier, he missed her like crazy. Those few hours away from her were like torture. He was going crazy with anticipation, and Aiden and Matt were standing off to the side watching him with amused looks as he got dressed.

  “Are you nervous?” Matt asked jokingly.

  “I’m anxious. I need to see her.”

  “From the looks of things, you already have,” Aiden said, while pointing out the fresh set of scratches on Alex’s back.

  “Yes I saw her, but I had to sneak out like a common thief.”

  “So you mean to tell me that while we were sleeping alone, you were out getting laid?” Matt asked with a hint of jealousy in his voice.

  “She sounded nervous when she called, I needed to reassure her.” Matt was satisfied with his response and stepped out to strike up a compromise. “Where is he off to in such a hurry?” Alex asked while watching him leave the room.

  “I have no idea, but tell me about this call. Is she thinking of backing out?” Aiden asked, sounding concerned.

  “It was just cold feet. She just needed to know that I would be marrying her with or without the baby on the way. Hell the baby is just a bonus.”

  Aiden smiled, but he still felt the need to check things out. Not only for
Alex, but for himself as well. He had some big things to discuss with Emily. Before Aiden could make his grand escape, Matt came trucking back in the room with a big surprise in tow. When Alex saw it, his eyes lit up, and he dropped to his knees in front of Melissa, who had Allison in her lap.

  “Mom! I thought they said you weren’t cleared for the drive,” he exclaimed and reached for her hand.

  “Granny flew in with a big plane,” Allison said with animation in her voice.

  “I’m so happy you're here,” he exclaimed and hugged them both.

  “Now you know I couldn’t miss my son’s big day. I’m so happy for you, and you look handsome.”

  “Thank you mom, but how did all this happen?” Alex asked still flabbergasted by her arrival.

  “Emilio. He arranged all this after you helped him get out of his plans. He wanted everything to be as special for you as it would be for Meg,” she responded.

  While Alex got caught up with Melissa, Aiden slipped out and Allison watched, looking less than enthused. “Princess, why do you look like you're ready to bolt?” Alex asked knowingly. He knew she was ready to get to Meg’s dressing room. All she had talked about was helping her get ready for the wedding.

  “I’m ready to see mommy,” she replied, and sent him into a fit of laughter.

  “What’s so funny?” she asked sounding annoyed.

  “Nothing baby, daddy is ready to see mommy too. Do you think you can do me a favor when you go?” When she said yes with excitement, he pulled her off to the side and handed her two items, a small box and a cream-colored envelope.

  She looked at him before walking out, and offered him a big smile and said, “You look happy Daddy”.

  “This is the happiest day of daddy’s life,” he responded and blew her a kiss.

  ***

  “I’m freaking out! How did I ever let you talk me into this Gio? It’s too soon,” Meg exclaimed loudly. Gio knew she was a wreck, but she was starting to wear on his nerves.