by James, Jade
Chapter Four
Jack couldn’t stop the anger from rushing like lava through his veins. The realization that she could be hurt at any moment slammed into him with such force, he was sure if the sick bastard were standing in front of him, he’d kill him with his bare hands. Jack and John had walked in on the last part of their conversation, just as Isabel explained why she would be moving.
Isabel swallowed as she took her gaze from his and looked at John. “The calls stopped for months but began again about a week ago. I asked Ariel to keep it a secret because I didn’t want you to worry.” Her gaze shifted once more, flickering back to Jack. “I realize I should have moved. But this helpless feeling is horrible. I’m looking over my shoulder all the time, while the son of a bitch probably went back to what he considered his normal life. I’ll be apartment hunting tomorrow.”
The rage seemed to settle in the pit of his stomach, and he found himself clenching his teeth hard as he breathed deeply, hoping a few seconds would calm him. More than likely her phone stalker was the same person who’d attacked her. It was too much of a coincidence, and his gut instantly told him he was correct on this one. Jack would make sure she was safe. “You’ll be staying with me.” The words had left his mouth before he thought it through. Hell, he didn’t regret them. He was a man who was sure about what he wanted, and if he desired something bad enough, Jack would do anything to get it.
Isabel shook her head. “Jack, I hardly know you.”
She might not know him well, but he would rectify that. Still, some part of her had to know she would always be safe with him—otherwise, she wouldn’t have sent him her fantasy. He was sure John had spoken to her about him, or at the very least, her sister had. “John knows exactly who I am. Isabel, we haven’t spent enough time together, but I’ll be correcting that, starting today.”
Her cheeks turned a delightful pink, and the anger he felt simmered down at the knowledge she would ultimately be staying with him. Jack assessed her from head to toe, and a shard of hunger had his cock stirring. She looked beautiful, dressed in a miniskirt, heels, and shirt. She wore her hair loose, and Jack could imagine gripping the strands as he pumped his dick into her mouth. Shit! He needed to get Isabel out of here before John and Ariel noticed exactly the effect she had on him.
She licked her lips as she dropped her gaze to his crotch before lifting it back to his. She swallowed, then cleared her throat. “I think we’re all overreacting a bit. I think whoever is making the calls would have acted long before now if he ever intended to do anything.”
“Or he could be waiting till it’s the right time to do something worse to you.”
She tightened her lips at his remark.
“Jack’s right,” John replied. “This psycho is probably obsessed with you, and the fact he’s so fixated on you means he intends to make his move soon. You’re better off staying here or with Jack. Either one of us can protect you.”
Ariel enveloped her in a hug. “Please, Isabel. Let John or Jack help you.”
Isabel blew out a breath. “Okay,” she whispered. “I’ll let them help me.”
Jack wouldn’t back down when it came to her protection. “If you guys don’t mind, and if it’s okay with Isabel, we’ll skip the barbecue and discuss this in a more private setting.”
Ariel pulled away from Isabel as John nodded. “Anything you need from us,” John stated, “please let us know. And of course, Jack, the team is at your disposal.”
“I’ll call you tomorrow,” Isabel said before John and Ariel stepped from the room.
Once Jack was alone with her, the surge of lust returned full force. He gritted his teeth as his cock hardened. He closed the door to John’s office, then turned and walked close to her. “I’m not going to let anything happen to you.” He growled the words and made sure she heard the determination in his voice. He’d get the son of a bitch. But for now, he needed a taste of her before he went insane with hunger.
Jack wrapped an arm around her waist, then hauled her against him and bent his head. He took her in a bruising kiss. His teeth nipped at her bottom lip until she opened for him. He pushed his tongue in, tasting her, and he wanted nothing more than to fall to his knees and take her pussy the same way he was taking her mouth. She moaned—a fierce, needy sound as she pressed her body even closer to him—and she swayed, rubbing herself against him. She tasted sweet, and he savored her flavor as he silently hoped he’d get to do this every day. Again, he was surprised at his reaction to her. There was no denying it; Isabel was quickly coming to mean more to him.
He felt the softness of her breasts cushioned on his chest, and he reined back the need to strip her of her clothing and fuck her against the wall. He broke the kiss and watched her dazed look as she opened her eyes. Her lips were soft and wet, and he almost leaned in to take her once more. Instead, he grabbed her hand and pulled her to the door. “Let’s get out of here.”
Chapter Five
Isabel sat in the restaurant, sipping her wine as she watched Jack give the waitress their food orders. She was starved, but not for food. And she’d been inches away from begging him to fuck her in John’s office. Her reaction to Jack blew her away, but then again, how could any woman not react to him in a primal way? Even now, thirty minutes since he’d kissed her senseless, her clit was still pulsing, and she wanted him like she’d never wanted any man before.
A daring little fantasy began to form in her mind, and she easily envisioned herself opening her legs as he slid to his knees, then brought his lips to her core, right here in front of everyone. Oh God, how utterly delicious would that be? She almost moaned at the thought, could perfectly imagine how his tongue would feel on her cunt. He called to her in such an elemental sense, and it unnerved her.
“I’d pay a good amount of money to know what’s running around in your pretty head at this very minute.” He leaned back in his seat and then took a sip of his drink.
His words forced her out of her thoughts. She smiled at the yearning in his tone. Before they got down to pleasantries, there were a few things they needed to discuss first. “Hold that thought, Jack. I think we need to get some things squared away.”
“I agree. Like the fact I’ll be staying at your place tonight. Or better yet, pack a bag; you can stay at mine until we catch whoever is harassing you.”
The expression on his face told her there would be no room for arguing in this case, and she didn’t know how she felt about it. It had been five years since her parents had passed away, and since then Isabel had only Ariel to depend on. Having a man look after her was completely different from what she was used to.
Still, she wished he had issued the invite under different circumstances. “Jack, I think this is unnecessary. It’s all just an annoyance.” She said the words, though a part of her thought her attacker and stalker were one and the same, and she shouldn’t take any chances with her life.
“Your well-being is one point I’ll never fight with you on, baby. When it comes to your safety, there is no room for error. Wherever you want to stay, I’ll be there also.”
She heard the fierceness in his words. It set her emotions afire, and she couldn’t even pretend to be angry at his audacity. It was strange to trust him, even though this was only the second time she’d been around him. But she believed he would protect her. And John and Ariel believed in him completely.
“Okay. I can stay at your place until I find a new place to live, which will likely be very soon.”
“Or you can stay at my place for as long as you need to,” he countered.
“Not so fast. Staying with you is temporary. I’m still going apartment hunting tomorrow.”
He placed his drink on the table. “It won’t change anything. I have every intention of guarding you, no matter where you are.”
“You’ve made that more than clear. But I have to ask why?” She really did want to know why he suddenly wanted to be involved in every aspect of her life. Yes, the chemistry was there, b
ut many men today would quickly fuck the woman they were attracted to and then just leave. No strings, no promises. “I haven’t heard from you in a month. I understand your closeness to John, but getting mixed up in my mess would be the last thing anyone would want to do.”
He slid closer to her, the booth-style seats, making it easier to be near each other. “I wanted more than to contact you. And the decision to wait had more to do with me devoting most of the first few weeks here to Capture Inc. Making the move from California to New York was a big one. Once I was situated and had learned the basic maneuverings of the company, I had every intention of calling you.”
This close, he was breathtaking. He leaned toward her, and she moved the rest of the way, stopped when she was mere centimeters from his lips. She inhaled his scent. It was a clean, masculine smell, and she barely restrained herself from tasting his flesh. Now was the perfect time to bring up her application for a ménage and what he thought of it. Oh, she could wait until he brought it up, but that would mean more time wasted.
She fought the need to close her eyes and simply relished his nearness. “So what did you think about my submission to your company?” She moved back and stared into his eyes.
He arched a brow, and a smile tilted his lips. “Your fantasy ménage was quite a pleasant shock.”
“How so?”
“Well, for one, it was the last thing I expected from you. It was a very enticingly hot surprise. I noticed you sent it after I’d called you. Why?”
“I was working on the application before you called, and I wanted to use Capture Inc., to make my intentions clear to you. I couldn’t help but think, ever since the reception, we had unfinished business, so I simply wrote down a fantasy I’ve dreamed about a few times and added you as the leading star.” She felt the red heat of a blush crawl up her neck, and looked away for a moment. She’d never revealed anything that personal to anyone before. It was a bit disconcerting, and she was definitely jittery waiting for his response.
Jack reached up and held her chin, then turned her to face him. He brushed his lips softly against hers, and just as she opened her mouth to explore and taste him further, he pulled back. “Just so we’re crystal clear. I’m hungry for the taste of you and have dreamed numerous ways to pleasure you since we first met. I have no problem bringing a third into our bedroom, because nothing would excite me more than to see you experience such pleasure that you’d combust in ecstasy. But when all is said and done, you’ll be mine, Isabel. I want to pursue you in a way that frightens even an old soldier like me.” He smiled. “But you are special, and I’m not giving up.”
She grinned, his words causing the lust she felt for him to burn hotter. “Just so we’re clear, I don’t want you to give up.” She snuggled closer to him. “I have a surprise for you,” she whispered. Even though her nerves were like shifting butterflies, now was the perfect time to wow him.
She pulled back just as the waiter brought their meals. Jack haphazardly thanked him, and then turned to her.
His lips curled into a sexy grin. “Do I get to open it now?”
“I’ll open it for you,” she whispered as she spread her legs and silently thanked whoever chose to put floor-length cloth covers on the tables. She smiled, delighted at how crazy in lust he would be in just seconds. She was so damp, the heavy heat of need swirled deep within her, and her clit throbbed heavily now. She grabbed his hand, and he allowed her to easily maneuver it as she placed it on the inside of her thigh. She raised her gaze to his. His eyes had darkened in arousal, and she pushed his hand upward. She was panting now, struggling to maintain control. She let go of his wrist and grasped the table, hoping by holding it, she would manage to seize the rational side of herself that said an orgasm in a public place, though extremely tempting, was a crazy idea.
But then he slid his hand the rest of the way, and she heard him inhale harshly. His thumb brushed her clit, and the control she clung to flew right out the window. She whimpered as she slightly arched her hips so he could press his finger tighter against her.
“Oh baby,” he growled into her ear. “Crotchless panties on your sweet, bare pussy. This has got to be the hottest gift I’ve ever received.” He rubbed her in a circular motion, and she was melting, her cream flowing heavier now. She couldn’t catch her breath as he moved his finger in quicker. He was going to make her see stars, and she was already holding fast on the edge of ecstasy.
And suddenly he pulled back, stopping completely.
She licked her lips, confusion and despair threatening to overwhelm her. “Why did you stop?” Even as she whispered the question, she reminded herself they were in public, and that was probably what had him pulling back.
“The next time you come, it’s going to be in my mouth.” He followed up the statement with a slow lick of his finger, the one covered in her juices.
Hearing those words, watching how he sucked the cream off his digit, then groaned, she completely melted into one fiery puddle of desire. How could she even respond to a statement like that? Jack grabbed her hand and placed it on his crotch. She gasped, tracing the outline of his rigid, large flesh.
She signaled the waiter and cleared her throat. “If you can wrap this food up, we’ll be taking it to go.”
* * * *
He watched her as she walked into the apartment with a tall man accompanying her. Tonight was the night; he was going to make his move.
He’d even bought a bottle of champagne to celebrate their coming together. But now as he saw her, he was sickened at the sight of her acting like a whore. His hand tightened around the handle of his knife. Who in the hell did she think he was? He didn’t move till a half hour later, when she and her lover left with a carry-on in her hand. She belonged to him, and now she must be reminded once again she was his.
Chapter Six
Jack gritted his teeth against the yearning to pounce on her, rip away her clothing, and fuck her till they both sated their hunger for each other. He dropped her overnight bag on the floor of his living room, while she placed the food containers on his coffee table. Jack grabbed her hand and steered her into his bedroom. The sweet, clean flavor of her was still in his mouth, and he was hungry for more. He was starved for her. His dick throbbed viciously, and he could almost taste the anticipation rushing through his body.
He pulled his shirt over his head and tossed it behind him. “Take off your clothes.” He didn’t dare remove his jeans for fear of rushing them. This time he would go as slow as he could, and his pants served as a temporary barrier. He needed to savor every minute he spent with her.
Her eyelids fluttered as her hands flew to the side zipper of her skirt. He watched as she torturously took her time, peeling the clothes from her body, giving him little glimpses of her naked flesh. Until finally she was standing nude in front of him. He examined her from head to toe, and she had to be the most beautiful woman he’d ever seen. Her breasts were perfectly sized for his hands, the nipples deep red in color. Her hips flared out, and he could easily imagine holding her as he fed her his cock. And when he dropped his gaze to the spot he wanted to taste so desperately—her nude cunt—he felt his control dissipate. The fact that she was hairless made his blood boil, and he knew she’d feel every lick strongly because she was bare.
Heaven help him, but he didn’t think he was going to last. “Get on the bed,” he ordered. She obeyed immediately, sitting down, and her acquiescence sent a thrill of fire through him. He fell to his knees, then spread her legs wide open. He slid his hands underneath her ass, squeezing the flesh there as his shoulders forced her legs even wider apart.
“Jack,” she moaned as she arched toward him. His gut clenched at the way she said his name, as if she wanted him more than air itself. The aching need for her tightened every muscle in his body. His breath came out fast, and he leaned forward and then inhaled her scent. His dick was as solid as a rock, and he could feel his cum seeping through the slit.
“Do you have any idea how hard
and deep I want to fuck you? How much I’ve thought of you this past month?” Before she could even answer his questions, Jack brushed his tongue against her clit. Her pretty bare pussy gushed with cream, the sweet juices descending downward. He swirled his tongue on the lips of her pussy, then delved deep into her, spearing her sweet hole. A whimper erupted from her as she tangled her fingers in his hair. He closed his eyes, savoring the slight tartness mixed with sweetness sliding down his throat. She was perfection to him.
“Oh, Jack. I can’t take it.” She murmured the words breathlessly as her hand pushed at his scalp. He brushed his goatee against her clit, and she lifted her hips from the bed, screaming his name. But he continued eating her, wanting to taste her cum desperately. She trembled, her body quivering, and he held on to her even tighter.
She was a drug to him, a supercharged sexual high he couldn’t get enough of. He wasn’t sure if his heart was still beating, but he continued to eat her as if he couldn’t live without the taste. He felt the muscles in her legs contract as she whispered his name once more. “That’s it, baby…that’s it. Explode for me. You’re almost there.”
She was too sweet, melting in his mouth like sugar. He pressed his entire face into her cunt, angling his head for a tighter fit as his tongue rasped over the delicate bud. Her juices flowed quicker now, and he swallowed every drop, addicted to what only she could provide. He moved his tongue to her opening, flicking it back and forth, before surrounding her clit with his lips.
And he knew the precise moment she came. A rush of hot cum erupted from her, as a raw cry filled his ears. She flooded his mouth, and he just kept going, the burning hunger in him forcing him to take more of her. He didn’t know if he could ever pull his tongue out of her without dying to shove it back in. She gripped his hair tighter as surrounded the core of her with his lips, and he suckled her with greedy pulls.