Idolize (Dark Storm Book 1)

by Maggie Mundy

  Once they were in the car, the interrogation began.

  “He looks keen, Audrey. I think he definitely admires more than your paintings.”

  “I believe you’re right and I’m going to not waste time. I don’t know when I’ll get another offer. If he calls and takes me to dinner, I think I’ll put out, as you young girls say.”

  They all burst out laughing. “I wonder if he knows what he is taking on with you,” Cassi said.

  “Okay, Audrey, I think it’s time we had the safe sex talk with you,” Sasha said and giggled. “It’s not just about getting pregnant. You need to protect yourself. STDs in older people are increasing.”

  “My goodness. I never thought I’d have to consider condoms and health checks again after all these years, but you girls are right. When I was young we used to say, ‘It's not on, if it’s not on.’ It seems things haven’t changed.”

  They talked about what pictures Audrey would display, and she was also keen to advertise the picnics. They would sell special hand-printed napkins with her flower design on them so people could still get an Audrey Winters art piece at a decent price. She also said she would love to paint a new piece for the auction. Cassi dropped her back at the village and went to pick Tommy up from preschool. At least with it being within the gated community, she didn’t have to worry about photographers so much.

  Back at the house, she was amazed to see Declan home already. It was only five and he thought the filming was going to go on ’til late. She was getting used to the strange hours. He was smirking as he looked at her, and she knew he was up to something. He reached down beside the counter and grabbed a bag. She recognized the designer name on the side.

  “What’s going on?”

  “My plans for tonight have been changed. We can’t film and my agent and James want us to go to a party. This guy is interested in me being in his next movie and asked to meet me.”

  “I don’t need to go.” She could feel the panic rising as her hands went clammy.

  “I know you don’t want to do any of the party scenes, and I’m okay with that, but I’d like you to come with me. The outfit is a bribe, not a gift.” He stood in front of her with his puppy dog face and she knew she would say yes.

  “All right, but what about Tommy? Sasha’s going out tonight.”

  “I can look after him,” Jack said.

  “Okay, but he has to be in bed by seven-thirty at the latest.”

  Tommy gave Jack a high five and she was not sure what she’d agreed to. She took the bag and walked upstairs and placed it on the bed. She would go and shower as she couldn’t bring herself to see what he bought. As she got out of the shower, she glanced in the mirror. She was curvy with big boobs and a decent butt. Oh well, big butts were in, or so she had been told. She wrapped the towel around her as Declan walked in.

  “Damn, my timing is off that I come in when you’re all covered up.”

  He stood in front of her, undid the towel, and gazed at her naked body.

  “I swear you still have no idea what you do to me. My dick’s so hard right now. Just feel it.”

  She reached down and ran her hand down the length of his shaft straining against his jeans. She gave him a wicked smile as she kneeled down on the floor, unzipped his pants, and pulled them down over his hips.

  “We can’t have you feeling uncomfortable now, can we?”

  He placed his hand on her head and gently massaged her scalp as she took him into her mouth.

  “Fuck, woman. You’re the best. I don’t know what I did to deserve you.”

  She worked on him, moving back and forth, sucking hard as he pushed further into her. One of her hands cupped his balls, massaged just behind them, and played with his butt. She had done it before and knew it would drive him over the edge. Her other hand moved up and down his cock until she could hear his breathing get faster. She took him in as far as she could to surround him in the warmth of her mouth as he bucked against her. Then he shuddered in front of her. He emptied himself into her mouth and she swallowed. She loved to give this man pleasure, and she would never tire of it. When she stood up, he pulled her close.

  “Every time I think you can’t do something else to make me want you more, I’m wrong. I never want that mouth to be on anyone else's dick but mine. I’m going to be staying close to keep the guys’ hands off you.”

  “You’re going to be staying close. Period.”

  He bent down and took her right nipple in his mouth and she could feel herself heating up at the core as she always did when he touched her. When he moved away, he ran his thumb across her taut nipple.

  “When we get home, I’m going to spend a lot of time and devotion on your breasts and your pussy. I want to make you wet and hot. Then I’m going to make you come again and again just to say thank you.”

  “I look forward to it, though I think I’m wet and hot now. I think we need to get ready, unless you don’t want to go.”

  “Damn, but I need to go. James would kill me. He said you and I have been together two months and not made any public appearances. He feels we need to get this out of the way.”

  She went to the bedroom as he showered. The clothes she discovered were beautiful. A lovely, black pencil skirt fit perfectly with a pale-blue silk top that dipped low enough to show her cleavage without being too much. She was glad he had not gone overboard and bought her something too flashy. He had probably talked to Sasha first. She wanted to wear flat shoes, but decided tonight she would wear heels, but not too high. The idea of her wobbling while people took pictures was not a good one. It would be a good excuse to hold tight onto Declan’s arm, though. He came back out from the bathroom as she finished her makeup.

  She put the lipstick brush down and realized her hands were shaking. Declan came over and put his hands on her shoulders.

  “It’s going to be fine. I adore you, and everyone else will as well. They just won’t get to touch the parts I adore as much, which is a good thing.” He kissed her on the cheek and finished getting dressed.

  Jack whistled his appreciation as she walked downstairs and Tommy ran over, but she stopped him in time before he put his grubby fingers on her skirt.

  Well, this was it. If she really was going to have a future with Declan, she would have to get used to this. Over the past few months, she avoided going anywhere with him. No one seemed to notice her when she was on her own. She obviously didn’t have a memorable face, which was fine with her.

  They drove into town to one of the big restaurants and, as expected, there were photographers out in front. Connor drove and then came around to open the car door for them. The swell of people pushed forward and Connor did his best to keep them at bay. Cassi held on tight to Declan’s hand, even though her palm felt clammy. Her heart beat so fast she thought it would explode through her chest. It was scary how people wanted to get so close.

  Cameras went off in her face and Connor put his hands up to ward them off. She dreaded to think what the pictures would look like. They were shouting, and yet again she couldn’t believe the things she was being asked.

  “What does Gemma Desinni think of you two being together?”

  “Is it true you took drugs, Cassi?”

  With that, they were in the doors. That last comment had taken her aback.

  “How the hell do you ever get used to that?”

  Declan put his arm around her waist and whispered, “You use magic. You just don’t listen to them anymore, then they lose their power. The whole Gemma thing never existed either.” They walked into the restaurant and were guided to a table at the far side where at least ten other people were sitting. James she knew, and Declan’s agent, Sally. Three of the other faces were big names in L.A., and she tried to keep her chin off the table, thinking she was sitting down and eating with them.

  Declan introduced her and everyone was lovely. She thought they would be giving her the onceover, but they were too busy chatting. She sat down next to Kirsten Jones, who she knew f
rom big action blockbusters. Kirsten was small, but always played kick-ass women roles. A waiter poured a drink and Cassi took a gulp for courage.

  “So how come we haven’t met before? Has Declan been locking you away in a tower somewhere?” Kirsten asked.

  “No, he wanted me to go to a few things before, but I was a bit apprehensive.”

  “From the look that was on your face when you walked in, I would say you were shit scared. Don’t blame you. It takes some getting used to.”

  Cassi liked her already.

  “I hear you have a little boy. Mine is five. I can cope with them being stupid with me, but the one thing that gets me riled up is if they get in his face.”

  Over the next two hours, Cassi chatted about her business idea. Kirsten talked about movies, show schedules, and kids. The food was fantastic and Cassi reckoned she would look bigger in the photos on the way out.

  Kirsten gave her a hug. “I’m having a get together in a few weeks at my place. You and Declan should come.”

  As they walked toward the front door, Connor appeared again from reception, where he had been chatting with some of the other security guys. This time it wasn't so bad, as the valet brought the car around and they made their way through the crowd. One shout did surprise her again.

  “Declan, I love you. Let me have your baby.”

  When they got in the car, she looked at him.

  “How often does that proposition come up? The girl looked as if she was about fifteen years old.”

  “More than you think. I have to be careful. I always have someone around me at all times. Some of these young girls have very good imaginations.”

  They walked back into the house and Jack was sitting on the couch playing a game on the TV. She left the guys to chat as she went and checked on Tommy. He was fast asleep and her heart went out to her little boy. Declan came in and stood beside her, putting his arms around her waist.

  “Little rascal looks so cute now, but Jack said he was a little pest at bedtime.”

  The two of them walked back to their room. If they stayed together, she would love to have a child with Declan. He would make a wonderful father. So different from her past and Steve. Maybe one day she would be able to say it to him, but for now she just wanted him to touch her.

  She stood next to the bed and he lifted her silk top over her head. He bent his head to her neck and slowly swirled kisses, and her body started to melt.

  “Every time you touch me, I feel my insides go to Jell-O as if I lose all control and reason and just want you completely.”

  He didn’t speak, but pulled her close so she could feel the hardness of his erection pressing against her. When they came apart, she ran her fingers up inside his shirt and down his muscled chest to the belt on his pants, and yanked it loose. Then she unzipped his pants and slipped her hand inside to rub up and down the length of his dick through the fine material of his boxers. Her lips came to his and her tongue invaded his mouth with passion in the same way she wanted him to invade her body.

  His hands went around and unhooked her bra. She slipped it from her shoulders so it dropped between them. She stopped kissing him and turned around so he could undo her zip on her skirt as she kicked off her shoes. He kneeled behind her and pulled it down. He kissed her waist and sent little shivers through her body as he made his way down over her hip and then gently bit her butt. His hand came around the front and went between her legs. She was hot and her panties were already wet with need for him.

  “It turns me on that I do that to you.”

  He scooped her up and laid her on the bed. She gave him a coy look and put her hand up to stop him joining her. She was messing with an idea if he was willing to go along with it.

  “I want you to strip for me.”

  He raised an eyebrow and wagged a finger at her, but he didn’t look like he was going to say no.

  He pulled his cell from his pocket and put on some jazz music really low. Turning away from her, he wrapped his arms around himself moving them up and down his back. She giggled as his fingers grabbed the bottom of his shirt. He turned and winked at her. Then it was pulled off and flung across the room.

  He turned around and moved his hips from side to side, as he slowly undid the rest of his zip. She sat on the edge of the bed as he moved closer. He turned so his butt was before her. He slipped his pants down over his ass so they fell to the floor and he kicked them off. He turned back to her and she could see the bulge in his boxers and wanted them off. She indicated with her finger for him to come closer. When he did, she pulled them down so he was naked in all his glory before her. She didn’t think she would ever tire of looking at this man’s body.

  “You’re at an unfair advantage here as you still have clothes on.”

  “What, these skimpy little panties? Maybe someone could take them off with his teeth then.” She was glad after years of wearing plain underwear, that she could tease Declan with some lacy items. They never stayed on long though.

  “I’ll take that as an order.” He pushed her back on the bed and kneeled beside her legs. Leaning forward, he licked along the top of her panties and her body shivered in delight. He took the material in his teeth and pulled down one side and then the other. She lay back on the bed, enjoying every moment until they were gone. He moved between her legs and kissed from her navel down to her clit. Her body jerked as he flicked with his tongue and sent her over the edge. His hands pushed her legs even further apart so his fingers could enter her, causing her to groan. The tremors built fast, and she groaned her release. She could feel her body clamp around his fingers as he kept moving his tongue so little aftershocks went through her.

  He moved away and helped her up so her body was pressed against his. He kissed her hard on the mouth as his hand moved down her back and pulled her close. When the kiss finished, he got on the bed and leaned up against the bedhead and indicated for her to come over. She wanted him inside her, but two could play at this game. Instead, Cassi walked to the end of the bed and crawled up, pushing his legs apart so his magnificent dick was before her. Her hair draped across his abdomen as she took the head of his erection in her mouth and slowly moved back and forth. His hands were gripping the bed sheets. She moved her hand up and down his shaft as her tongue swirled around the head of his dick. She could feel his hips starting to buck as he touched her head.

  “Stop, Cassi. I want to be inside you.”

  She peered up and smiled at him. That was what she wanted as well. It was all she would ever want. She straddled him and he placed his hands on either side of her face and kissed her deeply. Could he sense how much she wanted him? Did she really need to say it out loud? When they broke apart, she rose and moved her hand between her legs so she could guide his cock into her. The minute he touched her opening, she yearned to have him in her completely. She didn’t wait as she descended on him until he was encased by her hot core.

  His mouth was on hers as she moved slowly up and down. Each time she came down on him, she circled her hips ever so slightly so the feeling of him inside was heightened. He moved his lips from hers and groaned.

  “You’re making me feel like nothing before. I love you so much.”

  His hands were on her hips as she moved, and she flung her head back as she called out her orgasm. His lips went to her neck and his tongue slowly circled below her ear, making her feel excited and mellow at the same time.

  When the pulsing stopped, she gazed into his eyes.

  “Are you ready?” He nodded. She moved faster and faster until he threw his head back and groaned as he bucked again and again, emptying himself into her. He breathed heavily and looked at her though lidded eyes. She had never thought she would achieve this closeness with someone.

  “I love you.” The words came out before she thought them. His reaction was not what she expected. There was a tear flowing down his cheek.

  He pulled her to his chest and whispered in her ear, “To give me your love is all I’ve ever want
ed. I’ll not let you down.”

  As they lay together afterward, she wanted to wallow in the glow of their love for each other. There was just a niggling thought at the back of her mind, saying this would not end well.

  Chapter Twelve

  Sasha got into panic mode as she dropped a tray of pastry shells on the floor. “Shit,” she yelled.

  Cassi needed to calm her down before she started to throw the food at the walls. “Okay, step away from the counter and get yourself a cold drink from the fridge.”

  Sasha stuck her tongue out, but did what she was told as Cassi cleaned up the mess on the floor.

  “So tell me again why we said we would do this? I wanted to do picnic baskets and now we’re providing the food for a function at one of L.A.’s top galleries.”

  “We are doing it because we were asked by Audrey. She shared one of our baskets with Tristin and he fell in love with your food. You should have messed it up, then he wouldn’t have wanted you to cater this afternoon. Now stop carrying on and tell me what else you want me to do.”

  Cassi studied what they had done so far. Most of the food was finished and packed up, ready to take to the gallery. They just needed to get more pastry shells in and cooked, and make the filling. There were only forty people coming so it would not be too crazy.

  “Audrey is so excited. I spoke to her earlier and she sounds ten years younger. I thought this would stress her out, but it seems to be having the opposite effect,” Cassi said.

  Sasha was back at the counter making more pastry. “I reckon she’s getting laid a lot. I have only myself to blame, because I put oysters in their picnic basket. I teased her and put a packet of condoms in there as well. I thought she would get mad, but said thanks instead. I think I revved them up too much. This last month she has been seeing him every other day.”

  “I think you’re right. I had coffee with Jean from the village the other day, and she says Audrey rarely comes back at night. Our little friend jumped in quick with both feet. I suppose if I were older, I wouldn’t be wasting my time either.”