Boxed Set: The Billionaire’s Desire Complete Collection (Books 1-3 and Bonus Books 1 and 2) (Submitting to the Billionaire) (17 page)

            My body completely stiffened as I grabbed his hand and stopped him.  "If you move that hand one more inch, I will break every one of your fingers!"  I quietly spat out the angry words as I did not want to make a scene.  My words must have caught Ethan off guard because he relaxed his grip on me.  The moment he did, I pushed away from him.  "We're done here."

            As I turned to walk off of the dance floor, I was relieved to see Joshua but his piercing eyes were shooting me an accusatory look.  I walked up to him and Ethan was trailing right behind me.

            "Joshua, dear cousin, your companion is an excellent dancer."  He lowered his voice and taunted Joshua with his next words.  "She really knows how to move that sexy body."

            Joshua's face turned beet red with anger.  I whipped my head around, staring daggers at Ethan.  Joshua jumped in to speak before I had a chance, his eyes ablaze.  "You are still the snake you have always been.  You're lucky we’re at my mother's birthday party or…”

            "Or what?  You would hit me, beat me up?  I'd like to see you try."  He snickered as if it was impossible.

            "I would wax the floor with that smug face of yours."  Joshua spat out the words through clenched teeth.

            The two men stared at each other like caged animals.  I decided to step in.  "This is not the place for this!" I hissed in a low voice.  The stern tone seemed to snap them out of their testosterone induced standoff.  "Ethan, just go.  Go find Vivienne."  He was visibly shocked when I mentioned her name. 
Yes, I know something is going on there.
 He didn't question my knowing look.  He just sauntered off.

            Joshua turned his fiery gaze toward me.

            "I told you not to encourage him Sarah!"  He tried to remain composed as the veins in his neck strained to be free.  I turned to him with an apologetic look and was going to try to explain that it was Ethan who was inappropriate with me, when I heard someone tap a microphone.

            "Attention!  Attention everyone!"  I heard Jake's voice.  "I would like to ask my brother to come join me on stage."  It was near the end of the night so I assumed they were going to give a speech to Bunny.

            Joshua looked torn between reprimanding me and going to fulfill his familial obligation.  I could see the angst on his face as he started to walk away.  "I'll be back."  His gruff tone left no doubt that he was serious.

            "Ah, here he is."  Joshua joined Jake on stage at the front of the room.  "We would like to thank everyone for coming tonight to celebrate our beautiful mother’s birthday."

            I could see Joshua trying to compose himself as he sought me out in the crowd and prepared to speak.  He looked a bit distracted but was able to pull it together in time for his portion of their speech.  As they continued speaking, I felt a hand on my waist.  I quickly turned to see Ethan at my side.

            "Go away Ethan."  I was getting bored with his antics.

            "I didn't want to be rude and not say goodbye before I left."  His fingers grazed my backside and I immediately lashed out.  I reached behind my back and grabbed his hand giving his wrist hard twist.  He quickly snatched it away, chuckling as he shook his wrist.  "Fiery, I like that!"  His warm breath in my ear did nothing but make me want Joshua by my side.  I rolled my eyes at him, ignoring him.

            "Oh, you think you're too good for me?  That you're better than me?"  His tone turned nasty.

            I held his gaze and gave him a withering look.  "That's the difference between you and me Ethan.  I don't think I'm better than anyone."  I turned my attention back to Joshua up on stage only to see his icy stare fixed on me. 
Great.

           
"Hmmm, he's watching you like a hawk.  You must have cast a spell on him."  He ran a finger down my bare shoulder and I flinched away from him.  I turned to see Joshua glaring right at us and chills ran down my body.

            "I will bid you adieu for now my sweet.  Until we meet again."  He then leaned in close and planted a quick kiss on my cheek, just as Joshua and Jake finished their speech.

            Joshua strode toward me, his face like stone as he held my elbow and steered me through the crowd.  "You should say goodnight to mother."  His voice was firm and I didn't protest.  I just allowed him to guide me across the room toward Bunny.

            "Bunny, I wanted to come say goodnight.  Your party was wonderful.  I hope you had a nice birthday."  I did my best to give her a genuine smile as the knots were tightening in my stomach.

            "I had a wonderful birthday dear.  Thank you so much for being here."  Bunny gave me a hug and smile as she said goodnight.

            Joshua kissed his mother goodnight and then turned his icy gaze on me.  "Let's go."

CHAPTER 8

            He walked out of the ballroom, down a long hall and then outside.  I walked behind him not daring to speak, wondering where we were going.  We walked to the guesthouse that was on the opposite side of the property.  Joshua unlocked the door and as soon as we stepped inside he locked it behind us.

            He turned to face me and I definitely saw hurt in his eyes which then quickly turned to desire.  He reached out to caress my cheek as he entwined his fingers in my hair and slowly pulled me to him for a sensual kiss.  He did nothing but kiss me for a full minute.  My arms reached up around his neck as I let out a soft moan. 
This is so perfect.  You are so perfect.
  His hand trailed along my neck down over my shoulder to my hand where we intertwined fingers.  Joshua brought our hands behind his back and slowly let go as my hand stayed around his waist.  His lips lightly trailed along my neck as both of his hands moved down over my hips.  He turned me around, unzipped my dress and it fell to the floor and I stepped out of it.  I stood there wearing nothing but a thong, thigh high stockings and heels.  No bra with the strapless dress tonight.

            I felt Joshua behind me and he let out a soft groan as his hands came around and cupped my breasts.  He pressed his body against me and I could feel his hard length through the fabric of his pants in between my cheeks.  His lips pressed against my neck as I leaned back against him.  I was basking in my bliss when he suddenly spun me around and pressed me against the wall.  Fire flickered across his eyes. 
Why is he suddenly upset?

            "Did you enjoy having Ethan's hands touching your body?"  He ground out the words as his fingers lightly pinched my nipples.  The sensation sent tingles shooting throughout my body and I could feel the wetness between my legs soaking my panties.

            "No sir."

            His hand slid between my thighs and his fingers grazed the outside of my panties.  My breath caught as he traced the edge of my panties between my legs.

            "Spread your legs."  The words were not a request.  I widened my stance and he slipped a finger inside my panties lightly rubbing my clit.  My belly tightened as I grab his arms and let out a loud moan.

            "Did you like his hands on your ass?"  He pulled off my panties and I quickly stepped out of them.  His fingers began to probe my core and I could not stand still.

            "No sir."  The words struggled to get out as my body quivered at his touch, my breath now coming in pants.

            "I am the only man allowed to have you.  No other man can touch you, do you understand?"  His fingers delved in between my folds and a finger pressed inside my tender opening.  My body quaked as it reveled in the sensation provoked by his fingers.

            "Yes, I understand."  I could barely speak as I tried to catch my breath, my fingers now digging into his arms as I struggled to remain standing.  He slid another finger inside me, manipulating my inner walls.  I bucked against his fingers, my body writhing against the wall.

            "Yes, what?"  He murmured the words as he leaned in closer to me.

            "Yes, sir."  My body began to pulse as I felt the beginnings of the waves of pleasure.

            "Don't ever forget it."  His thumb rubbed my aching bud, quickly increasing pressure and frequency.  I could no longer hold back as my orgasm started to make its way to the surface.

            "Look at me, Sarah."  His voice was filled with passion.  I locked eyes with him, lust brimming over.  His thumb rubbed my swollen bud faster as his fingers stroked my inner walls.  "Come for me."  His deep sexy voice coupled with his deft fingers put me over the edge.  My orgasm flew to the surface, my body shuddering uncontrollably.  I clutched his arms as I cried out, and the energy was sucked from my body.  I fell limp against Joshua, thankful the wall was there to help hold me up as I tried to catch my breath.

            Joshua leaned in to kiss me and then pulled back and looked at me.  His eyes searched mine, the familiar longing clearly visible.  "You are so fucking sexy."  I pulled him to me covering his mouth with a scorching kiss.  I wrapped my arms around his neck, my fingers combing through his beautiful, thick hair. 
I don't want this to end.

            He put one hand under each butt cheek and lifted me up as I wrapped my legs tightly around his waist.  He walked me to the bedroom and laid me down on the bed.  He quickly took off his clothes and climbed on top of me.  His chiseled frame was perfection.  His touch, rougher now, had a sense of urgency and need.  His hands ran over my breasts squeezing them, before sliding down my hips and underneath me to my buttocks.  I lifted my hips off the bed giving him better access.  A soft groan escaped his lips as he squeezed my full globes.  He leaned down to whisper in my ear and his deep, husky voice sent chills down my spine.

            "Turn over."

            I did as I was told and my stomach fluttered uncontrollably in anticipation of the pleasure I was about to experience.  Joshua started lightly kissing down my back. 
I know where this is going. Oh yeah.
  I let out a soft moan as he kissed one cheek and then the other.  "You drive me crazy."  He muttered the words as his hands kneaded my backside.  My inner thighs were moist with my own juices.  I heard the drawer of the bureau open.  He must have planned on us being here.  I figured he was getting the condom ready for our backdoor play.  I heard the squirt of the lube but I didn't hear the condom wrapper.  I felt a hard rubber object slide down the crease before rubbing around the small puckered hole.  Joshua slowly pushed it inside and I moaned at the sensation of the sensitive skin being slowly spread apart.  The object stretched me, slowly moving deeper into me.  Joshua pressed it in at a snail's pace, being careful not to hurt me.  The pressure it created was surprisingly erotic.  My body was responding in ways I hadn't thought possible.  Small moans constantly escaped my lips.  Finally, the object was all the way in and Joshua slowly turned me over.

            "You like that, don't you?"  His sexy eyes smoldered as they roamed over my body.

            I nodded eagerly as I slowly writhed on the bed.

            "Open your legs for me."  His sultry tone caused the butterflies to flutter uncontrollably in my stomach.  My wetness trickled down my inner thighs as my core was aching to be filled.  I trembled with desire as I spread my legs open.  Joshua slid his hands underneath my ass as his face dipped down, his tongue licking my sensitive folds and tender opening.  He flicked his tongue over my hard bud and then flattened his tongue rubbing back and forth with increasing pressure.  I was unable to remain still as my body squirmed under his touch.  He turned the butt plug slightly and my body tensed at the increased pleasure.  I glanced down and noticed his hard member was nearly tapping his lower stomach.  I pulled him toward me and reached out to wrap my hand around his throbbing member.  My tongue rolled over the bulbous tip and down his rigid length.  I ran my tongue back up to the tip and sucked him into my mouth.  Joshua's hands were now on my head, his fingers gripping my hair.  I took him all the way in, the tip tickling the back of my throat and I heard his breath catch.  I gently cupped his balls as my mouth and tongue continued to pleasure him, my head bobbing up and down.  His body stiffened as he let out a loud groan and he quickly pushed me away, his member leaving my mouth with a soft popping sound.

            Joshua reached down and pulled me beneath him, the movement reminding me of the plug’s presence inside me.  He spread my legs with his thigh as his lips covered mine in a searing kiss, his hand coming down to crush my breast.  I wrapped my arms around him, fingers combing through his thick hair.  His hard, thick member pressed against my aching core, parting the folds.  I pushed back against him, wrapping my legs around him, taking him in deeper.  The butt plug created a delicious pressure against my inner back walls, sending titillating sensations throughout my body.  He slowly moved in and out of me, gradually moving faster.  He rolled my nipple between his thumb and forefinger, gradually pinching harder, his thrusts faster now.  My fingers dug into his shoulders as he pounded me into the mattress.  I clenched my thighs around him, moaning loudly as he hammered into me over and over.  I raked my nails down his back as the sensation of the pressure from the butt plug together with the glorious pounding I was receiving stirred the beginning of my orgasm.

            Joshua grazed his lips along my ear.  "I want to feel you come."  His deep gravelly voice was infused with passion and was the catalyst that pushed me over the edge.  My orgasm rocketed to the surface, and I let out a loud cry as my body erupted with sensation.  I bucked wildly against him, as my body shuddered uncontrollably.  I collapsed onto the bed and he removed the plug and laced his fingers through mine as I panted for air.  He continued to thrust harder, faster, deeper inside me until he grunted and let out a loud groan.  His body shuddered on top of me as he came.  He stayed on top of me for a minute before rolling off of me and collapsing beside me on the bed.  I was in a complete state of bliss.  My body had never experienced such erotic and sensual sensations all at once before. 
I liked the toy we used.

           
I was lying on my back and turned my head sideways to look at him. 
You are so beautiful.  I don't want this to ever end.
  We laid there in silence for a few minutes.

            He turned to look at me, his eyes crinkled in the corners as he smiled at me.  His smile fell softly as a more serious look came across his face.  He reached out to smooth the hair out of my eyes.  "Sweet Sarah.  You are so beautiful."  Butterflies fluttered everywhere.  He turned on his side and propped himself up on his elbow, head resting in his hand and looked at me.  He hesitated before he spoke.  "Did you enjoy yourself here this week?"

            I turned on my side to face him and smiled.  "I did.  I really did." 

            He hesitated again before speaking and looked down at the mattress before searching my eyes.  "I want to apologize for my behavior regarding Ethan.  I should not have blamed you."

            I was completely shocked. 
You're actually apologizing to me?
  Shock turned to appreciation as I realized what it must have taken for him to do that.  "Thank you for that."

            "So, did you enjoy your time with mother in the gallery?"

            "I did.  She is such a lovely woman Joshua, and it was so nice to meet someone who shares the same love of art that I do.  Thank you for introducing me to her."

            Appreciation swept across his eyes when I thanked him. 

            "She really likes you Sarah, and that's saying a lot.  Mother has not liked one woman I've ever introduced to her.  Not that I have brought home many women to meet her.  But you're the only one she has liked.  I knew there was something special about you the first time I saw you on the train."

            I blushed at the compliment.  I loved the sweet, gentle side he had.

            "You and Jake seemed to get along pretty well also."

            "Jake is a sweetheart.  I hope he finds the love he deserves."

            "You think Jake is a ‘sweetheart’ as you call him, but there is another side to Jake.  He is nice to you because he likes you.  You haven't hurt him in any way.  But he has a different edge to him.  After Lauren broke his heart, Jake built a wall of steel around his heart to protect himself from ever being hurt again.  I know you have encouraged him to go find her and normally, I would tend to agree with you.  But I'm not so sure it's a good idea."

            I was concerned now.  "Why not?"

            "He might play games with her heart.  You know, hurt her the way she hurt him.  She is the reason he hasn't had a good relationship since they broke up.  He doesn't really show it, but he's very bitter."