Incineration (Heart of Stone) (41 page)

 “Wow” I said loudly “Your peaches are lovely and firm
Brooke” Me and Brooke both stared at the bathroom door as Mason snorted loudly
and then she turned to me with a woeful expression “The poor man” I nodded
“Yes, poor poor man” I agreed gravely.
That will teach him!!

We landed at Beziers Cap d’Agde a short while later
“France!” I declared, beaming widely “Wow, Mason. I don’t know what to say” I
giggled like a school girl and jumped into his arms, kissing him happily, hungrily
and very very passionately

“It’s only until Monday morning baby. And yes, I phoned work
for you but I have to be back in London for Monday afternoon. I just thought
you could do with a break. And I wanted you to myself before…well just for a
few days” he smiled timidly but I grinned again “God, I love you”

He cupped my face tenderly “Ava, I…I…” his eyes grew wet and
he swallowed heavily “Hey” I whispered “what’s wrong?” he bit his bottom lip
and looked lost “Mason?”

He blinked and shook his head, plastering a smile on his
face; one, I noticed that didn’t reach his eyes “Nothing Baby, ignore me” he
laughed nervously and grabbed my hand “Come on, I need to get you naked” he
gave me his Sex God grin and pulled me through the airport and into a waiting car.

“M. Fox, Miss Stone. Bienvenue chez France” Our driver
smiled politely and tipped his head “Merci” Mason said brightly and ushered me
into the car.

We drove in silence whilst I took in the beautiful and
stunning scenery and before long we pulled into a gravel driveway in front of a
large rustic chateau. I gasped at its simple beauty “Mason, it’s fabulous” I
breathed as my door opened and I climbed out.

It was built from old stone and the front of it was covered
with masses of sweeping green ivy and climbing roses.

Masons arms settled around my waist and he planted a small
warm kiss on the nape of my neck “It blends into the background against your
beauty Ava” he breathed, and his lips kissed their way up my neck and against
my ear, his hot breath whispering against my skin “I’m gonna take you in every
single room Ava. I’m going to make love to you until we both collapse with
exhaustion and then I’m going to have you again” I closed my eyes and moaned at
his words.

A slight cough informed us that the driver had finished
carting our bags in; the bags that Mason had secretly packed this morning while
I was sleeping. Mason turned to him and scowled “Wait” he barked and the driver
tipped his head and took a step backwards.

Mason turned his attention back to me and slowly turned me
to face him “You’re mine Ava” he whispered as his lips crashed down on mine in
a forceful and demanding kiss.

He suddenly pulled away and I gasped for a breath as his
eyes bore into me “Mine” he whispered again as he turned and walked towards the
driver. What the hell was that all about? I was used to Mason’s possessive
words but something this time seemed different. My heart was pounding at the
intensity of his words and a little thought bounced into my head.
Kade!!!
I closed my eyes and tried desperately to slow my rapid heartbeat.

When I opened them Mason was stood by the door to the
chateau, a smile on his face and a gleam in his eye “Come on Baby” he held out
his hand and I walked over to him, searching his face for answers but saw
nothing.

Back to his usual self he led me through the house as we
uncovered each room and my excitement rose at the authentic décor of the
furnishings and design.

“It’s so beautiful” I said as we were sat at an iron garden
table on the large sun terrace facing what seemed like miles and miles of
greenery and fauna. The sun was sparkling off the surface of a small but
adequate pool and the sheer tranquillity and serenity of the view had us mellow
and quiet.

 Mason had opened a bottle of wine and plated some cheese
and meats along with a large baguette and we both tucked in as we sat in
comfortable silence. I turned to look at Mason who seemed lost somewhere in his
head “You Okay?” I asked quietly, tipping my head to the side. He sighed
heavily and looked at me but didn’t say anything and nodded his head, smiling
softly.

I needed to get him out of his moodiness so I stood and took
a step towards him. He looked up at me, squinting at the bright sun situated
behind me and I slowly raised my hands to my t-shirt and grasping the hem,
slowly lifted it over my head.

I remained still and silent as I saw the colour of his eyes
change, from his usual grey to near black. His chest heaved in a sure sign that
I had his attention. I reached behind me and slipped the small zip of my skirt
and let it pool around my ankles and I was now stood in my baby blue bra and
thong.

His breaths were getting harsher and he held my eyes, boring
into my soul as I reached around and unhooked my bra and slowly peeled it away
from me.

He still held my eyes but a small curl had lifted his lip
and his hands were fisted on his thighs, a sign he was struggling to keep his
composure. I turned around to face the pool so my back was to him, slipped my
fingers in the edge of my thongs and swept them inch by inch down my legs,
bending at the waist as I took them off. I heard a deep groan from Mason as I
slipped them off my ankles, now fully naked and fully bent over.

I stood back up and turned to see him now stood, sweeping
his own shirt over his head. I watched him as he popped the button on his jeans
and slowly lowered the zip as he looked at me “I am gonna fuck you raw Ava” he
growled and I smiled wickedly “I was hoping so” I told him and he pushed his
shorts down with his jeans and stood out of them. He was stood gloriously naked
and hard and a harsh breath escaped my mouth at the sight of him “
Jesus!”
I breathed and a flash of fire glinted across his eyes.

He took a step towards me and his tongue swept across his
bottom lip and I moaned at the pure sex that was emanating from him. A wicked
grin spread across his face and his eyes darkened further as a small snarl
ripped from his throat. I squealed and leapt up and sprinted across the lawn,
Mason closing the gap behind me “You can’t escape Baby” he laughed and I
stopped dead, spun round and lurched back towards the pool “I am so gonna spank
your arse when I get you” he growled and I squealed again in excitement. God
this game was hot!

We were both laughing hard and running around a well-manicured
French garden naked. I spotted the pool and took a quick glance over my
shoulder to find Mason nearly upon me so I took a final sprint and dived into
the pool.

I surfaced laughing and panting as I swept my hair back and
looked around for Mason. My heart plummeted at the sight of him. He was stood,
frozen in place staring at me in the pool with an expression I couldn’t read
marring his beautiful face.

“Mason?” I rasped and his eyes shot to mine. He shook his
head “Not the pool Ava” was all he said and I frowned, swan to the edge and
pulled myself out “Are you afraid of water?” I asked him quietly as I
approached him. His gaze locked on me “No” he said simply and I cocked my head
“What’s wrong Baby?” I palmed his cheek and he leant into my hand and closed
his eyes, sighing deeply but didn’t speak.

Reaching on my tiptoes I planted small kisses along his jaw,
sneaking my tongue out to taste him. His stubble tickled my lips and I worked
my way over to his mouth, sucking and nibbling on his bottom lip. His arms slid
around me and he opened up and let me in and I kissed him with everything I
had, wanting to erase his pain and torment.

He moaned and plunged his tongue into my mouth, expertly
took control and demanded submission of my tongue and the kiss. Both his hands
came up to my head, one cupping the back of it as he drew me closer and the
other twisting around my hair and holding me still. His mouth left mine to
trail his tongue down the column of my neck and across my collar bone, biting
the soft flesh under it, producing a moan and a surge of lust from me

“Mason, I need you” I breathed as I tipped my head back to
give him better access to my neck as he worked his way back up to my mouth “How
much Ava? How much do you want me?” he bit my bottom lip and tugged it with his
teeth triggering another loud moan “With everything I am Mason, all of me” he
moaned at my words and sweeping his arms under my knees, he lifted me and
carried me over to a spot of grass…away from the pool.

He sprawled out beside me as his hands feverishly explored
my body, his long fingers skimming every inch of my skin as he consumed me in a
fervent kiss. “Oh Ava” he breathed as he lowered down to nibble on the flesh of
a heavy breast, sucking and biting me all over covering me with bites and blemishes;
marking me as his. My arousal was so intense I was yanking and pulling at his
hair “Please Mason, you’re killing me” I begged.

He crawled back up to my face, taking my mouth under his
again as he slowly and gently nudged himself into me. I arched at the erotic
fullness, the stretch of my muscles as he slid in to the maximum. I groaned
loudly as I felt him touch my cervix and then pull out, so so slowly “Oh God” I
rasped.

He continued the slow torturous rhythm “God Ava, you were
made for me. Mine!” his teeth grazed my neck, now biting and slurping the skin
there as I lifted my hips to meet each and every drive into me.

The pleasure was building and I felt my imminent orgasm as I
clutched at his arse, pulling him tighter into me. He hugged my waist and
rolled us over so I was on top “Make love to me Ava. Take me” he groaned as I
started moving, his hands worshiping my breasts as I rested my hands on his
hard chest and took control, working us into a sweat.  

Taking each of his hands in mine I rose to the tip of him,
paused and them slowly slid back down, grinding into him as I took in his full
length “
Christ
” he croaked as I did it again. His hands slid round to
cup my arse as he lifted me and bringing his hips up to meet me, he speared me
in an powerful thrust that made him cry out and the sensation had me growling
and riding him harder and faster “Come on Ava, fuck me” his hands now rested on
my hips as he ground into me on each plunge down and I raised my own hands to
my breasts, tugging at my nipples as his eyes darkened and I felt him harden
further

“Come for me Ava” he rasped and as he slid his thumb between
us and pressed it against my clit, my orgasm started in my toes, savagely shot
through me and tightened each and every muscle on its way through “
Mason
!”
I screamed loudly as my climax triggered Mason’s potent orgasm. He cried my
name as he gripped my hips so tightly I knew he would leave bruises.

I leant forwards and rested my head on his chest as his arms
circled me, holding me close “I love you Mason, so fucking much” I whispered
and a hand swept away the hair that had fallen across my face.

 We lay there silent and spent for a few minutes until he
rolled us over and pulled out. Lifting me gently he walked us back to the
sundeck and laid me on a large cushion filled wicker sofa and covered me with a
thin throw “Sleep Baby, I have a few calls to make” he whispered and placed a
soft kiss on my forehead” as he turned to walk away I grabbed his hand “Mason”
he didn’t turn and look at me but didn’t pull away either. I frowned “You would
tell me if something was wrong, wouldn’t you?” he stiffened and his shoulders
sagged but he finally looked at me “Would you?” he asked simply and my frown
deepened “Of course” I told him.

He nodded and walked into the house. I realised that he had
deflected the question and something was wrong but I couldn’t work out what,
even though a tiny voice in my head kept shouting Kades name out.

We spent a wonderful afternoon exploring the area and
visiting a vineyard and Mason seemed back to his usual self; whispering words
of adoration or cheeky comments in my ear, kissing me often and tenderly and
refused to drop my hand, holding me close and tight but there was still the
sadness and dullness in his eyes.

We had dinner in a quaint little French restaurant and we
were now sat on a private little beach that was accessible from some stone
steps behind our chateau. My back was against Masons’ chest as we sat on the
sand and watched the sun go down, both of us silent and relaxed. His arms were
wrapped around me and his fingers were entwined with mine as his thumb stroked
cross my knuckles and his chin rested on the top of my head…pure heaven.

“Marry me Ava” he whispered and my heart skipped a beat. This
time the moment was perfect and it felt right straight away.

I pulled out of his embrace, turned to him and knelt between
his legs “Yes” I said simply and his eyes widened and the expression of joy and
exhilaration on his face brought a huge grin to erupt on my face. I placed my
hands either side of his face “YES! YES! YES!” I cried and he seemed to
struggle to breathe for a second “Oh Ava” he choked out and pulled me into him
and hugged me so tightly I thought he might crush my ribs as he removed a ring
from his pocket and slipped it over my finger.

 His mouth found mine and he kissed me so passionately and
ardently that we were both gasping for breath when he broke away “God I love
you Ava Stone, so much Ava. I need to make you mine, all mine” he declared and
then he frowned slightly and stared at me “What is Ava short for?” he asked
suddenly and my eyes widened and I shook my head.

A wicked grin lifted his lips “Tell me” he implored but I
shook my head again and looked away “Baby, come on. I’m gonna find out soon if
we are getting married” he smirked and I sighed “Promise you won’t laugh?” I
asked seriously and he nodded avidly “Okay” I took a breath and squeezed my
eyes shut “Avangeline”

Mason was silent and I peeked a look at him. His head was tipped
and he gazed softly at me “But that’s beautiful Baby, a name for an angel” he
whispered “I was supposed to be named Evangeline but my Dad registered the
birth because my mother was so ill after having me and he spelt my name wrong”
I chuckled and he grinned at me “That’s one of the things I can remember, my
mother told me the story when I came home from school crying one day because
some girls had laughed at my name” “A beautiful name for a beautiful woman” he
said softly and took me in another impassioned kiss and laying me down on the
sand, made love to me slowly and tenderly in the sunset, to the sound of the
water crashing against the rocks and the scent of the orchids in the breeze.