My Only Regret (Twisted Fate Book 1) (17 page)

He placed a hand on either side of my face, kissing me once more before looking to the front of his shorts. “If it’s any consolation, I’ll be hurting just as bad.”

I
woke some time after two in the morning and reached for Jesse’s hand. But didn't find him. “Jesse?” I sat up and called for him. When he didn’t respond, I got up and set out to find him. I made it as far as the kitchen when I heard the melodic sounds of the piano coming from downstairs. I made my way down to the studio and saw him sitting on the piano bench. I stood quietly, listening to him play, then he would pause to jot something on a notepad. After a few moments, I felt as if I were interrupting a private moment. I cleared my throat, alerting him to my presence.

“Hey, I didn’t wake you did I?” He asked, softly, and extended his arm for me to join him.

“No, I woke up and you weren’t there. I was lonely.” I leaned my head on his shoulder. “You promised you would come back to me and you didn’t. Did you change your mind?”

“I know baby, I’m sorry but we were down here working and the words were flowing. I just wanted to finish this before I came upstairs.” He kissed my temple. “Of course I still want to be with you.”

“Okay, I understand. I’ll just go back and wait in the bed.” I ran my hand up the length of his torso. “Naked.” I whispered, dragging the tip of my tongue over the shell of his ear.

“I’m done.” He hopped up and threw me over his shoulder, making me scream and swat at his rear. When we reached the bedroom he placed me carefully on the bed and leaned over me.

“Now, where were we?” He asked, pulling my tank top over my head.

W
e spent the next week hanging out in front of the television, snuggling on the sofa and making out. Getting to know another human being has never been so pleasurable. I love everything about his body. I love how his soft, pouty lips feel against mine. I love that his fingers are calloused by years of guitar playing, and the way they feel on my skin, I love the way his silky hair feels when I run my fingers through it. There isn’t one thing about him that I haven’t fallen for, and it appears that he's fallen just as hard. It's amazing, really, the way he transitioned from being a womanizer to falling in love, but I think both of us lost a part of our heart when we first came together. Once we were both able to admit our true feelings the walls we'd constructed came crashing down and we fell into a an easy rhythm that made up our relationship. With Jesse, I didn't have to pretend, I could just be myself.

“
Nate has booked us at charity event in Vegas this weekend.
”
Jesse said, lacing his fingers with mine as we were lying together on the floor.
“
Someone backed out at the last minute. He wants us to fly out on Friday afternoon. We'll show up, mingle with the crowd, then perform a private concert the next night. I think it will be a good time. Have you ever been?
”

“
Just once, but I don’t have the best memories of that trip.
”
I snuggled closer to him. These were my favorite moments, after an intense round of power kissing he never stopped touching me.
“
Do I get to share a room with you?
”

“
Of course. I wouldn
’
t let you stay anywhere else.
”
He kissed me softly on the lips and held my chin loosely between his thumb and forefinger.
“
Why would you ask me that?
”
 

I shrugged,
“
I don
’
t know. I
’
ve never seen you perform in front of a large audience, but I
’
ve heard stories about how you are after a show. You know, with all the rocker babes hanging around backstage.
”
I replied, huskily, as I ran my palm over his chest. “We’ve been locked up in this house and I’ve had you all to myself. I don’t know if I’m ready to share you.”

“
I
’
m not interested in those girls Rhyann. I only have eyes for you.
”
 

“
Good answer Mr. Montgomery.
”

“Only you.” he moaned in response as he kissed me again.

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

H
ey baby.
”
Jesse breathed into my ear, letting his tongue play along the outer rim. His whiskey-laden breath warmed my skin, and I could feel his arousal on my backside as I sat between his legs. I wiggled around a bit, trying to get more comfortable.
“
Babe, you
’
re killing me.
”
He grunted against my ear.

We were on our way to Vegas, and for some reason he felt that it would be better for both of us if I sat on his lap, rather than one the various assorted leather covered options offered on the luxury plane provided by the record label.

“
Hey, you
’
re the one who pulled me into your lap. I can’t help it if you’re not able to control yourself around me.
”
I replied, playfully running my fingers through his hair.

“It’s impossible. I just can’t seem to help myself when you’re around.” His lips moved along my jaw before meeting mine in a wet kiss. “
I can
’
t wait to get you alone. I
’
m going to spend the next four hours showing you how much you mean to me,
” he whispered. My body instantly responded to his flirtatious tone, and I found myself ready to suggest we sneak off to the bathroom.
He continued his way down my neck, sucking gently and pulling the tender flesh between his teeth.

“
Don
’
t make promises you can
’
t keep Mr. Montgomery.
”
I squirmed under his touch, eliciting a low groan from his busy lips.

“
Nothing
is going to prevent me from taking you straight to our room. I don
’
t care what they have planned, it can wait. Taking care of you comes first,
”
he said, as he took my mouth and filled it with his warm tongue. Oh, my man could kiss. He could send me over the edge in no time and I was putty in his hands. I remained nuzzled in his lap until it was time to land.
 

We landed at McCarran International Airport, and were immediately whisked away to the MGM Grand Hotel. When Jesse opened the door to our suite I was immediately surrounded by more opulence than I’d ever been exposed to. There were marble floors, two fireplaces, a formal dining room and two bedrooms each with his and her bathrooms. I went from room to room, oohing and ahhing because, quite frankly, I’d never seen anything like it.

“Do
you like it?
”
he asked, coming up behind me.

“I love it
.
”

“
Get used to it baby. From here on out it
’
s nothing but the best for you.
”
He turned me around and gave me a soft kiss.
“
Remember that promise I made on the plane?
”
he asked, slyly, as he began unbuttoning my blouse.

“
Yeah, I remember,
”
I smiled, fumbling with the button of his jeans. Sex with this man was definitely something to write home about, if I wrote home that is. We couldn’t seem to get our fill of one another. The kiss deepened, and we hastily continued undressing one another without breaking apart. I moaned softly into him. He lowered his lips and planted soft kisses over the top of my breasts.
 

“I want you, now.” I demanded, as I pushed his pants down around his ankles. Our limbs tangled together as we struggled to shed our clothing, and we couldn’t help but giggle as we fought to stay upright.

In that moment, Jesse’s cell phone rang.

“
Do
not
answer that phone,
”
I ordered, moving my lips slowly against his throat. After six rings it finally stopped.

H
e cursed as my hand settled on his firm erection and slowly began moving up and down. He wrapped his hands around the top of my thighs, pulling me up to his waist.
“
Damn babe, I like it when you’re bossy,
”
he said, taking a tender peak in his warm mouth. I arched my back, shifting to give him easier access to my center, then hovered there for a moment as he stroked against me. Once again, the phone rang, and he stopped moving, resting his head on my shoulder. It kept ringing.
 

And ringing.
 

And ringing.

“
I guess you’d better answer it,
”
I moaned in his ear.

“
I know it's Tyler. I swear, it’s like my family is against us having sex,
”
he groaned as he grabbed the phone, still holding me above his hardened length.
“Hold that thought,” he kissed me once more, before speaking into the phone.
 

“
This better be fucking important!
”
he barked. I heard Tyler
’
s voice on the other end, and Jesse listened for a few moments before responding.
“
Yeah, I
’
ll be there. I know. I said I would be down, just give me a fucking minute okay.
”
He hung up and touched his forehead to mine.

“
Guess I need to take a rain check,
”
I frowned, planting a wet kiss on his full lips.
 

“
I
’
m sorry baby,” he rasped in a thick voice, as wet kisses moved over my neck. “I know I told you that nothing would keep me from making love to you, but we have to go downstairs for a meet and greet with the charity organizers, then there is this gala event afterwards,
”
he shifted, kissing me hard on the lips. “I really don’t want to go.”

“I can be quick,” I smiled, seductively, running my tongue around the rim of his ear. He gave a throaty laugh and I drew in my bottom lip as he finished lowering me over him.
 

“Oh, baby,” he growled. His length moved swiftly in and out of me, and before long I felt a familiar pull deep within.
 

“Oh, God, yes. Right there. Fuck, I’m so close.” I threw my head back, calling his name over and over as his lips played against the base of my throat. Before long, I felt his body tremble as he pulled me tight against him and filled me with his release.
 

“Rhyann, what the hell are you doing to me? I mean. I’ve never…” He was breathing heavy, and I could feel his heart beating rapidly against my chest.

“Shhh.” I pressed a finger to his lips. “I know, it’s so good between us isn’t it? This,” I motioned between us, “is so right.” I kissed him chastely and lowered my legs to the floor.

“Sweetheart, if this is all it takes to make you happy we are going to get along perfectly.” He headed for the shower and I followed him. “Put on something pretty and come down there with me. Stefani will be there.”

“
I didn’t bring anything formal to wear,
” I shifted my feet nervously.

“
Relax. Just go downstairs to one of the boutiques and pick out anything you want and put it on our room tab. You can get ready and meet me downstairs in a few hours. I
’
ll leave your name at the door,
”
he said sweetly. This man was so good to me I found myself wondering what I had done to deserve him.

“
I feel just like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.
”
I laughed, pulling my clothes back on.

“
Have fun, but don
’
t take too long. I get lonely without you beside me,
”
he walked me to the door and kissed me. I gave a quick little wave and rode the elevator down to the boutique.

I
chose a white mermaid style dress, with a sweetheart neckline and crystals covering the bodice. The slit on the dress went from the floor to mid-thigh. It was form fitting, and hugged my breasts perfectly. As I left the boutique I passed the hotel salon. A smile spread over my face as I decided to treat myself to a little pampering.
 

“Can I help you?” a beautiful woman asked as I stepped into the high-end salon.

“Yes, do you have time for a style? Oh, and maybe someone could do my makeup?” I felt giddy at the thought of making myself beautiful for my sexy rocker.

It took a little more than an hour, but by the time she was finished I was speechless. The casual updo she’d given me set off the natural highlights in my hair. A few loose tendrils framed my face, helping set off the gorgeous makeup that had been applied. I left the salon and dashed upstairs to grab a quick shower before slipping into the dress that made me feel like a princess.
 

When I finished I stepped back and admired myself in the full-length mirror. I didn’t recognize the woman staring back at me. I looked radiant. I couldn
’
t wait to see Jesse
’
s reaction.
 

I made my way to the ballroom and gave the attendant my name. The room was filled to capacity with a lot of famous people I recognized from television or sports teams, there were also several musicians milling about. I didn
’
t see Jesse right away, but other men were smiling and nodding in my direction. I scanned the crowd frantically until I spotted him talking with an attractive brunette. She had her hand on his arm, flirting shamelessly, with her head thrown back in laugher. I started moving toward them, and when he turned to me his body froze. He politely stepped away from the young woman and began sauntering my way, reaching me in only a few steps. He walked slowly around me, looking me up and down, before letting out a low whistle.

“
Damn Rhyann, you are killing me sweetheart.
”
He ran a finger down my arm, bringing goose bumps to the surface of my skin.
“
You look stunning,
”
he declared.