Seducing My Assistant (7 page)

“I’m going to make you come, beautiful.” I murmured against her lips as I thrust myself into her. I felt her quaking against me and I stilled myself for a second as the feelings of pleasure and excitement coursed through my body. “You feel so good.” I grunted against her lips as I moved inside of her. She wrapped her legs around my waist and pushed on my butt, so that my cock was thrusting harder and deeper inside of her. I groaned as I realized that I wasn’t going to be able to stop myself from coming quickly. The feeling was too great, too intense. I’d been having too many daydreams about this exact moment and now that I was living it once again, my body was in exaltation and I just couldn’t stop myself. I thrust faster and faster and then I found myself shuddering into her, holding her tight, kissing her passionately and groaning as she dug her fingernails into my back, her legs shaking around me. We came together and then I rolled off of her and pulled her into my arms.

“Sorry that was so quick. Round two will be slower.” I said, feeling almost breathless as I played with her breasts and tried to control my breathing.

“That’s okay.” She said softly, her own breath coming in gasps as she lay there. “That was pretty hot.”

“I told you it would be.” I joked as I looked at her. “If there’s one thing I know it’s hot sex and I know that whenever we’re together the fucking will be hot as hell.”

“Yeah, I guess you were right.” She said, blinking at me, her smile fading slightly. “We’ve got hot sex down, I suppose.”

“Is that not a good thing?” I asked her, feeling confused by her slight change of tone. “I thought hot sex was a good thing?”

“It’s fine.” She shrugged and then she sat up. “We should get dressed. People will be wondering where we are.”

“They can wonder.” I shrugged, wondering what was wrong. How had she regressed back into being distant so quickly? I thought they said men were hard to read, but Elizabeth was taking the cake. She was harder to read than any other woman I’d ever met. A part of me was frustrated by her constantly changing attitude; especially as she had been the one that had tricked me initially. I’d been a good guy. I guess the saying was true. Good guys really did seem to finish last.

“I’m getting dressed.” She jumped off of the bed and grabbed her clothes and started putting them on quickly.

“Am I missing something here?” I asked her in confusion. “What’s the rush? Did you not just have a good time?”

“Yeah, it was great. A real good time.” She nodded and gave me a fake smile. “I guess I’m a good time girl, right?”

“What?” I frowned and got off of the bed as well. “What are you talking about?”

“I’m saying that maybe I’m a good time girl as well, right?” She shrugged and gave me a look. “As soon as I got here, the first thing you wanted to do is fuck me, right?”

“What?” My jaw dropped and I stared at her in shock. Her face looked at me in a challenging way and I held in a deep sigh and cuss word. “Are you joking right now?” I stepped towards her and she glared at me, so I stopped. “Elizabeth, really?”

“I’m just saying that I’ve barely been here ten minutes and we’ve already had sex. No questions. No how are you’s? How are you feeling? Nothing. Just you look sexy. Let’s fuck.” She rubbed her eyes and sighed. “Not that I stopped you or anything, but I would have thought that maybe you’d have had something else to say or do before sex came into the picture again.”

“I honestly do not even know what to say.” I said to her, feeling guilty, but confused. I wasn’t really sure why she was so upset. She knew that I thought she was hot as hell. She knew that I wanted to be intimate with her as much as I could be. Since when was that a crime? I did feel bad for not asking her how everything had gone with Shane and if there were any updates, but I figured we could talk about that later. I wasn’t in any particular hurry to hear about him. I thought he was a jerk and just talking about him made me feel angry and jealous inside. In fact, if I saw him again, I felt like I’d want to thump him, hard.

“Yeah, I’m sure you don’t.” She sighed. “It’s fine. I guess I know where I stand. Where we stand?”

“What?” I said again, not knowing what to say. “Elizabeth, you’re confusing the heck out of me. What have I done wrong?”

“Nothing.” She sighed. “Let’s just have a good weekend. Forget me. Just forget what I said.”

“I can’t just forget what you said. You have me so confused.” I rubbed my temples and took a deep breath, not wanting to say something I’d regret later. “You know this,” I pointed back and forth between us, “isn’t just about sex right? You know I care for you. You know that I have strong feelings for you. Right?”

“Yeah, yeah.” She nodded and then looked towards the door. “Shall we go and find the others? We can talk later.”

“Okay.” I said, hurrying to put the rest of my clothes on. I had no idea what to say and now wasn’t the time to get into a deep conversation. I honestly wasn’t even sure what to say. Or what to do. She had me so confused. And I wasn’t sure I liked the way the confusion was making me feel. My insides felt somewhat anxious, worried and nervous and this wasn’t a feeling I was accustomed to. A part of me was scared that I was going to lose her. And that scared the shit out of me. Never seeing her again. Never having her again. Never being with her again scared me. I wanted her in my life. I wanted to be the one she trusted. The one she turned to. I wanted her to know I was a good guy. And I didn’t want to have to convince her of that fact. I didn’t want to be jealous, or crazy or possessive. I didn’t want to give her an ultimatum. I wanted her to know I loved her.  After everything we’d been through, I needed her to know. I was a good guy. The good guy. The guy for her. I stifled a sigh as I followed her out of the room. Elizabeth Jeffries was everything to me. She had become my world and she didn’t even seem to know it. She didn’t see it. Didn’t she know that sex was just a part of what I wanted from her? Didn’t she know that all I really wanted was her heart? I wanted to steal it away like she’d stolen mine, but I knew I couldn’t tell her that. Not now. I wasn’t sure that she’d believe me.

Chapter Six

Elizabeth

My head was pounding as I walked down the hallway ahead of Scott. I felt warm and cold at the same time and I knew that I’d completely lost it. The look of confusion on his face had saddened me and made me feel guilty, but I hadn’t been able to control my emotions. Sleeping with him again had been great, but it had just made me feel cheap and used. Especially after how he’d joked about it being so hot. It had been hot, really hot, but I’d wanted more from him in that moment. I’d wanted him to tell me I was beautiful, or that he’d missed me or that he was really glad that I had joined him this weekend. I’d wanted him to tell me something sweet, something that made me feel loved, but he had once again just talked about sex and it had maddened me. More than it should have. I knew that I was being sensitive. I knew that I had overreacted, but I wasn’t sure how to control myself. I sighed as I walked down the long hallway; feeling like each step of silence was driving a larger wedge between us.

“We should talk later.” Scott said to me before we turned into the large dining room.

“Okay.” I turned to look at him; worried by the expression I’d see in his eyes. I wouldn’t have been surprised if I were to have seen annoyance or just indifference. I knew that ever since Shane had showed up that I’d been acting funky. I knew that it wasn’t fair to him. I knew that I was going to have to explain to him where I was coming from. I knew all of that and it made me feel tired and sad. I didn’t want to go back to those sad memories. I didn’t want to go back to the past. It still hurt too much when I thought about it. It still made me want to cry. It still made me feel like I was a lost deer who had never found her way home. However, I knew that I owed it to Scott. I knew that I owed it to him to show him a part of me that was vulnerable. The part of me responsible for turning him away. The part responsible for making me the guarded woman that I was today.

“If you want to, of course.” His voice was low and I could see from his eyes that he was unsure of my reaction to him.

“Yeah, I do.” I touched his shoulder lightly. “Look, I’m sorry for my reaction just now. It’s just been a really really long week.”

“I understand.” He nodded and gave me a kiss on the cheek. “Remember though, this isn’t just about the sex. It’s never just been about that. You mean a lot more to me than that.”

“Thanks, Scott.” I gave him an appreciative smile, my heart racing at his words. “I’m going to try and remember that.”

“Good.” He said and gave me a quick pat on the ass. “I guess we should go and mingle now.”

“Let’s do it.” I gave him a huge smile and we made our way over to the others in the group. I gave a quick wave to Aiden and he waved back at me enthusiastically. I looked around to see if I could see Lacey and my curiosity was piqued when I noticed that she was standing in the corner, with a bright red face and Henry standing next to her, whispering something in her ear. What is he saying? I thought to myself and I headed directly towards her.

“Hey you.” I said brightly, giving her a quick hug as I reached her. “How’s your room?”

“Good.” She squeaked out, her eyes looking into mine with a confused and excited expression. “Henry has a beautiful house.”

“Yes, you do.” I said as I looked over at our host. “Thanks for the invite.”

“You’re both very welcome.” He said, his green eyes twinkling as he looked at me. “I was glad that you could both make it.” He nodded his head slightly, a wide smile crossing his face as he gazed at me. I stared at him in appreciation for a few seconds. He really was a devastatingly handsome man. Most probably the most handsome man I’d ever seen in my life. As I looked over at Lacey, I could tell that she felt the same and I knew that she was in trouble.

“So you and Lacey have been friends for a while then?” He asked me as his eyes turned back to Lacey and I nodded.

“Yeah, we’ve been best friends for ages. She’s like my sister. She’s family.” I said and grabbed her hand. “There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for her.”

“Aww, Eliza.” Lacey smiled at me happily. “You’re awesome.”

“I try.” I said and my mind flashed back to the past and a feeling of guilt hit me. I gazed at her and I wondered what Lacey would say if she ever knew what I’d done. Would she forgive me? Would she understand? I swallowed hard as I thought about all the things from the past I’d tried to keep in the past. The memories I’d tried to forget. I just wanted everything to go back to the way it used to be. I didn’t want to think about the past. I didn’t want to go back.

“How are you liking the room that you and Scott are in?” Henry asked softly, his voice a sexy drawl and I looked up at him curiously, wondering if that was his natural voice or if he was putting it on.

“It’s great thanks.” I nodded.

“Good.” He smiled and turned back to Lacey. “So, I was thinking I could show you around the grounds later tonight?”

“Nah, that’s okay.” Lacey shook her head. “I think I’ll crash early tonight.” She gave him a sweet smile and then looked at me and rolled her eyes. I bit my lower lip to stop myself from laughing as I witnessed the pissed off look on Henry’s face. What was going on here?

“If that’s what you would prefer.” He said stiffly. “Though I can promise that the grounds are something beautiful to see at night.”

“Yeah, I’m sure they are.” She said and shrugged. “Thanks for the offer, but I’m cool.”

“As you wish.” He looked like he wanted to say something else to her, but he turned away and we both watched him walking over to the others.

“So what’s that about then?” I asked Lacey curiously.

“You will not believe me.” She shook her head as she lowered her voice. “He’s a pig.”

“Oh?” I asked, trying not to smile. I’d never seen Lacey so incensed about a guy she barely knew before.

“He came into room as I was changing and he didn’t even apologize.” She continued, her face red. “And, well he said some things to me, you will not believe.”

“Trust me, I would believe. What did he say?” I was eager to hear what had gone down. It sounded juicy and right now some juicy gossip not related to my own woes was exactly what I needed right now.

“He basically propositioned me.” She said. “Well, kind of. He actually…” Her voice trailed off and she looked to the right. “Yes, Henry?” She snapped as I looked up and saw that he’d joined us again.

“Yes, Lacey?” He said sardonically in reply. “Can I help you?”

“What?” She asked, her tone confused.

“Can I help you?” He asked with a smirk on his face.

“What? You’re the one that came back up to us.”

“Exactly, and I’d like to know if I can help you with anything?” He gave her an innocent look and I stood there watching the exchange in amusement. Poor Lacey was in for trouble with this one. I could feel it in my bones.

“Anything like what?” She asked, still sounding and looking confused.

“You tell me.” He said softly. “Anything you need.”

“I don’t need anything.” She said and then looked at me as if to say, you see what I mean?

“Is dinner nearly ready?” I spoke up, so that I could help her out. “I’m feeling a bit hungry.”

“Yes, it will be served in a few minutes. Shall we head to the table?” Henry responded and led us over to the table. “Sorry about the delays everyone.” He said as we met up with the whole group of people. “Shall we all sit?”

“Are you trying to starve us?” Xander joked and Henry laughed.

“Never.” He put his hands on his heart. “Swear to God.” Then he pulled a chair out and turned to Lacey. “Would you care to sit, my dear?”

“Thanks.” She said weakly and I watched as she sat down and he pushed the chair in for her.

“Everyone else can get their own seats.” Henry chuckled and then he took the seat next to Lacey.

“How thoughtful of you.” Xander chuckled and I watched as he held out a chair for his wife Liv.

“Would you like a seat next to me?” Scott walked over to me and I nodded and followed him to the other side of the table. “Henry really seems to like Lacey.” Scott said quietly into my ear as he held a chair out for me. “I hope she’s not out of her depth.”

“She’s totally out of her depth.” I said and looked across the table at Henry pouring Lacey a glass of wine, while saying something to her. I wasn’t sure what he was saying, but based on the look on Lacey’s face, it was something naughty. At that moment she looked up at me and gave me a look that said, I’m not sure that this was such a good idea. As I smiled at her and then looked back at a very calm, cool and collected Henry, the same thought crossed through my mind. I had my own problems with Scott, but they were very different to what I anticipated Lacey would face with Henry. Very very different. And a part of me wondered, if this trip hadn’t been a really bad idea, after all.

***

“That was a very delicious meal. Thank you.” I said to Henry as we were all getting ready to head out of the dining room and head back to our rooms.

“You’re very welcome. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.” He said, though he looked distracted. His eyes were on Lacey, who was standing across the room, talking to Scott’s brother, Chett.

“Best meal I’ve had in a while.” I continued, but he cut me off before I could say anything else.

“Excuse me.” He said and I watched as he headed across the room.

“He’s really going after her hard.” Scott commented to me as we stood there.

“I know.” I said and then sighed. “Oh well, not much he can do in front of all of these people.”

“True.” He said with a small smile. “So you ready to talk?”

“Yeah.” I said. “Want to head back to the room? Or we could walk around the gardens. I’ve heard that they’re beautiful at night.”

“Whatever you prefer.” He said and he gave me such a devastatingly sweet smile that my heart jumped a couple of times.

“You’re a sweetheart, aren’t you, Scott Taylor?”

“I’ve tried to tell you that.” He winked at me. “You just haven’t believed me.”

“Well maybe I’ll let you try and convince me.” I winked back at him.

“I would say that I would love that, but I don’t want you to get mad at me.” He gave me a look and I tried not to sigh.

“Understandable, I suppose.” I leaned over and gave him a kiss on the cheek. “I promise I’m not a Jekyll and Hyde character normally.”

“Good.” He said, though I could see from his expression that he wasn’t convinced by my words.

“Let’s go outside.” I said and I was about to grab his hand when the doorbell rang. We looked at each other in surprise. I hadn’t known that anyone else was going to be arriving? And after dinner? I looked over to Henry, who also had a confused expression on his face as he headed towards the front door.

“I’m not sure who’s here now.” He spoke to the room at large. “Come with me, Lacey?”

“Uh, okay?” She said and followed him, though she didn’t look like she was happy.

“We’ll come with you as well.” I said and grabbed Scott’s hand and headed towards the front door behind Henry and Lacey. All of a sudden an ominous feeling hit me. I’m not sure where it came from. But suddenly, I felt weird and uncomfortable inside. Like something bad was going to happen. I felt myself experiencing hot and cold flashes as we headed towards the front door and I tried to shake the feeling off. I was just being paranoid.

“You okay?” Scott asked me as he glanced at me. “You’ve gone white as a ghost.”

“I’m fine.” I nodded. “A weird feeling just hit me. I’m not sure why.”

“Oh no.” He pursed his lips. “Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help.”

“Thanks.”

“Hello, can I help you?” Henry opened the door and his voice was rough as he spoke.

“Yes, oh hey Lacey.” Said a deep masculine voice and my heart sunk. No, no, no, it couldn’t be. Not again.

“Hey Shane.” Lacey said and I could hear the annoyance and anger in her voice. “What are you doing here?”

“Who the hell is this?” Henry said, his face looking angry. He glanced down at Lacey with narrowed eyes. “Who is Shane?”

“He’s…” Lacey’s voice trailed off as Henry turned towards Shane.

“What are you doing here?” He stood at the door, a towering statue and I was impressed by his attitude. Even if it was completely unreasonable for the situation. He was acting like some jealous possessive boyfriend and he didn’t even know Lacey really.

“Excuse me, who the hell are you?” Shane sounded pissed.

“The owner of the house. Who the hell are you?” Henry stepped towards the door.

“I’m here to see, Elizabeth.” Shane said. “Is that a problem?”

“Elizabeth?” Henry said and stepped back, looking at Lacey and then me, his expression changing back to a calm demeanor.

“Yeah, my ex-girlfriend Elizabeth. I assume she’s here?” Shane said and I wanted to groan. How had he known I was here? And why was he here? What was going on here? I looked over at Scott and I could see that he looked pissed as hell.

“You invited him?” His eyes bore into mine.

“Of course not.” I shook my head. “I would never do that.”