Wrong (Breaking the Rules) (29 page)

Knowing that I didn’t, I rubbed my face in my hands. “Actually, I used most of it for the museum sponsorship and the auction,” I sighed, defeated.

“No matter. I’ll invest two million,” Lou said without hesitation.

I looked up from my hands, amazed at these men willing to do whatever it took to keep this company afloat. Suddenly, I was overcome with emotion and excused myself, hurrying into my office.

Minutes later, Jackson came in and hugged me. Normally, I was the hugger, but he’d always known when I’d needed it the most. Once I composed myself, I pulled away. He nodded, leaving the room, and I followed him back into the conference room.

Pete, Lou, and Trent were huddled over the computer, talking excitedly. It was going to work.

Elizabeth was napping when I slipped into the bedroom. She looked so fragile with her cast peeking out from under the covers. Fluttering her eyes open, she caught me watching her and grinned.

“Come here, you. I missed your sexy face,” she said sleepily. She was so incredibly beautiful.

As she sat up in bed, the blanket fell to her hips, revealing her naked body. My cock twitched at the heavenly sight. I strode over to the bed, but she stopped me.

“Don’t you dare crawl into this bed unless you’re naked and ready to make love to me,” she said saucily, eyes still droopy from sleep.

A few seconds later, I was naked and under the covers with her.

“Someone’s happy to see me,” she giggled, grabbing onto my cock with her uninjured hand.

“And someone is frisky as hell,” I teased, kissing her lips. Grinning, she pushed me onto my back and straddled me.

I could still see the bruises all over her body, but it only signified that my girl was a survivor. When she glided herself over my cock, her pussy clenching around it, I groaned in pleasure.

The sight of her head tossed back, breasts bouncing, ensured that I was going to come fast. Helping her along, I stroked her clit with my thumb quickly in a circular pattern—just the way she liked it. Her breathing picked up, and her pants soon turned into moans.

When she clamped down around my cock with her constricting sex, indicating her orgasm, my own release pumped furiously into her, not far behind.

Stretching out over me, she cuddled into my chest. I fought back a wince because of my still aching ribs and clutched her to me. Any amount of pain was worth having her with me like this in this moment. She was perfect and belonged only to me.

As if we’d rehearsed it, we both said in unison, “I love you.” She burst into giggles making me slap her on the bottom. Elizabeth grew quiet again as she felt my dick, which was still inside of her, begin to harden. Flipping her over onto her back, I showed her the rest of the night just how much I really did love her.

New Year’s Eve

“I can’t believe how nice our hotel room is!” I exclaimed for probably the hundredth time as we were waiting for the ball to drop. The room was beautiful and had the most amazing bathtub with a gorgeous view of the city. We were half tempted to christen it but needed to get on to the pre-party.

Jordan had paid a lot of money for this package, and it was totally worth it. We’d already gotten to see several performers and even met a few celebrities. The rooftop party had an open bar and was catered with delicious cuisines from an upscale restaurant nearby.

I sighed happily as I thought about how wonderful things had been since I’d moved in with him. My parents adored him. His mother and mine had become quite close over Christmas. Daddy treated him like a son, and they had regular “man dates” at the cigar lounge.

Things were going great with Compton Enterprises as well. As it turned out, Bray was actually pretty useful for something in his life and was nailing business deals faster than they could keep up. I hated to admit it, but he’d actually turned out to be a good friend to the guys. The investors had stayed on, but their funding hadn’t been absolutely necessary.

As for Nadia, the bitch had gone down. The case had gone pretty quickly, considering they’d had so much stacked against her. Since Daddy knew the judge really well, she hadn’t had much of a chance anyway. She was going to prison for quite a while. Everyone had been completely happy about that revelation. She’d been required to pay restitution to Compton Enterprises for their loss, but they would probably never see a dime of that money. Not that they needed it.

Jordan pulled me out of my daydreaming when he pecked me on the lips.

“Really, babe? I don’t think you mentioned it,” he teased at my mention of the lovely hotel room once again, causing me to playfully punch him in the gut. “You’re so hot when you’re violent,” he growled, nibbling my ear.

“Gross! You’re such a man,” I joked but let him pull me into a deep kiss. I’d loved every minute we got to spend together since the day I met him.

“Look, they’re about to start the countdown in about a minute,” he said to me, pointing at the screen that was counting down.

Giggling, I hopped up and down, overcome with excitement.

“Elizabeth,” he said, bringing my face to see his. “You are everything to me. I can’t imagine living my life one second without you. We were made to be together. You are the most beautiful woman I’ve ever laid eyes on. Every day, you amaze me with how funny, intelligent, and strong-willed you are. I love you more than you’ll ever know.” My eyes grew teary at his sweet words. “I want to see your belly swell one day with the growth of my child. Everything I do, I want you to be a part of it. You’re mine, babe. Forever.”

When he crouched down on one knee, I gasped, completely at a loss for words. The countdown began.
10, 9, 8…

“Will you marry me, sweet Elizabeth?” he asked, slipping a gorgeous ring on my now healed left hand.
5, 4, 3…

“Yes!” I exclaimed, pulling him up to me.

The crowd went wild with one big, “Happy New Year!” and I couldn’t help but think that they were celebrating for us. Jordan’s mouth captured mine and I shared the most romantic kiss to date with my future husband.
My love.

Coming Soon…

Scarred (Breaking the Rules #3) – Coming April 2014

Rock Country – Southern Seduction box set novella – Coming April 2014

Moth to a Flame, a novel – Coming May 2014

Apartment 2B, a novel – Coming June 2014

Everyone has someone they look up to—a mentor of sorts. That person, throughout this entire process for me, has been Ella Fox. Thank you Ella for always being there for my unending questions, for knocking sense into me when I get too close to the ledge, and for being my friend. Never could I have imagined a year ago when I was reading that adorable Hart family and gushing over the author that wrote them, would I later become good friends with her. You are rad, girlfriend!

I also want to thank my beta readers, whom are also my friends. Holly Sparks, Leann Jester, Mandy Abel, Star Price, and Erica Thompson, you guys provided AMAZING support and feedback. Pointing out areas that didn’t work and gushing over parts you loved, you helped boost the confidence I needed to finish what I’d started. I can’t thank you enough and look forward to sending you more of my stories in the future.