Total pages in book: 21
Estimated words: 19668 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 98(@200wpm)___ 79(@250wpm)___ 66(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 19668 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 98(@200wpm)___ 79(@250wpm)___ 66(@300wpm)
“A gala? Is it going to be anything like the one we met at?” My pulse grew frantic as I considered who would be there. There were several men my father offered me to, and they were at the last event.
“It’ll definitely be similar. Although I don’t want to see you running from anyone, especially me. If someone lays their hands on you, I’ll kill them.” A huge part of me believed he would, and strangely I wasn’t terrified by the idea. Aroused was more like it.
“I’ll never run from you again.”
“That’s so wonderful to hear, Wife. Now please pick one of the gowns, and we’ll both need to be ready around seven.”
By the time evening rolled around, I’d been plucked, tugged, and pulled by the stylists that my mother-in-law sent over. Then I slipped into a sleek green gown that hugged my chest and waist with a little bit of a flare for my legs. Silas entered our bedroom, and his mouth parted like a cartoon.
“You look absolutely beautiful. That shade of green is incredible on you.” He marched forward, reaching out to grab me, but then stopped himself.
“What’s wrong?” I asked.
“Nothing, except if I get my hands on you, we won’t make it tonight.”
“Well, then, we better go before we forget ourselves.”
He took my hand and led me to the waiting limo. Tension coiled around us in the back as we attempted to keep our hands to ourselves. We stole glances every time the vehicle slowed. His hand would slink between the little bit of space left between us and he’d caress my arm.
“You’re playing a very dangerous game, Mr. Harrison.”
“We should have had sex before we left.” I couldn’t have agreed with him more. My skin burned with lust. I wanted to straddle him right now, but we’d ruin our clothes.
“Maybe we can sneak away during the night.”
“Don’t tempt me, Wife. I’ll have you in the nearest empty room, filling your pussy until we’re both coming.”
“Stop teasing me,” I huff, swatting his arm. He quickly caught my hand and dragged me closer so that I was nearly on top of his lap.
His mouth was inches from mine when Daniel stopped. “Sir, we’re here.”
Daniel opened the door, and Silas went out first, taking my hand and assisting me out of the limo. My in-laws pulled up behind us, so Silas waited as my father-in-law helped his wife out.
“You look radiant, Yelena,” my mother-in-law said, pulling me into a hug. Eyes were on us before we made it inside. I wasn’t used to this kind of attention. Thankfully, my in-laws and husband blocked most of the flashes.
“I could have used these at the last event.” I stared at him in confusion. He leaned in and explained, “I would have found you much sooner.”
“My dad dragged me through the back.” Silas scowled and then led us into the grand ballroom where so many guests were standing around socializing.
“Harrison, I heard you got married, but I didn’t know she’d be gorgeous. Hearts are going to break when they find out.” He wagged his brows at me. “Maybe you can let me dance with her tonight.”
He reached out to take my hand, but Silas pulled my hand into his. “Don’t even think about it, Stefano. She’s mine, and no one gets to touch her.”
“Damn, so that’s how it is.”
“Yes, that’s the way it is.”
“Oh dear, don’t worry about all these people. Most of them are bored and looking for gossip. Silas has been the most elusive bachelor, so it’s just talk.”
“I know. I remembered the last one. It’s why my father didn’t even bother making introductions. He didn’t want to waste his time with a man who would send me packing.”
“How wrong he was. I only wished he made the effort,” Silas whispered. “You would have been my wife months ago.”
“Hey, you know that we’re all here. Keep your hands where they belong in public, son.”
Silas grumbled and then pulled me into his arms. “I want to dance with you,” he said. He led me to the dance floor, and we danced slowly while other couples moved around us. Eyes I never wanted to see again were staring right at me—my father. Our eyes locked, and then I pulled mine away first.
My husband tensed and then gave him a warning look. “Silas, I need to use the ladies’ room.” We both knew that I just needed to get away from him.
“Okay.” He kissed my cheek and led me off the dance floor.
“A word, Mr. Harrison.”
“Sure, Mr. Presley.” Silas made quick introductions, and then I stepped away. He rushed to catch me. “I’ll be right here, love.” He kissed my lips and whispered, “Don’t take too long or I’ll be looking for you.” I nodded and then left while he spoke to a man I’d never met.