Ayden's Secret (25 page)

Ayden bit his lower lip and guided her hand to his lap. “A massage would be nice.”

Charlie gripped him under the blanket. His cock was already standing at attention through the boxer hole. “My, my, you do seem tense.”

“I’m under a terrible amount of stress these days.” Ayden groaned as she stroked him. His head fell back on the couch and all worries faded with her touch. She belonged to him, and no one else. That was all he really wanted anymore, her.

“I think I may need a closer look at this.” Charlie lifted the blanket and ducked under it. Ayden slid his hand down her back, and she knew the morning spat was over. Funny how they had to get so riled up to talk to each other about important things.

Ayden stroked her long back with his right hand until she parted her lips over him and consumed him whole. He felt his cock slide past her tongue and down her throat. Impossible, yet there he was. Charlie continued to amaze him.

Charlie was determined this time. She was going to get it all in if it was the last thing she did. Luckily, she had relaxed her throat enough to take it. Ayden moaned, groaned and flexed his fingers in her hair. She knew he was fighting the urge to push her head and control it. Then he grabbed her face and jerked her up and away from him, hard.

“Ayden, what the…?”

“Shh.” He covered her lips with his fingers.

Charlie now heard the footsteps on the floor upstairs. His parents were up. Charlie looked at Ayden. His face was pained and his breaths labored. He looked miserable, and she understood why.

“Come with me,” he whispered.

Charlie followed him to the bathroom, and once inside he shut the door, dropped the blanket, and grabbed her pajama bottoms pulling them to her ankles. Ayden had her bent over the sink the next instant.

“No, I don’t think so.” Charlie turned before he could gain entry. “I wasn’t finished.”

“Darlin’, this way will be faster.” Ayden rasped hooking her knees and pulling her legs apart.

“But it’s your birthday, Ayden.” Charlie was giving up the fight now that he was pressed against her entry. She was liquid fire at his touch, especially when he took control.

“And this is what I want.” He pushed past the folds into her. “Tell me this is mine, Charlie. All mine.”

“It’s yours, Ayden.” Charlie sucked in a breath. He was claiming her. She loved that. “I’m yours.”

“Yes, you are.” Ayden pulled her closer and lifted her from the sink with each thrust. Charlie surprised him again by looping her leg up over his shoulder giving him extremely deep access to her. “God, Charlie.”

“Come for me, Ayden. I love to watch you come.” Charlie rested her weight on her hands and looped her other leg over his other shoulder. His hands now held her ass suspended in air and swung her like a pendulum as he pounded into her.

Ayden silenced her with a kiss. If he didn’t stop her from talking, he would end up howling. The woman was flexible beyond his wildest dreams, and she could get him going with words enough to forget he was in the downstairs bathroom and stealing precious moments before they would be sought out. He pulled her onto him over and over then growled into her mouth as he came in long shuddering bursts.

“Damn it,” he cursed as Charlie unhooked her legs letting them wrap around him.

“What?” She kissed his lips and played with his hair since it was all mussed up anyways. “What’s wrong, baby?”

“I hoped you would…” Ayden was silenced this time by her lips.

“We have to get ready to go soon.” Charlie squeezed him from the inside and out.

“So, Charlie, is this your first trip to Graceland?” Lacy had to admit she was a little jealous that the first person Ayden decided to take to Graceland was someone other than his momma.

“Yes, ma’am.” Charlie nodded. “I’m really excited. Have you ever been there?”

“Ben and I have gone a few times.” She glared at Ayden. He smiled back at her. He was definitely her child, defiant and stubborn. “I wouldn’t mind going again.”

Ayden ignored the gesture. She wasn’t going to guilt him today. He was taking Charlie, and that was it. “Charlie said we had to be back by seven for the party.”

“Yes. Do try to get back by then, before seven would be better.” Lacy dropped it. Ayden was telling her something he already knew. That meant if she pushed the Graceland issue they would be throwing a party with no birthday boy. “I have so much to do today to get ready.”

Ben rolled his eyes. He knew all Lacy would do was direct him as to where everything needed to go. Noel had arranged for it to be catered. Ben looked at Ayden and felt bad. He didn’t know so many people were invited until this morning. He thought about telling him, but then Lacy would be devastated if he didn’t show up.

“You ready, darlin’?” Ayden winked at Charlie. She nodded.

Lacy watched them leave. Charlie was the first girl he had ever brought home. Even his high school sweetheart, Jessica, had managed to escape a family visit. She had heard them talk on the phone a few times, or rather Ayden make a few grunts and then hang up. He sure didn’t call her darlin’, and he never lit up at her name. Charlie wasn’t what she expected, but she was certainly what he deserved.

Charlie followed the man and reminded herself this was his birthday. Ayden was like a kid in a candy store all wired up and bounding with energy. They had been there for hours, and Charlie was getting hungry. Since Ayden had dressed in slacks and a shirt and tie, she wore a nice dress and heels. Charlie could handle dancing in heels for hours, but chasing Ayden was a challenge.

“Shoot.” He snapped his fingers. “There’s a wedding.”

“A wedding?” Charlie caught up to him and stood facing the Chapel in the Woods.

“You must be here for the wedding, please come on in.” A woman grabbed his arm and escorted him to the party. Charlie followed. “Bride or groom’s side? No matter really, I’m late myself.”

Ayden looked back at Charlie for help, but they were already in the church. The woman hustled them to a seat and then to Charlie’s delight let her slide in next to Ayden. They sat on the bride’s side and realized there were probably fifty people including them in the place. Surely, someone would realize they didn’t belong.

It was too late to move once the music started. Ayden said a quiet prayer. He hadn’t meant to get caught in a wedding today. He just wanted her opinion about the place for future reference. It was bad enough they had Stephanie and Malcolm’s event next weekend.

“Oh Ayden,” Charlie whispered into his shoulder. Everyone had passed except the bride. She now stood at the entrance in a full princess like gown. Her chestnut hair was pulled back with ringlets falling down the back. She was so beautiful.

Ayden put his hand over Charlie’s that had grabbed onto his arm. She was such a girl, all teary eyed and emotional for a woman she didn’t even know. As the bride passed, he slid Charlie’s hand into his own, kissed the back of it, and patted it with his other hand. Now they would have a real good idea as to how a wedding at Graceland would be.

Charlie dabbed at her eyes through the vows. The ceremony ended, and it was time for the reception, time for them to get out of there, but they didn’t have any luck with that. Apparently, the bride and groom weren’t hanging around after the wedding.

“Oh get over there.” The same woman that had dragged them into the church was now pushing Charlie into the small group of single women ready to catch the bouquet.

The bride counted off and sure enough, Charlie caught it. Well hell. Ayden shook his head. She rushed back to him with a flushed red face and a look of uncertainty.

“I feel terrible.” Charlie whispered, “We aren’t supposed to be here. Look at this.”

“I see it.” Ayden agreed. A young man approached and urged him to the floor. Ayden declined. The guy shrugged and went on. Of course, the groom decided to shoot the bride’s garter like a rubber band hitting Ayden square in the chest anyways. “Shit.”

“We are crashing this wedding, Ayden.” Charlie pulled the garter that had bounced off, of him and onto her bouquet of flowers, off of the bouquet.

“This is ridiculous.” Ayden propped his hands on his hips. “I just wanted to show you the damn chapel.”

“It’s beautiful don’t you think?” Charlie was lost in all the stimulus of the wedding and the fun she was having. No one seemed to notice or care that they didn’t belong there. “If years from now you want to marry me, we should do it here.”

“Years from now?” Ayden was glad she liked the chapel, but years from now, oh no. He wanted kids in the next couple of years, not a wedding.

“You two kids get over here.” The bossy biddy was back. “Sit with us.”

They complied; it was the least they could do at this point. They had the bouquet and the garter. How could they skip out on the toast and first dance? Ayden pulled Charlie’s chair and sat next to her. His mind was reeling as to what she wanted from their relationship. He assumed that by tracking him down and telling him she loved him that meant marriage and kids. Maybe not.

Charlie sat at the table and fidgeted with the flowers in her hand. She wasn’t giving them up, invited guest or not. She wanted nothing more than to marry Ayden and have a family with him, but she knew Ayden. He was private and reclusive, and he took his time deciding on everything. He would no doubt want a long courtship and then a decent engagement before an actual wedding would take place. The fact he didn’t cringe when she mentioned marriage gave her hopes it may actually happen someday.

The bride and groom said their final good byes and thanked everyone for coming. They were leaving for Hawaii in a few hours and wanted their guests to stay and enjoy the party. It was a fine time to leave.

Ayden pulled out her chair and began escorting Charlie out of there, but Elvis stopped them. Not the man himself, or even an impersonator, but the music. Charlie turned into him as the words wise men say started in the background.

“I can’t dance, darlin’.” Ayden had plans to work that out soon as well.

“You’re an amazing lover, Ayden. You can surely dance.” Charlie wrapped herself around him and began swaying her hips.

“Say that again.” He followed her motions and held her tight. If dancing with Charlie meant being this close to her and feeling her hips move slowly against his own, then yes, he could definitely dance. “The amazing part, not the dancing.”

“You’re an amazing lover,” she whispered into his neck. Ayden rewarded her by pulling her impossibly closer and singing low and on tune in her ear. He couldn’t tell her he loved her, but Elvis was saying it for him.

Once the music picked up, they really did have to go. Charlie had held him on the dance floor for two more slow songs. Time was escaping them, and a birthday party was waiting.

“Well we made a few stops along the way.” Joshua stretched as he walked. Good thing he found out she wouldn’t fly yesterday, or they wouldn’t have made it at all.

“I didn’t hear any complaints then.” Evelyn smiled.

“And you won’t on the way back either.” Joshua opened the door to the house, and they stepped inside.

The birthday party was just getting started, which surprised Evelyn since Noel had been insistent they get there by six. Ayden headed over to her followed by Charlie. Evelyn had a new list of questions for Charlie. The newspaper clippings made no sense. They had spent hours trying to figure something out but came up with nothing.

“Birthday boy!” Evelyn hugged her monster of a brother. “Charlie.” She smiled and hugged Charlie, too.

“Hey, we thought you two were flying in?” Ayden asked Joshua.

“Could have told me she didn’t fly.” Joshua shot him a look.

“I’m over assuming I know anything about anyone anymore.” Ayden gave him a look of commiseration.

“Charlie wearing you down, Wolf?” Joshua lifted a brow.

Ayden looked off into the kitchen where Charlie talked with the other women. Wearing him down, winding him up. Was there a difference? “I’m a Wolf, not a dog. I don’t get led around on a leash thank you.”

“Neither do I.” Joshua nudged him.

“Joshua, go get Ayden’s gift from the truck please.” Evelyn smiled widely at her husband.

“Eye. Eye. Ma’am.” Joshua saluted and felt the nudge from Ayden. They headed back out to the truck. “Just because I do what she asks when she says please doesn’t mean she leads me around on a leash.”

“Lie to yourself, big dog, but don’t lie to me.” Ayden leaned against the truck. “Women. Shit I can’t say anything about it really. My life as a wild man is over. I almost told her I loved her today.”

“What?” Joshua turned. “Since when did you grow a heart, and please tell me since when did you start talking about emotions and shit?” “Fuck you. You’re such a pussy when it comes to my little sister. I’m surprised you’re not wearing a thong right now.”

“Actually I’m not wearing any underwear because your little sister wants emergency access at all times. Call me a bitch if you want, but I’m rewarded well for being a good boy.” Joshua threw the package at Ayden before he could tackle him. “I suggest you warm up to the idea partner. Once they get a hold on you, it’s all over. You live in her world now.”

“She lives in my world.” Ayden barked and followed Joshua back into the house.

“Ayden, you can’t open that now.” Charlie took the box from him and headed to the table of gifts.

“I see that clearly.” Joshua laughed.

The party roared on, and so many drinks were passed around that, Charlie was amazed Ayden wasn’t drunk. She wasn’t sure how he would be after a few since he never drank more than a beer in front of her. The gifts were opened and cake was served. All in all it was a lot of fun. The guests left, and his mother, Evelyn, and Noel cleaned up and stored leftovers from the caterers.

“Well, you ready for bed, birthday boy?” Charlie slid her hands over his shoulders and massaged.

“No.” Ayden let out a long satisfying groan of pleasure. “I’m ready to take you down to the lake though.”

“You’ve been drinking and are in no shape to drive, cowboy.” Charlie continued to rub his shoulders and neck.

“I haven’t had anything to drink.” Ayden nodded toward Ben who was passed out. “Every drink I got I passed on to him. When he passed out, I dumped them in the plant. I have big plans tonight, darlin’. I still owe you for this morning.”

“Don’t be silly. You don’t owe me for anything.” Charlie rubbed his temples. Like always, massaging Ayden was turning her on. The fact he was threatening to take her parking was really working her up. “But I never got to finish this morning, so I suppose…”

“Let’s go.” Ayden stood in one fluid motion and headed through the dining room out the front door.