Forever Branded (Billionaire Love Series #1) (31 page)

“You’re the only girl who would appreciate dirt as a gift,” he told me as he handed me the container.

I laughed. “It’s not dirt. In this pot is a beautiful flower waiting to bloom. Just wait,” I said, throwing my arms around him and kissing him on the cheek. “Thank you, I love my gift!”

“You sure we have to go out?” he asked as he held me close.

“Yep. We’re going on an official date.”

“All right, let’s go, Sunshine.”

He took me to a cute little fifties diner across town. When we walked in, the lovely smell of greasy French fries and dill pickles hit my nose. We took a seat and ordered some burgers.

“Is this where you take all your dates?” I asked as I swirled my straw in my strawberry milkshake.

“Nope. Never taken a girl here. Charly took me to this place when I was little. He was the only one who seemed to realize I was a kid. We’d come have burgers and milkshakes while he told me every corny joke he could think of.” He smiled, looking like he was lost in a memory. “We had some great times here.”

“Ah, that’s sweet. Thanks for sharing this place with me,” I said as our burgers and fries arrived at the table.

He blushed as the waitress put his plate down in front of him. I didn’t want to embarrass him more, so I let him off the hook as I devoured my meal. The food was delicious.

“You enjoying your burger over there?” he asked as I stuffed some fries in my mouth.

“Yep, I am. It’s so good.”

“I can tell. You’ve got ketchup and mustard smeared across your lip.”

“That’s okay. I’ll save it for later,” I shot back as he laughed.

We were so easy and comfortable together. I could feel the chord that bound us growing stronger by the moment.

On the way out, Beau grabbed my hand. His was big around mine, making me feel safe.

“Come on, I want to show you something,” he said as he opened up the car door for me.

“Where are we going?” I asked as the Mustang’s engine rumbled to life.

“You’ll see. It’s somewhere special.”

All kinds of ideas came to me. “Is it the zoo? The Natural History Museum? Fort McHenry?” I asked excitedly.

“What?” he asked, laughing. “No. Just be patient. We’ll be there soon.”

It wasn’t long before we pulled up to an isolated beach as the sun started to set. We got out and wandered along the shore, listening to the peaceful crash of the waves.

“I come here when I want to think,” he admitted as we sat down in the damp sand.

“I can see why. It’s beautiful,” I said, staring at the untouched beauty of the beach. “So what do you think about?”

He shrugged, looking out to the sea. “School, hockey...you.”

“Me?”

“Yeah, you’ve been driving me crazy.”

“I hope it’s the good kind of crazy.”

He turned toward me, his hungry gaze roving over my face. “The best.”

Leaning over, he cupped my cheek as we shared a tender kiss.

I ran my hand along his as we drew back. “You’re a special guy, Shepard.”

“You’re pretty special yourself, Sunshine,” he said, kissing me again.

We made out a little longer and then he put his arm around me as we watched the gentle waves rolling into shore. I laid my head on his shoulder and was quite content to stay there all night, but eventually, we moseyed back to the car.

“How did I do?” he asked as we approached the Mustang.

“Do I have to give you a grade for our first date?” I asked, amused.

“Yep.”

I shot him a coy smile. “Hmm… All I can say is you passed.”

His mouth opened in mock outrage. “Passed? I don’t get an A?”

“Would you like one?”

“Yes, I would.”

I stopped walking and threw myself into his arms. “How about an A plus?”

“Yeah, I would like that,” he said, nuzzling my nose. “What’s my prize for this A plus?”

“How about this?” I asked as I laid a soft kiss on him.

“More, please, Sunshine,” he said as his lips claimed mine.

“Yeah, you got it,” I breathed out as our mouths collided again, passion sizzling between us.

After that night, I was addicted to his touch. We made out between every class, after school, in his car. It got so bad, I started being late to class, and I didn’t care.

Our make out sessions grew hotter as we spent more time together.

“God, I want you,” he whispered one night, while we made out in his car.

The windows were steamy, our chemistry electric. My hormones were raging, but it was a big decision to have sex.

“I don’t know if I’m ready,” I admitted as I pulled back.

Giving me a dashing grin that almost made me swoon, he said, “No pressure, Sunshine. But just say the word and I’m good to go.”

“’Kay.”

“Ready?”

I giggled at his enthusiasm. “You mean from the last time you asked me ten seconds ago?”

“Yeah,” he said, nibbling on my earlobe.

I laughed again. “No, still not there.”

“Just checking.”

I knew it was just a matter of time. We couldn’t keep our hands off each other. So, I let nature take its course, and when I was ready, I let him know.

One Saturday afternoon in May as we watched TV in my apartment, I casually announced I was ready. Emma was at a friend’s house and it seemed like the perfect moment to take our relationship to the next level.

Beau’s eyes got wide, but he didn’t say anything as he grabbed my hand and made a beeline for my bedroom.

“Let’s do this,” he said, stripping down quickly to the black boxer briefs hugging his incredible body.

It was the first time I had ever seen a guy’s physique up close. He was beautiful with his lean frame, his muscles just starting to show. His tight stomach and the growing bulge in his briefs definitely had my attention.

“Wow, you’re all ready to go?” I asked, still standing in my jeans and pink T-shirt.

“Yep, I’ve been thinking about this moment for a long time. Why don’t you show me yours?” he asked, tugging at my shirt.

“Okay,” I said, slowly unveiling my matching white bra and panties I had found on the clearance rack at JC Penney.

“Oh, my god, Sunshine. You’re so hot.” He eyed me hungrily, which made me feel sexy.

“Yeah?” I asked, wondering if my thick waist and curvy hips were too much for him to handle.

His reaction made me forget my hang-ups as he let his hot gaze flicker up and down my nearly naked body. “Oh, yeah. Get up here.”

Following his lead, I met him on my bed as we faced each other on our knees. We kissed, his whiskers rubbing hotly against my face as his fingers laced through mine. Our bodies pressed together, skin to skin. He felt so different. Hard to my soft. His skin was rougher, but in a good way. I liked how we contrasted.

Beau ran his hands along my back and caressed me delicately, like I was a fragile doll. I shivered, goose bumps running down my spine as he traced his finger slowly down my left arm.

“Cold?” he asked.

“No, that just feels good.”

“You mean this?” he said, brushing his hand lightly across my collarbone.

“Yeah, I like that.”

“How about this?” His hand meandered down over my bra, grazing over my full right cup. “Will you take it off for me?” he asked as his finger ran along the lip of the smooth white material.

This was a big moment for me, actually getting naked in front of another person. I told myself to be brave and just do it. “Sure,” I whispered, staring into his sexy blue gaze.

Slowly, I unhooked my bra as I pulled at the straps and revealed myself.

“Oh, Sunshine.” He sucked in his breath as he took in my full chest. “So beautiful.”

His tone was so reverent; I knew I had made the right decision to have sex with him. We locked eyes as I silently dared him to touch me.

He approached my breasts like a piece of art as he grazed my right boob tenderly, sending shockwaves through my body. A moan escaped out of my throat; I had never felt anything so exquisite.

“Feel good, huh?” he asked, passion in his voice.

“Yes, more, please,” I begged.

Flames licked at my body and I was too excited to wait for him to give me what I wanted. Without warning, I grabbed his other meaty hand and put it on my left breast.

“Touch me,” I moaned, covering his hands with mine, showing him the tender, yet dirty way I needed to be caressed.

He stared, transfixed by my wanton move. Slowly, he mimicked the way I gently squeezed his hands against my boobs. He caught on quickly, taking over the pleasurable task. He was a natural and my body opened under his gentle kneading.

I was seriously hooked on the way he played with my boobs as he bent over and let his tongue flick over one nipple and then the other. I cried out as he greedily latched on, my body surging with pleasure.

“Oh, yes,” I breathed out as I arched back, running my hands through his thick hair and down his back as he raised his head, kissing me again.

“God, you make me hard. Touch me,” he pleaded as he dragged my hand down his defined torso.

He didn’t have to ask me twice. I bravely dipped my hand below the elastic of his black waistband, eager to find what awaited me. He hissed as my fingers gently wrapped around his hard penis, which was thick and long.

I was very curious. “Can I see it?” I asked as I explored his cock with my hand.

“Yeah.” He pushed down his boxer briefs and his penis popped up, hanging heavily between his legs and jutting out proudly.

“Wow,” I gushed.

“You like?”

“I do,” I said, taking in his size, “but it’s so big. I’m not sure it’s going to fit.”

“Oh, it will fit,” he declared confidently.

I was just going to have to trust him. “I hope you’re right. You’ll be gentle, right?” I asked, searching his heated gaze.

A sexy smile spread over his ruggedly handsome face. “Absolutely, Sunshine. I don’t want to hurt you, but I’m dying to get inside you.”

I liked the way he sounded so desperate for me.

“I can see that.” I ran my finger along the top of his swollen hard-on again as he sucked in his breath.

“Don’t touch me. I’m not gonna last if you do.” His glance was tortured.

“Then let’s get to it. I’m ready,” I announced, lying back against my pillow as I shimmied out of my panties and threw them on the floor.

“Holy shit, Sunshine! I can’t believe how sexy you are...Jesus!”

“Well, come join me,” I said as he ran his hand along my slit, provoking all kinds of delicious feelings within my body.

“God, you’re beautiful,” he confessed as he settled between my legs, careful not to smother me with his full body weight.

We kissed again as our bodies naturally came together. I instinctually opened my legs more as his cock found my entrance and pushed gently between my nether lips. I groaned and pressed my hips up...wanting more of what he was offering.

“So wet...so wet.” He closed his eyes as he moved slowly up and down my slit.

The anticipation was too much to bear. I grabbed his face, so our eyes met. “I’m so ready, Shepard. I want you to be my first.”

“Are you sure?” he asked sweetly, his blue eyes full of concern.

“Yep. Make it happen, Shepard,” I said, wanting to give him this gift.

His penis lined up with my hole and pushed against the resistance of my hymen as I cried out.

He stopped, afraid he was hurting me. “Are you okay?” he grunted out.

I just wanted to get this part over with. “Please,” I managed breathlessly, “keep going.”

He pierced me all the way then, the pain taking my breath away as we both gasped.

“Just wait a sec,” I panted, trying to adjust to the intrusion.

His cock pulsed inside me and I knew it was a fight for him to control himself.

“Okay,” I breathed out as the pain subsided after a few seconds. “You can move.”

He pulled out and pushed in, his penis feeling strange and wonderful as I braced myself against his movements. I squeezed my vaginal muscles around him, wanting to keep him buried inside me.

“Oh shit, Marla, so fuckin’ tight,” he groaned out.

“Do you like that?”

“Hell, yeah.”

I did it again, watching his face contort in pleasure. “God, I’m not gonna last long with you doing that. You feel too good!” he let out as he established a quick rhythm.

As he sped up and his hips moved against mine hungrily, the dull ache I had been feeling suddenly blossomed into pleasure. He leaned down and kissed me fiercely, our mouths imitating our bodies. I held on tight, welcoming him in, enjoying the new intimacy we were sharing.

“Keep going,” I moaned as he arched, driving into me deep.

“I’m not going to last!...Ooh shit!” He unloaded inside of me, his grunts of pleasure roaring in my ears. He shuddered in my arms and collapsed on top of me as I hugged him tight.