Page 30 of Tomorrow's Never Promised

We are parkedat the top of the bluff. It overlooks the Long Island Sound and has views of the Connecticut skyline all lit up. A few fireworks are going off, and she intakes a breath in awe.

“You remembered this was my favorite place,” she says, tucking a piece of hair behind her ear. “But how was it not locked? After dusk it isalwayslocked up.”

I raise an eyebrow and cock my head to the side. “You do remember who yourmanis, right?”

She giggles and cups my chin between her hand, leaving a swift kiss on my lips. “Right. How could I forget, Mr. Kennedy?”

Madison is distracted, taking in the views. I reach behind her seat to retrieve her gifts, then place the neatly wrapped boxes on her lap. A black lace mask with gold Swarovski crystals sits on top. She slowly unties it and holds the masquerade mask in her hand, turning it to let the light catch the crystals.

“It’s seductive and classy all at the same time,” she winks at me. “I have the perfect dress for this.”

I smile and let that part slide. The day of the Gala, I have plans for her. But that’s another surprise for another day.

She places the mask on the dashboard and continues to open the smaller box on top. Her fingers delicately slide through the paper, revealing a small velvet box. Madison shoots me a look of ‘this better not be what I think it is’… which has me thinking about how close we’ve gotten in only a few weeks. With trembling hands she opens the lid and gasps. Emerald diamonds form the shape of a triskelion and hang from a gold chain.

“This is… Killian…” Her voice is thick with emotion.

Madison gathers her long hair and pulls it to one side. I remove the necklace from the box and secure it around her neck. My fingers linger there before slowly dipping down to her breast bone. I grip the pendant between my thumb and index finger..

“Emeralds mean many things. They represent royalty, unconditional love, balance and patience. You have given me all of those things. These last few weeks have been everything. I want you to know that you are myQueen. I will love you—I do love you—unconditionally. You have been more than patient with me as I navigate my ever unfolding life. Thank you so much for that,” I say, cupping my palm to her face.

I rub my thumb over her cheek as tears slip out. “Thank you for trusting me, for giving me a chance that I’m sure I don’t deserve. I promise that I will always try my best to give you the life you asked for. A balance between your life and mine. We cannot change our past, but we can make a better future. You are my future, Madison.”

I realize I’m getting teary eyed myself. Her soft hands caress my face, and her lips lock around mine. Our kiss starts off salty from our tears, but she sweetens it. “I love you, Killian Kennedy,” she declares against my lips.

A permanent smile has etched it’s way across my face. I release Madison from my grasp, and my fingers strum over her final present. She slips a finger through the wrapping paper, and raises a delicate eyebrow at the logo. Removing the lid, she breaks out into a laughing fit.

A pair of brownUggboots sit in the box. She takes a sniff of them and shakes her head in wonder. “No fucking way, Killian! How did you manage to pull this off? I actually looked online for them after Thanksgiving.”

I clear my throat and chuckle at how cute she is. “Your man has a lot of connections. I told you, you can have anything you want.”

She reaches into her jacket pocket and retrieves a small wrapped box. Handing it to me she lets out a sigh. “It’s kinda hard to buy a gift for someone who can have anything they want.” My Queen is shy now, looking embarrassed. I give her hand a reassuring squeeze.

“You are all that I want.” I remove the wrapping paper and open the small box. There is what appears to be a coupon book. I flip through it, and my eyebrows raise in appreciation. They are coupons ofpleasure. My cock jumps to life at the different positions and acts described.

The corner of her mouth goes up in a clever smile. “These can be redeemed whenever…orwhereveryou like,” she adds, her voice just a whisper.

I browse through the book, finding the perfect one—blow job in the car.

I rip the coupon out with my teeth and slide my seat all the way back—more than eager to redeem.

I retreatedto my room after Killian left to see his woman. I stroll into my walk-in closet and start unpacking my suitcase. My tuxedo for the gala is hanging on a clothing rack. A simple black mask sits on top of the dresser next to it.Would Madison come if I invited her?She should be on winter break by now, likely home on Long Island with her family.

Ineedto tell her how I feel, but this isn’t something I can text or discuss over the phone. The thought of reaching out to my IT guy crosses my mind. It would only take him a few seconds to look up her location. That wouldn’t be fair, though. Invading her privacy like that. With a sigh, I strip my clothes off. It’s been a long day, and I need to get cleaned up.

The hot water pours over my aching muscles as I step into the shower in my en suite. Steam fogs up the glass and swirls around me. I stand under the spray for longer than needed, letting all my anxiety drip off me and flow down the drain. Closing my eyes, I see Madison's beautiful face.

I fantasize about her in an elegant ball gown. A seductive mask caresses her face. Long black eyelashes flutter from beneath it. Plump pink lips wrap around a glass of champagne, just begging to be tasted. My hand pushes her petite frame against my body as we get lost in the music. Her height difference gives me the most unbelievable views of her cleavage. I run my lips down her neck and drag her into the bathroom, slamming her up against the door. Reclaiming what is mine.

I wrap a hand around my cock, stroking it harder with every passing thought. I can still hear her moan my name. Feel her delicate hand, like satin, clutched around my shaft. Leaning an arm over the tiles, I pump myself harder, building my arousal. A frustrated growl escapes my lips.Her tongue dancing with mine, her arse smacking the door with each punishing thrust. I close my hand over her jaw, and close my lips over hers, stifling her cries of pleasure.

My body trembles with an impending climax. I beat the fuck out of my cock.

Our moans echo off the walls. Maddy throws her head back, and her chest heaves with her own euphoria. That gorgeous pussy clamps down on my cock.I explode my release onto the shower floor, banging my fist against the wall.

Fuck.

I need to make this right.

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