Page 19 of Dare You to Catch Me
Ifind myself stuck sitting on the little silk cushioned seat in my new closet. Staring at an entirely new wardrobe of elegant dresses, to suits, to skirts, you name it, it's here. My mind racing, my heart going in a rhythm that I don't know if it's excitement, rage, pain, sadness; well fuck, I guess a little bit of everything at this point, but it's taking over me.
It's pretty fucking sad, my own father has turned on me, but yet, his business partner, his best friend, Ryan has shown me nothing but kindness and that he is in my corner. And then there's Ace, who I've known since I was a little girl but not close to him. I don't know what causes him to protect a woman he barely knows but, it's making feelings erupt in me, and I don't know. I... don't... know... how I feel about them.
My lip rolls between my teeth, thinking about him learning about my piercing, and how he took over until he left me aching for more. A heat spreads between my legs making me smile to myself, before I get my ass ready.
After Ace and I signed our contracts, his assistant, Abigail notarized it, making it binding. So Ace and I are officially married. Then, Ryan suggested we spend the night at the Casino showing our union, without giving the marriage away, that's a secret.
So that's what we are doing, as soon as I get my ass fuckingdressed.
I slide the glistening fabric of my evening gown over my body, loving the silky feel. I stand in front of the mirror and admire myself.
I catch Ace behind me leaning against the wall in the doorway, as his hungry eyes roam my body, slowly, taking in every curve, until his gaze meets mine.
“Do you approve?” His lips slowly curl into a seductive grin, his eyes burning deeper into mine before his words come out with a growl. “Very much.” He steps into my closet, before he makes his way behind me and I turn around to face him, looking up at him.
“I have something for you.”
I raise a brow as I watch his hand reach into his suit pocket, pulling a rectangular box out. He opens the box, and my eyes widen as he reveals a beautiful diamond bracelet. The diamonds glistened in the light causing my breath to catch in my throat before I looked up to him with parted lips. “What's this for?”
“I had it made for you. There is a tracker in it. This way I can always find you.” He takes the bracelet from the box, before he wraps it around my wrist and clasps it shut. I feel the cool delicate diamonds against my skin. “Promise me, you will always wear this bracelet? And if something happens, hide it somewhere.” He raises a brow before a playful smirk twists from his lips. “Stick it in that sweet pussy of yours, I don't care.”
I snort a laugh as I shake my head.
“I'm serious, promise me you will keep it on you?”
I nod as my eyes meet him again with a smile. “I promise.”
Warmth spreads to my every nerve, something between Ace and I sparking, and for the first time in my life, I actually think I'm catching feelings for this man, but I'm sure he looks at me as business.
“Are you ready?” I give him a smile before he leads me to the car. I'm so tired of being chauffeured around, Ireally need to drive.
Once getting in, my eyes catch the flickering of the light reflecting off the diamonds wrapped around my wrist, causing me to smile as my hand spins it around as the light continues to make it shine. Besides my grandfather, I have never received anything like this. My mothers jewelry, I never got to have after she passed, so unless I bought it myself, there was no jewelry. So this gift from Ace is hitting me deep, even though he can always find me, that's probably not a bad idea anyways. I have nothing to hide from him, he knows about my racing.
Admiring the bracelet a few more minutes before I look out the window as the dark road goes by in a blur, making our way to the casino.
We finally make it to the casino, always walking through the back private entrance. We make our way down the hall, before Ace stops me by putting a hand across my stomach. “Don't forget what we are doing, Emma.”
I raise a brow, trying to hold my laugh in, knowing he is talking about my duties as a Queen, blah blah. Basically, don't be a smart ass, so, I am one, for the last time. “Yes, Sir.” My words slither from my tongue seductively, before my lips twist into a playful smirk.
Ace's hand presses against my stomach, pushing me against the wall. Pressing his body against mine, his lips dangerously close to mine, his hand snaking around my waist, staring into my eyes. “Emma, there are no boundaries anymore, so unless you are ready for that, stop with your sassy shit.” I snort a laugh, I can't help it. “Am I getting under the big bad king's skin?” His knee slides between my legs, pressing against my virgin pussy. “I'm warning you, Baby Girl.” I lean forward and whisper in his ear. “Don't tease me.” What the fuck am I doing? I don't fucking care, I've waited my whole life to kiss my V card goodbye, and I want Ace, I want him bad.
A growl rips from his throat. “I haven't even begun to teaseyou, Baby Girl.” He dips his lips to my neck, before he plants open mouthed kisses to my skin, working his way up, his breathing against my skin causes a shiver to run down my spine. As my nipples harden, his tongue slides up the shell of my ear, before back down, then whispers in my ear. “You want to play games, Baby Girl, then bring them on.” He pushes off the wall, stepping back as his eyes burn into mine with a dangerous but seductive stare. “Are we making a bet tonight, Mr. Collin's?” A dangerous chuckle echoes from his throat. “I guess we are-”
“Sir.” Caz interrupts Ace and I. Letting out a growl before Ace’s words come out. “Yes?”
“Charles is here and he will be at the table tonight.” Caz states.
I watch Ace's lips turn into a mischievous smirk, his eyes never leaving mine, before he says. “Perfect. Let's not keep him waiting then.”
I peel my back from the wall, and stand beside Ace as his hand snakes around my waist, pulling me into him, then leads us to the private room, where we will watch the hands playing tonight. As we walk, the powerful essence that feeds off Ace, is nothing I've seen before. His confidence rests on his shoulders. He knows his power, and owns it.
As we enter the private room, there are several men already sitting around the table, playing their hands at Black Jack as Ace leads me to them, my father is one of those men and his gaze meets mine. His lip curls into a snarl, but then that fake father emerges as he greets us. “I wasn't expecting the two of you this evening.”
Ace lets out a growl, before he says. “I'm sure you weren't.”
Ace pulls out the chair then takes a seat before he pulls me down on his lap. My arm loops around his neck, as I stare at my father with a devious smirk, leaning against Ace's firm warm body.
“I think you are forgetting your duty, Emma.” My father lifts abrow, knowing I am forgetting my duty on purpose. So I look down to Ace for his response. “Her duties are to me, not you or anyone else.” I look back up to my father with a smirk, lifting a brow. “My King has spoken. Now how about you gentleman play some cards.” I look up to the dealer and give him a nod, he immediately starts dealing cards.
