Page 56 of DeLucas After Dark

“Then you’ll show up at the cabin tomorrow. I’m sure that would make Piper’s Christmas very merry and bright. Nora will be in touch regarding the arrangements, itinerary and the NDA.”

“NDA?” They both balk at once.

“Everything that I do isn’t just to protect my family. My primary concern is and always will be Piper’s safety and her happiness.”

“I still don’t understand whywe’dhave to sign an NDA,” Mrs. Chambers argues.

“My concern isn’t your understanding. My only concern is Piper’s well-being and her happiness. I will always do whatever is in her best interest.”

Mr. Chambers narrows his eyes. I see the waiter lurking behind a plant, watching us. Poor bastard. I’m accustomed to that. Unfortunately, most people are scared as fuck of me.

Standing to signal the end of our meeting, I say, “Enjoy your brunch. It’s been a pleasure.”

I take two steps before turning around and saying, “Oh, and please…pack something formal to wear.”

PIPER

“What should I pack for this surprise trip, Marco? It’s three days before Christmas!” I panic, walking back and forth in my large walk-in closet, trying to figure out what to take.

“Just pack about a week’s worth of clothes,” his gruff voice calls out from our bedroom.

“That’s the problem. I don’t know if I should be packing a bikini and flip-flops or sweaters and boots, or formal wear or—”

“Or you could go just like that,” he says, peering into the closet and nodding his head at me. “I’ll buy you clothes.”

I glance down at my nude body before lifting an eyebrow at him.

“I don’t think so. If we’re flying, the last thing I want is for the pilot to see me like this.”

“I’d pluck his fucking eyeballs out,” Marco says. “And don’t try to manipulate me into figuring out if it’s a short or long trip again.”

“It’d be nice to know,” I scoff as he comes behind me and nuzzles my neck.

“Seriously, baby. Just pack enough warm winter clothes for a week.”

“You know that translates into two weeks in my mind, right?”

“I do.”

“I want to pamper you, especially after last night.”

“Mm, that sounds lovely,” I murmur when his hands find their way between my thighs and parts them, bringing back memories of last night at Prodigal Nights. I enjoyed pretending to meet him for the first time and having sex with a stranger. We’ll have to think of new ideas like that all the time.

A loud knock sounds at our door, interrupting my midday pleasure.

“What!” Marco shouts in a gravelly tone.

If I’d been on the other side of that door, I would have run. Unfortunately, it’s not me, but his PA, Nora, who isn’t afraid of my cantankerous fiancé.

“Everything is packed except for Ms. Piper’s luggage. Your driver is ready, and we’re ten minutes behind schedule,” she calls out in a singsong, chipper voice.

I roll my eyes and groan. “Do we have to keep a schedule?”

“We don’t have to do shit but keep you happy,” he says, bending and wrapping his arms behind my knees.

I get slightly dizzy as he lifts me higher and places my pussy in front of his face. My legs lock around his neck, and my fingers tangle in his hair as his mouth meets my twat.

I don’t know what the hell Marco has planned, but I don’t really give a damn either. We could stay right here in this closet, and he can eat me out all day and all night, and I wouldn’t issue a single complaint.

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