That’s it. He can do anything he fucking wants.
He unfolds my dress. Smooths it down over my skin. Offers me his hand and pulls me up till I’m standing before him. As I move, the plug moves with me. A constant reminder: I am his and his alone.
He leans down and kisses me. I kiss him back. My kiss is hungrier. Needier. Something in me has changed. I realize it’s the feeling that I’m not just kissing him, I’m kissing my man.
I want to go to this event tonight, on his arm, and be his. I want to be shown off and introduced as his woman.
Making me worry that I’m breaking every single one of my rules.
Never. Fall. In. Love.
Chapter Thirteen
Gabriel
She’s stunning. Magnificent. Absolutely gorgeous, more beautiful than any woman I’ve ever seen walk a runway from here to Paris and beyond.
“I’m proud to take you with me tonight,” I tell her as we get out of the car and head to the entrance of the hotel. This time, a veritable smorgasbord of photographers, reporters, and security line our path, but we’re ready this time. She holds her head high with dignity and gives me a wide smile.
“You don’t look half bad yourself, sir.” She gives me a wink. The “sir” would seem innocuous in this context if anyone overheard her, but she’s giving me what I want to hear.
I shrug. “Thanks. Took them two hours to do my hair, which is ridiculous considering it’s about two inches long, but I’ve learned to deal.”
She giggles and whispers, “Are you wearing makeup, too?”
I roll my eyes. “That’s where I drew the line, sweetheart. And if you think you’re going to be cheeky…” I give her a pointed look to her ass, and she flushes as if on command.
Exquisite.
I hold my elbow out for her to take, and she does so, as regal as a queen in her court.
“Ignore the reporters, babe,” I tell her. “Just smile big and follow my lead.”
“It’s like that’s the tagline for our entire relationship,” she quips, making me grin, and the cameras go wild, nearly blinding us. But I’ve done this before, and have learned not to look at the camera but straight ahead.
“Look ahead,” I instruct. “And not at the camera. It helps.”
Even in her heels, she’s several inches shorter than I am, so I have to walk slower than I normally would. It’s with relief we finally make it to the door and have a momentary reprieve as Shane and Mack wait for us.
“Exit left,” Shane says with a wink. “And Miss Montague, thank you for your prompt reply to my email.”
She gives him a coy smile and nods. I was enamored with her before. Watching her handle the pressure with such grace and poise makes me want her even more.
As we enter the reception area, I lean in and pat her bottom discreetly. She gives a little gasp and wobbles on her heels, but I quickly right her. I lean in and whisper in her ear. “That’s my good little babygirl. Daddy will reward you so well tonight, baby.”
She nods and mouths, “Yes, daddy.”
So cute.
Reporters and photographers are stationed in one room only once we hit the reception area, and I breathe a sigh of relief. It’s less stuffy in here, with uniformed security guards at every entrance and exit.
“Now we’ll have something to eat,” I tell her. “Make small talk.”
“Can I eat standing up?” she asks, her brow knit in concentration.
“No, babe. You’ll sit beside me.”
Her eyes go wide and she hisses. “With this… thing in me? I’ve already worn it on the car ride, but sitting in front of people knowing it’s in there?”
“Of course, Miranda. Don’t be afraid. You’ll handle it well.” I lean in and kiss her cheek. “And admit it, baby. It’s turning you on.”
The way she bites that lip again confirms my suspicion. “My baby loves when I make her submit to me.”
She nods, her eyes cast to the table. I take out my phone and send her a text so no one hears.
You please daddy very much.
She retrieves her phone from her little handbag, taps the screen, and shoots me a text back.
It’s hard to form a coherent thought beyond ‘obey daddy’ with this thing in my ass.
I smile.
Good.
As I go to slide my phone in my pocket, it buzzes. I look at the screen, surprised to see it’s her sister. We exchanged numbers before we left on my insistence. I wanted Lexi to come directly