gasps playing on her lips.
He dragged his lips from her breasts and found her mouth at the same time his fingers dipped between her legs. Rubbing her with light flickers, he circled her clit while his tongue danced around hers.
She clutched the back of his neck, her fingers digging into him, begging, entreating him to penetrate her. He waited until her hips were flailing before inserting two fingers into her.
“Jaden, Jaden,” she breathed into his mouth, accompanied by tiny, cute squeaks in her throat. He tickled her, his fingers curving inside of her and when he latched onto her nipple, laving it with his tongue, she moaned, her breath urgent and rasping. He set her hips in motion, churning water over the edge of the tub. Pinching her behind with his other hand, he increased the pressure inside her and brought her to a screaming climax.
She clutched him tightly, shuddering off her release. Gently, he raised her from the tub, her arms around his neck, and wrapped a fluffy towel around her.
“Jaden, thank you, thank you so much.” She clung to him, nuzzling her face in his chest. “I feel so much better.”
“Great.” He kissed her lightly on the lips. “Ready to go downstairs? I want you to meet up with your friends, dance, pose, playact, and win the competition. You’re not missing any of it, not if I can help it.”
Chapter 10
Ella primped in front of the mirror, a smile brightening her face. Jaden had given her confidence back. He was right. There was no way she should miss the grand finale tonight.
She’d spent too much time planning her costume, getting every detail perfect. Besides, if she didn’t show, Tricia, who decided to come as Yuffie, would kill her, and also win the contest. Ella put the finishing touches to her makeup and turned around, pulling Jaden into her arms.
“I’ll never forget tonight as long as I live.” She stopped from saying more. She wouldn’t pull him into a commitment he wasn’t ready to make. Tonight would be bittersweet, a precious memory, but a constant reminder of what she’d lose when she let him go in the morning.
“Neither will I.” Jaden looked especially dashing. The stitches on his face gave him a bad boy demeanor, and his attitude was brasher and more aggressive.
He placed her hand in his and together, they braved the hallway.
“We could take the stairs,” she glanced worriedly in the direction of the party suite.
“No, we’re not going to let them win.” He led her firmly toward the direction of the party.
They walked by without incident. Jaden shot the slobs a hard look, his arm possessively draped over her.
She breathed a sigh of relief as they descended the elevator and closed her eyes, savoring every sweet moment with him.
The elevator bumped to a stop on the second floor and the doors opened. Ella shrank against Jaden, her heart pounding in fear. A group of men in monster costumes surged into the elevator. One of them sneered at her, while his friend flapped his filmy wings.
Ella turned away, breathing too fast to keep the memories at bay. They reminded her of the guys who had ripped her costume while their leader flashed his penis at her.
The door closed and alcoholic fumes bombarded the tight closed space. Ella hid her face, hoping the Neanderthals wouldn’t recognize her. The monsters got off on the mezzanine, the same floor as the ballroom.
“Let’s stay on.” Ella tugged Jaden.
“Don’t worry, I won’t them them hurt you. Besides, we don’t want to go to the lower lobby or parking garage.” He took her hand, squeezing it reassuringly, and led her through the doors.
Of course. Nothing could happen here. Not with Jaden around and tons of convention goers. She wasn’t going to be stupid and get caught in any dark corners or let anyone lure her outside the ballroom.
Her fears dissipated when she spotted Tricia.
“Oh, look, there’s Tricia and the rest of our friends,” Ella said. “I think she should win
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