The force in which Ella hit him knocked them both to the floor with her on top. She closed her mouth over his. Nick tasted her tears. Needing to comfort her, he deepened the kiss, seeking entrance as she whimpered.Moving his hands to her rear, cupping her and lifting her so her mound fit against his groin, rubbing her against him. His cock was a torturous ache. It was like an itch only she could scratch.Her moans were driving him crazy. His lips moved to her neck, nipping. His hands lifted her top, tugging it over her head. Before working at her jeans, pushing them down with her underwear. He wanted her naked.Their eyes locked. Her breathing was as hard as his. She trembled as she felt his hand slip between her legs. Her lips parted as she gasped at the first touch of his large fingers to her most sensitive area. She was wet already, showing him without words that she wanted this! She wanted him! It was like an aphrodisiac. She cried out sharply as he pushed one long digit into her
The next morning, Nick and Ella sat at the table, enjoying their coffees after breakfast. Knowing they might not get lunch and dinner would be served late. Ella had cooked a full breakfast with bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toast.There wasn’t much left. Not surprising really!, After last night, they needed the energy. He had taken her a second time in the shower, after the living room floor and then again this morning. Before they had to take another shower. Ella had washed her hair during their last shower. Her hair didn’t have any spray left in it, and he had told her, although he was turned on by her prim school teacher look, it would not continue. She agreed. Knowing there would probably be fireworks today. She wanted to make Nick happy, and they had their own lives to live now.“What are you thinking about?” Nick asked suddenly.“Hot showers and early mornings.” Ella teased.Nick smirked, leaning forward. “Do you want a repeat?” Taking her hand in his,
Nick moved Ella ahead of him into the last pew. He sat closest to the aisle but leaving lots of room for late arrivals.“I still don’t think this was a good idea.” Ella worried her lower lip, lowering her head to hide part of her face by the lace teal veil attached to her fascinator. There was a lot of interest directed their way. Mostly because everyone knew now that Nick was a prince.“Why? you look as you should.” Nick said simply.“Yes, but you don’t understand.” She whispered back, not wanting anyone to hear their conversation. Plus, this was a church, it had the same feel as a library, that people who enter should be quiet.Nick took her hand, placing it on his thigh. Patted it, then put his arm behind her shoulders along the pew. Rubbing his fingers along her exposed skin just below the off the shoulder dress. She needed that contact, and it felt nice to be connected to him. It was like he could read how nervous she was. The simple act of having her hand on his thigh it gave he
While guests were mingling outside the church, photographers snapped pictures of the wedding party. Nick guided Ella over to the side of the churchyard against the old low stone wall, so their bodyguards could protect them better.He was more careful about security now that he had someone to protect. Devlin and 3 other men fanned out. Their job was to protect but also make sure no one tried to take photos of the prince to sell later. The announcement of Ella in his life will come when they chose. If they could help it. There was no guarantee.“Shouldn’t we go over and congratulate them?” Ella asked. Ella had noticed that her parents hadn’t been looking around for her, inside the church earlier or now. They would think she was acting her normal self and sitting in the background unnoticed. That wasn’t the case now, which they would find out soon enough.The townspeople were very interested in their group. As Nick stood very close to her, with his arm around her waist. Tate waited with
People took turns having photos with the bridal couple, but the three by the wall didn’t make their way to join in. The bride and groom headed out to have their formal photos done, followed by the bridal party and photographers.Once the cars left the churchyard. Mary made her rounds, thanking people for coming and making sure they had the details for the reception.As she circled around, Mary made her way back to Tate, followed by Andrew and Cheryl. Ella wasn’t sure if they had arrived in the same car.Ella almost suggested to Nick. They leave now before the others reached them. It would be cowardly. From now on, Ella had to show more backbone. So, she didn’t say anything.Everyone had an hour to kill before the reception rooms would be opened. Nick’s arm held her tighter to him as he picked up on her unease. “Might as well start the rumour mill going. You can’t be undiscovered for much longer.” People started moving off.Mary said as she neared. “I’m so glad you could make it back,
In the back seat of the limo, Nick squeezed Ella’s hand. “Are you ok?”“I will be,” Ella reassured him.“Do you want to pop back home before the reception? We don’t have to go to it if you don’t want to.”“I promise my dad,” Ella said, unsure.“You don’t owe them anything.” Nick growled, expressing anger at the way they had treated her. Not just today, but always.“I know, but I owe it to myself to finish this. If I don’t go to that reception, people will think I’m still hung up on Stephen.” Ella pleaded with him to understand.“Are you?” Nick asked. Needing to know.Ella looked at him. “Of course not. I know he wasn’t for me. I have known that for a while.”Taking her hand to his lips “Good.. maybe going back to your place isn’t a good idea after all.”Puzzlement overcame Ella. “Why?”“Because it was hard enough to leave the apartment without taking you the first time. If we go back there, you will not stand a chance and I would say screw the reception.” Nick clarified for her.Heat
As Ella sat down in her seat next to Nick, he put his hand on her thigh to let her know he was aware of her, even though he was busy talking to another guest.A feeling of relief washed over Ella, as if someone had taken a weight off her shoulders. As if sensing her feeling, Nick rubbed his thumb over her leg.Tate sat down as well in her assigned seat. They smiled at each other. Dragon slayed. This had been her biggest fear today. Thanking God that it had all happened in the bathroom. Ava had been waiting for her to come out of that toilet stall. But why was she so surprised when it was her that had stepped out? Because she had, Ella had seen the shock on her face.Frowning now. Needing to run this through. Was Ava still up to her old tricks? Looking for the richest man available. This was her wedding day. Surely, she wasn’t that mercenary. But nothing else made sense.Shaking her head, feeling sorry for Stephen and the Blackmore family. Almost glad though Ava wasn’t her problem anym
“Stephen.” Nick acknowledged Stephen with just his name, taking Ella out of his arms and into his own. Ella had done so well today. It had been hard on her, he knew. But she needed to fight her demons, and she had come out on top.“Thanks again for coming.” Stephen reaffirmed, looking back at Ella.“Ella, why don’t you go get your bag and we can leave? Ask Tate if she would like a lift.” Before kissing her on the lips and staking his claim in front of Stephen.When she walked away, Ella felt slightly dazed.“Well, that showed me,” Stephen said.“Stephen, you are my friend…. but if I ever catch you looking at Ella like that again, I will break your nose, and that’s only for starters. Do I make myself clear?”Stephen responded like any spoilt child, “Ella is my friend, and I had her first.”Nick got in his face, saying in a deadly voice. “Let’s make one thing clear: you never had her.” Flicking his head towards Ava. “and after choosing Ava over Ella, you have no rights. So, I repeat myse