Life in Orlando Fontaine's mansion is pretty amazing.Now that we're allowed to have sex, there's nothing stopping us from doing it all the time. And trust me, we take full advantage. Despite the fact that I'm technically "staying" in the guest room, I end up in Orlando's bed every night. We go at it first thing every morning, too. And sometimes throughout the day. It all depends on his schedule.Production for Death and Deadly Night has picked up again. Even though principal filming is done, there's still lots for Orlando to do, which means sometimes I'm left alone for hours at a time while he works. I try to take advantage of that time as much as possible, either taking in some of the sights of L.A. or relaxing by Orlando's pool. Most days, I feel like a movie star.People would kill to live like this for a day, I find myself thinking one afternoon as I float in the pool and stare up at the clouds overhead. I wanted an extraordinary life, and I found it. Who'd have thought that th
It turns out what Orlando has in mind is to take me up to the shower and soap up each other's naked bodies. And then turn me around against the shower wall and join with me from behind until I'm crying tears of pure pleasure. By the time we stumble out of the shower again, I feel both cleaner and dirtier than I have in a long time. And I'm beginning to think it's a miracle that I can still walk after two weeks with this man.I'm drying off in front of the mirror when Orlando comes up behind me. His golden eyes meet mine in the mirror as he reaches around and cups my breasts through the thick towel. He isn't wearing a towel at all."I have an idea," he says into my ear. "Why don't we get dressed up and you let me take you to dinner?"My heart leaps. "Like a real date?""Yes, like a real date. How does that sound?""It sounds amazing," I tell him."Good. Do you think you can be ready in forty-five minutes?"Oh yes, I can. I dart off to the guest bedroom - all of my clothes are sti
"I didn't know you were back in town already," Nadia says to Orlando, batting her eyelashes. "You told me you'd call me when you returned.""Ah, yes. I'm sorry," Orlando says, withdrawing his hand from mine. "Forgive me, Nadia, but things have been a little chaotic these past few weeks. It slipped my mind.""I can see that." Another quick flick of her eyes in my direction. "Well, don't hesitate to reach out. You know how much I enjoy our time together." She reaches over and caresses his cheek. "Enjoy your meal. I imagine you have quite the appetite." Flipping her bouncy golden hair over her shoulder, she struts back across the restaurant without waiting for a response.I can't help myself - I watch her walk away, my eyes following her all the way to her table on the far side of the room. She's sitting with two other women who are just as willowy and beautiful - probably some of her model friends."I'm sorry you had to witness that," Orlando says behind me.I twist back around."I
My chest constricts. "What?""I might say the same of you," Orlando repeats."What do you mean?""You and your so-called 'doodles.' " He watches me levelly. "You claim you aren't an artist. You claim you can't tell stories. But I've seen your work, Maggie. I told you the first day we met that you have an interesting perspective, and I wasn't lying. You're talented. You're imaginative. And I think if you wanted to, you could make a career of it."I don't know what to make of that. I pick up my glass and twirl it from side to side, watching the wine swish around. "You're just saying that because we're sleeping together.""I assure you, I'm not. Why would I needlessly flatter you if I already know I can make you wet on command?"He's a little too on the nose with that comment. "Okay, then you're just saying it to avoid talking about why you don't want to write your own scripts."He doesn't answer right away, and I risk a peek up at him. He's still watching me closely, but his expre
"Go to the women's restroom," Orlando says. "I'll follow in a moment."Obediently, I rise from my chair. My heart is thumping in my ears, drowning out the murmur of voices around me. Everything is fuzzy, as if I'm listening underwater.I don't let myself glance toward Nadia's table. Or lock eyes with anyone I pass. I only focus on the urgent pulse between my legs, of the need that has taken over every part of me.I wonder if he fucks his other distractions in restaurant bathrooms. It's the only thought of that kind that I allow, and I suppress it again quickly. I've already decided to do this, and I won't turn back now.When I reach the women's bathroom, though, I realize there might be a hitch in our plans. All three stalls are occupied, and there are two other women waiting for their turn. Disappointed, I turn and leave.Orlando shows up only a moment later."There are too many people in there," I whisper to him.He pokes his head into the men's restroom, but apparently the si
The moment the words are out of my mouth, my climax hits. I go tumbling off the cliff, falling headfirst into a river of sensations so deep I can't remember which way is up. Within seconds, Orlando groans against my throat, pinning me hard against the chair as he finds his release.We both stay there for several long moments, just trying to catch our breath. My skin is dewy with perspiration, and several large beads of sweat roll down my back, but for once, I don't mind. I don't even care that large patches of my hair cling damply to my throat.With a contented sigh, I let myself lean against the back of the chair. Orlando reaches down and pulls up his pants, then takes a seat on one of the lower stacks of chairs nearby.I rub my eyes, feeling exhausted. "That was...hot."He chuckles, and he sounds just as tired as I feel. "I agree."There's something strange in his tone, and I open my eyes to slits, peering at him. "Is something wrong?""No," he replies, shifting and reaching do
I stride over to the bathroom door and unlock it, then hurry out into the restaurant. My dress is still partway unzipped, but I can't bring myself to care. I want to get out of here, to find a place to be alone and figure out what the hell I'm supposed to do now.He doesn't love me. That knowledge burns deeper into my heart with every step I take. I love him, but he doesn't love me. Even though I told myself a hundred times this was coming, even though I warned myself from the beginning that my crush would never be returned, not in the way I wanted, it feels like someone has torn my heart out.Something tugs at my foot, nearly tripping me, and when I look down I see that my thong is caught around my ankle, tangled partway around the heel of my shoe. And that one of the bands of elastic has caught on the edge of a table leg."Maggie!"Orlando's voice carries across the restaurant, causing a number of people to look up from their meals.I'm too emotional to listen to him right now.
Orlando twists around. Just outside his window stands a big, muscled guy with a closely shaved head and a dark line of stubble along his jaw. At first glance, he's terrifying - but then I get a better look at his face. It's the only one of Orlando's brothers I haven't met yet - Raphael, or Rafe, as he's more commonly known."Everything okay in there?" Rafe says through the window. His voice is so deep it's almost startling."We're fine," Orlando says back. He glances over at me. Whatever he had left to say to me, it clearly isn't going to happen now.I flick open the lock and open the car door, climbing out. And that's when I see that Rafe isn't the only person standing in the driveway - there's also a pretty, friendly faced woman with a baby in her arms."What are you doing here?" Orlando demands of his brother as he gets out of the car."Did you forget?" Rafe says. "You said I could get those movies for our father. Edie and I are heading over to the hospital first thing tomorrow