The Alpha and His Contract Luna (Lauren) novel Chapter 71

“Is it really a must I go?” I complained. “I’m honestly not in the mood to socialize.

I look at Sebastian as he ties his tie. He was in a two piece suit and looked sexy. Hot like the fiery depths of hell.

For some unknown reason. I cross the room and stand before him. After swatting his hands away, I help him finish tying his tie. It felt so domestic, like we had done this a hundred times before.

I finish tying it and pat his chest.

“There, all done” I smile before looking up at him.

I find him staring down at me. Molten lava burning in his eyes. I see the heat there and the want. Swallowing, I step back. Not because I didn’t want him but because I was afraid if we did start we won’t be able to stop and he’ll miss this important event.

I don’t get far though, because his arms wrap around my waist. He pulls me towards him until we’re flush against each other.

“I promise we won’t stay more than an hour but we have to go. I have a surprise for you” his voice is deep and gravely. It sends tremors down to my nether regions.

My mind refuses to focus on anything except his alluring lips. So I don’t think when I rise on my toes and place my lips on his.

His response is immediate. He thrusts his tongue in my mouth and takes over the kiss completely. I moan when his hand lowers and he grabs my ass.

I felt him start to harden just as wetness pools in my panties. At this point I wouldn’t mind if we had a quickie. The way he turns me on with just a look is on another level. I won’t deny that my body wants him. That I crave him. Maybe we can reach an agreement since it seems he’s struggling with the same want. We could adjust the terms of our contract.

The sound of giggling brings me back to the present. Making me wrench my mouth from his.

“I didn’t mean to interrupt. Just wanted to tell you goodbye” Jax’s voice penetrates my fog.

My head falls on Sebastian’s chest, just as I hear him release a groan of annoyance. I take a deep breath and compose myself before turning to face him.

Jax was standing at the door to the bedroom grinning. His shadow, Krystal, wasn't around since she was spending time with her grandparents.

“It’s okay sweetie. You weren’t interrupting. Your dad and I were just…” I pause trying to find the right word.

How do I lie to him when he clearly saw us kissing and groping one another?

He rolls his eyes. “Kissing. You were both making these Funny noises”

I keep quiet.

“Okay buddy, that’s enough” Sebastian says.

“Fine but just remember what I said, I’d really like to have a baby brother”

Bash groans again. Probably in frustration.

I have to hand it to Jax for his persistence. The boy didn’t know when to give up.

Too bad though. There would be no smaller sibling except for the one Miranda was expecting.

“Jax” his father warns. His voice dripping with irritation.

“Okay, okay” he says, throwing his hands up.

I leave Bash’s side and go to him. I engulf him in a hug before kissing his cheek.

“Have a goodnight kiddo, sweet dreams too”

“Goodnight too Lauren” he grins at me before going to hug his dad. “Goodnight dad”

After that he leaves, skipping happily to his room.

I sigh tiredly. My dreams haven’t gotten better. So I always end up having a sleepless night. That plus the stress of the missing money and the scandal has been keeping me awake.

“Let’s go” he commands, taking my hand in his. Leading me down the stairs and out the door. We get in the waiting limo with Hunter as our driver once again.

“Have I told you that you look gorgeous” Bash tells me a few minutes into the drive.

I honestly didn’t feel it. I felt worn out.

Unlike the first time we went to an event together, this time I didn’t go all out. I had a simple black floor length dress. My hair was down, flowing in curls and my make-up was just enough to hide the eye bags under my eyes.

“You haven’t told me yet, but thank you” I give him a small smile.

“You haven’t yet told me what’s so important about this event” I continue.

A day after the release of those pics he came home and let me know that we would be attending a gala. He didn’t give me specifics. I had agreed but now I was regretting it. I just wanted to stay at home and sleep.

I haven’t been able to go to work since reporters were after me. The only reason they weren’t able to get to me at the house was because the gates were heavily guarded. There were also patrols all around. Sebastian’s warriors weren’t people you could easily get past.

“If I tell you I’ll ruin the surprise. Just be patient” he replies with a smirk.

Sooner than I would like we were arriving at our destination. Reporters swarmed us the moment they noticed Sebastian’s car. Hunter got out and pushed them aside. Giving us space to get out.

With his hand on my lower back, Sebastian started guiding me towards the entrance.

'Mrs Ashford, is it true that you’ve been unfaithful to your husband?’ one reporter threw.

‘And Mr. Ashford, how are you taking the news of your wife being a serial cheater?’