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  Jessi came back into the living area and curled up on the couch. She didn’t sit in her usual spot next to Tommy. She sat next to Angel. She looped her arm through Angel’s, rested her head on his shoulder and gazed up at him with love clear in her eyes. “I can’t wait until we’re back home. I miss your cooking. What are you going to make us for dinner on our first night back?”

  He gave her an affectionate kiss on the lips. “Whatever you want, sweetheart.”

  “You spoil us.”

  Tommy stretched his arms so they encompassed both Angel and Jessi, and the three of them shared a hug. It was filled with tenderness, and the love they shared made Jimmy’s heart yearn for the same. His eyes drifted to Audra. She was laughing and talking with Alyssa by the kitchenette. She was the woman he was waiting for. Now he just needed the right time to make his move.

  Chapter Eight

  Jimmy’s Lamborghini Aventador came to life with a throaty purr. Life on the road and performing in different cities was fun, but it was good to be back home. He missed the comfort of his own bed, and the freedom of driving his sports car. He headed up Meeker, toward the Queensboro Bridge and into Manhattan. The aerodynamics of the automobile navigated through the heavy midtown traffic with ease, and it came to a halt at a stop light. Pedestrians stopped and stared. It wasn’t often a fiery red Lamborghini sped down Fifth Avenue.

  Two girls crossing the street in front of him shrieked.

  “It’s Jimmy Wilder!”

  “Oh my God! I’d know that car anywhere!”

  They both ran to the driver’s side door, and Jimmy opened the window a few inches, just enough so they could see his eyes and his winning smile. “Careful, ladies, she’s got an expensive paint job. How are you all doin’ today?”

  A pair of phones blocked his view as the two girls snapped his photo. He opened the window another inch and smiled wider. He blew them a kiss when the light turned green and pulled away with the tires screeching.

  He found the address Audra scribbled on the back of her business card and rolled up to 106 Central Park South. It was Trump Parc, one of the most prestigious and lavish buildings in New York City.

  The doorman, dressed in a navy blue double-breasted jacket and white gloves, left his post and met Jimmy at the curb. “Mr. Wilder?”

  “Yep. That’s me.”

  “Miss Abelman alerted us to your arrival. We’re holding one of our VIP parking spaces for you. The entrance to our private parking garage is behind the building.” He tipped his hat toward the car. “She’s a beauty. The valet will take good care of her.”

  Jimmy circled the block and pulled into the bay for the parking garage. A valet was at his door in an instant. Jimmy hopped out of the driver’s seat, stuffed a fifty dollar bill in the valet’s pocket and entered the impressive building. The walls and floor of the lobby were covered in highly polished marble, and a huge crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling. It gleamed from floor to ceiling with luxury.

  He took the elevator to the 30th floor and knocked on Audra’s apartment door with a whirlwind of anticipation coursing through his body. He knew tonight wasn’t about dinner. He was horny as fuck and had a hard time taming the larger-than-life erection that filled his jeans.

  The door opened, and he put on his best smile, but an older man answered. Jimmy glanced at the number displayed on the door. “Sorry, man. I’m looking for Audra. This the right place?”

  “You must be Mr. Wilder.” The man’s face was set in stone. “Please come in. Miss Abelman will be out in a moment.”

  Jimmy stepped into the apartment and immediately noted the air of elegance that emanated from the rich stone flooring and sleek black furnishings. A plush wool rug sat in front of the spacious leather sectional with matching marble tables flanked on either end. He walked across the living room and gazed out of the large oversized windows that overlooked a magnificent view of Central Park. He’d never seen the park from above before. It was an expansion of greenery that rolled in front of him like a carpet, with billowy treetops dotting the surface like emerald clouds. In the distance, two small bodies of water reflected the soft blue sky. Tall buildings bordered the perimeter of the dense, forest-like acreage, like guards protecting it from the hubbub of the city.

  “Isn’t it beautiful?”

  Jimmy spun around to find Audra standing in front of a swinging door, which he presumed was the kitchen. He didn’t care about the view anymore. Audra’s beauty outshined the lights of New York City. She didn’t need to wear fancy clothes. She wore ripped jeans, high-heeled boots, and a short top that had fringes at the bottom. She looked gorgeous. He crossed the room to greet her with a light kiss.

  The gray-haired man who had answered the door interrupted them with a loud clearing of his throat. “I’ll be going now, Miss Audra. Everything is ready in the dining room.” He turned to address Jimmy. “Good evening, Sir. I hope you enjoy Chateaubriand.”

  Chateaubriand? Jimmy had heard of it, but he had no idea what the hell it was. “Who was that guy?” he asked as soon as the man left the apartment.

  “That’s Charles. He’s been my family’s chef since I was seven.”

  The apartment, the view, the chef – it all hit Jimmy at once. He knew Audra came from old money, but the extent of her wealth finally kicked in, and he was slightly intimidated.

  “Let’s eat before our meal gets cold. Charles went to a lot of trouble, so I hope you like it.” She led the way into the formal dining room, where the marble floor created at continuous pattern of white and grey swirls. The table was a striking solid black granite, which contrasted with the light stone beneath it. Two place settings were set across its width, instead of at the two heads of the table. “It’s cozier this way,” she explained.

  Jimmy sat in one of the leather chairs, still in shock by Audra’s lavish apartment.

  She smiled at him. “Are you okay? You haven’t said more than two words since you arrived.”

  “I never expected—” He didn’t know what he expected. “This place is unbelievable.”

  “I really didn’t want a three-bedroom unit,” she said with modesty. “But Kira insisted I take it. Her apartment – the two bedroom I wanted – is next door.”

  Just when Jimmy thought he couldn’t get more surprised, she just blew him away with the size of her apartment. He couldn’t imagine the price tag on a three bedroom unit in a building of this magnitude.

  She lifted the silver dome from a large serving tray in the center of the table. “I hope you like beef.”

  The aroma filled his nostrils and made him realize that he was famished. “It smells delicious.” He greedily stole two large, thick slices with the serving fork, and gave her a sheepish smile. “I forgot my manners.” He stood and offered her his plate, but she refused.

  “Don’t be silly. Sit down and eat.” She took one of the smaller slices from the serving dish and placed it on her plate. The next silver domed platter revealed asparagus tips in some kind of creamy sauce. She spooned a few onto her plate and then offered him a generous serving. He tasted the sauce with his fork. It was rich and buttery, with a hint of lemon.

  “It’s hollandaise.”

  He nodded like a heathen. Chateaubriand, asparagus tips in hollandaise sauce – he never had anything this classy, and he wished Angel were here to school him on the menu. There was a bottle of wine on the table. At least he knew how to work a cork screw. He looked at the label and pretended he understood what he was reading. “Is it okay if I open this?”

  “Of course.”

  She smiled at him while he filled her glass. “I told Charles we didn’t need wine or this fancy meal, but he insisted. There’s beer in the kitchen if you don’t like Cabernet.”

  “This is awesome.” He loved seeing this new side of Audra. Up until now, he had only known the unpretentious, fun-loving, bubbly girl turned music executive. Seeing her in her element, she was refined, classy and sophisticated. There were so many layers to the beautiful wom
an sitting across from him, and he wondered why she was interested in a simple guy like himself.

  The wine was bold, the food was incredible, and the conversation was light and flirty. The wine was stronger than he realized and went to his head as soon as he stood up. It was smooth and fruity going down, but it had a kick to it, or maybe his tolerance level had diminished since he cut back on the alcohol.

  Audra watched Jimmy from across the table. He blinked several times to clear his head, and then stared at her with a voracious smile. His gaze made heat spread through her body. Their eyes stayed locked on one another while he crossed the table and came to her side. When he took her hand and kissed her fingertips, she held her breath. She had been waiting for this moment for weeks, and excitement made her heart beat so fast, she felt like it was going to explode in her chest.

  He pulled her to her feet. She was close enough to feel his breath on her skin, and it sent a tingling warmth over her flesh. He placed his hand on her waist. His touch brought a rush of adrenaline which caused her to inhale a deep breath. His soft blue eyes gazed at her with lust, and the playful smile he usually wore was replaced by hungry lips – lips she wanted on every inch of her body.

  With one hand on her hip, Jimmy’s other hand skimmed her cheek, and his mouth moved closer. He was careful not to move too quickly, almost as if he was nervous. He slowly lowered his head. His breath brushed across her lips first, and then his mouth was on hers. His warm tongue dipped inside with a gentle swirl. A flutter filled her chest and her stomach flip-flopped. As his kiss deepened, his erection hit her lower abdomen, and she let out a soft moan. Heat settled between her legs, and she felt her body moisten. His lips moved to her neck, and his fingers laced through her hair. She rolled her head to the side and inhaled deeply while he nibbled on the delicate flesh.

  “Come to my room,” she whispered.

  He cupped her face in his hands and stared into her eyes with an intensity that made her forget to breathe. He dusted her lips with a gentle kiss, and then kissed her fingertips. She loved the way he kissed the back of her fingers. It was a subtle act of affection that fueled her with an erotic charge.

  She led him through the apartment toward the master bedroom and paused with her hand on the knob. Once she slept with Jimmy, her life would change. She would give herself to him and trust him with her heart. It was a risk she still wasn’t entirely sure about, but she couldn’t resist him. He won her trust, and she was ready to reward him.

  She opened the door and stepped inside, still holding onto Jimmy’s hand. She walked a few steps toward the bed, but he pulled her back into his arms. She fell against his chest and gasped from surprise and from the allure that pulled them together. She braced her free hand on the curve of his chest, while he pressed a hard kiss on her lips. He lifted her in his arms, carried her to the bed and gently placed her on top of the mattress. His tenderness and romantic gesture were unexpected, and she stared up at him with parted lips.

  He pulled his shirt over his head and tossed it on the floor. Her eyes dropped to his bare chest and the colorful tattoos that covered it. She had admired his tattoos for years when he was on stage behind the drums, but she had never studied them up close. Bright blues and reds, mixed with yellows and purples, covered the flesh from his neck to his waist. She traced her finger over a pair of drumsticks that were tattooed on his shoulder, and then she leaned over and kissed them.

  She looked up into his eyes and saw a sensual yearning that made her body tingle with want. She placed her hand on his cheek and touched his lips. They were full and soft and summoned her for another kiss. She swiped her tongue across them and devoured his mouth.

  He tugged at her top and she pulled at his belt buckle. They barely broke their kiss as they discarded their clothing and scattered it across the bed and onto the floor. Jimmy wrapped his arms around her and leaned her back onto the pillows. They lay side by side on the bed, facing one another, while her naked breasts pressed against his hard pectoral muscles. Her pierced nipples were tingling with sensations, and her heart ran rampant.

  Nerves and anxiety ran through her with each mounting second. Jimmy was an experienced lover – she wasn’t. She had been with few men in her life, and she worried about her lack of knowledge in the bedroom. She wanted to please him. There was so much build up to this moment, she was afraid she would fall short.

  His strong hand traveled over her thigh and cupped her buttock. His touch sliced through her fears, and she let her body respond to his hands and his mouth. She draped her leg over his hip and pulled him closer. She rubbed herself against him and shuddered with overwhelming desire. She rolled him onto his back and kissed the beautiful tattoos that covered his chest. She licked his nipples and slid her tongue over his hard abs. Her hands traveled over his muscular thighs and found his hard cock. Her lips encapsulated the head with gentle suction, and her tongue flicked against the sensitive underside.

  Jimmy let out a deep moan and his body trembled. Each time she sucked him deeper into her mouth, he grunted and sighed. She used her tongue and her hand to cover every inch of his cock. She licked and sucked him with eagerness, and she hoped he was enjoying it as much as she was. She massaged his balls and gently took them into her mouth, one at a time.

  Jimmy’s legs trembled. “I love the way you make me feel.”

  His words aroused her, and she sucked him with renewed fervor. His long moans caused wetness to flood her inner thighs. She moaned around his cock before her lips traveled up to his mouth, rubbing her nipples against his torso on the way.

  There was so much emotion and longing behind his gaze that it immobilized her. He wrapped his arms around her and rolled her over so she was on her back. His mouth came down on hers in a powerful kiss, and it overtook her. His mouth moved to her breasts, and he sucked on each nipple. A prickling sensation traveled down her body and settled between her legs. She couldn’t wait any longer. She wrapped her legs around his waist and tilted her pelvis upwards, grinding her crotch against his hard erection. He continued to suckle her nipples while she writhed underneath him.

  Jimmy’s mouth moved to her neck and then her lips. He paused to look at her. “I’ve wanted you for so long, baby. I needed to wait until the time was right, and that time is now.” He pressed a hard, passion-filled kiss onto her mouth before he slid back on his knees and found his jeans. He pulled a condom from his wallet and rolled it over his cock.

  His lips were back on hers before she had a chance to sigh his name. She was quivering with anticipation and begging for penetration. He kissed her neck while his hands caressed her breasts and rubbed her nipples. It sent a shockwave through her body, and she let out a small whimper. His hand traveled over her hip, across her inner thigh and landed between her legs. One finger slid inside her, and it caused her shoulders to buck from the bed. She clenched her muscles around his finger to draw it deeper inside her. A second finger joined the first, while his mouth left glorious wet kisses on her neck. She clung to his strong, round shoulders and panted from the overload of sensations that sent her head reeling.

  Jimmy paused to stare into her eyes again. She read something in his gaze that made her heart jump in her chest. She was unsure about the profound statement his eyes projected, but it made her melt into the sheets, and she pulled him closer for another kiss.

  He adjusted his position and inserted his cock. She inhaled a deep gasp at his size. It stretched her insides almost beyond its limits, but the burning pleasure made her exhale a long sigh. His hips slowly pumped himself in and out of her body, a little at a time, until she was comfortable with his size, and then he picked up the momentum. Her eyes rolled up into her head with intense pleasure, and she saw his do the same. She held onto the curve of his bicep to steady the tremor traveling through her limbs. She studied the passion that passed over his face. His mouth was slightly open and his eyes were hooded under half-closed lids.

  He placed his hands on her hips and held their bodies together w
hile he slid back on his knees. He thrust his hips harder and faster. He licked his thumb and rubbed it against her clit, while he continued to push himself inside her. She was overcome with sensations. Tiny bolts of electricity exploded inside her. Her breath came in heaving gusts that made her dizzy. Jimmy watched her, never averting his eyes, while his thumb and cock worked together to bring her past the point of ecstasy and into another realm, filled with nothing except euphoria. She felt like she was floating in the air, with every fiber of her being experiencing sheer bliss. She began to shudder uncontrollably. She convulsed as sensations traveled through her and multiplied, and she came with a loud cry.

  Jimmy picked up speed and slammed his hips into her. He grunted and gasped with each thrust. Her orgasm waned for a few brief seconds, before his thrusts brought her back to paradise. She curled her shoulders from the bed and held tightly onto Jimmy’s forearms.

  He held her hips in a death grip to ensure their bodies remained connected while he pummeled his cock into her repeatedly. With all of her muscles spent, she fell back on the mattress and her arms dropped to the side. She lay panting and helpless while Jimmy continued to send waves of ecstasy through her central nervous system. She was on the verge of begging him to stop, when he pushed himself deep inside her and let out a long, intense groan. She found enough strength to reach up and touch his cheek, while he throbbed inside her with release. He pressed a kiss into the palm of her hand, slowly lowered himself on top of her and wrapped his arms around her back. He buried his face into the crook of her neck and hugged her so tightly she couldn’t breathe. Underneath Jimmy, sharing the same contented euphoria, was exactly where she wanted to be. Their breathing slowly regulated, and Jimmy rolled onto the side of the bed next to her. He kept one arm around her so she rolled with him, and she rested her head on his chest.

  They lay together for several minutes, enjoying the closeness of the other’s body. She looked up at him, and he placed a loving kiss on her lips. The intensity in his eyes was stronger than it was all night. “I never experienced anything like that, Audra. I can’t even describe the way you make me feel. I . . .”