Dangerous Conceit by Ali Lee

Chapter 50

Lexi stood at the table and finished her glass of wine while she waited for Rafa to return. As she gazed around, a man she did not know approached her and handed her a drink.

“So, you’re the woman who finally convinced Paolini to settle down.”

Lexi looked at him, noticing he looked familiar but not being able to place him. “Do I know you?” she asked. He did not put off an unfriendly vibe but he still caused her concern. She refused to shake his outstretched hand without an introduction.

“Vito Butera.”

“Alexis Tay…Alexis Paolini,” she corrected.

He smiled. “Did Rafa mention me? I’ve been helping him with his campaign…promoting him, if you will. Tomassi hired me.”

Lexi shook her head. “He hasn't mentioned you, but he's been busy.”

“No surprise. He doesn't talk about you much either. He’s doing very well in the race, though. I expect him to win.”

“I'm sure he will,” Lexi agreed yet was annoyed with his remark. “He’s a very intelligent man. Rafa sets a goal and gets there.”

“So how did you two end up together? Like I said, I don’t know a lot about you. The only time I hear your name is when he's on the phone with Tomassi.”

Lexi narrowed an eye, staring at him pointedly. “Mr. Butera, right? I do remember you as the man who’s always with him on TV. You’re failing at small talk. What do you really want to know?” Lexi would not waste her time talking to him since he was not there to congratulate her.

“So you’re keeping up with his campaign.”

“Of course.”

“Well, I wanted to know how serious you were about him. This is a critical point in his run. He doesn't need any scandals about his new wife on the streets.”

Lexi glared at his nerve and looked around for help. There was no one. Where was everybody? Where in the world was Rafa? Just as well, Lexi would take care of the man herself.

“So what you’re really asking is whether or not I’m with him for his title…or his money?”

Vito chuckled and sipped his wine. “I like it when a woman says what’s on her mind. I do want to know more about you and rightfully so. I can either keep hiding you or compliment him by having you by his side.”

“You’ve been hiding me?” Lexi set down her drink and turned away when Vito grabbed her arm. She returned his gesture with a menacing look. “Get your hand off of me.”

“You didn't let me finish.”

“Then hurry up and get to the point.” She crossed her arms.

“I would like to include you more, now that you’re both married. It could give him that edge, the final push he needs to win. The people love a man with a family.”

A family man. Lexi liked the way that sounded and uncrossed her arms. “How serious am I about him?” Her expression showed no hint of play. “Well, Mr. Butera…if Rafa was a factory worker and lived in a rundown house with no electricity, I would still have married him.”

Vito snorted, having no idea about Rafa's past. “As if that would ever happen.” He paused. “Very well, Mrs. Paolini, I will make you a guest at his next appearance. The crowds would love to know more about the support behind their leading man. And congratulations on the marriage.”

He held out his hand that she finally shook; then he disappeared with the crowd. Lexi stared at him for a moment when music for another song began. She quickly looked at the table that held her friends but found it empty. Then she saw Piper give a devious wave while Kayla smirked with her arms folded against her chest. Abby finished talking to the deejay and all three looked at Lexi. Lexi shook her head when Kayla snatched the microphone from the man on stage.

“Good evening. I wanted everybody to know that the dance floor is now open to all guests. Come…join the bride before she is stolen from the show.”

“I don't think so.” Lexi tried to resist her friends dragging her back to the floor.

“I taught you how to dance. The least you can do is dance at your wedding.” Kayla and Piper started moving beside her as several guests moved their way.

Lexi tried to move, but she could not get into it even though others waited for her to start. It was not really her thing to show off like her friends.

“Way to put the bride on display when the groom walks out of the room.” Rafa grabbed her from behind, shooting a condemning glare at Kayla and Piper.

“What? It's a celebration,” Kayla defended with an indignant tone.

“You wait for me before throwing her in the middle of a crowd.” Rafa shot back and pulled Lexi away from them. Now she had to dance or leave an unhappy crowd. The guests expected her to dance.

“Will you dance with me?” Lexi asked, making him stop and turn around.

“Are you sure that you want to dance?”

“I owe it to the guests.”

“Actually, you’re entitled to do whatever you want. You don't owe anybody anything.”

“It's a courtesy.”

“Courtesy,” he repeated. “Fine, wait right here for me. This song isn't going to work.” He approached the stage, exchanging words with the man on top. Within seconds, he stood back in front of Lexi. “I want you to follow my lead.”

He held his hand to the deejay for him to start. The song? Sexy Back. The second it began, he strummed his finger over her nose, across her lips and down her breasts. Lexi inhaled at the touch, standing still as Rafa walked around her, dragging his nails across every curve he touched.

“Rafa,” she mumbled when he flung her away by her hand, bringing her immediately to his body.

“Go with it.” He spun her around twice and grabbed her waist, forcing her body flush. “Pretend nobody is here.”

Lexi stared in his eyes, gorgeous brown eyes that made her entire body tingle. If they really were alone, things might get out of hand. Fortunately, her mind started to relax with the two drinks she had.

“Okay.” She placed her hands over his cheeks and leaned in for a kiss, causing him to take full advantage of her lips.

“I want to have my way with you,” he said between breaths. Lexi almost moaned but caught herself before the untimely escape; her quiet pants were enough to cue him to her thoughts. “I want you like I’ve never had you before,” he added, making her shiver as he swung her away.

“Are you trying to seduce me, Mr. Paolini?”

He spun her around again, being straight-faced on her return. “Oh…I think I’m way past seducing, love.” He folded her tighter against his chest, until she felt his hardened length through his pants. Lexi quickly glanced around. It seemed that everyone was too occupied with themselves to notice the two of them. “Don't worry. No one can tell. It’s too dark and they’re too drunk to care anyway.”

Lexi slid her arm around his neck and tiptoed, muttering in his ear. “Where are we going after this?”

“One of the rooms,” he answered. “And I can’t wait for much longer.”

Those drinks must have been stronger than she knew, because she felt her hot breath as she pressed his ear with her lips. “I'm ready then.”

***

Lexi barely noticed what floor they were on much less paid attention to the room plate on the wall. She watched Rafa's swift movements as he slid his key card and jerked her inside, kicking the door shut again before devouring her mouth with greed.

“I want you naked.” He bumped her against the dresser and whirled her around to face the mirror staring back at them both. “You look stunning in this dress by the way.” She felt the material loosen as he started to untie the loops that bound its ends. When he pulled the last of the sash from a loop, he tossed it over a chair and turned his attention back to her.

“I'm going to show you exactly who you married.”

Lexi dipped her head toward the top of the dresser as he slid the sleeves from her arms, reaching to massage her breasts underneath. “I love the way you touch me,” she muttered. Rafa planted kisses from the nape of her neck to her spine, until the dress gathered at her feet. Only her silky lingerie attached to her thigh-length nylons were left.

Rafa inhaled as he stared at her standing in front of the mirror; then he whirled her back around, mesmerized by the sight of her. “You’re the sexiest woman I’ve ever seen.” He hoisted her on top. Her full lips were an invitation to his eager mouth. He violated them. His fingers snapped the clasps against her back, making him groan at exposing her breasts. “So beautiful.” He sucked on one of her nipples and then massaged it with his tongue.

Lexi started to push off his coat when he stopped her, grabbing her wrists with his hands and moving his mouth lower, to the thin elastic band of her panties. “I’m not taking off a single thing until I taste every inch of you.”

He spread one of her knees apart and licked the area between her legs, where silky material hid his vice. Being unsatisfied, he short of ripped the fabric from her waist, down her legs and off the tips of her toes. Then he lifted her knees around his shoulders.

“Oh god!” Lexi lurched backwards, clamping the dresser for support as he pulled her bottom up. “Rafa,” she gasped for air as he raised his face to hers, leaving his fingers to massage her sensitive folds. How he enjoyed making her lose herself completely.

“You know what I want to hear.” He inserted one digit, twisting as he entered and feeling how wet she had become.

“Rafa,” she panted in response to a second in its wake.

“Say it louder,” he ordered and intruded faster, making her cry out his name.

“Rafa, please!” She clawed his arms as he tipped her into orgasm and felt every spasm of her walls.

“Say my name again.” He continued sinking his fingers in her flesh, loving her throaty whines.

“I need you,” she pleaded and tugged at his coat.

“Beg me.” He moved his mouth to her throbbing core.

“Oh god,” she squeezed her eyes tight and rode out another wave of sheer bliss.

“What was that?” He kept her in her ecstatic high.

“I…want to feel you.” She seized his shirt for leverage, trying to lower her thighs to his waist.

“Did I tell you to move?” He gripped her legs, keeping them from moving at all.

“Fuck me already.” Her body quivered again, making it difficult for her to utter another word.

“What was that? Am I turning that sweet mouth dirty?” Rafa finally stood and set her feet to the floor, guiding her to the bed.

Lexi sat, stilling her shaky legs, pushed off his coat as she did. This time, Rafa let her do as she pleased. She untucked his shirt and unfastened the buttons as high as she could reach. He undid the rest while Lexi focused on his belt.

“You want me that bad?” he said. She looked up at his smirk, dazed by the feeling he gave. She felt pure desire; her expression spoke everything she felt.

“I want you…so bad, Rafa.” She popped his button and unzipped his slacks, letting them drop before dragging down his briefs. When his shaft jolted forward, Lexi took the full length in her hands and lowered her mouth overtop.

“Fuck, Alexis.” Rafa held his breath and cinched her hair. Lexi caught him completely off guard, making him lose himself to her. “Fuck…your mouth is sweet.” He grunted as she continued to stroke his masculine form with her lips. She concentrated on taking it all as her tongue made him feel what no other woman could.

“God almighty, you’re perfect.” He gently pushed her away and kicked off his slacks. “Scoot up and turn over.”

“What?”

Rafa looked at her, almost forgetting that she still lacked much experience when it came to the sheets. He laid her back and crawled on top. “Scoot,” he moved his chin toward the head of the bed. When she lay directly underneath, he flipped her over and pulled her hips flush.

“I’m going to give you so much of me; you won't be able to walk tomorrow.”

“Wait…you don't have a con—”

He placed an arm around her breasts and lifted her back to his chest. “I don't, do I.” Then he slowly pushed in every inch, gently rocking against the raving beauty until he fully sheathed his length.

“You feel…so good. But what if…”

“I saw the cribs on your phone. I know it's what you want. I'm okay with it.”

She closed her eyes, absorbed with the way he made her feel, a feeling of total elation. “I know you like that.” He continued to pump against her, until he was sure her body adjusted to the position. “Hold on to the headboard, baby.”

Rafa waited until Lexi completely faced the wall. Then he moved directly behind, separating her legs as he positioned his knees between. She immediately clutched the bed for balance when he lifted her hips, admiring her as he disappeared inside. She could feel every one of his muscles flexing with each lunge he made. Rafa was going easy, but she wanted more.

“Faster, Rafa,” she breathed. Rafa did not listen to her. Instead of going faster, he slowed his speed to an agonizing pace, wrapping his fingers around her mouth.

“Patience, love,” he said. Yet as he spoke, he plunged inside, feeling her lips moan against his hand. “Is that what you want?” He bit her neck, clenching her hips as he drove inside without shame.

“Yes,” she cried in response, having him pull the back of her head to the side.

“Look at me when I fuck you.”

She opened her eyes at the command, allowing him satisfaction with every thrust he gave. Lexi reached behind and grabbed his head, loving the way his arms gripped around her waist. She arched her back, wanting to feel more of his hands. She lifted her exposed breasts to him.

Rafa understood what she wanted. He rubbed his palms across her skin, leaving Lexi to writhe at his touch. All the while, he pounded her until she could barely gasp for air. Rafa did not stop until she trembled in his arms. “Turn back over for me, baby. Lay down.”

She lay on her back, being immediately taken again, repeatedly as he determined to consume her for himself. Lexi was spent. He was aware. She held onto his shoulders and looked in his eyes, taking every inch of him with needy desperation. She did not want him to leave out one single part. She wanted it all, to be the only woman who saw him like this.

He stretched his arms underneath her exhausted body. He needed to see her, those beautiful eyes that looked only at him. His wife in all her naked glory. She belonged to him. A woman who wanted to bare his children. There was none like her. He ravished her entire form, depleting her energy and taking her for himself. No one else would ever know how her body felt—only him.

Then he looked at her and kissed her mouth with all the passion he could give. He continued to stare; their gazes fastened to the other. For seconds, his movements were rapid, rigid against her. She wanted his seed. He knew she did. He would give her whatever she wished.

He leaned down again, so close to her lips that she opened hers. He did not kiss her yet. He pressed his mouth to her ear, whispering the words she needed to hear. “I love you, Lexi—so much. I would do anything for you.” He closed his eyes, kissing her hard and absorbing her cries as she choked his fingers with hers. Then he finally gave into her, stilling deep within her depths, having no mercy with his release.