Chapter 46: In Which He Tries to Stop Her From Tarot Reading

Every year, the Diamond Summit and Gala had two main panel sessions on its first day, then a dinner ball in the evening of its second.

All invited guests are strongly encouraged to attend the three main events. In between, they are free to participate in any form of recreational activities that they like.

Aurora closed the event pamphlet and shook her head with a smile. She was right - this is an excuse for the rich and famous to gather and share tips on how to make more money.

Don't be cynical, girl, Aurora smiled at the thought.

Her boyfriend was a brilliant facilitator at the first panel. His questions were sharp and daring; they sparked heated discussions and grilled the masters.

Aurora had seen Theo in his business mode at the office, but this was another side of him she didn’t know. She couldn't look away from him as he chatted and laughed on the stage.

For some reason, she scanned the audience and realized, much to her annoyance, that other women were noticing too - this side of Theo oozed a serious, magnetic charm.

Then, their eyes met and he gave her his impish grin. Her heart started to thump hard against her chest. Oh man, she thought silently, she wanted to skip dinner and drag him to bed - let him have his way with her.

After the second panel, they took off for dinner. As Theo had promised, the food was marvelous and the view was magnificent.

"Aurora," Theo squeezed her hand.

She tore her gaze away from the shimmering dark waters and smiled at the striking face, "Hmm?"

"Can you not read the tarot cards tomorrow?"

Aurora raised her right brow, "Why? Is something wrong?"

"I'm just… worried."

"About what?"

Theo tried to find the right words, but none came to his mind. Business talks and panel discussions are a piece of cake compared to convincing his girlfriend.

He smiled, "There'll be a lot of people, so I'm worried that you'll be overworked."

Aurora squeezed back his hand and assured him with a warm smile, "I'll be fine. Kate said that I'll have an hour break in between the three sessions, so it's good."

After some thought, Aurora's worries seemed unjustifiable, so she decided to embrace the opportunity. Smiling at Theo, she added with a cheeky grin, "Besides, I thought it'll be a good chance to promote my services and expand our client base."

"Someone paid attention during my panel," Theo grinned.

Aurora tilted her chin upwards with a lovely smile, "Of course. There was this gorgeous man on stage that I just couldn't take my eyes off."

Theo swallowed. He looked down at her fair hand and stroked her soft skin with his thumb. Then, he lifted his gaze back at hers.

Aurora saw the longing in his eyes and whispered, "Let's go back."

Theo answered in a low, rough whisper, "It's getting late."

They left in haste, hands locked in each other's.

No sooner did the bedroom door close, Theo pressed Aurora hard against the door as he crashed his lips onto hers and kissed her hungrily.

She gave him the same affection with her mouth as her hand slipped under his shirt and roamed the ripples of his well-defined muscles.

Her feathery touch sent electrifying streaks up his spine and lured a grunt from his throat. He grabbed her hands and pinned them above her head as he dragged his mouth down the side of neck, grazing her satin skin, pressing hard against her gentle curves and evoking excited gasps from her.

"I'm going to kiss every inch of your skin tonight," he breathed into her ear as his tongue licked her sensitive spots.

She whimpered with anticipation and arched her body to feel more of his warmth.

He responded by slipping his hand under her skirt and caressed her moistened lips. She cried out in delight, "Oh God!"

"It's Theo," he growled and turned her, then swiftly removed his pants, pushed her dress aside and entered her.

"Theo!" She gasped at the wave of pleasure that struck her belly.

As he slammed into her over and over again, filling her completely each time, her knees started to weaken under the thunderstorm of rapture pouring inside her. She pressed her palms against the wooden door for support, panting hard with desire.

Theo needed more. He wound his arms around her so that her back molded tightly against his muscled body and he rammed deeper.

She cried out as the pleasure intensified and reached a hand behind to pull him down for an intense kiss.

They came as one, in a fulfilling bliss, hugging each other tightly, as if this was their last night together.

Theo lifted off Aurora's back and unzipped her black peplum dress.

"Zia's really testing my patience," he muttered in between shallow breaths.

Aurora chuckled, "Is it hard to unzip?"

"No," he turned her around and covered her breasts with his hands. "I've been wanting to tear that d*mn dress off you since you put it on."

"I want to tear your shirt off too," she whispered, her green eyes twinkling with a mischievous grin.


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Aurora awoke to Theo kissing her lazily.

She parted her lips instantly and was rewarded with more loving caresses from his tongue.

His body soon covered hers and she felt his mouth on her breasts as his warm tongue teased her nipples, evoking the familiar sensations in her.

"Theo," she sighed and shuddered as his fingers started to work their magic, stroking her deliciously.

He knew when and where to exert pressure to give her the most pleasure, and soon she was writhing under him, her body aching to reach the precipice.

The second she was about to tip over the peak, he swiftly covered her mouth with his and kissed her deeply, taking in her screams of ecstasy as she came.

Before she descended from the peak of heavenly sensations, he lifted her trembling thighs and entered her gently.

Aurora sucked in a breath at the feel of him, then cupped his neck and pulled him down for a hard kiss as he plunged deeper.

He started moving at a steady pace, hitting her sweetest spot over and over, driving her moans wilder. She pulled him closer and whispered into his ear, "More, Theo."

D*mn that sexy voice, Theo groaned silently, it made him harder with need. He gave up his patience and rammed into her faster and stronger until she was squeezing him tightly.

A huge rush of euphoria ripped through Aurora and then her body shook with her release. She dug her nails into his back and tightened around him as he slammed into her a few more times before he climaxed.

They couldn’t move for a long while, panting hard and savoring the feel against each other. Theo had his face buried in the crook of Aurora’s neck, inhaling her honey scent, while Aurora stared at the brightly lit ceiling, her fingers at the back of Theo’s neck playing with his soft curls.

“Let’s go out to the sea after lunch,” he leaned up on his elbow and kissed her intensely. When he was done, he rolled onto his back and pulled her on top of him.

"Stop it, Theo,” she murmured. “I told you the tarot reading starts after lunch.”

“Don’t go then.”

“I’ll be fine, silly,” she chuckled and started drawing circles on his skin with her finger

Theo flinched and grabbed her hand, “Don’t do that, babe. It’s driving me crazy.”

Aurora giggled and planted her lips on his firm abs.

“Babe,” he warned. He stared at her and was lost in her sparkling emerald eyes. Morning sex with his little temptress was better than it was in his dreams, Theo thought as he stroke her cheek.

Aurora chuckled and leaned up to take his lips.


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Aurora stared with fearful eyes at the man with a military hairstyle, classic black tuxedo and thick, curvy white brows, sitting in front of her.

She knows the man.

And he knows her father.

“Miss Aurora, have we met?” His nasal voice asked.

Aurora swallowed and exhaled carefully. Don’t panic, girl, he doesn’t recognize you. Aurora calmed herself.