“It was a nice turnout tonight,” LT said as they entered the house.
“Yes, it was. I was really surprised to see Lauren and Lawrence there,” Phire acknowledged.
“Yes, well that makes me no difference one way or another. What was interesting was the way that you were wearing that dress tonight,” LT said as he pulled her into his arms and kissed her cheek.
“You really like me in this dress?” She twirled around in the red gown.
“No, darling, I love you in that dress.”
“You love me in anything.”
“This is true.” LT smiled.
“What do you think they're up to?” Phire asked as she stepped out of his embrace.
LT huffed. “With those two there is no telling. I know they were not there to give money to the HBCUs.” LT chuckled, “But I have to say I love the way you called them out on their bullshit forcing them to write that check.”
“They deserved that slap in the face. However, they came in there for some reason. I’m curious to know why. She invited to me to lunch one day this week. I think I’ll take her up on that.”
LT chuckled while removing his tie. I’m certain Lauren has no idea who she is about to sit across the table from.” He opened the door that led into the bedroom suite. “I wonder who will appear? Will it be the sophisticated Sapphire, she saw tonight, or as she called you, Atmosphere? Or will it be the fierce Lady Phire from the new game I’m designing?”
Phire laughed. “Yeah, that was cute, wasn't it? I mean all of our names sound alike and all of us look alike to them, so I guess Atmosphere is a nice enough name.”
“She knows exactly what your name is. I’m sure of that.”
“Of course she does. That was her little jab at me to make sure that I understand I’m not important enough in her life to remember my name. What she doesn’t get is her actions indicate differently.”
“Her appearance at the event lets us know we are on their radar for whatever reason,” LT said as he began to undress.
“Not for some reason, darling. They are trying to figure us out.”
“Figure us out? Babe, I’m an open book when it comes to them,” LT expressed. “Give each of the siblings what they are due from their father’s estate and I’m satisfied.”
Phire stood in front of him with her back to him. “That’s just it. They want to know how to stop you from forcing them to give up anything.”
He unzipped her dress, then ran his hands over the smooth skin of her back. “So they are looking for my weaknesses.” He kissed her shoulder.
“Of course.” Phire replied as she shrugged out of the dress, allowing the red silk material to pool on the floor around her feet. “They probably see me as a weakness.”
LT ran his hands down her arms. “Man, I have a feeling they are in for a rude awakening.”
Phire glanced over her shoulder at him. “They have no idea.” She stepped out of the dress and stood before him.
“Let me guess.” He looked at the black lace bra and thong set. “Opal.”
“No.” Phire smiled at his attempt to determine which of her sisters helped with the undergarment ensemble. “No, this is Diamond.”
“Ohhh…Diamond’s taste is getting more daring. I like.” He smiled, easing his arms around her waist.
“I like it too,” Phire replied as she removed his belt, then unzipped his pants allowing them to join the dress on the floor. “I’ll tell you what else I like. It was good to see Regan out and about tonight.” She wrapped her arms around his neck.
He kissed her lips gently. “Yes, she’s been through a lot with the loss of DA Burnett. I didn’t know him well, but from all accounts he seemed like a nice man.”
“He was. And we still have to determine who took his life.” Phire exhaled as he pulled her closer. “It was good to see Nate out. He looked good in that tuxedo.”
LT raised his eyebrow. “Should I be concerned?”
Phire smiled at him seductively, “You should always be concerned. I can’t have you taking my love for granted.”
“Never.” He kissed her neck. “I know how precious giving your heart can be.”
“It’s a risky affair, that’s for sure.” Phire kissed his neck, then moved to his chest. “However, with you it is a risk I am willing to take.”
LT unhooked the strapless bra, letting it drop from her body. Then he kissed down her throat to her breasts. He captured one nipple and sucked until he heard her moan. He then captured the other, sucking and licking, loving the way her body was reacting to his kisses. He moved down, trailing his tongue between her breasts, down to her navel, then stopping right at the top of the lace material of her thong. He ran his fingers over the thin string holding it at her hips, then slid the strip of material down.
“I’ve been itching to get this off of you all night.”
“Mission accomplished. Now what are you going to do?” she said while looking down at him.
“I’m claiming my reward for patience.”
He lifted her onto the edge of the bed, then fell to his knees. Placing her legs over his shoulders, LT settled in for his just desserts.
His tongue licked over her entrance, then captured her nub between his lips. His finger eased inside of her stirring the juices in anticipation of his tongue. Pulling it out, he licked the remnants from his finger. “Sweet as honey,” he whispered then dived in for his indulgence.
Phire’s hands grabbed the sheets to brace against the sweet torment of LT’s mouth on her. Every time he loved her in this way she felt as though they had ascended up to the clouds. She had no idea if all men made love the way LT did, since she had never been with anyone else. As he raised above her, their eyes met and when he entered her, she knew she had no desire to be with anyone else. LT filled her with all the love she needed.
After making her feel like a queen, LT gathered her into his arms. The security of his embrace and the remnants of his love making caused Phire to sigh as she closed her eyes. Then she remembered something he’d said earlier.
“Did you really name your heroine Lady Phire?”
“I did.” He gathered her tighter into his arms. “The new game’s name is Phire’s Lair.”