MasukWhen Claire and Christian's lives collide on a cruise ship, their worlds are turned upside down. After a steamy night between them which leads to a misunderstanding, mistaken identities, and a leaked sextape, they're forced to pretend to be engaged to save their reputations. When the ship docked, they both go their separate ways, puting an end to the charade, until Claire turns up pregnant a month later with Christian's child. What starts as a fake engagement becomes a twisted, complicated reality as Claire and Christian find themselves trapped in a contract marriage, fighting against their past, the danger lurking in the present, and their growing forbidden feelings for each other.
Lihat lebih banyak~CLAIRE~
I sang along to the pop song blasting from several speakers in the bar of the cruise ship. After downing four shots of tequila minutes ago, my head was beginning to spin. I tapped my foot to the beat, nodding and humming along. The bar was slightly crowded, and several couples danced in the middle. I was clearly intoxicated so I didn't order any more shots. I didn't want to get too drunk. I glanced at my watch, wondering why Jason was taking so long. He left me hours ago, saying he had something important to do. But he promised to join me at the bar when he was done. As I scrolled through my phone, the bartender, a blonde brown-eyed beauty, returned and placed a bottle of Martini before me. I shook my head immediately. "I didn't order this." The corners of her lips pulled up in an odd smile as she pushed the bottle towards me. "It's on the house." She said in a tone that left no room for argument. I was surprised, but I accepted it with a polite smile. "Thank you." I took a sip of the liquor. It was harsh, burning a path down my throat. But a warm feeling suddenly spread through me. I looked up to see the bartender still staring at me with an odd expression. Then she turned and walked away. I knew that look. She was probably surprised to see someone like me on the cruise ship. And I didn't blame her. I was what people called plain Jane. Copper coloured hair, pale green eyes and freckles scattered across my face. And the worst part, I had to wear glasses. I was basic, average and unattractive. I grew up hearing those words my entire life. Back in high school and college, I was pretty much ignored. The ugly duckling of the class. The shy nerd who remained in the shadow of her peers. Until I met Jason, my boyfriend. Jason made me feel special. He took an interest in my passion for design, and he believed in my dreams to own a fashion brand someday. Today was our one year anniversary, and I planned to finally give him my virginity. Jason had been patient with me, never forcing me to do anything I didn't want to do. Just a month ago, I found a receipt in his wallet. It was a diamond ring he purchased, and I was overwhelmed with joy. Jason never made our relationship public, but I knew he loved me. It was probably the reason he booked this trip, so he would propose to me under the moonlight, surrounded by the ocean. This particular night, I had intentionally dressed in a sexy black gown, the type Jason loved. I planned to seduce him after the proposal. But halfway through, my courage deserted me, which was why I ended up in the bar, getting a drink to boost my confidence. I finished the last of the Martini just as my cellphone dinged with an incoming text. My eyes lit up excitedly. It was Jason. He wanted me to meet him in our suite. I climbed down from the high stool I sat on and the entire bar spun crazily. I suddenly felt hot. Shit. Maybe I shouldn't have accepted that Martini from the bartender. My steps were unsteady as I stepped out of the bar and onto the deck. It was night time, and the air had turned chilly. I rubbed my hands over my arms as I staggered my way towards the suites. I squinted through my drunk haze, searching for suite nine. The passages all looked the same, and for a moment, I thought I was lost. Then I spotted it. I leaned heavily against the wall, carefully putting one foot in front of the other. I could barely stand on my feet. I made a mental note never to drink so much, ever again. I stopped in front of the suite and glared at the number, squinting through my watery eyes to make sure I wasn't entering the wrong room. When I was completely sure it was the right one, suite nine, I pushed the door open and stepped inside. "Jason." My voice sounded slurred, even to my ears. Jason didn't respond. He was probably asleep. The room was pitch black and I couldn't see a thing. I tried to find the light switch, but in the process, I stubbed my toe against the leg of a chair. "Son of a bitch!" I cursed quietly as pain exploded in my foot. I kicked off my heels, swaying dangerously, then peeled off my gown. Clad in just my lingerie, I crawled into the bed and straddled him. "My love." I whispered. His arms went around me instantly and I gasped when he pulled me close and kissed me. Desire shot through me. I'd waited for this day, and it was finally here. Jason was gentle as he took off my bra and ripped my panties. Soon I was naked above him. Then he flipped us, covering my body with his. He took his shirt off and kicked away his trousers. "You're here." He whispered, his warm breath raising goosebumps on my skin. "And you're drunk." "I had a little drink." I replied with a soft giggle. "I wanted to seduce you." He chuckled, and through the fuzzy haze in my head, I noticed his voice sounded somewhat different. It was deeper, huskier, and absolutely sexy. Before I could think more about it, his lips came crashing down on mine. A soft moan escaped me as I wrapped my arms around him, tangling my fingers in his hair. He trailed his lips down my throat, nipping softly at my skin, leaving electrifying tingles. My lips parted on a breathless moan when he closed his mouth over my nipple. I arched into him, tightening my grip on his hair and pulling him closer. His lips were merciless, his tongue swirling around my hardened nipples. I gasped in anticipation as he pushed my thighs open and positioned his cock at my throbbing entrance. "Are you ready?" He whispered. Again, the deep timbre of his voice sounded strange, but I was too drunk to think about it. I wanted him so bad. "Yes." I whispered back. He slammed into me with one hard thrust, breaking through my resistance. Pain shot up my core, causing me to stiffen and tighten my arms around him. It hurt like hell, but it was worth it. Jason was worth it. He held me close, kissing my cheeks until the pain subsided. I let out a shaky breath and tried to adjust to his length, buried deep inside me. He withdrew and pushed back in. The discomfort I felt moments ago faded off, replaced with an erotic sensation. A throaty moan slipped out of my lips as he began to move, slowly thrusting in and out. "Oh God." I whispered. "It feels so good." His hands lowered down my body and gripped my hips tightly. He groaned as he increased his pace, thrusting faster, filling me up completely. Soon, an overwhelming sensation began to build at the base of my stomach. My moans turned louder, more breathless, more intense. Suddenly, my pussy clenched around his cock and I cried out as my orgasm slammed into me. My nails dug into his back as I trembled, grinding against him and riding out my climax. A second later, Jason let out a low growl as he reached his climax. He kissed me, and I held him close as he shuddered. It was magical, better than I expected. A while later, he collapsed beside me, breathing heavily. "That was amazing." I whispered, totally breathless. Jason laughed softly. "It was amazing." I rolled into his arms, only to find him holding out a velvet box to me. The diamond ring shimmered brightly even in the darkness. "Sloane, my love, will you marry me?" "Oh, Jason." I gushed happily, grabbing the ring and slipping it on my finger. "Yes. Oh yes, I'll marry you." Suddenly I froze. The drunken haze cleared from my eyes as his question resounded in my ears. I sat up and rolled out of the bed. "Who is Sloane?”***~CLAIRE~***I smoothened the front of my dress and smiled at Tyler as he held out the chair for me. "Thank you." I murmured, trying not to flinch as his hand brushed the middle of my back. The back of the emerald-green gown was extremely low cut, while the front shimmered with emerald stones. Tyler had picked that particular one. Fortunately, the woman who welcomed us into the dress shop offered to style my hair and apply a little bit of make up on me. While the waiter took our orders, guilt began to gnaw into me. I was engaged, yet here I was, on a date with another man. Christian wouldn't like this. He would be livid. But then I remembered how he had abandoned me in the hospital. He never called. He didn't even send someone to pick me up. I wasn't going to let myself feel guilty. Besides, I wasn't doing anything bad. This was just a harmless dinner date with Tyler.Tyler reached across the table and took my hands in his. "Are you okay?" He asked worriedly. "You look distu
***~CLAIRE~***I had never felt so frustrated. I shut my eyes, hot tears burning hot as the situation threatened to overwhelm me. I had to calm down, else I would go into a full blown panic attack. I hated times like this. When I felt a little bit of calm, I opened my eyes and exhaled softly. I lifted my phone and stared at it, willing it to turn on as I pressed hard on the power button. The screen remained black. It didn't turn on. I could see the tiny drops of water squishing behind the screen, and it added to my despair. "Okay, Claire, think." I murmured to myself. "Panicking won't help you. We just have to find a way to get home."The little pep talk did little to calm my frayed nerves. I thought of going back into the hospital to ask for help. Doctor Connor would help me out. He could even call Christian for me. But I hesitated. All my life, I hated bothering others for my problems. It always made me feel like a burden. Besides, even if I wanted to go back, I couldn't. I
***~CLAIRE~***Christian returned with a bloody knuckle and a deep scowl on his face. I didn't need to ask what had happened. I knew. He had beaten up whoever came to see him. He didn't say a word to me. He just took my hand and led me out of the club. Seeing him in this murderous mood made me realize there was a lot to him I didn't know about. The limo was deathly silent all the way home. When we got back to the mansion, I silently took him to my room and straight to the bathroom. I washed the blood off and tended to his wound. I still didn't speak, and neither did he. But I could feel his gaze on me all through. We didn't talk much that night. He just kissed me goodnight and fell asleep in my arms. ... I was alone in bed when I woke up the next morning. My head throbbed with an unforgiving headache as I pulled myself up. I didn't have work, but I had an appointment with Doctor Connor. Where was Christian? I slipped on my robe, stepped out of my room and moved around the e
***~CLAIRE~***There was no way in hell I would let Christian know about my fantasies. No way I would tell him what went on in my imagination. "I read a lot of books." I giggled as he pulled me towards the black, velvet couch in the corner. He lowered into it and gave me a flirty look. "Is that so? Books?""Romance novels." I shrugged. I tried not to fidget as his gaze roamed my body. I was standing before him, clad in just my lace panties. I watched his eyes heat up completely, the way he swallowed and clenched his jaws, the way he appeared breathless. As he reached out to pull me close, his phone vibrated with an incoming call. He glared at it, and when he saw the caller, he shoved it aside and turned back to me. "Aren't you going to answer that?" I asked softly. "Tonight is for you." He pulled me swiftly and I landed above him. "Straddle me."I adjusted, opening my thighs and lowering onto his laps. He was rock hard again, pulsing against my stomach. I placed my hands on h












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