LOGINWhen 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.
View More~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~***It didn't matter how many times Christian kissed me. Each time felt new, like it was our first time, our first kiss. My hands found their way around his neck and tangled in his hair. I arched into him, a soft sigh escaping me, my entire skin tingling with desire. He groaned deeply, a sound which excited me beyond control. His hands lowered down my waist to my hips and tightened, pulling me flush against the hard bulge in his pants. I didn't realize how much I missed this, how much I missed his touch. "Christian..." I gasped as we broke apart. "Someone could see us..."He gave me a slow, heart stopping smile and pressed a kiss on the corner of my lips. "I thought you needed that after being all tensed up." He murmured. A shy smile tugged at my lips and I leaned against him. "I needed it."He chuckled and kissed my hair just as the elevator slid open. I stepped out beside him, my heart jerking a little when he took my hand in his.This time, his bodyguards had dri
***~CLAIRE~***The moment Katherine and I stepped out of the limo, the reporters swarmed us. Cameras flashed brightly, numerous questions were asked, and mics were shoved into my face. "No comments." Katherine yelled as she pulled me along, while the bodyguards pushed the surging crowd back. We made it into the company and headed straight to the elevator that would take us to the top floor, where the interview was scheduled to be held. I was trying not to fidget as the numbers in the elevator ascended. This would be my first time in front of a ton of cameras. I didn't want to close up when the time for questions came. The doors slid open and we stepped out. The main office was opened, and a few strange faces smiled, beckoning to Katherine and I. I turned and took her hand. "Will you come in there with me? I'm so nervous. I don't want to make a fool of myself.""Claire, you've got this." Katherine smiled reassuringly. "You have nothing to be nervous about. You're confident. You
***~CLAIRE~***I fell asleep in Christian's arms last night. I remembered dozing off after we had dinner, with a smile on my face. Only to wake up alone the next morning. The space beside me was cold, with little ruffles. That meant he left my room hours ago. He didn't sleep beside me. I yawned as I got off the bed, making my way to the mirror. A memory from last night surfaced, of when Christian stood behind me, admiring my figure. I smiled shyly at my reflection. Last night was wholesome. Completely perfect. I felt like a new person. For the very first time, I felt beautiful. I grabbed a pillow and hugged it, turning from side to side, a dreamy smile on my face. I wondered how I would face him after what we did last night. And dear God, I couldn't forget it. I couldn't get over the image of his face between my thighs, the feel of his lips, the cruel swipe of his tongue, the way he filled me up completely as he made love to me. My nipples hardened at the thought, making me tu
*** ~CHRISTIAN~ *** I still found it hard to believe how much I wanted Claire, how much I craved her. She was perfect, sweet, eager, giving back as much as she took. And right now, her cheeks bloomed bright red with a blush when I told her I wanted to taste her. As much as she was innocent, she was also naive. She was overwhelmed with the different sensation she was feeling. She was skeptical, and at the same time, eager. She nodded shyly before whispering, "I will." I kissed her then, before she could change her mind. As much as I wanted her to enjoy this, I wanted it too. Claire was tender and delicate, two features which appealed to me greatly. Moving slowly, I lowered to my knees beside the island and pulled her closer to the edge. My fingers wrapped firmly around her thighs as I lowered my head. Her scent hit me. Fuck! She smelled wonderful. I burrowed my nose at her entrance, inhaling her scent like a starved man. I didn't want to rush her, so I had to be gentle.
***~CLAIRE~***I didn't know how long we remained in that position. My breathing was even now, and so was Christian's. I stroked his hair, smiling to myself. Honestly, I never planned to end the day like this. I never even thought Christian and I would have sex any time soon. But when he walked inside my room and I noticed his gaze turn heated, I knew it would happen. His gaze alone ripped off that towel before he made a move towards me. After a few minutes, he finally moved. He lifted me fully into the bed and lay beside me, one hand flung across my stomach. His fingers moved idly around my skin, tracing light circles. "Why didn't this happen sooner?" He asked. I laughed and turned my head to the side. He was staring at me, and the intensity of his gaze made me shiver. "I thought you didn't want me." I murmured. "I mean, that first time on the ship was a mistake. I didn't think I was attractive enough for you."He raised his head, a surprised expression on his face. "Are you
***~CLAIRE~***I barely registered the fact that my towel slipped off. All I could think of at that moment was Christian's hands on my body. He kissed me wildly, like he had been holding back. He sucked on my lips, pulling the lower one into his mouth and nipping on it. I moaned straight into his mouth, my hands clutching at him, his hair, his shoulders, everywhere. I wanted more. I wanted him. He lifted me suddenly without breaking the kiss. My thighs wrapped around him tightly, my ankles locking. My hands burrowed into his hair, tangling in the wet, messy curls. We kissed for several minutes, until I turned breathless. Still I didn't want him to stop. One of his hands held my back firmly, while his other hand lowered to my ass and squeezed. There was just something about the way he touched me there that drove me insane. I loved the feel of his hand, the grip of his fingers, the way it made me feel. It was the most erotic thing ever. He broke the kiss and trailed his lips dow






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