Page 40 of Falling Too Soon (Seasons of Love #1)

DAPHNE

T he next day, Nathan took me to the police station to give my formal statement and file a restraining order against Marcus.

The detectives took more photos of my now fairly prominent bruising and had already gotten the video footage from the club that showed the assault.

Thankfully, it was a pretty cut-and-dry case, and the detectives didn’t think it would be an issue getting the charges to stick, which helped put my mind somewhat at ease.

I was fairly certain that after it got out that he had been arrested and what he did, he would be facing disciplinary action from the hospital we worked at and, potentially, the medical board.

I didn’t want to ruin his life completely, but I couldn’t just let it go either.

A few days later, Nathan sat with me when I finally worked up the courage to call my parents and tell them about Marcus and everything that had happened.

I don’t know why I had put it off for so long because, as it turned out, they weren’t big fans of his.

I was shocked when my dad said that he “never liked that guy.” I didn’t introduce Nathan to them yet, but it was nice having him there for moral support.

Things were going so well between us, though, and I had no doubt they’d be meeting him soon.

We were practically inseparable, except for when I had to go to work, but I ended up spending most nights at his place.

Lexi acted disgruntled, but I think she was secretly happy to have her place all to herself again.

I still had to find a place of my own, but for some reason, it didn’t feel as overwhelming anymore.

Everything felt lighter somehow, and Nathan had everything to do with that.

When Halloween came, I knew I wanted to spend it with Nathan, wrapped in his arms in front of a roaring fire, watching my favorite scary movies, and eating Chinese takeout. And that’s exactly how it started.

I smiled up at him from where I was snuggled into his arms on the floor of his apartment. “I have a surprise for you.”

“Oh, yeah?” he asked with a grin.

“Yeah, I’ll be right back.” I gave him a quick peck on the cheek and trotted off to his room, where I had a bag of my things waiting. “Stay out there. No peeking!” I called over my shoulder. I heard him chuckling as I entered his room and shut the door .

Halloween was my favorite holiday, and that meant that usually I would have dressed up for the occasion.

Since we stayed in, we didn’t see the point of going all out, but I had other plans.

Nathan had mentioned that he liked my sexy clown costume but was sad he didn’t get to have some fun with my clown alter ego, so I decided to give him his own private viewing.

It took a little longer to get into it since I didn’t have a hand with the corset, but when I was all put together, I stepped in front of his full-length mirror to appreciate my handiwork.

Not too shabby. Nathan was going to love this.

I went to his closet to retrieve the item I had seen there a few days ago and then went out into the living room. As I approached Nathan, he was in the kitchen with his back to me, cleaning up our mess from dinner. I cleared my throat and waited a few feet away for him to turn around.

He turned, and his eyes went wide, and a mischievous grin spread across his face. “And who might you be?”

I didn’t have an alter ego prepared and blurted out the first thing I could think of, “Sidney.”

“Mmm, Sidney.” He started toward me, and I took a step back.

“Wait!” I held up my hand and then pulled the Scream mask I had found in his closet out from behind my back and threw it at him with a wicked grin.

“You gotta catch me first!” I yelled as I took off in the opposite direction.

His apartment wasn’t huge, and I knew I’d be caught quickly, but my adrenaline was still pumping.

I didn’t look back, but I could hear his heavy footsteps gaining on me .

I screamed about halfway down the hallway as he grabbed me around my waist. “What’s your favorite scary movie, Sidney?

” he growled against my ear, the mask scratching my face.

I struggled to get away. I mean, not really.

I wanted that man to do unspeakable things to me, but I had to at least pretend to put up a fight, right?

He spun me around and grabbed the back of my neck, bringing me in close.

His thumb swept over my lips, smearing my red lipstick.

“Such a pretty clown. I bet you’d look even prettier with those pretty lips wrapped around my cock.

” Then he leaned in closer and whispered, “If you want me to stop, just say so. Tap my leg if it’s too much.

” And with that, he shoved me to the ground.

He looked so fucking sexy, wearing nothing but that mask and a pair of sweatpants.

I wasted no time at all reaching up to free his now rock-hard cock from those cursed gray sweatpants.

I looked up into the eyes of the mask as I gripped him by the base and licked up his length.

When I reached the tip, I took him into my mouth and hummed.

Nathan gripped my hair tight and groaned, “That’s right, paint my cock red, my dirty little clown.

” He laughed a little at the end and I fought to keep in character too. I loved this. I loved him. Oh fuck.

I reached between my legs to relieve the ache that was building there, but Nathan grabbed my chin roughly.

I looked up to see the masked man slowly shaking his head.

“Tsk, tsk. No touching. That pretty pussy is all mine, but first, I’m gonna fuck that smile off your face.

” Then, he thrust into my mouth, and I immediately gagged at the intrusion.

“ That’s right, Baby, I love the sound of you choking on my cock. ”

God, his dirty talk and the feel of his cock pressing into the back of my throat had me absolutely feral.

I was so wet, and I needed so badly to relieve the pressure building inside of me.

He continued to fuck my mouth as I slurped and slobbered all over him.

Tears ran down my face, and I probably looked completely unhinged, but I didn’t care.

The sight of him standing above me, him in that mask and taking what he wanted from me, was so fucking hot that I almost came without him even touching me where I wanted him most.

“Oh fuck, Daphne,” he cried out as hot ropes of cum shot down my throat.

I guess he couldn’t stay in character anymore.

I sucked down every last drop like the good little clown I was, and then I licked him clean as he stroked his thumb under my eye.

“You look so pretty like this.” He quickly pulled up his pants, scooped me up and tossed me over his shoulder, slapping my ass. “But I’m not done with you yet.”

Nathan tossed me onto the bed and stood over me, still wearing the mask. He cocked his head to the side and growled, “Show me what’s mine, Daphne.” If I didn’t have makeup smeared all over my face, he might have seen me blush, but I did as he asked and spread my legs. “More.”

I pulled my thong to the side as he kneeled on the bed to reach out to run a thick finger through my wet center.

He hummed his approval, and I gasped as he pushed two fingers inside of me.

I was so wet and ready for him, but I wanted more.

He moved his thumb to stroke my sensitive bundle of nerves, and I almost levitated off the bed.

“Mmm, so responsive. Tell me what you want, Baby.”

“Your mouth, Nathan, please. Lose the mask.” I was breathless and ready to beg if I had to. I had never wanted anyone more than I wanted him at that moment.

He ripped the mask off and tossed it to the floor.

“Good girl,” he murmured as he brought his face to my center and latched onto my clit with his mouth.

Oh, sweet baby Cheesus. I would never tire of his mouth on me or his cock inside of me.

He knew exactly what to do to get me off.

He continued to lick, suck and tease me while his hands roamed my body.

He flipped the top of my corset down so my breasts were more accessible and then pinched a nipple hard, sending a jolt right to my core.

I was on fire and teetering on the edge of an epic orgasm when he sat up.

“Nathan, please.”

“I love when you beg, Baby, but I need to be inside of you when you come.” He stood and pulled off his sweatpants, allowing his cock to spring free.

He climbed over me and looked into my eyes before taking my mouth with his.

I could still taste myself on his lips and it made it so much hotter.

While we were fighting for control with our kiss, he pushed inside of me, stretching me. “Fuck, Daphne, you feel so good.”

He continued to fuck me slow and deep. Hitting a place inside of me that had me quivering and on the edge again.

When he reached between us to stroke my clit, I came so hard I saw stars and my whole body was pulsating.

“Oh, fuck, Nathan,” I cried out as he thrust a few more times and found his release again inside of me.

He collapsed onto me and held me tight. I was still wearing the whole clown get-up, including the wig.

I had no idea how that even stayed on, but there we were in a heap of tulle, sweat, and smeared makeup.

A nervous laugh bubbled out of me as I tried to push him away, “I must look like a mess.”

He pulled away just enough to look at my face. His expression showed nothing but admiration. “You look beautiful.” I smiled while he kissed me and then gasped as he quickly scooped me up to carry me into the bathroom.