Summary: Riley and Bastien have a quickie before the ball.
Author’s note: This takes place after Making Amends.
Riley turned and spotted Bastien approaching her. She smiled as he came closer. “Hi there. What brings you here?”
Bastien smiled back at her. “King Liam asked me to escort you to the ball.”
“That’s a surprise. I didn’t think he wanted you around me. Has he come around? I know it hurts that he’s so mad at you.” She reached out and stroked his arm gently.
“I don’t know,” Bastien said softly. “I don’t want to assume anything. But maybe it’s a step in the right direction.”
“I think so,” Riley said reassuringly. “It’s definitely a good sign.”
“I’ve been looking for you all day.” He looked her over. “And thinking about you. You look absolutely gorgeous in that dress.”
“Thank you. You look pretty good yourself.” She pulled him closer to her.
Bastien pushed her against the wall. “Oh, what I’d like to do to you…”
“Not here. What if someone saw us? That wouldn’t be good for either of us.” She reached for the doorknob, and opened the door to her room. “Come in.”
“We’re expected at the ball,” he said, but stepped inside anyway.
“Then we’ll have to make this quick.” She wrapped her arms around him and began kissing him deeply. He returned the kiss and pressed his body against hers. She put her hands on his ass and squeezed his cheeks. She then moved a hand to the front of his body and unzipped his fly. She pulled his pants down, then yanked down her stockings and underwear. She lifted up her dress and lay back on the bed.
“Shouldn’t you take that off?” Bastien asked. “There’s so much fabric. It could get messy.”
“No time. It’ll be OK. Just let me know when you’re about to…”
“Got it,” he said before she could finish. He lay down on the bed and kissed her again. He placed his hand between her legs and began rubbing her clit, then slipped another finger inside her. She reached for him and began stroking him, feeling him grow harder. He put his head between her legs and began exploring her with his tongue. She moaned as the pleasurable sensations came over her.
“Take me now,” she commanded. He climbed on top of her and thrust himself inside her. She wrapped her legs around him as he began moving faster and faster, and moved her hips in time with his thrusts. The heat inside her grew hotter, and then Bastien pulled out.
“I think I’m going to come,” he gasped as he began moving away from her. Riley grabbed him and lowered her head, taking him into her mouth. He put his hands on her head and clutched her hair, and then he cried out loudly.
As he pulled out, he looked to her and smiled. “You need to finish too.” He lowered his head and began sucking on her clit, then inserted two fingers inside her and began moving them in and out of her. Soon she was moaning loudly as the pleasure overtook her.
She pulled up her stockings and underwear, then walked over to the mirror. She combed her hair and touched up her makeup, then turned to Bastien, who had put his pants back on. “We should get to the ball.”
They walked out of the room, and Riley closed the door. She reached for Bastien’s hand and looked into his eyes. “I know it’s your job to guard Liam, but if it’s too awkward after everything that’s happened, or if you want a change, I’d love to have you as my personal bodyguard.”
Bastien smiled. “That would be a fun job.” He kissed her one last time, and then they headed to the ball.