Played by Love (New Adult Romance): A #Played Novella by Rachelle Ayala Read Free Book Online

better.” He tugged at the suspenders and shrugged a slipping shoulder pad.
    “Excuse me?” She huffed, hands on her dainty hips. “I researched every stitch, every thread of your costume. Ordered the most authentic materials. I’ll have you know I personally hammered the aluminum for your shield and anodized it black.”
    He swallowed and lunged to kiss her, a surefire distraction. Ella squealed and ran down the hallway. She had to remember to play hard-to-get since Asian girls were so good at that. Her chest heaving, she slipped the keycard into the slot and pushed her way into the room. As soon as she slipped in, she swung the privacy latch, trapping Jaden outside.
    “Say you’re sorry.” She peeked out the crack of the door and stuck her tongue at him.
    “Sorry.” Jaden sounded like a four year old whose mother made him apologize.
    “Not good enough. Tell me why we won.”
    “Cuz we’re so good together?”
    “More.”
    “We look cool together.”
    “And?”
    “Our costumes were awesome, the detail intricate, designed by a professional.” He crossed his arms and flared his nostrils. “And we belong together.”
    “Squeee! Buy the man a clue.” Ella unhooked the privacy latch and dragged Jaden into the room. “Say it again.”
    “Oh no, I’m a warrior. Warriors don’t take orders from princesses.” Jaden swept Ella into his arms and swung her round and round. The billows of her dress floated and trailed a circle around them, and she was laughing so hard she didn’t realize at first that he’d placed her gently on clouds of rose petals.
    His eyes bore into hers, full of passion, and a spark of something more intense. She saw her reflection, her paleness reflected in those shiny black orbs. Candlelight muted the tones of his angular face, his cheekbones, strong jaw, and perfectly symmetric nose. The warrior, Zack Fair, narrowed his eyes, eager to devour his prey.
    He removed the triple dragon brooch holding the pleats of her gown, and her breasts spilled out. Licking his lips, he buried his face into them, nuzzling and nipping her.
    As excited as he made her, Ella carefully removed Zack’s shoulder plates and his soldier belt, items that cost her specialized material and hours to put together. He seemed to understand her concern and carefully peeled off the rest of his clothes, folding them over the suitcase. Naked and already erect, he climbed into the elven bed and spread her hair like a crown around her face.
    Dotting kisses, first on her temple, then the sides of her face, across her nose and over her chin, and behind her ears, he worshipped her, a supplicant to her goddess desires.
    Ella’s blood sang inside her veins and her skin shimmered with lust and desire. This was her ultimate fantasy, to be taken by a warrior, a mighty man, skilled in the arts of seduction.
    But when their lips met, she knew he was Jaden, her prince and best friend. She stroked his face and raked her fingers through his hair, separating the gelled spikes. Jaden the soccer goalkeeper, the guy at the frat who kept score, the player trailed by groupies, was different from the rest. He was genuine, real, and she was Ella, not Lady Daenerys, and when she kissed him, it was from her heart.
    His tongue mated with hers and his body melded over her, his fingers interlocked with hers, loving her and building her trust for him.
    She swam against him, skin caressing skin, their limbs intertwined, exploring the planes of his body, discovering every erogenous zone, kissing every part of him, and when he cried out in ecstasy, she drank him in, licking every drop of his essence, loving him, content, elated, fulfilled.
    He rested in her arms, while she stroked his relaxed muscles, tracing every contour of his sculpted body, memorizing every detail. “Everything’s so right, perfect. I’m so happy, Jaden. Are you happy?”
    “Uhm …” he groaned and mumbled, “give me a few minutes and I’ll be ready to go again.”
    “I know