Chapter 53: Chapter 53

Lennox watched as Sophia paced around In his Mansion after he'd explained everything that happened to her. He hated seeing her agitated and witnessing how she'd almost gotten hurt because of him made his heart squeeze. If he'd gotten there any later than he had... He didn't dare think of what might have happened because it made him see red.

His parents were another problem and the threat his father had made kept messing with his head every time he glanced at Sophia.

Would it be better if he just... He groaned in pain, hating the very thought of letting Sophia go. He couldn't do it. No matter what happened, he needed to fight, fight for her even if it cost him his life.

Soft hands grazed his cheek and he flinched, his gaze refocusing on the present and the breathtaking woman who stood in front of him.

"I'm here Lennox, so you should stop worrying. Everything is going to be alright. I mean once I work my charms on your parents, they'll be on your throat to marry me" she joked, attempting to lighten the atmosphere but the thought of her going anywhere near my parents just made him wary because he knew what his so-called parents were capable of.

"I got you something," Sophia said and extended the squeezed box to him. "It got wrinkled when I fell".

Lennox's eyes widened as they scanned her body for any sign of injury and Sophia chuckled."You're so hot when you worry about me".

Lennox inhaled deeply. "I don't want you hurt".

"I'll be hurt if you keep ignoring my little package," she said shaking the box and pouting.

Lennox exhaled, collected the box, and gently tugged it open, his eyes widening as he saw the beautiful watch it held inside. It was one of his favorite brands, and he knew how expensive it was. He gazed at Sophia who was staring at him eagerly.

Lennox felt his throat clog up. "This is beautiful . It must have cost a fortune".

Sophia blushed. "Well, I'll get anything for you if I know it makes you happy. Wear it, I want to see how it looks on your wrist."

Lennox nodded, smiling as he tried to put it on and fumbled with it. Sophia stepped closer and took over helping him to put it on. It looked perfect. "Thank you, Sophia."

"I just want you to be happy Lennox. I also want you to stop worrying about what's going on right now. I love you so much Lennox, I'm never going to leave your side. I promise. I'll stick with you even when my contract runs out" she said, staring at his lips, and then he was kissing her.

Lennox pulled her close until every inch of their skin touched and his skin burned at the friction between them, his whole nerve endings tingling as he devoured her lips, loving the fact that Sophia also held nothing back as her hands explored his skin, kneading, digging, and trailing. Her tongue stroked his, as he explored every corner of her lips, learning her taste as if it was the time all over again, only now it felt more intense, much more primal than the first time.

Lennox didn't want to take it slow, he wanted to drown in her, bury himself so deep in her until they both didn't know where each began or ended.

He pulled away to stare adoringly at her face. "I'll never let anything happen to you" he gasped against her skin as he kissed a path down her neck. Sophia trembled in his arms, a moan escaping her lips when he bit lightly on her skin. "I want to hear you" he murmured hotly against her skin.

"Yes!" Sophia hissed and grabbed at his shirt to steady herself. "I need this gone" she got out, tugging at his shirt and almost ripping the material. Lennox chuckled against her skin, loving the aggression.

Lennox tugged his shirt over his head and hissed as warm lips pressed kisses over his chest. They trailed lower over his stomach, then down the V of his hips as she undid his belt buckle. Lennox grunted and almost lost control as she stared up at him, her pupils blown wide and dilated in pleasure. Lennox pulled her up and kissed her long and hard as they both stumbled into his room. Her lips were like a drug and no matter how long he kissed her, it didn't seem enough...

As they hit the bed and got lost in a fiery passion, Lennox vowed to protect her against the world, no matter what it took. No one would ever take her away from him.

*******

Cara paced the room as Lennox Ray watched the news with a grim expression on his face. His frown grew intense as he watched Lennox refute all the news about his engagement to Jenny Mark. He cursed, standing up in anger.

"He's succeeded in making me a liar for the whole world to see. This is preposterous, how dare he defies me. After all I did to make his life better, this is what he does to pay me back".

Cara stepped closer to him cautiously. "I'm sure it's all that girl's fault. She must have turned him against us".

"I understand that when a man falls in love he loses most of his senses, but how dare he take it this far" he thundered, hitting his walking stick against the television in fury.

Cara jumped back in shock, her jaw almost touching the floor, the fear she felt evident in her grey pupils. Jenny walked in, stopping abruptly as she took in the mess and the anger on Mr. Ray's face.

"Is everything alright? I didn't mean to barge in but I heard some sounds while I stood outside".

"Nothing is going on" Ray put her at ease gruffly. "I'm sure you have seen the news and that's why you are here".

"I did and I'm sure Lennox hates me now..."

"He doesn't and be rest assured, he is going to marry you. Lennox's just being rebellious and once he figures out that his tantrum won't change a thing, he'll come back to me with his tail tucked between his leg" he said with conviction, the anger draining out of the set of his face.

Markus, one of the bodyguards walked into the room. "Boss!" He acknowledged, his gaze darting towards the two women in the room.

"Don't worry about them," Ray said, then leveled a grave look in his direction.

"I want you to bring Lennox home, and as for the girl, pay her off and if she doesn't take the money, I want you to get rid of her," he said and Cara gasped in shock while the corner of Jenny's lip tugged up in a half-smile.

"Yes Sir. I'm on it".

"I'll go with him. I'll take care of Sophia myself. She is bad news and I think I'm better equipped to deal with her. If she turns up dead all of a sudden, it might spark up some interest, but if she were to kill herself because she felt bad for trying to take someone else's fiance, I don't think the cops will look too deeply into the case, or what do you think Mr. Ray".

Ray looked thoughtful, then he broke out in a laugh. "I like you already. Welcome to the family business Jenny Mark".