Just a Simple Love Story by Kimberley Nunes (best historical fiction books of all time TXT) 📖

same way I could never take your place as Madeleine's and Frederick's daughter-in-law who bestowed two wonderful grandchildren upon them. No matter how you guys interact, I will never be able to fill that place with my presence, Karin. You will always be Sebastian's sister-in-law. The very fact that he did not object to your marriage shows that he considers you an important member of the family and the person supposed to stand by his brother's side, the very brother he adores and loves. And concerning what Mia said, let me explain it to you in this way: doesn't Mia have that one doll she treasures and holds dear the most? So whenever you buy her a new doll, doesn't she toss the older one aside, although it means the world to her? After playing for a short time with that new and thrilling doll, she just throws it out of her way returning to that important one. Now why don't you guess, which would be the doll depicting you?"

Karin's eyes had grown wide and tears trickled down her face.

"You are Karin Benz, Ian's wife, Mia's and Daimen's beloved mother, Sebastian's sister-in-law and Madeleine's and Frederick's first and oldest daughter-in-law. Nobody, and I really mean what I say, no one in this entire world could take away all this from you, get it?" I exhaled loudly and leaned back.

The otherwise so loud red-head cried in the dim light at the other end of the bench. A cool breeze blew making me shiver slightly.

"I'm going to return now. And I really hope that guy finished his speech" I announced while getting up.

I turned around and walked a few steps before stopping: "Hey Karin, one more thing. That dress suits you."

I smiled to myself resuming my walk.

"Don't try to humor me and stop being such a cheeky know-it-all" I heard her call out.

"Don't worry," I waved, "just because we chatted for a while doesn't mean I actually like you or any of that sort. And that cockiness, I guess it rubbed off from a certain Benz."

"Hmm" she snorted in reply while her heels clicked with every step she took. "We can agree on that."

Karin caught up to me and we walked side by side in silence. Upon entering the vast hall a worried Sebastian and restless Ian met us.

"Are you ok?" my boyfriend inquired confused.

His brother's eyes wandered between Karin and me: "What exactly happened?"

I grinned broadly: "Just a talk between two women."

"Woman and brat" she interjected with a tiny smile on her face.

"You should excuse us," I pushed my way past the Benz brothers pulling Karin behind me, "we are in need of the lady's room."

"What the heck?" was the last I heard from the younger brother before we left them standing there by themselves.

Finding the toilets, Karin refreshed her make-up and calmed down while I leaned against the black marble basin.

"You're feeling better?" I asked playing with a loose strand of my hair.

"How could I feel better after crying in front of YOU?" she asked sarcastically.

I shrugged in nonchalance.

"This time you better listen to what I have to say because even I'm not going to repeat myself, ever. Thank you" the red-head suddenly muttered surprising me.

"Did you just than-"

"I'm not done, yet" she stopped me in mid-sentence. "I haven't been fair-minded, I guess. It just made my blood boil hearing everyone praise you. I know that you have done something great, I can't deny it, but... I don't know, you just got on my nerves. I am sorry, especially for insulting you at our first meeting."

She powdered her nose leaning closer to the mirror. I chuckled shaking my head.

"What?" she barked.

"Nothing" I replied turning around and looking at my reflection. "Our first meeting was a total disaster, wasn't it? But I think I need to apologize, too. I wasn't that friendly, either."

"Right" she confirmed drawing her lipstick over her lips.

"Tell me one thing, though" I ran my fingers through my hair. "Why the heck do you act so flirty and possessive when Sebastian is around? I mean you have Ian and you guys are in love."

For the first time I heard her laugh out loud: "The same way Sebastian's cockiness has rubbed off on you, Ian's overprotectiveness has on me. Why, are you jealous?"

I remained silent feeling heat rush to my cheeks.

"You know how much Ian cares about his brother" her tone had turned more serious. "None of us want him to go through the same thing as the last time he fell in love. You know the story, don't you? That is the main reason, I guess."

I nodded.

"Sure, Sebastian is cute and so on, but I've surely grown out of that age. There's no way I would think about him in such a way" the mood lightened up a bit. "Don't presume that I give you guys my blessing or anything. I haven't accepted you. But you are less annoying."

"Coming from your mouth that sounds like a love confession" I amusedly told her.

"Just shut up" she hissed.

"Yeah, whatever" I saw her smile genuinely from the corner of my eye. "Let's head back."

We walked over to our seats, returning back to either ignoring each other or throwing rude comments at one and other.

As the ball slowly reached its end, Sebastian and I danced to a slow song.

"You and Karin," he started, "what happened?"

"You are dying to know, aren't you?" his brows furrowed. "I need to disappoint you, Benz, but that's a secret."

"You are one litt-"

I interrupted him by pressing my lips onto his.

"You are playing dirty, Doc" he smirked after passionately returning my kiss.

"You wouldn't complain now, would you?" I mused playfully.

Sebastian suddenly stopped moving to the music and pulled me off the dance floor. Before passing by his parents, he excused us. Madeleine giggled and winked over at me. I could only imagine how red my face had turned, seeing Frederick smirk in my direction.

"Sebastian" I called after him, as he rushed out of the hall and towards the mind-blowing granite staircase.

"Don't complain now" his deep voice reprimanded. "It's your fault I can't wait anymore."

I swallowed understanding what was happening and about to happen before long.

"Didn't I warn you before leaving the room?" he reminded me. "I'm going to screw you over and over. Even if you beg, I won't care."

We reached our destination and it didn't even take him a minute to unlock the door and push me in. We did not even make it to the bed. His hands and tongue were my utter undoing.

There was no doubt, this man would keep his every word.

I Want You

Sebastian pulled me through the door shutting it with one swift move and pinning me right against the massive wooden door. He pressed his body against me, his legs parting mine and pushing himself in between, while one hand cupped my red cheek and the other trailed up along my bare thigh.

“Sebastian” I moaned as his sensual and cold touch inched further upwards heading definitely to my behind.

The Benz’s lips came crashing down onto my mouth kissing me with such a force and need, making my insides jolt in pleasure. There was no need for his tongue to ask for entrance as I voluntarily parted my lips and welcomed him all too greedily. His tongue stroked my lower lip and then my own tongue, making my heated body reflexively press against him.

“Did I already tell you that this dress is quite practical and therefore very much to my liking?” Sebastian whispered against my lips.

His cold hand which had been cupping my cheek skimmed down slowly, leaving a burning trail along my neck and chest. The young Benz’s index finger traced the outline of my neckline first before hooking the same finger into my cleavage and making me moan in response. His tongue mirrored the same action, first licking my lips and then roughly taking over my mouth.

“Mmmh” he mused, “no bra.”

“Oh… God” I threw my head back as his finger brushed against my already hardened nipple, “Sebastian…”

„Mmmh“ his lips left mine and trailed feathery kisses along my jaw line up to my left ear and then to the right.

At the same time he pulled down the top part of my dress minimally, exposing one of my breasts while tugging with just the right amount of strength. Sebastian’s mouth followed the same trail his finger had left back sucking, biting and kissing. My hands clung tightly onto his muscular arms to steady myself at his pleasurable assault as his lips found my other breast and he purposefully licked and tugged at the other nipple. The Benz’s other hand had made its way to my behind stroking my buttock.

“I especially approve of your choice of underwear today” I could feel him grin against my breast. “I can feel a skimpy piece of lace giving me free access to your glorious ass, Doctor Noakes.”

“That skimpy piece of clothing is called a thong Mr. Ben… ahhh” Sebastian cut me off by tugging roughly at my nipple and squeezing my behind.

“If you are still so eloquent that means I can still push some buttons” he brought his face up and to my surprise stepped back leaving me hanging and wanting.

The raven-haired god crossed his arms in front of him while examining me with his bright blue eyes, a mischievous smirk playing around his mouth making me feel even more exposed and leaving me panting. Sebastian took off his tuxedo in slow-motion making my breath hitch. He was able to turn this simple gesture into something so voluptuous. WOW! I needed to press me thighs together as he slowly undid his bow.

“Do you want to stay by the door?” he arched his brow.

I shook my head, but remained leaning against the door, still panting and not daring to move as that deep pull between my legs had still not subsided.

“Then come here” Sebastian held out his hand. I licked my lips and pushed myself off the door tentatively checking my steadiness.

“You are taking too long” my boyfriend shook his head while walking towards me.

Without a warning Sebastian scooped me into his strong arms and carried me to the king-sized bed, setting me down gently.

“Is something wrong?” he asked slightly worried.

Again, I shook my head and simply starred into those endless orbs. His hand brushed my red cheeks. I slung both my arms around his neck and pulled him closer, closing my eyes and meeting his lips. We sunk down onto the bed kissing intimately and deeply. After some time we both pulled away to breath, our foreheads leaning against each other.

“I love you” I whispered, my eyes still closed.

In response I felt Sebastian lips pressing against mine again: “And I love you.”

With this enough was said. The Benz showered me with kisses along my jaw, down my neck, across my shoulder and collarbone. My hands searched for the buttons of his shirt before undoing each and every one in the dark before meeting his bare chest. I ran my fingers up and down his firm body reaching his pants. Sebastian nibbled along my skin allowing me to unbuckle his belt and then stroke his fly, making me feel that way too familiar bulge beneath my touch. I opened the button of his