Undeniably Claimed

Chapter 41: Restraints

"Come you two, dinner's ready."

Sophia took a deep breath and Luca looked to her wondering if she was okay. He was completely unaware that it was his touch that was affecting her so. She thought she could combust on the spot. He ushered her into the dinning room where the twins were already seated. Upon their entrance both CJ and Junior stood up to walk over. CJ gave her a sisterly hug but Junior bowed kissing her hand playfully. Luca however snatched her hand away giving his brother a meaningful look before ushering Sophia to a chair. 

"You are a woman after my own heart"

All eyes snapped to the door finding Cassidy standing by Luca's father who was holding his gift like a trophy. He walked over kissing the top of Sophia's head before going to his respectable chair. Cassidy turned and went to the kitchen after hearing a call for help. A moment later Luca's mother and younger sister walked in with the food making all clap thanking the chef. Heather gave a playful bow making Sophia giggle at her. 

Sophia observed the family and how close they all were. Heather and Xavier sitting at the heads of the tables. The twins were on one side while Luca, Sophia, and Cassidy were on the other. Heather requested for everyone to pass the dishes allowing everyone to get a scoop of food. It was not something she was accustomed to. That thought made her eyes well up slightly. Luca was quick to notice and his hand reached over to rub her thigh. She was quick to bring her hand down and run her fingers through his before squeezing them. Luca continued holding her hand as she gathered herself. 

"So Sophia, since our brother tells us oh so little... tell us about yourself." CJ says with a roll of her eyes playfully at Luca. 

Sophia clears her throat trying to think of what to say. "Well I'm a photographer and most recently Luca's assistant."

"How'd you two meet then?" Junior speaks up. 

"I came to Sanford Drake to work for a few weeks while my sister went on maternity leave."

"I didn't know that was a thing?" CJ asks raising a brow to her brother. 

Luca answers after taking a sip of his drink. "It was a special circumstance. Mark spoke up on Jessica's behalf and I trust his judgement."

The table nods their head in agreement. Mark has been a big part of the company for many years now and his judgement has been sound advice. If he actually gave his opinion on something, Luca would be a fool to not take it under advisement. 

"So how was it working for the stoic Sanford?" Junior says trying to puff out his chest and set his face in a hard expression. The table rolls their eyes at him while Sophia just shakes her head smiling. 

"I originally was in the finance department."

"Then how did you end up on his floor?" Cassidy asks this time. 

"I uh..." Luca cuts in saving her. 

"She had been revising our contracts and catching some things even Mark hadn't noticed. He brought it to my attention and I wanted to meet her."

"Aww, did our big brother feel love at first sight?!" CJ jokes but Luca doesn't comment back and just stares at her. The table goes silent with mostly wide eyes while Sophia drops her gaze to her lap blushing profusely. He just squeezes her hand keeping his eyes locked on his sister whose eyes look like saucers. "Whoa"

Heather's mother shares a meaningful look with Xavier across the table. Her smile showing how content she is with this information while Xavier smirks in return remembering this feeling. Luca cleared his throat reaching for a glass of water. Cassidy speaks up breaking the tension. 

"So how is Destiny?"

"Who's Destiny?" CJ interjects looking around the table. 

"She's my niece and god daughter. She's about 5 months old now."

CJ makes an awe face while Junior just chuckles at her facial expression. He turns his eyes on Sophia. "I bet my brother makes her cry."

"Actually she loves him." Sophia turns looking at Luca while rubbing her thumb around his hand. He squeezes her hand giving her a small smile. 

"You two seem pretty serious if what Aunt Cami says is true." CJ comments watching their interaction. Both Sophia and Luca's gaze snapping to her. A moment goes by while CJ studies Sophia thoughtfully. "I like her."

"Join the club" Cassidy pipes in winking at Sophia. 

Sophia turns as red as a fire hydrant from all the praise. Luca just leans over kissing her temple drawing more attention to her. 

"I like her too" Junior says making all eyes turn to him. "Anyone who can make my brother... that-" he says gesturing to the soften expression on Luca's face, "is perfect for him."

"Alright everyone, leave her alone." Luca speaks up making the table chuckle lowly but Sophia sigh in relief. 

"How are you feeling Sophia?" Luca's mother speaks up. 

"Much better. My energy is returning and I feel stronger than I have in a very long time."

Luca smiles over at her happy that she is getting better. He pulls their hands up to his lips giving them a gentle kiss. 

"Alright man, please spare me." Junior says with a cringe expression from Luca's displays of affection. The table once again chuckles at the younger Sanford. 

He places their hands on his lap as he continues eating. Sophia doesn't trying to remove her hand and continues with her meal as well. It isn't until a few minutes later that she gets a wicked idea in mind. She removes her hand slowly from his before grasping his thigh with a blank expression while he stiffens instantly. She tries to hold back her grin at his expression since his eyes have snapped to her head. 

"Luca, is something wrong?"

"No mom... so-sorry" He clears his throat as her fingers dance higher on his leg. She continues take bites of her food trying to pretend like she doesn't know what she is doing. 

"Did the king of blank faces just stutter?" Junior whispers loudly as CJ nods her head. 

Luca's hand snaps to hers stopping her from further reaching her destination before once again interlocking their hands as his hand holds her firmly. She can feel the power behind the grip and she smiles down at her plate. He leans over to her kissing her temple. 

"You're playing with fire love"

She shudders under his words as he leans back into his seat. The evening continues with small chit chat while Sophia continues to test Luca's restraints. At one point he had to physically step away from her never-ending teasing before coming back more collected. He then decided to show her how it felt as his fingers were grasping higher than what was deemed appropriate. 

"Time to go love"

She nodded her head as he helped her up as all the family gave hugs and said good bye. His mother holding her longer thanking her again. Sophia was unsure what but Heather said she would understand in time. 

They made it to the car and all the sexual tension practically overflowed. Sophia began stroking him through his slacks while he was driving. Her lips kissing his neck as gripped the steering wheel with all his might. They made excellent time with Luca's driving. They pulled up and instead of getting out, Luca reached over unsnapping her seatbelt and holstering her over the console on top of him. His lips coming down in a fiery intensity. Sophia's moans falling freely from the intensity she could feel. 

"Fuck me Luca"

He growled but quickly unlocked the car and carried her out. Neither of them carrying for any eyes that may have been on them as they got in the elevator. Sophia was securely wrapped around him as he made his way to their condo. They got inside and Luca turned her around smashing her body to the door. Their eyes locked. 

"I'm done waiting Tesoro."