Chapter 48

**Sorry it took so long, but the concerts were great! Pictures and videos are up if you want to see them...  http://www.facebook.com/msblushnscarlet and http://www.youtube.com/user/blushnscarlet  
Next stop Philadelphia on March 2 :o)  But now... back to Richie and Allegra!

The lights went down and the crowd roared its approval of the show they'd just witnessed.  Allegra knew the guys were just rushing backstage for a quick change of shirts before the encore, and she took the opportunity to look behind her at the sold out MGM Grand Garden Arena with a million camera flashes popping everywhere.  She felt Ava tugging at her arm from beside her in the front row on the far end of Richie's side.

"Everybody will go crazy when Dad starts the intro for Wanted."  She spoke loudly to be heard over the rumble of the floorboards as the fans grew anxious to see their favorite performers retake the stage.

"I know!  Isn't it great?"

However, they both got a surprise when it wasn't the famous guitar chords that filled the air, but a slow, steady drumbeat.  Jon slowly rose from the center staircase to approach the infamous white mic stand and launched into the lyrics for Living in Sin amid a cacophony of feminine shrieks.  Allegra and Ava looked at one another, shrugging, and leaned against the barrier to enjoy the rare treat.

It wasn't until after they'd almost completed the song that Allegra got it.  She happened to see Jon's eyes slide her way when the song should have ended, but, instead, the music segued into a simple little tune.  He closed his eyes and crooned, “Go-in’ to the chap-el and we’re… gon-na get ma-arried…”

Allegra burst into a fit of laughter, as did Ava, and she saw Richie throw her a wink as he harmonized the lyrics with his frontman.  She grinned, then pursed her lips in a kiss for him.  Not sure whether David could see her, she blew him an exaggerated kiss, too. 

Jon watched her interaction with his bandmates as he drew out the final words of the song, and he appeared to be waiting for something from her.  To him, she gave a brief nod of acknowledgement before putting her arm around Ava in a quick hug.

“Isn’t that hilarious?” she asked in the girl’s ear.  “I wonder whose idea it was?”

“Uncle Jon!  He always does the setlist.”

Nice try cousin…

She mentally dismissed Jon and the rest of the show went by in a blur as Allegra was stuck in her own mind, watching Richie drop his head back and get lost in the music, much as he had gotten lost in her through the remainder of the night before.  They’d sought each other again and again through the night, and he’d finally fulfilled his promise to let her explore early this morning – even if it had been unintentional.

She’d woken in his arms, feeling his strong, steady heartbeat under her cheek, and reveled in his closeness.  Snuggling up against him, the friction of her skin against his had ignited another spark.  The aching soreness between her legs was noticeable, but it didn’t lessen the blossoming, more erotic, ache that she’d come to associate with Richie.  And, with their limited time together, she didn’t want to waste a single opportunity.

Caressing his chest lightly, she stroked his skin in easy circular motions, winding a lazy path down his torso, lower and lower, until she’d reached the stretch of skin below his belly button.  She felt the muscles there contract and his cock began to stir under her tentative ministrations.  Hearing a quiet grumble, Allegra looked up to find his sleepy eyes studying her with a banked heat smoldering in them.

Stroking up and down his length with a loose fist, she marveled at how quickly he could go from soft and pliable to stiff and unforgiving with just a touch.  Her tongue snaked out to wet her lips as she thought of savoring that hard flesh.  “You’ve had your turn plenty of times.  It’s mine now, don’t you think?” she whispered, her eyes never leaving his.

Richie buried one hand in her hair, flexing his fingers against her scalp.  A hoarse “Please,” was his answer, and he urged her to sate her curiosity with an imperceptible nudge downward. 

Her lips traced the path her fingers had taken just moments ago, and she tenderly kissed each stop along the way, often darting her tongue out for a taste of his salty skin.  Slowly sneaking her hand lower, she used her thumb to place feathery caresses along the base of his shaft, moving to gently knead his balls. His groan of appreciation both electrified and encouraged her exploration, and he separated his thighs to accommodate her inquisitive fingers. 

In the meantime, her ready mouth found the erotic dark trail that guided the way to his bobbing erection.  She gave his testicles one more gentle squeeze, and moved to encircle the base of his shaft, holding it place to lick the shiny drop of fluid from its tip. 

“Je-susss,” he breathed when her tongue touched him, and her confidence grew.  Opening her mouth, she wrapped her lips around the mushroom shaped head and gave a firm suck, drawing another groan from him.

“More…” he beseeched, with a light touch at the crown of her head.  “Take more of it.”

Her lips dragging downward along the velvety skin, she tried to accommodate him, but he was so big that she couldn’t go more than halfway before he touched the back of her throat.

“Oh shit, baby!  That feels so good…”  One large hand buried itself in each side of her hair, guiding her back up again.  “Relax your throat,” he encouraged before pressing his hips upward into her wet, warm mouth.

Allegra did as he advised and found that she was able to take more of him in without gagging.  She slowly slid her tongue and mouth up and down a couple more times before pushing down to devour his entire length. 

“That’s my girl,” he rasped.  “Now swallow.”  Doing as he asked, she was rewarded with a sharp gasp as her throat muscles rippled along his length.  Her hand again sought out the furred globes below the base of his cock.  They were drawn tight, and not nearly as soft as they had been.  Allegra drew back and instinctively licked and suckled on his length, bobbing up and down animatedly until he cried out with pleasure. 

“Baby… I’m gonna… come.  You… need to stop… if you don’t want it.”  He fisted her hair and tried to still his hips from rising to seek out the moist heat of her mouth.

Releasing him with a wet ‘pop’, she purred, “I want it.  Give it to me.”  His growl fueled her to firmly wrap her fingers around him and stroke as she fervently lapped along the underside of his shaft.  She fluttered her fingertips along his hairy thigh, clutching at him as she felt her excitement grow with his grunts of appreciation as she took him deep in her throat again.

Richie gently gripped her hair and helped her set a pace that would give him the release he sought.  “Suck... hard…  pleeeassse!” he begged, writhing in agony against the mattress.  Allegra drew him as deep and as hard as she could in rapid succession until she felt him begin to pulse and he held her firmly against him.  “Al…legra!  Oh ba-byyy!”  She eagerly swallowed the thick, creamy spurts until there was no more, and gently suckled at his softening shaft until he finally settled, completely drained and sated. 

He tugged at her, wanting her beside him in the bed.  “Come here and let me hold you.”

Obligingly, Allegra crawled up the mattress and let herself be enveloped in the inked arms she adored so much. 

“Was it okay?” she murmured, sliding her fingers into his hair.

A throaty chuckle rumbled through his chest, and he burrowed his face behind her ear with a sweet kiss.  “It was fucking phenomenal, Sunshine.  You’re gonna kill me if gets any better.”

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Yet another roar of the crowd drew her from the memory, and she watched the men on stage embrace one another, looking pleased with themselves and the crowd’s response.  Rightfully so, from everything Allegra could see.  She didn’t know how many they’d played, but she’d been to enough shows now to realize they’d padded the setlist by at least a few songs tonight.

Chris, from security, nudged her and she saw that he was trying to get her and Ava to the back before the guys left the stage.  “Sorry,” she mouthed, and followed him out right behind Casey and Ava.  The nanny had joined them for the show, and would be escorting Ava back to the hotel so that Allegra could join Richie for the after party.  He’d told her that the Las Vegas after party was an event, with the celebrities coming out of the woodwork for whatever reason.  She wasn’t sure she’d recognize most of the celebrities, and was  uncertain how that was going to go over with said celebrities.  Dot and Lexi had forgone the show, saying it was just another show to them, and she wasn’t sure they’d even be at the party.  Shaking it off, she decided it didn’t matter because Richie would be right there with her. 

The fire door closed  behind them, suddenly muffling the applause and cheering to a manageable level.  “So what did you think?”  Ava asked her.  They were making their way to Richie’s dressing room, where they would wait for him.

“Fantastic, of course!  I don’t think they’ve ever put on a bad show.”

“Dad’s good isn’t he?”  Ava was fishing for something, but Allegra didn’t know what.

“Your dad is incredible.  I don’t think there’s anyone in the world that I’d rather hear sing, and you know he’s a great guitarist.  How about you?  Did you enjoy it?”

“Yeah, it was good, but it’s funny hearing those women go crazy over Dad and Uncle Jon.”

Allegra laughed as Chris ushered them into the dressing room and disappeared.  “They do know how to express their appreciation.”  She turned to Casey as they made themselves comfortable.  “Casey, what did you think?  Have you been to a lot of shows?”

Shaking her head, the young woman said, “Not really.  He always makes sure Ava is at the LA and Las Vegas shows, so I’ve been to a few, but I’m nowhere near a connoisseur.   I always enjoy it though, because it’s such a change from hearing Richie around the house with just his guitar.”

Since their first date in New Jersey, acoustic Richie had become Allegra’s kryptonite, and she felt a pang of jealousy that it was a part of Casey’s everyday life.

Matt poked his head in the door before she had a chance to dwell on it.  “Richie asked me to tell you that he’ll be here in a few minutes.  Jon’s called a quick band meeting.”  At their nods, he was just about to duck back out, when Allegra stopped him.

“Matty, is there any way you could do me a favor?” 

“Sure, babe, whatcha need?”

Ava and Casey were involved in some kind of bird game on Ava’s phone and Allegra quietly placed her request, choosing to ignore the amused glint in his eyes as he agreed.   “I’ll make sure it’s taken care of,” he assured her before adopting a scowl.  “I can’t believe I missed the chapel stunt, by the way.  Damn delayed flight.   I would’ve given anything to see big brother’s face when that went down!  The whole crew is talking about it, you know.”  He paused, as though considering, then pulled her into a quick, tight hug.  “Richie’s a great guy, Frannie.  He’ll treat you right, and I’m happy for the two of you.”

She had to fight the prick of tears in her eyes.  “It’s nice to have somebody in the family that’s on my side.  Thanks, Matty,” she acknowledged with a kiss on the cheek.

“Hey, I know I’m not the ‘important’ cousin, but I’m always here if you need something.  Remember that, okay?”  Seeing her nod of agreement and appreciation, he headed out to make sure her request was fulfilled.

It wasn’t five minutes later until the door swung wide and Richie strode into the room.  He picked up Ava and swung her around in a big hug.  “Your old Dad’s still got it, baby girl.”

Ava screeched and cried, “Ugh!  Da-ad! You’re all sweaty and gross!”

“Honest day’s work will do that to you,” he said, putting her back on the floor.

Allegra snorted, and he turned on her.  “What?  You don’t think that’s an honest day’s work?  Being a rock god?”

With a bark of laughter, she poked him in the ribs and said, “No, I think that’s you having fun and feeding your ego!”

Grabbing her hand to keep her poky fingers away, he wrapped her up in a hug, laughing. “You may just be right.”  He dropped his lips to hers for a lingering kiss before taking a step back.  “Since I’m so offensive, I’m going to take a shower to get un-sweaty and gross.  Then we can go, okay?”