by Steph
I’ve completed my part of the bargain. It’s time to get what I came for and leave. Before he can convince me to stay any longer.
It wouldn’t be that hard.
I freeze for a second before I begin to pull away. His arms don’t release me right away and a part of me wants to smile in triumph. The rest of me realizes I’m being ridiculous and puts a little more effort into my escape.
It’s going to be awkward getting off the chair, considering his cock is still lodged inside me. And even though he’s softening, he’s still big enough to make me feel stretched.
Heat burns my cheeks and, for a second, I don’t know what to do. Then he takes the decision out of my hands. He releases his arms and uses one hand to hold the condom at the base of his cock and the other to help me stand.
My gaze falls to his groin and I watch as he takes off the condom then knots it. His fingers twist and my pussy clenches against the remembered feel of them stroking inside me.
He’s so close, my nose practically brushes against his chest and if I wanted to, I could stick my tongue out and lick him.
His skin would taste warm and a little salty. And I’d be tempted to bite him—
I take a step away and nearly stumble. He reaches for me, one hand wrapping around my upper arm to keep me from tipping over.
I flinch and he immediately releases me. And I want his hand back.
Turning with a jerk, I search for my clothes. Suddenly, I desperately need to be covered. I see clothing strewn all over the floor. My pants, my shirt, my bra. I grab them then I force myself to slow down.
I can’t fall apart now. I’ll have more than enough time when I get home to examine every second of this night. But right now, I have to hold it together long enough to get what I came for and leave.
I pull on my pants, forgoing underwear because I don’t see my panties and I’m not going to take the time to look for them. I pull my shirt over my head without my bra, which I stuff in my pants pocket. I mark the location of my shoes then take a deep breath and turn.
He’s pulled on his jeans but not his shirt and he’s sitting in the chair again. More like sprawled, as he was in the desk chair. His hair, almost as long as mine, spills over his shoulders and my fingers curl with the desire to sink into it. Then my gaze locks on to his bare chest and my mouth waters.
Oh my god, this is insane. I should want to run like hell. After I get that file, of course. Instead, I stand here thinking about going down on my knees and sucking his cock into my mouth and making him groan.
Shaking my hair over my shoulders, I force myself to stare into his eyes.
“I’ve fulfilled my part of the bargain. Give me the file.”
He doesn’t answer right away and he doesn’t move. Instead, his gaze travels down my body, as if reassessing now that he’s seen me naked.
My chin lifts and I gain a little steel in my backbone.
“Maybe I’m not satisfied.”
His voice rasps across my raw senses and it takes a second for his meaning to sink in. And when it does, two thoughts spring to mind.
Bastard.
I want more.
Jaw tight, I cross my arms over my chest.
“That wasn’t part of the deal.”
He shrugs, looking so hard and uncaring, a sliver of fear stabs me in the gut.
“I don’t care. And you’re not in much of a position to argue.”
He’s absolutely right. White noise fills my head as I stare at the man who holds the life of my father in his hands. And I realize he knows exactly who I am and why I’m here. What I don’t know is why.
My gaze narrows. “Who are you?”
He doesn’t answer right away, just continues to watch me with that stone-faced expression. A chill crawls up my back and my stomach begins to churn.
I’ve been played. I don’t know how or why but I do know I fucked up somewhere.
And now I’m trapped.
Fight-or-flight kicks in, the rush of adrenaline burning like acid through my veins. My first instinct is to run. My second is to smack his face.
“You’re going to have to discover that on your own.”
The ice in his voice makes me want to punch him. My hands clench into fists at my sides as his mouth curls into a hard grin.
Slowly, he rises from his chair and walks to the desk. I’m not sure I can stand to look at it now. I’m afraid I might puke.
Jesus, how stupid have I been?
At the desk, he grabs the file I’d tried to steal and holds it in front of him, his gaze boring into mine.
“I’m willing to give you part of what you need tonight.”
His words don’t make sense right away but he continues as my mind races, trying to catch up.
“Consider it a down payment. But I’ve decided I’m not finished with you. Come back two nights from now. Use the front door this time.”
My mouth drops open as stunned disbelief blankets my brain.
“And if I say no?”
It’s a stupid question but I can’t help myself. I know I’m caught but I also know I can’t give up without a fight.
His expression doesn’t change. “I’m pretty sure you know exactly what happens.”
And so does he. I can see it in his eyes.
Jesus. I walked into a trap I never saw coming. I’ve been so damn stupid.
There’s no other answer I can give.
“I agree.”
To be continued…
This summer, follow the love story of Aiden and Olivia.
Revenge has never been sexier.
Lust has never been hotter.
Betrayal has never been more heartbreaking.
How do you fall in love with the man who wants to destroy your family?
Quite easily, when he’s Aiden Knight.
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Stephanie Julian
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