A’s POV
I gasped when I took hold of it. God it’s huge. It’srger <b>than </b>anything I’d seen on the inte.
<b>He </b>suddenly growled and buried his head down to my neck, biting and kissing my neck in a very rough manner. That’s probably the part
of my body that he liked the most–probably because <b>that’s </b>where my scent was the strongest.
I raised my head, moaning softly, and started stroking. I had no idea how to do it. How to make him feel good. So I could simply move my hand up and down along his cock. It’s throbbing in my <b>hand</b>. And getting even huger.
He <b>suddenly </b>bit down harder. I cried out in <b>pain</b>, but he had no intention of letting go.
He pinned me on that high table and fingered <b>me </b><b>ruthlessly</b>. He <b>fingered </b><b>so </b><b>damn </b><b>hard </b>that <b>the </b><b>whole </b>table was <b>shaking </b>violently, <b>its </b>legs <b>creaking </b>loudly underneath me.
<b>“</b>God Oh no..please. Ahh stop!” I was screaming, crying, kicking my legs <b>trying </b>to get away from this mind–blowing pleasure. But he grabbed my waist.
The next second I was thrown over the edge. The raw sensation exploded in me. I could feel my y inner wall clenching <b>his </b>finger as my juice gushed out. I fucking squirted<b>, </b>even wet his pants.
He growled <b>and </b>grabbed my hand on <b>his </b><b>cock </b>and forced me to stroke harder and faster. He cum on my body. His seeds drippled down my naked chest and belly as I still trembled from my orgasm.
“Stay”
I froze, halfway through buttoning up my shirt, and looked <b>up </b>at him.
He <b>had </b>just stepped out of the bathroom. His eyes were back to their usual stormy grey. <b>I </b>could no longer sense any of the dark
emotions in his scent
“I thought you were fine now,” I said quietly.
“Get in bed.
He dropped the <b>words </b>and walked straight into the bedroom<b>. </b>
I bit my lip, then cautiously followed him in. It’s so weird between us right now. I couldn’t even bring myself to <b>look </b>at him
“Umm…” I cleared my throat. “What do you want me to do?”
He raised his brow at me
“Should I stay here till you fall asleep <b>and </b>then–AHHI
I yelled. He suddenly tossed me onto the bed and climbed on top of me.
“If it were any other girl tonight, I’d have fucked her <b>already</b>,” he groaned and brushed his nose against my neck.
I squirmed nervously. “But… but you didn’t. Because because of the contract
“Right. The contract.” He snorted, his voice <b>held </b><b>a </b>trace of mockery. He twirled a lock of my hair around his finger, ying with it idly. “So I assume you’re fine with what happened tonight?”
“This <b>is </b>what I signed up for, isn’t it?” 1 murmured.
“That’s right.”
I paused, sneaking a <b>nce </b>at him, and then said, “You <b>know</b>, it’s not like I’ll never have sex in my entire life. If I meet someone I love and we n to get married or something, of course I’ll sleep with him.”
9:48 AM
I had no idea why I said that. It sounded stupid the second it left my mouth. But I said it anyway.
His expression didn’t change at <b>all</b><b>. </b>
“I told you. I respect your choice,” he said ndly.
Then he rolled off me, switched off the lights, andy down beside me. He grabbed my hand and gently lifted my wrist to his nose, taking a deep breath.
“Goodnight,” he said.
When I finally woke up, <b>the </b>sunlight outside the curtains was way too bright. I grabbed my phone and nearly screamed–11AM!! I never slept thiste
And I slept surprisingly well.
His pine wood scent still lingered in the air, clinging to the sheets<b>. </b>I even had a dreamst night: my wolf was chasing another giant ck wolf in the woods, and we were rolling in the pine needles.
It’s such an amazing dream.
1 siniled to myself before hopping out of bed and heading to <b>the </b>bathroom to freshen up,
When I came out, voices wereing from the living room.
<b>Was </b><b>it </b>him?
My heart gave an excited little flutter. I walked over quietly and cracked the door open.
I saw <b>Grayson </b><b>first</b>. Fully dressed <b>in </b>his suit and looking cold and distant. Across from him were Delh and of course–Jace. He looked like shit.
Delh looked over first. I instanily wanted to shut the door but it’s already too <bte</b>. She saw me and jumped up.
“ARIA!!” she shrieked. “What happenedst night?!”
“Nothing!” I answered quickly.
“Your top’s unbuttoned,” Grayson said, I swear I saw the tiniest smirk sh across his lips.
I reached <b>up </b>to feel my corbone–oh god it’s sore. Like, <b>super </b>sore. It must be covered by hickeys.
My cheeks burned as I fumbled to button all the way up.
Delh was giggling stupidly as I sat down next to Grayson. Jace <b>red </b>at me like I’dmited some serious crime.
“We were talking <b>about </b>the contract you signed with Zanest night,” Grayson said.
1 frowned. “What about it?”
“Zane was drunk. He had no idea what he agreed to.” Jace said, his tone ice–cold. “Which means that when he sobers <b>up</b>, he might refuse to go through with it. That <b>could </b>be a problem for us. We should revoke <b>the </b>whole thing before it’s <b>too </bte.”
“I’m sure he’s sober when he signed it. And why would we cancel a deal that benefits us? That <b>makes </b>no sense.”
Jace’s jaw clenched. This is about professionalism! If every employee did what you did to close <b>deals</b>, Apex would be a joke in the industry!”
I <b>stood </b>up so <b>fast </b>that the chair scraped against the floor.
*I didn’t cross any lines and you know that. This is just you being <b>such </b>a sore loser.”
Delh looked awkward. She tugged at Jace’s sleeve, but he shook her off.
“We’re not canceling the contract,” Grayson said, his voice leaving no room
room for area
Jace’s face twisted. “That’s it? I don’t think it’s fair-
argumen
Zane called this morning to follow up on next steps. He was clear, sober, and very eager to move forward.”
Jace’s face went ck like he just got pped. I whistled a happy whistle internally. Thank you, Zane. You king of timing-
<b>“</b>Any more objections?
Jace said nothing, just sat there fuming <b>like </b><b>he </b>was gonna explode. Delh gave him a nervous side–eye before suddenly pping her hands together.”
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“Okay, let’s talk about something fun!” she said way too brightly. “Jace and I were just nning to head to the summer house for a getaway. You and Aria should totallye.
“I <b>have </b>work,” Grayson refused instantly,
“Come on,” she whined, “Mom and Dad are always saying we don’t spend enough time together. It’s the perfect chance. And you could get to <b>know </b>Jace better”
Crayson let out a low, sarcasticugh, Jace’s face went heet–red.
“If you say no, I’m calling Mom and Dad. You know exactly what they’ll say,” she threatened,
Grayson frowned. I could tell that he’d <b>rather </b>go hiking in the desert with no supplies than go on a getaway with Jace. But Delh didn’t budge<b>. </b><b>And </b>after 10 minutes of her begging and puppy eyes, he finally gave in with a frustrated sigh..
“Fine. Two days. No more he said.
“YES!” Delh squealed, <b>grabbing </b>my hand. “Let’s go packing, Arial We’re going on vacation!”
And just like that, the mood flipped. One second we were fighting over contracts, the next we were packing bags.
And 30 minutester, we were in the car. A few hours after that, we pulled up to the Hart family’s summer house.
I knew the Harts were rich, but I didn’t realize they were own–a–vi–in–every–town rich.
And this ce? It was jaw–dropping stunning
Perfectly trimmed English–style gardens, a white mansion that looked like something off Pinterest, a giant pool and tennis court out back. <b>And </b>inside was decorated in Mediterranean vibes, sunlight everywhere, and a team of maids so efficient they made the ce look untouched.
Crayson went off to take <b>a </b>call as soon <b>as </b>we arrived, Jace disappeared too. That lek me with Delh touring around the house.
<b>“</b><b>So</b>…
She started, dragging out the word as we wandered through the sunny living room,
“You and my brother made some major progressst night?”
I coughed awkwardly. She snorted.
“Fine, you don’t have to say it. I knew you weren’t <b>just </b>his assistant.” She sighed and looked at me hopefully. “But can you do me a favor? Help smooth things over between me and <b>Jace</b>?”
“Things aren’t getting better?”
“It’s a nightmare. The worst!” she muttered. “He came <b>back </bst night in a foul mood. I tried to ask him what happened, but he blew up. at me, smashed something and stormed out.. Didn’te back until after midnight. And this morning I find out he lost a huge client.”
I winced. “I’m sorry.”
“<b>Not </b>your fault” She slumped onto the couch beside me. “I just don’t know what to do anymore. We’ve only been married a few months and it already feels like the magic’s gone. He’s angry all the time, short–tempered, distant. It’s like we’re stuck <b>and </b>can’t climb out.”
I bit my lips.
Because he doesn’t love you! That’s why. I yelled internally.
But how was I supposed to tell her?
“Maybe it’s just a rough patch,” I <b>said</b>. “All rtionships <b>take </b>work.”
She gave me a <b>shaky </b>smile. The sadness in her eyes made my chest ache. “<b>Yeah </b>you’re probably right.”
A maid came by with tea and pastries<b>. </b>We sipped and chatted while she brightened up, talking about pre–marriage adventures–fashion, fancy cars, European trips. She looked like herself again, the socialite from TV.
An hourter, Grayson returned. And Jace finally showed up too, probably forced by Delh
“Aren’t we eating? I’m starving. Jace grumbled.
“Dinner’s <b>almost </b>ready, Delh said, giving him a bright smile. “Hey <b>you </b>know what would be <b>fun</b>?”
“Dinner and bed her jackass husband deadpanned.
No, dummy. Let’s y truth or dare. All four of us. It’ll be so much fun!”
AD