A’s POV

I gasped when I took hold of it. God it’s huge. It’srger bthan /banything I’d seen on the inte.

bHe /bsuddenly 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 bthat’s /bwhere 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 bhand/b. And getting even huger.

He bsuddenly /bbit down harder. I cried out in bpain/b, but he had no intention of letting go.

He pinned me on that high table and fingered bme /bbruthlessly/b. He bfingered /bbso /bbdamn /bbhard /bthat bthe /bbwhole /btable was bshaking /bviolently, bits /blegs bcreaking /bloudly underneath me.

b“/bGod Oh no..please. Ahh stop!” I was screaming, crying, kicking my legs btrying /bto 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 bhis /bfinger as my juice gushed out. I fucking squirtedb, /beven wet his pants.

He growled band /bgrabbed my hand on bhis /bbcock /band 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 bup /bat him.

He bhad /bjust stepped out of the bathroom. His eyes were back to their usual stormy grey. bI /bcould 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 bwords /band walked straight into the bedroomb. /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 blook /bat 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 band /bthen–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 balready/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 bheld /bba /btrace 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 bis /bwhat I signed up for, isn’t it?” 1 murmured.

“That’s right.”

I paused, sneaking a bnce /bat him, and then said, “You bknow/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 ball/bb. /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, bthe /bsunlight 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 sheetsb. /bI 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 bthe /bbathroom to freshen up,

When I came out, voices wereing from the living room.

bWas /bbit /bhim?

My heart gave an excited little flutter. I walked over quietly and cracked the door open.

I saw bGrayson /bbfirst/b. Fully dressed bin /bhis 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 bup /bto feel my corbone–oh god it’s sore. Like, bsuper /bsore. 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 bred /bat me like I’dmited some serious crime.

“We were talking babout /bthe 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 bup/b, he might refuse to go through with it. That bcould /bbe a problem for us. We should revoke bthe /bwhole thing before it’s btoo /bte.”

“I’m sure he’s sober when he signed it. And why would we cancel a deal that benefits us? That bmakes /bno sense.”

Jace’s jaw clenched. This is about professionalism! If every employee did what you did to close bdeals/b, Apex would be a joke in the industry!”

I bstood /bup so bfast /bthat the chair scraped against the floor.

*I didn’t cross any lines and you know that. This is just you being bsuch /ba 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“/bAny more objections?

Jace said nothing, just sat there fuming blike /bbhe /bwas 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 bhave /bwork,” 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 bknow /bJace 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 brather /bgo hiking in the desert with no supplies than go on a getaway with Jace. But Delh didn’t budgeb. /bbAnd /bafter 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, bgrabbing /bmy 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. bAnd /binside 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 ba /bcall as soon bas /bwe arrived, Jace disappeared too. That lek me with Delh touring around the house.

b“/bbSo/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 bjust /bhis assistant.” She sighed and looked at me hopefully. “But can you do me a favor? Help smooth things over between me and bJace/b?”

“Things aren’t getting better?”

“It’s a nightmare. The worst!” she muttered. “He came bback /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.”

“bNot /byour 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 band /bcan’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 bsaid/b. “All rtionships btake /bwork.”

She gave me a bshaky /bsmile. The sadness in her eyes made my chest ache. “bYeah /byou’re probably right.”

A maid came by with tea and pastriesb. /bWe 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 balmost /bready, Delh said, giving him a bright smile. “Hey byou /bknow what would be bfun/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