Where the fuck was Claire?
I didn’t waste time.
I strode out of my office, pushing open the door to hers with my hand in my pocket.
She flinched the moment she saw me.
Good.
She should be nervous.
“Where have you been?” My voice was cold, devoid of any real emotion-so eerily calm that anyone not paying attention might mistake it for casual curiosity, oblivious to the storm raging inside me.
I could have easily called her to come into my office, but it felt like a waste of time.
She was silent.
“Where the fuck have you been?” I asked her again, ignoring the insignificant bastard sitting at his desk.
She looked at me curiously, her gaze moving from me to Jake and back to me. “Kester. I told you…!
I didn’t let her finish. I cut her off coldly, “You lied, Kasmine.” I was seething with rage, but my exterior spoke otherwise.
Jake, to his credit, was smart. He didn’t wait to be dismissed-he simply stood and walked out without a word, closing the door behind him.
Now, it was just us.
“You have to calm down. We just went out to get something for her, you know? She is going out on a date with someone she just met. And we went to get…”
“More lies”
I took a step forward. She took a step back.
“Claire isn’t buying gifts for anyone.”
I knew she was lying. I would have fallen for that trap if I listn’t known about Claire’s date.
She stood at a loss for words.
“Where is the necklace I asked you never to tale off?” I asked, stepping closer to her.
“I totally forgot about it when I was leaving the house. I’m sorry,” She blinked up at me, her long lashes framing wide, innocent eyes.
My jaw tightened.
I should still be angry.
But fuck-she knew exactly what she was doing to me.
I could feel my anger dissipating so fast.
I couldn’t even stare at her without losing myself.
Kasmine stepped forward, the faintest smile curving her lips as she lifted herself onto her tiptoes, her hands barely grazing my chest. She tilted her head, aiming to plant a quick, teasing kiss on my lips.
I knew what she was doing.
She was distracting me.
And I let her.
Like a fucking fool.
She kissed me with those soft lips of hers and pulled away, It was brief… way too brief.
I caught her by the waist before she could escape, locking her against me.
“Where do you think you’re going?” My voice was hoarse.
I didn’t give her time to answer-I crushed my lips against hers, claiming her the way I wanted.
I felt her hesitation, the slight tensing of her body as if she was already regretting making that move. She should regret. Because now, she had nowhere to run. Didn’t she know that there was no teasing me?
Fuck regret. This was going to be quick. No one would see us like she feared.
Her small hands pressed against my chest, trying to push me away, but her resolve was way too weak. I felt it in the way her fingers curled against my shirt instead of shoving me back.
Her lips softened beneath mine, surrendering to me despite herself.
I pulled away slowly, just enough to see her eyes. They were wide, flickering with something between frustration and longing as she licked her lower lip.
I still held her in my arms while gazing into her eyes, “I have a surprise for you at home. Would you rather we leave now or at the end of work?” I asked, hoping she’d choose the former. www
She paused briefly before replying with a hint of excitement, “We can leave now. It’s already 3 pm, after all.”
That’s what I wanted to hear.
She loved surprises a lot. At least, I learned that from a reliable source. And I had something planned. Something she wouldn’t forget.
The drive to the house was thirty minutes, but I made it twenty. I was in a hurry to show her what I had for her for us.
I dismissed the drivers and guards, telling them to take the afternoon off and return later tonight. I planned on doing the same for the guards at home. I wanted the whole house for my Kasmine and me.
In less than five minutes after we returned, the house was empty. No guards, no maids, no June… Just the two of
June had texted to remind me that she was returning today, texted back to tell her not to. Although I didn’t get al reply from her, I knew she got the memo.
I stepped inside first, my fingers wrapped around Kasmine’s wrist, keeping her close as I shut the door behind us.
I watched her eyes flutter around, scanning the whole place before turning to me, “So… Where is it?” She teased, and the way she was beginning to loosen up around me made my heart melt, even though she was still stubborn about how we ought to feel for each other..
I didn’t answer.
Instead, I took her hand and guided her up the stairs and toward the hallway.
“Open the door,” I murmured when we got to her door, standing close behind her.
She hesitated, and I swore I saw the slightest flush of color bloom on her cheeks before she reached for the handle and pushed it open.
The scent of roses filled the air instantly.
Soft petals, scattered from the doorway, trailed across the floor, leading a path straight to her bed-where more flowers lay, arranged in the shape of a heart.
She gasped, her hands flying to her lips as she took it all in… I leaned against the doorframe, watching her.
“Kester…” Her voice was breathless. “You did all this…. for me?”
I smirked, pushing off the frame and stepping toward her until I was right behind her again, my chin nearly brushing the top of her head.
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