SARAH“Mommy, Mommy!” My son ran into Cameron's office, followed by a tall brunette in five-inch heels. I certainly admired Cameron's secretary for being able to walk in these shoes without breaking a leg, but they certainly limited her ability to chase after a bundle of energy like Liam. “I saw Alex and told him hi!” he announced, grinning.Shivers ran down my spine, and I looked at Melanie with question marks in my eyes. Her lips stretched wryly. “I'm sorry… He ran away, and Mr. Ravenford brought him back.”I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply, but it was too late. The annoyance, the frustration, and a little bit of panic were already bubbling inside me. When Cameron asked me and Liam to visit him in his office, the last thing I wanted was for Alex to find out. Of course, my son clearly had a different opinion on that matter. “Why did you run away? I thought I asked you to behave.” I gave Liam a strict look.He smiled sheepishly. “I wanted to see Alex. Melanie started talking with he
ALEXIt was hard for me to remain calm when Philip Corbin called me, suggesting hiring Sarah to design the interiors for our hotels. Why hadn't I thought about it sooner? Not only would she be perfect for this project, but it also gave me a chance to keep her by my side. I'd agreed before he finished the sentence. Some sort of wicked excitement grew within me. Knowing that she had already accepted Corbin's proposal to work on this project felt even better. With the first spot obtained, including Sarah in the project, and getting Liam's hair sample, I thought that this day couldn't get any better. Then she appeared in front of my office…Her glowing eyes, the gentle blush on her cheeks, and her parted lips easily betrayed her nervousness. Her chest rose and fell shakily, even though she did everything she could to keep her composure. My eyes roamed down, appreciating the way her lilac female suit wrapped around her delicious curves. It took less than three heartbeats for my dick to swe
SARAH The smell of freshly ground coffee curved my lips into a smile. I crawled out of bed and heard the sizzling and boiling sounds coming from the kitchen. I took a few steps and inhaled through my nose. “Pancakes,” I muttered, releasing a soft chuckle. I loved that morning already. My half-sleepy eyes were barely helping me find my way downstairs and through the corridor. I followed the smells and quickly stepped into the bright kitchen. As soon as I passed the threshold, Liam ran toward me. A wide smile on his face told me that he enjoyed that morning as much as I did. “Mommy, look what we have for breakfast!” he exclaimed, taking my hand and leading me to the big, round table in the dining room. I slowly took in the pile of pancakes, fresh little buns, an omelet, and a vegetable salad. My eyes widened. “Who's going to eat all that stuff?” I laughed, staring at the amount of food in disbelief. “Daddy said that he'll eat it if you don't want to,” Liam announced and ran back to
Jeanette's threat played in my mind on repeat until the blood in my veins turned into acid. Perhaps I should have been frightened that she would act even before I could get close to her fiancé again, but what I felt was a lot of anger, heavily coated with frustration. I knew that Alex was supposed to marry her. I was more than aware that he had already been taken, no matter how many times he proved to be unaffected by his relationship. But this wasn't about me; it was about my son. Liam was Alex's blood, and Jeanette had no right to forbid Alex from finding out about his son. Of course, what Alex would do with that knowledge was a completely different matter…My uneasiness lasted throughout the day, and even after I silenced it with a glass of wine in the evening, it resurfaced early in the morning. My imagination—additionally fed by Korean dramas and Lakorns—ran wild, sending me thousands of different scenarios of what turning my life into hell might look like. But then I asked mysel
I turned around and gasped. Alex stood less than two feet away from me. His dark hair was combed up, exposing every magnificent angle of his face. His full lips were curved into a sinful smirk. His black suit jacket was unbuttoned, as was the top of his charcoal shirt. I gaped at him with my mouth open as my brain struggled to collect all pieces of the information. “Why are you—” I cut myself off as the acknowledgment came. “You are Corbin's business partner,” I breathed and stumbled back.He nodded, and the smirk turned into a sultry smile. “I am, although I prefer to call him MY business partner because it was my project that I've been working on for seven years.”I nodded, and somehow my eyes drifted down to his crotch, instantly noticing the swell filling his black slacks. God! Why was I even looking there?! My gaze instantly snapped back to his face, only to watch his grin widen. Heat flooded my cheeks.“You look mesmerizing, Sarah,” he said, slowly walking toward the table and p
ALEXMy eyes studied Sarah, trying to grasp what was inside her mind. Her chest heaved and fell erratically. Her hands went up, landing just about her cleavage. Her fingers splayed wide as if she were protecting her heart. Suddenly, she rose to her feet. “I… I can't,” she murmured, her body twisting toward the door.I knew what she was trying to do, but I would not let her escape this time. As her eyes targeted the exit, I leaped in front of her, blocking her way. “Please, Sarah… I need to know, what are you afraid of?”A dry laugh escaped her. “I don't even know where to start. First of all, I don't trust you. I do believe that you want Liam in your life though. He is an amazing kid, and you would be a fool if you didn't want to be his father. But me? I fear that I'm just a convenient extra.”My hands fisted at my sides. “You're not an extra.”She shook her head, her eyes glittering with unshed tears. “I don't believe you,” she whispered, lowering her head.I gently grasped her chin
SARAHI thought that I was strong enough to resist my urges, but apparently, I wasn't. As I darted inside my part of the suite and closed the door behind me, I felt almost convinced that I had taken care of my problem. I couldn't be more wrong.I was supposed to be tired. I felt completely exhausted seconds before meeting with Alex. I had mustered my strength just to drag myself to that restaurant. I was more than positive that by the time I returned to my room, my desires would concern having a close encounter with the pillow, but then I looked at the door that led to Alex's bedroom…I entered the shower and washed myself under the stream of freezing cold water. Unfortunately, it didn't help me put down my inner flames. My skin was feverish, and my hormones were already celebrating upcoming joyous moments. Yes, they had already made that decision, making my resistance futile. That didn't mean I hadn't tried.I took a deep breath and looked at the time. Quickly counting the hours, I r
ALEX I lifted Sarah in my arms and carried her to the bathroom. She curled up in my embrace, slightly propping her forehead on my chest as if she were too worn out to keep it lifted. I gently put her into the bathtub filled with warm water and joined her, positioning her between my legs as I sat behind her. She leaned her back against me, and as I looked down at her, I saw her lips curving into a tired smile. Then I dipped my head lower, savoring the sight of the swells of her marvelous breasts caressed by water. Slowly, I closed my arms around her, and she let out a soft hum of appreciation. If this was a dream, I didn't want to wake up anytime soon. We let our intimate moment last until she relaxed, releasing some of the tension from her strained muscles. I didn't go easy on her. My want was too powerful to control. Now I had to take care of her, but I would gladly carry her in my arms for the rest of my days if she needed me to. I pulled her into my arms again, drying her with tow