Chapter 25
We were back at his estate
After a warm shower and slipping into a black nightie, I made my way to his office. The house was qu
of waves crashing against the cliffs the only noise in the massive estate
and
I found him where I expected–seated behind his desk, the auctioned bor in front of him. He had changed into black slacks but he was shirtless, his toned abs and broad chest on full display under the dim office lighting
I gulped as I looked at him
No, Aria, control yourself
I walked toward him, my bare feet silent against the hardwood floor. He was focused, his brows sligh
his fingers along the edges of the box, searching for whatever hidden compartment held the secrets he was
“Can I see what’s inside?” Tasked, stopping beside him “Maybe I can see what you can’t?”
He didn’t look up. “As per what?”
at
at
“Before dropping out, I did Criminology,” I said, crossing my arms. “I know a thing or two about looking at hidden places.”
He finally looked up, his cold, dark gaze locking onto mine. “It’s mine, gattina I look at it. Not you. You aren’t anything
His words stung, but I forced myself to remain unaffected. I was used to hurtful words
“Indeed,” I said, voice calm. “I am just a sex slave, right?”
A muscle in his jaw ticked, but he didn’t say anything.
Texhaled, shaking my head. “So why did you step in?”
He leaned back slightly, watching me with unreadable eyes. “What do you mean?”
“Mikael is going to know it was you in the end,” I said, narrowing my gaze. “You could have let n
box quietly. But stepping in the way you did? He knows now!
Dominic smirked, stretching his arms along the back of the chair like he had all the time in the world. “And?”
I clenched my fists. “And that means he’s going to come after you. Maybe not directly, but he’s not an idiot. If he thought that box was worthless before, now he knows it isn’t.”
He exhaled, like he was almost amused. “You’re not wrong, gattina. But that’s what makes it fun.”
I scowled. “This is fun for you? You just gave him a reason to come at you harder, and you think that’s a game?”
He stood suddenly, the movement slow, predatory, and I hated how my breath hitched when he came closer
He tilted his head slightly, his dark eyes flickering with something unreadable. “Everything is a game, Aria. The only difference is, I always win.”
I glared at him, refusing to be intimidated. “Mikael thinks he always wins too.”
Dominic chuckled, running a finger along the edge of the box. “That’s where he and I differ. He thinks he’s invincible because he’s careful. I know I’m untouchable because I don’t play by the same rules.”
I folded my arms. “And what happens when he decides to stop playing?”
Dominic smirked, stepping even closer, until I could feel the warmth of his bare skin. “Then I burn his entire empire to the ground”
I swallowed, my heartbeat unsteady.
He reached for my chin, tilting it up just enough to make me look at him. “Why do you care, gattina? His voice dropped lower. “Worried about me?”
I scoffed, slapping his hand away. “No, I am worried about me. You think Mikael won’t use me against you?”
Something flickered in his gaze, something dangerous, possessive. “He won’t get the chance.”
“You don’t know that.”
“I do.”
His certainty was infuriating.
I exhaled sharply, turning toward the desk, focusing on the damn box instead of his body heat or the way his scent was messing with my head.
But then, before I could move, his hands were on me
Firm, it was enough to make mg knees feel weak
One palm slid around my waist, pulling me back against his chest, while the other cupped my ass, squeezing just enough
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to make me gasp
Istiffened Dominic-
His lips brushed against the side of my neck, slow, teasing, before he kissed the spot just below my ear
“I know you want me now, he murmured against my skin.
I opened my mouth to argue, but then his fingers grazed over my hips, his grip tightening.
“Look at how hard your nipples nie,” he continued, his voice deep, sinful. “And that nightin
His smirk was evident in his tone
“That’s when I knew it was almost see through you are such a naughty gid.”
My breath caught, and I instinctively glanced down
Shit.
The din office lighting made the black silk cling to my body, making it very obvious that I was completely bare underneath
A slow chuckle rumbled in his chest. “See?”
I swallowed, my cheeks heating “It’s cold.”
He hummed, unconvinced. Is that what we’re calling
I refused to let him win. “Yes.”
His hand trailed lower, fingers grazing the edge of my thigh.
I sucked in a breath.
“Dominic-”
His grip tightened. “Say my name like that again, he murmured, lips dragging down my throat, “and I won’t stop”
I clenched my jaw, fighting the way my body reacted to him.
This was dangerous.
This was him playing his games again, using my own body against me.
I turned my head slightly. “You’re insufferable.”
His lips curled against my skin. “And yet, you’re melting in my hands. If that’s what insufferable means being then I want to do it all over and over again.
I wasn’t melting.
J wasn’t.
His fingers skimmed the hem of my nightie, lifting it just slightly.
Then-
Smack
I let out a soft gasp as his palm met my ass, the sharp sting sending a rush of heat through me.
Dominic groaned low in his throat, his hands lingering just a second too long before he pulled away.
“Not tonight,” he said smoothly, stepping back.
I blinked, my mind hazy, my body aching. “What?”
He smirked, adjusting his cuffs like nothing had happened. I have things to do. You, on the other hand, need to rest.”
Rest? After that?
I narrowed my eyes. “You’re an asshole leaving a woman like this.”
He chuckled, stepping past me, heading toward the door. “Oh your hate makes me hard my love. Keep on calling me those nasty names..”
I let out a frustrated sigh, crossing my arms.
“Sick bastard.”
He threw his head back and laughed.
“Come. Lets take you to your room.”
I rolled my eyes, his hands stayed in my waist as we walked down the hallway.
The maids nodded at us as they rushed past
The guards, I could see their eyes moving down my body.
One even had the audacity to lick his lips.
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I felt funny
Such predatory looks made one feel uncomfortable
But Dominic hands only tightened. We didn’t say anything until we reached my room and I went in
He paused at the doorway, looking at me, his expression unreadable.
Then, after a moment, he simply smiled. “Goodnight Sleep tight”
And left
I waited for it. But nothing followed.
No lock
No key turning in place.
I stared at the open door, the reality sinking in
I was free to leave my room now.
I swallowed, forcing my voice to stay neutral. “Thank you.”
He probably didn’t here but I could see his shadow from the bottom
He tapped his feet before disappearing down the hall.
And a little smile tugged at my lips
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